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29 by 29 Update 4

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This month’s update. I can’t believe it is May already!

  1. Move into my own place - Complete!
  2. Adopt a cat – I’m definitely doing this in June or July after I’ve had laser eye surgery to avoid allergies
  3. Do a Super Sprint Triathlon - 400m swim, 20km bike, 2.5km run - Signed up for the short super sprint on the 12th May!
  4. Take part in running club events and volunteer to help when I can’t take part
    1. High Worth 5 = 54:50
    2. Broad Town 5
  5. Do the Parkrun once a month and volunteer as a marshall
    1. January = 38:19
    2. February = 34:40
    3. March = 34:42
    4. April = 33:51
  6. Bake more bread – put a bread baking book on my WW goal reward list
  7. Complete the CBT Journal for Dummies - Got delayed with the move and getting proper CBT therapist, but will pick up again
  8. Read more classic books as part of my 2013 reading challenge - I’m going to make sure I do this over the remainder of the year
  9. Stick to my budget and save for holidays and house things - this is more important than ever!
  10. Take a bike maintenance course – went to Origin Cycles to learn how to change a tyre and will keep trying to learn bits and pieces over time.
  11. Join a WW meeting and work towards goal - decided to do this in May
  12. Blog – maybe a redesign  - Complete!
  13. Plan budget friendly trips – Booked to go to Portugal this month, then it will be exploring locally :)
  14. Try acupuncture – this is going to depend on finances :(
  15. Keep working to create and maintain good mental health - Working on this and it has really become an important aspect of my life :)
  16. Join a coffee club
    1. Made this a reward for WW goals
    2. Also bought Kopi nas a present for my Dad, who has given it to me
  17. Take part in the Masters galas and club championships
    1. February Gala – 2 Golds and 2 Silvers!
    2. Next one in July :)
  18. Work out savings plan for trip to Japan - this is on hold :(
  19. Catch up on Greys Anatomy (been watching Castle non stop)
  20. Get regular haircuts - Going well :)
  21. Move forward with my life and make new friends – making work friends :)
  22. Do my best at my new job
    1. Making my password mantras as have to type them in multiple times day
  23. Keep my commute healthy - Felt better this last week as the evenings are now lighter (worried about next winter though)
  24. Listen to Harry Potter audiobooks - Books one, two and three, and four done :)
  25. Get rid of stuff I no longer need when I move - Complete!
  26. Use the mantra ‘F**k It’ – trying to remember this
  27. Take up pilates or yoga – might have to get a dvd to do this one
  28. Create photo albums for all my trips
  29. Try two new recipes a month from my cook books
    1. April – Chilli
    2. May – Braised Leeks and Rainbow Kale

I am enjoying working through my list. It reminds me each month what I set out for the year ahead.

29 by 29 Update 3

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I wanted to do another update on how I’m getting on with my 29 by 29 list this last month:

  1. Move into my own place - Complete!
  2. Adopt a cat – I’m thinking June/July after I’ve had laser eye surgery to avoid allergies
  3. Do a Super Sprint Triathlon - 400m swim, 20km bike, 2.5km run - Signed up for the short super sprint on the 12th May!
  4. Take part in running club events and volunteer to help when I can’t take part – I’ve signed up for two 5 miles events in April and June and thinking a 10km for July :)
  5. Do the Parkrun once a month and volunteer as a marshall
    1. January = 38:19
    2. February = 34:40
    3. March = 34:42
  6. Bake more bread – yet to start this :(
  7. Complete the CBT Journal for Dummies - Got delayed with the move and getting proper CBT therapist, but will pick up again
  8. Read more classic books as part of my 2013 reading challenge - i’m going to make sure I do this over the remainder of the year
  9. Stick to my budget and save for holidays and house things - this is more important than ever!
  10. Take a bike maintenance course – been looking for one, but no joy yet
  11. Join a WW meeting and work towards goal - I created my 3 month and 6 month plan so this has changed a bit :)
  12. Blog – maybe a redesign  - Complete!
  13. Plan budget friendly trips – Booked to go to Portugal this month, then it will be exploring locally :)
  14. Try acupuncture – this is going to depend on finances :(
  15. Keep working to create and maintain good mental health - Working on this and it has really become an important aspect of my life :)
  16. Join a coffee club - it’s one of my big weight loss rewards for the next few months :)
  17. Take part in the Masters galas and club championships
    1. February Gala – 2 Golds and 2 Silvers!
    2. Next one in June :)
  18. Work out savings plan for trip to Japan - this is on hold :(
  19. Catch up on Greys Anatomy (been watching Castle non stop)
  20. Get regular haircuts - Going well :)
  21. Move forward with my life and make new friends – making work friends :)
  22. Do my best at my new job - I am enough - Still think this is going well.
  23. Keep my commute healthy - Felt better this last week as the evenings are now lighter (worried about next winter though)
  24. Listen to Harry Potter audiobooks - Books one, two and three done :)
  25. Get rid of stuff I no longer need when I move – Complete!
  26. Use the mantra ‘F**k It’ – trying to remember this
  27. Take up pilates or yoga – might have to get a dvd to do this one
  28. Create photo albums for all my trips
  29. Try two new recipes a month from my cook books - Now I’ve got my veg box coming each week I am making more of an effort to try new combinations, but would like to sit down and take the time to decide on some recipes.

Overall good progress this month. A few things are on hold due to finances, but not ruled out forever – who knew buying a house was so costly! Then other things have come a long like being told I have to wear glasses all the time – hence the laser eye surgery booking. This is not a bad thing though, I just need to prioritise and explore locally more. I’m happy, nervous and excited that I’ve signed up for a few events over the next couple of months. It gives me something to work towards and keep me focused. I’m really looking forward to heading over to Portugal to see Ingrid. I think the coming month is going to be a good one too!

I Have a Plan!

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A 3 and 6 month plan to be exact!

I’ve been feeling rubbish about myself these last few weeks. I’ve let everything go and am now feeling the consequences. I feel heavy, tired, I don’t fit into my clothes, I have no direction and I want to get off medication. Now I am in my house it is time to get into gear and become the person I’ve been waiting to become. I thought moving out I would magically become that person, but deep down I knew it would take work and now it’s time to focus myself.

So I’ve spent the last week reviewing my goals, motivations and options to reach where I want to be.

My 2013 Health Goals

  • Lose 50lbs
  • Fit in a size 14 Gap Jeans (UK size)
  • Run 10km
  • Swim 5km
  • Do a Triathlon
  • Get Off Medication for Depression

To do these I have to break them down in more manageable chunks. Hence my 3 and 6 month plans :)

3 Month Plan

  • Goals
    • Lose 16lbs to reach 200lbs
  • How:
    • Sign up for 6 Month Ki Fit Membership
    • Use Fitbook to break it down into weekly goals and progress
    • Use MFP to track my food and link it to Ki Fit
  • Motivations:
    • Girls Meal in April
    • Local 5km Race for Life in June
    • Second Swimming Club Gala in July
    • Running Club 10km Event
  • Rewards:
    • Book a holiday for September
    • Coffee or Tea Subscription
    • Purchase Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Programme for 6 Month Plan

6 Month Plan

  • Review 3 Month Plan and decide specific goals
  • How:
    • Ki Fit, Fitbook, MFP and Body Revolution
  • Motivations:
    • Triathlon
    • Holiday
  • Rewards:
    • Book Mont Blanc walking holiday for Spring 2014
    • Clothes

I feel good about this. I know I’ve had plans before and not fulfilled them, but this has got to change. I need to do some digging into myself as to why I have put weight back on and what is stopping me from losing weight. I need to ask myself some tough questions and stop denying what is really wrong. I am going to use my CBT sessions to dig into this with help. I know my behaviours are causing the issues, so I need to work out why I am behaving the way I am and then work to change the triggers. It’s going to hard work, but I need to do this to live the life I want to live.

I am waiting for my Fitbook to arrive, so am holding off on ordering my new Ki Fit subscription until it arrives then will start the 3 month plan properly. But until then I am going to work like it’s here and focus on getting back into exercising regularly and tracking all my food. These are areas I’ve neglected so it will good to focus just on those for a week, then bring in the other aspects when the Fitbook arrives.

My plan is to review each week on here and more if necessary. I need to be accountable to myself and for it to be visible to more than just me. So join me on the next adventure :)

Things I’m Loving… 29 by 29 Update 2

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I wanted to do an update on how I’m getting on with my 29 by 29 list this month:

  1. Move into my own place - Complete :)
  2. Adopt a cat
  3. Do a Super Sprint Triathlon - 400m swim, 20km bike, 2.5km run - Still thinking about this.
  4. Take part in running club events and volunteer to help when I can’t take part – decided to work towards the 10km event in the summer :)
  5. Do the Parkrun once a month and volunteer as a marshall
    1. January = 38:19
    2. February = 34:40
  6. Bake more bread
  7. Complete the CBT Journal for Dummies - Working my way through this!
  8. Read more classic books as part of my 2013 reading challenge - This might change to audio books, as I haven’t ‘read’ a single book since starting my new job.
  9. Stick to my budget and save for holidays and house things - this needs an overhaul after buying lots when moving.
  10. Take a bike maintenance course
  11. Join a WW meeting and work towards goal - a post coming up on how this is changing.
  12. Blog – maybe a redesign ;)  - This was forced when Wordpress was updated!
  13. Plan budget friendly trips – been thinking about this week and am going to see my friend Ingrid in Portugal next month and then planning a walking holiday for later in the year.
  14. Try acupuncture – this is going to depend on finances :(
  15. Keep working to create and maintain good mental health - Doing well with this and feeling positive :)
  16. Join a coffee club - it’s one of my fitness/weight rewards for the next few months :)
  17. Take part in the Masters galas and club championships
    1. February Gala – 2 Golds and 2 Silvers!
  18. Work out savings plan for trip to Japan - this is on hold :(
  19. Catch up on Greys Anatomy
  20. Get regular haircuts - Had one last weekend and booked the next for three months time :)
  21. Move forward with my life and make new friends – making work friends :)
  22. Do my best at my new job - I am enough - Still think this is going well.
  23. Keep my commute healthy - Needs some work so I’m not starving in the evening.
  24. Listen to Harry Potter audiobooks - Books one and two done :)
  25. Get rid of stuff I no longer need when I move – this is what is remaining in my unpacked room.
  26. Use the mantra ‘F**k It’ – doing good with this :)
  27. Take up pilates or yoga
  28. Create photo albums for all my trips
  29. Try two new recipes a month from my cook books - Going to do this from now :)

I’m feeling good at the moment, but know there are areas of my life that need a bit more attention. I am shifting my focus a little to reflect my current place and am looking forward to things again. It might have something to do with the sun shining as I write this and spring just around the corner, but overall things feel more positive. I’m okay with where I am and not worrying about where I am going, just keeping a few ambitions in mind to make sure I see opportunities when they arise. I’ve spent a bit of time this last week breaking down some goals into smaller chunks and feel better about working towards them. I know I need to challenge myself and that’s why I’ve added a walking holiday to my plans this year – a challenge and a break :)

Hope everyone is feeling good and working towards their goals or just enjoying life as it is  - I am :)

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