The Resolution Post

Happy New Year, Peeps!

Once again its that time of year when resolutions are being made. I for one always make resolutions even though year in, year out they're the same. I thought now that I have a blog, I will make note of them on here and then at least this way I can see in 6 months how they're all going. Right then, so here we go..

I will lose weight
I have no doubt about this one. I've lost weight gradually in 2012 but now I am doing Slimming World, it has picked up pace. Motivation is still very high, as is the embarrassment of getting on the scales and being told I've gained. Being weighed every week does seem to work very well for me. I will carry on reading the Slimming World mags, following SW followers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, and keep this blog up!

I will worry less
I stress about everything. Things I can control, things I cant. I did my group leader a favour by taking a huge stack of leaflets and went door to door with them, to help her get started. I got so worried someone would open their door and "tell me off" that I almost had a script ready to defend myself. I stress about what people think about me. I stress I'm not good enough as a woman as well as a Mum. I really should chill out and and not worry so much, but it'll take a while to stop doing this. How? To be honest, I'm not sure..

I will spend less money
I'm still not used to budgeting now I'm no longer working and am now a stay at home mum. I still buy items of clothing for myself or CD's without much thought. We've never been in debt and if we are in our overdraft, its only by one hundred pounds at the most but all the while, our savings isn't growing. I would feel alot better if I knew I was holding back to help put money back into saving or putting to things that are more worth while, like visiting family or going to classes. I shall wait until all bills have gone out, take into account food and diesel and just simply STOP looking retail websites.

I will "get out there" 
When I think of how different life will be when I am at target weight, I think of getting a better social life. Going to classes, learning new skills. I'd love to be a regular at a Zumba class the way I am at Slimming World now so that I know everyone and can have a good old natter, rather than being a newbie and never at staying at a class for very long. Ive already found a couple of classes I would like to try. One is Zumba this Thursday (I have done it before but never keep going) and the other is street dance next week. I shall let you know how I get on.

I will cook more
I've discovered I love baking. I often think when I fancy cooking that I will bake, as I always think its easier to do than to cook an actual meal. Hubby has bought me some cookery book for Christmas. Two are for baking, and the other two for cooking dinners. I always make the same things for dinner and would love to make things with more flavour. I love Indian food and would love to try more recipes. I will take a half hour each weekend to find a recipe I would like to try (that is obviously SW friendly) and make sure I have the ingredients for it.

Until next time

The Synful Baker x