Last time I posted, I was focussed on weight issues. I did lose a further 6lbs after that post but the weight loss plan was largely neglected when Ramadan came. I completely under-ate during that month - I mean where was the time??! I didn't do any excercise. I did, in fact, lose weight for the first time ever during fasting but because it was due to starvation, all that happened was that I CRAVED chocolate for the following month and regained it. So I'm about the same now as I was at the end of July. Whilst maintaining my current state isn't be entirely tragic, I could definitely do with a bit more work.
I'm tired of being weak physically - mentally too! I want to be stronger. That means I have to get some of those muscle thingies and preferably lose a bit more squidge on the way. In terms of weight loss, my new target for this year is to lose another 10lbs at least. I hope to do this by my birthday in May. Its certainly an acheivable target, but needless to say its difficult when I'm at home constantly surrounded by tasty food. Not to mention the fact that I don't have a fixed schedule... it makes it quite hard to fit in excercise because it never seems like the right time. But the right time is always NOW :)
I also want to improve my health in terms of my diet. The above goal of being stronger is near impossible without the right diet. Its time I reversed some on the damage I've caused to myself over the last few years. My skin is still breaking out making my face marked with a multitude of blemishes. It did improve for a while but its suffered again hugely through the last month. My hair... sigh... another source dismay for both myself and my mother. No longer thick, healthy and laying it neat waves; it is now a monstrosity of flyaway frizz. Albeit rather long flyaway frizz. Utterly delightful!
My other goals for this year include brushing up on my languages. I really need to find something tangible to work towards though. Perhaps I could look at sitting an examination for a qualification. Some colleges will allow you to enter for an exam and just pay the examination + invigilation fee.
I WILL get my damn portfolio together this year. I've been saying this for ages. This year I will put something together. It need not be wonderful, but if I reach the end of this year without one, I will find a suitable form of penance!
Since I'm making this year all about, sort of, neatening out my life and repairing damage, this will also be a year for some serious spring cleaning, getting rid of any unwanted baggage (literally!) and setting real goals for my life. Its about time I started taking my life seriously. Its not that I've previously thought life was a joke, but I got very used to not being in control of my life, of thinking that something unforseeable would spring up and render any plans useless. Its time I started dreaming big dreams, setting great goals, planning for the future and most importantly, working damn hard to see it through!!
My most important resolution of this year is to bring some of plans to fruition (God-willing, of course). May this year be the one where my plans are more than JUST a plan!
