What's changed in a year?


Thought I would write about something a bit different today, last night as I was getting ready for sleep I was flicking through old photos and realising how much has changed, not just long-term, but also in the space of a year.

2015 in general was a rubbish year for me, I just wasn't happy, around this time this year I was diagnosed with depression, social anxiety and every so often I had panic attacks.

It was a pretty low point for me and generally, I felt awful, which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.

Of course there was some positives, I had finally realised I needed to do something about my weight, as it was one of the heavier problems that was holding me down, I vowed to make myself happier and you know what? I have.

So it's July 2016 and what's changed? What's still the same?

For one, I'm 2 stone and 6 pounds lighter and damn! don't I feel better for it! I'm still not 100% happy with my appearance, but I know I'm constantly improving and I will get where I want to be.

I've removed toxic people from my life, people who were bringing me down, making little or no effort with me, what's the point of putting effort into those who just constantly set you up for disappointment? I've met some great people since and some I hope to be friends for life, surround yourself in people who bring out the best in you!

Source: GIPHY

I think I've toughened up a bit, I still have my moments and my down times, but I'm only human, who doesn't? I was a massive pushover (I still am to a certain extent!) but I've got a lot better at recognising when to know when things aren't working for me and when I need to take a step back, I'm incredibly loyal to those I care about and I can't stand letting people down, However, I'm not as willing to put my feelings and principles on the line for the wrong people anymore, sometimes you have to be selfish and think of yourself first.


So to summarise, what's been my highlights?

In January, I landed myself a wednesday night slot at a radio station, it's such a great station with a variety of shows and music and a fab team behind it, catch me live on air on Wednesday nights between 9pm-11pm! click on the logo below to listen live!

www.redroadfm.com/listen
Source: Redroad FM
 In April, I took the plunge after my weightloss had just come to a bit of halt and joined Slimming World, lost a total of 1st 11.5 pounds with Slimming world in just over a couple of months, which as I mentioned earlier has racked up my total weightloss to 2 stone 6 pounds, easily one of the best things I've ever done.

In May, I joined Tri4Girlz - a group focused on triathlon and fitness training for ladies of all shapes, sizes and abilities, ran by my fab friend Beth, met some fantastic people through this and it's definitely helped to boosted my confidence and I'm even going to Lanzarote with them all next year! Click the logo below to visit their website!
www.tri4girlz.co.uk
Source: Tri4Girlz

 In June, I went to Amsterdam! Finally took the plunge to go on my first holiday without family and went away for a few days with Lucy, beautiful city, definitely an eye opening experience in parts but I had such a great time and I would love to visit again someday!

Boat trip through Amsterdam!

Now it's July, We've just past half way through the year and I'm determined to make this last half of the year as good as the first half, I have a lot to look forward to, including my birthday, so lets make the most of it!

I've managed to somewhat make peace with my past, my lows times were still important, they shaped me to be the person I am today and I am a completely different person to what I was then, I'm healthier, more determined and a hell of a lot happier, which is all I want from my life.

So here's to the rest of 2016, hope you have a fab rest of the year too,
cheers, hope to post again soon!