Goals, goals and more goals!!

Ok rather than set new year resolutions this year I set myself a number of personal goals! I've put on a few pounds over the past months and I need to lose them! Now I know its not the same as someone who has a lot of weight to lose... its only a measley 10 pounds but boy those extra pounds aren't half uncomfortable! My clothes don't fit... and I have the very unflattering muffin top thing going on... sooo not a good look! Being a classic apple shape the extra pounds have stuck themselves to my middle which is pretty uncomfortable when sitting!!! Oh and top of all that I just don't feel good! Soooo...... cue the healthy eating programme!

I'm not a fan of faddy diets cos as soon as someone tells me I can't eat something I develop a very unnatural craving for that thing! So I am doing the Paul McKenna thing.... eat what I like and just stop when I feel full! So far its helped me to lose 3lbs!!!

Along with the weight loss I am determined to get fit and tone up! I have been following an exercise plan for over a week now and can already feel the benefits! Today saw me signing up to do the race for life in July! I think we all know someone who has battled or are battling cancer so its a fab cause! There are a few members of the DT joining me to do the race and we are planning some fund raising projects for the shop.... so watch this space!

This is a layout that I made for last weeks shop blog challenge! It was set by Samm and we had to use brads. I used French Twist which just happens to be the next card kit ;-)... should be ready next week!

Its been a funny couple of weeks on the scrapping front! Totally lost my mojo last week so took some time out to chill and enjoy catching up with friends... was lovely! Oh and I managed to fit in a bit of shopping too! I love a bargain so was delighted to pick up some gorgeous new togs when in Newcastle. Hopefully it will put an end to the "what am I going to wear?" dilemma that I usually have on a saturday night!!!! Well for a bit anyway!

This weeks challenge on the blog has been set by Angie. Use at least 3 pieces of chipboard on your project! Easy peasy.... i just love chipboard! I made this layout using our Out & About kit. It's of Kim's dog Bobby! He is such a cutie!!!

I have 3 layouts on the go at the mo! So will post pics as soon as they're done. Right best go and clean the bathroom....another goal! Keep on top of housework.... although not doing very well with this one!!!!!

Maria x