I literally haven't posted on here in coming up to four year! Four years! A lot can happen in that time.
Below is a recap of my life since then - including reviewing the resolutions that I made that many years ago!
New year resolutions 2010
1. To become vegetarian
I did achieve this goal. I originally wanted to become a vegan, which lasted about five weeks. I struggled because of the social aspect of it more than anything because eating out as a vegan is really hard, especially when you are new to it! I did however manage as a vegetarian for nearly a year at which point I started eating fish again. Since then I have stayed at this level and haven't eaten meat for nearly 4 years now. So I'd count this resolution as a success!
2. To be able to run a 5k race
I succeeded in this in June 2010 - I booked myself onto my local race for life and ran the entire thing! I did it in about 35 mins and was incredibly proud of myself. My heart felt like it was going to burst through my chest I was so proud; I can't imagine how it must feel to complete a marathon!
3. To get a 1st at uni and get an amazing work placement
I think my definition of an amazing work placement was a little different back then, but I did have an amazing placement! I went to New Zealand (living there for a year from summer 2010 to summer 2011) and worked in a 5* hotel over there. I was lucky in the job that I ended up doing and loved it. My boyfriend came with me and it really solidified our relationship and took it to a new level.
I graduated in the summer of 2012 and got a 1st! So yes I would again consider that resolution a definite success!
4. To become a top shop size 8
And this is where I didn't achieve the goal (although I am about 6lb. lighter than I was then!). However I don't mind, because since then I have become far more clued up about what a healthy diet really is and how to look after my body. Which is where this blog now comes in.
For me now, eating clean is really important. I was to do what's best for my body. I do want to loose weight in the mean time, but my main problem is maintaining interest in a clean diet. There is only so long that you can eat a slightly different version of the same meal for!
So I am going to use this as a platform to stay inspired, and also practise my photography!
I will work out the calorie content of all of the food that I cook for reference - eventually I will up the calories of the recipes but for the time being I want to keep them at the lower end of the range.
Lots of love,
Rosie xx
