Week 2

...and I'm still going.

Since last week I've added 2 new resolutions;

1/This will be the year I finally get a tattoo

2/See more of my friends


That brings the total to 9...


1/Eat Healthily - no more binging on chocolate and cake - from now on I need to set a good example for my little one.


2/Lose 20lbs - although I've lost 22lbs since having Evan, I still can't fit into the majority of my clothes!

3/Exercise regularly - again this is about setting a good example and also ensuring I look after my body.

4/bake once a week - I love baking and it's something I never find time to do.

5/Make and enjoy a Sunday family dinner on Sundays spent at home - making sure we have family time

6/Have a bath and pamper myself on Sunday evenings - I spend most of my time running about so it's important I find time to loo after myself mentally and physically

7/Give myself a break - Give myself a pat on the back once in a while.

8/Get a tattoo - I've always wanted a tattoo, this year I'm going to be brave.

9/See more of my friends - I've seen very little of my friends in recent years and I want that to change.


This week I've done well.. I've eaten healthily, gone to Zumba and Yoga and braved the abs workout tonight - that'll hurt tomorrow! I'm not weighing myself till the end of the month, but I should still be slowly losing weight.


I made an awesome 'Tunnel of Fudge' cake yesterday. It's an American recipe from my new book. My husband thinks the name's hilarious - he's so rude. Anyway, here's how it turned out...

YUMMY!!! It's all gooey in the centre and it tastes amazing! Not bad eh?! I'm really enjoying this cake baking malarkey. Next week it's a rich fruit cake which I'll put away and feed till Easter. I might also make cupcakes if hubbie is lucky - I could do with practicing my piping.

I also tackled a roast chicken today with roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips, stuffing and gravy. The meat was the bit I was really worried about but it was really tender - winner! The parsnips and carrots were a little burnt but other than that not bad!!! Not sure what to make next week - I'll have to scour through the recipe books!

I also had a pie fest this week;

Mince pies and steak pies - yummy!!


Made time to pamper myself again this evening - even braved the epilator again. Also, I have new hair!! Went to the hairdressers and got my hair cut and coloured. Look;

It's not really clear on here but the underneath is bright red, and there's bright red through the fringe. I'm really pleased!!

I think I've decided on a tattoo design, but I'm waiting till I've finished breastfeeding before taking the plunge - I'm excited but nervous.

Finally, I've texted some of my oldest friends this week with a view to arrange to meet up with them.

So I'm doing well so far!! Next week I'm back at work so things will be a little tough, but I'll do my best to keep these resolutions up because, above all else, I'm really enjoying them!!