FESTIVAL SEASON!!
Friday, 25 March 2016
Saturday, 19 March 2016
Little (mostly Primark) Haul
This morning I bring to you, the first of it's kind, my very own haul video on Youtube. Ta daaaaaaaa!!
I ummed and ahhed about posting this and in the end I was like, Maria just go for it. I really enjoyed filming this and hope that it's the first of many more to come. Maybe in a year I can look back on this video, cringe a little, and realise how much I have improved. Because let's be honest, there's room for improvements. Including the quality - it was great before I uploaded it to Youtube. What happened? If anyone has any tips on this please do let me know!
I would actually like to improve upon my public speaking (you know, for interviews and making presentations at work and stuff). I can be quite mumbly and softly spoken at times and I feel like that this will improve with practice.
Do you have a Primark haul video or blog post you would like me to check out?
I ummed and ahhed about posting this and in the end I was like, Maria just go for it. I really enjoyed filming this and hope that it's the first of many more to come. Maybe in a year I can look back on this video, cringe a little, and realise how much I have improved. Because let's be honest, there's room for improvements. Including the quality - it was great before I uploaded it to Youtube. What happened? If anyone has any tips on this please do let me know!
I would actually like to improve upon my public speaking (you know, for interviews and making presentations at work and stuff). I can be quite mumbly and softly spoken at times and I feel like that this will improve with practice.
Do you have a Primark haul video or blog post you would like me to check out?
Friday, 18 March 2016
Thursday Shopping Spree
Thursday was such a sunny day! I woke up early, went to a spin class, and by the time I was showered and ready for the day it was looking gorgeous outside. Of course it is still only March so I had to wear a coat but I wore sunglasses for the first time this year!
I headed into town in search of a maxi dress for my upcoming trip to Spain. I had a spending limit and said that I could buy 1 maxi dress, 1 strapless bra and one moisturiser from Lush that I had my eye on. All things I needed, nothing that I didn't need. Well, I didn't get a maxi dress and I didn't even go into Lush but I did buy a strapless bra... as well as the whole of Primark.
I headed into town in search of a maxi dress for my upcoming trip to Spain. I had a spending limit and said that I could buy 1 maxi dress, 1 strapless bra and one moisturiser from Lush that I had my eye on. All things I needed, nothing that I didn't need. Well, I didn't get a maxi dress and I didn't even go into Lush but I did buy a strapless bra... as well as the whole of Primark.
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato is one of my favourite and most eaten foods. One of my favourite foods ever is sweet potato fries but I have never attempted to make my own. The word fries alone makes it sound unhealthy. The other day I was really craving some sweet potato fries so I decided to make my own.
Monday, 14 March 2016
Sometimes I like to dress up and go out
All I seem to have done in February is work so when my friends decided to go out for a meal last week I was totally up for it. I had just been on a shopping trip and was excited to wear my new purchases! I believe this is my first outfit post! So please be nice :)
Sunday, 13 March 2016
February Favourites
Is it too late to do a February favourites blog post? I have been meaning to do this for the last two weeks but have just been so busy lately!! At the moment I am working 6 days a week whilst trying to squeeze in marathon training, pole practice and gym sessions, then using that extra day to fit in my long run (you can see my marathon posts here). This has left me feeling exhausted and no time for anything else! I keep thinking of blog ideas then writing them down and not being able to act upon them yet because I have no time right now! So frustrating. Anyway, that is just a little catch up on what I have been up to. Enough moaning and onto my favourite things in February.
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
7 reasons why I am glad I applied for a marathon
Almost a year ago when I applied for the London Marathon, I didn't actually think I would have any chance of even getting in. Then there's the first run I did back in October. I only just completed 2 miles, my lungs hurt, my legs didn't know what was happening and I thought there was no chance of me being able to run a marathon. Then there was my knee trouble. Iliotibial band syndrome is a bitch.
But nonetheless I am still glad that I applied for the London Marathon and this is why:
1. Motivation
Before training for the marathon I did exercise. I have a gym membership and I attended classes and sometimes went into the gym. There were weeks when I went three times a week, which I thoought was a lot, there were weeks when I didn't go. Now, I exercise almost everyday. Because I have to, but because I also want to. I feel motivated. I don't just feel motivated to exercise, I feel motivated to do other stuff too now. If I wake up early to go for a morning run or gym session, I then feel motivated to achieve loads in my day.
2. Fitness
Like I have said, it's not like I was a lazy slob before but my fitness levels have increased SO MUCH!! I can really tell the difference and I am loving it. I am able to go faster and for longer on my runs and I am able to work at a much harder level in the gym. I think I might be the fittest I have ever been in my whole 25 years of existence. I am super proud of this.
3. Looking good
I can officially say, this is the first time in my life I have been able to see my abs. I knew they were in there somewhere!! My stomach is far flatter than it's ever been and my legs feel far more defined. Even if no one else could tell the difference, and just I could notice it, I would be happy, but other people have commented on it as well. I feel great!! Which brings me nicely onto the next section.
4. Diet
My diet has always been good (for the last 2 years) but it has increased dramatically and is so much better. I'm not on a diet, I just have a good diet, and I enjoy my food. This includes alcohol. A year ago I used to drink every weekend, now I drink about once a month and my body loves me for it!!
5. Confidence
This ties in with looking good and fitness. I was never terribly un confident about my body, but since I have seen improvements I feel so much more confident about my body. Before, I would be self conscious about wearing a bikini, now I cannot wait to go on holiday and strut about in a bikini with my new found confidence.
6. Achievement
I love a challenge and I love feeling success. Every time I run a longer distance, or beat my previous fastest time I feel success. When I did the half marathon, crossing that finish line was such a great feeling. I had done it!! I love each step of achieving and it leaves me wanting to achieve more.
7. Challenging yourself
As I have said, I like being challenged. I like setting targets and getting to those goals step by step. It not only gives me a sense of achievement but motivates me and keeps me going. These days I never think, oh I can't do it. I think I will do it and will work out a way to get there.
Are there any goals you have set out to achieve this year?
But nonetheless I am still glad that I applied for the London Marathon and this is why:
1. Motivation
Before training for the marathon I did exercise. I have a gym membership and I attended classes and sometimes went into the gym. There were weeks when I went three times a week, which I thoought was a lot, there were weeks when I didn't go. Now, I exercise almost everyday. Because I have to, but because I also want to. I feel motivated. I don't just feel motivated to exercise, I feel motivated to do other stuff too now. If I wake up early to go for a morning run or gym session, I then feel motivated to achieve loads in my day.
2. Fitness
Like I have said, it's not like I was a lazy slob before but my fitness levels have increased SO MUCH!! I can really tell the difference and I am loving it. I am able to go faster and for longer on my runs and I am able to work at a much harder level in the gym. I think I might be the fittest I have ever been in my whole 25 years of existence. I am super proud of this.
3. Looking good
I can officially say, this is the first time in my life I have been able to see my abs. I knew they were in there somewhere!! My stomach is far flatter than it's ever been and my legs feel far more defined. Even if no one else could tell the difference, and just I could notice it, I would be happy, but other people have commented on it as well. I feel great!! Which brings me nicely onto the next section.
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4. Diet
My diet has always been good (for the last 2 years) but it has increased dramatically and is so much better. I'm not on a diet, I just have a good diet, and I enjoy my food. This includes alcohol. A year ago I used to drink every weekend, now I drink about once a month and my body loves me for it!!
5. Confidence
This ties in with looking good and fitness. I was never terribly un confident about my body, but since I have seen improvements I feel so much more confident about my body. Before, I would be self conscious about wearing a bikini, now I cannot wait to go on holiday and strut about in a bikini with my new found confidence.
6. Achievement
I love a challenge and I love feeling success. Every time I run a longer distance, or beat my previous fastest time I feel success. When I did the half marathon, crossing that finish line was such a great feeling. I had done it!! I love each step of achieving and it leaves me wanting to achieve more.
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7. Challenging yourself
As I have said, I like being challenged. I like setting targets and getting to those goals step by step. It not only gives me a sense of achievement but motivates me and keeps me going. These days I never think, oh I can't do it. I think I will do it and will work out a way to get there.
Are there any goals you have set out to achieve this year?
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