The Journey Begins

Hi everyone!  I am writing this blog as an outlet for many of my thoughts and feelings during my journey to a healthier lifestyle. I know that I will face ups and downs throughout this journey. I will share a picture of myself when I was smaller and now, so that you can see the difference and my ultimate goal.

I have been home for about a month from my year abroad in Alicante, Spain. It was an amazing experience but I did not have a healthy lifestyle out there. I ate takeaways a lot and did not excercise much, even though I had a gym membership paid for by my mother (that’s a different story altogether).  I also struggled with the university as the days were longer and there were many more contact hours (I am only used to 10 hours a week in the UK). Also as much as my flat mates were lovely people, I felt alone. I was away from my family and my friends and all of my home comforts. All of these aspects contributed to my weight gain and mental health struggle.

Anyway, since I have been home I have been trying new foods in an attempt to eat healthier and excercising more, with varied workouts. I really enjoy Zumba and going for walks with my parents. Since I have been home I have lost 4Kg, which I am quite proud of but I have a long way to go. I have noticed a change in my mental health as well, my family and friends are supportive and are helping me through my journey. Unfortunately my Dad wants me to go on a bike ride all the time, I’m not ready to have a bruised bottom for days afterwards!! Anyway, other than that I am really enjoying being home.

Throughout the next few weeks, I am travelling, Poland, Ukraine and Croatia. I will be attempting to navigate my journey through new foods which I may not like!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton