Normally as easter approaches I am desperate to buy a Cadbury cream egg one and I would sit there a eat the whole lot!
This year my lifestyle has been different I changed my eating habits to lose weight. So I'm going to try and stay on plan that doesn't mean can't have a little bit of chocolate but I intend of sticking to my diet.
I've come up with alternatives to still enjoy easter.
These beautiful lush bath bombs are a great way to relax and to still have some bunny love without indulging in a chocolate covered one.
Photos Credit To Lush.Com
Golden Egg £3.75, Hoppity Poppity £2.50, Egg Hunt £4.50, Harvey £3.75, Bunch of carrots £5.95, Immaculate Eggception Yellow £6.95
Photo Credit Yankeecandle.co.uk
There are also these Yankee Candle goodies which will probably last you longer than some chocolate, Bunny Cake £19.99, Jelly Beans £19.99, Easter Bunny Tea Light Holder £6.99
Photo credit modelsownit.com
Or fancy a treat for your nails? Models Own have an amazing speckled egg nail varnish collection in five different colours priced at £4.99 each.
Is anyone else having an alternative to chocolate for easter this year?
Amy
There is so much to look forward to this month:
April is my favourite month, I love it!
April Fools Day - Just a little bit of fun, it's always interesting to see what madness they have included in the paper to get people thinking real or not real?
A four day weekend as it's Easter, what better way to start this beautiful month. I'm watching my food intake to keep my body in shape to purchase a new dress for my birthday and for once not feel conscious about something more figure hugging. I'm hoping to visit Birmingham Sea Life Centre friday as well, I am like a big kid I love looking at all the fishes and the penguins are just too cute!
I also love how the weather starts to pick up and the lighter nights are coming, it's so nice being able to come home from work in daylight again and making plans for after work.
Also it's my Birthday on the 24th and me and my boyfriend are having a few days away to Colchester we are going to be visiting Colchester Zoo I'll be sure to share all the photos with you I really enjoy visiting different Zoo's. I can't believe how quickly the year has gone and I will be turning 22, I feel like I haven't been 21 for long enough!
Have you got anything exciting lined up for April?
Amy
Photo taken on last years Holiday - Beach In Lanzarote
I think as bloggers it's lovely to see everyone supporting each other which really restore faith in humanity. Blogging can have it's ups and downs but a lot of time a compliment helps with that inspiration and push you need to carry on.
Olivia from
dungarees-and-donuts.co.uk has inspired me to reach out to more bloggers, it's so nice getting to know many of you. Mainly because we all have a blog in common for starters. Olivia has been tweeting many beautiful, inspiring bloggers and sharing the love with the hashtag #ShareLove
sending tweets with compliments which is so nice to see.
I have starting to form friendships with other bloggers and I love being able to chat about anything with them and not be judged. Twitter chats are always a good way to meet and find other bloggers with the same interests.
It's hard to only pick 3 bloggers that I love the moments, there are so many that are unique and that's what I love about them. So go on and share some blog love!
Here are three blogs that I love at the moment!
http://www.cakeydreamer.co.uk/
http://thecreativegeek.co.uk/
http://emmahopenewitt.blogspot.co.uk/
Take a walk in my shoes, it may still be muddy and wet but I have a pair of boots that are my get what you want on them shoes. Any other pair of shoes I would be mortified at the thought of getting them dirty.
I went for a walk with my other half to get some fresh air and walking costs you nothing, which is a big help as we are saving every penny we can. Plus taking a camera along gives you something to focus on also, I am still not very good at using my camera but I do love that I can learn, my boyfriend is fairly good and he does try very hard to show me how to adjust everything but I need everything at a touch of a button I can be very impatient.
It was nice to explore our surroundings that were so close to home, it was sunny but cold but that didn't stop us.
This shetland pony was so adorable, I only wish I could of got closer to show you all the little shaven heart, you can just about to see this on the photo. It was amazing how many people were out and about walking around looking at the sheep, horses and ponies.
To top it off there was lots of sheeps, which many people link with spring. I think it would be lovely to visit a farm and see the baby lambs being born and to have a go at feeding them. I say that I would probably be scared to feed them so watch my other half feed them. I like animals but I do get a little scared when up close to them. A dog is my limit!
I really enjoyed our morning out, I'm looking forward to more walks especially now the weather is picking up. Have you been on any interesting walks lately?
Amy
Where to begin, this is my first nomination for a Blog Award. Thank you Lara from
http://dotsingold.blogspot.ca/. Her blog is lovely so be sure to check it out!
#THE RULES
#1 Thank the person who gave you the award and include a link to their blog.
#2 Share seven facts about yourself.
#3 Nominate 15 other blogs and let them know you've nominated them.
#MY SEVEN FACTS
Seven is my lucky number so this can't be too hard surely?
#1 Seven is my lucky number and always has been. I still find it bizarre that the day I started dating my boyfriend was the 07/07/2007 (Spooky?!)
#2 I am a nursery nurse and I have been for nearly four years, I love how every day is not like the last.
#3 I have been reading more books lately and enjoying living in a different world for a moment. Who doesn't like a little escape from reality.
#4 I am currently obsessed with the song Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
#5 My favourite food is Italian, Calzone's are my all time favourite especially the ones from Frankie & Bennys.
#6 I have been pushing myself to be healthier and to exercise more, I am still pushing myself to do more!
#7 I have been living on my own (With my boyfriend) for 7 months and have learned how much my mum did for me back home. All the washing, cooking, ironing, dusting - Boring adult stuff, But I have enjoyed being independent and I actually enjoy going food shopping.
#NOMINEES
I find this part the hardest as there are so many great bloggers that I follow. So, today I followed the instructions and chose people who I think are versatile in their blogging, writing about a variety of posts.
Here are my nominations:
I am hoping to start a series of weekly motivation posts, writing about what I want to achieve for the upcoming week and also to give a little insight in what I have been up to for the last week.
This week has been a very busy one at work and I have been slacking in the exercise department but it has been a good week.
I have maintained in body weight which I was more than happy with and I even got to the stage where I had to buy new clothes as everything in wardrobe was baggy and loose on me! I went shopping on Saturday with my mum and I fit into size 6 clothes, which is a big achievement as I haven't been that small since I was probably 11. So I spent a small fortune in Primark getting a few basics to wear.
As I maintained my weight I let myself have a day off from slimming world and went a little wild, I went for a pub lunch with my mum which I had a hot dog, chips and a side of onion rings. I wasn't any better in the evening when I had KFC with my boyfriend before going to watch Insurgent which I thought was really good - I'm hoping there is another to follow on?
Image Credit - www.jesuschristsuperstar.com
I also went to the theatre in my home town to watch Jesus Christ Superstar, I had booked tickets for me and my mum for mothers day/ birthday present for her. If you haven't watched this musical already It's definitely worth watching, it was amazing!
Motivation For Next Week -
- Completed Charlotte Crosby workout at least once
- Drink lots of water to flush out all the bad food from the weekend
- Get back on slimming world eating plan
I have finally loss the stone in weight which I set out to do and I am so happy that I have stuck with my lifestyle changes, it's made me realise the important things in life.
I was speechless when weighing myself and I almost couldn't believe that I had managed to achieve it. I was always one to crisps, chocolate and I mean a big bag of Doritos and a whole sharing bag of magic stars. If someone was to ask me if I could give them up before 2015 I wouldn't of said yes. I still have little luxuries like this but it is rare and I will syn them to stay on target.
looking back on the last 2 and a half months I have come so far in so many different ways. My body is making me feel comfortable in my own skin and building my confidence to be able to wear more tight fitting clothes and dress' I wouldn't normally wear because I was always conscious of my belly.
I've finally got back in my exercising after a month of, which I am slightly regretting but I have come to the realisation that when I do it I quite enjoy it and it's a sense of achievement every time I finish a workout and my stomach area is benefiting. I only work out twice a week just due the the fact of working full time and not really having the time.
I think for some people it's so hard to push out of that zone and have the willpower to I force into place what you want for yourself. "Outside Of The Comfort Zone Is Where The Magic Happens"
Will it be easy? Maybe not but it will be worth it!
