#Janathon Day 15 – Breathing is Over Rated Anyway
January 15, 2015
#Janathon Day 16 – A Pain in the Butt
January 16, 2015
At the beginning of the year I was contacted by Intellicig and asked to take part in their campaign #MaketheChange2015.
I’ve had emails from e-cigarette companies before, they often want me to try out or review their products and I always say no. The reason I say no is that I used to smoke. Many, many years ago in my early 20s I was a smoker, and then for the next 10 years I was a casual smoker. I smoked when I went out for a drink and I used it to make friends when I worked in temp jobs. Then, back in April last year, I stopped completely. While we should skip over the irony that I stopped smoking and immediately began having more problems breathing than I ever had for the rest of my life, the reason I turned down reviews and sponsored posts for e-cigarettes is that I don’t feel comfortable promoting them in that way, though I know lots of friends who’ve had huge success giving up smoking with them. The Intellicig campaign seemed a little different, however, so I decided to get involved.
The #MakeTheChange2015 campaign is about encouraging people to make one change this year that will improve their life for the better, whether that’s giving up smoking, decluttering their house, getting more exercise or saving money.
Personally, I want 2015 to be year I sort out my diet. Although I do a fair bit of exercise my diet can be very sporadic. I eat very well on the majority of days, but when I don’t plan ahead I have a tendency to really fall off the wagon and once I start eating, I can’t stop and will eat EVERYTHING. You’ll rarely see me leave a plate with food on it! So whilst 6 workouts a week mean I am maintaining my weight, when I stop, like I did when I was injured, I pile on the pounds and find them difficult to lose again. So that’s my change for 2015. It’s not lose weight, though I wouldn’t mind. It’s mostly to get my eating under control, plan ahead more and stop when I’m full. So I don’t end up, like today, eating 2 chocolate brownies for lunch because there’s no food in the house!
You can read more about the #MakeTheChange2015 campaign on their blog
To help you on your way to a healthier lifestyle, and help promote the #MakeTheChange2015 campaign Intellicig have given me a Fitbit One, worth £79.99 to giveaway to one lucky reader! Just log into the rafflecopter widget and follow the instructions. The competition will run for 2 weeks, and finish on the 30th January 2015.
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My change for 2015 is also to be more consistent with my eating. I need to be mindful the three lattes with syrup shots (instead of sugar) I often consume out shopping are more calories than a meal but I just think of them as a drink. It’s little things like that that need to change not just for my health/weight but for my purse!
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I’ll be losing weight (again) in 2015
I intend to do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, every day – swimming, walking, gym, work out DVDs, dancing round the kitchen like an idiot, anything. It doesn’t take long and will make a big difference. I lost 3 stone last year, I have 2 to go. Dieting/keeping fit is simple and enjoyable but sometimes it’s hard to keep the motivation going (stupid lazy brain!). So far it’s working brilliantly (lost 6lbs since Jan 1st!).
I’m going to change the food I eat to more healthy options xxx
I am cutting out jelly sweets completely! I have managed so far! I have never much bothered with chocolate as I always preferred to snack on jelly sweets, such a jelly babies, wine gums, pick ‘n’ mix, but I know they aren’t good so I am cutting them out! I never ate loads but I know it was naughty!
Im going to make a change by starting to exercise on a regular basis
im cutting down on my sugar consumption this year, am an addict lol
eat more vegetables
Be consistent with exercise is my goal. I want to improve my fitness and stamina. I know I like running but have struggled to fit it in around work trips. I dieted hard for my wedding and to keep this off I need to build in exercise. It also helps me destress. I am going to keep chipping away.
Less coffee
My Change is to cut out sugar and stop thinking fat is ‘bad’. A tough concept to get your head around when we have been given the ‘fat makes you fat’ message for so long.
I want to do more exercise and eat at least 6 portions of fruit and veg a day. So far I’m hitting my targets.
My one change is to just slow down a bit and pace myself!
I’ll be takng up running
I have a few things i want to change, i shall be continuing to learn to drive and hopefully pass my test in 2015. Meaning i shall have more independence. I shall be doing my best to get back in to living the healthy lifestyle i was before, eating better and exercising again. I also really want to dye my hair candy floss pink, i shall be 40 in june and feel like trying a funky colour.
get fitter hopefully
am going to stop eating when i’m full no matter how yummy the food is
I will eat more healthily and combine that with great training for a newchallenge in 2015
on my brew break at work instead of having crisps im eating fruit
my weight and my job
introducing new fresh ingridents into the household.
exercise every day and drink green tea for a morning detox!
More me time – 2014 left me completely drained and unable to be a good friend or family member. 2015 will be about taking some time to look after myself so I can better at looking after others.
I’m changing my sat fats intake 🙂
To be more positive about myself
I have already started on my change. I have joined the local sports centre’s class membership (paying by standing order so no backing out) I am planning on 2 classes a week all being well 😀
need this in my life
My change for 2015 is to declutter my house – I have no idea how I have so much stuff !!
eat less takeaways, chocolate and crisps
I need to do more exercise and do more activities outside with my daughter
I’ve been cutting out processed foods
to teach my daughter how to cook healthy and nutricious meals
I’m thinking about myself more in 2015
I am going to walk more!
I will do more exercise
i need to get up and about and get moving, i sit around far too much
I’m eating a lot more protein. It helps me feel full and not overeat for the rest of the day!
To make an effort and go to the gym regularly
My resolutions this year were to give blood and do more for others especially charities, and I’ve got an appt to give blood and made a good start on the other one ☺ tho ill also be in improving my diet!!x
I am eating healthier and to help me do this, I am been more creative with my cooking
I’m going to get on my bike.
I will be cycling to work instead of taking the train
I’m supposed to be trying to walk every day… so far I’ve not managed it due to health
I’m cutting down on sugar this year and plan to start running! I’ve got an app for my android called Zombies, Run! which is pretty fun so far!
I am going to relax more.
I’ll be changing my eating and coffee-drinking habits xx
Not diet or exercise related but I plan to be more spontaneous this year and seize opportunities as they present themselves.
I’m trying so hard to drink my water, I had been really good but slacked a bit the past few days. Will make sure I have plenty today! 🙂
Jen xx
My fitness level – it needs to improve!
To balance exercise with resting and having fun!
I need to finish losing the 7 stone I started with this time last year- only 2 stone left to go!
I will be getting more exercise
I’m almost vegan but am going to go completely vegan
I will change my confidence, slowly but surely! 🙂
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Im going to learn how to bake!
i will get healthier this year,
drink more water and walk more
I will master Intermediate Pilates
I intend to make more time for my friends and having fun, need to work less!
I will make an effort to eat less and do more.
Do more regular exercise
I will walk 10,000 steps per day
We’re cutting down on our carbs! We eat far too many of the bad ones
All the horror in the world today. But I would like change the stuff I can change and to accept that I can’t do certain things, but enjoy the things I can.
I’ll be spending more time with my extended family, losing some last year made me see how precious time is
I want to try and get out of the house more and I have joined a gym to give me a purpose.
I am hoping to lose weight!
to eat more healthy
To get fit for the summer 🙂
Excess flab – it’s leaving home!
I’m going to do more exercise this year
I will remember to take my multivitamins this year!
Much more walking!
I’m planning to exercise more x
reducing the amount of takeaways and increasing my steps and daily stair climbs – gotta be sustainable with goals I can build uon
To get out more.
i’m going to try & grow my own organic fruit and vegetables
I want to start adding juices and smoothies when i’m hungry as i want to feel healthier and have more energy. Eating raw food appeals to me too. I shall be starting off by replacing one meal with a smoothie and go from there.
I want to be doing more frequent exercise – I stopped a long while ago due to long term illness, but finally feeling well enough to get back onto it, so want to make sure I really do this year as I miss it!
Drink more water!
I have started running! I’m following a couch to 5k plan to get me started (literally going from the couch as I work from home). Only on week 2 and can only run for 2 minutes at a time but already I feel so much better for it. Can’t wait to be able to run without stopping and run in the nicer weather.
I am going to try and eat less sugary snacks
Stop unhealthy but yummy processed snacks. So, we aren’t buying any more crisps, chocolate or biscuits. There are still some crisps in the house, but I’m really going off the taste. How strange is that? We are cutting down portion sizes to something more reasonable too, and eating more fruit and veg.
I plan on losing the weight I’ve piled on over the past couple of years.
Go regularly to classes at my gym in an attempt to get fit and lose weight!
I’m going to try to stress less about things that I can’t change.
I really need to eat healthier and also move more! I only have a stone to lose!
I want to change my lifestyle, I want to be fitter and healthier
lose some weight
To be more healthy, by getting more sleep, walking more and watching what I eat. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would increase going out
Eat more veg
I’m motivated to find my dream job, spending time on looking & feeling great will be my priority!!
I need to save money this year, so less takeaways will help that and my health!
I have been drinking more water and eating less sugar
Would like to make sure I go out for a walk every day. Whilst at work I am always tempted to stay in but this gives me a headache.
Try and do a bit more walking.
my weight hopefully
I am going to try and eat 3 meals a day instead of my usual one and eat 5 fruit and veg a day
Losing weight (yet again!)
I’m going to cut back on refined sugar 🙂
to get fit by exercising, already started walking everywhere and lost 5lb in two weeks, love to win this prize to help me.
I will change my attitude towards keeping and being fit.
I would also like to try and learn to sew this year. Id love to be able to make a swing dress.
To make small but significant changes gradually to my whole life style
I want to be more organised – I sometimes find myself going around in circles looking for things I thought I put in a drawer but really I had pushed it behind the microwave!
I want to change my attitude to physical exercise – it’s something to enjoy not shy away from!
To eat less red meat and bring my cholesterol down.
I will push myself to do things that scare me!
To get fit and healthy
I’m going to change my mind on a few things. More of a positive mindset first of all then i’ll see where that takes me…
I will smile more worry less and try to walk more.
This year I want to make the extra push at the gym and get my eating under control! No more mid-week chocolate binge eating!
To not let things get to me so easily
I am going to do more running.
i am going to do more running this year.
I’m going to be more active – instead of sitting on my bum so much!
I’ll be trying to get in more weight training in addition to my walking to try to get myself strong and healthy again!
Eat less and move more 🙂
My attitude towards my health, its my responsibility , to quit smoking and drop some weight x
I am trying to eat 7 portions of fruit and veg a day
i will reach my goal weight!
Give up smoking
To try to cut down on the tasty things!
I’m going to find a new job!
To have days out after 15yrs of full time nights i just dont go out.
Drinking less wine
trying to cut down on sweet stuff in order to lose weight once again
my horrible underwear
I will definitely get more exercise
I’ll change my dress size from a 16 to a 12 (if I can just stop falling off of the diet wagon 🙂 )
way more exercise and less booze x
im cutting out sugar this year
eat healthier
I would like Happiness for self, family, friends etc. So need to consider Opportunities, accept limitations etc. Looking forward to better weather :- Brighter, Warmer, can get outdoors more etc.
drink less coffee
To spend more time with family and friends
I’m going to drink more water
I want to stop worrying about what people think of me and how I look and to gain more confidence
I will be spending more time at the gym.
cut out the sugar
I will start to do more exercise
I will save some money in 2015
To lose weight
eat more fruit
I am using my exercise bike every day
Get more active and stop being a couch potato
make more time to socialise with friends x
The stair lightbulb. It’s on its way out.
I’m going to waste less food
my weight
I drink gallons of the stuff so I’m going to switch to De-Caff coffee
I’m getting divorced – so everything will change! 🙁
To eat less.
I have two aims 1) to lose 2 1/2 stone 2) Not worry about what others think and say
I am exercising more, eating healthily and being more positive 🙂
I need to spend quality time with my family
I’ve started a gluten free diet and it’s going very well. My stomach is much flatter and I have a lot more energy. I also take a dessert spoon of coconut oil every day for my skin.
To be more positive and hopefully keep my depression at bay
Get out the house more, hopefully involving exercise.
I want to walk more. This would really help to make sure I’m reaching my daily targets!
My wife…
Eating is something I really need to change in 2015. I can eat quite healthily, but then I also love sweets! I’m also bad with portion control and give myself far too much, but eat it anyway xD
I’m going to start working out more, I am aiming to get to the pool and swim for at least half an hour twice a week!
My eating habits in the hope it helps me sleep better
i will move house
I’m going to lose weight and keep it off.
To reduce my intake of refined sugar
Control my attitude (a bit sarcy sometimes)
to do more walking
My change for 2015 is all about living better, eating better and saving money!
I’m going to try to raise my activity levels in 2015.
To walk instead of jumping in the car
Start juicing
My weight!
I am working on loving myself more! It sounds so simple but encompasses so much! Thanks for offering this! 🙂
Make sure i do my 10 thousand steps
I will change my diet
I want to lose weight and get fit
I need to get more sleep!
My non-existent fitness routine!
I need to do more walking.
I want to be more assertive at work and in my personal life
I’m definitely going to cut the amount of alcohol I drink. After not drinking for January I can see the positive effect it has on my body.
I will get back to my pre-baby weight
Im actually going to say no more – I have a problem with no, I agree to everything and end up being walked all over – so this year the word is NO!
Take more exercise – lose weight!
love to change my attitude towards food, i eat alot of bad foods and most the time i cant help myself, would love to try and start eating better.
my weight
like you im always “on a diet” but ive decided to try eating healthier and not depriving myself of little treats or i will just fall of the wagon and go and eat a whole cake lol.
To do more things that make me happy
Learn a new skill
I’ll start looking after myself a bit better
Swim more often xx
Less sugar
My weight
I need to get more sleep 🙂
cut out fizzy drinks as it’s so bad for me
Lose weight
great prize
my portion size
I will spend more time on the people love.
My eating habits will change
Lose weight
In 2015 I will change the way that I eat – in order to make sure that I eat a balanced nutritious diet that takes my medical conditions into account.
Cut out sugar and eat healthier
I’m finishing my first online course of the year. I hope to take others on, one at a time mind you.
Hopefully my waistline!
I’m not going to worry about things I can’t change
I’m going to walk whenever I can. Hopefully this will keep me fit and save me money to put towards a holiday later this year!
Hopefully my dress size
less ready meals and take time out to cook fresh food
Lose weight
I really need to cut out the fizzy drinks, I know they’re not good but i am a bit addicted
My money spending habits!!!
hopefully losing the 5 n half stone I need to lose xx
To do more exercise. I have already made a start by going for a brisk walk every day, I will extend this to cycling when the weather gets better.
I’m going to be more organised so I have more time for fun while still supporting family and friends.
To stop smoking – not had one all year so far…
To eat regular meals I tend to skip breakfast and lunch and then eat too much on a night time
The same thing every year like the majority of people,lose weight
I’ve started Zumba twice a week and plan to stick to it!
I’m going to learn how to create good vibrations, send them out into the universe and hope that good things come back to me.
I need to be more active, walk places instead of taking the car, that kind of thing.
be thinner 🙂
keep up the exercise plan and do more for myself this year and less focus on others 🙂
this year will be about nutritional content as well as low calorie/fat options!
get fitter and lose some weight
I’m going to eat more healthy xx
My weight, I lost 2.5 stone towards the end of 2014 and in 2015 i have 3 stone to lose
to concentrate on me for a change
I’d like to declutter my house as well as my mind for greater clarity and focus in 2015 🙂
I’m walking 10,000 steps a day.
I plan to eat more healthily in order to get fitter.
to improve my eating habits
Ive already started i started slimming world at the beggining of december and lost nearly 2 stone so im keeping it going
My outlook in life – I will be much more positive! (Yeah right….!)
Spend more time with the kids – that should keep me fit
I am going to change my fitness regime from non-existent to actually doing some form of exercise!
I need to cut down on my sugar intake.
I plan to change my underwear more often 🙂 in 2015!
My body hopefully! lol
my waistline!!
I’ve started going to Kettlebells classes. Love it! Fab prize. 🙂
I will not drink wine through the week and I am going to do a minimum of 3 exercise classes a week and not moan when my daughter drags me out on a run!
I started gym sessions 4 times a week & zumba twice a week
Only have alcohol on weekend and do some sort of exercise everyday
I am starting to do more exercise
I will learn how to cook properly so I can eat more healthily 🙂
My weight and fitness
Do a long run once a week
I’m going to eat home-cooked meals for, drink less alcohol & eat out less.
I want to be more organised. Im on my own with 3 small children and as you can imagine we can live in chaos. well id like to change that.
I will exercise more
My heating system. It’s too dear and I’m sick of being cold.
I want to eat less junk food in 2015
I have bought a juicer and a blender this week as I am changing my eating regime to a much healthier one.
I’ll try and be more active
I’m trying to walk whenever I can and I’m finally getting an old back injury seen to which will allow me to exercise properly
To get my abs back!
My change is that I started healthy eating a few weeks ago and I will stick to my nealthier life style, I also want to be more confident and outgoing!
I’m going to spend more time doing things that make me happy rather than always putting everyone else first
I am going to get fit so that I can keep up with my children.
to lose the baby weight for my wedding in august
take coffee to work in a flask instead of getting as mocha when I get there
I am going to go to a new gym where they have more morning classes.
My weight! I hope to finally shift all the baby weight x
I am going to cut out snacking to try to reduce my fat level.
Grow my hair!
more exercise
more fruit
I will reduce my waistline.
Eat healthier! And just eat less in general, moderate my portion sizes.
Exercise more.
Stop smoking !
Determined to stick to diet. Going on holiday this year so that’s my target
My willpower
I will get fitter
More exercise definitely 😀
Eat healthier
Im going to try and eat healthier and get my 5 a day
I’m giving up smoking 😉
definitely my waist line!
I will be eating well, exercising and keeping hydrated.I need to get the number down on my bathroom scales and this cool little gadget will really help
To eat healthier and to get fitter
I’m going to reduce the amount of food I eat and run twice a week! Wish me luck!
I will change the way I think about food
To tone my mummy tummy
excercise more
I will get fitter!
I will change my health where possible, eating healthier getting fitter and using ecigs!
I will make sure to drink at least two litres of water a day especially when I don’t workout!
I will make sure to drink at least two litres of water a day especially when I don’t workout!
My diet has gone to pot, need to sort it ASAP
I would change where I live as I want a better home for me and my children 🙂
To start exercising again
The garden
I will become more toned
more home cooked meals and less takeaways
I won’t be worried about making big changes and think about the what if’s! I’ll jump in with both feet, no regrets!
I will stop spending money I don’t have!
I will change my negative snacking habbits.
Try to get out walking more
I’m going to swim 4 times a week and walk on the other days.
Get fit and start running
I will be making healthier food choices
I will start walking to work
I’m making lots of little changes – whenever I make a big resolution it fails. I figure little ones will snowball into something big. It’s going great so far 🙂
To keep up the good intentions!
Eat breakfast
I want to lose weight and spend more time with my family in 2015
Ive decided to cut back on alcohol this year.
To walk more .. even when the weather is rubbish!
Just found this blog & it is AMAZING! There are so many women out there that need support in accepting themselves and loving themselves the way you do. You’re an inspiration. Keep up the good work!