Here we go the last pay day wish list of 2025, how quick has this year gone! The items I purchase within this pay period are going to reflect how I want 2026 to go, items bought will be upgrades to help me achieve those goals I am setting for myself in 2026. I am also bringing in the new rule of limiting what I spend to increase the amount I am saving going forward so I am putting that into practice now rather than waiting until the first pay day of 2026 to get that going. There are a fair few items on this list so whether I get them all remains to be seen but we shall see how things go, here is what I am hoping to pick up with my final pay of 2025...

Boxing mitts

I am heading back to boxing in 2026 and I really can't wait. I have really missed the sessions so I am looking forward to getting into a routine with them and seeing how it helps shape my fitness journey in the new year. I want to pick up a decent set of mitts to go with my gloves for my return as it is just more comfortable in your own equipment. I have set a budget for these so let's see if I can stick to it.

With me going back boxing I could really use a bag that I am going to be able to fit everything in for a change. I need to find something big enough for my gloves, mitts and a drink at least as my old bag struggles to fit just my gloves in. Again I am hoping I can find something big enough at a reasonable price. 

Nike Metcon's

I am upping my workouts in 2026 and the plan is to make sure I am also wearing the correct footwear whilst doing the workouts to ensure I am less likely to get injured due to wearing the incorrect footwear. I have had my eyes on the Metcon's for a while now so I am hoping that I can get some at a good price in the boxing day sales or from a local outlet.

Garmin Watch 

My Apple watch is on its way out, it is not tracking properly and keeps crashing so after far too many years it is time for an upgrade. The plan is to use some money this month to purchase a Garmin watch to help me keep a close eye on what I am doing and how I am recovering in 2026. I am unsure which model I want to purchase yet so it is time to do some research and see which model is best suited for me.

Chelsea Boots

I have mentioned a few times now about how 2026 is going to be finding myself and upgrading my life and this is going to mean a few upgrades are being made. I really want to pick up a nice pair of Chelsea boots with this months pay which are going to last me a while as my previous ones are starting to look worn and scuffed beyond repair. The hunt is on to find myself that perfect pair.

Katie Loxton Bag

I keep saying I am going to get myself a Katie Loxton bag however, I get overwhelmed and don't end up getting one. I am hoping I can finally find a bag that is best suited to the style I am opting for in 2026 that isn't going to cost me a small fortune. I am so used to just throwing everything into a cheap backpack however, the upgrade is long overdue and it is time for something a whole lot smarter. 

Move Money into Goal Shop Savings

I am determined to really build my savings amount in 2026 and with some of December's pay I want to make a start on building my goal shop savings. This amount is being built up so that when I hit my goal weight I can go out and buy an all new wardrobe without using all my wage for that month. With how things are going I might be able to have a full on shopping spree with the amount I have saved by the time I hit the goal weight and I should be able to purchase some great quality pieces with that money too.

Move Money into Watch Savings

There may be a watch purchase on the horizon for 2026 if things go to plan so I am going to start saving for it nice and early. This is going to be a big purchase and every spare penny will be going towards it so let's see if we can build these savings up and make the big purchase in 2026.

So there you go there is my December pay day wish list, let's see just what gets purchased and what I realise I don't need. 

See you soon

Lucy

Here we go the final month of the year and it is time to make it count. Things are changing in 2026 and this month is going to be used to build the foundations of those changes and get the ball rolling rather than starting on January the 1st, I may as well get a bit of a head start rather than losing any potential progress before the new year. So here are my goals for December...

Fashion

Buy some new loafers

2026 is going to be the year I finally stop wearing trainers daily so to get a head start on this I would love to buy myself some new loafers that will work with the new style I am opting for. I am not sure what type of loafer I am wanting yet but I will be having a look around and hopefully making the purchase at some point this month.

Start planning the new work clothes I want to buy

My work wardrobe is getting a huge upgrade in 2026 too as I plan to really smarten myself up for the office. The plan for December is to sit down and look at what I need to purchase in the new year to help me get that smarter look, from this I will make a list to stick to purchasing so I am not buying items I don't require and hopefully all my purchases align going forward.

Finally sort out my wardrobe

This is a job that I have kept on putting off however, I am determined to go into the new year with a nicely organised wardrobe where I know exactly what I have and can easily access the items I require. This means finally getting the winter clothing out and packing those summer clothes away. I am hoping to get this done early on in the month so I can finally dress for the weather correctly.

Buy a new bag for work

The backpack is being retired in 2026 so I need a nice new bag for the new year. The plan is to reuse an old laptop for work going into the new year so this needs to be able to fit into my bag along with my other daily essentials which will also be getting a much needed upgrade for the new year. I am leaning towards a Katie Loxton one so let's see how this one plays out. 

Find all the winter accessories

It is time to dig out all of the winter accessories I have had put away. Throughout December I want to make sure I am adding accessories to my outfits just to add another layer to what I am wearing. I am hoping that I can find all my nice scarves which I have barely worn and also my hats that seem to have disappeared. It is time for a cosy accessorized winter.

Fitness

Work towards being under 100 Kg

I want to end the year at my lowest weight of 2025 which will be anything under 101.4 Kg however, I really want to push myself to hit under 100 Kg to finally get into double digits weight wise. This would really set me up for going into 2026 with the motivation to push towards my overall goal weight and would give me a fantastic starting point if it was to work out. It is going to take a lot of work to achieve but I am determined to get as close to this one as possible even with everything going on this month.

Make more meals at home

We can finally make food at home as the kitchen is now in a usable state. The plan in December is to cook as many home cooked meals as possible to help me try reach that weight goal. Whilst we have had no kitchen the nutrition has gone right out the window with us relying mainly on takeaways. Now we have everything back in place though it is time to dial in and get eating good food once more.

Hit 8,000 steps a day

I am determined that I am going to hit this goal every single day. If I want to make progress towards my goals I need to really lock in and nail the basics and one of these is to make sure that I am getting those steps in. I am hoping I can hit these 8,000 steps comfortably each day this month so that I can have a look at increasing this number towards the start of 2026.

2 Strength training sessions a week as a minimum 

As I keep on saying it is really time to lock in and try push to end the year on a high or should I say a low weight. I need to make sure that alongside my football I am getting into the gym to do a minimum of 2 strength sessions a week so that I can make some good progress and put my body through its paces and push towards dropping as much weight as possible. 

Do a 1 Km run after all my gym sessions

After every session this month my goal is to run a minimum of 1 Km. I love the feeling after having a run so I want to end all my sessions with that extra bit of cardio which in turn should help me drop that weight and also improve my fitness for football. Who knows I may knock a bit more off my 1 Km time too if I am consistent with it.

Home

Complete the kitchen

I am determined to complete the kitchen this month so we don't have to worry about it in the new year. This space is certainly taking us a bit longer than we expected but the end is finally in sight and the transformation has been unbelievable. Once this is done it will be time to start looking at the next project for the new year.

Start to plan the work to the living room

Once the kitchen is done I am hoping we can have some time in December to make a start on planning the living room works as this will be the next room to undergo a transformation. This is going to be a bigger task than we first thought so the sooner we get planning the better. 

Sort the shelves in the spare room

Things are going to be changing in the spare room in 2026 and I want to start making the smaller changes early on. At the moment the my shelves in here are covered in junk and Lego which really should be elsewhere so these are going to be cleared and I am going to start using the shelving space for things like my accessories and bags. This will be step one of turning the room into a bit more of a dressing room.

Start to plan the spare room makeover 

The spare room just doesn't get used like it should so in 2026 I want to change this around and make it more functional. The plan is to have it as a dressing room / office space. Somewhere that I can get ready without a rush in a morning and also somewhere I can shut myself to work on content and projects distraction free. I am determined to get my use out of this room in the new year so it is time to plan that makeover. 

Buy & build a new Lego display

As I said earlier I am planning on moving all my Lego out of the spare room and into the games room where it really belongs. The plan is to get a nice unit to fit all my builds on that fits in a small space by my desk so I can actually enjoy looking at what I have built rather than them being shut in a different room.

Life 

Enjoy my time off work

Thanks to Christmas we get a few more days off work this month and my plan is to make the most of my time off and really enjoy it. My plan for the days off is to workout, game and work on content and just go at a slower pace than normal. The days off are much needed this time around and thanks to Liam working with me now he also gets the same time off so it will be nice just to spend that time together. 

Create new logo for here 

2026 is all about a fresh start and that is content wise too so I want to spend some time creating a new logo for here and social media so that come January the 1st we get that fresh start. This will include creating Instagram highlight covers and story backgrounds too. Things are upgrading in the new year so we might as well roll it over to here too.

Get ahead on January's content

I am determined to get ahead of myself for the new year so I will be using as much free time as possible this month to get to work on January's content for both the website and social media. If I can make a head start on the year things will be much easier when the new year actually rolls around so let's see how this one plays out shall we.

Finish sorting the relaunch of the gaming site

I feel like it is finally time to bring the gaming website back. After a year of being hit & miss posting and barely even have a chance to game I feel like I want to get back into it and put the time and effort into the site going forward. December is going to be all about prepping and planning ready for things to get underway in January.

So there you have it those are my goals for the month ahead. I am determined to make it a good one with me becoming a more productive version of myself to have a successful end to 2025. Now let's see how this one plays out...