The deals have begun which only means one thing... Black Friday is fast approaching. This got me thinking about what I am actually going to be on the hunt for on offer this time around as I am certainly not going to be buying for the sake of it like I normally do. This year I am going to be looking for items that are going to help me finish jobs around the house or are going to help me towards those goals I have been setting for myself. So here are the items I am going to be looking out for...

A Coffee Machine

Our coffee station is missing one of the most important things... a coffee machine. I am on the hunt for a Nespresso machine for the space as I have so many flavours I am missing having since our last machine broke. One of these machines will be purchased either way however, if I can pick one up on sale then even better.

Heated Airer 

I am trying to spend money on things around the house and one thing I am wanting to purchase is a heated airer. I have wanted one of these for a while now so that I am not having to use the dryer all the time and just to help speed up the drying process for those items that can't go in the dryer.

Beats Earphones

My current gym earphones don't sit in my ear properly on the treadmill and I will be honest it drives me absolutely insane as in my sessions I am spending more time putting them back into my ear than just getting on with what I need to do. I have had my eyes set on some Beats for a while now and I think now might finally be the time to make the purchase so let's hope I can find some at a good price this Black Friday.

Metcons

Also for the gym I am after some new footwear that is more suitable for the workouts I am doing. The pair of footwear I have had in mind is the Nike Metcons, these would be perfect as I am adding a lot more lifting into my sessions and I have heard good things about these shoes being suitable for those kinds of sessions. I might be able to find these in the a local Nike outlet however, these are usually cheap in the Black Friday deals.

Stanley Cup

I don't know if these will be on offer however, I am in the need of a new cup so I think an upgrade to a Stanley is due. I use these types of mugs daily so I know that I am going to get the use of it so the price doesn't really matter to me. My only issue is I am not sure what style or colour I am wanting.

I am really wanting to pick up a new watch in the Black Friday sales and a front runner at the moment is this one from Abbott Lyon. I just love the colours and it is perfect for what I am wanting as I want something a bit smaller and more elegant looking than what I currently own. I just don't want to be spending a fortune on this but I guess only time will tell if I pick one up or not.

Katie Loxton Bag

This bag has been on my wish list for a while and I am really hoping it gets put on offer in any Black Friday deals as my work bag needs a major upgrade and this one ticks all the boxes for what I am wanting. I have been searching for a new work bag for a while now so I think it might be time to make the purchase whether it is on offer or not.

A New Fragrance 

My fragrance rotation is slowly running out which is quite surprising as I normally keep it well stocked. My fragrance taste is certainly changing lately though and it is time to start making the purchases that reflect the change. I know I usually get a nice bottle from Liam for Christmas so the hunt is on to find another nice bottle to treat myself to without breaking the bank. 

So there you have it those are the only items I am on the hunt for during the Black Friday sales, as I say I am going to try stick to only buying off of this list as I don't need anything else and it is time to start saving rather than spending for the sake of it. 

What are you hoping to purchase this Black Friday?

See you soon,

Lucy

 

My weight loss journey is now one of my biggest priorities as I am more determined than ever to get rid of this excess weight for good. With how long this journey has been going on I have been doubting myself and others have been doubting me so I am now more determined than ever to prove others and myself wrong and hit that big end goal. I have recently started a bit of a project where I am aiming to lose 30kg before my next holiday abroad. Hitting the 30kg by then would push me super close to my end goal and would be a great marker to show what I can achieve when I lock in properly. To get this journey underway properly I am going to be investing in different things in the hopes of them helping me achieve the results I am chasing...

My nutrition

A lot of my best results will come from changing my diet going forward. Previously it has been filled with takeaways, ready meals and a lack of anything healthy. Going forward I am going to be investing in the food I eat, I will be purchasing good quality fresh food with meat coming from our local farm shop, granted this will be more expensive but it is going to be much more beneficial. I will also be aiming for an ultra processed free diet where possible, by home cooking with the best ingredients my weight should start to drop and my body will feel much better. Takeaways will be reserved for special occasions and won't be anywhere near as frequent as they currently are and whilst I will still be going for meals out with family my aim is to pick better menu options and not those big greasy burgers.

Supplements

I struggle to get my protein in so where needed I will be taking clear whey protein to help me achieve these. I will also be having my energy gels when doing demanding workouts and football sessions as they really do keep me going. Then finally I am going to keep up to my vitamin stack daily as when I keep up with them my body really does thank me for it. The stack might change over time however, it will always include my daily multi-vitamins, vitamin D tablets and magnesium for an evening.

Sleep 

Sleep is going to play a massive part of this journey as recovery is key so I want to make sure I am putting some money into this area going forward. At the moment out curtains let in a bit of light so the plan is to sort that issue out to blackout the room. A sunrise alarm is also on the list to buy so I can wake up naturally without the harsh alarm sound I currently have. My mattress could also use a bit of an upgrade so a nice comfortable mattress topper is currently being hunted down. Finally in the sleep category it is time to upgrade my pillows. My old ones just don't cut it any more and it is time to change that and get the pillows that will help me have a good nights sleep.

Recovery 

Recovery is going to be key as I up the amount of exercise I do, I want to make sure I am not going to cause myself any injuries and that my body is in top condition. The massage gun is going to be added into a daily routine to ensure any little niggles are kept at bay. I am going to get the ice bath set back up too and I am going to try hit that daily, if not every other day as I feel so much better when I have been in here. Recovery days are also going to be on the cards, maybe every quarter going forward, a day off work spent in a spa... I can't really think of anything better. The plan is to have a sports massage every few months too as I know these work wonders with my body and I deserve it. 

The gym

I am going to make sure I have the best level of membership possible at my gym and make the most of it. I am planning on starting off going two times a week and then slowly building up the amount of sessions I do. I will also be heading to the sauna that is in the gym as part of my recovery & also taking up swimming a few times a week to help my cardio. It is about time I made the most of my gym membership so let's do this. 

New Equipment 

Unfortunately where I live if the weather turns it turns and we can have snow when villages next to us don't have it. Luckily I still have my home gym for when I can't get to the actual gym however, the equipment in here isn't the best so going forward I am thinking of upgrading some of the items I have in the home gym to make sure I can progress with the exercises I do.

So there you go those are a few of the things I am going to start investing in going forward in the hopes of keeping locked in and finally see some progress with weight dropping off me to help me towards that big end goal. It is time for less talking now and more doing so let's go...

See you soon, 

Lucy