I am working towards something pretty big right now so to hold myself accountable and so that I might actually see some progress I am going to be doing a new series on here every Monday for the foreseeable future. I am going to be documenting the sort of things I am doing on my journey and hopefully by actually documenting things I am going to lock in even more as I want to be able to report back each week with progress rather than having an empty post every week. Lately I am really striving to be better & improve on things going forward to help me achieve what I put off as it seemed impossible. The thing I am working on is making my Women's football website succeed... I used to put so much time and energy into this but things changed over time and I dropped off... now though I am back and I am striving to make it bigger and better than ever. I would love to build this into something huge and make it a place fans head to for great content & who knows if any other opportunities come from it then that is even better. I know that to do this though I am going to have to really knuckle down and put a lot more time into the content I produce not just on the site but on social media too. This weekly series is going to be a way of me documenting the  journey to not only hold myself accountable but also so I can look back on the journey I have been on one day and who knows it may also show other people that you can achieve what you set out to do. I know this journey is going to be hard work and is going to be highs and lows so this series is going to document it all.

One thing that is going to be documented is going to be the stats. I think looking at these weekly will really help me see what is working and what needs changing. So each week for 2 Instagram accounts (personal & football), my football Facebook & my personal TikTok I will be looking at the views, interactions and followers for the week. I will also be looking at the views etc on both websites to see how that compares week to week. I am really looking forward to seeing how this differs week to week and just how long the growth takes.

The series will also include my goals for the week ahead so that I can put my intentions down and look towards a hopefully very productive week rather than just coasting along without any intent which often happens. I am hoping that by having some goals my focus will remain on those which are going to be set to maximize the progress I make. Along side the goals for the week ahead I will be wrapping up each of the goals I had set the previous week so I can look at if I hit them or if I was way off pace. This is just going to be a good chance to see if the goals are achievable or not and if I need to tone them down a bit.

I will also be taking a look at how I thought the previous week had gone, did things work out, did I set out to do much or do things need changing? This will also be where I reflect on how I am feeling as the last thing I want to do is burnout especially as the football season hasn't started yet. I will also be adding in my plans for the upcoming week just so I can see if I am overdoing it or not, this will be any events or match days I am attending alongside anything else that may crop up and potentially take me away from working towards the dream. It is going to be all about finding a nice balance with this so lets see how it goes.

I am really excited to see how things go within this little series so I can see just what is going to plan and what isn't. The first installment will be up on Monday with what I have done this week and plans for the week ahead. For now it is time to lock in and make a change. Let's do this...

See you soon, 

Lucy

For the first installment of the wardrobe rebuild series I am going to be focusing on my clothing wish list which is quite extensive really as I look at all the key pieces that will come in handy for all aspects of life. I will be honest though a lot of these items are more focused for day to day and football wear rather than work but a lot will be able to cross over. There is actually a nice mix on this list and I feel as though the items I now want to purchase represent the way life I want to live rather than fitting in for the sake of it. So here are some of the items I want to purchase...

Bottoms

Baggier Jeans

I am sick of wearing skinnier jeans just to suit others and I am going to try find the perfect pair of baggy jeans for me. I am sure when I find this I will end up getting the same pair in different colours but honestly I would just love some baggier jeans that I feel comfortable in but still look good, especially if I am wearing them for the football.

Cargo's

I love a good pair of cargo's and I actually own a few pairs of Nike ones however, these are the tech material so I am hoping I can find a few other different styles I can add into my wardrobe that I can either dress up or down due to the occassion. I will also be on the hunt for more Nike ones as I just love these. 

Carpenter Jeans

These jeans are a style I have wanted for a while but always end up talking myself out of. I think that I just need to get out of my head now and crack on with buy things I have wanted. My plan is to try a few pairs on and if they fit and look right just make the purchase as they could be a great addition to the wardrobe going forward.

Straight leg joggers

All my joggers at the moment are cuffed and I have really gone off cuffed clothing lately so the joggers are all going to be getting an upgrade going forward. I am thinking some smart looking straight leg ones will do the trick as I know from social media I can work towards dressing these up but they will also provide a bit of extra comfort. I just need to find some reasonably priced pairs especially as I am still losing the weight.

Tops 

Plain T-shirts

I have realised how key the basics are going to be going forward especially when it comes to layering for those cold football matches. The plan is to have a good rotation of colours in the wardrobe that can go with a variety of outfits that are also good quality. The wish list is currently comprised of regular and oversized fit plain t-shirts so let's see what I end up with.

Long Sleeved T-Shirts

These are definitely going to be an essential for the colder weather so have gone straight on to the wish list. I am hoping I can find some nice plain ones just for layering and also some nice graphic ones to add a bit extra to outfits. I have a funny feeling that as the weather gets colder the likes of Primark will have some nice ones for me to pick up at a reasonable price

Graphic T-Shirts

You can't beat a good graphic t-shirt and to be honest I stopped buying them for a while however, I am going to be buying even more going forward. I already have an idea of those of graphics I will be looking for however, I am really looking forward to shopping around to see what suits me best going forward.

Sweat Shirts

Last winter I got right into wearing graphic sweat shirts, one of my favourites being a Jeep one so this year I am leaning towards sweat shirts a bit more, some can be printed some may be plain but these are going to become an essential in my wardrobe I think. I can't wait to shop around and pick the best ones for my style. 

Jerseys

I love a good jersey that looks sporty but isn't actually sports related. I have never really had the confidence to pull these off due to my size but it is time to just go for it now and add a few into my wardrobe. Again I can't wait to shop around and find the best ones for me.

Jackets

Hoodies

You just can't beat a good hoodie. That is why I am planning on adding in plenty of overhead options and some zip up ones. On the wish list I have these two variations with some plain and some with prints on just to mix it up a little bit. I can't wait to go shopping for hoodies and build the perfect rotation.

Windbreakers

For days where I am layered up and don't need a thick jacket a windbreaker should do the trick and if it is waterproof then that is even better. I have a few on my radar at the moment but I am holding off a little bit to see if my mind changes as the weather starts to change and to see how my weight changes as I want one that is going to last as they aren't cheap.

North Face Jacket

Finally on the wish list we have a North Face jacket, one of the nice thick ones to keep me nice and warm all winter. Now this wont be purchased until my weight loss has come close to an end as due to the cost I need to ensure it is going to last me a long time however, it is probably the item I am most excited for on this whole list as I have wanted one for years but it just hasn't ever matched my style or size. 

So there you have it that is my current clothing wish list for the wardrobe rebuild I am sure as the rebuild progresses over time things may change and I may pivot a little however, for now these are the items standing out to me. Now let's get shopping...

See you soon 

Lucy