April is going to be a good month, I am going to make sure of it. There is going to be no being lazy and for a change I am going to dive head first into my fitness journey to hopefully make some really good progress towards my end goal. I am really hopeful that as things are quietening down now I can get everything I need to do to achieve my goals done and finally see movement in the right direction on the scales. So here are my fitness goals for the month of April...

3 gym sessions a week 

Now that I am using the home gym and things are starting to quieten down a little bit there is no excuse for me not hitting sessions each week. Throughout April I want to ensure I am doing 3 sessions a week no matter what as I know this is going to help me on the scales and will also help me mentally as it will help with the discipline side of things not just relying on motivation like I previously have done.

Run twice a week 

Now I want to try get outside to do this but only if I feel confident enough to do so, even if these two runs a week are on the treadmill that will be fine. I tend to just do 1 Km at a time currently however, I really want to increase my distance when running so that is what I am going to try do on those two runs each week. 

Go back to boxing

I haven't been boxing since the start of the year for various reasons however, those reasons have been sorted out now and I am so ready to get back to the weekly sessions. Even if I only get to one session in April it is going to be a win for me and hopefully the start of something positive. These sessions used to help so much so fingers crossed April is the start of getting back to it.

Eat well on holidays

I am on a trip away in April and I want to ensure that I am mindful with what I am eating rather than eating junk for the sake of it and over indulging like I have done on previous holidays. There is no need for me to be doing this especially as I want progress to keep happening whilst I am away rather than me being back to square one. Good options when out and eating where we are staying could really help me stick to making the progress I am hoping to make.

Try something new

I want to try something new in April to add into my workout rotation to make things a bit different to what it has been like. I am thinking maybe a home yoga session or adding skipping to the end of my workout sessions. This should just make things a bit more interesting so let's see how it goes it could be entertaining at least.

Meal prep

Apart from when I am away I want to make sure I am meal prepping lunches for work to take the guess work out of days and make sure I am eating nutritious foods that I will enjoy not just a random meal deal which I am honestly sick of lately. This will take about an hour on a Sunday but save so many food decisions during the week and keep me working towards that much needed progress. 

Go on more of Odin's walks

I am terrible at just going home and being lazy leaving Liam to walk Odin on an evening however, now the weather is changing and the nights are lighter I think it is about time I joined them for these walks going forward. The fresh air will do me the world of good and those extra steps daily should help me with my weight loss plus there is the added benefit of it meaning more time with Liam and the dog.

Sort out my gym wardrobe

A big priority for April is to finally sort out my gym wardrobe. This is a job I have put off for a bit too long now and the gym wardrobe is now getting a bit overwhelming as there are items that no longer fit and some I am never going to realistically wear. I may be able to give some of these items to Liam as he starts going into the gym more and other bits will be donated as I make a start on building the perfect gym wardrobe for me filled with bits I am actually going to wear going forward.

By a clothing item to use as a goal

This is something I have been meaning to do for a while but keep putting off. With a trip to an outlet coming up my plan is to buy an item I really want but a few sizes smaller so that I can use it as a marker of my progress and visually see how I am changing in the right direction. I won't be spending a fortune on this but I am looking forward to doing this and seeing how things progress.

Start cooking from scratch more

My final goal for the month will definitely help me make progress a lot more than others on this list as it means I will know exactly what I am eating rather than opting for over processed freezer food out of convenience. By cooking from scratch I can make sure what I am eating is beneficial for my goals and is going to fuel me correctly and not leave me bloated and struggling like meals have made me lately.

So there you have it let's see how many of these have been ticked off when I do my wrap up post at the end of the month. There is certainly potential for April to be a great month that kick starts the progress I am desperately wishing for. For now though let the hard work commence...

See you soon

Lucy