British Heart Foundation

Today I supported my dad, Step-Mom and other members of our family as they ran a 5km route for the British Heart Foundation.

In November of last year my Step-Grandad, Steve, suffered what would be his 4th and final heart attack and after being on life support, passed away. It was a huge blow to our family, particularly for my brother and Step-Mom (Sam). It was so hard for my dad and Sam to explain to my 3 year old brother that his Grandad, whom he loved so dearly, had gone to heaven.

And so today, in memory of him and in support of the foundation that helped him so much whilst he was alive, they ran 5km in the Wyre Forest. In total they raised approximately £500 for the charity and I am so unbelievably proud of them and I know that Steve would have been too.

We plan to do it every year and next year I will also be doing the run. Unfortunately I wasn't able to do it this year but I was so happy to look after my brother whilst they ran and to cheer for them when they crossed the finish line. It was very emotional for us all when they finished but it was for such a great cause and we had a lovely pub lunch after to celebrate!

My Step-Mom on the right and her brother and sister, running for their Dad :)

Playing with my brother whilst waiting for them to cross the finish line :)

Yoga Time

So one of my new years resolutions was to get fit. I dont want to lose any weight but I would love to be more toned.

I decided to try yoga as I had seen some really amazing success stories. It was something that I could do in the comfort of my own home and also something that I could do whenever I get the chance.

I downloaded this really amazing app onto my tablet called Daily Yoga. Within the host download you can choose from loads of different types of sessions including standing, seating and lying poses, and workouts for abs, legs and bums. It also has an option for mediation and each session comes in various lengths of time. Each has spoken instructions as well as a video guide and you have the option of backing music. It truly is an amazing app and I dont think I would be doing yoga without it. Best bit is that its completely free!!!

Another bargain I got with regards to my yoga journey is that whilst shopping in Poundland I noticed some sports good and within it was some yoga/exercise mats. I thought that they would be rubbish, afterall yoga mats are usually very expensive from sports stores, but they turned out to be really good. I bought 2 as they were quite small and I use them together so that they are long enough for my entire body.

So far I havent really seen a difference but I must admit that I havent been religious about doing it every day. I really would love to have a greater drive for getting fitter.

Have any of you got any tips for me? Or any of you facing the same dilemma where you want to get fit but are just lazy about the whole idea?

Thanks for reading! X