Now then...
I'm back! - it occured to me that since I started blogging, I haven't done a proper "get to know you post" - I want to connect with a few more bloggers/vloggers that I may not know as well and share the love! (if it works that way... I don't know...)
But either way, here's 50 facts about me, some you probably already know, but I've tried to keep it as interesting as possible (I hope..) but here we go!
  1. On a wednesday night I present a radio slot on 102.4 Redroad FM called Grice Up Your Life (formally the Hayley show!) - it's a voluntary job, but I absolutely love it.
    Me in action, nothing wrong with a bit of cheeky promo right?!

  2. I have a cockerpoo called Alfie, except he doesn't look like a cockerpoo, he looks like a springer spaniel... (I don't know either?)

    Alfie

  3. To say I've moved about a bit might be a small understatement! I've lived in Middlesborough, Sheffield, Carlisle, Doncaster and Scunthorpe to name a few!
  4. I'm a graduate, I have a bachelors degree from Sheffield Hallam University and a Foundation Degree from the University of Cumbria in Events Management!
  5. I'm a member of a triathlon group Tri4Girlz, I don't actually do triathlons... yet (eep), but maybe in the future I hope to be fit enough to complete one! (gulp)
  6. I also do Tri4Girlz social media and PR too, busy busy busy!
  7. I'm quite clumsy and have broken numerous bones/injured myself one too many times... the most hilarious is probably dislocating my knee dancing to Michael Jackson's thriller... make of that what you will... (It was bloody painful fyi.)

    Source: GIPHY

  8. When I'm not at work I'm usually in the gym, I make myself do at least 3 workouts a week.
  9. I swim every sunday night with the Tri4Girlz swimming lot, it hurts and we get pushed a lot but I've improved so much and my fitness has got a lot better! (I'd like to think my figure has too!)

    Source: Tri4Girlz - spot me!
  10. I passed my driving test when I was 19 and I have a little red car which I called Steve (yes really...)
  11. I gained a lot of weight at uni from the combination of bad diet, medical and general lack of exercise, I've since in the past year lost nearly 3 stone and I'm well on my way to getting fit again!
  12. I've got an underactive thyroid and have done since birth... it makes things tough at times but since losing weight and getting fitter I've had pretty good control over it!
  13. I hate clothes shopping... (sorry not sorry!)
  14. I worked as a volunteer at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, I absolutely loved it and wish I could do it all again! despite the 6:30am starts!
  15. Favourite TV show without a doubt is Friends, I've seen every episode probably 100 times over and still find it funny.
  16. I'm even pretty sure I'm the female version of Chandler Bing...

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  17. Other favourite tv shows include Impractical Jokers, Gavin and Stacey, My Mad Fat Diary, Hollyoaks, Corrie and probably everything you find rubbish...
  18. My favourite films include Bridget Jones Diary, Dirty Dancing, Happy Gilmore, Bend it like Beckham and a ton more, if it makes me laugh, it'll probably get approval from me!
  19. If you had said to me 4/5 years ago that the majority of my jobs would of been in the sport/leisure sector, I probably would of laughed at you, but I've had 5 jobs in the industry, 3 of them in football!
  20. My biggest fear is spiders, followed closely by needles and general insects and death
  21. I've been a slimming world member since April and with that I've lost 2st 3.5lbs since then! not bad going I don't think!
  22. I probably have far too much road rage... infact there's no probably about it, I do.


  23. I have a really weird sense of humour, I'm not sure how my friends and family tolerate me at times... I'm pretty weird.
  24. My favourite games are Cards Against Humanity, What's next? and probably most drinking games... always a good laugh!
  25. I love cocktails but I don't mind a pint every now and then either, best of both worlds!
  26. My guilty pleasure is singing loudly and proudly whilst driving, but I'll only do it in front of anyone if I'm 100% comfortable in front of them ha!
  27. I'm a pretty sociable person and I don't like solitude, unless I'm sulking ha.
  28. My favourite genre of music is cheese/pop, even being named the cheese queen by some of my friends/collegues in the past!
  29. I have a long list of nicknames, including Gricey, Egg Fried Grice, Grice Pudding, Grice Krispies, The Grice is Right, the list goes on, feel free to add to it and see if you come up with any originals ha!
  30. Favourite musicians change alot, but I absolutely adore Queen, Michael Jackson, Mcfly, Olly Murs, Busted and Kaiser Chiefs to name a few!
  31. My worst habit has probably been biting my nails... (I know its gross) but I'm getting a lot better!
  32. Favourite place I've visited to date is probably New York City, with Amsterdam coming in at a close second!

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  33. My favourite food is probably chicken, I love chicken.
  34. Although I do like cake... especially cheesecake...
  35. My clumsiest injury (ruling the Michael Jackson incident out here!) is when I fell down 3 steps (whilst sober) and broke my foot... not one of my most attractive looks ever.
  36. Me and wine don't mix, please don't ever buy me wine hahaha.
  37. A lot of people say they hate leg day, its actually my favourite part of most work outs!
  38. I love a good night out but a night in with the right company is just as good if not better sometimes!
  39. My biggest aspiration is to be working in the Events or Radio industry someday!
  40. My favourite places to eat are Nandos (I did say I like chicken!), Wagamama's or anywhere that does a decent pizza!
  41. I was born blonde, but I'm naturally a weird mousey light brown colour!
  42. My favourite places in the UK are Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield.
  43. I'd like to see a bit more of the UK, especially the south coast such as Brighton and Cornwall, and Wales! I've never been!
  44. I'm very much a night owl and I hate mornings! however I'm pretty good at getting up when I need to be somewhere.
  45.  I've never had a five guys... (everyone seems to rave about it?)
  46. I really wish I lived in Sheffield again, I miss it!
  47. I hate wearing dresses, I'm definitely more a Jeans and nice top kind of girl.
  48. I'm not really a "girly girl" until it comes to makeup, give me all the eyeshadow and foundation and everything please!

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  49. I'm a bit of an organised chaos, pretty messy but it's an organised mess... If that makes sense.
  50.  I absolutely adore winter and christmas, everything is so pretty!
Well then, there you go! 50 things about me that you might not of known before!
I'd love to see some of yours?

Until next time...





 


Now then,

Not last weigh in, but the one before I was pretty angry/fustrated with myself, I had gained a pound.

Source: GIPHY

 "A pound? That's nothing! You'll get it off again!" was a common response when people had asked how I had done that week, but in all honesty, as much as people were trying to be encouraging, it just didn't do much for me, those of you that have followed the blog and/or know me personally may or may not know that I struggle with my self confidence when it comes to my body and figure, I do post selfies on my instagram on my "good confidence days" if you like (ha). - But I was more fustrated with myself mainly because I was half a pound off my 2 stone award at Slimming World and I really bloody wanted it! But a weekend of being slightly naughty (my own fault I know!) meant I gained rather than maintained or lost and I really kicked myself for it (not literally... Is that even possible?!).

Well this week, I lost 2.5lbs and I got my 2 stone award from Slimming World (WOO!).

I already exercise a lot but I upped it last week, doing 5/7 days of gym/swim/walking, whatever that may be, and upped intensity, which was tough, but hey, I did it!

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 One thing you need to do when you unexpectedly* gain weight (* - is you forget about the ice cream and the parmo and sausage rolls you ate over the course of one weekend... oops.)
 is don't be so hard on yourself, I was and those close to me would probably say that I still am to a certain extent, it's only because I want to be and look my best, which at the moment I'm still not happy with my figure, but I'm certainly getting there, I've lost nearly 3 stone and I am looking happier, healthier and fitter, but there is still serious effort to be put in before I get to where I want to be, it might take me 6 months, it might take me a year, who knows? But I'm not going to get anywhere without continuing to motivate myself and work hard.

So if you have an unexpected weight gain which you're unhappy about, please try not to get too angry and upset with yourself, I did, I was in a right mardy all night and became a bit of stress head for a bit too long afterward, it can make the whole process a bit more complicated, luckily, like anytime I've had a gain, it's given me a well needed kick up the backside and I've worked extra hard the next week, so all is good!

Long story short, don't do what I did and get angry at yourself, it's not good.
Work hard, but don't overdo it, pushing yourself too hard can be just as unhealthy.
Look after yourself, make sure you rest appropriately and just keep your mental and physical health as priority.

Keep it simple, work hard and you'll be well on your way again... (If you want to ha).

I'll get back to planning my hectic schedule now...


Until next time!