My Life | Plum Paper Planner Review

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to be organised. I write things down everywhere. I have lists for absolutely everything and I will make records of things wherever I can. All of this meaning my planner is essential. It comes with me everywhere I go.

For 2016, I really wanted to upgrade and treat myself by splashing out on a planner! For the last few years I've used cheaper ones and whilst they've done the job, I wanted more! The Plum Paper Planners had caught my eye as far back as April and I couldn't wait to get my hands on one.

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Toted as a cheaper alternative to the Erin Condren planner (which is relatively difficult to get hold of in the UK), the Plum Paper Planner's caught my eye because of their cute covers, personalisable options, add ons and their rave reviews! The fact they are readily available on Etsy also really helped me out because it meant I knew I could get it shipped over here!

My front cover, complete with monogram and name!

I decided I wanted to order one months ago and I finally allowed myself to at the beginning of November, just after my birthday. In all honesty it has taken me months to choose a cover design. Even then I changed my mind at the last minute! I'm very specific when it comes to layouts I like so choosing that aspect out of the 4 options Plum Paper offer was no issue. I also ordered the fitness add-on pages to [hopefully!] keep me motivated throughout 2016.

One of the things I was most impressed with was that my planner arrived in the UK within two weeks of me ordering it. Considering each design is personalised, it needs to be printed and put together and shipped thousands of miles, I couldn't believe it! I was expecting it to take up to 4 weeks.

Monthly Pages

The planner itself is beautiful. It feels really sturdy and the pages are easy to right on. The different months are colour coded and I LOVE the opening page of each month where you can list birthdays, special events and things to remember, as well as space to set 3 goals for the month. Then there is a monthly view before turning the page to your weekly views. I chose the layout set out in hourly increments. The only complaint about the whole planner that I have is that the times only go up to 8pm - I would have liked them to go a little bit further in to the evening!

There are spaces all throughout the planner for making notes. At the back there is a section for contacts, passwords, important dates and two folders for keepsakes. The dimensions also mean Erin Condren stickers (which are a really popular feature) fit perfectly in to the Plum Paper planner - should you want that option! There is so much room for writing different things - you could never run out!

Week view (Option 2: Hourly Increments)

The Fitness planner is brilliant. It's got 12 monthly pages to track weight loss, measurements, fitness goals, highs and lows as well as notes of any rewards you give yourself! You can also track the specific exercise you do on a day-to-day basis as well as your water intake. For an extra £3 - it was a no brainer.

At the back of the planner

The planner itself was £20 ($31) and Etsy charged £12 for shipping to the UK which is quite steep in comparison to other places but given the time and condition it arrived in I'll take it.

Fitness Add - On

They are worth Every.Single.Penny!!! I honestly cannot wait to start using it every day. If you are looking for a 2016 planner, I cannot recommend Plum Paper enough.

What do you think? Are you as obsessed as me?

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Looking Back...My Weight Loss Journey...So Far

So on Thursday I was scrolling through my Facebook 'Photos of Me' feed to look for a Throwback Thursday photo and, to be honest, I was both shocked and proud by what I saw. I joined Facebook in 2008 - so I would have been 14, so I'm not too critical of my photos as I was so young, but what I found in looking through right up to today was that I am so proud of myself and I can see how far I have come...it's only motivation for me to keep striving towards my goal because I know I can get there.

Take a look through the photos :)

Love and Hugs 
Georgie xx

Christmas 2007 - you can only laugh at this haha! I had a lot to learn makeup and style wise!

With my Dad in Florida in April 2009. I think this was probably me at my heaviest

Again in Florida, this makes me cringe! Almost as big as Spongebob hehe!

At Madame Tussauds in London, I think this is partly the top, but I remember hating myself for weeks after this photo

Fast forward to May 2010. 

June 2010 I lost a lot of weight due to stress just before prom because of Exams

This photo really shows the weight loss - we had the dress made in March and you can see how big it is

By the end of Summer 2010, most of the weight had come back

March 2011 - Just before finding Tone It Up

Royal Wedding Day, April 2011 - bulging out of a dress. This picture made me join a gym and find TIU

September 2011 - looking svelter! This photo was the first time I saw real weight loss

Jan 2012 - Seeing the weight loss in my face and arms

Disneyland Paris, Feb 2012 - it's hard to see cause I'm so wrapped up! But I see a big difference

June 2012 - First time EVER feeling confident in a Bikini

It's the dress again! Notice the difference hehe - July 2012

August 2012 - my best body yet and it's only getting better!

Fitness Goals

I've decided that it's time to reevaluate my fitness goals. Reevaluate actually might not be the right word as what I'm doing now is working. 

What I want to do is assess what my ultimate goal is and remind myself of it. I want extra motivation and I know that I can do it. I can lose the extra pounds I've put on this Summer and continue working towards my goal! I've already lost the majority of what I put on but I lost a lot of tone that I'm working to build back up.

I've decided that as of now I don't have a goal weight. A number looks different on everybody. I've always had a number that I'd like to be under but to be honest, everybody is built differently and I've already had a thousand comments that I look like I weigh a lot less than I do. 

My ultimate goal is to be confident and look like I'm having the time of my life in any bikini photos! And to be the Ultimate Beach Babe of course.

Instead of writing loads for this post I'm going to try something new; I'm going to post a load of photos and write what I like about them and how I'm working towards it!

As things stand, I'm not sure what I weigh but I'm happy with the 'flatness' of my stomach and the overall shape of my body. 

I love this photo because she's got killer curves, a toned booty and she's rocking what she's got.  I'm proud of my booty but there is still work to be done! 

Mainly because I'm on a bit of an Alessandra Ambrosio kick at the moment and I adore this photo (which one day I will recreate!) but I liked that she's had two kids and is comfortable to pose like this and has a great body! We're different body shapes but this is fitspiration. I love that all the VS Angels look after their bodies.

Karena!! I've always wanted Karena's arms. I know that she works hard for them and I admire that about both of the Tone It Up girls. I also like the strength in Karena's legs in this photo as my own are one of my two main problem areas.

Another leg picture! Carrie Underwood has GREAT legs! I'm not ashamed to admit that I want to rock Daisy Duke's and Cowboy boots!

The Tone It Up girls! I admire that they both work really hard for their bodies and are not ashamed of doing so (something I definitely need to work on). I also love that Katrina is not ashamed of her transformation and knowing that she has done it continually inspires me to do the same.

Bridget Nicole! When has Bridget not been an inspiration for me? Let's be honest haha. As Bridget is one of my dear dear friends, it is really hard not to be inspired by her! I know the hard work she puts in and it motivates me to do the same.

Sophie Howl! Sophie is in the same boat as Alessandra hehe! I love that Sophie has had a daughter so recently and is already looking like this! Like so many of my TIU friends, Sophie is a continual source of motivation.

I am using my newfound University Student status to my benefit. I have a membership at a new gym, a new timetable and NO excuse to kick butt. I have the desire and the drive and if I apply myself to my fitness regime as much as my studies then there really is no holding me back.

Do I have a time-goal? I try to as I believe it helps to motivate me. My birthday is coming up in October and I would like to look kick ass for that (obviously haha!) However the main goal is my overriding health and so long as I am healthy and fit, whatever I look like, I will be happy.

Christmas is also another driving factor and I would like to be somewhat close to goal for Christmas! That really would be the best Christmas present ever!


Do you have any goals? Like me do you use images to get you motivated?