My 28 Week Health and Fitness Journey
Over the past few weeks, I have been developing something I call The D.E.S.I.G.N. Method™.
What I perhaps did not explain is that I did not sit down one day and invent a framework.
I created it because I realised I had been living it.
As I looked back over the changes I have made in my life, I noticed the same pattern appearing again and again.
- A dream.
- A period of exploration.
- Simplifying what no longer fit.
- Making a decision.
- Taking action.
And then noticing what was working and what needed to change.
The framework came from real life.
Not theory.
And right now, I am using it again through Project 28.
What is Project 28?
Project 28 is my 28-week health and fitness journey. I successfully lost 4 stone. Menopause and life happened. About a stone has crept back on. Now I’m intentionally taking charge again.
Not because I want a quick fix.
Not because I am chasing perfection.
Because I want to feel healthier, stronger and more confident.
- I want to fit back into my favourite jeans.
- Feel comfortable in summer dresses and shorts.
- Train for Snowdon.
- Prepare for a future HYROX doubles event with Colin.
And most importantly, create a life I love living.
My target weight is 21-28 lbs but I will see how I feel and look as I get nearer.
D – Dream
Every change begins with a vision.
I have created a Pinterest board which I add to daily, gathered inspiration and even created AI images that represent where I want to get to.
Not because they are real today.
Because they remind me where I am heading.
E – Explore
I am exploring possibilities.
Learning about HYROX.
Looking at training ideas.
Finding routines that fit my life.
Experimenting rather than expecting perfection.
S – Simplify
This stage has become one of my favourites.
I have decluttered my wardrobe.
Bought matching hangers.
Created a dedicated Project 28 notebook.
Simplified routines.
Removed obstacles.
The simpler life becomes, the easier progress seems to be.
I – Intend
This is where a dream becomes a decision.
I have decided that my health matters.
I have decided that I want to feel my best again.
I have decided that I am worth the effort.
G – Go
Every day I take action.
I weigh in.
I journal.
I walk.
I row.
I make better choices.
Not perfectly.
Consistently.
N – Notice
This stage is often overlooked.
I notice my weight.
But I also notice my energy.
My mood.
My confidence.
My habits.
My progress.
Because success is about far more than a number on the scales.
The Big Why
At the centre of it all is my why.
To feel healthy.
To feel strong.
To feel confident.
To enjoy adventures.
To have more energy.
To create a life I love living.
The D.E.S.I.G.N. Method™ did not create my life.
My life created the D.E.S.I.G.N. Method™.
And Project 28 is simply the latest chapter.
