1st September sees the start of my budget come into effect. I have mainly worked out my income and expenses going out for September and now it means I have to spend my target amout each month and I should be fine. I've invested in a railcard which gets me a 1/3 of rail fares, plus my local cinema offers a unlimited movie card where I pay a set amount each month and watch as many movies as I please. Plus being with them for a year, I get 25% off food and drink too.

Now. I've always been big, as a child and adult. I did used to go to the gym on a regular basis but that stopped when I went to see the love of my life in America for 3 weeks. Since I've been backed I've lacked any enthusiasm to go back and I have noticed that some unwanted fat is beggining to return on my stomach.

Well I've decided to start an FA journal on my progress towards living a healthier life. Im sick of being fat and want to be in as healthy shape as I can be, especially as my fiancé is skinnier than me. If I can lose a bit of belly fat and a few inches of my waist by Christmas then I will be pleased.

Finally, on the topic of Christmas, I posted a link to benthehusky's journal post about story commissions. We're looking to save up enough money so he can come over to England and experience how my family and I celebrate Christmas. Normally lots of alcohol and turkey. I am working as much as I can to help finance this but if you guys would be awesome enough to even take a look then we would appreciate it so much. We understand finances are tight for everyone. Ben is working hard to look for a job and trust me, he has been doing all he can.

Many thanks and god bless you all :)