I’m heading off to Scotland for New Years so I thought I’d ask AI to go through the last 12 months and to produce a review based on the blog posts from 2025. It has been a year of significant emotional transitions, “scales of doom” fluctuations, and a continued commitment to finding balance.
Here is a recap of your last 12 months at Fatboy Slimmer:
The Early Year: Renewal and Movement (Jan – April)
A Fresh Start: You kicked off the year by migrating the site to a new host in March and getting back into a consistent walking routine.
The “Monday Mooch”: You documented your walks at Llanishen Reservoir and Cefn Onn Park, pushing yourself to extend your distance to around 4 miles.
The Struggles: March wasn’t without its hurdles; you noted a “sad bad week” where you lost a bit of control, but you used the blog to hold yourself accountable.
The Spring & Summer: Highs and Lows (May – August)
Travel and Music: May was a standout month with trips to Blackpool and a “Manics Weekend.” You balanced these adventures with your Slimming World goals, even when the “Mad May” energy made things difficult.
A New Chapter: By the end of May, you transitioned to a new Slimming World group, moving your weigh-in and update day to Thursdays.
Heartbreak: July was particularly difficult. You shared the devastating news of the loss of your companion, Ozzy T. Moggy, which cast a shadow over the summer months.
Consistency: Despite the grief, you kept going, noting a “Mid-Point” check-in in June and staying active with swimming at Maindy.
The Spring & Summer: Highs and Lows (May – August)
Scottish Adventures: September featured a “magnificent week” in Scotland with Alex. While the Scottish beer and food led to a gain, you bounced back immediately with a massive 5.5lb loss the following week.
Birthday & Remembrance: October brought a mix of emotions—marking four years since your mum’s passing and celebrating your 56th birthday. You found solace in “neutral brain” weekends, playing No Man’s Sky and PS5 to stay away from temptations.
Swimming Milestones: You hit 13 weeks of consistent swimming, shifting your mindset from “counting lengths” to simply “staying moving.”
The Spring & Summer: Highs and Lows (May – August)
The Bread Maker Incident: November saw a humorous but frustrating “Brain Fade” where you inexplicably bought a bread maker, realized it was “dangerously” delicious, and promptly decided to sell it to get back on track.
Scale Struggles: After some solid 3lb and 4lb losses earlier in the autumn, the end of the year became a battle against “lazy” meal planning and the inevitable temptations of the Christmas season.
Final Outlook: Your most recent posts in December (“Not the best”) reflect the honesty of your journey—acknowledging that while sticking to the plan is currently “extremely difficult,” you are still showing up and reflecting on what needs to change for 2026.
Key Themes of 2025:
Resilience: You navigated the loss of Ozzy and the emotional weight of October with grace.
Self-Awareness: Whether it was the “bread maker” or “lazy breakfasts,” you were quick to identify why things were slipping.
Activity: 2025 was a year of movement, from reservoir walks to 13+ weeks in the pool.
Thank you.
Thanks all for your support during 2025. It’s not been the best of years but there has been lots of travelling and music.
2026 will be a better year. I will be making changes. Some will hurt and other not so much. I will bring these to you as best as I can and will go over what I’m going to do when I’m back from Scotland.
