A big well done to Louise W, Samantha KF, Kerry D, Tracey T, Flora R, JJ, Laura B, Helen W, David M and Simon W. Late January salvation on its way to you right now.
Resolutions starting to wobble? Biscuit tin serenading you? Need steering back onto the 'new you' track?
We've got 10 'New Year, New You' (TM) packs to give away, packed full of good stuff to help you get back on that straight and slender path including:
- A boxful of tasty porridge from the nice ladies at Grasshopper (to warm up the chilly mornings and get you through to lunchtime)
- An Action Diary and some uplifting pencils to keep you organised and motivated from the folk at We Are What We Do
- And a handful of veg pot and smoothie vouchers to help you through the perilous waters of snacking and lunchtime occasions.
Add in 52 star jumps and a stir fry for tea and you're sorted.
To bagsy a box, just tell us how the best thing that has happened so far in this shiny new year.
Post your answers below by Tuesday 18th January and make 2011 the year where you eat better, do better and maybe end up looking like Joe.
Oh yes.
The best thing that has happened to me this year is that it has now got warm enough for my girlfriend to dispense with the 'bed pants and t-shirt' and to return to sleeping naked.
Posted by: Simon | January 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM
The best thing that has happened this shiny new year is that my lovely friend Jade got engaged (who's going to be your bridesmaid Jade? hint hint)
Posted by: Terri | January 12, 2011 at 02:13 PM
This is the best thing and the worst thing - I had a moment of madness and signed up to do the London Marathon for a client's charity.
Good = raising money for a great cause
Bad = Rainy runs and lycra
I reckon the good outweighs the bad though, especially if I get to wear cat ears whilst I run.
Posted by: Eliza | January 12, 2011 at 02:47 PM
The best thing that has happened so far this year was being re-united with my cat 'Pâté' after she went missing over the Christmas period!!
Posted by: Michael Smith | January 12, 2011 at 03:04 PM
The best thing that has happened to me this year is that I have started a new job, working with people who are not protencious but professional - and want to get a good job done. Makes a refreshing change!
Posted by: Matt | January 12, 2011 at 04:52 PM
The best thing that has happened to me so far this year is that I have kept to my fitness programme and haven't called for an ambulance yet....must dash I'm off to drive to the shop... Only joking!!
Posted by: Tim lane | January 12, 2011 at 06:18 PM
The best thing that has happened to me so far this year is that my leg has finally healed after breaking my ankle and leg in 2 places just before Christmas - so now time for much belated Xmas and NYE partying!
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 12, 2011 at 07:34 PM
the best thing thats happend to me this year is my lovely labrodor Honey, had beutiful little fluffy pups! love them so much!! :)
its really sad cause they have to go soon!
Posted by: Rebecca Edery | January 12, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Buying an automatic bread-slicing machine.
Posted by: David | January 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
The best thing thats happened to me so far this year, being accepted into college and moving in with my beautiful girlfriend :)
Posted by: josh | January 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM
getting an interview for a new job!
Posted by: Joanna | January 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM
The best thing to happen to me this year was meeting Toby:)
Posted by: Bee | January 13, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Best thing this new year - brand new mattress! I now know what good sleep is all about! Zzzzzz
Posted by: Vivienne | January 13, 2011 at 11:14 AM
The best thing that has happened to me so far this shiny new year is my wee nephew Oscar being born!!!! He's only a week old, but his Aunty Kate already loves him to bits!!! I'm pretty sure nothing else this year can beat that!
Posted by: Kate | January 13, 2011 at 11:14 AM
The best thing that's happened to me so far this year was an inpromptu evening on the sofa with a couple of my best friends (one of whom lives in Canada and therefore I don't see him very often). Rum and amusingly shaped gingerbread animals enhanced the experience no end :-)
Posted by: Sophie | January 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Going to my very first Tango lesson - and loving it.... and putting added spinach in with your risotto veg pot - tasty and very green
Posted by: Sue | January 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM
The best thing that has happened to me so far is that I got an interview for the PGCE course I wanted. Fingers crossed I will get it and be well on my way to becoming a teacher.
Posted by: HB | January 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM
The best thing that has happened to me is booking my wedding venue for September 2012!! Eeeek.. so exciting!
Posted by: Alison Randall | January 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM
The best thing that's happened to me this year was the ice melting on the River Cam so I could go out rowing for the first time in a month :) Beautiful!
Also making up with a very good friend that I had fallen out with in the summer :)
Posted by: Chiara_ferrara | January 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM
My 3¼ year old grandson 'got the hang of' (his words)the pedal bike he got for Christmas - and no stabilisers!
Posted by: Lesley | January 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM
the best thing that has happened to me this year is noticing i can get TWO creases in my ankle. i broke it about 18 months ago and have lost my dorsiflexion meaning that for the whole of last year i could get absolutely no creases at all. Two creases ahead of going skiing in March is good news indeed i think.
Posted by: Sarey Wood | January 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Finding a heap of coloured vinyl in a charity shop - the like of ELO, Mr Blue Sky, Rasputin by Boney M and Cool for Cats by Squeeze. Oh retro bliss - especially as I had all these when I was a wee lass and lost them all so long ago. All hail the wonderful vinyl record - especially ones with coloured vinyl. Woohoo!!
Posted by: helena illingworth | January 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM
The best thing for me is starting the year 4 stone lighter than I started last year meaning I can finally take advantage of the sales :) - still gots lots to go but one of the low-fat innocent veg pots every day for lunch helps to give me enegery and taste.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM
The best thing that has happened to me this year is that I've finished the selection boxes, and still managed to lose 2 1/2lb in the first week of being back on my diet. (Just got to lose the other 11lb to get into my dress for my Ickle bro's wedding in March)!
Posted by: Gail | January 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM
The best thing about this year has been finally getting to move in with the love of my life. Domestic bliss!
Posted by: Friya | January 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Friends! The year's already shown how great they are with offers of help with painting the potential new house, to offering support when things go pear shaped and my own buyer pulled out. I wouldn't be without them.
Posted by: Em | January 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
The best thing to happen to me this year is that the results came back for my beloved kitty Emily and she's going to be OK.
Posted by: Olivia Schaff | January 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
The best thing that happened to me so far was that my boyfriend came back from 3 months away in Africa and we will be moving in together! This makes me very happy! :)
Posted by: Alice | January 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
The best event of my year so far is realising I can fit back into the dresses I've been avoiding post-Christmas indulgences! Hooray :D
Posted by: Jenny | January 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
The best thing that's happened to me so far is getting your newsletter! (Hey - there's nothing wrong with good old fashioned sucking up...)
Posted by: Rachel | January 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
The best thing that's happened this year is dancing round the kitchen with my lovely boyfriend giggling like a prat.
Posted by: Rosie | January 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Tons of wow things happened in this newborn-but-already-great-2011!
Like, finding all my orchids both at home and office in blossom :)
Posted by: Francesca | January 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
The best thing that has happened so far this year is that its now officially 2011 and I get married in 6 months! Ooo and a website that I blog for asked me to be in a fancy pants photoshoot!
Posted by: Mahj | January 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
The best thing to happen to me this year is my girlfriends positive pregnancy test...but don't tell anyone just yet...I'm gonna be a Dad!
Posted by: Gordon | January 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
The best thing that has happened this year was seeing my friends little girl smiling and laughing last night. She was born in September last year and after being delivered by C section and having a few complications, she is now a beautiful, healthy, happy little girl. She brings her mum and dad so much joy and I am so happy for them!
Posted by: Samantha | January 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM
The best thing this year?
Seeing my son Bill perform in his assembly this morning ... Postponed from before the snow ... (or should that be Snowstponed?) ... No 2 son finally got his moment in the wobbly school spotlight ...
Over-Acting? ... I should say cocoa! ... but we loved every minute of it ...
You can keep your New year Revolutions and your 7am star jumps ... I'll take a six year old dressed in curtains anyday! ... :^)
Posted by: Jane Carter | January 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM
The best thing that's happened to me this year is having my boyfriend FINALLY promise me that I can have my own rabbit soon... And I plan on calling her Smoothie :)
Posted by: Catrin | January 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM
The best thing that's happened to me this year is that I've found out I'm running the London Marathon for CLIC Sargent who support children with cancer.
Training's not going so well, but it's making me keep to my new years resulotions!
If I win the box of goodies I'll be using it as an awesome raffle prize to raise some moola for CLIC Sargent.
Posted by: Kirsty | January 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM
I've booked my wedding, that's got to be the best thing so far, although with a baby due any day now I hope it's going to get even better! :-)
Posted by: Kathryn | January 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM
The best thing that has happened to me this year is getting tonsillitis so I have to take 2 days off work!
Posted by: Kim | January 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Booking a family holiday and looking forward after a truly awful 2010
Posted by: Abby Bookham | January 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM
The best thing that has happened so far this year is quite simply that it's a new year and I've been able to wave goodbye to 2010 which pretty much sucked! Plus I'm now fully recovered from the pneumonia I got just after Christmas yay! :)
Posted by: Kerry | January 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM
The best thing that's happened to me this year is that, after being unemployed and desperately jobhunting since last September, I've been offered a fabulous job in The Hague. Very, very excited!
Posted by: Katy | January 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM
The best thing to happen to me this year has to be seeing the faces of my two princesses (aged 5 and just 7) as I took them to their first ever ballet class that they have been asking to do for ages! It really was just the best feeling, making me cry watching them dance along with the biggest grins on their faces. They really are amazing and I am the luckiest person alive to have these two princesses and their big brother (nearly 10).
Posted by: Suzi | January 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM
I got a new plant for my desk at work. Oxygen is good.
Posted by: Stacey King | January 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM
The best thing that's happened to me this year is that my boyfriend has started coming running with me, which is both dead sexy and brilliant for my motivation. He looks really hot in shorts and I get to watch his behind when he runs off in front. I don't try *very* hard to catch up.
Posted by: Vikki | January 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM
The best thing that's happened to me this year is geting onto the shortlist of 20 people (out of 3000!!!) for the coveted Green & Black's Taste Assistant role.
So - I really need some help with keeping healthy as I've been tasting a lot of chocolate as interview prep!
Wish me luck :-)
Posted by: Donna | January 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM
spent it with my first ever boyfriend at age 25 :D
Posted by: helen | January 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Finding an Innocent smoothie free in a supermarket when I was actively looking for a snack and drink is waay up there with good experiences in 2011 so far! :D
Posted by: Christina | January 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM
The best thing that has happened to me is getting over the miserable flu I had all over Christmas, and going to see my lovely little nieces who told me I was the best Auntie ever, and they loved me!!!!
Posted by: Zoe | January 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM
the best thing to happen to me so far is that i got the date for my Black tag grading exam (tae kwondo)
Posted by: Dawnie | January 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
The best thing to happen to me this year was becoming a Grandma to my gorgeous grandson Jamie Lau on the 4th of January. He is the double of my son (his father) and just an absolute delight to behold. My daughter said it all for us when she said "how can i love someone so much that I have only known for a week?"
Posted by: Karen Lau | January 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I finally made a decision about my job that I'm very very pleased about!:)
Posted by: Claire | January 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
The best thing for me so far this year is linking up with a very old school friend again after many years!
Posted by: Sian | January 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Best thing to happen to me so far this year is realising that having tiny feet is the key to amazing january shoe sale bargains!
Posted by: Kate | January 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM
my best thing was breaking my arm- it may not sound good, but I've been forced to slow down in life and not rush around manically, I'm appreciating my friends more, I can't go to the gym so am taking lots of walks in the park and getting fresh air... it's annoying, but I'm looking on the bright side!
Posted by: steph | January 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM
I don't like to kiss and tell, so the best thing to happen to me so far this year will not be shared here...suffice it to say that everyone involved had a good time and the water buffalo has now been returned to the wild.
Posted by: Chris | January 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM
The best thing that’s happened to me so far this year is; The slippers I ordered online from a company in Spain which turned out to be a website catering for transvestites (my Spanish is not muy bueno!) are, due to my own stupidity, absolutely massive on me and do not fit. However they WILL actually fit my step-mother who I don’t really like all that much, and she has a birthday coming up! So when I give them to her, it will look like an enormous act of generosity, but secretly it isn’t.
Posted by: Louise | January 13, 2011 at 11:41 AM
The best thing that has happened to me so far this year is sitting on a ski lift in the alps with my friend Nick singing the gummy bears theme tune (barbershop quartet version!) at the top of his voice as we sailed over pistes full of confused skiers.....
Posted by: Hatti | January 13, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Finally getting that I am so fortunate in the face of what is happening to so many and beginning to really act on this knowldege and living live to the full.
Posted by: Chesca | January 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM
i found it was easier than i expected to sacrifice my ben & jerry's and haagen dazs ice cream for a bit of a new year sugar detox. wicked cravings after a few days, but am sticking with it (innocent smoothies are featuring heavily in my snacks, and the pineapple and coconut one is my fave post-gym drink)
Posted by: max | January 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM
The best thing that's happened so far this year is that I'm happy and motivated and full of good cheer ... despite the bad - that I've just discovered I've got a prolapse and have to have an emergency hysterectomy!! A bit of a shock to the system ... but at least I have a very good excuse to get fit and healthy and back on track - and I will WITH GUSTO (and hopefully with your help!)!
Posted by: Sarah-Jayne Windridge-France | January 13, 2011 at 11:47 AM
My morning sickness is finally easing off! It's a whole new lease of life...
Posted by: Erin | January 13, 2011 at 11:49 AM
The best thing that has happened to me this year is life, it's all around us;and that my daughter is expecting our fifth grandchild this year.....I'm so happy I could scream!!!!!
Posted by: Anita | January 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM
The best thing that's happened so far this year is the snow melting to reveal the ground still underneath - yay! I can now get back to wearing ridiculous and impractical shoes again. They'll be much comfier if I lose a little weight - keep me on track with yo tasty lookin' pack!
Posted by: Llara | January 13, 2011 at 11:53 AM
The best thing that has happened so far this year is that I am GETTING MARRIED! After waiting since Christmas 2005 when i got engaged, this year the deed is finally being done! Weeeeeeee! very excited!
Posted by: Kathryn Murphy | January 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Getting made redundant!
'But that's not good!' you might say...
Well it could be if I find a really cool new job with interesting people and lots of fruit and veg related banter (any jobs going at Innocent?)
Posted by: Joe | January 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM
The best thing that happened to me was being called a MILF for the first time ever.
I am to keep it up.
Posted by: HelsBels | January 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM
The best think that happened to me was finding a lone marmite mini-bell hiding in the back of the fridge when searching for snacks. Nom, nom, nom!
Posted by: Liz | January 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM
best thing so far this year has to be clearing the mental fog just enough to start a new book (Thursbitch by Alan Garner, since you ask) for the first time in years - a pleasure re-discovered after too long.
Posted by: Richard | January 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM
The best thing that happened to me this new year is that even though I'm suffering with a mystery medical condition which is making life difficult, my girlfriend still said she wants to marry me. Now we're engaged and planning our wedding, and it's made me the happiest man in the world.
Posted by: Benji Starr | January 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM
the best thing that has happened to me this year id that I have acquired a teasmade and now have a nice hot pot of tea waiting in the morning when the alarm goes off, hurray!
Posted by: Laura | January 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM
The best thing that has happened to me this year is waking up on New Year's Day on holiday in Washington DC with my scrummy boyfriend, and spending the day at Washington Zoo - their 2 Giant Pandas are so cute and cuddly! Sadly we had to come home again (without pandas!) but I still have a scrummy boyfriend.
Happy New Year to all at Innocent - please keep doing what you do xx
Posted by: Alex | January 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM
The best thing so far this year is booking a third holiday for this year. Woo hoo!
Posted by: Rebecca Bird | January 13, 2011 at 12:35 PM
The best thing that's happned to me is that by some miracle of science I awoke on Sunday hangover free and jumped out of bed for a brisk 3.5 mile walk by the seaside, in the sunshine :) This despite drinking a LOT of champagne and Sancerre the night before, celebrating my BFF's birthday, and boogying in to the early hours... The only thing is, I do worry where my hangover actually went...
Posted by: Jodea | January 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM
The best thing that has happened to me this year is the news of my brother's wedding in May in New Zealand (where all my family live) so we are looking forward to a visit home for the occassion (and must lost 20 lbs before we get there!)
Posted by: Tanya | January 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Best thing so far in this lovely new year? Finding out a friend will be back in this country in April - plans already made to meet up and catch up.
Posted by: Hannah | January 13, 2011 at 12:43 PM
The best thing to have happened to me this year is getting my boss to agree to pay for my new carbon fibre road bike which has allowed me to be able to afford the hellishly expensive IronMan training programme I have just bought in advance of my IM challenge later this year. Excellent times.
Posted by: Leah | January 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM
The best thing to happen so far this year was spending time with my 2 children and 3 grandchildren and laughing till I cried. Plus now have date for MRI scan on my back so hopefully 2011 will see my walking improve and maybe I could even dance again. What a great thing to look forward to (even if I have to have an op first) easy peasy.
Posted by: Annie | January 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM
The best thing that happened this year so far is that my partner found some work after 10 months of unemployment and suffering the job centre, and gradually going insane from applying for thousands of jobs and daily speaking to Agencies that say no! :o)
Posted by: Emma Shaw | January 13, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Getting a gorgeous new puppy Lucky, which means starting the year healthily with lots of walking (and Innocent Smoothies of course). It also means a lot more chewed socks.
Posted by: Kerrie | January 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM
I sang in the Messiah and it was brilliant. We got a great review in the Glasgow Herald too!
Posted by: JJ | January 13, 2011 at 12:57 PM
The best thing that has happened to me this year is discovering miniature vegetables like baby eggplants and Tom Thumb Lettuces, which are brilliantly useful for whenever I want to pretend that I am in fact a giant!
Posted by: Vince Ryan | January 13, 2011 at 01:11 PM
I was really really desperate for the loo and just made it in time the other day.
Posted by: matthew | January 13, 2011 at 01:18 PM
The best thing that has happened this shiny new year is discovering innocent's new Portuguese Red Pepper Piri Piri veg pot. Delicious!
Posted by: Adam | January 13, 2011 at 01:24 PM
The best things that have happened to me so far this year have been getting a new job in the field I've spent an awful lot of my time and money training for, getting acknowledgement for my hard work and finding out me and my partner have a whole future ahead of us together!
Posted by: kat | January 13, 2011 at 01:31 PM
The best thing that has happened to me is that my beloved football team won a match on Saturday (hasn't happened much lately!) and got through to the 4th round of the FA Cup. If my team are winning, it makes me feel good and I'm more able to withstand all of life's niggles.
Posted by: Hazel | January 13, 2011 at 01:32 PM
The best thing so far this year is that I've stuck to my resolution of not worrying about my weight, lack of excercise and drinking habits!
Posted by: Jason Asker | January 13, 2011 at 01:33 PM
The best thing to happen to me this year was after many failed attempts managing to actually do a realistic 'running man' dance in celebration of a delicious innocent veg pot. Yumksi.
Posted by: Paul | January 13, 2011 at 01:34 PM
A new year, a new flat with my lovely boyfriend and our beautiful new slow cooker! A year ahead of great (& convenient)eating together :)
Posted by: Ruth Hall | January 13, 2011 at 01:37 PM
The stuffed toy hedgehogs that our Granny & Gramps gave us for Christmas have been finding their way into new and inventive places around the house (thanks to my silly husband!) I wrote to Granny & Gramps to tell them about the hedgehog adventures (who I didn't know haven't been well) and the letter had them laughing for the first time in days! Making Granny & Gramps laugh is the best thing that's happened to me so far this year!
Posted by: Flora | January 13, 2011 at 01:39 PM
The best thing that has happened to me was getting tickets to see "Much Ado about Nothing in the summer. I thought things couldn't get any better when my bestest mate from Uni agreed to come with me. Things keep getting better - we're now at 3 uni friends going and one pulling out all the stops to arrange to come over from Belgium. first time we've all been together since results day 1995. 2011 - Bring it on!
Posted by: Louisa | January 13, 2011 at 01:39 PM
The best thing that has happened to me so far this shiny new year is getting through my confirmation letter that I can be a blood donor and start to help save lives.
Posted by: Louise Wright | January 13, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Pulling off a surprise birthday party for my husband - he once said I'd never be able to pull one off, but I not only did, but got his friends from Bath & Newcastle to make it! :)
Posted by: Mel Minty | January 13, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Best thing that happened so far this year was being able to give my Dad his birthday prezzy (the Idea for which I've had brewing for nearly a year)!
Posted by: Richard | January 13, 2011 at 01:44 PM
The best thing to happen to me this year was to be accepted as a volunteer for The Kids Company. New Years Resolution number one in progress! 2011 Heaven starts with giving a bit back!Happy New Year Innocent x
Posted by: Sophie | January 13, 2011 at 01:45 PM
thE BEST THING THAT HAPPED TO ME WAS I GOT TO SPENS NEW YEARS DAY WITH MY CJILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
Posted by: Yvonne Parsons | January 13, 2011 at 01:45 PM
....Joe looks lovely!
Posted by: Sophie | January 13, 2011 at 01:46 PM
The best thing that's happened to me this shiny new year is finally fitting back in to my gorgeous going out dress which has been looking at me for years
Posted by: Bekki Little | January 13, 2011 at 01:47 PM
The best thing to happen to us so far this year is our little baby boy sleeping at night!
Posted by: Kerrie Thackray | January 13, 2011 at 01:50 PM