What is different now with what I am eating to that of last year when I was gaining weight? I was wondering what kind of changes I had made and all of a sudden, there are lots of good changes ( Read more... )

Today I did not want to go on my walk. After waking, I lay in bed 10 minutes trying to convince myself I did not need to today. My mind was saying 'you have too much to do today, there is the shopping and making of the fig chutney, there is the cleaning up and washing and you still have a cold ( Read more... )

Still not 100% over my infection. But I am much better than Monday. And last night I felt well enough to go for a little walk - just to the corner shop and back. It was so nice to be moving! I have really missed it. And I think that learning that I miss exercise is fantastic ( Read more... )

While I really wanted to go walking on 7 consecutive days, I realised that what I needed was a rest day. My feet were sore, my legs were sore and I was tired. I think I need to build up a little more fitness and strength before I get to this goal. And so, yesterday, I did not go on my lunch walk. I am ok with that, it was the right choice. This ( Read more... )

Why was the same route this morning so much harder? It took me 10 minutes longer than usual. And now I feel exhausted and not energised. Hormones? Or is it because I have increased my exercise and my body is now catching up? I don't know. I am going for a shower.

Today is weigh in day :)

Last week I did get a bad cold and was only able to exercise on Monday and then again yesterday. But I was really careful with my food and I am happy that I did pay close attention to it.

Start weight (3/1/11): 140.9kg (310 lbs)
Today's weight: 128.9kg (283.6 lbs)
This week: -1.8kg (4 lbs)
Total Lost: 12kg (26.4 lbs)

That is an ( Read more... )