Well, it has been a night of losses. I witnessed Stockport County lose 4-2, but I also witnessed myself lose 4 pounds, which weighs me in at a pleasing 17 stone 6!! It feels good to redress the damage done over the last couple of weeks. I was by no means a nutritional saint, but the two sessions of badminton and the hour on the Wii Fit meant I could have some minor naughties (crumpets!) and get away with it!
This next couple of weeks will be pivotal, as there could be some indulgences. First of all it's my birthday on Friday (the 17th anniversary of my 21st year), then I am off work the week after; both of these are ingredients in the recipe for disaster. What I am reminding myself, is that one more good week will mean I have as good as broken the back of 17 stone. I tell you, it is almost inconceivable to think of myself as going below this milestone; breaking 18 was weird enough, but I shudder to think of when my weight last had a 16 stone at the beginning of it. So, it's controlled treating over the next fortnight, along with using the week off for some healthy treats like swimming and walking. A colleague of mine has helped me with the latter; sending me the details of two walks which start......well........at my front door give or take a couple of yards.
Dipping below the 17 stone mark also marks the beginning of phase two of 'the plan'. I already told you that I have found a running track to train on. I think 17 stone plus is a little too much for the knees and ankles (even on a cushioned running track), but once that weight is a memory, it will be time to get my running shoes on (PS: watch for the change of picture at the top of the blog!). The first race of 10km (Great Manchester Run) is 22.5 laps of the track........doesn't seem like much.....but I have an ominous feeling that at the moment, even one lap will seem like a looooooong way (and pleeeease don't tell me how many laps a marathon is, AAAAAAGH!!!!)! Oh what the hell, bring it on!!!!
(by the way, I am due another photo on the slide show; might be a few days late as I am tinkering with these at the moment; first of all the slides are running in the wrong order (I am getting fatter, not thinner!!) and secondly I want to make them a bit bigger; bear with me!)
2 comments:
17 st 6lbs ... good work! Aim for the middle path over the next week or so - no over-indulgences, no massive denials. Just balance. Oh, but I think some birthday cake is in order nonetheless!! Have a good one :-) And get those running shoes ready!
WA x.
@Wee_Ali
.....AND, I didn't leave you dangling this time! I can't tell you how nice it is to see the '1 comment' notification appear. I will try and up the exercise this week; keep the balance but with slightly more on each side of the scales (one Libran to another!) x
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