No Change
No change for the first time since starting. Should I be bothered or is everything firmly under control?
Six Month Review
Six-month review. It only occurred yesterday, today marks the six-month point since starting this journey. Since us Brits love an anniversary, I thought I’d pen a few thoughts on the journey so far….
A Challenge
A no alcohol lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular. I set myself a challenge, as an occasional binge drinker, to spend time in a busy Manchester pub full of binge drinkers, drinking no/low alcohol beer. How did I get on?
A New Regime
A new regime is developing. After last week’s change of habits, I’ve built on that mild success and carried on with more of the same. But how did I get on?
Going Out
A night out is a rare luxury for us. The last two gigs have been hampered by drunken debauchery. In a vague attempt to impress my wife and keep myself on track, we attended a Candlelight David Bowie tribute. How did I fare?
Change Of Habits
Change of habits in the air. After two months of struggling and barely losing weight, I fought back and felt I was gaining the upper hand in the eternal battle against the bulge. So what exactly happened???
No Surprises
No surprises, none at all. Last week was a total failure, my diet spiralled downwards. I indulged in bread and Easter treats, feeling disappointed. Time to refocus and get back on track.
Getting Through
How do you find a way of getting through? A rather spiffing week was slightly dampened as it concluded. There was still a little loss and some valuable lessons learned. And that’s what’s important. Keep living, keep learning and keep going!
Better Days
Exactly how can better days help proceedings? All too often in life, we let ourselves slip and before we know it momentum is lost and life turns into nothing but debauchery. However, with a little focus and clear thinking, you can feel so much better in a short space of time.
Stop The Rot
Stop the rot, time for action! Enough is enough, weight loss going nowhere is beginning to bring me down. Urgently need an uplift…
Getting Nowhere Fast
Getting nowhere fast. Am completely stuck in a rut right now and it’s up to me to punch my way out of it with some sheer determination and willpower!
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Spinning Around
weigh day 20. A tough week spinning around getting nowhere fast. This is how I feel. How did I cope and is there much weight loss?
The Pros & Cons Of Subscription Plans
Like a predator attacking a wounded prey. There are many things to considor when thinking about the pros & cons of subscription plans.
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Getting Better
After struggles and wobbles, things are slowly getting better. How did I change back and on weigh day 19 was there any weight loss? Read on!
Spring Has Sprung
When the sun finally makes an appearance, I feel very invigorated and inspired. Feels like it’s the end of a long, hard winter….
Peaceful Easy Feeling
First weigh day for two weeks. February has been a disaster but I’m feeling strangely optimistic about everything. Peaceful easy feeling!
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Where Are You?
Reflections on a recent trip to northern Italy, indulging in the local cuisine despite intending to maintain healthy habits. We enjoyed the break but now face the reality of returning to healthier habits.
Savage Struggle
Sugar coming back to haunt again, will I ever get truly over the addiction. No drama just annoyed how easy it is to let things slip. And I’ve a holiday coming up next week. Life is so ruddy tricky!
Old Ways
It’s inevitable at some point on a weight loss journey, you stutter. You’re delighted with progression but somehow and quite unexpectedly old ways begin to creep back in. This has crept back into life these past couple of weeks.
Death On Two Legs
Alcohol, and the damaged ankle. feeling like death on two legs. Bad eating, good eating, not as many steps as usual. Any weight loss though?
The Story Of Someone’s Shoes
This is the story of someone’s shoes. My new shoes. How a new pair of shoes leads to a ruddy disaster and everything going up in smoke….
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Perfect Day
A stressful, difficult week hasn’t dampened spirits one jot. But why could this be a perfect day? And has there been weight loss?
I’m Still Standing
Sometimes we might not lose as much weight as we envisaged and that’s quite ok. Because I’m still standing better than I ever did…
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Feeling Holy
I’m feeling holy! More weight loss and positive moods despite a tricky week at work and an infected cyst. Sugar lurks and is always ready to pounce….
Back On The Right Track
After a very wobbly Christmas, I’m delighted to get back on the right track. But, have my sugar cravings diminished?
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Eat Yourself Fitter
First post-yuletide weigh-in. Lost weight but not happy. Past ghosts have returned to haunt. You have to eat yourself fitter!
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Step It Up
Now is the time to step it up. One good day and I feel like I am back on track after a slight Christmas setback. I go again!!!
The Bit In The Middle
Predictably, bad eating and boozing has taken it’s toll. Now, to address the problems and crack on with the task at hand!
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Good Job!
Good job is how I feel today. Weigh Day#9, two months to the day I started my journey. A good opportunity to evaluate proceedings so far…
Christmas Countdown
We’re firmly into the Christmas Countdown! I’m still trying desperately hard to be good but it’s getting really tricky now! I’m holding firm!
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Wonderful Week
Wonderful week! That lovely feeling when you have a good week despite being a little wobbly and eating some wrong foods. I’m beaming!
Christmas Food Shopping
Christmas Food Shopping Food Shopping At Christmas The Pressures Saturday was a busy morning. We scrapped plans to go see the Christmas stuff in Manchester city centre due to the weather. The girls went to the local retail park whilst I took Bowie on a lengthy road walk. Whilst the weather did ease from earlier,
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Never Enough
Never enough? Is a smaller weight loss enough to satisfy weight loss needs? You have to accept some weeks will be better than others.
It’s Christmas Time
Christmas time seems to get earlier every year. Start of December and it’s in full flow. How on earth do you approach the whole pantomime and keep yourself on track???
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Night Shift
Night shift blues! Another cracking week and building on the success of Weigh Day #5. How did I cope with a mammoth 12-hour shift?
Cravings
Cravings are one of the worst aspects of the weight loss journey. Impossible to eradicate, you can take steps to control them.
Success
Success is most welcome after after a poor Weigh Day #4. What did I do and how did I achieve?
Hitting The Wall
Hitting the wall happens frequently when you have an uneasy relationship with food, it’s constant and feels never-ending. You have to ride out the bad times and remind yourself you will get through in the end.
Disappointed
Disappointed to say the least. A month in, it was always going to happen. Minimal weight loss and feelings of slight deflation. How did I address such a crisis?
Temptation
Temptation is all around everywhere. Still managed a good weight loss and feeling very happy with progression so far. Onwards and Upwards!
Movement
Undoubtedly, exercise and movement are great for many reasons. But, as a weight loss tool, how effective is movement and what dangers are there relying on exercise too much?
Celebration
Celebration is a wonderful thing but must also be approached with caution. Look at those scales, just look at those scales! Delighted of course but also aware there is much work to be done moving forward. Not popping the champagne cork just yet!
The Weekend
The weekend was always an opportunity to drink alcohol and eat everything I shouldn’t. This habit was completely out of control. Time to fix.
Wobbles
Wobbles are part and parcel of weight loss. It is a word I will use frequently. But what exactly is a wobble? And how do you cope when they smack you in the face?
Detox
Detox. This feels like a food detox. Week two is going swimmingly well. I’m getting right into messing about and experimenting with food. The changes I am experiencing are startling…
It’s A Miracle!
It’s a miracle for sure! Roll the drums, the wait is over. The first weigh day is always filled with nervousness and optimism. I knew I’d done well but as always, you are never quite sure… How did I get on?
Cracking Up!
I’m cracking up! Not literally but had my first serious blip and this journey is not even a week old. How did I cope? And what can be done about such setbacks?
Eat It
When starting any weight loss journey, the temptation is present to still eat everything and anything. You need to start controlling those urges and cut out gorging but that’s easier said than done!
Insomnia
Insomnia is a bugger. When eating less, I always find I get worse insomnia. How do I approach this and what can be done about staying awake in the wee small hours. It’s frustrating and you have to be very strong.
Ground Zero
Ground Zero. This is the start of a long and arduous journey. Where it will lead I have no idea but I’m determined to get there in the end. There will be highs, there will be lows. Wish me luck!