One month in

 30th January and the month has flow by. On the whole I can say that January has been a good month! Usually I get so low at the beginning of the year but I suppose I didn’t have the high of Christmas in the same way, so can’t come down?

Perhaps I’m just in a better headspace?

Who knows but I’ll take it.

I’ve not had any alcohol since 2nd Jan, I’ve fitted exercise in 4 times (at least) a week and I’ve been eating a low carb, healthy diet. I didn’t weigh myself on the 2nd January, I just couldn’t  bring myself to do it. I weighed myself today, knowing I’d certainly lost probably a stone. Deep down I know how much last year. I could feel how much if put on due to my restricted mobility, breathlessness, tiredness and the list goes on, but I just couldn’t weigh myself and be faced with the number.  So here I am now. It is what it is. I wish the scales didn’t have the number I was faced with but I stood on, faced with reality but knowing it is coming down, I know that much.

Another stone in 4 weeks... here we go! I can do this. I’m so excited about getting back into clothes, I’m so excited about feeling my fitness and well-being improve. I’m looking forward to being able to spend time with my family again (my parents, sister and nephews). I’ve got so much to look forward to. A life to live. I’ve only got one so let’s make it a good one.

So, how am I doing it?

I’m using the treadmill so far on the ifit programme with a mix of incline walking and some jogging interval training. I’m eating about 1000 calories per day (using 1:1 diet by cambridge weight plan products to keep me on track). At the weekend we’re having a special breakfast which usually consists of lean sausages (2) poached eggs, dried fried tomato and mushrooms with mashed avocado. So yummy.

Here I am. Feeling good. Feeling thankful but the cherry on the cake would be to have a glass of wine. It’s the one thing I’m craving but I know I need to abstain for now. I know how many calories are in alcohol and I know it gives me the munchies. I know if I open the gate it’ll be one or two Fridays and Saturdays which I know I can’t do with 4 stone to lose.

Jason will be home soon. Putting up a punch bag. This is the next stage to fitness and mental well-being plan, a good punch and let it all out plus burn some fat at the same time.

I know I’m saying it again but I know how lucky I am. I adore my husband. My kids are such wonderful boys. I have such supportive parents and sister plus I have 5 (and more) special ladies in my life that I’m so grateful to have. Financially we’re ok. A lovely house and so much to look forward to. 

2021 is the year to get me in check. I’ve 5months and I don’t want to veer off track. I can do this!