AWOL

AUGUEST TO NOVEMBER - what is that all about. Well I have been reading lots of blogs!.........does that count?.
However I am really happy to report, I have been on the right track. A quick summary of the last three months regarding my weight loss journey is as follows.

1. I got that really bad relentless flu (it took me out for over 2 weeks). However as I was recovering I was so over myself I somehow got my head in the right space and decided to do something about this body of mine which I really did not like living in any more and made the right choices to change my lifestyle. If anyone is reading this and struggling - please be encouraged! ...... if I can do this so can you! I have learnt that it is all about your head space and never ever giving up on yourself. I think it is so true what I have read so many times before about really truly wanting something badly enough - I kind of had to hit rock bottom, before I knew I really really wanted to change (believe me when I say I was so over myself and how I was starting to look). So many times before I have said I wanted to loss weight - however two hours later faced with bread or muffins, I chose to eat and stay on the couch and watch TV. I am not saying it is easy - it is actually the hardest thing I have ever done, however the feeling for me of being back in control over food and feeling fit and healthy is priceless. I know there is going to be challenges (and boy this week is one of them) and I do and will fall off the horse, however I have made a commitment to myself to just get back on again the next day -no matter what. OMG I am sounding like one of those self rightous dieters! Enought Already !!!


2. Went back to WW and purchased a Spring Pass (paid until the week of Christmas).

3. Attended 13 continuous WW meetings.

3. I have lost 5kgs (it has been slow but steady) - I have worked really hard, however I have found that it is really slow, but I am determined to not give up. Had a couple of gains of 100gms and the rest have been losses! I have found going to the meeting and getting the group support is what I needed.

4. I have also been getting fit - cycling 3/4 times a week, plus at least 4 x 45mins on my treadmill (Go Gabby!) Feeling great. Even entered into the Molenberg Sub Stride & Ride Series (Cambridge this weekend a 15km cycle) - and also planning a few Duathalons over the summer. Gee it feels great to be fit!

5. Decided to do the 101 things in 1001 project that a few bloggers are doing. Just coming up with 101 goals was really hard. How the challenge is getting them done! - however quite inspired now they are written down! Will keep you posted.

Promise to back soon!