Midnight Snacks

You find me this morning falling off the food waggon eating stilton and drinking port. Just one last day of indulgence...

Christmas update

Well Christmas is officially over. So I can go back to sensible eating. Not that i've overdone things at all, far from it!

I was ill over Christmas and everything was totally crazy. All is back on track now. Looking forward to the new year very much.

Christmas Eve Morning Walk

This morning I didn't want to get up at all. I was feeling tired and felt like staying in bed. But being obedient to my new routine I got out of bed and went for my morning walk.

It was glorious at the reservoir. I watched the mist rise off the water, birds take flight and the most glorious reflections develop. And there were decorated trees in the woods and happy greetingsof "good morning" all round. How could I not want to go out in this? I am feeling totally at peace with the world.

My mince pie is defrosting as I type and i feel a bacon sarnie coming on for lunch with Canadian coffee as a drink. Can life get any better?

Clemantines gallore

I thought i'd buy a box of goodies this week and so i did. A 1kg box of clemantines. They are a sweet and juicy delight and far better than chocolates!

I have resolved to keep walking daily whilst i dont have the funds for swimming. I got up at 8 this morning and went for a walk at 8.30. All was peaceful and the light improved as the walk went on. The alarm clock went off and i could have stayed in bed but i need to do this for me.

Decorated the tree this week and found that i am still amused by the santa in the chimney decoration the most! Feeling all chrismassy. I hope you are too...

Here is the photo

Appointment scheduled

Have just got off the telephone scheduling my appointment for a health assessment before I start my very official fitness programme. I'm quite excited. It will take place towards the end of January, I'll give you the overview when I'm formally checked over.

I'm also really thrilled that i've spoken to a couple of friends who i haven't spoken to in months. It feels really good. Christmas festivities have started now the tree has arrived. Also managed to turn down the offer of a snickers bar. It's like a whole new me!

The pictures show the mummers in my town the other day. I adore traditions like this! And another full length body shot of me... so i can show you my before and after shots much much later, perhaps next year. I'm not the one with the moustache!

meal ticket

Saturday night was a four course meal at a local pub. I feasted on soup, turkey, mousse and a mince pie. I came home ate gingerbread and drank a bottle of mulled wine. How do i feel? bloody marvelous! My secret? I actually ate less Friday and Sunday and there has been no weight gain! I'm finally getting the hang of life.

It's Christmas and i'm avoiding eating the pies and stollen in the cupboard. I'm looking forward to my home made christmas eve mince pie with brandy cream but it will be well earnt.

Rejecting pie

Still no working computer so i'm blogging in a public space and it feels odd.

I have replaced a daily walk with a daily dance. I have been trying to follow the steps on Flavia's Strictly Come Dancing routine but i'm finding it hard work. I haven't given up just yet but i find myself staring at the television in complete awe of their fluid movements. You should see how I tango round a chair!

A habit that has currently bitten the dust is a dessert after every meal. I even forewent a delicious piece of thick lustrous whinberry pie yesterday. I sit there at the table feeling smug when I eat at my parents house and they are tucking into syrup sponge or some other monstrosity.

I have been weighing myself daily but the fluctuations mean its hard to work out how much i've lost.But i have definately lost some. I will get my lovely christmas weight loss bar working- worry not.

Conflicting Advice

I'm esconsed at the library today, my parent's pc isn't working. I'm up early, breakfasted on oatmeal and cinnamon with cherry flavoured herbal tea and prepared for a snowy walk this morning. Photos to follow.

I have been re reading some of my diet books. What a minefield. Eat carbs! Don't eat carbs! Have 2 portions of carbs! Hell what is a woman meant to do? The doctor has refered me to a dietician now so i'll keep you updated on what they have to say.

I am learning the art of keeping warm in my flat- always wear a hat and shoes...now that is advice that you can't argue with...