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Monday 16th January - Off today as sister and I have spa day planned! Day off on my own normally a danger period as no one sees what eat but today did me proud as got up and decided one slice of toast and couple of boiled eggs would keep me going till lunch time. Sister and I normally go for eats and share bottle of wine so made sure kept very much on the low GI track to accommodate this. Kenny can confirm was correct choices on Saturday. Walked to the train station from house which took 25 minutes as bit slippy but again this first and felt good to achieve another self set target.Had salad for lunch with tuna (do you know they now call tuna without mayonnaise original tuna!) Went to spa day and swam, sauna and steamed for couple of hours before pampering session. Really enjoyed day and had noodles and my wine! Very small noodles plate and added prawns to this. More than enough as did not feel hungry. Plates were small too which helped.

Tuesday 17th January - Back at work today so normal routine breakfast and lunch. Working late tonight so decided rather than wait till got home to start cooking which would mean ravenous and more prone to perhaps eat something should not, went to canteen in work and had soup and salad.Got lift to and from work today so not as much exercise as being used to so will need to up this tomorrow.Realising tonight that healthy eating and exercise making me less tired and more energised and wanting to do things - got home from meeting at 8.00 p.m. and prepared tomorrow's dinner and did some letter writing. Unheard of for ages. Also feel my skin much better of late!Know only about 10 days now but my trousers for work are getting very slack around waist and tops of legs. This is very motivating for me I must confess!

Wednesday 18th January - Considering late night at work very awake this morning. Breakfast of egg omelette today and soup and salad for lunch. Left work early as had someone coming to house and yet again walked from station to home. 20 minutes most of which is uphill but managed it in 20 minutes.Had stew for dinner which had plenty veg and potatoes in it. Tonight going to use the recipe just been given and make fish pie for tea tomorrow night. Reads as if will be very flavoursome and I like my food like this. Still not getting any feelings of wanting someone should not have yet -just that little moment on Friday last week and it passed. Think bigger buzz is waiting to see the "scores on doors" on Saturday at session with Kenny and knowing have stuck to my plan!

Thursday 19th January - Egg and toast this morning and managing to drink more fluids in last couple of days so pleased with this. Had herring and salad for lunch today for change and loved it! Continued the fish theme tonight with Pollack and parsley sauce with haricot beans and some peas.I had a lovely surprise this morning - my work trousers were being commented on yesterday as very big at waist and baggy around hips. Tried on a smaller pair and found they fit better than have ever so my shape seems to be have altered significantly. Workmates all commented and said looked good so another incentive to ensure keep it going! Too buzzed up at present to stop but my support is brilliant.

Friday 20th January - Egg and toast and soup and salad lunchtime. Had fish and medley of vegs (all mixed up) and loved it. Cannot wait till tomorrow to see what scales say. Had go at much punch bag and cycling again tonight. Keeping busy and loving getting through things left for too long!!

Saturday 21st January - Toast and egg and then off to gym today. Another 1.5 kgs off and 1.5% body fat gone as well. Great feeling and best bit is this week was out twice so just shows you what exercise and having knowledge to what foods healthy and good for you can do. Went out with workmates today and all very complimentary about what I achieving. All adds to determination. Had brandy at interval of the panto and eating beforehand plenty of options suited me. Did not feel did without!! I ran 1.5 miles on treadmill and ¾ mile on bike today as well as my circuits.

Sunday 22nd January - Banana then circuits today. Again, lots of interest and support and getting to know the other people great feeling too. Feel more often go, better able to do and that good! Came home and had bacon (rindless) and eggs done in non stick pan with baked beans. Husband impressed as thought would not be able to have - showed him eh! Energy level is so high after training sessions and got all my overdue paperwork done and cleaning and dinner in oven. What going to be like when lose good bit more! Cant wait. Turkey and winter veg today! Being called as we speak.

Monday 23rd January - Another good day. Running late so my toast and tomato and coffee went on train with me. Soup and cold meat for lunch and fish and veg for tea. Finding lot of my blouses are big at top so having rummage in wardrobe to see what can reintroduce. Plan to get all my "Clothes for later" out at weekend and put into size bundles. This will be a good incentive I think and be good to see how far away sizes are. Signed up to a workplace initiative today which starts on 8th March for 8 weeks and is a challenge to see how many steps over the period you can achieve.
Managed to drum up 2 other workmates to join me as a team. Not sure how will work yet but will get email soon from Occupational Health outlining. Might have to increase number of times round work to be competitive!!

Tuesday 24th January - Had my breakfast in house this morning - up with the lark - or rather cat who wanted out and fed at 3.45 a.m! Felt hungry when got up this morning so need to ask Kenny if this means something should be addressing! Soup and salad for lunch and fish and veg for dinner again - did I tell you got buy 3 for £10 offer on fish this weekend! Love it and easy to have cooking when you get in from work! Changed my veg selection to keep it from being samey! This week brocelli and cauliflour. Wore skirt just bought to work today - hips fit but the waist is enormous - thought would be alright with blouse over it but decided at end of day not! I cant believe only lost about 7lbs and the difference with the exercise is so amazing.

Wednesday 25th January - Had breakfast this morning and coffee on train. Burns theme day in canteen at work and would have taken haggis had I not looked at the carbs and read 20g per 4 ozs. Canteen Manager had been talking about the day during week and mentioned this to her and she decided to put on Scottish fayre for people looking for healthier options - I had rollmop herring and poached salmon and my soup - it was delicious and the flavours were delicious. Had salmon and vegetables for dinner and am trying at this time to either have coffee or sparkling water and reduce my diet coke to one can per day. Due to have my B12 injection tomorrow so feeling very lethargic but not as bad as usual and think this is because of the healthy eating and so off to do a cycle on my bicycle. Tomorrow when get back home will do bit more.

Thursday 26th January - Had good day today. Was really proud of myself at dinner time. My husband decided that he would like Chinese and normally this would be one of my waivering times - prawn curry extra sauce or chow mein. However, I opted for Prawn Salad and when came was really pleased - lots of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, shredded carrot and prawns. Was delicious and was happy not to cook so was a good treat for me. Bike and boxing today again. Getting nearer weekend.

Friday 27th January - Had my usual breakfast and lunch today. Have been managing to drink more that used too and feeling benefits. Tried something bit different tonight - had Quorn shepherds pie and butter beans. Was really pleased about the taste as someone had told me were not very good and really enjoyed it. Always get bit anxious about weigh in tomorrow with Kenny but shouldn't as I have done all I need to and know I have been true to my ambition to get to "happy" weight.

Saturday 28th January - 1kg off today so pretty shuffed with this. Good to have chance to talk to Kenny about this anxiety about weight on scales and feel better about this after talk re this. My husband has also hidden the scales to avoid this. I know I am doing nothing should not be and what scales show is what is the case. Again, my waist on trousers getting larger so know exercise paying off so just need to keep on this course - sending the blog helps me to put things into perspective.

Sunday 29th January - Circuit training getting easier as weeks go on. Son off for weekend and got up and went myself as really enjoy it. Getting to know all the people there as weeks progress and their support and interest is brilliant. Had chicken and veg for dinner tonight and salad for lunch. I had toast for breakfast this morning instead of my banana but strangely felt hungrier than usually do around 11.00 a.m. Made note to self re this!

Monday 30th January - The weight on scales has eased and leaving that till Saturday as advised (cant find scales anyway!!)
Not sure why today but not feeling very hungry but still made sure ate something so had toast in morning, soup at lunch time and soup at dinner. Think cold working on me! Bike and boxing after tea.

Tuesday 31st January - I have not worn suit to work for about 3 months but had big meeting to minute today so duly got it out of the cupboard - horror of horrors - jacket massive and unwearable and skirt falling off. I don't really understand how the shape can change so dramatically but is doing and that is a great buzz. Have had to go into loft and get smaller jacket and suit out already. Everything so far working so well for me and motivating me on.

Wednesday 1st February - Cold seems to be passing over now so tried my toast and egg this morning and suit for lunch. Had lovely salad and goujons for dinner and this was nice as hot and cold worked well. Drinking more like what need to water wise as well and feeling better for this - skin improving and spots clearing! Had confirmation of the Walking Workplaces Challenge today and been asked to become Team Leader. Accepted and now anyone out there with walking routes can suggest for March please let me know. Off to do my wii zumba now and then some of the work for Stuart fundraiser for Children's Charity London Marathon. All this keeps me busy and out of mischief!

Thursday 2nd February - Another good day. Had my egg and granary toast and my soup and salad lunch time. Had a banana at 3.00 as was off to hairdressers at night and knew would be late home to this kept me going. Had chicken goujons and vegetables for dinner. No time today for my wee mini gym session so double tomorrow!

Friday 3rd February - Always get bit anxious before Kenny session on Saturday but no reason to as I am totally in the right frame of mind now. Have bit of cold coming so have not eaten as much today as I normally would but had breakfast and my soup at lunch. Have made soup with chick peas, kidney beans etc in and had plate of this when got home. Drinking more to try and get the throat back to where it should be. Off work all next week so this will be a test to see how I get on when home alone!

Saturday 4th February - Another good day at the gym and 2.5 lbs off!! Kenny and I worked out that in lbs terms now achieved 11lbs in 4 weeks - just shows what exercise and eating sensibly can do - have not felt hungry once and now seeing results and others seeing it, I am over the "hump" of maybe falling back. This evening for dinner making spaghetti bolognaise and going to use brown spaghetti as healthier option. Let you know what I think tomorrow.

Sunday 5th February - Really getting the hang of the circuits now. Like the twists Kenny puts in each week to keep us on our toes. Everyone anxious to know how weight loss going and surprising number of people who are following it - blip with the Herald Online so will drop note to Mark there to sort out. My spaghetti was fine last night - have to confess not as soft as white but had a distinctive taste which was nice. Will try the other fusilli pasta this week as going to make some of my own recipe pasta during week. Banana I think is better before the circuits as definitely when went back to this today kept me free from hunger till lunchtime. Toast and tomato before circuits was nice but felt really hungry on way home! All a learning curve. Had home made soup for lunch and some mussels - I love seafood and could eat it all day every day. My wee treat on weekends is prawns, salmon and mussels to have for lunches. Roast pork and vegetables for dinner.

Monday, 6th February - I at home all week as on holiday and this will be potentially a challenge as at work have not the unlimited access to what at home. Funnily enough this morning fancied porridge and then had about 6 spoonfuls and decided had enough! In past would have forced this in but stopped. Went about my housework and suddenly it was lunch time - or 1.15 to be precise which is an hour after normal lunch time. Had tuna salad for lunch and coffee. Had some me time and then back to work I have scheduled myself to start this week. Having poached fish and vegetables this week. Planning to cycle some tonight! So far day been fine - not had the usual naughty thoughts - might finally be cured!!

Tuesday 7th February - Had porridge again today and coffee. Think because I am getting up slightly later than usual I am feeling so hungry when get up so this is quicker for me. Had a bit of bad moment when husband came in and advised doctor advised him we need to change practices. This is exactly the kind of thing would usually get to me and although it did and I got annoyed then angry, found myself determined it was not going to do what can happen. Went and got stuck into some cleaning therapy and then started to arrange move! Felt bit down about events earlier but this how I usually get then go into sort mode. Did not want dinner so had home made soup as quick something as know cant not eat but just when get annoyed this can happen! Only thing was did not have lunch as did not feel hungry! Also, never did any exercise tonight and went to bed early with book but never caved in so think good result all things considered.

Wednesday 8th February - Planned my day today and everything much better. Had toast and boiled egg and coffee and did some pottering and some paperwork. Made some time out for me as well and then did some more paperwork. Day flew in and had a go on my cycle and boxing before tea! Salad for lunch and some lovely poached fish for dinner. Husband in later tonight so prepared my own and then his later. That way was not ravenous when he got in!

Thursday, 9th February - Got an Elemis evening in Debenhams tonight with my sister.Got up around 9 and had toast and scrambled eggs which I love and never have time to do usually. Got into tidy mode, dusting and hovering with my music on so hopefully lost some calories that way! Not going to eat until after the event tonight and will probably go to thai restaurant so have to choose wisely if want my wee tipple! Decided to go walking to the station which takes me with my slow walk and little legs about 20 minutes but again thinking another part of exercise programme to let me have my nice meal later. Not been out so close to Saturday weigh in before but healthy lifestyle is not about doing without just everything in moderation (what a very profound statement!!)

Friday 10th February - Been out and about today so had breakfast and then lunch and could not work up to dinner - think because timings are all to pot because off work. Need to speak to Kenny about this as don't want to do anything which will affect my goals and need to get his advice. This is first time been off work on own for week and timings are an issue for me. Know that only eating twice is causing my system to not work as well as should. Also, missing my half hour daily walks when at work. Had been going to go a short run up road to see how far got but again frosty pavements put me off - terrified will fall and break something like last year!

Saturday 11th February - Had my toast and cold meat before gym and was pleased with half a pound at weigh in. Now got total of 11.5 lbs in 5 weeks. Body shape has changed again as well this week - got my jeans on for first time in long time!! Coat now closes across front like should have always done!Had chicken salad for lunch and found half way through was full so stopped. In past would have tried to finish but plenty left for tomorrow.Out at Italian restaurant with friends tonight and had lovely tuna and bean salad - got the recipe and it was so simple and tasty - new lunchtime idea methinks. Had pasta with king prawns and spicy arribiata sauce. Had to be careful though as noticing more what in dishes and large number of tomato based sauces had cream in! Had couple of small glasses of wine. Great to be getting told by people you not seen for a while how well you look!

Sunday 12th February - Banana and circuits today followed by toast and scrambled egg when got in ! Went into town to meet Stuart my son and we had walk around shops and wee run out - love "us time" and he great to talk to about my goals and how getting on. He understands. Even had him looking at the new gear for gym will need next size down!!Late home and husband forgot to put meat in oven so had a Chinese called in - me had prawn salad and was delicious.

Monday 13th February - Toast and egg this morning and chicken salad at lunchtime. At night had chicken soup and prawn and salmon parcels (handmade by me). Was waiting on call which did not come and ate late and felt that this knocked out the rest of my evening as so used now to eating, feeling content and getting on with things! Did not do my wee gym routine as was too late.

Tuesday 14th February - Lovely valentines gifts today and booked Italian restaurant for dinner tonight. Had banana for breakfast as felt bit sluggish this morning and then soup at lunch time. Attending a meeting that went on till 6.00 today so had apple around 3.00 p.m. which staved off feeling hungry till got home and restaurant. Got home half hour earlier than expected so phoned and asked to move the meal forward to avoid feeling so empty that couple of bites would fill me up! Only problem I have with eating later is going to bed feeling full ! But once a year alright!

Wednesday 15th February -Toast and ham this morning. Soup at lunchtime and back to normal at night. Fish and vegetables when got in and raring to go now. House tidied, washing on and now doing my minutes after this from last night. Never used to have this type of energy apart from on a Saturday after Kenny. Picked out outfit for photoshoot and meeting with Herald tomorrow - going to request copies so we can put on site so people can let me know if they see differences - please leave comments.

Thursday, 16th February - Today I am meeting Mark from the Herald and Donna who is doing the Weightwatchers diet for 6 weeks. Had usual breakfast of toast and tomato and had some lovely pulses and peppars and soup at lunch time for change.
Was surprised when met Donna that she is not really committed in my view to losing weight - some of the decisions she makes re the pro points seem bizarre and do not think she will last the pace. But that not my concern - I at week 5 have lost 11.5 lbs and she at week 6 has lost 10 lbs. I am really pleased and today everyone was very supportive of my achievement now and what will achieve in the future. Phil took me out for dinner to celebrate and we had Italian - I had prawn and salmon parcels without the marie rose sauce and salad and sea bass, mussels and tomato broth for main. Love sparkling water and came home with remains of bottle!!
Sent text to all my friends and Kenny in particular. He going to have to put up with me for a long time -his poor ears!!

Friday, 17th February - Had good day today - I have so much more energy now that previously. Everyone at work wanted to hear about the shoot - my bosses have asked if I would speak to patients in future who are struggling about my story to try and motivate them. Happy to do so if it helps. Had fish and veg for dinner today and got onto my bike and punched my bag - hope tomorrow shows how much I have put in this week.

Saturday, 18th February - Had toast and egg and coffee and then off to gym. I really look forward to my sessions and seeing what I achieve each week. Lost 2 lbs in weight and 3 inches of waist in 2 weeks! Knew something was happening last week - so pleased! Had lazy day today but not once did I get the feeling of that needs to be accompanied with something like crisps or something to eat - now get full feeling which never seemed to stop me before.

Sunday, 19th February - Banana and coffee before circuits and then home for toast and baked beans - cooked Phil his Sunday breakfast as he likes on weekend and never hankered - to be honest if wanted bacon and eggs and beans nothing to stop me but did not want today. Had chicken for dinner and had bought chicken jerk paste in tesco to try and combine some new flavours into my cooking - quarter of the jar was 59 calories and only used to knife spreads! Contains mangoes, chillies and tomatoes and was great for a change with chicken - I love spicy tastes and this hit the spot!

Monday, 20th February - Week 5 online in Herald Woman this week and happy with the piece about me. Number of colleagues who read this and do weightwatchers appalled by some of the statements made in this week by Donna but I reiterated this not my concern. I fully committed to going to the point where I achieve my final goal and know can do this now - I have suggested Mark at Herald revisit us in 3 months time to see how things are and he is going to speak to Editor about this but to be honest the article is not why I am doing this - was just a further incentive for 6 weeks to prove exercise and sensible eating work and think this was achieved. Stuart my son came tonight and he was showing me how to perfect the plank at circuits so got my homework for this week!! You will be surprised son next week believe me!

Tuesday, 21st February - Had toast and egg today and soup and salad at lunchtime. Had my battered fish done in grill and some butter beans and peas !Now find got energy to go and tidy and wash and do all the things that seemed to be so non attainable after working all day - I am sitting here at 9.00 p.m. doing my blog and got some minutes to do after this for bit! Zumba wii calling after this !

Thursday, 23rd February - Went to Elemis spa and had body wrap and facial tonight followed by dinner out. No wine after detox wrap so had small platter of fish and chicken for two which was lovely and noodles with king prawns and sparkling water. I have taken a real liking to this. This to me is a treat as opposed to having something every night!

Friday 24th February - Had toast and egg and some pulses with salad for lunch. Went shopping tonight and ended up having meal out which consisted of bean and tuna salad and fish with vegetables. Lovely way to end the week - and just watch what choose from menu means I have started to try new things and love the new tastes.

Saturday 25th February - Had my toast and cold meat before gym and another loss of 1kg (2.2lbs) which is amazing. I am really finding now that I can do this so easily and look forward to my weekend gym dates with Kenny and the gang. During the week love I can do my own thing but still doing a bit to distress after work. Made steak and onions with some vegetables for me.

Sunday 26th February - Banana and circuits today followed by toast and scrambled egg when got in. Housework and then prepared dinner for tomorrow and today. Lunches also prepared so know what having and no rushing around in morning.

Monday 27th February - Toast and egg this morning and chicken salad at lunchtime. Have come down with bit of runny nose and sore throat today so had a lemsip but could not face a dinner as such so had some homemade chicken soup. Early night and hopefully back to normal tomorrow.

Tuesday 28th February - Toast with some low fat spread cheese today as still not feeling right but know not good to not eat! Had a bit of pasta at lunchtime and soup tonight with slice of toast. Hope this goes away soon! Did not manage any exercise today apart from walk to and from work which takes about 30 minutes so have to leave it at that today.

Wednesday 29th February - Better today. Toast and spread cheese and then some soup at lunchtime. Had soup tonight also and took a mad notion afterwards (think might have been magic mushroom soup !!). I donned my jogging bottoms and gym gear and decided to try and run to the beginning of street and then back to house and I managed it! I used to run to shop before fell last year and broke my arm and felt such a buzz with this achievement. Will do again at weekend when time. Told Stuart was so proud of me!

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I have thoroughly enjoyed the variations in training provided and have been encouraged by Kenny's great ability to motivate which has undoubtedly helped me rise to the challenges which have been set for me.

In 6 weeks I have lost a stone and completed the Great Scottish Run in 54 mins. The results speak for themselves!

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