My Life on a Plate

Taking Steps

I'll never be a health fanatic but since the start of this year I've felt so tired and lethargic I decided I must make more effort. I have so many bad habits it would be unrealistic to tackle everything at once, so small steps will have to do for the moment.

Yesterday not one drop of alcohol passed my lips. Now that might not sound much to most people, but for someone who's a bit of a tippler it's quite a big deal. It wasn't as bad as I anticipated, I didn't get the shakes or hit anyone and now I've proved I can go without, I'll do it more often. So, it was bottled water all day which was fine, but it did feel a bit frumpish sitting there with hubby sipping our Horlicks last thing like Darby and Joan. Didn't sleep too badly considering.

I've also bought one of those pedometer things, just out of curiosity, not for serious intentions. According to my new device I have managed the ten thousand recommended steps today. I'm not sure how accurate it is and I did notice it went up four steps when I dropped it, but it keeps small minds amused. I reckon most of those steps have been taken going upstairs to the bog to get rid of all that bottled water.

I do feel less tired though already. Out with friends tonight so a little vino is in order, but my resolve to try harder is still in tact. Who knows? In a few months time I could become sylphlike and sensible. Nah, I dont think so either.