My Life on a Plate

Weigh To Go

YES YES YES YES YES

My marathon efforts to do something constructive about myself have paid off. Over the last two weeks I've lost five pounds in weight. I am taking up less space in the world and am indeed a shrinking Scarlett.

Oh, I've tried many times before but this time my resolve is much, much stronger for several reasons. I have the incentive, I have the motivation and for once, I've stuck to it. Sensible eating, plenty of water, increased exercise are all part of this campaign. But the single most important factor here is the massive decrease in alcohol intake.

I've proved I can live without it and that's a big confidence booster. Okay, I'm not sleeping too well but rather that than hangovers. It may be common sense to ordinary people but to me the low alcohol intake has improved things no end.

I wake up earlier. This gives me more hours in the day to be active and achieve.

I have loads more energy which helps in burning off those calories.

My mind is clearer and concentration is much better.

My mood is improved and I feel less depressed.

At last, the weight is coming off.

After only two weeks I weigh less than I have in three years. Realistically I CAN achieve my target by the summer and I state in here, I WILL do it.

Sorry for the self-indulgence and bragging but for once, I'm succeeding with something I set out to do and still feeling very enthusiasic about it. If I could tackle stopping smoking too I'd almost be a saint. Oh I forgot, I am one already.

So, whoopdedoo, I'm pretty pleased right now. Walking to my parent's house in a minute. How many calories does putting jigsaw pieces together burn?

Have a good weekend.