So here I sat at 35, BMI over 30, zero fitness whatsoever, dreading social events and trying to find something to wear, trying every miracle diet advertised and slowly learning that 'shapewear' just means it spreads the fat elsewhere!
January I joined Slimming World, and at present have lost 1stone 3lb, with still a fair way to go.
Its hard work, as I really love food. And big bit has a disgraceful habit for cream cakes, and bad foods, so trying to resist every single second of my life is far too much willpower for a 'normal' person, especially after a long day at work, coming home late and living behind the best chip shop in the local area.
So... if after 35 years I cannot control the hold that food has over me, I decided I would have to do something different for a change - my most hated pastime - exercise.
I'm a sweaty person, I get disgustingly sweaty just doing my job, redfaced, puffing and dripping - so imagine it 100 times worse doing exercise. Ick.
But something has to change. I have seen far too many young people practically crippled because of obesity and chronic illness and desperately dont want to end up that way, so change it has to be.
Exercise classes are daunting. Anything you see in lycra is the truth, it doesnt hide anything, but all the gym bunnies and fitness beauties are tiny beautifully shaped people, and its terrifying revealing your true lumps and bumps to those who dont have them - but tough! I'm a veteran of two labours, it never went back to its bouncy taut self, and we are all different.
So welcome along - maybe you will keep me going, maybe we will learn new things. Maybe I will actually enjoy myself!
Later!
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