New plans

I’ve been happily plodding along without consciously thinking about my weight for quite a long time. It seems mad now, but when I was a member of a gym a good five years ago, I was there all the time. I loved the classes and using the equipment. I lost over two stone in weight and felt much better for it.

This last week I’ve been umming and ahhing about doing something about my weight again. I think it was putting on a dress and really noticing the cocktail belly (as opposed to beer belly…). It’s strange that during lockdown I’ve put on a kilo, yet I’ve drunk more cocktails regularly and don’t feel like I’ve moved as much. Although having the children around so much certainly makes me move more than when I’m home by myself!

I’ve decided to share my journey of getting fit and doing the Couch to 5k on social media, if only for some accountability! I’ve completed week 1 in just four days (I know, I’ve not had as many rest days as they advise!), and I’m keen to keep the momentum up. I have never enjoyed running, on the treadmill or otherwise, but actually I’m loving this.

I spent today packing and planning for a little break away, planning my meals for the next few days, doing my jigsaw, buying birthday presents, doing all the washinf/cleaning, doing another jog/walk and finally finishing with a delicious salad and watching Friends (side note – I had NEVER watched an entire episode of Friends before, but now it’s on Netflix I’m starting at the beginning and loving it!).

And you know what? Considering I’ve been home alone all day, I have actually really enjoyed today and feel it’s been amazing for my mental health. I’ve listened to what I needed and reacted accordingly. I’ve not napped (and haven’t for a good few days now!) and haven’t even felt hungry when I was trying to be good and only eat fruit/healthy things. I’ve surprised myself today, and wanted to document it so I can look back on the harder days and know it can be done. There are positives to be found each and every day.