The Road to Recovery.

So, last week I had a fabulous weight loss of 4.5lbs. I knew it would be a good one, but it was purely down to being poorly and being off food for the first time in my life!

Weigh in last night. I felt so nervous as I have been eating normally and was expecting to see most of that loss back on. I kept everything crossed for a maintain. I did however see a gain of half a pound and I will take that and food optimise it off this coming week. Weight now, 13st 8lbs.

I am still happy and have suddenly had something click in my brain. I have lost 11lbs since 1st January, I need 3lb for my stone award. This week I will do it.

What clicked last night for me, was the fact I let too many things worry or concern me. Let's take the weather for example. For a couple of weeks it's been a case of 'it's raining AGAIN'. Why should this concern me? I have no control over the weather so there's no point worrying, moaning and getting down about it.

The one thing I am in control of is my weight loss. By acknowledging this I think I am making myself more accountable for the results on the scales.

I don't know where this new out look has come from, but I love it and I'm not letting it go.

On another note when the weather does improve I cannot wait to get to the allotment. There is a lot of work to do, but it's free exercise that will be so rewarding. I cannot wait to have a full season of growing my own veg, I love free food :)

I have started my week with a mushroom omelette and a fruit salad. I will not be swayed off plan at all this week, I'm going to count my syns and masure my healthy extras and I WILL get that next shiny on my book!

In my group this Saturday we'll be getting ready to launch our Slim For Good campaign, a 6 week weight loss challenge that also helps raise money for a local charity. Last year it was fantastic and we raised a lot of money for the Swindon branch of SANDS, a charity that supports parents of stillborn babies. I cannot wait to help another charity this year. It's heart breaking and heart warming at the same time.

One last thought for you this week:

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time" - Thomas Edison

Have a great week.

L x