So to do the 3 in 6 (3 stone in 6 weeks) was sort of a watershed for me, because I never envisaged such a major step, even in my wildest dreams and despite all the LL publicity. For other people yes, but not little (well not so little) ordinary me. However, beyond this point I travel into the unknown and the unexpected. I guess in some ways I now realise I am changing, most importantly inside my head, never mind outside in my body.
It has most certainly become less of a question of 'how much weight will I lose' and become one of 'based on my progress what opportunities does this offer me too change my life forever'. I would say I am now realising I have in my own hands the very potential I wanted to achieve and caused me to start the blog, an opportunity to 'change my life....forever'. This is VERY motivational for me.
And I say this because I guess deep down I wasn't convinced it would work. However, now I am making good progress this is making me think of the positive possibilities this holds for me, my family and my life. I must admit I am looking 'forward' much more than I ever have before. I know that I will do some things differently, but I mean know not think. I know I will drink alcohol differently, eat food differently, just run my life differently.
So onto week 7 and I lost a further 4 lb. I guess I should expect a slow down, but it is still a few pounds over 3 stone. And so my way to the two month milestone. Oh and by the way, I have been trying to walk 30-40 minutes a day regularly, but with the inclement weather this has made this increasingly difficult. Sooooo....I am starting at my son's gym on Sunday. He has given me all the encouragement to join, including getting them to waive the start up fee! I shall therefore make a mid-week post on Sunday after my first introduction to the dark side of exercise.
A newer song to think about in those moments when I am reflecting on what I have really learned. Indeed in life everything is most definitely not lost.
Song: Everything's not lost
Artist: Coldplay
Album: Parachutes
Year: 2000
If you ever feel neglected,
If you ever think all is lost,
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah,
Hoping everything's not lost,
Everything's not lost,
When I'm counting up my demons.
There's always one for everyday,
With the good ones on my shoulder,
I drove the other ones away.
If you ever feel neglected,
If you think all is lost,
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah,
Hoping everything's not lost.
When you thought it was over,
You could feel it all around,
Everybody's out to get you,
Don't you let it drag you down.
Cos if you eve feel neglected,
If you think that all is lost,
I'll be counting all the demons, yeah.
Singing out o yeah
Everything's not lost,
Come on yeah, o yeah, come on yeah,
Everything's not lost,
If you ever feel neglected,
If you ever think all is lost,
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah,
Hoping everything's not lost,
Everything's not lost,
When I'm counting up my demons.
There's always one for everyday,
With the good ones on my shoulder,
I drove the other ones away.
If you ever feel neglected,
If you think all is lost,
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah,
Hoping everything's not lost.
When you thought it was over,
You could feel it all around,
Everybody's out to get you,
Don't you let it drag you down.
Cos if you eve feel neglected,
If you think that all is lost,
I'll be counting all the demons, yeah.
Singing out o yeah
Everything's not lost,
Come on yeah, o yeah, come on yeah,
Everything's not lost,
2 comments:
Hi John,
Well done on your weight loss this week. I lost 7lbs taking me to 12lbs in just under two weeks and I am so happy. Keep ngoing I know I will. Regards Linda
Linda
Many thanks but hey well done to you too. You are also doing very well, nearly lost your first stone!
Keep going, it gets easier
John
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