Day 39 Filling Me

This week has been a strange one. With a meeting of the upmost importance and a change in my times, I have struggled to keep up the hard-work. Apart from yesterday (Wednseday), I have, so far, kept above the 10k. In its defence, I did have paddling last night, too.

Day 37

I have located the issue with my bike, and have done a long ride, this week. The chain is now at a sufficient length. I am going to need to change the block, and possibly, the wheel.

I am making the same rides, but need to go further out in the coming weeks. With lockdown procedures coming closer to fruition, I can't help feel that it will at least be an excuse to get out. That's all, for now. Just a short update. 

Be safe.

Day 36 'Give it a week, mate...'

I felt the need to leave it a week, so that I had more to say. Not a lot has really happened, apart from the dire energy levels over the weekend and the loss of more than 3lbs.

Look at the halo...

It feels like there is more to say, but I can't quite remember what was on the cards. Either way, I am still committed, with the need to succeed, staying with me all of the way. It's later than usual, but I don't really want to go more than a week without an entry on this Blog.

Today has been another day with more than 20k steps, so it appears that Mondays are becoming used to this kind of post-weekend treatment. There has to be more to say than 'steps this' and 'weight that', but I guess that's what this is all about. It's a journey, one that will, hopefully, likely, change me, but perhaps give an open door to others. It's like a rollercoaster of new ideas fresh from others, myself and the media that I watch. I have found that I've had new revelations, learning new things about myself and how my body works. I always knew what 'set off' the weight gain, but there is always something that can be learned by trying something different.

My first piece of advice to anyone, would be to learn about yourself. What makes your body tick, what makes it bloat, what makes you unhappy? I have never been keen to use the term, 'diet'. This is because we are always on a diet, without one, we would keel over. The point is, that it is controlled, it's simply looking after yourself. Balance with change, makes all the difference, and there is always happiness at the end of the tunnel, you just have to push past the hard part, first.

Stay safe, stay healthy.

Day 28 Woodland Walks and Childish Talks

Through another weekend, another loss, and another tasty take-away, I spend a lot of time feeling nautious over food. My body needs it but says, 'Nah!'

Woodland Walk

The past few days have seen the 10k+ kept up, with it sitting well above the target. There's not a lot to say, walking and cycling have been as per normal. Today, I went to the woodlands for a walk with my daughter.

Week Commencing: 31st

This week has seen a 0.7kg (1.8lbs) loss. Steady, but more like the level I have been looking for. There has been a clear change in my energy levels, although I have moments of pure fatigue, to cope with, every couple of days. This can be put down to getting the diet right, it is still alluding me...to a degree.

On a better note, my kayak has finally come home. This Wednesday will see the beast, finally making it onto Trentham Lake.

Stay safe.

Day 25 The Ace of Steps!

25 days since entry, another few days to go. Well a lot more than that, but hey, who's counting? It's been a good week, so far. I have kept the 'count' up and enjoyed a relaxing paddle on the lake.

Day 25

The best thing about losing weight is the point in which clothing feels comfy, once more. Just the ease in which my bouyancy aid, goes on, is enough to keep me going. Although I am not drawn to junk food or sugar snacks, I do enjoy heavier food on a weekend.

My current snack of choice: Tesco Soy Broad Beans. They hide on the top of the shelf, but once you have them, they are hard to put down. The fat content isn't great, but they are very nice, and filling. Aside from fruit giving me the sweet-fix, I rely on rich-tea biscuits to complete the rest.

Day 23 Cycle Data

What else is there to say? Our physical and mental health is more important than ever, so stay strong, be safe.

Day 22 A busy Bank-Holiday weekend.

Good day to one and all. It is Day 22, already! With a busy weekend about to end, I thought it prudent to get some blogging in. It's been a good time, I have eaten well over the past couple of days, although I managed to top 20k steps, yesterday. (30.8)

Look...Daily average is up!

Saturday showed that I am losing weight too quickly. This week saw a loss of 2.3kg (more than 5lbs.) This is not great and far away from the steady drop that I had intended. I will make more of an effort to keep up the intake. My muscles are so much stronger, already. My legs feel no strain when walking, so this is a real positive.

Day 21

One of the biggest problems that I face is the lack of appetite. I eat small amounts and feel full. It's a thin line! My bike is still not in full swing, but will have to do, for now. My kayak is still in Shrewsbury! Stupid excuses are keeping our car away from us, whilst we drive around in a cloned vehicle, which is not a pleasure.

For now, take care, stay safe, keep healthy.

Day 18 No selfie for today.

Missed the chance for a selfie, today, but there is still one from yesterday. There has been a clear fitness boost in the past few days and my energy is running high. Paddling last night was wet at first, but ended up with a cruise on flat, sparkling water. It was great! It was just a shame that my boat wasn't here, I want to get it on the water, ASAP!

Day 17

I decided on a walk, today, and have already made it to 9.5k in steps, before midday. With another trip to the park, with the kids, this afternoon, I'm going to be a tired potato, this evening.

I have now cancelled my gym membership as I have found a way to make it work without it. There are now resistance-bands ready to use and I am planning on getting a cross-trainer for my home. These two will do everything that I need.

Be safe, be healthy.

Day 15 Beyond a Fortnight!

Is this the Covid 19 / Literacy gap?

Good day to you all. I thought I'd get another blog in. What a weekend; with plenty of exercise and the collection of my first Kayak, I am feeling the drag. That's right, I collected a kayak from mid-Wales, yesterday. The trouble is, it's in Shrewsbury, right now, due to the fact that we still don't have our car back from the garage.

I have kept up the step-count and made a 10k+ bike ride, today. With a routine, I am succeeding with the program and thus, losing weight, too. This week's loss came in at 0.8kg (1.7lbs), not bad as I can feel the muscle growth that will have held it lower than what I thought it would be. I am always looking for a steady 2lbs a week, where possible. I think I will cancel my gym membership, too. Not much point now that I have found a home method, once again.

What else is there to say, for the sake of journalising this quest, we now have a crack in the windscreen of our hire-car, that decided to travel from the edge, for no reason. 

Not a scratch, chip, nor evidencial push was made, so who knows where that came from.

Until next time, stay safe, where a mask...when possible.