Survived

Just spent 5 nights in my house which in itself is a record this year. Being in my house, is my biggest risk because I just raid the fridge all day.

But I have survived, of the 3 full days only Sunday was not good (and it wasn't too bad), the rest have been great and the exercise has made up for any slips.

I have done 3 lots of 8km and 1 of 10km on the cross trainer and a 6 mile walk along the coast (on the highway to health)  plus walking around shops (the best exercise) twice.

The Numbers

So today is a new day, first in my kick start, and to motivate me I have measured myself for the first time since before the operation: Looks good.

Not a Bad Week

As well as a positive day with the doctor, it hasn't been a bad week.

I stayed in a hotel for 3 days that has a nice pool, 17 metres long which for 42 laps is almost 3/4 km. I swam every morning I was there, and this morning in my own home I did 8 km on the crosstrainer before I went to work.

This evening I spoke to my friend who had the operation 9 months before me. She says she doesn't want to loose another ounce which is a fantastic thing to hear. She talked me through her hard times and I know it is all worth it. I feel great and look good. I just want to get a bit further.

A Hug From The Doctor

Yesterday I had my 6 month check up with the bariatric surgeon. It was actually nearer 7 months as I postponed it due to my diving trip.

First I saw the dietitian and she measured all my fat, which has reduced from 51.8% to 39.7%, she was very pleased. However I am a bit low at present, although overall I have lost 32Kg or 67lb I have lost nothing for 6 weeks. I haven't been perfect with the eating or exercise and not losing anything is a demotivator, but I have signed up to the GCC challenge to kick start, so I will get there.

The doctor, was even more encouraging and walked around his desk and gave me a hug. He told me I had done really well. So I felt a bit better.

Anyway I did leave with a smile on my face. My daughter had come to meet me at the hospital and I had a bag from home for her which included an easter egg someone had given me for her. Only she could eat a cadburys Cream Egg in a Bariatric Clinic waiting room full of people with weight problems. I love her.

Love This

On Monday I had to have my photo taken for a magazine cover (I know that sounds really glamorous and I am proud of it, even if there is only about 4000 printed).

Anyway, it was taken in a shopping centre and the photographer had me laughing and posing for ages. I loved it, especially as people shopping thought I must be famous and started waving at me.

Anyway I am really pleased with the photos and will share the final one with you when it is published. A year ago I would have refused to do it.

Judgement Day

This Thursday I go back to the surgeon, for my 6 month check up. It has actually been 7 months but I postponed the appointment to go diving. I weigh 86.5Kg which is a fantastic achievement but not where I want to be and nothing has changed for about 4 weeks. I am not eating as well as I should, and not doing the exercise I should I need a kick start, but I have not slipped backwards.

Corporate Global Challenge

Well taking the shoes to Australia didn't work, I didn't find time for the gym.

However I am now counting the steps Ido each day. My employer subscribes to the Corporate Global Challenge and when the invite came out I emailed a reply asking for more information, only to find a few weeks later I was actually signed up! The idea is to record no of steps you take over a period of time, you are part of a team and the online stats ensure you are motivated. This should be good for me and I actually look forward to it, perhaps it is the kicking I need. However it started last Thursday, when I spent all of it on board flights back to Europe from Australia, not a lot of walking going to be done that day! See the excuses have already started.