April 2010

This month was going to prove be my biggest test so far. I had committed to running a General Election campaign for a local candidate, and I knew the change to my routine (coupled with invitations to regular nights out) was going to push my willpower to the limits.

On the other hand, of course, I was increasing my cardiovascular activity pounding the streets delivering leaflets and talking to people on their doorsteps. It is surprising how much all this adds up.

In the end, it was simple. I had to keep telling myself that the whole philosophy was: "This is the rest of your life."

Watching what you eat is something normal people do all the time; I just needed some guidance and re-eduction as to what to avoid.

Simples?

Weight Change

1st April: 16st 0.6lb "So close to the magical 15's. But never mind. This is a good loss this week. I stuck exactly to my points for the week, and this is the result."

8th April: 15st 13.2lb "Down into the 15s now. Really happy. Lots more compliments and am getting into smaller clothes. Starting to see some bone structure in my chest as well :-D Stuck exactly to my points this week as well - some activity points gained by the leafletting activity of the First 72 Hour campaign."

15th April: 15st 12.8lb "Another good result following what was, quite frankly, a ridiculous idea to eat half a 12" pizza on Friday night. Doh! Amazed I lost anything to be honest!"

22nd April: 15st 9.8lb "A bogus reading?"

29th April: 15st 9.2lb "Delighted that last week's apparent bogus reading was not far off the mark. More compliments this week. Am starting to enjoy this!!"

Measurements

Waist 111cm (-11cm)
Chest 114cm (n/c)
Calves 44cm (-1cm)
Neck 43.5cm (-2.5cm)
Upper Arms 30.5cm (-3.5cm)
Thighs 57cm (-4cm)

It seemed as though I need not have worried. Throughout April, I lost over 5 pounds, at an overall rate of about a pound a week.

A pound a week doesn't seem like much, but is a good sustainable rate at which to reduce weight.