Weight: 24'12 - Loss: 5lb

Back to work tomorrow already, why does it go so quick? Well Allison took me out to Gala Bingo in Ashton this evening and it was a good laugh but the best bit was... wait for it.... I could sit at a table without feeling like a sardine squashed between a table and a chair. Last time I went to Gala I had to get up in the intervals and walk round because I was literally squashed in but not this time! I was really chuffed and I'm looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in. I'm thinking about going a gym around the 2nd week in April and I'm quite scared of the thought. It's not the gym that scares me, its what people will think when they see someone my size there. I've mentioned this to a few people and they said they will be happy to see someone of your size trying to do something about it which I can see, I'm still a little wary so if anyone needs a gym partner - please let me know hehe.

I'm happy with the 5lb loss this week and beating the temptation at the weekend to go back to my old ways was hard but I did it. I guess having a lot of spare time all of a sudden hit me harder than I thought it would. I tried to keep myself busy for most of it which I think is how I managed it.

Week beginning 24 March:

Weight: 24st 8lb - Loss: 4lb - Total loss for month one: 1st 9lb

Well its pretty much the end of month one and its going well. It's not been an easy ride and there was a time I found myself over the easter weekend staring at a lonesome cadbury's mini egg that was sat on our coffee table. It was a stareout competition between me and the egg. Everytime I thought "it won't hurt" I also thought about all the support I have. That was the closest I came for a "nibble" but I won!. I am feeling the benefits and it looks like I've lost the weight from my neck and man boobs (as people keep telling me). I'm confident of a good second month as I'm already down to a weight I've not seen for 13 years. To complete my challenge I have to be under 20 stone by the 1st September and I'm 9lb in front based on a stone a month. I know its going to get harder but the more I lose - the more I can do. I want to take this chance to thank everyone of you who has visited the site, given me a pat on the back in passing - It means a lot.

Week beginning 31 March:

Its been a slow week as I haven't managed to do as much walking as I normally do but I still managed to lose 3lb. I'm getting to s stage where I'm becoming scared of trying some new foods as I just now sure if there good for me. I have my next hospital appointment on the 14th April so I'm going to ask them to refer me to a dietician. I can't wait for that appointment as my doctor will see a big difference in me.

I had the chicken layered salad from Asda all last week for my dinner, it was quite exceptional and on special offer (bonus!). I also bought a Dyna Band this weekend to start working my upper body so I will post my routine and pictures on the site this week. My target for next week is to get under 24 stone so that means a 6lb loss which is alot but I'm going to work so hard this week.