Easter

Hello,

I know it wasn't too long ago that I last posted in comparison to my long standing lack of blog posts but it has still been a little while.

Last weekend was Easter. We had a lazy day watching Lord of the Rings on Good Friday followed by a day at work on Saturday. Sunday we visited James' family for a bit and then headed to my parents for afternoon tea. I made a marmalade cake and some scones to take. We had sandwiches, scones, marmalade cake, chocolate and hazelnut slice, strawberry tarts and fruit cake. And of course tea. I thoroughly enjoyed myself! We headed home around 9.

Monday I went for a long walk across the fields in the morning which ended up being 4.3 miles. It was lovely and there were lots of other people out and about walking and cycling. Late afternoon we went to James' parents for a roast dinner followed by pudding. I ate a whole Easter egg when we got home.

I did not go to Slimming World last week as I had a leaving do to go to. Since I last went I have had a big meal out, wine at the do and the Easter fun. So I was expecting a gain even though I tried to be good the rest of the time. I accepted this as life is about having fun and it's all very well trying to lose very quickly and always being strict but then how do you cope with events once you have finished losing? I think you would be more likely to royally fall off the waggon than if you enjoyed yourself at events whilst losing. So anyway I got weighed last night and 2.5lbs off over the two weeks. Excellent. I was so surprised. I am very near to being in the 12 stones so that has motivated me to stick with it.

This weekend we are supposed to be going to Cotswold Wildlife Park with our friends and their little one. At the moment the weather is not looking promising. But we shall see if it perks up tomorrow. Then Sunday I think we are having a lazy one at home and I'm going to try making a massive batch of spag bol in the slow cooker.

Wishing everyone a great weekend :)

April already?!

Hello,

I am not very good at this whole not neglecting my blog thing.

I suppose the thing is I just don't do anything that exciting very often and if I am having chill out time at home then I am not on my laptop very often.

I would like to blog more but I suppose we will have to see how that goes.

This year has been going very quick so far. I am feeling content and have  been plodding along ok.

I joined Slimming World with a friend in February this year. This was something I am doing for myself. I was gradually putting on weight and one day was unable to buy jeans in my normal size. I had a little backache at work which I think was related to sitting down all day but I figured being overweight couldn't help. This made me think and as my friend had been discussing joining Slimming World we decided to give it a go.

I have found myself eating loads more fruit and veg and much less fatty foods. So overall I am eating a much more healthy diet. I am eating until I am full but just eating the lower energy density foods. I have still had chocolate almost every day and have so far lost 15lb. My BMI is now 30.8 so still technically 'obese' but heading in the right direction. Whilst it is nice to look slimmer and for my clothes to feel loose the main reason for me was health. I don't want to be overweight and have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. When I have children in the future I don't want to be a high risk pregnancy because I started off 'obese'. This is a lifestyle change to a much healthier lifestyle. I already feel I have more energy. I do think I will always be the upper end of normal or slightly in the overweight category as I seem to always be on the heavy side and weigh unusually more than others of a similar size/shape. We will see what happens but I look forward to a healthier future.

It's Friday today (I woke up thinking it was Saturday boo). This weekend I plan to see my Mum for a bit tomorrow and then it is James' Dad's bday so we will probably be seeing them in the evening. Sunday we are having a lazy movie day. We may also cut the lawn and finally plant out our new strawberry plants this weekend, this is slightly weather dependant. We may also go to the cinema to see the new Captain America film. It's meant to be really good.

Anyway I shall say tata for now.