I got woken up 15 minutes early by a persistent cat this morning so I decided to use the time productively. Hubby was most impressed to find I had not only loaded the dishwasher but also sorted out a load of paperwork (I normally just about get myself showered and dressed and out the door). I then got accused of being in a frighteningly good mood at work!
This evening was a running night but it is really cold out and I was struggling to build up the motivation to go out. I'm glad I did though. Once I was all wrapped up I was actually raring to go and ran a whole 5k. I just wish the scales would recognise all the hard work i've been doing this week. With any luck it will suddenly drop a few pounds.
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Monday, 22 November 2010
The good, and the not so good
First of all the good...
I woke up this morning and felt really healthy & wide awake so my increased fruit and veg must be having a good effect. Also, I went for another run after work today. I was slightly slower but did the same route in only a minute & a half more than last time.
On the down side I weighed myself before I went running and I had gained a tiny bit of weight. I presuming its just hydration and little fluctuations but I was really hoping to see it going down a bit just as encouragement. I'll try again tomorrow - maybe it'll be nicer!
I woke up this morning and felt really healthy & wide awake so my increased fruit and veg must be having a good effect. Also, I went for another run after work today. I was slightly slower but did the same route in only a minute & a half more than last time.
On the down side I weighed myself before I went running and I had gained a tiny bit of weight. I presuming its just hydration and little fluctuations but I was really hoping to see it going down a bit just as encouragement. I'll try again tomorrow - maybe it'll be nicer!
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Time - its a funny thing
In case you (my imaginary reader) is wondering why my entries are all at odd times of day, its because I am in the UK and haven't worked out how to change the timezone on my blog. Oh well!
Snow!
Went for a little walk from the Cat & Fiddle in the Peaks today and got snowed on. Despite the cold ears (note to self - take hat next time) it was lovely to be out in the middle of nowhere in the fresh air with beautiful scenery. I wish i'd been able to walk for longer but I had to go and pick up my new second hand oven (thank you ebay). Other good news include a successful day's dieting (lots of fruit and no temptation to eat chocolate) and my mum has confirmed that her and my stepdad (Ken) can come up for Christmas. I'm really looking forward to having a family Christmas at our house.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
First steps
I went for a run this morning, the first time I have run in months, and I was quite impressed with myself. I ran for 28 minutes, and although I covered less than 4k the main this is I DID IT, and I kept running (well maybe 'jogging' would be a more accurate description but that sounds so 80s yuppy).
I've also been out buying fruit for healthy snacks. I'm even going to try pears for the first time in years seeing as they are seasonal.
Weight according to Wii = 14 stone 0 pounds
I've also been out buying fruit for healthy snacks. I'm even going to try pears for the first time in years seeing as they are seasonal.
Weight according to Wii = 14 stone 0 pounds
Plans for today
Go for a 30 minute run.
Clear & clean the kitchen worksurfaces.
Plan all my lessons for next week.
Get a photo of me uploaded onto this blog.
Clear & clean the kitchen worksurfaces.
Plan all my lessons for next week.
Get a photo of me uploaded onto this blog.
And so it starts...
Its a grey Saturday morning in November and I'm making a start in the world of blogging.
Why? Well i'm sitting here in my pjs, there is rubbish on the floor that needs tidying, the kitchen worksurface is covered in god knows what, the house hasn't been cleaned top-to-bottom in several months (I've done bits and pieces but there must be bits that just haven't been touched), I am extremely overweight (my wii fit makes horrible noises and says I am obese), I eat compulsively, I have had depression twice in the past three years, I get excema and have trouble keeping it under control and generally I get ill or feel low a fair amount of the time.
Generally, i'm pretty unhappy with myself right now, and the stupid thing is I have the capability to get it all sorted out but never do.
Three weeks ago I got shingles. Antivirals got it under control fairly quickly, but I had a week off work stuck on the sofa in a lot of pain, the following week at work I just about got through with lots of painkillers, a very comfy chair and lots of 'sitting down teaching'. This week has been a lot better but I still ache a bit by the end of the day. What it has done is given me a proverbial kick up the backside! Not being able to do anything has reminded me that normally I could be doing a whole lot more and have decided to make a start in getting my life back under my control.
I've said this before and then slipped back into old habits. At the moment i'm scared to tell too many people because they've seen it all before and then it come to nothing. Hence the blog. I will write down my plans, my achievements, and various other ramblings that go on in my head. If you read this, I hope it inspires or at least entertains you. I'd love you to leave me a comment to help encourage me.
Why? Well i'm sitting here in my pjs, there is rubbish on the floor that needs tidying, the kitchen worksurface is covered in god knows what, the house hasn't been cleaned top-to-bottom in several months (I've done bits and pieces but there must be bits that just haven't been touched), I am extremely overweight (my wii fit makes horrible noises and says I am obese), I eat compulsively, I have had depression twice in the past three years, I get excema and have trouble keeping it under control and generally I get ill or feel low a fair amount of the time.
Generally, i'm pretty unhappy with myself right now, and the stupid thing is I have the capability to get it all sorted out but never do.
Three weeks ago I got shingles. Antivirals got it under control fairly quickly, but I had a week off work stuck on the sofa in a lot of pain, the following week at work I just about got through with lots of painkillers, a very comfy chair and lots of 'sitting down teaching'. This week has been a lot better but I still ache a bit by the end of the day. What it has done is given me a proverbial kick up the backside! Not being able to do anything has reminded me that normally I could be doing a whole lot more and have decided to make a start in getting my life back under my control.
I've said this before and then slipped back into old habits. At the moment i'm scared to tell too many people because they've seen it all before and then it come to nothing. Hence the blog. I will write down my plans, my achievements, and various other ramblings that go on in my head. If you read this, I hope it inspires or at least entertains you. I'd love you to leave me a comment to help encourage me.
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