The Eve of the War

Well, to pen a phrase from one of my favourite CD's - this is the Eve of the War (Jeff Wayne's 'war of the worlds' incase you are wondering).

And I thought this was the apt time to start a blog on what is going to prove to be the hardest physical challenge of my life yet. For the past 3 years I've been through a mental challenge with my college degree - and now this challenge is going to be another that will, no doubt change my life. This is going to be a War - and this is the eve of that war.

The aims of this blog are to keep everyone up-to-date on how I'm doing, my struggles, my thoughts in all of this. 

As most of you will know, my first aim - is to lose 3 stone by Christmas. I was encouraged by a friend to do this sponsored - and I have been absolutely amazed and humbled with the money that has already come in. Its not to late, and details of all of that an how to donate can be found at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SimonFutcher . The charity I'm raising money for is one dear to my heart as I am a trustee for it - and I couldn't think of a better way to encourage myself.

So..... I bet you are asking, how does one prepare for the biggest challenge of ones life....... Well it has been the final blowout.

I was camping with friends last week in Shepton Mallet and I ended up on a good last night bing of Burger and cheesy chips on what has been labelled blow-out Saturday. Today, it was a good roast chicken with trimmings... so I am now mentally fit to go the course. 

As I sit here and write this, I am enjoying my last cup of tea with milk, as I return to fruit tea tomorrow.

And tomorrow is a busy day! I met the personal trainer at the Gym for the initial consultation and plan setting, and then Wednesday will be the official first weigh in!

So, until tomorrow - here is to the 'eve of the war'! 

And its not too late.... please donate!