Hi everyone. Well its Wednesday which means its weigh in and blog day!
Firstly, thanks for all the positive comments people keep giving me... either in person, on twitter and FB . It still feels odd when people say - you look great. On Sunday, I lead an action song and also did the talk at our church's all age service. It was interesting to here so many people say that they could notice the difference in my weight. It was also noticeable that I felt much fitter doing the song.
Secondly, its official - including gift aid, I have managed to now raise over £2000 for the bridge project. Feel so humbled by this, so thanks to everyone who has given money to that. I know the Bridge are amazed by the support
Its been a mixed bag this week. People have asked how and if the way I'm feeling at the moment has effected my diet. Well... up and down to be honest. I go from not eating at all and feeling quite down, to comfort eating when I'm sat at home thinking about things. I guess I need to move on from that but just need to get into Christmas and everything going on at Church and work things out from there in January - I just guess the Jellytots are off which is the hard bit and wish it was different. I did tweet yesterday that I'm sorry if people are finding me a bit introvert at the moment, but thats me and where I am at the present - and probably you'll learn more about me from here than talking to me. But just need to stay focused on this diet now... I want that next 3 or 4 stone!!!
I had a good day and half away from Friday - Saturday at my good friend and his wife, Rich and Rach Ocone (And their son Joshua). We had a great time and went to see Madness in concert at the Metropoint (hence the My girl and Baggy Trousers title). A great evening, and we went to Pizza Express which was a welcome treat (Pizza and Garlic Bread) - then Saturday it was some great home cooked food by Rach - but also I don't think I've drunk so many cups of tea in such a long time..... I miss the good old cup of english breakfast tea and got carried away I think! LOL! But the one thing that I chatted to Rich about was going on a Rollercoaster fest next year... now I will be able to get back in them! I really cant wait, and so want April/May to be here! I've missed doing theme parks and will be an emotional moment when i get to do all the rides I have missed since being built!
Anyway, weigh in today was always going to be a challenge - but I maintained my weight (so I'm still 18 stone 1 lb). I think psychologically I want to get into the 17's in the next 7 days - so will be trying as hard as I can this week, before the Christmas events and parties start!
Anyway, thanks for all your encouragement, prayers and support!
Blessings
Simon
