This was supposed to be a month on from my last post and I was a little wary that I would be reporting little or no progress.
Happily, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The last Friday of every month used to be weigh-in day and it occurred to me this morning to take a sneaky look. Around a year ago we were excitedly anticipating a major holiday and I had slimmed down to a weight not seen in decades. A mixture of being freed from the confines of the office desk and a general nod in the direction of eating & drinking healthily, had resulted in a dramatic drop. From a heady all-time high of 16st 7lb I was a sylph-like 13st 3lb. I felt great and even attracted the occasional compliment. Of course the holiday took its predicted toll and I was nearer to 14st when we got home.
As previously mentioned, increasing age means we are more exposed to the effects of over-indulgence and this was causing some concern. Coupled with plentiful opportunities to socialise this means a potentially lethal cocktail.
Now for the satisfied “but”……..despite all the above, today I checked in bang on 13st 3lb and I couldn’t be more chuffed. It seems that the current level of exercise and moderation in all things is more that sufficient to maintain this old body at a sensible and relatively healthy weight. Of course the idiots that live by the BMI cobblers will say I am still edging toward being obese but frankly they can beggar off.
So here it is, yet another fresh start but this one seems too be paying off. A day out today eating & drinking with my brother may be better for the soul than the old body, but it seems like a good way to celebrate success – and to set the next target.
The next big holiday is March/April next year and a little “headroom” is going to be needed to be able to fully enjoy a month of all-inclusive over indulgence. Something under 13st would be great and the way I feel today that should be easily achievable…….so watch this space for the next update!
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