Day Sixteen

Day 16, eh? They sure are clocking up. I'm feeling good today. I was pretty productive this morning and even went to the gym for a swim. Just having my lunchtime shake now and suckling on my water bottle.

I decided to set myself some goals this week. I working on the assumption of 'If I can keep them for one week, then I can keep them for two etc..'. So..

1. I will consumer four packs everyday.

Now I thought this would never be something I would have to try to do. I honestly thought that I would be trying to sneak in an extra one rather than trying to have four. Turns out I was wrong and given that these are the only nutrients I am getting I had better put that right.

2. I will drink 5 litres of water a day.

I had thought that the drinking of water would be hard as I never really drank water at all. Even when on holiday a few weeks ago - in the blazing sun - I still didn't drink it. I have got better and I can manage 4 now without a problem. I have read on many blogs and forums that drinking more water helps speed up weight loss so I am going to aim for five.

3. I will go to the gym at least three times this week.

I am a member of a REALLY nice gym. God knows why I don't go often. I think I am a little scared of it. Last summer I got into a really good habit and went very regularly then the new year came and I kind of gave up. So, back to the gym I go. I went swimming this morning and as I want to go back to Pilates I booked into that class too. Unfortunately it is on today at half six, so not really the paced out visits I meant. But I will go three times this week. At least.


My main reason for this is that I am very aware that the weight loss will probably slow down after the first couple of weeks so I want to help it out. Also, I will be back to school next week so I will not have the same sort of time to sit and think about myself. When other things get in the way I start to take short cuts and easy options, so if I can set up some good habits now I will try to keep them for.. well, for life.

It is very early in the game to be thinking about life after Foundation but as the blogs I read regularly are mostly at that stage it did get me thinking about how I need to really make complete changes to my life rather than short term solutions. I go out and eat too often and drink too much. A bottle of wine with dinner always meant a bottle each. After dinner drinks could go on until morning. I will need to learn moderation.

Last night I sat and read a lot of Mrs L's blog. This resulted in me hitting amazon.co.uk and I expect a little pile of books to arrive tomorrow. I am all up for complete submersion in this plan. I have lots of homework to do from this week's meeting including writing a letter to myself. So enough to keep me busy.