I’ve had a few people ask me, how are my life plans, and other things progressing? I’m moving along quite happily.

• My health seems to be improving daily. I have more energy, I’m starting to sleep a lot better, and just starting to feel better all round.
• I’m still losing weight. It’s leaving at about 0.5kg-1.0kg a week on average. Some weeks more, others less. That’s about the speed I want to go. I want a lifestyle change, not something which goes away fast, only to return just as quickly. This isn’t ‘The Biggest Loser’ and never will be.
• I’m eating a lot healthier. I’ve reduced the amount of junk I eat very significantly, and swapped it for healthier organic meat, fruit and vege.
• Still cleaning out my house, but have made significant changes. Still more to do.

I wanted things to be permanent, not just a flash in the pan, so I’m taking my time, and doing things right the first time, so I don’t have to do them again.

I’m exercising nearly everyday, but rest when I’m feeling tired and out of sorts. I don’t want it to become a chore, I have to want to do it.

Financially I’m still getting there, and will be a longer term plan. It is taking a while to stabilise my income, and make sure I’ve got a buffer just in case things go south in the future.

I’m still getting use to spending more time on my own. I’ve some very good friends, and I’m seeing them regularly, and doing things which add to my life not just for the sake of catching up. I come from a large family, so having alone time is not something I am use to. I’ve always wanted a crowd around me, and to be invited to do things ‘all the time’. I’m finding I’m now spending more time on doing things that are helpful to me, and what I want in life. I have to admit it’s been a struggle. I feel guilty spending time and effort on myself. Like I don’t deserve it. I’ve always focused the majority of my energy on other people. Helping them to do things, and not much on myself. The guilt is because I feel selfish spending that time on myself. It’s a crazy situation to be in. I’m always suprised when people want to spend time with me, or do things with me. I will get use to it in time.

I must say, i’m getting much more done at home, and in my own personal development. I’m extremely proud of how far I’ve come in just over 2 months. I have momentum for the first time in my life, and it feels good.

Adz

Well I’ve started exercising more. At the moment it’s not really rocket science, seeing I’m so far overweight any extra movement will undoubtedly result in my losing some weight.

I’m starting to feel a little better. I’m consistently doing 10,000 or so steps per day, and in a month I’m going to ramp that up even more.  The only problems I’ve come across is chaffing. So this weekend going to look for some compression shorts or cycle shorts to help out in that regard. I’m in a fair bit of pain at the moment, and want it to stop.

Waist : 159 cm
Hips :  127 cm
Chest : 144 cm
Weight : 162 kg
Morning BGL : 9.8 (mmol/dl)