"Fat to Fittie"

I get weighed in at Fat club on a Friday, so usually have a drink over the weekend and then behave Monday to Thursday. I try not to have any alcohol on these days and eat reasonably well, if this happens, more often than not I get a loss. This week I only need three pounds to get my two and a half stone award, so I was pretty determined to do it and came up with a strict eating plan. Day one went well, spent a few hours at the leisure centre swimming and writing the script for my podcast, I’d eaten well through the day, took in my own pasta lunch and was planning a jacket potato and salad for tea. Everything was looking good, until that is, my eldest son came in. He needed a lift home after playing tennis, but also had a meeting, plus the football was on and it was an important game.

To cut the story short, I stayed, ended up having a beer and a packet of crisps, while we watched the first half of the football, then went home for the second, had chip butty’s and two cans of cider. I woke the next day feeling a bit guilty, but in truth I’d had a good night, our team had won, I’d enjoyed the evening and pocketed 20 quid in bets, we have our moments, but it was nice to spend some time with him, having a drink and watching football. Tuesday I did well food wise and was on plan, no alcohol and ate well, all I needed to do was the same for the next two days and I should be fine. Then my younger son called, I’d invited him for a drink next Wednesday, It’s my birthday and as a treat after the weight I was expecting to lose, planed to go for a pint at lunch. Problem was, he thought it was this week and wanted to meet me with my granddaughter, what should I do ?

Well I decided that the title of this blog was something I needed to live by and I’m glad I did, had a great time seeing them both, magical afternoon that I’ll treasure, unfortunately for me, it was just like Monday, another couple of pints and more crisps, then a bottle on the way home. Losing this weight is important and vital if I want to have my hip operations, but so is spending time with the family. I realise it doesn’t have to involve alcohol, but sometimes, that’s the relaxing, enjoyable release we all need. Mental health is a massive part of any journey you make towards a better lifestyle, don’t be harsh on yourself and try to take the time out as often as you can, even if it does frig up your weight loss plan. I’ve got one day left to try and redeem my indulgence’s, just means having nothing but water and maybe try and squeeze a swim in, fingers crossed I didn’t frig up too much, but if I did, it was worth it.