Absence makes the heart grow fonder – Week 43 weigh in – Day 301

Well I’m easing myself back in. Jeez it’s been a long time since I updated. Guess the fact that I’ve put on 3 stone in 2 months is enough of a reason to get back in the saddle………

Only joking!!! I had you going there though didn’t I??? So, after an amazingly busy couple of months where am I? Well, 13 stone and 11lbs. That’s still an incredible 8 stone less than I weighed pre Lighterlife and, I’m pleased to say, a few pounds lighter than I weighed when I started eating again. Can you believe it’s been over 6 months since I started management? I’m halfway to the long term target of a year eating again and still being the weight I want to be at. So in my last update I was about 8lbs lighter than I am now. Trust me when I say it’s been a struggle but I think when it boils down to it, it’s just wasn’t realistic to expect to stay at that weight. I gave it a good try but I think where I’ve ended up is about right for me. Whilst I sometimes feel I’m a tad bigger than I should be, countless people have told me how much better I look. So, I’ve revised the range and long term goal. Anything under 14 stone and I’m happy. I know this sounds like all I’m doing is moving the goal posts every time I put a bit of weight on but this is definitely it. As long as the scales say 13 stone something, I’m happy. Oh and I feel then need to pint out that the original long term goal was 15 stone something I think!

Now, the bad news. This is a very quick update. Stay tuned however, cos over the next few weeks I’ll be updating with tales of woe and joy. I’ll be explaining how I got through BBQ weather, work dos, holidays in Turkey, Concerts and piss ups on the Eurostar without ballooning out of control. It ain’t easy my friends but it CAN be done.

I’m back and I’m back with a bang!   

G

P.S. Thanks for all the comments/Messages. I’ve been off the grid for a while. It was a necessary evil.