Exactly twelve weeks after I start my new health kick, I unexpectedly reach goal. I am at least a week ahead of my own personal schedule, and I celebrate with a bottle of bubbly and confirmation that I can finally fit into my size 11 jeans again. It is only a couple of weeks before … Continue reading at goal and beyond
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twenty years a-growing
In June 1987, a seriously dodgy-looking crowd stood together in the sunken gardens behind Earlsfort Terrace and the National Concert Hall, to have our last ever photo together. Recognise anybody: perhaps even yourself? The eagle-eyed amongst you will see: - Joe Dalton in the front row (great moustache even then) - Michael Ward and Denis … Continue reading twenty years a-growing
week 10
My motivation levels peak in week 10. After rediscovering my enthusiasm for exercise at the WW meeting, I go walking almost every evening after work to make the most of the evening sunshine before the clocks change. On Friday I have a seriously indulgent day though: my farewell lunch at MAS was yum cha (as … Continue reading week 10
week nine
The challenges continue in week 9. The early part of the week pans out great: I make healthy choices for each meal, including my own vegetable curry in the evenings. The exercise end of things is falling down though: no body pump on Wednesday, although I manage a leisurely stroll (in high heels) to the … Continue reading week nine
Máiréad Doyle 