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

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

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

Week 8 turns out to be a week of extremes. It starts fairly benignly with a sensible Wednesday, despite a trip to Chadstone Shopping Centre for a VIP shopping night. Around 8pm, tired and hungry, I find myself in the Food Court (which, as we all know is the Enemy to WW people). I stand … Continue reading week eight