Day 1

Monday 16th November 2009

Time to target date: 258 days

I suppose I should explain what this blog is all about...

I love food! I mean, who doesn't? Unfortunately, I love it more than I should. I'm really not in a happy place at the moment and it is all due to one issue - my weight. I really don't like how I look and it's starting to get me down more than ever.

I have always been quite a big guy and have struggled with my weight on and off for years. Over the last 3 or so years though since I moved away from home, things have become even worse and I really don't look after myself as I should. It is really beginning to effect my health and I fear that when my medical for work comes up for renewal, I won't pass it.

I went on the scales this evening and was horrified. At the moment, I'm far too embarrassed to mention what it said but it was really bad. I really need to lose lots.

Today, Monday 16th November is the start of the brand new me. I am determined to lose the weight. (I know I can do it. I went on a diet about a year ago and lost 2 stone. Sadly, I became complacent and put it all back on and more). I haven't yet decided on a target weight but somewhere in the region of 11 stone would be perfect and make me happier than I have been for years.

My medical is due for renewal sometime in August 2010 so I have set myself a target date of 1st August 2010, some 258 days from now. In this blog, I plan to record the things I eat everyday and the exercise I do and the trials and tribulations that occur.

There are 2 main reasons for me writing this blog; 1) I have more of an incentive to reach my goal if I know that people are reading and willing me to do it 2) I hope that when I reach my goal, it inspires other people out there and shows them that anyone can do it.

I have a new positive outlook on life and I know that I will succeed. It won't be easy but I know with the support of my loving family and friends, I can do it.

See you on the other side...