Thursday

Would you believe it, I hop on the scales this morning and they say 74.3kgs!! Fluke I think?! Maybe because I weighed myself after my morning ablutions and before eating breakfast!! If it's not a fluke I can be proud of myself! Has this happened to anyone else after 24 hours of a 'diet'? What I have found hard since yesterday is not eating the odd biscuit with a cup of tea or coffee, I'll be going shopping in the next couple of days and might look out for some 'healthier' snack options without going over the top though! Does anyone recommend a particular brand? Must admit, I'm looking forward to a glass of wine tomorrow! It's a strictly NO alcohol policy Monday to Thursday and the odd glass Friday to Sunday! Here's keeping fingers crossed for tomorrow's weigh-in!

Date: 10th March 2011
Weight: 74.3kgs

Speak tomorrow!
Mrs. Weak-willed

Ash Wednesday

Well here goes! I'm speaking to myself at the moment (no-one has found my blog yet, must do something about that!! It's all new to me! Any hints?), but psychologically I have set myself a task and I am determined to see it through! Needless to say, it's the first day of the diet today. Having looked through some books last night, I am going to "losely" follow a low-fat diet and watch my calorie intake. Basically, I'm going to reduce my portions, stop eating butter and too much cheese, and just have the odd glass of wine at the weekends! Come on, I'm only human!! Obviously the scales said the same this morning as yesterday, diet only started today remember!

Date: 9th March 2011
Weight: 75kgs

Speak tomorrow!
Mrs. Weak-willed

Shrove Tuesday

Before I launch into a 'Bridget Jones' style diary, let me introduce myself! For the last 10 years I have lived in France. I am originally from England. I teach English in local primary schools. Living in France is great, but not for my figure!! Since moving here in 2001 I have piled on the weight, too much good food and wine! To cut a long story short, I was teaching my pupils today about Shrove/Pancake Tuesday and was suddenly inspired! I thought to myself, Lent starts tomorrow!

I must be the most weak-willed person in the world, so I have decided to set myself a personal challenge! I am going to try and lose 14 lbs (about 6.5kgs) in the next 46 days, i.e. by Easter Sunday! My intention is also to carry on losing afterwards too, but for the moment that is my goal! I need all the encouragement I can get, so useful tips would be much appreciated!! I am certainly not going on any crash diets, as they are pointless, after all I want to keep the weight off! I am going to spend my evening planning my 'diet' and everyday I will give an update on my progress (or not!) If I come across any great recipes I shall share them with you! And likewise if you have any please share them too!

Date: 8th March 2011
Weight: 75kgs (165lbs)

Here goes! Speak tomorrow!

Mrs Weak-willed!