Okay, the thread title has changed in honour of my fresh start. I thought about starting a new thread but figured it'd be best to stick with this one as there's some stuff in it that I need to read more than once.
Needless to say, this thread almost became entitled
Lily Grabs Life by the Balls...
So...
Back on Day 1. Back at 15 stones exactly (but at least that's easy to remember
). Eventually, I'd like to make that 10 stones something, but my first goal is to be 13 stones something. That'll make me feel 'normal' again.
I ache in all manner of places today, as usual. My back hurts, my legs hurt. I'm writing this stuff down cos I want to be able to notice when these things stop hurting.
I have my Day 1 survival kit at hand: 750ml bottle of water and packet of paracetamol
I've booked seats at the cinema for
Avatar for me, my son and my OH tonight so that when the munchies try to strike, I'll be wedged in the middle of the seating row and unable to do anything about them (luckily cinema 'food' doesn't appeal).
In short, I think I've done everything I can to make today successful. And it will be.
Thanks again to all of you who offered advice and support yesterday. I think it really helped to have a day where I could rail against what I need to do - and change '
need to do' to '
want to do'. And I do want this now. I can see that slim me waiting for me in June. I want those skinny jeans she's wearing!!
My very best wishes and positive vibes to everyone starting (and starting again) today - and to those who've managed to keep going through the Christmas period.