Week nine: and I'm feeling fine

I can't believe it's officially been nine weeks. I know I keep saying I can't believe it but it's true.

I'm very much into the rhythm in this eating wise. I'm also realizing the cravings are more to do with my period than the fact I'm not eating things. So is the plateau in weight loss. Of course it's going to slow down and the sporadic exercise doesn't help but I'm down 26 pounds now. Only 15 pounds to go until I'm in the "green" BMI zone and 30 to my goal weight. I'm basically half way there! Huzzah!

Embracing what scares you

Yesterday was Running Day (there's a day for everything!) and I celebrated by running with some of my girlfriends. I have to admit I was terrified. No, my friends aren't scary drill sergeants but rather I was scared about a) running b) running with other people.

I packed up my stuff yesterday and when I was sat at my desk and the hours drew closer to "running" time, I was already thinking up excuses. But I went. They were great and said we'd slow down anytime I needed to but running with them was a blast.

I could've pushed myself to go faster but we ran in pairs and everyone was at different speeds so we took it easy. After each mile we stopped and did push-ups, dips and sit-ups. We had great chats and took to the stairs part way through to increase the difficulty.

It was so fun! Why was I so scared? And I did the 3 miles/ 5k with ease so why was I so worried? We've made a pact to run every Wednesday night. As I've been having problems getting my running in, this is a perfect way to go out with friends while exercising. Done. As I start to do longer distances, I can start earlier and join them for the last 5k.

If the shoe fits...

What's been super exciting this week is fitting back into old clothes. Not spilling out but actually fitting. But the other problem is my new work clothes are getting too big and I'm afraid to say, my bras aren't fitting anymore. My ladies are getting trim with me so I just don't fit the cup anymore.

I'd happily run out and get some new clothes but I know I'm only half way and don't want to buy new things and then have to get more new things a few months down the road. My plan is to never come back to where I was so I'm not keeping the big stuff around.

I'll be measuring myself tonight so can't report now but I've trimmed down further, that's for sure. I can feel it in my clothes.

A big round applause for you

I just want to put a big shout out to everyone who has been reading this and supporting me on my journey. You've made it not so lonely and by posting these, I feel accountable to all of you and it makes me strive to do better every day so thank you. Also a huge thanks to Charlene, an amazing personal training, for all her response and advice. If you need a trainer in London, do check her out.