Success

Normally a lack of a post is a sign that I have failed! But not so this time. August is supposed to be a quiet time but I can't believe how busy its been!

Anyway - last Friday I weighed in at 12st 10pounds (I've been there before but it crept up again slowly!)

And, if I'm being honest I can see time slipping away as we - dare I say this - approach the end of 2008!

So I figured I'd better sort this out. Since my last post I have cycled with gusto. Last Saturday in particular I managed 32.4 miles between home and Frome along the old railway again - but this time with Kurt. A coffee break was enjoyed at Babington House which is en-route - then it was on to the Talbot Inn for lunch in Mells - and then to Frome, where we promptly turned around and came back. A pint of diet coke at Babington did wonders.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable day - and I was knackered (in a good way). And to cap it all, it started raining gently just after we got back!

This week has involved a lot of gardening activity - intense digging of the old strawberry patch - it served me well but after 4 years of bumper crops - they needed to be pulled up. The bigger problem was yanking out all the roots from the bindweed that had taken over the patch. 20 minute sessions sprinkled throughout the day has meant at least 1.5 hours or so of digging each day. More interesting than a workout and you get something to show for it!

I certainly feel more motivated again to attack my weight-loss target - having lost the plot for quite some time. It is so easy to lose your way. Remaining focussed has been a challenge.

Since I last wrote I haven't eaten ANY cereals of any sort. I just managed to stop myself in time when I was about to order popcorn (corn is a cereal I just remembered!) as we went in to see the movie Mamma Mia. Which was such a joy. A couple of hours of escapist fun. (it was shame the family behind us didn't stop talking throughout.)

Any way - more cycling planned. And the garden digging isn't quite finished!