Full of it

Cold, that is. Been rough as for a few days now. Had to cancel that kickboxing class until further notice. Haven’t managed to workout. Just concentrating on breathing. It’s put a bit of a downer on my fresh start.

On the plus side, I have no appetite at all. And no taste buds. Am barely eating. It was my 40th birthday on Wednesday and we went out for dinner. No starter, no dessert, and didn’t even finish my main. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m a 3-course kinda gal. Preferably all desserts. But I didn’t even want a bite of hubby’s sticky toffee pudding! Long may it last.

…Or maybe not!

It’s been nearly 3 weeks since my last post! During that time I have been sticking to my diet and exercising hard. Just kidding. Pigsville, UK. I’ve been wallowing in misery and chocolate cake, rubbish TV and Chinese take-aways. You get the idea. Somewhat amazingly, I’ve only put on a few pounds. Not that I’m happy about that, but then I’m not happy about much these days.

As the weather has been getting better, hubby has been trying to take me out for short to medium-length walks around the neighbourhood. I’ve started to really enjoy these – the fresh air and the conversation mainly. And I’m also starting to feel a little better in myself. I’m not going to go off on a jag about this fresh new start and how it’s all going to be different this time. Just taking one day at a time.

I tried to re-start Month 2 of the Self Challenge, but found the resistance workout awkward and difficult. So I’ve decided to go back to basics and returned to the Turbulence Training No-Bulk Workout for Women. Needless to say, just as I’m starting to feel a little motivated again, my knee is bothering me quite a lot, I’m still having low back problems following my pilates training course, and I think I’m coming down with something unpleasant and phlegmy. Figures. Tomorrow, if I’m up to it, hubby and I are going along to trial a kickboxing class. Possibly not the best thing for my knee but you can’t beat kicking the crap out of something to improve your mood. We’ll see how we get on. As for diet, it’s back to WW points for the rest of this week. We’re away this weekend, but from next Monday, we’re going to do another detox. Only 9 days this time (1 week plus a before and after day). Just to give me a little boost and shift some of the depression weight. Will keep you posted. ‘night all.