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Day 2

Ok, day 2 of my diet. First day back at work, since my diet started. Why does it seem soo much harder when at work? I guess its sitting behind a desk all day.

Anyway, today started off ok - I still didnt sleep very well - which is probably why I was a tad grumpy this morning. Oops. another 10p in the pot. Maybe I should lower the amount to 5p each time - otherwise I might have to take out a loan!!!

I had a low fat cereal for breakkie, and by 9am I was hungry and looking for food!!! I am remembering to take my medicine for IBS though, and am feeling better because of it. Doh. Anyway, at 9.35am I caved, and made an excuse that I had two biscuits (well, they WERE weight watchers) with a vitamin tablet. I survived until lunch time without eating anything else. Tell a lie - I had a babybel cheese - and it was revolting! sorry, but it was!

At lunchtime, I walked about two miles - and didnt my legs let me know it!!! Oh so achey and painful. They say no pain no gain but there is only so much pain I can take! Thats not to mention the bruise thats now come out when I was thrown off my bike yesterday!

At lunch, I had a chocolate spread sarnie - ok, ok, I know thats not technially good for you, but since I gave chocolate and cheese up for lent, it was the first time I had the chocolate spread so that was quite good. I also had a bag of crisps, and um, 17 squares of fruit and nut chocolate. It was fruit and nut - which are good for you ... but I guess I wont win that one. I also had two more weight watchers biscuits. I eat too much!!!

I felt really guilty about the 17 squares of chocolate, so tackled the mountain that is the stairs at work. I work on the fourth floor - 72 stairs up. Yes, Im sad - I counted them!!! I went up and down them four times today (I did have places to go - I didnt feel that guilty that I just walked up and down them for no reason!). First time I made it up the stairs - I was sweating buckets, and was very out of breath - I blame my asthma, but who knows? Its soo hard though, I tried to take the stairs before - but with people coming from nowhere either rushing past you on the stairs, or slowing right down 'chasing' you up the stairs, you feel you need to go faster than you actually can - or is that just me ...???

I made it though, and feel quite proud of that! Well, that and the lift at my work is a bit wobbly, and I have know people to get stuck in it..

For dinner I think Im having mince and dumplings - one of my faves, with probably a ginger type cake for pud. I know naughty, but if I try and cut down my portions ...???

Ive got the dentist tomorrow - so know I will eat less - Im having however many injections done so wont be able to eat for a while. I hope I dont have to take my painkillers again though - last time I did and hadnt eaten anything - I nearly flaked over at work. I must explain that Im on extra strong painkillers for a very painful lower back thing which started over a year ago, and still have no idea what is wrong - it doenst feel like normal back pain though.

Anyway, I am trying. It was tempting to stand on the scales today - although I know it probably wouldnt say what I wanted it to. Dont suppose you can bribe scales, can you??

I've signed up for the Race for Life in June this year as well. The plan (which involves me, not created by me) is to cycle to the park which is about three and a half miles, do the race which is 5km, and cycle back. My initial thoughts are !"$%££! but I am doing the race in memory of my aunt, who died last year due to a tumour in her heart. That really freaks me out every time I say it, or think about it.

If anyone reading this wants to sponsor me for this, my webpage is ... www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/jo_cox

thanks. Also, while I'm here, I must also explain that I'm doing a zip wire on SATURDAY - yep, this saturday, for the Pilgrims Hospice and a walking bus charity. Both are worthy charities - anyone wanting to support a fattie in a nappy leaping off a building can do so onine, at www.justgiving@zip-wire thanks again. I must explain the nappy bit. Its the thing youre attached to, so that you can do the zip wire - its a safety harness. and its bright orange. Nice.

Looks like Im going to miss my medication for IBS for dinner, but Ive been good up til now (well, for the last few days anyway).

I didnt get to do any sit ups last night or this morning as hoped, due to my injuries from cycling yesterday.. still a bit saddle sore. Oh well, will try again tonight. I need to keep this up. I am planning on going to the gym tomorrow - although that really depends on how I feel after the dentist in the morning before I go to work... I may go, just do a little bit ... will see how it goes...