Sweet enough

I've given up sugar in my tea. That's a big deal to me. I've always been able to drink tea without sugar - I didn't even pull a face - but I've never really enjoyed it. And what's the point in a cup of tea if it's not a luverly cup of tea?

Week One

My first weigh-in last night, and a good first week (despite a work event last Thursday that involved a huge Chinese meal and some wine).

Weight lost last week: 3½ lbs
Weight lost so far: 3½ lbs
Equivalent to: Over 1½ bags of sugar

Less is me

So, I'm starting this new blog because I want to lose weight. The blog diet... :/ It's a no-brainer that I need to lose weight. I'm not happy with myself (I'm no jolly size 16 - HA! - Fern Britton!), I'm horribly unfit and I'm incredibly self-conscious. So I have to do something about it.

I joined Slimming World last week, having had success with them some years ago. The 'diet' is straightforward, minimal weighing and measuring and no calorie counting. All important to keep me interested. And it means there's always food to eat. No going hungry.

So here I go. I'll post my weekly progress here, and any other thoughts that enter my head while I'm trying to lose about half (yes, half!) of my current self over the next however long it takes.

Going public will hopefully motivate me to stick at it to the bitter (slim) end.