[Sundae]

(I have changed this post slightly, because it was worded negatively - one of the changes is to like myself and recognise my achievements!)

New year, new start, and I have started making changes.

I walked in this morning and it was a positive experience even in the rain. My initial goal is to walk in twice a week and increas this as time goes on. As the evenings get lighter I will be up to walking home as well.

I haven't had a drink all week and intend to continue this indefinitely. This is probably the first time in 3 years I have been without alcohol for this long. It was so much easier than I expected and I think I have been habit-drinking rather than that I really had a problem (my great fear, and one of the reasons I didn't want to try to stop).

Apart from the benefit to my mental health and my general physical health, I believe not drinking will lead to painless weightloss which will be a great kickstart to more significant weightloss to follow.

I've also brought my blender into work to start making smoothies while I'm here. Hoping to stop snacking and start eating my 5 portions of fruit & veg a day instead.

It's only the start, and I am taking one step at a time, but I am very proud of myself for doing and not just thinking.

109lbs to lose.