At last night's 'official' weigh in (well, I say official, it's a set of scales placed in the same strategic spot by the front door) I have lost my first stone - hurrah for me. Vital stats are now:
Weight: 13st 2lbs
Bust: 43.5 (2.5 inch loss)
Waist: 38 (2 inch loss)
Thighs: 42 (2 inch loss)
I am very pleased with how many inches smaller I am even though it's not reflected by the camera. I am doing the ubiquitous before & after shots, I took my first one on day one of the project and took one last night - the plan is to take them after every stone lost. I have to say I cannot see any discernible difference in the two photos but at least the tape measure is telling me that all this denial is worth it!
I have increased my exercise level - I have been cycling the same route three times a week for six weeks now and I can finally say, with some confidence, that it's getting easier and therefore more enjoyable. It's about a 6-mile round trip, several small hills and on the ride along the sea front, the wind is generally in my face which makes the pedal that much harder.
This week I am starting 'Slim Dance' - this has been marketed as the new 'fun' way to get fit, using Latin dance steps to tone and improve. We shall see, we shall see.
