New lifestyle...

Not really had time/inclination to blog recently, but thought I'd write an update on the whole health/weight thing.

My last blog on the subject was at the start of July, when I'd lost a total of 5 stone.

About a month ago that became 7 stone, last time I checked (Monday) I was down by 7 stone and 3 pounds from my starting weight.

I started at 17 stone 10, I'm now 10 stone 7. (I'm just over 5ft 9 for all you BMI checkers..)

I'm happy to say I'm now "off diet" but that doesn't mean it is back to old ways. I've changed my eating habits (I hope) for good, I eat healthier and at the right times, and I am keeping the exercise going.

Most people are telling me I've now lost too much weight (guess I can't win) but I'm happy with the level I'm at now and want to maintain it.

I've got a bit (a lot) of work to do with toning and shaping, but that is not going to happen quickly and I'll probably put a bit of weight on when I build up a bit of muscle.I'm happy with my weight now, but not the shape. Many years of being very overweight has stretched my skin a bit, put it that way!

I never dreamt I'd lose 7 stone, I never intended to, but as the weight kept falling off I carried on with it.

My blood pressure is normal, my BMI is spot on, my resting and active pulse rates are very good. I'm, dare I say it, very fit!

Now, I just need to get rid of the cigarettes...