Day 17. Pain in the…. head

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So I’m now really fed up of this pain now. I’m struggling to focus at work & I know I can’t be much fun to be around.

I’ve opted to make today a fast day & managed pretty well. Just water & green tea then grilled chicken with lots of vegetables for lunch. Tea with soya milk in bed as we speak.

Exercise wise, I went for a long walk at lunchtime along the canal by work then OH & I had a walk this evening. We are really enjoying these evening walks – it’s a chance to chat about the day, our plans & goals plus we are getting fitter.

For now though, it’s time to sleep & hope I wake pain-free.

Day 9. Humph Day

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Ok, so I know that that’s not the right name for Wednesday but I’m just not feeling it. Today I’m all about the humph. Don’t ask me why – you know what I’ll say.

Maybe it’s my 48-year old hormones, as I do feel very podgy today. Does anyone else wake up some days with the makings of a 6-pack and then the next like they’re 8 months pregnant or is that just me? I have to say, I’m unimpressed that my body can do that. Yeah, yeah, I should probably look at my diet, maybe cut out some refined stuff, maybe gluten, yada yada yada.. but really.

On the menu today was a slice of toast from a small loaf, with butter along with a cuppa. Pretty standard. Lunch was another small slice, toasted, with 1/4 smushed avocado all topped with the leftover chicken from yesterday’s Nando’s. Dinner was garlic mushrooms followed by 3 squares of Dairy Milk. Yes, I realise I’m pretty hopeless, but I’m just being real – I could lie and you’d never know, y’know.

Still, I walked again tonight. This time I tried to up the pace and get the blood pumping. I’m on Episode 8 now of Serial and I just can’t make out Jay. Can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to be unravelled there. But back to the walking. Will it help me I wonder, all these steps? Will I start to notice my legs start to get a bit firmer? My bum a little less droopy? Or am I going to have to haul my sorry ass the the gym? Answers on a postcard please. I’m off to bed.

Night night x