A good start

A loss of 1kg means I am off to a good start. Takes me down to 82kg

The week has seen a few changes, all with a view to shedding those unwanted pounds.

Last Monday, was the first time I attended in door climbing this year, a hobby that dropped off in August last year. We are fortunate to have an indoor climbing wall, Reading Climbing Centre.
I had a very poor attempt at the Auto-belay, but spent most of my session in the bouldering area. The extra weight gained and the lack of climbing were very evident. My plan will be to attend a minimum of once a week.

I will be there tonight, and tomorrow, I am booked in for a game of Badminton.


Every day I walked Blue, our German Shepherd, first thing in the morning. This is not extra, as my wife and I always alternate Blue's first walk each week.

The big winner was walking everyday to work, and back home at the end of the day. It is only a short walk of 25 minutes, but it is activity.

Food wise, there has been a steep tailing off, from snacks and beer, but not to the point of abstinence.

Fruit is part of my daily diet, trying a new one , "Sharon" fruit.

Reading through a climbing book, I purchased last year, I believe that one of the phrases looked at Weight to strength ratio; is a key area, the less weight, more activity, and targeted exercise will help maintain an interest and improve climbing technique and stamina. 

Due to the improved activity, it is only the "in-between meal snacks" that will be given up. The body needs fuel to run, now I am asking it to do more, the last thing I want to do is starve it.

I have checked my Body Mass Index (BMI) I am classed as "obese"

But let me put that into perspective, I can only alter my weight, there is nothing that will change about my height, to reach my "normal weight" 

To loose 17 kilo's to reach the top end of normal, is a goal that I do not believe is either achievable or healthy, in my opinion. About five years ago I dropped down to 76kg's and people were concerned with how I looked.

So my first target to be at or below 80kg before the end of April is on track.