Starting the new year of 2015

Via Ferrata September 2014

There are a number of people that will look upon this blog with an understanding and empathy, while others may read out of interest, there are many blogs on many subjects, this one will be unique, as it is by me about me, therefore no one else could claim that uniqueness, as I am the only one of me that I know of.

So, what will this blog be about, it will be a whole rounded reflection of my lifestyle, health and mental well being. I could rattle of a load of facts about who I am and what I do, likes and dislikes and endless stuff.

I share my life, with my wife Sue, and our six year old German Shepherd, named Blue. They will be an integral part of my life this year, as in years gone by.

Sue and Blue in the Cumbrian mountains.

Well today I have braved standing on the weighing scales, for the first time this year, mind you it is only the 1st January 2015 with a roll on the drums and a spin of the wheel, the needle rests on 83kg about 13 stone. About 10% rise on September last year.

This is my main aim, to reduce that weight down in two stages, firstly to 80kg before we go to Scotland in April 2015 and then to 76 kg before we set out for the Lake District in September 2015 our two holidays booked for this year.

As well as numerous gadgets for measuring many things there is one primary measure in my quest, which is not measurable with any gadget, happiness and well being. But those out there familiar with the phrase "Frumpy" or the feeling of it, when clothes seem to bulge and stretch the stitching a little bit more than before, will know what I mean.

What I will endeavour to do is merely become more aware of what i eat and when, along with continuing with hobbies and relationships.

There will be no boot camp, fasting or fad diets, healthy living and life style along with good relationships, in home and work life throughout this year. Remembering what works for me may not work for others.

Just for the record all the drinks, savouries and sweets left over from Christmas are in the cupboards as we speak, they will just last a little longer than they would have done, but will still be consumed.