Saturday 11th June 2011

I feel like I am back at squre one before I started this blog.  The past week I haven't tested my blood sugars, have eaten loads and loads of crap and done no exercise.  In my defense I have been on the third week of my course and it was the most intensive week so far.  I was absolutely exhausted at the end of every day and quite a few days felt totally overwhelmed by the course content and my ability to put everything I was learning into practice on my return to work.  As is my way when I feel down I turn to food and I am ashamed to admit how much I have been eating but I want to come clean.  I would have breakfast at home and then buy a sandwich and a danish pastry at the train station to eat on the train.  I would have a sandwich, crisps and chocolate for lunch and then on the way home I sometimes got a burger or another sandwich and then ate tea when I got home which the majority of the time was takeaway.  Is it any wonder I have managed to put on 8lb since I started this course.  So I am clearing my conscience by telling you my secrets.  Next week I am back at work, the week after I am holiday for a week with my parents in Wales and then the third week I complete the last few days of my course and then it is back to normal.  So I am wiping my slate clean and starting again.

Next week I will

1. Test my blood sugars at least once a day
2. Get some exercise everyday (I am sure my sister will help me out on this one)
3. Cut down on the amount of food I am eating

I am also going to try and get back to updating here every few days as I feel it helps to hold me accountable.

Thanks for your support

Nic
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