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Wowowowow. I’ve lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks! I’ve completely SMASHED my targets! I feel great! I’m a little concerned that the weight has come off so quickly but I’m also incredibly proud of myself for this achievement! So, my weight on Jan 1st was 245 lbs, and now it is 235 lbs. I’ve done this through completely changing my diet – I now eat more fruit and vegetables, I keep careful eye on the amount of sugar I consume, I’ve upped the amount of fibre going into my body by eating more pulses, beans and wholemeal products (pasta and bread). I’ve cut down my portions and have developed more of a ‘grazing on good foods’ kind of habit. I drink more filtered water and I feel like this has helped IMMENSELY.

Above all, my level of exercise has increased five fold! In the past 14 days I’ve done some form of exercise EVERY DAY. Most days I’ve really pushed myself to do either a workout DVD, some dancing in my living room or some boxercise. On the days where my aching muscles have begged for a break I have taken long 3 or 4 mile walks which are a little more gentle but still burn the calories.

It’s been hard work, but not as hard as I’d thought. I know I can do this now, but for me, the issue has always been sustaining the motivation, keeping focussed and getting off my backside. To ensure that I stay focussed I’m going to set a new 14 day target (approx.) which will take me up to February 1st. As much as I love to look into the future and imagine my new slimline body, I also need these smaller steps to ensure that I don’t go off track.

HERE’S TO THE NEXT FORTNIGHT! May it bring many successes!