Week 5 - Weigh in.

Well, I'm now half way through the initial Lighterlife 8 week stint.

So now it's time to check what I've lost etc.

Week 5 commencing 27/07/08

Weight 71kg (156.6lb or 11.2 stone)
Total loss to date: 12.1kg (26.7lb or 1.12 stone)
BMI: 24.8 now (was 29.1)

Chest: 95cm (-7cm)
Waist: 89cm (-14cm)
Hips 97cm (-7cm)

My fitness level feels better than it's ever been, although I am still aching a bit from Jujutso on Thursday but I'm sure I'll get used to that. Cycling has been getting progressively easier and I've been feeling that my endurance and lung capacity have increased.

I've also got used to not having to drink in order to be able to sleep which must be a good thing, and I've also found that eating through boredom can be overcome by keepng a bottle of water at hand at the times I am most likely to become bored, usually when alone at night.

I must say that eveyone has been encouraging me, especially Andy who has accompanied me on over 250 of miles on the cycle. All friends and family have been positive and say that they can see a difference everytime they see me.

I must admit that I am looking forward to a proper meal when I have finished the abstinance stage, but I see that as a reward for completing the course.

Other good news is that my Police application is proceeding smoothly, two weeks until my medical and I am measured for my stab vest, and the fitness test is booked in for November. I can't wait to get started!