Hey ho we have got through January and I am soooo glad about that. Now before you tell me off for wishing my life away, January can be a bit miserable as people drop with colds, flu and bugs and moan about waiting for their January pay!!

Of course I had a birthday in January so I actually had a lovely time and we have also had the privilege of being able to buy some lovely things for our home - but I need to feel that Spring is on the way so still make no apologies for being glad that January is over.

Along with so many others - and maybe in particular women, I have eaten so much rubbish through the cold winter days. It is so easy to reach forthe comforting foods. The doctor has warned me off dairy and fattening things since I will put my health at risk if I don't keep my weight down etc, etc.......

So what can I do about this? Do I feel ready to change? The fact is I must get going again properly and I feel quite enthusiastic about getting fit and taking some weight off for good.

I have a few positive weeks ahead - we are having the house fully painted, new white venetian blinds for all round the house and then we will have our suite delivered. That is good and will give me a few things to work on around the home......but also in terms of quality family time together we have a lot to look forward to. I have saved 5 days annual leave for February, we then have a week in Minehead in April and can look forward to the summer holiday time when we plan to go to Madrid and Alicante.

So to be at my best I MUST begin tomorrow (no more procrastinating) and really get into shape - more active, more responsible about eating the proper calories and nutrients and

I am going to blog my progress again so that I can at least use that to inspire myslef and drive myself to better days!! I'll be back soon to tell you how well I am doing.........