Hey I haven't added to this blog since last year - well here I am after the first day of a new year - a lovely day at that.

Now I started this blog to chart my success/progress on my shapeup programme - for 2010 I think I now need to quicken the effort and add in a food focus element!!

Last evening - early- we had a lovely family meal, Rob, Dean, Alex and I - at the local Yi Ban Chinese restaurant - it is an impressive restaurant opposite the London City Airport on the Royal Docks - 5 minutes from home. Alex then went off to join her friends for the fireworks on the Thames and we went back to the docks for the fireworks that Yi Ban had prepared - that was nice - safe and was far better than just sitting inside watching TV!!

Today the four of us went to Lakeside shops and that too was good - we didn't overdo the visit and didn't stress ourselves out by looking for clothes in the sales.......just a nice time together - relaxed and stress free!

On our return - we all just relaxed - had a meal, watched Eastenders high drama and chilled. This is all good - I haven't worried this past week about my stepping - although I have done some - but I start again tomorrow in earnest after a few days of overeating chocolates. So more reporting after that - it is very cold but no excuses - I have Alex's old Ugg boots and a warm wooly hat.....just ignore me if you see me - I do look ridiculous but I am warm! Bye for now and Happy New Year to you.