Well well I don't often impress myself but re-motivated after yesterday's success with weight loss I decided to re-join the Quad Club (gym and swim etc.) at the Crown Plaza London Docklands which is close to home and our Newham NHS offices. So that I didn't procrastinate we went even before we went off for coffee today to arrange my re-signing.

I am so glad I did that so that this evening I enjoyed a good hour at the gym - this included making my steps up from about 7500 steps to 15700 - that felt so good - my stamina has improved and I was able to keep exercising for the hour which is new for me!

The powerplate machine was great too - one 10 minute session is seemingly equivalent to an hour's workout so hopefully I can shake myself to a new smaller size.

This morning after our usual coffee out at Canary Wharf we went to South Woodford......I have had great difficulty getting decent comfortable shoes for my problem feet (bunion) and today I succeeded in buying two pairs - one pair was £80 but I was so desparate for comfort that I had to pay! Then I wanted to check out the charity shops because I can't go on buying clothes that won't fit within a short time and amazingly I found a couple of bargains - trousers size 14 and they fit me - except they will fit even better after a few weeks!!!

I have loads of energy - have not felt tired and I have managed to write up my calories today and have enjoyed healthy food - finished with my two squares of delicious dark chocolate. Since cutting most chocolate out of my diet I really do enjoy the little I have. It tastes so good when it is restricted. So tomorrow I intend walking along and back from the Quad Club and this time I will have another shaking session but then I will have a lovely swim, steam and sauna to relax before what promises to be a very busy week again. Would be great to hear of your journey.