Easter Saturday and it has been good again to reflect on the width and depth of God's love for us in sending Jesus to show us how to live . He really suffered and died to show us how life conquers death. He rose again and went back to God the Father so that He could live with us through His Spirit. This really effects how we live as Christians - knowing that Jesus walks with us in all circumstances - he relates to pain and suffering and He wants us to know real joy and powerful living in Him.

My shape up programme is now a challenge - not because I am stuffing myself with food but the weight is no longer moving so much so I have to be patient and consistent. I have been exercising, almost completing 10k steps every day of the week and still counting calories as I go. I need to focus more since it is scientific - if I stick to the 1600 calories each day I should be losing weight.....I really am positive though that I will be in my size 12 when we fly off to Spain - may not be a loose size 12 but I will get there. I am fitting my size 14s now but still wear some size 16s - mostly loose now but until my arms get slimmer and my back loses extra folds I need some size 16 blouses! So perhaps it will require me to reduce my calories to 1400 max daily to start shifting the next stone in weight. I need to learn to eat healthier too and not to waste so many calories on sweet things. I have found a solution to wanting something sweet in the evening - ice lollies are only around 60 - 80 calories and they are fatless!

Today Robert and I will get some house stuff done in preparation for family arriving Monday but we will also get out for a little while. Easter weekend is lovely. There is footie on the TV this afternoon so I will plan carefully around that! It is strange not to have Alex home with us at Easter but she is fine in Buckingham and we will see her Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

So I keep going, shaping up and feeling better about myself. Good to have a goal in mind!!