Started the day on the right foot today with fresh fruit - banana and pineapple and t was good.  I then had a cake at lunch time - total lunch though and then a nice meal this evening - by which time I was keen for good food.  So 3 of my 5 a day and could do better but on a positive note I have drank so much water today because it was hot hot hot and I was getting heady - it has cleared it!

Right enough is enough - I am eating too much this week and I am going to blame the pathetic weather!  However that has all changed so tomorrow I will discipline myself in the sunshine - I will walk more - exercise more and eat far less.  I will also try to have more liquids foods and water........I only have such a short space now in which to get ready for holidays and I must do far better.

I'll bring you up to date soon!

Well I knew that I was wrong to buy a slide of Mars Bars and some chocolate this week - as an official addict I just cannot stop until the chocolate has gone.......

Well I could but I don't - bad habits - bad habits and love of chocolate is my ruin.

So - tomorrow I must do better - now if I could just learn to fast a couple of days - even one day a week - that'd help!

Anyway the good thing is that I have loads to keep me motivated - we have the visit of our German Rotarians at the beginning of June - Alex comes home in 3 weeks time and we all fly off to Spain soon.......and by then I will be slimmer - it's a promise to myself!

Cofee shops and cafes are doing a great trade this weather - it is so miserable outside - rain, rain and more rain. Now I know I can see the good side of that in that we have a drought and none of us want to be without water but this is too much - it is supposed to be summer.  So again I am so grateful that our summer holiday to Spain is booked and we can look forward to being together in a lovely hot climate which helps relaxation and enjoyment. Then hopefully as the summer goes on we will at least get some picnic weather here - well I bought my bargain picnic blanket so I need some good days.

I am trying to stay disciplined this week food-wise and need to start writing things down again since the odd biscuit and cake seems to be creeping back in regularly.  I am enjoying my swimming and pushing just that wee bit further for longer swims.

Alex is working out at the student gym in Buckingham with her friends - I should see a toned teenager in a couple of weeks and hopefully she will see a little difference in my shape.  So still shaping up - how are you doing?

This weather does not help a positive spirit without chocolate - but hey that is an excuse!  I am now back from Scotland after a quick visit to my sister and it was great to see all of my Scottish family - however the chip shops there are great and so I fell of the wagon for two days (the health wagon that is).

I need to try really hard now for my holiday in 5 week's time - I can do it and need to exercise 4 or 5 times each week aswell as being careful with my food intake.  Thinking of all those taking part in the 'Live below the Line' venture - on less than £1 a day for 5 days - maybe I could try that next time round.

We have a health and fitness station at work today so I will feedback on my record since my appointment with the machine is at 12:00 today!

So here's to a good week following by Bank Holiday rest.  Hope you are doing well too - would be good to hear.