Back to the Gym!......

In 2007 to take my mind off the complexities of ending one relationship and dealing with the start of another one I used to go to the Gym. I used to go everyday at one point and I loved it. I lost nearly 4 stone that year and although it meant I was only a size 16 which is still big (apparently) for me it was a milestone and proof to myself that I could have an impact on how I felt and how I looked.

Once me and OH got together the Gym trips became less frequent, we walked and swam every week and initially played Badminton which we both loved, but as time has marched on that has had to stop as I don't have any child free nights in the week anymore and OH has not managed to 100% get over his back op and as such the Gyming had come to a halt by November last year.

I paid my subscription - kept saying I was going to go back but never quite made it out - there was always something nicer to go at lunch time, like a hand in hand stroll or some vital lunch time ingredients to purchase.

But 3 weeks ago I finally took the plunge, my membership hadnt been paid for for 2 months and I rang them in the hope they would take pity on me and let me come back - and surprise surprise they did!!

I went 4 times last week, building up again - 12K on the exercise bike last night and 1k on the cross trainer - not much - only 275 cals but something and with the 5 miles I walked yesterday too I did pretty well exercise wise.

There is something very uplifting about the Gym - it does take a bit of will power to go but it is definitely worth it - for £24 a month I can go everyday and I can also go swimming with the kids at the weekend too - better than trapsing round the shops and buying things to scoff. I have a target weight loss of 13lbs before we go away in May, very do-able. Wish me luck!