In 2000 I started working for QVC in London, making a weekly commute to and from Manchester by train and lodging in Croydon during the week. I did this for 18 months, working 12 hour shifts, one week on, one week off. I loved it, but the disruptive pattern took its toll and I went from an already overweight 13 stone up to a shocking 16 stone. Returning to a normal pattern of three square meals a day and a normal working day improved matters but I added a further two stone to my girth before the weight gain stopped.
In 2006 I managed to lose one and a half stone but last year I only managed to maintain my weight. Of course, being skinny is not my ultimate goal. I have never really suffered from the self-image issues that others do so I'm not bothered about looking like a mo-delle: I would rather have curves! However, I have two reasons for wanting to get my weight in check. First is the obvious health issues and benefits. Being obese puts me at risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, osteoarthritis and more. Second, in order to have a family, we need IVF, which can only happen if I lose weight.
And so, New Year's resolution numbers two and three is to lose weight and to be more active.
Friday, 2 January 2009
Thursday, 1 January 2009
Welcome 2009
Forgive me reader; it has been 3 months since my last confession... er... indulgence... whatever... which is far too long! And so, being that it is the season of turned leaves (that are apparently new) and resolutions (that are frequently old) I felt the need to return and grace these electronic pages with a post.
A few weeks ago I received a surprise email from a friend of mine that I used to write with in my PBeM days. We'd been out of touch for a while so it was a pleasant surprise to hear from him. At the bottom of his email in his signature were a number of links, one being to his blog, so I decided to go and see what he'd been up to. I was horrified to discover that he had actually been quite unwell, recovering from a minor stroke that happened in April. However, as I read on, I had found, within his blog, the journey of an individual trying to find the way back to himself and struggling to understand and find answers in a world that rarely provides them. His blog inspired me to get back into the habit of blogging myself. Not because I could hope to produce anything as insightful or witty, but more because I enjoyed reading.
Aaron: Thank you!
So here lies resolution number one - blog more! Happy New Year everyone! :o)
A few weeks ago I received a surprise email from a friend of mine that I used to write with in my PBeM days. We'd been out of touch for a while so it was a pleasant surprise to hear from him. At the bottom of his email in his signature were a number of links, one being to his blog, so I decided to go and see what he'd been up to. I was horrified to discover that he had actually been quite unwell, recovering from a minor stroke that happened in April. However, as I read on, I had found, within his blog, the journey of an individual trying to find the way back to himself and struggling to understand and find answers in a world that rarely provides them. His blog inspired me to get back into the habit of blogging myself. Not because I could hope to produce anything as insightful or witty, but more because I enjoyed reading.
Aaron: Thank you!
So here lies resolution number one - blog more! Happy New Year everyone! :o)
Saturday, 13 September 2008
F1 Disgraced Again
Ah... it has been so long. At least I have an excuse - soooooooo busy!
Anyway, as the title suggests it is time for another moan about Formula 1, in particular, the disgraceful decision made by the stewards following the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. After a week, I still can't understand how they came to believe that McClaren had flouted the rules and unfortunately the shocking decision that robbed him of his well deserved race win was made all the more bitter by the fact that the race itself was so marvellously exciting at the end. This kind of thrilling performance should be applauded, not punished.
Still, at least qualifying today at Monza brought similar spectacle. If you haven't already seen it, make sure you catch a reply of qualifying tomorrow morning on ITV4, or watch the highlights online!
Anyway, as the title suggests it is time for another moan about Formula 1, in particular, the disgraceful decision made by the stewards following the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. After a week, I still can't understand how they came to believe that McClaren had flouted the rules and unfortunately the shocking decision that robbed him of his well deserved race win was made all the more bitter by the fact that the race itself was so marvellously exciting at the end. This kind of thrilling performance should be applauded, not punished.
Still, at least qualifying today at Monza brought similar spectacle. If you haven't already seen it, make sure you catch a reply of qualifying tomorrow morning on ITV4, or watch the highlights online!
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