Weight Loss Update

This month for the first time in years my scales tell me I am now under 70kg (154 pounds) - a major milestone for me. Down 6 kg from my heaviest point last year (14 pounds/1stone).

But more significant are the changes to my body that I can now see and appreciate. Today, for the first time in years I went trouser shopping and didn't end up feeling fat.

I've been vaguely aware of my waist shrinking but didn't want to go to the shops in hope that I'd dropped a dress size just to be disappointed, so I held off. But last week I caught sight of myself in a mirror and realised my waist high trousers had become hipsters with the crotch almost down to my knees!!

So today after work I nipped to the shops and treated myself to some new work trousers and was delighted to discover I have most certainly dropped a dress size. Most of my size 14 trousers are now waiting to go the charity shop as I will NOT be needing those again!!

It's such an encouraging boost to see the changes and to begin to reap the benefits of all of my hard work. Next milestone - Size 10 and under 65kg (approx. 10 stone)

Weekly Weigh-in - 15/08/10

My weekly weigh-in sessions will be suspended until further notice as my bathroom scales are proving to be both inconsistent and inaccurate. I'm going to try and find some form of work around, but for now I'll not be posting my weigh-ins.

This morning my weight was somewhere between 72.7 and 74.2 - so I've either gained weight or lost it....not the most useful information.

At the end of the day I'm not so concerned about actual weight as I am about body shape - but it would be useful to be able to track my weightloss, especially when it's gradual.

Weekly Weigh-in - 08/08/10

No big surprises with my weight this week.

My new weight is: 73.4 kg (161.8 lbs).

Week weight loss: 0.2 kg

Total weight loss: 0.4 kg

Weekly Weigh-in - 01/08/10

Not surprisingly after another week of not running I've put weight back on again - possibly also water as I've been super-hydrating to try and treat my sunburn. It's a bit frustrating to be pretty much back at my starting weight, but I was speaking to another runner the other day who said once I get up to 30miles/week then I'll really struggle to keep the weight on, so that's encouraging!

My new weight is: 73.6 kg (162.3 lbs).

Week weight gain: 0.9 kg

Total weight loss: 0.2 kg

Weekly Weigh-in - 25/07/10

This weeks weight loss is no doubt due to being unwell, not the most ideal way to lose weight but it still feels nice to see that I've lost 1 kilo. Sadly once I'm on the mend that'll no doubt balance out. Ah well, I can enjoy it while it lasts!

My new weight is: 72.7 kg (160.3 lbs).

Week weight loss: 0.6 kg

Total weight loss: 1.1 kg

Weekly Weigh-in - 18/07/10

After another week of taking it easy with the diet and also taking it easy with the running I wasn't overly surprised by my weight gain this week. Early days and all that.

My new weight is: 73.3 kg (161.6 lbs).

Week weight gain: 0.3 kg

Total weight loss: 0.5 kg

Weekly Weigh-in - 11/07/10

This past week I was much more relaxed about my diet - just focusing on running instead. For now I'm going to keep eating as normal (healthy but with treats - no calorie counting, focusing more in sensible portion sizes).

I was therefore pleased with my weight-loss this past week.

My new weight is: 73 kg (160.9 lbs).

Week weight loss: 0.9 kg

Total weight loss: 0.8 kg

Still to lose: approx. 13 kg (30 lbs)

Weekly Weigh-in - 04/07/10

This is my second weigh-in as part of my marathon training.

My new weight is: 73.9 kg (162.9 lbs).

Weight gain: 0.1kg

Still to lose: 13 kg (30 lbs).

I'll be honest - I'm a bit disappointed after eating well all week and running 4 times that I've not lost any weight at all. However I will persevere and hopefully I'll start to see some results soon!

The most important part of my training at the moment is simply building up my mileage to get my feet and joints used to the impact from running - that can't be rushed unless I want an injury!

Weekly Weigh-in - 27/06/10

This is my first weigh-in as part of my marathon training. Impressively after spending two weeks on holiday in America eating whatever I wanted I've managed to lose a bit of weight, I'm guessing it must have been all of the walking.

My starting weight is: 73.8 kg (162.7 lbs).

My target weight is approx. 60 kg (132.3 lbs) but we'll see how I'm looking when I approach that weight, I've been "too skinny" before and don't want to do that again. So if need be as I approach marathon day and as my training intensifies I will speak to the nutritionist we have supporting our charity team and get them to bulk me up some.

Still to lose - 13 kg (30 lbs).

The aim for the next 10 months will be to weigh-in first thing every Sunday morning.