Having sat here reading the last post I made, somewhere in the region of a year ago, the temptation is to feel a little ashamed of myself. I'd got my determination going, quit the smokes, started a running programme and was losing weight hand over fist. Then, as occasionally happens, the wheels fell off. Within a very short space of time I was back on the smokes and the couch. The weight piled on again and here we are, one year later, at 265lbs.
On a more positive note, I've been off the smokes for 11 weeks and I now feel ready to tackle this again. I've started some gentle exercise with a view to getting back on C25K within 2 weeks. I don't feel ashamed, I feel determined and a little bit better educated than last time.
To those wonderful people who contacted me with messages of support and concern after the posts stopped, I thank you sincerely. I can only apologise for the prolonged silence, but those who know the shame that is associated with failure will understand, I hope. Take comfort in the fact that it is those messages which made me resolve to get back on track. I'll be making sure I don't let you down again.
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2 comments:
Hi Gary,
Tonight I was sitting at my computer and I thought 'should check Penguin's blog, haven't had a look for a while' and yay, there you were, back again! Called out to my hubbie and the two girls, who all remember you from my c25k days, and they came to have a look too. Life is full of ups and downs isn't it, but its great that you've given up the smokes again, and are on your way back. I hope you keep posting, I always looked forward to reading your updates.
All the best,
Anna
Can't wait for the 2010 blog post. If you are too busy let me write it for you.
Here I am another year older and now I'm 275lbs. Just started the C2K (Couch to Kitchen)workout program and it is going well.Had a heart attack on the couch watching football when I bent over for the chip bag which fell off my stomach onto the floor.
Sorry but support and words of encouragement did nothing for you so thought maybe a kick in the ass from Canada was worth a shot.
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