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Middle of week 22 - 28th January

Starting weight - 12st 4lb

Last weight - 11st 1lbs

New weight - 11st 2lbs

Comments

* Well, that seems a tad unfair.

* It is important to have weight targets, and therefore important to regularly weigh in, as it gives the plan some focus. However, it is equally important to understand when they have become unhealthy and to take a step back.

Last week I failed to lose any weight, which was disappointing. This week, I actually put on a pound. It was frustrating, and I was left with the temptation to say, 'screw you, I'm going to eat a massive bag of crisps.'

Quite who I'm suggesting I screw is anyone's guess. Stuffing a big bag of crisps harms only me. And so I find that it is time to step away from the bi-weekly weigh ins. I am desperate to get below 11 stone and have fallen into the trap of thinking that I must weigh myself almost constantly so that I see the moment it happens. Then at the other end of the spectrum, any calories consumed are ruthlessly scrutinised to the point that I am denying myself some of the quite reasonable treats of life. I am reminded of Mad Eye Moody from Harry Potter, with every bite I take a voice in my head shouts 'CONSTANT VIGILANCE' lest I consume something that adds about 6lbs on.

I recognise that it is more important how I feel than how much I weigh. I find that I cannot accept this in practice whilst constantly weighing myself so I will scale it back to a monthly check in.

* Still, I had a nice chocolate eclair today. Nom, nom.