Well - here we go, my first journey into the weird and wonderful world of blogging!

I am not too sure how long I will keep this up - the writing at least - but I am full of good intentions at the moment, so here we go!

I have decided to embark upon a new fitness regime in order to get my bod into tip top condition :)

It is long overdue to be honest… I have been looking at old photos over the last couple of weeks, and it is frankly depressing that I have let myself get so out of shape. But rather than let myself get worse and worse, I am taking some steps to right my wrongs and this blog will be my way of keeping the motivation up. I don’t really care if people read it or not, but knowing I am “going public” makes it a lot harder to slip of the rails. If there is anyone out there going through the same thing, subscribe to this blog and send me a message, and I'll subscribe to your's.. then we can support each other!

The idea of making some changes became more 'serious' when I popped into Curves on Guild Street for a chat about what they do. I was really enthused by the fact that it is a place for women only, that is really supportive and friendly. The machines they use are all double positive resistance machines, working on hydraulics so they get harder the stronger you become… no faffing around with changing weights etc. Woo hoo!

Before I could blink I found myself handing over my debit card to pay my introductory fee, and claiming my key fob and blurb. I was weighed, measured, inducted on the equipment and left feeling really happy that those first scary steps had been taken, and without any pain or humiliation!! When I say 'before I could blink' I don't mean I was harrassed into it by an over eager sales assistant (which can be the case at some gyms!), I was just so impressed that I couldn't get started soon enough.

On top of Curves, which I aim to go to about three or four times a week, I am also following their eating plan to kick start things. It’s not a faddy diet, just common sense really. And on top of THAT, my parking permit has run out so I am walking the 2.5 miles into work and back each day… i.e. five miles, lol. Talk about a shock to the system!

So, wish me luck… I don’t want to be a rake - to be honest, I love my big boobs and big bum (to an extent), and don’t want to turn into a clone of everyone else… this is far more about getting back on track. Feeling better in myself, not having that sinking feeling when I walk into a clothes shop, and - most importantly - not having the risk of diabetes kicking in… which is quite high as my dad was diabetic.

Yesterday, I made full use of the ‘last day of freedom’, polishing the rest of my Cadbury’s easter egg, eating a Krispy Kreme doughnut and drinking a vanilla latte without counting the calofiric content… today it has all changed - and to be honest, I feel great about it.

I will let you know how I am getting on. In order to give you (and me) and idea of how I'm doing... these are my first stats...

Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 44in
Waist: 36in
Hips: 51in
Arms (top): 14in
Legs (top): 30in

So, I have around 50lbs to loose overall… aiming at 15 for now, by the end of April/mid May ideally… and maybe the whole lot by Christmas… who knows. I don’t care how long it takes to be honest, this is a lifestyle thing and not a quick fix.

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Phew! Just got back from Curves… it is official… it is NOT easy to walk 5 miles and do a full workout in one day - my legs feel totally stiff and nasty. Cor blimey. Felt so whoozy when I finished! Fingers crossed it gets easier! I'm off to melt my muscles in a burning hot bath :)