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This was me while on my South American odyssey. I weighed 54kg when I returned home, and felt great! I was physically fit, strong and happy. Two years later, I'm 10kg heavier, not strong, not fit and not happy. I'm disappointed in myself for letting life get the better of me.
The first step of the first of 1000 miles...
I decided to begin my journey today, Easter Monday (6 April 2026). Why today?
I've just surfaced from a week of excesses?
I'm looking forward to an upcoming trip to Sri Lanka and want to enjoy it?
I want to be able to live actively and independently well into old age?
All of the above? I don't know why today - but today it is, and to keep me accountable, I'm going to document my progress (or lack there of).
Current pictures of me 10kg heavier, not strong, not fit and not happy in and of myself. The before pictures. Though I hasten to add, it is not about weight. Well, its not 'just' about weight. Its about overall health and wellbeing.
The Plan
The intention is NOT for this to become a 'dear diary' or even a 'daily diary'. Rather, a celebration of success and an opportunity for the pure pleasure & purpose of writing.
Use the holidays (starting today) to establish a daily exercise routine (weight bearing & cardiovascular) that I can continue when I go back to work. Make it a part of my everyday life and keep it up!
Try to make healthier food choices, particularly, more raw fruits and vegetables and a wider variety of food generally.
Take vitamin supplements.
Try different activities to find something I really enjoy doing (Lauren has surfing, Steph has ice hockey, Nick has golf). What am I passionate about? Set a goal.
Try and get on top of sleeping difficulties.
Include stretching or meditating into routine to reduce stress.
Stop drinking Coke! Man that stuff's addictive & toxic!
The Incentive
Monday 6 April
Dragged myself out of bed and made it down the hill for my first gymn & swim. I'm calling today my first step - just going is the achievement. Can I make it two for two? While I have only eaten 'real food' today, I've eaten too much as I 'clean out the cupboards'. Most people would give the surplus (unhealthy) food away, or throw it. I eat it very quickly, so its gone but not wasted and I eat it quickly so I don't notice it touching the sides. Crazy! I'm ready. Pantry mostly bare.
Tuesday 7 April
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