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A few pounds lbs lighter
I have recently decided to get rid of some of my excess weight that has managed to creep up on me in the last twelve months or so. With one heart attack under my belt a couple of years ago, and the death of my Mum in April this year, things have been tough. I have always struggled with my weight, my dear old Mum raised me (and everyone else in the house!) on three meals a day plus snacks! She once told me that she needed to do this to ensure we were all fed. Even the family dog could not walk without its under carriage dragging on the floor. Fast forward into my teen years and my emotional eating started to take hold. An accident at 16 years old, seen me unable to walk and being registered disabled for nearly eight years. I got very big whilst my confidence and self care became almost insignificant.
A couple of oldies, on the left, Me in school uniform and on the right with my lovely Mum. I would guess I would have been between 10-12 years old in these.
As you can guess, school was not a pleasant place for me growing up.
My weight loss journey since about the age of 26 has been hard. However, at my worst point I went from 24 stone to 15st 5lbs….
Here I am with my Beautiful Wife, on the left I was at my heaviest (24st) on the right I had lost nearly nine stone! At the time, Ruth (my Wife) said she felt like she was having an affair because being with me felt so different! I took that as a compliment.
Anyway, I have started a reset as my Weight has got to the stage where I am questioning my Mortality again. Therefore, it has to go. I am on day 7 tomorrow (Thursday) and I have lost around 10lbs so far. I feel better. I aim to surprise my Son when I collect him from the Airport when he comes home from Canada for Christmas.
Words can only be forgiven, not forgotten
"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder."
-Rumi
As the Holiday season fast approaches, it is often hard (especially for those of us looking after or caring for Children with other needs) to see the fun and love above all the hassle and stress. I want you to take some time to breathe, relax and enjoy this season - you deserve it. Here is a post from my Facebook page which sums it up..
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Now for some festive Audio…. Enjoy!
The music in this podcast episode can be found HERE.
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Thank you…
Too early Lee! :-)
Liking these audio ditties. And your audio quality has never sounded so good. Keep it up!