Slim, Gym & Grim - week 1

Well, where to start?

I thought that I had better be responsible so I went to the Dr to check that there is no reason why I cannot undertake my Triathlon. She said that I am healthy and physically quite able to start. So away I went to the Gym.

At long last and for the first time in my life I have qualified for a Gold Card! This is not as exciting as it first seems however, as it is a Gold Card for the local Health Centre. I have to say, they have got it well sorted. Bromley My Time is a charitible organisation who have taken over the leasure function of Bromley Council.

If you are nearby they are worth looking into, or see if there is anything similar in your town.

What I found very helpful was my induction to the gym. As a newbie (all my fitness past is over 15 years ago) I was a little bit hesitant going into a gym where everyone seems to know what they are doing, and all look ripped. Well more ripped than me, but I have to be honest and say as my 16 and a bit stone waddled in, I was made to feel welcome, given an introduction to every piece of equipment and given a realistic plan to review at the end of the month.

I was told that to be ready for August was tough: but do-able if I take it seriously. Fair enough.

So feeling a little confident, I spoke to a friend about diet. Now in the past I have been involved with Herbalife and so thought that I would use their products again however my friend Grace introduced me to an online store called Melaleuca.

From now on I am going to split this blog up. To find out what supplements I am taking, to see my food diary and to see daily/weekly exercise targets please click on the "Labels" link at the side of the blog.

For my general feelings overview etc read the "general" posts.

What I would like for this blog is for Coeliacs to be able to get more help, understanding and recipe and lifestyle ideas. I also want them to see that someone cares!

I am on a really balanced diet now, to help me not only lose the excess weight but to help me build up muscles strength and endurance.

I am impressed. The products are amazing,not just for my diet/nutrition but for throughout the whole house. If I sound a bit zealous it's because I am. Have a look! You will see what I mean. Mail me and I can send you a link.