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Wednesday 14 April 2004

Hello everyone, I hope you all had an enjoyable Easter break. Hubby and I had a very relaxing time and you will pleased to know I did not indulge in too many Easter eggs.

During the Easter break, I measured by waist, my hips, the top of my arm and the top of my thigh, as well as weighing myself. I thought if I could do this each week, even if I do not lose weight I will be able to see if I am losing any inches.

This is the first time I have taken my measurements since the day I started to look for my wedding dress and oh my goodness, I could not believe what I was reading on the tape measure.

I was so horrified; I could not even bare to write down the measurements in this diary entry. You would be shocked at just how big I am.

When I read the numbers on paper it really hit me, just how big I am and I am sure if you saw the numbers, you too would conjure up an image of a very big lady indeed.

I then decided to get hubby to take a couple of photographs of me, one from the front, side and back, so that in a few months time we can take another photo and compare them to see if my body shape has changed at all.

So, what am I going to do to get rid of these inches and weight then? Well, tonight for the first time in ages I am going for a swim.

I am not sure how many lengths I will be able to manage as my swimming costume has not touched the water for nearly a year now, but I will give it my best shot as I am so determined to change my figure for good.

After a couple of weeks of swimming each Wednesday, I then plan to up the regime to twice a week, with walking on the remaining evenings after work. I will get fit and I will look good once again.

To be honest, this new determined mindset has really come about after taking my measurements. I was not upset, just angry with myself for getting to that size in the first place and I now feel more determined than ever.

I was also inspired last night by one of these slimming programmes on TV last night, when they showed before and after photographs of the slimmers. Some of them looked like different people, they looked younger, more attractive and well to be honest so much nicer.

I too want those results,

I want to look younger, feel and look attractive, be able to wear the clothes I really want to wear and not just those that I buy just because I can fit into them.

I am so determined and I will succeed.

So here is to swimming tonight and to the readers of my diary who suggested I take my measurements. It was a wonderful suggestion and has really given me the kick up the bottom I needed.

Thank you.

Rebecca Jones

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