Firstly, I got through 24 Hours without having a custard cream, which I’ve you read Days 1 & 2 you’ll realise is something of an achievement. In fact, I didn’t have any biscuits at all. I know, O.M.G!!

Today’s fitness training involved having my ass handed to me on a plate by my badminton buddy Tom, who hockeyed me off the court 3-0. The mind is willing, but the body is SLOW!! It’s actually a very frustrating experience, because when I used to play badminton competitvely (granted 13 years ago!) I could totally make all the shots I’m missing now, and cover the court better and faster. A lot of the time today I just couldn’t get to the Shuttle…..oh go on then, COCK. I ran, well, more skipped, nay sashayed (I just had to look up how to spell that FYI) my litttle legs off, but I’m just a lot slower than I used to be. That was kinda depressing to be honest, and a timely reminder, like one was needed, that I’m no longer 16.

Still the basic plan for the first 2 months of operation marathon is to take in less calories, and burn more by doing more exercise. Boxes ticked for today. I have set myself a goal of losing 5lbs before Christmas, and this is a good step in the right direction.

I haven’t set a date for when I’m going to beat Tom, but his time will come!

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