Weigh-in was this morning.  I was a little concerned, because I have had a couple of days when activities meant that sticking to a good eating plan was all but impossible. I have also been having some problems with my back, and have had a heavy cold for the last few days, which has meant that my exercise routine has been well and truly sabotaged. However, I have lost a further 2.5 kg, taking me to a total loss of 6 kg in 6 weeks.  Not quite as much as I had hoped, but still very acceptable.

I give part of the credit for today’s good report to my accidental discovery of something called Chia seed. These tiny seeds are packed full of vitamins, essential fatty acids, calcium and protein. Their unique property is that when you add them to water, they absorb 9 times their own weight and turn into a kind of gel. When added to food, they fill you up and very effectively suppress your appetite. They also help to balance the sugar levels in your blood. They have allowed me to cut my portion sizes and not feel hungry. I’m really amazed at their effectiveness!

It’s been another frantic week, and I haven’t got to keep this blog up to date, but I was weighed in on Wednesday and have lost another 1.5 kg. Not as much as I had hoped, but at least it’s going down.

Because of a very full month ahead, it is unlikely that I will be able to do daily updates of my diet and exercise routine – besides, I figure that must be getting a bit boring for people by now. So instead I will just do a weekly update to let you know how I am progressing.