Day 3

Liz

They always say to start on a positive note..... the wind has reduced (I wouldn’t say gone but reduced more than yesterday for sure). I woke up feeling a little groggy this morning, not sure if it’s hay fever or the lack of sleep from being woken up for yet another pee during the night. I got myself in gear and headed off to the gym (as I usually would on a Monday morning). Now I’m still not sure if this was sensible or silly being a bank holiday and starting the new diet, but I took it easy rather than pushing myself too hard and got home to a banana shake on the terrace (thanks Mike you’re the best). We then headed off to Hasting for the day, a bad day to be going if you didnt realise it was May Day and that means bikers (everywhere). After 2 stops on the way down (our bladders are still very weak at the moment, its only usually an hours drive!) we had a lovely time on the rides with Jack. This is then when things started to get difficult, we queued up to get Jack & his Nan a portion of chips each and then sat there watching them eat. This was torture, the chips looked and smelt soooo good. No grease & the fish looked like it would just melt in your mouth (oh fish.... oh chips.....surely 1 chip wouldn’t hurt right? no I must not give in to temptation we must throw what he doesn’t eat away). As I watched Michael throw this away I felt my heart drop, firstly I wanted a chip, secondly for anyone who knows me I HATE wasting food, I previously would have eaten other leftovers just so they weren’t thrown away! I persevered and remembered why I’m doing this, to better Michael’s health (and loose a few stone on the way) I remembered we are strong and we can do this. On the way home things got a little tense as we argued about my driving (which I don’t think is an issue but Michael being a ‘professional driver’ always knows best!!). I stopped for yet another wee break and then made him drive the rest of the way home. We hadn’t taken a shake with us, that’s a lesson learnt for today, must take one in future if you‘re going out for the day. When we got home first stop was a shake (tescoslim) chocolate for me, not too bad if you have it at this time of day but still not my favourite. Whilst we drank our shakes Michael made a very nice stir fry with soy sauce, yummy (our veg intake for the day done). I then felt very content again and we apologised for our grumpiness.... Michael’s more than mine. These things will happen when you’re used to so many more calories a day, so we were prepared for this to happen (not sure Mikes mum was though, if your reading this sorry, we don’t usually bicker like that I promise).

Overall the most difficult day yet, but to be expected at some point. Now I’m nervous for what tomorrow brings when I’m back working (albeit from home, but that’s harder sometimes when it comes to food and drink), but I’ll be home alone with no one to fall back on if temptation hits, I must stay focussed. I’m super proud of Michael for today not giving in when he hit a low and I know together we can stay strong and do this.

Mike

So no bullshit today was hard. Hastings on May Day is hard enough without doing what we are doing. Literally every second you see people eating and drinking all the things i want and can’t have. Fish and chips smothered in salt and vinegar, mr whippy with a flake, freshly made doughnuts covered in sugar, a pint of lager, pic n mix sweets, full fat coke, hot chocolate. All within reach and teasing me with their seductive smells. Me and Liz thought it probably wouldn’t be wise to take a shake with us in case the milk went funky. We endured this torture with just a cup of decaf tea each. Neither of us broke with all of the temptation available to us. On the positive side we had a lovely day and my son had a great time. I found out today that I am even more of an arse when I am tired and hungry. The people that know me will ask how is this possible but hunger does strange things to people. I also found out Liz has very little tolerance to my sarcastic and flippant nature when she is tired and hungry. This is going to really test our relationship to the Max. I just hope my princess realises that whatever I say and do to annoy her when I’m in a bad mood I love her to the moon and back a thousand times over. She is so amazing doing this with me. Even though we share bowel movements far too graphically with each other and she leaves her foot on the clutch while she drives, she is an amazing woman and I’m lucky to have her.

Need a good nights sleep before going back to work tomorrow.