Back in December I posted a picture showing me when I was severely obese next to a picture taken at the 2012 Great South Run. Since I started my journey to regain my health in September 2009 I have lost over 5 stone (70 lbs) in weight and I feel fantastic, but today I am feeling naked. Why? Because not only have lost weight, but I have clearly lost inches too and it’s not just my clothes that have become too big, but also my wedding ring and hence I feel naked as it has gone back to the jewellers to be resized BY FOUR RING SIZES!!!
Based on my clothing sizes I have lost approx 10 inches off my waist, 6 inches off my chest and even 4 inches off my neck!
I can’t wait to get my ring back, but will be pleased when it is no longer falling off!
The old me in Disney 2006 and the new me earlier this year
2013 Miles in 2013
I am my 2013 miles in 2013 challenge in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as I have been surprised since I started fundraising for the CF Trust just how many people are unaware of this disease and so I hope my efforts will not just raise money, but also awareness of the UK’s most most common life-threatening inherited disease.
The first person to commit to sponsoring my 2013 mile challenge has committed to 1p per mile (£20.13 in total) and this got me thinking. I am hoping that as many as possible of those reading this will commit to do the same and the best thing is, if each person does this on a “pay as you go” type approach all you will need to part with is approx £2 just after each pay day. In January I completed 205.9 miles, so if you can please spare £2.06 to help the Cystic Fibrosis Trust it will be greatly appreciated.
The easiest way to give your sponsorship is to visit my Just Giving page: http://www.justgiving.com/2012-AYearWithoutBeer-CF.
2013 Miles in 2013 – The rules
The rules for my 2013 miles in 2013 challenge are quite simple:
- All miles must be completely self powered (no motors, sails, etc)
- I must be able to evidence all miles, either via GPS or with a picture of any static gym equipment
To complete my 2013 miles I will be running, cycling, rowing and who knows, I might even try a few other self powered methods along the way.
