Where does the time go?

I can't believe it's been so long since I last blogged. Life really does get in the way sometimes!

I need a bit of focus in my life right now and blogging is a good way to go about that.

I need to clean up my food. No more half arsed lunches, last minute dinners from the shops, I can do better!

Exercise is going ok (ran 9 miles on Monday), but I need to log it better so I can see my achievements and plan new things.

I'm massively unhappy with the way I look, not helped by going away to Marrakech in 15 or so days. I tried on a skirt that fit at Christmas, I couldn't even get it on today - what's that about?!

I know I'm not going to be happy by the time I go on holiday this month, but if I start well I can hopefully make some progress each week.

***Measurements***

Weight - 9st 5lbs
Waist- 27"
Waist (over belly button) a 29"
Hips widest - 37"
Hips over bone - 35"
Thigh widest - 23"
Thigh thumbs down - 21"
Calf - 13.5"
Wrist - 5.5"
Bust - 34"
Under bust - 27"
Bicep - 10.5"

Things have spread a bit on my lower half, maybe losing the 2lbs I've gained will see that disappear?

***Plan of action***

* cut the crap - things I know I shouldn't be eating will not be eaten.
* drink more water - 2 litres a day.
* 5 fruit and veg a day - sharing with Martha doesn't count.
* 5 sessions of exercise a week - 2 x runs (short 3 miler and a 7-10 miler), 3 x insanity DVD/weights.
* dig out a pic from September 2010 for inspiration and motivation.

I go back to work next week, so will have 2 x lunch breaks to workout, it means I only need to find 1-2 evenings/early mornings to fit in the other sessions as at least my long run will be on a weekend.

***Goals for 30th June***

* lose at least 2lbs by 25th May (when we leave for Marrakech).
* lose 5lbs overall
* fit into the grey wiggle dress by 3rd June (for a jubilee party)
* lose 2" off my measurements.