Not eating out...

Seems to be the key. I've had 3 weeks of sustained weight loss, okay, so it's only been the same 3.5lbs that I have lost and gained repeatedly over the past year, but it's been 3 weeks without putting on, so I am pleased.

The key definitely seems to be the not eating out. I was horrified when I read through the WW Eating Out Guide - no wonder I was gaining weight when eating out once or twice a week. Even when I thought I was making sensible menu choices.

Typically, in the past 3 weeks, Nick has shed about 6lbs, and is now weighing less than me. He's pleased though, which means I'm pleased. There are times when I wish I had the metabolism of a bloke though - and he's not even been able to do any exercise because of having his eyes lasered.

Last night I managed just 4 miles in the gym, but I walked on a hill of 12% to take calories burnt up to 700. I need to work hard and be good over the next 2 days to make sure I don't just stay the same though. I still don't understand why I can't run the distances I had been running, but I did 14 miles last week in total, which is a big step up from the 6 miles I had been doing. It's slow slow progress, which I am not used to, but at least it's something. Still not quite the government recommended 150minutes of exercise a week though.

However, I have been making a concerted effort not to use the lift at work, and have been going up and down the stairs endlessly. It makes my legs ache though, even just doing 2 floors, but that passes quickly.

This weekend will be a challenge - we're at Nick's parents and I always overeat because there's always a nice array of comfort food on offer. However, I am taking my running gear, and planning on running on Saturday and Monday. I turn into a running snob though - his brother goes out for a 2 mile run, and I am disdainful. I shouldn't be, because it's not like I've been doing much better recently. However, there is a good 6 mile run up there that I shall do both days.