Day 30 : "Room to spare"

Very quick post tonight, as had a late meeting this evening so didn't make it to the gym until just before 9pm.  Still did my full biceps and stomach workout though, followed by 30 minutes on the cross trainer, and got back in at 10pm.  I hope the late, great Roy Castle is getting his trumpet out in heaven and playing a bit of "Dedication" for me.


I forgot to mention yesterday (I was probably so incensed by the watermelon-graffiti incident that I forgot), but around 5 weeks ago - not long before I started my challenge - I bought some new shirts for work.  It was only when I went to put one of them on that I realised I'd bought a 'slim fit' in error.  I could barely get the buttons done up, and it was a million miles away from doing up round the neck. (In hindsight, that was maybe one of the things that subconsciously spurred me into starting this challenge.)  But yesterday morning, I got that shirt out again and wore it to work.  It fitted a treat, with room to spare - I could even get all the fingers on one hand down between my neck and the collar. Chuffed wasn't the word.


My diet today:

- Breakfast:  A boiled egg and a banana;
- Lunch:  Two tins of mackerel;
- Dinner:  A mackerel salad.


I've arranged a poker night at my house for this Saturday with a few of 'the lads'.  This will be a real test, as our poker nights are normally times for drinking copious amounts of beer and whiskey, and munching on crisps and nuts.  I have to remain sober and healthy, without joining them in their indulgence.  If I can do this, I can do anything...