One month down

Okay so that's the first month done.  4.5 kg lost and 68cm lost (38 I'm really comfy about, I'm a bit dodgy about one measurement that meant I lost 30cm).

Things I've found this time:

Personal training makes me feel safe and I work harder.   I'm doing more training this time and it feels like I'm getting better results without fear of injury. My trainers know me and I know that they'll push me but not so far that it is dangerous, making it easier to stretch my limits. I have a tendency to go too hard and hurt myself or overcompensate for injury and not work hard enough.  My trainers help me find the middle ground.

The elliptical trainer is not very scary and if I lock my core I don't feel motion sick when I get brave and take my hands off the centre handles and use my arms as well.  Plus if I use it as my base cardio option, I raise my heart rate more consistently and effectively than I do if I'm doing a recliner bike ride.

Talking of bikes - having one is awesome.  I went for my first ride around part of the lake on the weekend and it was great.  From my place to the Carillion, back to the footbridge near Allara Street, up to Garema Place and then back to my place. Admittedly the last two stops were split with food and a cold drink but up to Garema Place had been consistent, a break of maybe 2 mins at most. Making the transition from someone who is a pure pedestrian to someone with a transport option other shanks pony is quite exciting.

I can make better choices with food and not stuff my social life. I'm very social, I go out a lot and have people over frequently.  I simply have to plan.  I know the rules, this means I choose to exercise them or not.  Food is never going to be a big evil for me.  I don't want to have that relationship with it. I simply need to make a good choice out of my options rather than restrict myself and create a denial/binge situation.