June Update

Still getting smaller, just not as quickly.

I seem to have drifted away from my original plan, but perhaps if I redouble my efforts and perhaps cut off limbs I may still make it.

As it is, by the end of June I have lost another 2 kg. That brings my total reduction to just under 15 kg, or 43% of my targeted weight reduction in 50% of the time.

I had a really positive experience while preparing for holiday. I was able to get out some of my older clothes that now fit again and get rid of a lot of clothes that are now too large. Very empowering to put on a pair of trousers I bought for my Dad's 75th. They were a bit tight then but I am now able to put them on, button them up and then take them off. That was the test - anything I could take off without opening went into the charity bag. 6 bags were filled.

I am pleased with my overall progress but concerned about how to get rid of the rest, especially with the summer upon us. With luck I will sweat a few kilos out while on Crete next week.

Exercise wise I'm still on the increase.

Good stats considering I missed 2 cycles due to punctures and at least one weekend cycle due to holiday shopping.
My total distance increased again for June but overall duration was down a bit. I also undertook  more workouts although 2 of those workouts don't really count. Only 1 of June's workouts were more than 70 minutes. That's still the killer. I need to get out at least once over the weekend for a long workout. Sitting in and eating is always going to be worse than going out on the bike or for a walk and then eating.

June 2013, Duration in seconds, distance in km

Plans for July? That's a tough one. I am on holiday for the first 2 weeks. That means no gym since that's at work. Also I'm more likely to snack at home than at work. That's not even mentioning a week away in Crete which will involve eating in and eating out. But sweating too so mixed opportunities. I think I will struggle through the summer but must try to maintain some useful level of activity.