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After last weeks amazing success of losing 5 pound the thought of another weigh-in this morning was terrifying.  I knew there was no way I could do that again.  After all everyone knows that weight loss in the first week is almost all water.  And to top it off I had been a bit naughty at a buffet on Thursday.

My aim is to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week.  As I headed towards the bathroom this morning I’d decided that if my weight had stayed the same it would be ok and if I’d managed to lose 1 pound I would be happy.  And whatever happens at least the Charlie Cookson Foundation would be winners with my £ for pound plan.  I was actually quite expecting to be paying out £2 for each pound I had put on.  But the scales said……….

Another 3 pound lost and another £3 for charity

I’ve lost another 3 pound. That’s a total of 8 pound in just two weeks or in other words over half a stone in a fortnight. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes I wouldn’t have believed it.  And I have to say I already feel so much better.  At this rate I could lose a stone in a month and reach  my target weigh below my birthday.

And for anyone out there trying to lose weight my advice is just go for it because if I can do it anyone can.

If you’re impressed with my success you can add to my £’s for pounds at www.justgiving.com/5iftyby5ifty

A few days ago, while looking for some family photos for my brother, I found this photo.  Yes, I know I don’t look a lot like this now but it got me thinking.

Sanibel Island June 1992

I wasn’t in the first flushes of youth.  I was 25, nearly 26, and a single parent with a demanding and stressful job.  But I was thin, fairly pretty (or so I’m told) and had the world at my feet.

I decided this was the perfect photo to inspire me to lose weight – so I stuck it to my desk. I’ve also put a really unflattering fat one on the fridge door but after sharing my weight there was no way I was posting that on here

Now, I’m pretty realistic.  I’m never going look like I did when I was 25.  And if I’m honest I wouldn’t want to be that thin now.  After all at nearly 50 it’s a fine balance between fat and wrinkles.  But I did think it would be a good motivational tool.

Then I started thinking about what else would motivate me.  And that’s when I came up with £’s for Pounds (I might even create a # on Twitter – if I can figure out how).  And here’s how it works:

For every pound I lose I will donate £1 to the Charlie Cookson Foundation.  And I’m asking everyone else to support me by doing the same if you think I’ve done well one week.  I know money is tight so I don’t expect anyone to do it every week, but, if once in a while, you’ve got a £ or 2 to spare (I doubt I’ll lose more than that in a week) then please do donate at www.justgiving.com/5iftyby5ifty

Oh and I nearly forgot.  Because I don’t want the Charlie Cookson Foundation to lose out if I don’t lose weight – I will donate £2 for every pound I gain.  So keep an eye out tomorrow for my first weigh-in to see how much I’ve lost (or not) and how much I’ll be giving to charity.