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I enjoyed a more leisurely start to the day today although the alarm did go off at 5.30am for a walk! I was feeling fairly tired so took advantage of an extra hour and a half in bed knowing that I could fit in a walk later to hit 10000 steps.

Breakfast was another appealing pink smoothie … made whilst standing on very tired, heavy legs. I massaged them out a little with the foam roller.

Dragged myself out when I finally finished work and managed just under 5.5 miles. I wasn’t going to count my walks towards Trans Europe but it seems to good a distance to waste!

Finally got round to tucking into the chilli for lunch, dinner was a little less healthy but, whilst this is a blog for 100 Healthy Days, I’m pragmatic enough to know that some will be less perfect than others … 😁

After partial meal planning last night, it was early to bed again for a 5.00am start on “Trev” the trike.

Last year, I signed up for Lands End to John O’Groats, 872 miles, and was on target to finish before the achilles injury struck so yesterday, I signed up for Trans Europe – 1600 miles in two years. Trans Europe differs to LEJOG in that cycling can also be included so what better start to the day again. Headphones in and enjoy the fresh air. I also started 30 Day Plank Challenge … previously done last year and enjoyed it. I still have a bit of abs shape I managed to retain from it.

Wednesdays are climbing day so a lovely big calorie burn today … now to not convert them ALL to food! Working from home meant getting 10000 steps in was going to be challenging so opted for a walk to climbing and back.

Food wise, I’ve tried to make sensible choices again – banana and strawberry smoothirwith some added oats and peanut for breakfast, stuffed mushrooms for lunch. I had made a vegan chilli for after climbing but was fairly hungry earlier on so opted for a cheese pasta layered salad, fruit salad and some grapes.

I know nobody is reading this yet and it’s early days but feeling really positive so far and looking forward to the changes this brings… and seeing how long it is before anyone notices 😉

Ended the day munching on cucumber and cottage cheese and icing my ankles. Aiming for a easier day tomorrow and just a 10k steps goal.

Chest: 45″

Waist:37″

Hips: 41″

Weight: 14st 5.5lbs

Having formerly loved running but currently being out of action with an achilles injury, yesterday I bought a cross trainer … not the greatest idea for someone as accident-prone as me!

I spent last night making soup to take into work (just a prepared leek and potato pack, added a stock cube, boiled up and threw it in the food processor).

I added my meals into My Fitness Pal to track calories and macros and set the alarm alarm for 5.00am. Shorts and vest on, headphones turned up loud and I was off for 40 mins. Total calorie burn was 390! Breakfast was “green” smoothie from a prepared pack with some oats thrown in and pineapple juice. A bit of an acquired taste!

I’m aiming to hit 10000 steps a day which means adding a bit of extra walking to the day so walked past my usual bus stop on the way home from work and into Lidl to grab pasta sauce for dinner … just some vegan meatballs and pasta.

I tend to fail at this healthy malarkey when I deprive myself so I’ve decided I will eat as healthily as possible but will keep a closer eye on treats and make sure EVERYTHING is tracked. I had hummus crisps, four Milk Tray and an Oreo as treats today.

Daily calories allowed: 1500 + exercise 390 = 1890

Calories consumed: 1774

Deficit: 126

So, day 1 is over. Wednesday is usually climbing which burns off a fair few calories but I might head off on the t

So, as I write this, we’re 31 days into 2022 and it’s the night of my 46th birthday. I keep vowing to get healthier and/or fitter so I’m hoping this keeps me on track and make me accountable.

I intend to take my measurements tomorrow and will update them weekly and take photos to track my progress, meals, etc

They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit … let’s see …