So this is it. D-Day. Diet Day.
Time to ship off to Lighter Life in Blyth and shed my food-guzzling persona in favour of one who abstains almost completely from any dietary intake, apart from water.
Becoming slim is a compelling notion for me, having been so overweight for so long. There is much that I have even forgotten how to miss about being smaller.
They tell me that the first week is hell, so please expect a slightly grumpy me in the next week. I am officially taking next week off in order to afford me time to spend at home working on more personal projects. I will enjoy getting tucked into some nice creative music and video. For me that is relaxation.
I am told reliably, that if I keep to the regime, I will soon look very much like this woman. I'm sure a good many of you will find that entertaining, to say the least.
Maybe even distressing. That said, she certainly looks happy, and I'm rarely one to turn some happiness down.
What interests me, in a more analytical way, is the extent to which my reduction in size will affect the amount of pain I feel from my damaged legs. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Sincere thanks to all who have expressed support in various ways. Special thanks to Jason, who brought me a celebratory box of Bounty bars round today - ready for me to eat later tonight as I break the diet merely minutes into it. Bless you Jason.
I should remind the radio listeners amongst you that my postponed show is on at 11pm tonight. details, as ever, at http://www.adlib.co.uk.
Those of you who pray - please pray for me. Those of you who don't... well, now is a great time to start.
Prayin' here Andy!
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | May 04, 2007 at 04:37 PM
Best wishes Andy - looking forward to seeing less of you over the coming months.
Posted by: Jason | May 04, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Sorry can't do praying, but can send you lots of love :)
Posted by: Rebecca | May 05, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Also praying Andy..and for Liz. Good luck and best wishes
Posted by: Elaine | May 05, 2007 at 01:42 PM
Sending good thoughts your way!
Posted by: Ruby | May 05, 2007 at 08:10 PM
You're all lovely people, and thanks so much for the supportive comments.
I can see I'm going to have to blow this prayer thing wide apart, though.
Posted by: AndyC | May 06, 2007 at 12:39 AM
The only empathy I can relate is when I gave up the drink for lent. I can well appreciate the first week being extremely difficult especially if something puts you on a downer. I would say that the road to becoming healthier must be your motivation. Keep it in your sights! Do well! Good luck, andy!
Posted by: Ange | May 07, 2007 at 02:30 AM
Thinning of you - a very lot :-)
Posted by: jac | May 07, 2007 at 08:10 PM