I’m afraid that after Easter and into May, I’ve made no noticeable progress with losing weight. Then at the end of May, I went on holiday. In fairness to myself, I tried to keep the carbs low, but it was difficult. So I gave up but tried to keep the portions small.

Unfortunately the extra food, alcohol and ice cream teased my weight up over 80kg. Despite walking and swimming every day, I’ve taken a couple of steps back. But we should have a break sometimes.

Also, I drew one conclusion from my calorie analysis of May. I eat too much. I can reduce things like butter, olive oil and cheese, lower my calories but not really notice. On cheat days I can do a whole lot better. Currently, I’m eating over 4000 calories without realising it.

So what am I doing in June I hear you ask?

  • Caffeine - Attempt to keep coffee to 3 mugs a day and 1 black tea in the afternoon.
  • Diet - two meals a day, low-carb. Have moderate cheat days.
  • Exercise - daily dog walks twice a day - at least 6500 steps. Exercise bike four times a week.
  • Measure calories and macros.
  • Alcohol only on Saturdays (if at all).

My trainer wants me to get to 75kg. He’ll be lucky. The last time I was 76kg was when I was 38 and before that 18. But I’m severely tempted to either:

  • Eat the same amount of food overall, but three times a day.
  • Go back to a period of one meal a day.

The second one will encourage weight loss but will be difficult. The first one might help boost my metabolism.

Anyway, we will see…