Couch Potato to World Getter

Start Weight: 230.6kg / 508.5lbs / 36st 4.5lbs
Current Weight: 218.7kg / 482lbs / 34st 6lbs
Total Lost: 11.9kg / 26.5lbs / 1st 12.5lbs

Debt: -£4,000
Savings: £0

Sitting at the lowest weight I’ve gotten to this year, again. What feels different this time is having a purpose. Micro plans leading to the bigger picture. Stuck to my diet today, even though it was a bit tricky.

Vet trip today went well — both cats are fine. I compared this trip to one three weeks ago without Erika to help. Leaving the house I realised the bus was due in 9 minutes and the walk usually takes 7. I locked up, got the cats, saw the earlier bus pass, and carried on to the stop anyway. A tree kept part of the bench dry while I waited. Got the bus, and on the return journey too slightly longer walk home as I get off the stop to walk down the slope — I noticed I didn’t have to stop as often.

Really happy with how that journey felt. Looking forward to comparing it again in December. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg / 508.5lbs / 36st 4.5lbs
Current Weight: 219.7kg / 484.5lbs / 34st 8.5lbs
Total Lost: 10.9kg / 24lbs / 1st 9lbs

Debt: -£4,000
Savings: £0

Still weighing daily and got a 0.1kg loss today. Not disappointed — my body is just adjusting after losing fairly rapidly. It’s doing what’s best for me.

Figured out the mystery of Erika’s sports day timing — still deciding whether I’ll attend this year. We’ll see closer to the time.

Gearing up for the vet tomorrow. Hoping it’s easier than last time, though I won’t need the extra stop for passport photos now.

The cleaner came today and I noticed a pattern — I’m more likely to order a takeaway on the days she comes. I browsed the app, looked at the Chinese, but mentally didn’t want it. So I made dinner like any other day and genuinely enjoyed my chicken and mushroom hot pot instead. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg / 508.5lbs / 36st 4.5lbs
Current Weight: 219.8kg / 484.5lbs / 34st 8.5lbs
Total Lost: 10.8kg / 24lbs / 1st 9lbs
Weekly Loss: 8.5kg / 19lbs / 1st 5lbs

Debt: -£4,000
Savings: £0

Official weigh in day and I broke under 220kg — really happy about that!

My favourite moment today wasn’t even the scales. Getting the seatbelt done up on the way to the doctors was a non scale victory that genuinely made me smile. Small but significant.

Not so good news — that person showed up again despite being blocked. Hoping that’s the last of it.

Erika tried my patience this evening. Going to reach out to school for some support and hopefully a social story will help.

But ending on a positive — 18 YouTube subscribers! 18 real people interested in my story. That genuinely made my evening. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg

Current Weight: 220.90kg

Lost: 9.8kg

Debt: -£4000

Savings: £0

Today was different in a good way. I got back on plan diet wise and I’m happy about that. I completed almost everything on my to do list — just laundry didn’t happen.

My laptop is just about holding on, which left me with more free time than expected since I couldn’t play Roblox with my daughter. Instead I did some YouTube research on places I want to visit, browsed Facebook travel groups and worked out what style of travel is and isn’t for me.

I also had a lovely catch up with my cousin who’s just back from Tunisia — really good to hear from her.

On a less positive note I removed someone else from my life today. They were too pushy and didn’t respect my boundaries when I said no. I ended up ghosting them — not the most grown up approach I know — but sometimes it’s the only option left when someone won’t listen.

Right now I want relationships that bring me joy, not anxiety. Maybe I’m just selective about who gets my energy. And honestly? I think that’s okay. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg

Current Weight: 220.75kg

Lost: 9.85kg

Debt: -£4000

Savings: £0

I had a cheat meal this evening and my stomach is seriously regretting my life choices. I was 0.15kg away from being 10kg down too — but the scales tomorrow will tell the full story.

The silver lining is I’ve learned something useful — when switching back to normal food, lighter meals first. This will really help when I head on holiday.

In other news my PC or monitor seems to have given up, which means my daily blog, story writing and spreadsheet work might be disrupted for up to 10 days. I’ll see what the laptop can manage for writing at least.

Other than that today was actually a good day. Erika has a tidy room, the laundry is sorted for tomorrow, and who knows — maybe 10 days away from the PC will help me discover some new habits worth keeping.

Start Weight: 230.6kg

Current Weight: 222.45kg

Lost: 8.15kg

Debt: -£4000

Savings: £0

Procrastination on the book is still present but I’m making it my weekend goal — chapter done by Sunday!

Weekend plans look a little different. First task tomorrow is tackling Erika’s floor — the usual mountain of plushies and books. 45 minutes including mandatory preteen moaning time. 😄

Today went well overall. 18 countries into the spreadsheet now with much more detail. Really looking forward to starting the journey properly.

Atomic Habits is making more sense daily. I’m noticing my natural rhythm — after reading my chapter is when I flow best into tasks. Learning this now is basically practice for travelling with Erika full time.

Stuck to the plan again and really happy with progress. Exercise will come — I’m thinking after my daily chapter read makes most sense as a natural next step.

2209 days until I walk out that door. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg

Current Weight: 223.5kg

Lost: 7.1kg

Debt: -£4000

Savings: £0

Good evening! I’m doing well and my weight is still going in the right direction which makes me happy.

Other good news — I got some views and my very first YouTube comment! That genuinely made my day and gave me some great ideas for next Monday’s vlog.

I also got an unexpected win with a refund today. Something I’d ordered was no longer available despite still being on their website. When the manager returns from Europe they’re going to fulfil my order free of charge with priority delivery. Only a fiver but that’s a fiver heading toward savings eventually!

Speaking of savings — they’ll start properly once the holiday expenses and bills are sorted at the end of the month. One step at a time.

Diet still on track, feeling great and sticking to the plan. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg

Current Weight: 225.2kg

Lost: 5.4kg

Debt: -£4000

Savings: £0

Today wasn’t hard, but I procrastinated a lot. I did complete most of my to do list though — just one thing left, a drawing, and I’m not known for my artistic skills!

My morning started well. Writing done, Erika ready for school, sofa remade after yesterday’s cushion washing mission.

Then I doomscrolled all afternoon. Lunch until dinner. Not my finest hour.

But I decided I wouldn’t get up until I finished a chapter of Atomic Habits — and I did. That got things back on track. Played with Erika, added a country to the spreadsheet, and now writing this blog.

My new passport arrived today. The cruise is happening whether I’m ready or not — and I am ready, even if the self consciousness about my size creeps in sometimes. I found an influencer my size who doesn’t let anything stop her. Maybe that’ll be me soon.

Four days in and genuinely proud of myself. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg

Current Weight: 226.2kg

Lost: 4.4kg

Debt: -£4000

Savings: £0
How has my day been? Really good actually.

I’ve been keeping on top of my to do list which means less chores have piled up downstairs. I even washed the sofa cushions on a whim — they needed doing — and did the washing up for the first time in forever. I normally leave that for the cleaner. Small wins but they feel significant.

I do need to take the laundry upstairs when I go to bed though!

My story writing is stalling a little. But I still have hours left today and once I’ve put the recycling out I’m making it a mission to write at least a paragraph. One paragraph is one more step forward — and every step makes me more confident about posting it online after my holiday.

I’m happy my weight is going in the right direction. Lost another 2.1kg since yesterday and I’ve just gone under 500lbs — sitting at 498.7lbs. That feels significant.

I’m not entirely sure what has changed within me recently — but right now this feels relatively easy. Long may that continue. 💙

Start Weight: 230.6kg

Current Weight: 228.3kg

Lost: 2.3kg

Debt: -£4000

Savings: £0

Official weigh in day and I lost 2.3kg this week — 5lbs for anyone using pounds. I’m really happy about that given everything that happened this week.

I filmed and uploaded my second vlog today. Still as daunting as it sounds but it needs to be done. If I want to grow my online presence I actually need to show up.

I still haven’t worked my way up to exercise yet and that’s okay. I know I’ll never be its biggest fan — but I am moving more. Writing a todo list and ticking things off means chores that used to wait until they absolutely had to get done are actually happening.

Diet has gone well and I’m grateful for that. Just need to finish my second litre of water and I’m done for the day! 💙