MiddleAgeShed

I know Wonder Woman!

Yes ....no not Heather though she comes close!...I mean our very own Karen Burnham who has just started blogging....we can now see inside the mind of someone who constantly stays slim....at  How to be Wonderwoman

Heather and I join forces again

At the beginning of the year I didn't know Heather and now I cannot get rid of the woman!! As if I would want to....
We were talking about how great podcasting, blogging indeed the web has been to us and would love to get more women involved in the social media space. So we came up with the idea of a podcast which explains in our very simple words what the terminology is all about and how to use it. We have been joined by Krishna De, a wonderful blogger and are looking for more friends to join in on the show. If you are interested in the web then check out The Podcast Sisters....or if you have any topics you want us to cover then e-mail us.

I am hoping the extra work in our own time, will mean that it takes my mind off eating!

Four Month review

As its been just about four month since we started MAS, I thought it would be interesting to go back to my very first goals and see how I'm actually getting on compared to the aims set back then:

Weigh between 9 stone 6 and 9 stone 13 forever.

Currently 10.8.2

Target One
Lose 24lbs in 16 weeks - thats 1.5 pounds each week from 7th January to 30th April 2007

 

Target Two
Once the 24lbs is achieved lose 1 pound per week until target aim to be at target on 1st June 2007

 

So far lost app 1 pound a week

How am I going to acheive this?

1. Increase my exercise level

Per week
Commit to 20 mins of dog walking 6 days a week (or equivalent) after work and before tea time

This week I've three times

Three walk/runs (nike plus) Follow the coolrunning.com plan Wed, Sat, and Sun.

Check

Three cycle rides - 30-40minutes

Nil

Davina Upper Arms and body once a week with San - Wed night or a circuit on a Monday.

Nil, but I have had 3 hours of match tennis instead

2.  Monitor progress with a Tanita Fat Monitor Scales etc and measure regularly.

Check,  on the scales - yet to measure

3. Commit to a weekly podcast with Anna where I share my weight, body fat etc and keep up to date with this blog until 1st June 07

Check

4. Eat healthily and cut out junk,  keeping to under 1300 calories per day following the Weetabix Right Weight Right Fibre Plan.

Check

There were several rules:NO MOANING
NO EXCUSES
Check

All in all, although a little behind with the overall weight loss plan and the cycling I think the goal is still feasible but I intend to revise the speed of the weight loss target to be more realistic. I am to be at my target 9.10 by July 25th 2007.

And the lessons learnt?
Setting high but realistic goals that are written down are extremely valuable.
Blogging is an easy way of being accountable.
and finally

Losing weight is not easy...

Middle Age Shed can change your Sex Appeal!

So on this Middle Age Shed Heather mentioned THE article on Garden Rant and I forgot to put the link on the show notes. After I stopped laughing - until tears flowed,  I read the article in detail here is a snippet

"Heather Gorringe is quite possibly the best-dressed organic farmer/worm  wrangler we have met in recent times"

You see that is the power of Middle Age Shed, it can transform you from "country rough" (listen to the podcast for explanation!) to sex goddess of the organic world.

So I will be adding to the Heather fan club souvenirs

1) A Heather thong to garden in during the hot weather
2) A Heather towel so that men can have her wrapped around them after a soothing shower!
3) A Heather autographed photo....in the traditional Marilyn pose....thought she could try and hold down  her white garden apron being swooshed up by the wind from the combine.

Feel free to send any other merchandising ideas that could work
Love
Envious Miss Average

Way to go Heather

Heather well done, I have seen your nomination for The "Mouse and Trowel" awards - how great is that name. You need not say about me, you have not blogged about that either!!!

Wiggley Wigglers is as you know one of my VERY favourite shows....it plays to the country girl in me and I love the banter. I will be popping over to vote and if anyone else can here is the link.

Well done...have you noticed that we have both got nominations since losing weight! There must be a linkage to success, you know! ....

Diet Tips

Talia who is a supporter of Middle Age Shed interviewed me this week for her blog - Centre of Emotional Well Being on  podcasting for weight loss.

Top 5 tips I shared during this interview were

1. Have a clear picture in your mind of what success will look like...keep it at the forefront especially when faced with temptation
2. Involve your friends and explain what you are trying to achieve and ask for their support
3. In terms of eating, reduce your plate size. I have exchanged my very large dinner plate with a small plate, this has been a huge factor
4. Celebrate your progress along the way. Heather is wonderful she praises me all the time which provides motivation for the following week
5. Don't see it as giving things up but gaining a new life.

Great News...STOP PRESS

Another listener is coming on the show...yes, shy bashful Karen is coming on to speak to us about her story...fantastic! Hopefully fingers crossed we may be speaking tonight...come on readers and listeners e-mail me at anna@theengagingbrand.com and tell us your story!

Why are we doing this?

A question that we have asked ourselves a lot! But Heather and I know that we need to lose weight and what better way of making sure that you commit to a healthier lifestyle than going public with it. So this blog will detail how we we lose a combination of 6 stone together...and watch out for our podcast called Middle Age Shed as well....