I only sorted through 5 but my god, the rubbish that was in them!  Now I have 2 empty drawers that where mainly full of birthday cards, foreign coins that can't be used any more and table clothes that are too small for my dining table (eh?) - all have been recycled.  Its very cathartic, need to do the same in the kitchen and our bedroom which should me enough warm up practice for doing the boys.  Will probably need a flame thrower for that job though.

When they've been coming in from school, after they've sorted their bags and had a snack, we've been asking them to put 5 thing away and 5 pieces of rubbish in the bin  from their bedrooms.  Can almost see the bedroom floors now!!

SS said she wanted a piece of what I have, as in my commitment to get up and do each day - I got to wondering if I'm obsessed. I train, I tell everyone and I broadcast my races cos to me, if every one else knows then I am involving them in my conscience and therefore can't let them down!!  Backhanded motivation or what??

So, if I don't sign up for a race, I have no goal, if I have a goal and nobody but me knows, I'm only letting me down if I don't train or complete that goal.

However, if I tell you (and this is another reason why I blog - the blog gets 9,000 hits a month) that's a lot of people to let down. A cheat I know but as I'm running, biking or walking - that thought stays with me.  I'm using you to keep me going but the outcome is best for me - new health, weight loss and feeling happier with me than I have done in years.

I buggy walked with BF, well she pushed the buggy and we talked the in the evening, SS and I did a power walk and tore the road up, did 6 miles in just over an hour.  Then, in the evening, DS1 who is trying to raise money to go on an expedition to Cambodia, went around 2 towns posting flyer's (aka begging letters) to all the shops and offices.

I was meant to be doing a run and bike workout but I couldn't move when I got back home.  I was pleasantly pooped!!  Saw some Nordic Walkers doing a warm down in one of the town parks - so wanted to go and join them but I had the flyers to deliver - still, I got my fitness fix in about 3 hours seperated through out the day.

Yesterday, I, a former lardy-arse, ran 6.16 miles on the hilly, uppy, downy lanes by me in 1 hour and 8 minutes.  Not only that but I've been adding it up and over the last few weeks I've ran 22 miles, biked 17 and done 2160 reps or resistance training WEEKLY.  I run a business, a family, spend one day a week with my dad and, and still manage to fit the occasional early night and chick flick or book in.  So why I still have to pick holes in myself, I don't know!!

I guess its human nature to focus on the negative, the "what I couldve' done betters" the "I shouldn't haves"  Well, today I'm going to focus on my achievements.

I remember talking to a mum on the playground a few months ago, she's a runner and I really envied her stamina.  She told me that one day I'd be running for an hour at a time, no stopping and that I'd love it.  I remember think a) clearly she's mad and got me confused with some one fit, or b) how could I ever be as fit as her?  Well I don't know if I am or not but I do know I can run for an hour.

I spoke with Julie, one of the co owners and she remembered me from last time!  After discussing my weight loss she and Emma, the other owner, said they will give me some advice on what I can wear now.  I've been hiding behind baggy clothes, long sleeves and bulky coats for so long I haven't a clue what I can wear now or about shapes, pear, apple... Hows that for service and motivation??

Visit their website here- or better still go in and have a coffee and a chat.  I'm off to do some speed work and hand weights so I can drop another size before I go shopping with Julie and Emma.

It was great fun, all the kids reaching over grabbing handfuls of fruit and mini muffins. DS3 had twice the amount he would normally eat so its a great way of getting food into the little fussy eater that he is!! He even tried raisins and didn't choke which is what he thinks is going to happen if he tries something new!!

Afterwards, DS2 had the opportunity to show is a PowerPoint presentation he's been working on with a group of kids.  I thought it was brilliant, full of action and interest but best of all it was lovely for the school to involve the parents via the picnic.  There was a friendly atmosphere and the staff were excellent and well organised.  Well done The Meadows Primary!!

Six more days and they all finish for the summer.  I can't wait - just wish I didn't have to work for some of it!!  I will try to do work in the evenings so I can spend time with the boys but these are the best laid plans etc.  Having said that after a couple of days with them, I may be more inclined to work!!

I've lost a lb I'm pleased to report - lets hope it stays off - biking and going for a run later today, may even throw in some resistance with the hand weights.