Thanks guys, for your well wishes. So here I am Day 1 proper of CD.
Last night I had a bit of a clear out, both physically and mentally. Before I went to yoga I went into my kitchen and had a big sort out. First of all I put my leftover packs from LL into a carrier bag. I then collected all my non-fresh food (such as pasta and tins etc) into a box and put the whole lot into the loft. I then took everything out of my fridge - i mean everything! Including ketchup, salad cream and jams that weren't even opened and took them to my mum's. So my fridge is now totally empty.
Next stop was my yoga class. I really enjoyed it. That cleared my mind out. The teacher talked a little about the 8 stages of yoga and focused on Ahimsa - which is non-violence to others as well as oneself. She emphasised the importance of not thinking harmful thoughts about yourself and improving self esteem. She must have have been reading my mind *lol*. So I am definately going back next week. I can't remember the last time I spent 2 hours just focussing on me without any worries! It was nice!
Came home and felt so relaxed. Thought I would get an early night for a change, but ending up talking to P on the phone for about an hour. Umm, how did that happen! My internet connection has been playing up and our msn conversation died. He thought i was ignoring him and vice versa! *lol*. I like him more, the more I talk to him but I like J too. Spending a lot of time on MSN to J and he makes me laugh! Oh dear, what's a girl to do!
Anyway, this morning I do feel renewed. I set my alarm and almost got up at 9am *lol*. Ok, it was more like 9.45am, but that was better than yesterdays 11.30am.
I woke up really hungry but made a cup of hot water, a coffee and grabbed a half litre bottle of water. Not had a pack yet. Saving it till lunchtime. I want to save packs for my danger time of 4ish. Especially as I have less packs to play with than LL. So far, so good.
One of my strategies when I first started LL was to create a wallplanner countdown. It was a chart counting down my 100 days on LL and I would tick each day off. On the chart I had milestones like 1/5th or 1/2th of the way there, as well as major events, such as parties or my first trip to the toon. I am going to do the same this time and stick it on the wall where I can see it! I am going to countdown to the Birmingham meet. I am hoping that I will be at target by then so it gives me something to aim for. Inbetween I have targets for my trip to Amsterdam and starting pole dancing classes, all things to keep me on track. I might also have to plan for a 4x4 safari in March *lol*.
Well, best get a wriggle on! Got to go to the job centre to sign on today as well.
(its often one or t'other in my experience..lol 
