another two pounds...

So- that's forty pounds altogether, and two more to go before the big three stone target. Had photos taken yesterday so I promise to post them if I can get them electronically. Then you can see the difference! (and so can I!!)

Despite having a few lovely days in London planned next week and two weeks in the glorious USA at the end of May, I have decided to stick to the programme throughout, although I will be eating a bit while on both holidays ( and definitely drinking!!)

I want to lose the rest by my birthday which is in October. Four more stone for sure, and maybe five.

And in five pounds time, it's back to the personal trainer. Very strict but the results are brilliant, and I haven't got the self discipline to push myself as much as I need to in the gym. He works with teenager and the results have been transformational.

Hope you are all having a fabulous week.

Bushmills and Coleraine

Went to Bushmills Distillery for our tour today and it was very good, especially the drink at the end. Other half and I had 12year old Bushmills single malt but since I had the car ( don't get me started) I had to give the lion's share to him in the end. Bah.

I had a portion of Irish Stew and wheaten bread for lunch-it was fabulous. Teenager also munched through a bowl.

Since the weather is dire we decided to look at Coleraine. We parked in the centre and wondered around the shops. We had a look in a little shop called Solstice. It sells angel stuff and crystals, and the like. It was an interesting little place. It was busy selling.... wait for it.... tongue bars ( don't ask- too revolting). I bought a bracelet made of Howlite. It is a crystal energy bracelet to 'help to control strong emotions and restore a sense of calm'. It is a lovely turquoise colour. Hope it works.

We looked for a restaurant called Yoko's in Coleraine but it escaped us. Quite a few people recommend it locally. We will find it another time I am sure.

Tomorrow my friend Ann is going to take us round Derry, as it seems to be known round here,or Londonderry on the map. It is a walled city. I met Ann at Lancaster Uni and I know she will be a fund of knowledge. She also has a great sense of humour ( and is amazingly well read- puts me to shame). I am really looking forward to it.