My first post...

Well hello one and all,

  I have never written a blog before so not really sure what to put here so apologies if it is boring or repetitive.


So lets get started with a synopsis about me and why I am here writing this blog....


My name is Tony and I am currently 24 years old.  I have a wife name Korrina, who is 22 and we have been married for just over 3 years.

 For many years I have battled with excess weight and health problems for various reasons including poor diet and years of medication mixed with poor exercise.


To shorten the story dramatically, at the end of 2010 my grandmother passed away and her poor health had often bothered her and prevented her from enjoying life - I do not want that for myself.
With that in mind I have set myself a goal to lose 8 stone in weight by the end of 2011.

My plan is multi-layered:

•  firstly to improve my diet to be more of a long-term eating plan rather than the fad diets that I have often tried and failed at.
• secondly to work on the numerous health issues that have plagued me including asthma, allergies and muscular problems by improving my medications with the help of my GP
• Most importantly however is to lead a much more active and exercise-focused lifestyle

Now to most, the last point may seem simple, to use stairs instead of lifts, to walk instead of using the car for short local journeys and instead of sitting watching TV to go out and enjoy the countryside near where I live.


Although the personal benefits to me will be huge, I am also doing this to raise money for a charity that is very close to my heart.
A number of members of my family and friends have had and continue to be treated for illnesses such as heart conditions or cancer being the most prominent two.

With this in mind, I have asked that if anyone wishes to donate, that they please do so to St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley, for all the fantastic work that they do in aid of people with similar conditions.

This can be done via my JustGiving page HERE, or of course to any other charity you may choose.

I think that is it for now for my first blog.
Please do comment with any questions you may have about my project and perhaps maybe even come out on a walk with me....

Speak soon
x Tony x