So i got tired of too much eating and decided to take a little more control over what I eat 2 weeks ago. Been keeping to net around 1,200 calories a day and some running. Problem about being on business trips: a) eating out food and b) difficult to motivate myself to exercise (though this is as valid at home as being away). I’m proud that I did 30mins on the elliptical at the hotel gym 3 days in a row this week. Put in a tiny amount of weights too, and now my arm muscles are telling me I should have done that sooner.

Not seeing any major weight loss, which I’m sure will come eventually. Fingers crossed. What I have noticed, with basically keeping to salads and watching portions, is how not hard it’s been. Not quite easy, hence the not!hard. I don’t feel uncomfortably full after meals and I’ve been able to stay away from sweets. There were a couple of trays of treats — brownies, caramel slices, M&Ms — today cos of training sessions. I stood for the longest time smelling the treats and then walked away. I had too much chocolate when I was young, so I can stay away. Last time in Chicago I loaded up on steak but this trip I’ve had very little red meat. Travelling on my own without the influence of my colleagues help — I get food mainly from the deli next to the hotel — they do a great spinach, apple & cranberry salad and this lovely butternut squash ravioli.

I hope I can continue this discipline and continue running when I get home. Preparing for the 10km next February. I want to shave at least 10% off my time which, with training, shouldn’t be too difficult.

I’d be kidding myself if I claimed it’s all for getting healthy. The ultimate goal is to get back to my college weight. Healthy eating habit is the bonus goal.