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54Seasons Greetings from Blue Orchid Hotels

10 things that makes you happy

New books

Meeting with friends

Chocolate

Long walks

Super hero movies

Nando's

Crocheting

Sewing

Window shopping for homewares, furniture and stationary

Excursions

Marathon to Athens - Challenge accepted

Second Nature Programme

So in my quest to be healthier in 2022, I joined the Second Nature progrmme. My goal is to get some much needed help/inspiration to change my lifestyle. The past 3 - 4 years I gained aroud 20 extra kilos that I need to shed. Hopefully I will be (a) thinner so I can fit my clother (b) more energetic instead of tired all of te time. I also aim to do things I used to do quite easily, like walking medium distanes without huffing and puffing every 10 minutes and carrying shopping like a regular adult.

The problems I anticipate facing:

After a quick view of the handbook, I realise I will have to give up on most of the things I love: Coffee - Chocolate - Pasta. I will have to start eating vegetables but not potatoes which I have avoided for 43 years and my beloved premade sauses which were a staple in my cooking. White rice is also out, I will need to go buy brown rice for the first time in my life. At least I get to keep cheese. 

I know myself and I know I will struggle. I was never great in the kitchen. Most of the recipies are things I would never eat normally and will have to press myself to eat. Also I already have supplies in my pantry that I have not used! I cannot just throw them away. Also I will have to stop eating the free lunch/dinner at work as most of the things offered do not fit the bill! 

I am highly sceptical of the whole thing but then again I knew my eating habits will need to change, what I didn't realise was that this means sacrificing my time and income as well. The healthy alternatives to pasta - chocolate - potatoes etc are much more expensive.

My mantra is 'Aim for the moon. Even if you miss you'll still land among the stars'. In my case even if I get half of it right, I will still be better of than before.

Any advise is appreciated. Wish me luck and perseverence. I will need it.

The English Channel challenge - Accepted