When I launched Challenge 43 in February I had three main objectives. To lose 43lbs net, and keep it off until at least my 43rd birthday, to improve my overall health and physical fitness, and to raise money for a deserving charity, and also my employer - BUILD.
I knew it was going to be tough, involve sacrifices and be a long haul, but also knew that if the aims could be achieved, there would be benefits to many people.
I had lost weight before, firstly in 1989 ahead of a charity parachute jump, and then again in 2003, with no real incentive, but on both occasions, the weight crept back on, in an upwards direction.
Getting older has seen the metabolism change, losing weight is harder - that's medicaly proven, also proven is the impact carrying extra weight has on the heart and lungs. I felt it most with an old rugby knee injury, and carrying extra weight on two previously broken ankles.
Both these took more strain carrying extra weight, when doing some of the things that I enjoy most. That and the prospect of raising some money for others unable to change their lives was the incentive.
Over 32 weeks, I have seen mostly losses, with only five weeks of gains and 27 weeks of either losses or holds. That has taken some sacrifices.
The result - well it is good news and bad news. The good news is that the target has been achieved, and exceeded. The net loss is 45lbs, 2lbs over target. The total loss is 61lbs if you take into account losing for the second time the gains.
The bad news - the £430 target is still short, so more work is needed there.
In this final blog, I would like to thank many people who have supported, and encouraged me along the way, at home, and away.
I feel better, look better, but am looking forward to just a few things previous seen as bad.
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