Chocolate blog....week 1

Today is my 6th day without chocolate.....
Last thursday I waved off one of my best friends to her new life in Australia.  As we left the airport we stopped into Boots to get something to drink, and I instictively picked up a chocolate milkshake....but put it back.

Yesterday, I went to visit a friend losing his battle with cancer....I have known him for 15 years, he was at my wedding and was there when I arrived home with my first baby.  On my way home, I opted for crisps from the vending machine instead of my usual chocolate.

Today, I found this cake in my daughter's party bag from the weekend - I would normally have eaten it without even mentioning it to her, but dutifully (and a bit sadly) handed it to her on a plate (and wasn't even offered one of the marshmallows!!).

At the moment I wouldn't say I feel any better in myself for not eating chocolate, but life is pretty emotional right now.... but I think it can only be a good thing, and I'm confident that I can make it to the 30th without caving in!!

My previous post explains in detail what this whole 'no chocolate' thing is for - and whereas this aspect is going quite well, my training for my 10 mile walk isn't!!  But still 3 weeks to go ;-)

Chocolate Blog.....

I have written a few posts about fundraising challenges others are taking, from Ironman to cycling the length of the country on a 7-seater circular bike!!  My own upcoming challenge, a 10 mile walk in aid of The Children's Trust, may seem to pale in comparison so I decided to try and stretch that challenge in the hope of raising some sponsorship.....

Anyone who knows me well , if asked to describe me, would definitely include chocolate/chocoholic/cadbury in there somewhere!  So, having done absolutely no exercise over the school summer holidays, having an appalling complexion anyway and looking for a challenge, I've decided to go on a chocolate fast for 1 month - not only will I be challenged and hopefully raise some money for a good cause, but I will (fingers crossed) feel and look better and healthier too!

So, I started yesterday (1st Sept) - this no chocolate lark includes chocolate biscuits/hot chocolate/choc chip muffins btw - and so far I've done a good job of ignoring the box of chocolate covered flapjacks on the kitchen counter, and the pack of kit-kats which call out to me every time I open the fridge!

Like many people, probably mostly women, chocolate is a real comfort food - I have often resorted to scoffing a mars bar in the understairs cupboard following a 'difference of opinion' with my pre-adolescent son!!  Tonight will be a real test for me, as I say farewell to one of my best friends when she leaves to emigrate to Australia.... I may just have to have a glass of wine instead ;-)

As you may know, I do a bit of fundraising now an again ;-) This year I have taken part in 2 Race for Life events, walked a marathon, and also organised Little Legs for Life which my kids all took part in....as I'm so often asking for sponsorship, I'm hoping to get just a few more lovely people to donate just £2 to this fabulous cause for my efforts!

If you would like to kindly sponsor me £2 the link is: www.justgiving.com/NancyScott

Many thanks for reading - there will be a second chocolate blog post next week to keep you updated on my progress :-)

Nancy xx