You are required to do things like list the excuses you may use not to exercise or eat well, then think of ways to deal with them; set goals and tell other people about them (see my 'A Holiday and No Holiday' post); and purchase whatever exercise equipment you may need so you are all ready to start.
One of the tasks I found most useful was the "kitchen makeover". Not that I had a lot of 'bad' stuff in there - it wouldn't last that long! But my pantry was due for a spring clean and organisation, and it made sense to stock up on the things I would be needing later on.
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| Some of the new look tidy shelves. |
I removed some items like corn chips and biscuits - and promptly did the wrong thing and ate them to use them up! It seemed like such a waste otherwise! I also turfed out anything that was past it's 'use by' date. Then I organised the remaining items more neatly.
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| The pink storage box contains the children's snacks. |
Following a tip from my sister, I placed the ice cream cones, Tiny Teddy biscuits and other children's snacks in a plastic storage box with opaque sides, so I don't see them every time I open the door.
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| Now it is easy to see at a glance which items are running low. |
My pantry is a walk-in one in reasonably original condition (we painted it when we moved in), but it has plenty of space. The shelves are deeper than I can reach, and with everything more organised it looks a bit sparse!
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| My special 12WBT folder (without a pretty cover as yet). |
I've set myself up with a folder to contain the exercise and nutrition plans and shopping lists we will be given during the 12WBT, and given it pride of place in the pantry.
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| I love tidy cupboards! |
It is great to have sorted out the pantry. The fridge and freezer also received attention, but they are sorted out more frequently so the change wasn't quite so dramatic.
Today I took my weight and measurements, and completed the last of my pre-season tasks. My new life starts on Monday.
Wish me luck!
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