Nikina70's Journal, 21 May 21

I've not tracked calories since last Monday, the 10th. Basically because we decided to book our flights to England. Waiting for South Africa to be taken off the red list of countries seems like a bit of a fool's game at this point and it will be good to get there just before summer officially starts - even though it seems they've just had the coldest April and May in years.

I am optimistic. Since we booked on the 11th, though, it's been a rollercoaster ride of emotions and stress. We fly on Monday, the 24th, and will only arrive on the 25th and will be in the mandatory hotel quarantine until the 6th - who knows what time they'll release us. Hoping that nothing will delay us and that everything goes smoothly. Saying goodbye to family has been really emotional, but the hardest will be leaving my younger sister behind - especially since we lost our mom in December. Hoping that the rest of the family will embrace her and look after her once we're gone.

I'm not taking my kitchen or bathroom scales so who knows when I'll acquire either again, but it probably won't be too long. I'm also looking forward to a new gym mat and weights as soon as we're slightly settled - or I guess at least after we've bought a car. I don't think I'll try to guestimate the calories of three hotel meals a day so I'll just take it as it comes, but I thought one rule I'll set for myself is to try to drink every single bottle of water they deliver. I'll also try to do some body weight workouts - this might be a real opportunity to exercise every day, but I'll see how it goes. I think a routine of sorts will be good or it could just be one long Netflix pajama fest. I have some work already lined up though so I'll need to get into the right frame of mind for that too.

I look forward to getting back on track at some point and tracking and exercising regularly again, but I think it might take a month or so. We'll be staying with my sister-in-law when we get there and I think if I can get into some sort of routine with my workouts again that will be fine and then I can start tracking calories again once we're in a place of our own. I want to try to enjoy some of this transition and process without obsessing about losing weight and once I can go for daily walks again I know I'll be in a happier place - physically and mentally. I look forward to lots of exploring!

I'm hoping the app will keep me updated on my FatSecret friends near and far. Thank you guys for always being so supportive and I look forward to getting back up to date with everyone soon.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

71 kg Lost so far: 15 kg.    Still to go: 6 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.