I lost 9 pounds

This new slimming regime has started working already. No sooner had I walked through the door than I had lost 9 pounds. Kerchinnngggggg straight into the till. Oh well I've started now and it's with your encouragement that I hope to lose 140 pounds all told. Yes 10 STONE That's 3lb a week up to the end of the year.

Now I've tried all this before and failed so I need you all to keep telling me how lovely I'm looking and how proud you all are just to keep me on the straight and narrow. The gorgeous Mrs 100 miles from home has joined up too, just to keep me interested and to share my pain you understand. (Her target is a little more conservative than mine)

Good luck to everyone travelling to Old Trafford tomorrow. A draw would be great - a win would be dreamland. In reality our season kicks of in 2 weeks time. Bring it on Curbs.

Now where did I leave that diet Lager....................................................................