Starting to have some belief in my old dodgy knee, been causing problems for years but finally I feel it getting stronger, upped safety bar* squats to 2 sets of 10 at 60kg last night and so far no issues……. Fingers crossed *can’t use straight bar as my shoulders are like steel rods and cant hold the bar……. Like the bloody tin man

So, my probably-ADHD brain has talked me into another challenge with my work colleagues. Nothing quite as mad as cycling from London to Amsterdam this time, but we've committed to collectively walking, running and cycling 1,000km between 7 August and 7 September to raise money for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity once again. The distance will be shared across the team, so it's definitely a challenge, but one that feels achievable. The thing is, just setting this up has already lifted my mood. I've realised I'm someone who always needs a challenge, something to focus on, and something to look forward to. Without that, I can end up feeling a bit lost. So, alongside raising money for an incredible cause, I'm hoping this gives me that little bit of purpose and momentum to carry me through each day over the next month. Wish us luck. 💜

Weigh in today 70kg 🥳 it's been a while since I've been this weight and it's good to be back. Body composition is improving too. Since I started my weight loss journey it marks 3 and a half stone lost in total. So anyone in the group who feels their progress is slow compared to others... That's ok, because it works 👏 Uniform is hanging off now though (never thought I'd see the day!) so rocking the old style belt to compensate and to be honest I think they should bring it back for all staff 😂 (feel like I'm on set for Call The Midwife 😆). Had private bloods done and all levels are good so this is very reassuring. Hope everyone else is hitting their goals?! Share your wins.... however big or small! You never know who you may inspire 🙌😊 You all inspire me ✨

To everyone in this group who has taken a moment to check in on me & send condolences over the last few weeks ahead of Dad's funeral & sent me stunning sunflowers (& much needed biscuit) in the few days since. 🥹 He arrived like a cowboy, & we carried him into an overflowing crematorium to proper country music. I thought this shot from his service was pretty fitting for this group. That's a solid metal wagon axel weighing about 70kg, with iron wheels at about 35-40kg each, then whatever extra weight he's added on. ...Plus the crushing weight of those sideburns...

May look a little pathetic compared to some of the big guns in this group but I'm sure you all got excited when you first saw yours too 😄🥳