I've been training hard down the gym, building up muscle strength mainly. Although fitting in time to go to the gym around my university work has proven difficult. I've also been going to a yoga class on a Saturday morning which I've found really helpful; not only to chill me out for the weekend but also to stretch those muscles that we don't usually use.
I've also lost 6 lb so far, not going mad on a weight loss programme but have pretty much cut out bread and potatoes from my diet. I have more energy and don't feel as bloated or lethargic as I had been.
The new Spring edition of verity magazine comes out this month- I've got an electronic copy and I'm SOOOOOO pleased with my one page article highlighting my trek and PCOS journey. This has spurred me on to slightly more unusual ways of funraising. I've spoken to friend via facebook and found that lots of them have baby clothes to get rid of and therefore thinking of doing a car boot shortly and putting the proceeds towards my fundraising pot! Another idea I've come up with is collection tins/buckets at either a train station at rush hour or at big shops near me so got lots of letters to write and post... fingers crossed!
I've had lots of support from Verity- the charity I'm raising money for and have also had a hoodie and t shirt printed with my justgiving page and verity logo on. These have proven popular when out and about and people just seem to strike up conversation (generally when in a good old British queue!) asking who Verity are and when do I climb Kilimanjaro. So hopefully that will generate some funds for the charity too.
Paid £250 off the trek cost last month... only £1500 to go... gulp! Then its just my visa cost £70 and travel insurance another £70...eekkk!!
Although I have got most of my trekking equipment now, which I tried out last month at the Peak District. Planning to do some walking in a couple of weeks in the Lake District and then in July I'm off to do Ben Nevis with some friends.... watch this space...
The three photos below are from Castleton in the Peak District, and the last of my awesome hoodie!
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