A time for reflection was inevitable. I found myself taking a long, hard look at myself. Standing naked in front of a full-length mirror was not a pretty sight. And looking over my shoulder was SO much worse!

I have made the decision to do something about my weight  – to lose 30 pounds and be fit and healthy by the end of 2008.

To misquote Mark Twain “ Losing weight is easy – I’ve done it a hundred times!”

Can it be that difficult? Well, it has been over the years. I work in the international conference industry as a moderator and compere and spend far too much time in 5 star hotels and being wined and dined in fancy restaurants. Believe me – its not as glamorous as it sounds! (With the exception of working at and staying for 3 nights at the Villa San Michele on a hillside overlooking Florence in Italy - a world class experience.)

During 2008, my weekly blog will chronicle that journey to Slimsville. The highs and the lows – possible road blocks, detours and breakdowns. And who knows – all this might help you, friends or work mates on a similar journey!

If you want to travel with me – just sign up to my blog.

If you’d like to share your weight loss tips - serious or not so serious ones – please do! I’ll include the best (and worst) in the blog.

My aim at the end of 2008 is to be able to answer the question “Is Fat Roy Slim?” by saying “Yes.” And the trousers above will fit again!

Please feel free to forward information about this website to ‘fat’ friends far and ‘wide’ :-)

 ‘Fat Roy’ Sheppard