Even if i don't lose weight, one benefit of going to the gym is that my knee is hurting a lot less. This is such good news. I am now able to walk up stairs without gritting my teeth! Slow and steady has been the key. Plus my trainer (with whom i have just two session left) didn't think i was just making it up - i know that difference between a muscle burning because you are using it a lot, and a muscle hurting constantly!- and adapted my programme accordingly. I've even been able to increase the amount of weight i use on the quad machine (which made me knee ache), so i am pleased.

I planted two tubs of croci and allium, and three indoor pots with croci and one hyacinth. I also put some croci and allium in the borders on both my front and back gardens. Let's hope that in Feb and then in June i get a good display.