Christmas Day, day of two halves

Waking with my headache still banging I mustered the energy to get out on the bike, obviously after we unwrapped our Christmas stockings. I also managed to put the turkey in the oven so we could have a midday lunch.

It's been 3 weeks since I was on the bike but my last proper ride was about 6 weeks ago. Wearing too many clothes, the big ones I had to get from the back of the cupboard, I was not looking forward to the overcast windy day. To my surprise I could still turn the pedals, it was not fun or fast but I was glad to do it.

After a quick shower and change I finished cooking lunch had a glass of fiz and 12.05 lunch was served.

With no breakfast an hours ride and no nibbles I was hungry. Lunch was amazing not due to my cooking skills but I was actually hungry, I could enjoy it. More parsnips than potatoes I enjoyed the whole meal!!!!

An hour later Lucy brought the pudding out and despite the average (for me) sized portion I got the usual too much never want to eat again and want to pass out feeling...... 

After another cheeky kip I swerved the chocolate and sugar and made it to the evening felling pretty good. Lucy has a mountain of hotel chocolate, I know it will make me feel crap but it's so tempting we will have to see. I haven't given up sugar yet but I can keep seeing why I want to. A good nights sleep would be a start.