The new challenge – weight

Yes, this is a weight-loss post. Move on if it doesn't interest you.

One of the things that became really clear to me over the past couple of weeks is just how much weight I've put on, particularly over the last few months. I knew I wasn't exercising much, and probably wasn't eating as well as I should have, but the holiday showed me just how large and unfit I've become.

I got back home, stepped on the scales and saw a number that I never thought I would ever see. I've seen contestants on t...