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A few years ago I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, a form of arthritis that affects people with Psoriasis. Its effects have been devastating, but with current drugs its possible to live a fairly normal life. I do miss being able to do some things, such as Ten Pin Bowling and drinking beer, but overall my quality of life has been fairly good.

Recently however, I have noticed that I am putting even more weight on (I used to be around 17-18st) and this is adding additional strain on my feet and ankles, two areas badly affected by the arthritis. So...

I decided to lose the extra weight, and as much additional weight, as possible. This will require not just a diet, not just some exercise, but a complete change in my attitude to life. My goal is two lose around 5 stone over a 12 month period, though I may need to rethink that once I start.

Once I start I will post my initial weight, and then its up to you how, and if, you help out.

The charity I have selected is one close to my heart. They were one of the main sources of information I had about my illness and gave me hope when I needed it.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.