KP - Fantastically Fervent MoneySaving Super Fan? Must try harder :mad:

millionaire_in_training

KP I'd be delighted if I was 13 stones:rotfl:so be thankful you're not me. I am getting there mind you.

It is really weird being single at first. I went a bit mad when it happened to me as I felt I had to prove that I was still attractive to guys. Soon settled down mind you as I am not like that at all. ( hmm makes me sound a bit of a slapper lol but just mean going out and having cheeky snogs). Not sure now how I would cope with a man in my life tbh as I would hate to have to make concessions for anyone.

Keeping_Positive

I must admit it is nice living on my own for most of the time. Still feeling low about split, not used to not having someone to hug and feeling unlovable. Mood does lift though and I will come out fighting. Saw Councellor again today, first time I have cried during a session. This weeks homework is to eat slowly and enjoy it. I think losing some weight will really help and if I can be successful with that then maybe it will follow through to my spending. Walked to MrTs today a bought some low calorie snacks and the scales. Weighed in at 12 12 which is more in line with what I thought although still abit annoyed I hadnt lost anything after being good over easter.

Kids all ok, had them at the weekend. Could strangle DS though despite a new xbox, kinect and 6 games he still wants more :mad:. DD1 seems ok her usual happy self keeping busy with friends. DD2 has SATS this week so rang her this morning to wish her well.

Itsadogslife_2

Hi KP,

I think you are doing so well to stay with the healthy eating even though you have so much other stuff going on. I am a terrible emotional eater, food is my comfort if things are going bad. I am trying to lose a couple of pounds for the next two weeks to give me a bit of a buffer whilst we are away. I am 10st 13 and would ideally like to be somewhere between 10 and 10st 7.

I don't think kids are ever satisfied, they always want what they can't have

Eating slowly really works because there is a delay in when your food travels down to your tum which is why we tend to over eat. And over eating tends to stretch your stomach out and so the next time you eat, you need more food to feel full (I was briefly a weight watchers leader as I started off weighing 13st 4lb and managed to get down to 11st) :cool:

Keeping_Positive

Thanks Itsadogslife - Congrats on the weight loss and even moreso the keeping it off.

Just signed up for a free trial on Nutracheck. Seems ok so will see how that goes.

Comfort eating is a big downfall. I "reward" myself . It seems to be a common problem and with everything else going on it seems the only nice thing I could do for myself.

Anyways 2011 is the year of change for me, new life, new job and hopfully a new body!

taxi73

Why not reward yourself with a nice bubble bath or something else you enjoy instead of food and this will in turn make you feel better.You are doing great tackling your weight when you have lots of other stuff going on...so well done for that.
I know it must be hard being newly single but as you say you'll come out fighting and good for you.Am sure you're strong PMA will see you through.

chevalier

Just catching up with your diary. Sorry to hear about the split. But at least you know where you stand now. Which i guess in time will be a good thing...

nice one on the new job. did you get your contract yet?
chev

Keeping_Positive

Thanks

Yes contract through, just signed and about to go in the post.

Going to pack some snacks for lunch to help.

Keeping_Positive

OMG was planning on updating the diary but not quite like this.

DD2 has just seen someone with Ex :eek:. Not his fault she is with me this weekend but needed to go back to get changed for Karate. He must have forgot she was coming back. Im fine with it but DD2 was upset. Hope I have helped by talking to her. Well I say Im ok, Im curious and really hoping it isnt my "friend".

Anyways back to boring stuff: Kids ok but girls both a pain in different ways. Diet going well been using Nutracheck and able to log foods easily and keep under target for all but 1 day out of 6. Will weight tomorrow after work to see if any progress. At the moment it looks like a lb but thats fine.

Really need to clean the flat but we'll see!

millionaire_in_training

OMG!! I remember when I found out that my ex was with someone else I was gutted as I thought that by putting him out he would wisen up :rotfl:Unknown to me he had been seeing her for months. If you are truly okay with this then you are sooooooooo over him. Good for you xx

Keeping_Positive

Thanks

I know he has done nothing wrong. I am sad but can live with it. Will be annoyed if friend as will feel duped. She was the one that pushed for me to split with him if we werent going to be together "properly". Sad that he has moved on I just need to do the same. Hes is the only real adult relationship I have had and for almost half my life. It will take time.

Meant to say will also be annoyed if the kids are affected.