July 2012 Brides and Grooms

MrsDrink

See I don't rate tricep dips off the side of a chair, because for me it hurts my shoulders before it works my triceps. It puts a lot of pressure in your shoulders, and if you think about it, your shoulders aren't designed to take that movement (of your arms trying to be 90 degree behind you!). There's a fair amount of debate about them on the internet - I googled them after I noticed my shoulders hurting incase I was doing them wrong.

BabyBoots

Triceps killing me today from yesterday's circuits (tricep dips) - might try your one later in the week MrsD!

Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally good news!!! The docs have finally found out what was causing OH's mum's post-op infection. After a procedure tomorrow she should start feeling better - yay! Fingers crossed she'll be feeling much more like herself for OH's brother's wedding on Saturday :j

Silaqui

It's better to do them off a small step or similar I think. My favourite is the one you described though

MrsDrink

That is GREAT news BB :T!

wanchai_2

MrsDrink wrote: »

I'll join you Emma.
(I've been writing them in a word document since Easter - but may be extra motivation if write it on here).
B – Branflakes, wheatabix, dried fruit & skimmed milk.
L – Cockaleekie soup
T – Sausage pasta bake
S – 1 hotel chocolat choc

Wanchai - well done!! You must be doing something right. Clearly I would never advocate a crash diet - but for 5 weeks you can do it, shift it, and then go back to eating sensibly. May I ask how much you are now as it's been a while since you updated your signature - it might be motivational to update it? (BUT I thoroughly understand wanting to bury your head). x

Thanks petal I'm currently 9st 11lbs. Would dearly love to be 9st 4lbs by the wedding. I am totally on a crash diet but I don't care - I can do it for 5 weeks and hang the consequences. I have to do it, my weight loss has totally stalled the last 6-7 weeks and I only have myself to blame Although I have been exercising, I've also been eating more and having the odd glass of vino doesn't help either. So it's all or nothing on this final stretch!!

What weight are you now? xx

MrsDrink wrote: »

See I don't rate tricep dips off the side of a chair, because for me it hurts my shoulders before it works my triceps. It puts a lot of pressure in your shoulders, and if you think about it, your shoulders aren't designed to take that movement (of your arms trying to be 90 degree behind you!). There's a fair amount of debate about them on the internet - I googled them after I noticed my shoulders hurting incase I was doing them wrong.

Same here! I do all the other stuff instead. It isolates the tricep muscle and doesn't strain the shoulders.


BabyBoots - that is great news, so happy for you and your OH's mum xxx

wanchai_2

p.s. thanks to all of you for your kind words. I am very touched. I will reply properly tomorrow, I'm shattered.

Oh and 9 days till I go back to the DM and OH is suggesting that we go out for dinner this weekend! Why can't he just be patient and wait until next week

MrsDrink

wanchai wrote: »

Why can't he just be patient and wait until next week

Or wait till after the wedding? I'm putting all 'food' related things that would mean I over eat off till after the wedding. Well the non-essential ones anyway. Eating out wise I only have the following planned before our wedding (5 weeks today :T)
* My works hen do - but have chosen a pub whose nutritional information is on the internet and have chosen a meal that isn't damaging.
* A weekend away with MrD - consisting of lunch at Nandos, and tea at Ask.
* My proper hen do - meal out with my CBMIIWHO at my fave restaurant - but it's all proper home made meat and two veg type of food - will have a pudding though.

I am 10st1 this morning so you're doing BRILLIANTLY Wanchai! Honestly!! I gained 2lbs this week... oooops... but that's because I ate crap over half term. (My sneaky peeks did show a larger gain though, but the last 2 days of eating sensibly has limited the damage a little bit). I only WANT to be 9st12 (3lbs to go) to get back to a healthy BMI.

Right look at the time - this isn't getting breakfast!!

wanchai_2

OK, have spent the last half hour reading back from p.314 to here! So I'm all caught up, and WOW at all your wedding/DIY progress!!! :T

Thanks again for the moral support, you are all lovely.

MrsDrink wrote: »

Also starting to feel a little bit sad that my Grandma won't be physically with us on my special day. (She will most definitely be in our hearts and in my 'non-engagement' ring). I know me, mum and Granddad will shed a tear or two in the morning, just hope it's before I do my make up! Just read an email my Granddad wrote us when we announced our date: "its a shame your Grandma.misses it she would have been so happy for you she considered aperfect match". Got a right lump in my throat reading that. She adored MrD (and me of course ha). It is strange (well actually no I can see the reasoning) that while she will be sorely missed, my father who died when I was 7, won't be (on the grounds that I hardly knew him).
Sorry for being all melancholy. Having a real mixed emotions day!! When I was at the bridal shop another lady came in to try on some dresses. And a part of me was really sad that I won't ever get that moment again!!
Right anyway, this isn't getting the painting done.

Aw, hugs to you and those who will be missing loved ones. My dad will be sorely missed at our wedding, but I am going to do my best not to blub and be all maudlin on the day!

wanchai_2

MrsDrink wrote: »

Or wait till after the wedding? I'm putting all 'food' related things that would mean I over eat off till after the wedding. Well the non-essential ones anyway. Eating out wise I only have the following planned before our wedding (5 weeks today :T)
* My works hen do - but have chosen a pub whose nutritional information is on the internet and have chosen a meal that isn't damaging.
* A weekend away with MrD - consisting of lunch at Nandos, and tea at Ask.
* My proper hen do - meal out with my CBMIIWHO at my fave restaurant - but it's all proper home made meat and two veg type of food - will have a pudding though.

I am 10st1 this morning so you're doing BRILLIANTLY Wanchai! Honestly!! I gained 2lbs this week... oooops... but that's because I ate crap over half term. (My sneaky peeks did show a larger gain though, but the last 2 days of eating sensibly has limited the damage a little bit). I only WANT to be 9st12 (3lbs to go) to get back to a healthy BMI.

Right look at the time - this isn't getting breakfast!!

Hmm, thing is, we have a Groupon for a really fab restaurant so we need to use it pre-wedding or it'll expire. But if we do go, I'll be *very* good!!! :A

Aw, thanks for being so nice Think that you're a little taller than me though? Either way, you have done WAY better than me since April, so :T:T:T:T xx


Things that I have bought/ordered in the last few days (mainly off ebay!):

Wooden Scrabble tiles
Card for my mam and BM
East of India gift tags for mam and BM
Card for OH
Bracelet for BM
Several cotton dresses for honeymoon
Jenny Packham headpiece -going to hire it (bargain) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150812916450?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
East of India 'wedding' sign
Wooden initials and '&' sign
Heart shaped blackboard
Mini wooden pegs
Twine

I've also been saving lots of free printables for our 'just married' sign, B&G place cards etc.

I'm currently covering jam jars in hessian/lace/twine/linen/buttons, they look fab!

It's amazing how much I get done when I'm not on here all day :rotfl: but I missed you all, so I'm going to have to do both!

Today's to-do list:

1. Buy antihistamine cream, invisible hairspray and use No 7 voucher
2. Buy brown kraft paper/card for the menus and table plan
3. Buy kraft tags for the place names
4. Look through menus with OH and write down a list of questions - going to venue for final details meeting tomorrow night!!

PinkPrincess83

Fab news BB- hope ohs mum is on the mend now.

Well Im eating a nice big salad again for lunch, must resist a slice of cake!!

Wanchai- I think you should go for the meal, just go for the healthy option- this is what I do when Im being good, it still feels like a treat, which Im sure you will need. Sounds like your on a roll at the mo with your plans.

Oh Im meeting with my photographer on Sat, was hoping oh could come but the photographer has emailed to say could we meet about 10, which oh cant do so ill have to go on my own and make some decisions!!