Frugal Frump to Fab/Winter Solstice

lessonlearned

Time to take my own advice

Went to WW today - put 2.5lbs on this week.:( Willow just to let you know you are not alone - I too burst into tears.

Obviously with me it's not only the weight gain - it's just the weight gain on top of everything else. I have to say the leader was lovely and all the other ladies there were so kind and supportive. They all know about OH and they've all got their own problems so they really do understand.

There'a an interesting article in the Daily Mail today about how WW is better than the GP/Health Professionals advice. In fact many GP's are now prescribing WW to their patients.

Personally I don't think that WW have the edge over any other slimming clubs - I think Slimming Worlds is just as good. They all try and teach the value of healthy eating, exercise etc. Where I think slimming clubs score is that they offer support and encouragement. Going it alone can be very difficult - we all need a little support now and then.

I think this thread is great for that - we are all kind and understanding, freely offering advice and help.

One thing that struck me this morning was one of the ladies (quite elderly and very sweet) was most concerned at how "tired" I look.
I do hope that wasn't a euphemism for "you look terrible".:rotfl:

Anyway it's up to me isn't it. Like I said time to take heed and regain some control.

So nice healthy eating from now on, fewer carbs, a bit of gentle exercise in a minute and plenty of rest this afternoon/evening. Going to try and get more sleep - earlier nights.

The house is dreadfully untidy - so going to tackle it over the next few days. I know that sounds like taking too much on - but I'm not on about deep cleaning - just a good tidy up, decluttering etc.

I hate the house looking a mess - it really gets to me, so rather than letting it make me feel miserable I'd rather just get on with it.

Anyway thanks for the heads up about those TV programmes - will watch them on catch-up. I like those Who Do You Think You Are ones -they are often quite fascinating.

I felt so sad reading about that poor kitten - some people just can't be trusted with poor defenceless creatures.

As for some of the hapless parents you see who scream and yell at tiny tots - well what can I say - I feel like murdering them (the parents that is). The poor little mites don't stand a chance.

I've just been watching the news about the torture cases - there are times when I despair of the human race:(

Sorry - don't mean to preach or depress anyone. I think some of us are feeling low enough already.:(

Let's just try and stay positive, focus on our loved ones and those who come into our orbit each day. Like the old Pay It Forward - kindness to others - even strangers - makes us and them feel better.

As my wise old Gran used to say "What goes around comes around".

Onwards and upwards x

vasseur

lessonlearned wrote: »

Went to WW today - put 2.5lbs on this week.:( Willow just to let you know you are not alone - I too burst into tears.

I think we can allow a couple of pounds either way

The house is dreadfully untidy - so going to tackle it over the next few days. I know that sounds like taking too much on - but I'm not on about deep cleaning - just a good tidy up, decluttering etc.

I hate the house looking a mess - it really gets to me, so rather than letting it make me feel miserable I'd rather just get on with it.

I'm the same. I hate the idea of doing all the tidying up but I feel better when it's done. Control the mess rather than let the mess control you.

I felt so sad reading about that poor kitten - some people just can't be trusted with poor defenceless creatures.

As for some of the hapless parents you see who scream and yell at tiny tots - well what can I say - I feel like murdering them (the parents that is). The poor little mites don't stand a chance.

I've just been watching the news about the torture cases - there are times when I despair of the human race:(

I've been thinking about it all day. I can't bear another night of the pitiful crying

As my wise old Gran used to say "What goes around comes around".

Oh so true

vasseur

Yes! I learnt how to multiquote

Bitsy_Beans

LL I am with you about the state of the house, it directly affects my mood so if it's untidy it really gets to me, especially since I am home all the time now. Have a hug xx

Skymist

podperson wrote: »

Hi all,



Sky - I got some vitamin C and zinc tablets from asda on the way home, thought about the link and got the dissolving ones - got home and tried one, they are so weird! Like they're fizzing up on your tongue.......

The H&B ones just dissolve on your tounge...you're supposed to just suck them....and are very sweet, with just a slight sour tang when you finnish sucking them to oblivion!!!LOL I've never had the Asda ones.....can't imagine being like a rabid dog!!!!:eek: LOL

S

Savvy_sewing

Back off of my holiday today! Brown in places, white in others and Red on one side! oops. Not so glamourous. Wore my lovely dress I had made for my 50th birthday, and asked BF what he thought? He said it "wasnt me" and when I said I had made it, he was surprised. Being a new style and with a high neckline. I even had some lovely sexy underwear for the occasion, but he was too tired to notice! Oh well, maybe I am a bit long in the tooth for all that now. Or he is!!
I still would like to get on for Christmas, and loose some of the flab around my waistline, as I felt rather subconscious in my bikini, (although there were a lot worse than me as well).

Willow92

The Claire Richards thing was on Sky1 I think, watched it today. That woman really got on my nerves! "people would be horrified to see an overweight person on the front of our magazine" or something similar to that. Did anyone else who watched it think that Claire looked good in the purple bikini before she lost all the weight?

bratz81

starting to feel a bit more human so even put makeup on today, wooooo. Helps that my eyes have stopped streaming lol

I can't stop thinknig about that poor kitten. Reminds me of when I got my cat, he was so badly treated by his first owners that he's partially blind and lucky to be alive.
I suppose you guys are in England somewhere? If it was in NI I'd take him in cos obviously they don't care about him, but England is a bit far, I think h2b would put his foot down for that.

Bitsy_Beans

Willow92 wrote: »

The Claire Richards thing was on Sky1 I think, watched it today. That woman really got on my nerves! "people would be horrified to see an overweight person on the front of our magazine" or something similar to that. Did anyone else who watched it think that Claire looked good in the purple bikini before she lost all the weight?

and yet it was one of their best selling issues, stupid witch <rollseyes> I didn't think the purple bikini was that flattering but that's just my opinion

polesalot - how was the cat last night?

skipsmum

polesalot - I would happen to lay a trail of pilchards to my door. If a small kitten happened to appear, completely by chance, I would let it "borrow" my home....therefore no strealing!

Willow and LL- (((hugs))) Ive put weight on this week too Too much junk food having spent a lot of time at the hospital. Actually not mostly at the hospital, mostly on trains getting to and from hospital. Fortunately we have now got a final and permanent dx of cerebral palsy for DS2, and now we can move forward. (well, we can if ever the SEN teachr rings me back, been trying since tuesday now)

I have painted my nails sunshine yellow - bought it today in asda - and made an effort to get changed out of manky dog walking clothes. (At least this proves Ive walked the dog!)
But my perfume doesnt smell so nice today...does it go off after a few weeks? Or am I just feeling sensitive?