Frugal Frump to Fab/Winter Solstice

podperson

the_cat - I know just what you mean, it's so easy to be critical of yourself. I know things I wouldn't think twice about in other people but will berate myself for.
Think the gym is a great idea but maybe look for exercisey things with the kids you could do over summer? Would give you a good kick start and also maybe make them see exercise as more fun (sorry, they could be really sporty already!) I was just thinking the other day how I was never into anything exercisey or sporty as a child and my parents never were either so didn't really do anything like that with me (don't get me wrong they did lots of other things) but I was just wondering if that might be one of the reasons why I find it quite difficult to get into a proper exercise routine now and whether it would have been easier if I had started habits like that as a child.

the_cat

podperson wrote: »

maybe look for exercisey things with the kids you could do over summer? Would give you a good kick start and also maybe make them see exercise as more fun (sorry, they could be really sporty already!) I was just thinking the other day how I was never into anything exercisey or sporty as a child and my parents never were either so didn't really do anything like that with me (don't get me wrong they did lots of other things) but I was just wondering if that might be one of the reasons why I find it quite difficult to get into a proper exercise routine now and whether it would have been easier if I had started habits like that as a child.

I 100% agree with you. Luckily I come from a sporty family and so for me the gym would be for stretching type classes, fun classes like zumba, motivation, swimming, sauna etc and hopefully (the biggest reason) like minded new friends

My kids are naturally sporty (like you say they have grown up expecting it as the norm) and younger one espec does loads. As a family we all do lots of sports (I'm the tennis nut from early in the thread:D) and I can't imagine a life without sport (note I said sport and not 'exercise' though, it has to be fun for me to be interested)

Naide

Can I join in? I'm in my 40's and really neglected to put my needs first. I'm a mum to two boys, who are still at school. I work from home, grow a lot of our own veg in our garden and run my own allotment. I volunteer at school and I'm a mystery shopper too. Hubby has had some health issues in the past, which basically left me as single parent for some of the time.
I'm tired, cranky and broke. Not to mention exhausted and I said to hubby I think I've run out of 'needy steam' to put others first. Does that make sense? I know I'm a mum and that what I love to do but it isn't all of me. I used to do Yoga and a little Pilates, make some of own natural creams, eat a lot of natural foods, etc. I used to be very good at taking care of myself. I'm not feeling sorry for myself (I'm past that,) but now want to move on, get fitter, take time out and take care of me. I want to lose some weight, stop eating crap, read more and sit down and do just nothing more often.
I'm taking action now and saying 'hello!' to you all.

Savvy_sewing

Naide wrote: »

Can I join in? I'm in my 40's and really neglected to put my needs first. I'm a mum to two boys, who are still at school. I work from home, grow a lot of our own veg in our garden and run my own allotment. I volunteer at school and I'm a mystery shopper too. Hubby has had some health issues in the past, which basically left me as single parent for some of the time.
I'm tired, cranky and broke. Not to mention exhausted and I said to hubby I think I've run out of 'needy steam' to put others first. Does that make sense? I know I'm a mum and that what I love to do but it isn't all of me. I used to do Yoga and a little Pilates, make some of own natural creams, eat a lot of natural foods, etc. I used to be very good at taking care of myself. I'm not feeling sorry for myself (I'm past that,) but now want to move on, get fitter, take time out and take care of me. I want to lose some weight, stop eating crap, read more and sit down and do just nothing more often.
I'm taking action now and saying 'hello!' to you all.

I will say Hello:wave::hello:
I dont post much but try to read when I get the time.
I think that looking after yourself is probably the most important person to look after. If you are not cared for, then you run out of steam, oomph, and any other thing that propells you forward to care for the family and the volunteering etc etc.

The tip I should use, and often forget, is to Pencil in METIME in the diary.
But I am getting a little better. Since joining this thread I have been going out in the morning in a dress instead of jeans and T shirts. I had a new hair do, and suddenly the mums at the Nursery gates are starting to talk to me. (I am a granny, but my granddaughter lives with me, so its like being a mum, even though I will be 50 on Friday! eek).
I feel better for it, I feel younger then i did a month ago, and more confident already.
I confess that the only care I do do, is my moisturiser in the morning and mostly in the evenings. But I intend to come back after my break and give this a real good go. So we can both begin together! Sort of.

lessonlearned

LL joins the 21st Century

Just a quickie - I'm playing with my new toy. My very own laptop - a present from family for my birthday. So no more excuses - the technophobe has to get wise in the ways of all things techno. I shall probably drive DS2 crazy, asking for help.

Anyway will be back later, time to exercise - managed to start exercising again yesterday so mustn't backslide already, then quick tidy up and cook dinner.

Laters ....

Jellybaby

Hi everyone, firstly a thank you for all your kind words and hugs, especially you LL your post was so very lovely. My grief is in the early stages, it's only been four months, and this is a very long and twisty rollercoaster I'm on. I know when the black clouds are gathering and I'm coping better each time. Although I'm surrounded by family and friends, and they have/are being wonderful, I feel so alone. It's the silly things I miss - catching his eye across the room at a party and his quick smile or wink, his whistle as he came in the front door (always out of tune!), boxers, socks and towels strewn across the bedroom floor (now I never thought I'd miss that!) I could go on and on. Anway I've prattled enough off topic but I want you all to know your kindness is appreciated.

I'm half way through my week off and I've been moisturising to Olympic standards! My nails look not tood bad and the skin on my heels has improved so much I've decided I'm going to have a pedicure on Saturday too. I've also bought a couple of new tops to go with a skirt I bought on impulse - I usually live in jeans and smart trousers for work as I found them easier to move around in when OH needed help moving or bathing etc. I also tried on new cargo pants today in M&S, which is a first for me as I never, ever go near changing rooms, and much to my delight I needed a smaller size:)
I also bought two pairs of shoes in the Clarks sale - and they match outfits for work. I'm on a roll!

I now need to read back and catch up with posts. Take care everyone
Jill x

lessonlearned

Hi Everyone

Welcome to Naide

Well now Day 28 - just 4 weeks in and how are we all doing. Some seem to be struggling a bit - however, you are still with us so give yourselves a big pat on the back.

From here on it will get easier, honest. Apparently it takes two to three weeks for new habits to become ingrained. For many it's also a case of unlearning bad habits which is often much harder.

For myself -after a very lazy couple of weeks I've finally managed to get back into the exercise groove, starting yesterday with a couple of minugtes on my bike and a few reps on the multi-gym.

Today 2kms bike, 10 reps on the multi gym and 30 tummy crunches. Will try and build up a bit more each day.............................

lessonlearned

Anyway as promised .......................

Facial Oils and Serums

One of the main active ingredients for all those expensive anti-aging serums is Frankincense Oil. (Yes the one that was a gift from one of the Three Wise Men).

Here's a very simple recipe for an anti-aging serum

30ml of sweet almond oil
6 drops of frankincense oil
6 drops of rose oil

Simply massage into the skin for a few minutes
Use as often as you like - smells wonderful

I will post up some more recipes for oils etc with a few do's and don'ts r and contact details of on-line suppliers later.

Boots and most good chemists, health shops etc will sell oils.
Some of the rarer ones may need to be bough by mail order or online though.

Anyway falling asleep, so off to bed

G'night all x

vasseur

lessonlearned wrote: »

Anyway as promised .......................

Facial Oils and Serums

One of the main active ingredients for all those expensive anti-aging serums is Frankincense Oil. (Yes the one that was a gift from one of the Three Wise Men).

Here's a very simple recipe for an anti-aging serum

30ml of sweet almond oil
6 drops of frankincense oil
6 drops of rose oil

Simply massage into the skin for a few minutes
Use as often as you like - smells wonderful

I will post up some more recipes for oils etc with a few do's and don'ts r and contact details of on-line suppliers later.

Boots and most good chemists, health shops etc will sell oils.
Some of the rarer ones may need to be bough by mail order or online though.

Anyway falling asleep, so off to bed

G'night all x

Thanks for this, it sounds gorgeous, I will look forward to your recipes.

I'm still doing the OCM, skin still feeling tight but feels and looks lovely the next day so will persevere. Very :money:too because I know don't need to buy eye make-up remover any more

I've been massaging handcream in before I go to sleep too.

I haven't had ANY chocolate this week :T That will all change next week when I'm due on

I have done 2 runs this week, a pilates class and got a pole class tonight so I'm feeling quite toned Getting ready for the beach....

Watty1

Just caught up with you all. Thanks for the welcomes. So nice to be part of this. So, doing ok...lots of room for improvement tho. Walked to a neighbours yesterday and realised when I had got home I hadn't brushed teeth or hair or moisturised...umm.. was wearing perfume tho!
But made amends - dressed nicely to go out to first counselling appointment with OH. By nicely I mean I found a clean wool jacket and put that on and wore nice shoes. And brushed hair. Interesting what an effect that had on my mood. Felt so much better. Counselling fairly disastrous tho .... counsellor suggested we would be better in seperate rooms and seperate appointments - even tho its grim I can see the humour in that!
Am working on a wardrobe project. This means i've cleared the cupboard out under the stairs - LL would not have approved as the floor of that as a place to store coats . I've also sorted my underwear drawer. And thrown away my yard boots - having purchased some new ones and ... sprayed them with waterproof whatsit stuff before using them. Goodness I was so proud of myself - and I got the idea from reading here.
My beauty treatments are little more than basic grooming at the moment - but - I'm a work in progress. I've started using handcream and body lotion on my lower arms ...what a difference thats making....might get round to doing the whole of me soon!
Thanks so much for the encouragement. Will check back later to catch up with you all. Watty