Muchin's diary of recover; becoming debt free and being happy

Munchin

Hi all

I went for my run yesterday with my sis and I managed a new PB:). It wasn't overly fast but I'm getting there.

I spent all afternoon working with my Uncle on his farm and I'm sore and achy today.

This morning OH and I headed to the coast for 2 mile walk along the sand. Absolutely gorgeous day - cold but sunny. We tootled around Dunhelm Mill looking at Xmas bits and bobs.

On the spends front it's not too bad. I spent £16.15 on groceries yesterday and £25 at the opticians but I should be able to claim it back.

Budget (Nov)

Food..............£56.15/£150
Diesel.............£176.94/£200
Odds..............£23.11/£100
Clothing.........£15/£50
Alcohol days... 5/21
SFD................3/21
Purse........... £48.66

OH is cooking tea tonight .

Munchin

Morning world,

I had a wee bit of a bad evening on the eating front. I know I haven't talked about my ED much recently but that is because "I'm recovered....ish":D:D. I went to my circuits class last night and before I went I was starving as had no dinner and a little lunch. I came home ate my dinner and preceded to continue to eat some left over chips, 1/2 bounty and 4 fig rolls. I know this isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things but it was just a wee reminder that I have to be careful and mindful and make sure I eat sufficiently throughout the day. It almost made me grateful on how far I've come since the beginning of this diary:).

I'm also struggling with fitting running into my routine. I have tons of time but lack motivation as well as daylight. I love running in the morning but as it's dark until 7.30 ish (I live in the country with no foot paths or street light). I'm just going to have declare on here that I'm getting up early and heading to work for a run before the day begins. This is what I normally do each winter but just don't have the motivation.

Budget (Nov)

Food..............£66.85/£150
Diesel.............£176.94/£200
Odds..............£27.11/£100
Clothing.........£15/£50
Alcohol days... 6/21
SFD................4/21
Purse........... £39.96

Ok it's time to get ready and hit the road.

Greying_Pilgrim

Munchin - well done on the new Personal Best :T

By all means get yourself motivated to run on the dark mornings - but keep safe - 'own' that neon/fluorescent look

You have come a long way - well done on the 'mindfulness' :D :T

Greying

Munchin

Hi Greying - thank you:). A couple of years ago my running buddy gave me a long sleeve running top that could be seen from outer space - it was so flourescent. He gave it to me in the summer and I put it to the back of my wardrobe. It has been the best present ever and when it finally falls to pieces I don't know what I will do.

I'm not running tomorrow but I'm car sharing on thurs morning and going for a run before work with a buddy.

I'm watching Martin's programme at the minute and I'm now going to pop to Lidl tomorrow to see if they have that £3.99 perfume that is the same as Chanel:D.

I'm feeling very hot and sniffly - I so hope it's not a cold and it will pass by the morning. Time for Vitamin C me thinks.

Munchin

Quick budget update as I'm getting a lift tomorrow at 6.30 so should be asleep now:o

Budget (Nov)

Food..............£86.35/£150
Diesel.............£176.94/£200
Odds..............£48.11/£100
Clothing.........£15/£50
Alcohol days... 7/21
SFD................4/21
Purse........... £15.46

Munchin

Evening MSE world:D,

I'm on leave tmw - woo hoo:) but I have a list of things to do that will keep me busy all day.

I've had a bit of a spendy day but I can justify it all:o -

• Work shoes - £11.24 (old shoes have holes in them so feet were very wet today. I used a 25% off voucher from New L.)
• Cards & gift bags - £12.05 (5 birthdays in Nov/Dec - prob could have got them cheaper).
• Presents - £17 - birthday presents x 2 (I haven't even started Xmas shopping).
• Food - £16.50
• Printer cartridges - £16.00

Budget (Nov)

Food..............£102.85/£150
Diesel.............£176.94/£200
Odds..............£93.16/£100
Clothing.........£26.24/£50
Alcohol days... 8/20
SFD................4/21
Purse........... £?


The "Odds" budget is looking a bit wobbly but I'm still ok on the food front. I will look at what is left in purse tomorrow. I managed to snag a weeks sample of foundation ( I have none left at all).

Munchin

Morning world,

I managed to avoid the shops yesterday. I spent the day digging spuds:) - very MSE as they will do us through the winter. I also managed to gather the last of this seasons cooking apples. I passed these on to my Mum as I benefit from her cooking:).

I don't really have an awful lot of news. Last night I had a chinese with OH in front of a roaring fire and I think a friend is due to pop round tonight.

We are trying to tidy up the house for Xmas. We're planning on inviting friends round as it's my birthday before Xmas and this would be a lot cheaper and less crowded than heading out. OH dumped an old sofa which has cleared up a bit of space in our spare room. I'm going in there today to finish doing a pile of ironing and get it in shape for anyone who wants to stay over. Do all spare rooms become such massive dumping grounds for everything:o.

Budget (Nov)

Food..............£114.44/£150
Diesel.............£176.94/£200
Odds..............£93.16/£100
Clothing.........£26.24/£50
Alcohol days... 8/20
SFD................5/21
Purse........... £?

I have £66.16 left in total from all my budgets to do me for the rest of the month...gulp

Munchin

Morning MSE world:D

Yesterday was such a busy and productive day and I was tired but happy last night. OH and I cleaned out the "games" room - room we don't have a clue what to do with but until we decide OH has free reign. We were able to unearth a bed in our spare bedroom once all the ironing had been done:o. Dining room finally had a table and chairs put into it (ok 2nd hand table and chairs but they will do). I also cleaned out kitchen, living room, bathroom and hoovered the hall.

Our friend came round last night and we had tea and cake - very civilised:).

I'm heading to church now and then to a Xmas sale after it - it used to be a massive big sale with excellent prizes etc but now its just a few cakes and we raffle for tins of sweets. However I love a tradition and it wouldn't be Xmas if it wasn't on.

Money front - I had to put more liquid gold in my car as again I was driving on fumes. I've also counted up the money in my purse which is £38.98. I will give nephew some money for the sale and will probably buy a cake. OH & I have nothing for dinner so I will have to look into that one.


Budget (Nov)

Food..............£114.44/£150
Diesel.............£192.87/£200
Odds..............£93.16/£100
Clothing.........£26.24/£50
Alcohol days... 8/20
SFD................6/21
Purse........... £38.98

Have a lovely day everyone:D

Munchin

Hi all,

Monday morning again. Ok confession time I spent about £18 yesterday - £5 to charity and then another £13 at the Xmas sale. I took my wee nephews and that is where most of the money went.

Ok we are on the final budget push for Nov. I only have 1 weekend to go before pay day. Budgets are now all lumped together and what I have in my purse will do me until Thurs 28th Nov - yikes

Budget (Nov)

Purse........... £44.20
Alcohol days... 9/20
SFD................7/21

It will be tight but I don't need to go near the shops etc for fresh veg and milk. I will struggle at weekend as OH likes a takeaway but it is all manageable.

Munchin

Hi all

This diary is excellent for letting me see patterns. I had a binge today. I felt myself getting very nervous early today -nervous, agitated, panicky. It started with an e-mail from a friend who had made a pass at me a while ago which I found very uncomfortable. It wasn't just that but I can see clearly what my reaction was - food. I was home about an hour when the feelings started to lift but by then I had munched quite a bit:o. I was also trying to eat more intuitively but as I've screwed up my eating patterns my satiety signal is missing at times:o. I had a similar experience last Monday as well but the binge wasn't so bad.

I feel better now that I'm calm and sitting here with tea and my OH:D.

I need to plan my meals and snacks tomorrow and if I feel myself panicking then I need to sit with it and try to identify what the trigger is and try to figure it out. I know it will take some time but every time I feel like a binge or I binge I'm recording it here. It is a bit frustrating as I almost feel that my ED is cured and then I slip but only a wee bit:D.

On the money front £2.07 spent.

Budget (Nov)

Purse........... £42.13
Alcohol days... 9/20
SFD................7/21