Frump to Fab - Summer Solstice Sizzler

the_cat

Thanks for all the messages of support re the exercise issues. Nice to know I'm not alone, even though I'd rather you weren't all exhausted too!

Callisto - I would probably be better off exercising later in the day. I'd never even thought of that. Doh!! Evenings wouldn't work but might try afternoons. DS1 (A level PE boff:D) has informed me that it is a build up of lactic acid which is making me feel sleepy and that it will pass once I get used to the regime. It isn't really in my nature to go for the gradual increase approach, so it serves me right . Am more determined though not to let go of any hard won fitness improvement now I know what I will have to go through if I let it slide again. So that's a bonus!

Fabbing has taken a bit of a back seat in other areas this week. Still, baby steps...............................

Have a good day everyone

LameWolf

Hi all.

LL well done you on budgeting to have the money for taxis instead of using ghastly hossy transport. Although only see the rheumy once a year, I couldn't even cope with doing that if I had to manage alone; instead, Mr LW takes a day's leave, and takes me in the car, and comes in with me for support.:A

Adelight sorry, but I couldn't face the smoothies you describe; I loathe cabbage, broccili, spinach and beetroot in any form, and I only like my carrots as.... well, carrots.:D

Molly (((HUGS))) sweetie; how are those lovely Westies?

the_cat wrote: »

DS1 (A level PE boff:D) has informed me that it is a build up of lactic acid which is making me feel sleepy and that it will pass once I get used to the regime.

Useful info; thanks for that! I'm currently lying on the sofa with a hot wheat bag round my shoulders, as they hurt like the very devil; had 2 doses of Oramorph already today, and I'd like to defer the third for as long as possible. I will be back on the WiiFit at some point later on though.;)

Another E for you..... Empathy, We all need to feel that someone understands now and again, even if they can't offer a helpful suggestion. In fact sometimes, a "helpful suggestion" isn't really wanted - we know what to do, but just need someone to offload onto, because doing the sensible action doesn't give the needed emotional release. There was a report in yesterday's paper that said a shocking amount of people have loads (in the hundreds) of Facebook "friends", but no-one in RL that they could turn to in a crisis.

I have to confess to being sort of in that group - except that I don't have a load of Facebook "friends" because I'm not on FB.:rotfl: But lacking social skills, I've never been able to make RL friends.

Actually, can I ask a social etiquette question? We have a pal of Mr LW's coming over this evening, really to see Mr LW for an evening of cider and PC gaming, but I shall be in the lounge also as we don't have another room I can retire to. We're being encouraged here to take a little more pride in ourselves; I've never bothered putting make-up on when "A" has come over before, because I simply cba - would it cause consternation if I were to do so henceforth? I'm not talking about vamping up, just a spot of eyeshadow and lipstick, to make me look a little less like I'm at Death's door.:D I've known "A" for as long as I've known Mr LW - 10 years - he was a member of the Dungeons & Dragons group where I first met Mr LW; we have him over occasionally since his divorce, (about 18 months ago if memory serves) because he and Mr LW have been pals for about 20 years, and it means he has a bit of social life apart from when he has his teenage sons visit.:o Like I said, I lack social skills, and really don't know if this would be seen in a bad light.:o

ETA I've just remembered, Mr LW fetched one of my stash of freebie sachets of face cream through into the lounge before he went to work this morning; it's sitting on top of my PDA looking at me.... s'pose that means I'd better use it, then.......:rotfl:

Callisto

LameWolf wrote: »

Another E for you..... Empathy, We all need to feel that someone understands now and again, even if they can't offer a helpful suggestion. In fact sometimes, a "helpful suggestion" isn't really wanted - we know what to do, but just need someone to offload onto, because doing the sensible action doesn't give the needed emotional release. There was a report in yesterday's paper that said a shocking amount of people have loads (in the hundreds) of Facebook "friends", but no-one in RL that they could turn to in a crisis.

I have to confess to being sort of in that group - except that I don't have a load of Facebook "friends" because I'm not on FB.:rotfl: But lacking social skills, I've never been able to make RL friends.

Actually, can I ask a social etiquette question? We have a pal of Mr LW's coming over this evening, really to see Mr LW for an evening of cider and PC gaming, but I shall be in the lounge also as we don't have another room I can retire to. We're being encouraged here to take a little more pride in ourselves; I've never bothered putting make-up on when "A" has come over before, because I simply cba - would it cause consternation if I were to do so henceforth? I'm not talking about vamping up, just a spot of eyeshadow and lipstick, to make me look a little less like I'm at Death's door.:D I've known "A" for as long as I've known Mr LW - 10 years - he was a member of the Dungeons & Dragons group where I first met Mr LW; we have him over occasionally since his divorce, (about 18 months ago if memory serves) because he and Mr LW have been pals for about 20 years, and it means he has a bit of social life apart from when he has his teenage sons visit.:o Like I said, I lack social skills, and really don't know if this would be seen in a bad light.:o

ETA I've just remembered, Mr LW fetched one of my stash of freebie sachets of face cream through into the lounge before he went to work this morning; it's sitting on top of my PDA looking at me.... s'pose that means I'd better use it, then.......:rotfl:

If the make up will help you feel more positive, then go ahead and wear it. If I fancy putting on a bit of lippy, then I will, regardless of if we have visitors. If anyone remarked on the make up, I would just tell them I'm working on being fabulous daaahling.

I have about 20 Facebook friends and 4 of those are family! I only started the account as my sister who is away for a year in Australia posts pictures and updates of what she is doing on FB, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered. Most of the time it just seems like a popularity contest (oooh look everyone I have 400 FB friends and my life is so interesting.) The nature of FB means people only post the interesting things they do to try and impress their 'friends' on there. In real life I only have one friend and she has a young baby. Last time I arranged to visit she had to cancel as baby was ill and as it's a 40 mile round trip I can't afford to go to her house very often. Having moved about around the county several times, I have lost touch with a couple of other friends too.

You're doing so much better than me with the face products. I said I was going to use a face mask and didn't do it this week or last.

podperson

Hi all,

Lizzie - think we double posted last time as I missed you! If you're feeling more positive then I would say the counselling has done some good at least. I'm on the matched betting so if you want to ask me anything on it feel free - it's not that hard when you get your head round it, isn't just when you first read the guides etc can look a little daunting. I'm also on the mystery shopping and must admit am not registered as self-employed. Perhaps a little naughty of me but I'm usually lucky if I get £20 'actual money' out it a month (though of course the freebies are nice!) so don't really think it's worth the hassle. With also second the comments that if you ever want to chat or 'unload' to us on here then feel free x

Adelight - hmm, I think maybe your smoothies might be an acquired taste, would definately not have managed the kiwi/spinach one - I really can't drink anything thick/lumpy/bitty.

Molly - glad you're still lurking at least, hope you're ok x

Prepare - well done on giving up the fags. Don't know if this would help but when a friend of mine gave up she had a money box and for the first month she would put into it the money she would have spent on fags and then use it to treat herself. Hope you're having a less exhausting day today x

Callisto - yeah you have to love the online guild fallouts :rotfl:It is crazy looking back and thinking how much time we used to spend on it, they do take over your life! Have vowed am never going back on one, if I'm ever tempted I just think of all the more productive things I could be doing with that time

Willow - the tops are really nice, am sure your interview will go great

LL - sounds like the hospital visit was quite frustrating - I can't believe none of the other patients had anyone with them, so sad that people would let their relatives go through that alone, or worse that they just have no one. Also with nurses these days, while I'm sure there are still some lovely ones, it just seems like they do the bare minimum and don't think to do anything like bring extra blankets unless speciifically asked. I don't know if it's because they are more overworked now but it is a real shame when it used to a profession that was focused on looking after people.

Bratz - glad it seems repairable Hope you're toasty again soon x

LW - empathy is a great one. I do find the facebook thing interesting, I often get commented that I don't have many 'friends' on there but I don't add people unless I genuinely at least get on with them in RL. I have had requests from people who 'know people I know' who met me once on a night out (and I rarely remember them!) people that I knew at primary school and never got on with then (so why on earth would I want to speak to them now!). I just find it quite baffling. Regarding your OH's friend coming round if you want to wear make up and think it would make you feel better then go for it - being a guy I don't he'll notice anyway, or you'll get a vague comment like 'is something different?' OH's friends come round quite a bit, sometimes I'm dolled up, eg I've been out or got in from work, sometimes I have no make up and scruffy jeans - they have never commented either way.

Anyway, went to choir last night, which was fun. OH and some friends from his course came down to meet me to talk to the organiser about filming our next concert in April. She was very keen and has asked them whether they can do the 'beginner' choir's one in Feb as well, and said she'll pay them for it as she'd paid someone on the last two and they did a rubbish job. So they went away very happy (their first paid film job!) but slightly panicked as the first one is only a few weeks away now
Since I went straight from work didn't have time for any fabbing, was laughing at OH as he was in uni from 9-6 then went to his friends to discuss the job and then met me at 9.30pm and he was saying on the way home 'i don't know how you do this every week, I'm knackered' told him he would have to sing next time and see how he was then :rotfl:

evilsquid1603

podperson wrote: »

LW - empathy is a great one. I do find the facebook thing interesting, I often get commented that I don't have many 'friends' on there but I don't add people unless I genuinely at least get on with them in RL. I have had requests from people who 'know people I know' who met me once on a night out (and I rarely remember them!) people that I knew at primary school and never got on with then (so why on earth would I want to speak to them now!). I just find it quite baffling. Regarding your OH's friend coming round if you want to wear make up and think it would make you feel better then go for it - being a guy I don't he'll notice anyway, or you'll get a vague comment like 'is something different?' OH's friends come round quite a bit, sometimes I'm dolled up, eg I've been out or got in from work, sometimes I have no make up and scruffy jeans - they have never commented either way.

the girl who bullied me every single day of primary school from nursery to year 6 tried to add me on there. the cheek of some people!

I'm off to the gym in a bit. i did a circuit at home yesterday so i might just do cardio and have a brew today I've started taking my vitamins and supplements again too. they may not really do anything anyway but they definitely won't help me sat in the box on the side! found 3 sachets of kilo off in the fridge and I've had those. god knows if they work, i think i got them before my wedding as a last ditch attempt to loose weight :rotfl: I've got 1/2 a course of flat tummy probiotics then I'm on to the other half of my cleanse stuff.

SAVVYJADE

Hi all

Forgot to take make up off last night, fell asleep whilst reading my book! Oops!

Prepared all my lunch and breakfast last night to bring To work today, was nice not to have to rush this morning an also I wont spend any money today now I've brought my own lunch!

Started WW again yesterday, fingers crossed I'll stick with it as I definitely need too!

Hope all well with everyone!

adelight

LL ((hugs)) sounds so stressful for you and oh, poor guy

welshwoofer fat fighters was brilliant last night! i think a lot of us here could relate to the woman (sorry forgot her name) and her insecurities. i was literally shouting at the laptop watching it, she had such a beautiful feminine face she could never look like a drag queen.

prepareathome sounds like a rough day, well done on cutting down so much on smoking.

lamewolf don't see why not. does oh know you're trying to make more effort with your appearance? fill him in just incase he thinks you're trying to seduce his mate :rotfl:

callisto agree on facebook 100% posting your entire life on the internet will come back and bite you in the bum one day

I think I have funny taste buds and can't taste bitter, my favourite foods are "icky" bitter ones and I hate normal stuff like milkshake and beans. I actually leave the bag in the whole time I drink a cup of green tea, I'm sure that's not normal either
I left work early to work on my presentation for tomorrow. I'm dreading it, I'm so lost for what I'm actually supposed to do! I know dissertations are about independent study but I need a little direction right now. I chose the title for it from a list supplied and have a word limit and that's all the help or direction I've had. Winge winge! Anyway, I'm going to carry on working on it until 4pm, then clean the bathroom and have a long soak, then resume working until OH gets here at 8/9. And no doubt have lots of mini breaks reading MSE :rotfl:

Skymist

adelight wrote: »

Also got some Robanda Vitamin A cream for £4.99, very cheap but looks like it might be good. High concentration of active ingredients and a few rave reviews lurking around the internet, but generally a very low key brand in uber plain packaging. We'll see!

Could I ask, where did you buy this? Have you tried it yet, and if so, how have you found it?

LameWolf wrote: »

There was a report in yesterday's paper that said a shocking amount of people have loads (in the hundreds) of Facebook "friends", but no-one in RL that they could turn to in a crisis.

I have to confess to being sort of in that group - except that I don't have a load of Facebook "friends" because I'm not on FB.

Same here!!I've had several requests to "become a friend"....NO THANK YOU...even from people I've told I don't do social networking sites!!!

Unfortunately I don't...because of the Grim Reaper....have anyone to call on in RL either...my son lives in NZ.... should a crisis raise it's ugly head, so it's a case of fingers-crossed that I remain healthy and mobile, which is all in the lap of the gods anyway, and not something, should bad things arise, that I can do much about!! So, I just do damage limitation, as far as my diet and exercise goes, and hope for the best!! One of the best things I've found about getting older, is that with age, I've just stopped worrying about stuff I can't do anything about, and just tackle problems if and when they arise ...and I now live a virtually stress-free life!! :T

One last mention about white tea...I promise LOL.... you can buy the Clipper brand in most supermarkets. Last week in Morrisons, I found it on offer at £1 for 50 tea-bags, so have stocked up.

S

LameWolf

adelight wrote: »

lamewolf don't see why not. does oh know you're trying to make more effort with your appearance? fill him in just incase he thinks you're trying to seduce his mate :rotfl:

Mr LW doesn't know - I'd feel stupid telling him, tbh. I'm certain he'd laugh his socks off if he knew I was posting on this thread!:cool:

As for trying to seduce his mate..... nah, "A" was the chap who helped me up off the floor (there were never enough chairs and I used to sit on the floor) one time at D&D when I was struggling to get up and a known groper was heading my way to "assist" and Mr LW was not in a position to help (ie not close enough to beat the groper to it), so I don't think there's any problem there.:rotfl:

boultdj

Sorry I'v been M.I.A, seem to have lost track of everything at the mo:o, the fabbing has gone out of the window, mainly due to adopt-a-cat using me as a trampoline at 2 or 3 in the morning, then I can't get back to sleep:mad:, was so streesed at her the other night I shouted at her:o and told her if she woke me up that night I'd be having cat kebab for tea:eek:.............funny thing is she's not woke me at that time since:D.
So I'v got to get back on the band wagon, on the plus side I'v kept up with the walking the doc told me to do to help strengthen the ligament to the extent I'm now allowed to drive again:j:j, and he say's I'm well enough to go back to work in a couple of week's, so realy need to get myself organised at night time doing food and getting work gear ready.

Hummm, the best bit's of me,hummmm.......... been told I'v got a dirty laugh, will that do? The only other thing I got told are nice is my eye's.