Frump to Fab - Summer Solstice Sizzler

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Willow92 wrote: »

Twinings green tea is actually quite nice if you don't dunk the bag for too long. I tried it again tonight after hating the first time but that was coz I left the bag in for ages... I had mine with 2 and a bit spoonfuls of sweetener and it was really yummy.

It's nice with honey in too...or green tea with lemon is good with honey & whisky as a hot toddy

LameWolf wrote: »

...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:

I think that was your answer LW!

:hello: I haven't got a note from my mum for being so late joining, but I have been lurking, honest! Have to admit to having let a few lbs creep back on over the festive break, so it's back to smaller portions and halves instead of pints of real ale

Rummer

Good evening!

Well I ate sensibly today and I am just out of a long and relaxing bath. I used a nice body oil and my nail are covered in nail oil

Going to try and have an early night

Willow92

Now I can't remember who said what so I'll just go over a couple of points...

Someone mentioned facebook and people with ridiculous amounts of friends on there. I have...*checks* 24 friends and I know 11 of them in real life and most of the others I'm pretty close to. I've had all sorts of requests from loads of people from different schools that bullied me etc. I have no idea why they even try adding me!

Hopefully I'll look the part for the interview but I don't know if I'll be prepared enough. I've asked mum if she can go through some questions with me but she just says "you'll be fine, don't worry." I have to say that I'm usually pretty quick if someone asks me a question, it seemed to come in handy when I was interviewed for college! I'm guessing this'll be slightly different but I'll try my best...

I'm drinking my green tea with sweetener coz it keeps the drink down low caloriewise coz I take enough in with food at the moment...

Today I was at the jobcentre and I realised I was the best dressed unemployed person there (not so hard when you get the chavs...)!! I had my trousers, new pink and purple top and my v neck jumper that I got from a charity shop a few weeks ago. My hair was kind of behaving itself and my makeup looked lovely. I actually kinda liked what I saw in the mirror, that really doesn't happen too often.

carebabe

fedup, hope you feel better soon so you can finish your assignment. almond oil is good for nails.

bratz81

morning all

LW - I know what you mean about empathy and fb friends/IRL friends. I have around....I think 150 facebook friends, all of whom I know IRL or are family. I use it mainly to keep in touch with a lot of my friends who live in England who I don't see, or friends I made in previous jobs and we don't get to see each other as much IRL as we'd like.

LL - yes, easy charm - that's exactly it. What I've always wanted I think I'm getting there slowly but surely. I grew up living in a place with no children and with no self esteem due to emotional abuse as a child and as a result I don't have a lot of 'good' friends, people I can feel myself around and share things. Don't get me wrong I've a handful and I've recently made new friends which I can see developing into more, but it's been a long road to grow out of that awkward, quiet stage.

It's one thing in other people I was always envious of - I also wished I was prettier or smarter or had better dress sense at times but that envy of those people who could make friends as easily as breathing was constant. I still feel it a bit now sometimes but I think as I go through life and get better at social skills myself that will fade.

SAVVYJADE

Morning all

Went to see a friend last who I haven't seen since November last year, she commented that I seem much happier and positive in myself etc which gave me a nice smile and a boost!

Told her about this thread and the little things I do each day that make a difference

So just wanted to say thank you to you all!

X

Molly41

LameWolf wrote: »

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

Many thanks to you all for your supportive comments and hugs - it really is appreciated:T:T:T My dogs keep me alive xx

Fab-wise - today I am going to try and wash my hair and plan to do some needlework as a distraction. My anxiety levels are pretty high today.

Sending you Fabby vibes xx

bunberry

Morning all!

Can anyone recommend a good free online food diary site? I want to start noting down what I eat with the times that I eat. Would preferably have some features such as emailing the daily/weekly reports, searching for food I've eaten, noting down exercises, etc.

Thanks!

lizzie157

LameWolf You can always talk to us here, if you'd like to. I know it's not the same as face-to-face, and you have to wait for a reply, but I for one will be happy to listen.


Adelight lizzie of course come talk here if you ever want to


LL In fact please feel free to PM me if you wish. I'm no therapist but I do know what it feels like when you want to "Talk" and yet you feel you can't burden other people just so that you can get things off your chest


Podperson also second the comments that if you ever want to chat or 'unload' to us on here then feel free x


Thank you – you are all so kind ,that’s really good to know just don’t want to seem like I’m always moaning!



Callisto Lizzie - If you are feeling more positive after the counselling sessions, that's good. Has the counsellor gone through some self help techniques for after the sessions end?


No not yet she wants to go over things next time so maybe that’s what she has in mind.



(I would usually hold something back from a family member if I don't want them to worry!)


I’m the same, none of them are aware I’ve been to the counselling because I’m always the one they talk to about their problems and I don’t want them to feel they can’t do that anymore.


Podperson re the bets and the mystery shopping might have another look and I’ll get back to you if I need any help. Thanks



Molly sending you hugs. Hope the distractions work and you feel brighter soon.


Re the facebook friends thing I’ve only got just over 20 all of who I know in real life or in the case of one an old school friend I lost touch with. TBH don’t tend to post on there much because I agree that it’s just not my sort of thing to put my life out there for scrutiny/ public consumption. If I want a chat with anyone on there I usually PM the person to talk.


Woke up feeling anxious this morning –not sure if it’s to do with the funeral I went to yesterday . Seeing all my elderly relatives makes me realise that I’ll probably be attending more of them in the future. I know its a bit morbid but many of them are in their eighties and a few are looking very frail these days. It’s strange because until recently I never really thought of them as old and then two of them have passed away in quick succession.


Have got an appointment with the physio so hopefully my shoulder will be on the mend soon .



Have tried to keep up fabbing but must admit it has slipped abit last couple of days. Will try and get back on track – the one thing I must try and remember is to take off my make –up before bed I think because its a fairly recent thing wearing a bit of make up I seem to forget.


The sun’s showing its face so Think i’d best get some washing out and then its off for a walk. See you all soon X

fedupandskint

My fabbing today is 2 x 45min dog walks, a run, hair mask already done, plenty of moisturising and if I remember later a moisturising face mask.

I'm attemption to write half my assignment today so if you see my light on tell me to go!