Frump to Fab - Summer Solstice Sizzler

Hewie29

Thanks LL, yes I remember the elephant, always think of that when I think about how much I have to lose.

I find that if I eat any later than 6 I'm too full to do any exercise as I have to do it in the evenings as I work full time and with 2 kds to get going in the mornings I don't have time then.

I did join WW for a while but hate going on my own and found any excuse not to go, did go with a friend for a while but she would let me down at the last minute more often than not.

I am fed up of making excuses for my eating so will try to keep myself busy. The weather is not helping as normally this time of year I'm busy out in the garden but not much fun in the wet.

We have managed a nice - if not muddy - walk this morning and am hoping to fit in a shred later if I can bag the telly from the rest of the family for 20 mins.

Glad you managed a good sleep, you must've needed it have a good day xx

lizzie157

WelshWoofer wrote: »

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Just back from abseiling and had a fab time even though it poured down and was really windy. It was near Matlock Bath - isn't that somewhere near your neck of the woods LL?
Never been there before but even though it was raining I could see how nice the area was - drove through Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock to get there - seriously had to fight myself on the way back to not stop for a Bakewell Tart from Bakewell:rotfl:
I will be stiff tomorrow though - I conveniently forgot that to abseil down cliffs you have to get to the top in the first place.....kn*ckering!
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It's about 30- 40 mins from me too.
Have just finished mu OU assignment. :T Will have abit more time over the summer for fabbing. Must get the overeating under control.

Bitsy how are you doing with the eating and self esteem?

LL glad you are feeling better. Don't over do it though.

Still struggling with the horse issue. Asked advice from riding school and they said not to let DD get on it without being sure it's ok with being riden. Think she's slowly coming round to the fact that it may not be right for her. DD did really well in her riding lesson on a lovely horse, those jumps looked big to me but she managed fine.

have a good day x

dannie

Hi folks,

Well, I awakened at 3.30 am today; unsure what caused it? Anyway, did a few kitchen jobs and went out early and bicycled/walked roughly six miles. Otherwise, mainly kitchen jobs regarding food today. Loads of salad/veg ingredients to use up to tackle eating "healthier". Hoping for better sleep tonight!

WelshWoofer

Dannie - it must be the light mornings? I too was awake at stupid o clock this morning. Started to flag a bit by mid afternoon.:(

Just forced myself to do the Shred DVD (am trying my best to do it every day) - was hard at the beginning but got easier the more I got into it. Glad I did it now though. I've also walked the dog for a total of 75 mins today.

Food has been good today too - I came home from the BBC tour at 1ish and made myself a salad wrap and a handful of crisps that were left in the bag to get rid of them (and it really was a handful not my usual ton). Then made 3 bean chilli with lots of veg in it for tea and had a sensible portion with a bit of cheese grated on top for calcium (don't like any other dairy products). I have put some in a little box for work tomorrow too.

I feel a bit premenstrual (not mood but boobs and bloating) so hopefully the old monthly torture will arrive soon and get itself out of the way.

The only famous person I saw on the tour was Colin Murray (Radio 5 and sports presenter). No Gary Linekar to bring home with me:rotfl:. It was interesting though - got to go in the Breakfast studio and have a go on the sofa and at weather presenting, saw working radio studios, a TV studio and lots of other bits and pieces including the Blue Peter garden. Very small - looks much bigger on the telly.
Just remembered that I also saw some of Ann Widdecombe's Strictly costumes - she's teeny! Not weightwise but she must be 5 feet at the most! Bless!

Back to school tomorrow - the struggle will be to do some proper exercise when I get home but I'll force myself.:eek:

fedupandskint

A nice relaxing day for me - 2 x 70 min dog walks in the sun! Now chucking it down and very grey overcast skies. Plus a 60min walk up to town, around and back so plenty of exercise done today.

Remeasured myself today now the montly bloating has gone down and my waist is now 28" and this time last year was 34" - a very good result.

Might go and do 20mins on the stepper to finish off for this week and then hoping to get out for a bike ride tomorrow if its not raining otherwise its stepper day again

Back to work and next week is juggling everything with a lot of assignment reading to do also

dannie

WelshWoofer - Yes, could be the "light mornings" only that it was an hour earlier than usual. I awakened having dreamt two people (in reality now deceased) were at the front door and also needing the bathroom, so other considerations too. Must have been just after 8pm when I fell asleep last night. Anyway, the early hours when weather allows are my favorite. It must be motivating having a dog companion to walk with; a joint result for enhancing health? Also, hope your food intake promotes health.

Bitsy_Beans

Morning ladies (and any lurking gents lets not exclude anyone )
Haven't posted for a bit as nothing really to say.
Doing the usual fabbing, did my mudd mask last night, makes me wonder if that is what Botox feels like as my face feels immobile LOL

Lizzie am reading book thanks for asking, still only in early chapters due to a busy weekend but am feeling positive and determined about changing my mindset. I consider myself to be a work in progress.
A yoga book I ordered arrived so I've done that a couple of times. Its this one if anyone is interested
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slim-Calm-Sexy-Yoga-15-Minute/dp/1605295566/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339399001&sr=8-1

The lady in question has loads of yoga videos on Youtube if you want a nosey, shes so flexible. Not keen on her commentary......bit too much talking but I like her style and approach to yoga. anyway have done a couple of routines, boy oh boy are they hard. holding the poses for 5 deep breaths is too much for me so am doing what I can and learning to accept this is a marathon not a sprint.


which leads me to my X........eXpectations.
I am the worlds worst at unrealistic expectations, not always of other people mostly myself. take the yoga for example. looking at the pics in the book and watching the videos I want to be able to do it like her NOW. My expectation is to be able to do it straight away which leads to disheartenment when I cant I need to remember that this lady has been practising this art regularly for YEARS and I expect a couple of sessions to change that I need to start re-evaluating my expections, not suggesting not having any but making them more realistic. Mindful eating and practising meditation.....my life is busy but I cannot just expect it do happen by itself.......I need to make it happen.

Sorry I rambled on there

Hewie welcome back, keep posting

Sorry not acknowledging everyone there seems so much to catch up on
Have a great Monday everyone

lizzie157

Bitsy_Beans wrote: »

Morning ladies (and any lurking gents lets not exclude anyone )
Haven't posted for a bit as nothing really to say.
Doing the usual fabbing, did my mudd mask last night, makes me wonder if that is what Botox feels like as my face feels immobile LOL

Lizzie am reading book thanks for asking, still only in early chapters due to a busy weekend but am feeling positive and determined about changing my mindset. I consider myself to be a work in progress.

I think that goes for us all (work in progress) , though I think some of us struggle more than others.

A yoga book I ordered arrived so I've done that a couple of times. Its this one if anyone is interested
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slim-Calm-Sexy-Yoga-15-Minute/dp/1605295566/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339399001&sr=8-1

The lady in question has loads of yoga videos on Youtube if you want a nosey, shes so flexible. Not keen on her commentary......bit too much talking but I like her style and approach to yoga. anyway have done a couple of routines, boy oh boy are they hard. holding the poses for 5 deep breaths is too much for me so am doing what I can and learning to accept this is a marathon not a sprint
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which leads me to my X........eXpectations.
I am the worlds worst at unrealistic expectations, not always of other people mostly myself. take the yoga for example. looking at the pics in the book and watching the videos I want to be able to do it like her NOW. My expectation is to be able to do it straight away which leads to disheartenment when I cant I need to remember that this lady has been practising this art regularly for YEARS and I expect a couple of sessions to change that I need to start re-evaluating my expections, not suggesting not having any but making them more realistic. Mindful eating and practising meditation.....my life is busy but I cannot just expect it do happen by itself.......I need to make it happen.

This is me too . I get disheartened when I don't seem to get any results. Despite walking for 11/2 to 2hrs a day with dog(s) and some days an extra half hr or so to see pony, I'm 2lbs heavier. Am going to order a mindful eating book (I have some amazon vouchers so free!) and give it a go



Thanks for the youtube tip. Have done a few gentle stretches, again must take it slowly . Problem is I'm so frustrated at the moment, I had planned to have at least advertised to see if there is any call for the business I want to start but due to my back/shoulder/ finger I've not been able to. Finger still isn't right, they're worried about it still being quite swollen. Although it's only a small thing I suppose it is impacting on what I'm able to do because of the stiffness and pain (also the worry of injuring it further). Haven't heard anything from the rescue places I volunteered for either so nothing seems to be moving just now.

Anyway time to get out and about with the dogs - have a good day

lessonlearned

Good morning

Yes, I'm a bit like that - set my heights very high. Still you know what they say "Aim High" and all that :rotfl::rotfl:

Got a really busy day. Off to take my Dad to see Mum in hospital, via the post office, tip and Tesco. Oh what fun!!! I know how to live.

Dad really struggling by the sound of things. Anyway I'll see what's what when I get there.

I realised that it's just 10 weeks till my sister's 50th birthday. I need to lose a few lbs and get my act together. I want to look like her elder sister not her Mum, so I need to get my a** in gear - pronto.

The back is still a work in progress - just stretching and physic exercises at the moment.

Have a good day.

podperson

Hi all,

LL - good news on your mum, have they mentioned anything regarding what she'll need long term? Think the new groups sound like a good idea, just go and try them - I joined a lot of things when I moved up here, some were better then others and some I only went to once but if you don't try you don't know. Also I wouldn't worry about your voice for the choir, I certainly don't think I have a great voice and neither do most other people in mine, but when it all blends together it's surprising how much better it sounds You'll definately have to have a trip up here soon!

WW - am so impressed with the absailing was meant to go once when I was much younger but ended up just doing rock scrambling instead and think I'm probably too much of a wuss now Well done on the shred, I've started it a few times and am embarrassed to say have never made it to the full 30days! Will perhaps try starting again next week or something, would definately say measure beforehand, I lost quite a few inches last time I was doing it.

Hewie - welcome back! regarding the snacking, I do still have a few blips but am not as bad as I used to be and distraction tended to work quite well for me, especially if you have specific times when you're worse. For example, I always used to eat loads when I was watching a film so I would try and do something else with my hands, painting your nails is quite a good one, or thick layer of hand cream and gloves over them. If it's just boredom then make yourself do something, read a book, have a bath, do some knitting - whatever works for you.

Lizzie - well done on the OU assignment :T I must start looking at courses soon, tbh I don't have a great deal of spare time at the moment so am a little worried about fitting one in but if I take a break then I'll go onto the new higher rates so need to have a think. I suppose it wouldn't start until Sept/Oct though so might be a little less busy by then. Am glad DD seems to be realising on her own that the horse might not be ideal for her, agree with the riding school - if it's taking advantage with things like coming in and being bridled then I wouldn't risk her riding it. Is it maybe worth speaking to the riding school and seeing if she could help out a bit there?

Bitsy - the yoga sounds good, might have a look for her on youtube. Completely agree with you on the unrealistic expectations, I always want to see results now and get frustrated when it doesn't happen. Am trying to work on having short term and longer term goals rather then expecting everything straight away but doesn't always work

Anyway, had a surprisingly quiet weekend really. Did a few mystery shops yesterday, finished off the photo editing on Sat but that's about it. Got through a few of my library books and finally went back to my book for a bit - have been feeling a little blocked with it and I think it's one of those things where the longer you leave it the harder it seems. Only did about 2k words on it but is something at least. Am not sure whether to stick with it or take another break and go for a submission call a friend has mentioned to me, is for Christmas stories (yes, I know already!) and is only about 10-15k words but the deadline is in about 4 weeks, have a bit of an idea I could use but not sure if would be able to get finished in time
Didn't sleep well last night at all and feeling shattered today so hopefully quiet night. Hope everyone has a good day x