NSK July: Back to Basic’s.

thriftylass

liltdiddylilt luckily my mood etc is fine on the depo. I hope that calorie control and exersice will help. First time I have problems loosing weight. Think part of it is water retention which seems to be common too. Got scales that measure water and it seems a bit high. Jeans that fit before the depo are now tight on my thighs and bum despite not gaining weight. So water might be accountable.

liltdiddylilt

thriftylass wrote: »

liltdiddylilt luckily my mood etc is fine on the depo. I hope that calorie control and exersice will help. First time I have problems loosing weight. Think part of it is water retention which seems to be common too. Got scales that measure water and it seems a bit high. Jeans that fit before the depo are now tight on my thighs and bum despite not gaining weight. So water might be accountable.

The best way to beat that (from experience!) is to drink LOTS. And avoid caffeine i possible (not possible in my world!) - When I drank 2+ litres of water a day, my water retention cut right down

shyspender

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shyspender, great idea! Tho the cottage will be rented by other people for the week before I get there and they may not accept a parcel. BUT, as I mentioned, I'm going to be staying close to my best friend, so maybe I could ask her to get it for me, and then we can simply trundle up to her house to collect it. Thank you for the inspiration!

AM - You could take enough for the first day or two and get your OH to post it to arrive on day 2, or, like you said, get it delivered to your friends house. I am sure she won't mind. Just thought it would help out

TiptoesDB

Hey guys

Quick check in as I have been working late tonight - from 7am to now - pooped! I did squeeze in a swim so feeling v chuffed with that. We were all on track for a NSD but the bread (which made up the main component of the dinner I had planned tonight of poached eggs on toast) seemed to have gone massively mouldy overnight! DH had to nip to the shop for a loaf. Darn it!

I have skimmed today's posts, but will go back and read them properly after, I just wanted to check in before I fell asleep to say thanks for all your kind words and condolences - Dad was only early 60s and had just taken early retirement a week before he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour - he lived for 4 weeks after diagnosis. I am so upset but glad for him that he didn't suffer long (he was fine up until a few days before being diagnosed - just a bit tired) and that for us we did have a bit of time to say goodbye. It has been a massive shock to us though, and I have struggled to stay on track with debt repayments as part of me thinks 'life is far too short and we need to have fun' and the other part thinks 'I want to be secure financially like dad was so that others don't have to clear up my mess when I am gone, and so I can make more choices and do more in the future'... tough times

I am proud of how we have stayed (sort of) on track, although we are both struggling with the fact DH has had to take a £10,000 loan for a car for work (he needs a good solid newish car as he will be doing a massive motorway commute daily). The good news is the loan is through a work deal and is totally interest free. I am psychologically trying to see it as separate from the 'empty' credit card debt we are tackling... although obviously I want it paid off asap after the other debts!

anyway, sorry to go on...

bedways is rightways now

x

Fmess

So sorry to hear about your loss Tiptoes, I'm glad you got some time with him

Today was not a SFD as messed up at work and a lovely colleague did what I should have done and barely mentioned my mistake but I feel really guilty that it cost her time and effort so I bought her a box of chocs (reduced to half price ).

No exercise officially but did 11000 steps throughout the day which is approximately 3-4 miles

Caught up on tv from last night but skipped the adverts so just under 2 hours watched

Got my payslip from the marking I did, so once that arrives I'll get a quote from the electrician

Looking forward to the weekend already

CEW

Hi All B2B's

Quick check in from me tonight to claim my first SFD of the month.

I have a few days off work so decided to walk a mile and a half to the bank to pay in a cheque. Looked on Google Maps and managed to knock almost 10 minutes off the total time they had for the round trip and that included me waiting in line for a few minutes to be served. So I think I can legitamately claim this session as there was also plenty of sweat by the time I got home.

This was the first solo walk I have had since my fall a few weeks ago so I was a little nervous but everything was fine I'm just a little tired now but that's probably because I tend to walk quite fast and it was VERY hot out there today.

My new rescue chickens have settled in well and are already starting to oay their way with their eggs. I might need to look up some ideas for using eggs as with 6 chickens it won't take long for them to pile up :eek:

Back tomorrow

Hugs to everyone who needs (or wants) one.

Chez x

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[FONT=&quot]Hi everyone! Hugs to those that need them, and lots of compassion to all those who are grieving. Kat can you accept a latecomer (I will hang in this time, I PROMISE!). Last two months were a total blur. I am slightly chuffed to have got to the final stage (last 6 out of several hundred applicants) for a job that literally doubles my salary…but fell at the final hurdle, and am back where I was...but with my eyes opened to what I’m clearly capable of and a bit more insight into executive recruitment! As part of the preps I spent some money on myself for the first time in a very very long time – hair, new work outfit, etc. It was all much needed and I feel great for it (but promise not to make a habit of it!). [/FONT]
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Look forward to catching up tomorrow.

stewby

Check-in number 2.


Will be honest, nothing really to update. Spend-free day number 1 today as I have been at work all day.

My mum and I went walkies in the morning but not really enough to count as a whole exercise session.


To be honest, not really much else to say. Sorry guys, will try to be more awake tomorrow and post a bit more. Right now, I just want to go to sleep.

speakingofart

Check in for day 3, which will hopefully be my first NSD. Kat, I do try to avoid the ones I can, however unfortunately this was my line manager, so a bit tricky too really (and in all honesty, I wanted to contribute as she's been ace). Book all posted, amazon transfer to the overdraft initiated. Just trying to batten down the hatches and spend as little as possible before I get paid on the 15th really.

thriftylass

Good morning! Today will be a SFD. My old boss is coming for coffee and bringing cake. Really sore from the Jillian Michaels workout so def no exersice till tomorrow apart from running after the kids.