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Georgiegirl256

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

It often is hereditary

We don't have a bath in either of the houses we have at the moment (one of them will be for sale in the near future ).

Ah, interesting, I thought as such (it being hereditary).

I don't think I'd miss a bath tbh, I much prefer showers.

geminilady

jobbingmusician wrote: »

Occasionally I have found that literally a couple of glasses of wine make me feel very refreshed the next morning. (I don't drink very often, but am happy to increase my G & T intake for the quinine )

Never tried magnesium! I didn't even know I had it until DH told me!

SDW - could you try the 5:2 and do what I do - overeat 5 days a week and fast for the others?

I don't have sleep problems except finding it hard to get up but when I was younger and used to drink quite a lot I never got a hangover and woke up feeling bright a breezy and it was a lot easier to get up,always wondered why.

calleyw

geminilady wrote: »

I don't have sleep problems except finding it hard to get up but when I was younger and used to drink quite a lot I never got a hangover and woke up feeling bright a breezy and it was a lot easier to get up,always wondered why.

I have days were I only get say 5-6 hrs sleep and I am awake early and get up and do stuff. And feel great. It must be some quality sleep. As other days I get 7-8hrs of sleep and feel like poo!!!!

I am getting better and getting up earlier. I have been getting out the door for my morning walk anytime between 6.30-8.00am!!!

A few weeks ago I could hardly wake up and drag myself out of bed by noon!!!!

Yours

Calley

Pyxis

calleyw wrote: »

I have days were I only get say 5-6 hrs sleep and I am awake early and get up and do stuff. And feel great. It must be some quality sleep. As other days I get 7-8hrs of sleep and feel like poo!!!!

I am getting better and getting up earlier. I have been getting out the door for my morning walk anytime between 6.30-8.00am!!!

A few weeks ago I could hardly wake up and drag myself out of bed by noon!!!!

Yours

Calley

Well done, Calley! These light mornings are great for walking! I must try and do that myself!

calleyw

Pyxis wrote: »

Well done, Calley! These light mornings are great for walking! I must try and do that myself!

I do feel shattered after my walk and my ankles are feeling a bit tight first thing in the morning. But I do like the time out and about on my own.

Towards the end of the walk I walk past a pond that has been created at the top of the by pass. And I saw a heron the other morning. And I get to walk across a couple of fields. And a few days ago saw a buzzard. And I get to hear all the birds sing.

So lovely

Mind you for some reason on friday I did not go for my walk until the evening and I got caught in the rain. came home soaked never mind. Straight in the shower.



Yours

Calley

geminilady

Calley Do you enjoy walking?how do you motivate yourself? I am out of work and really should exercise but the gym is my worst nightmare and can't see the point of walking just for the sake of it.

codemonkey

I think a pet would be a very good idea. You probably need to consider your mum's lifestyle when deciding on a dog or cat. If your mum goes out and about to a lot of places you can't take a dog then best to get a cat. Having said that, there's a very social aspect to being a dog owner as you meet other dog walkers and other dogs. I know loads of people in the area now despite spending very little time there.

As for bathing, it depends on the dog. DA dog is only bathed 3 or 4 times a year when he goes for his groom (long haired dog). We only give him a bath at home when he's rolled in something nasty. He has been bathed in the bath, in the shower and with buckets of warm water or a watering can outside. Some dogs like the bath. Dogs do need brushing though. DA dog really enjoys being brushed and I like doing it as its a good bonding experience.

I do like cats a lot but definitely more of a dog person.

calleyw

geminilady wrote: »

Calley Do you enjoy walking?how do you motivate yourself? I am out of work and really should exercise but the gym is my worst nightmare and can't see the point of walking just for the sake of it.

I do enjoy walking and like you see little point in any exercise for the sake of it.

its only in the last few weeks that I have been going out virtually everyday including weekends. On sunday I was out the door by 7.30 and went for a longer walk that took an hour and half to do. Rather than the hour walk I do.

I have found that if I get up and do it first thing in the morning I will do it. if I say I will got out and lunch time or the evening it never happens. As like most people we end up doing other stuff.

Also I can't be out in the sun so best to get out in the morning before it gets to hot and too many people around. Also I walk in to town to meet for coffee or run errands so no choice. I could catch the bus back but normally don't have any change.

I do have a bike that I should use more to nip in to town. Need to check I have the keys for my bike lock. And then I can cycle in to town as I do have basket on the front as well.

Yours

Calley

Pyxis

Hallo Code! how are you doing?

codemonkey

Hey Pyxis. I'm feeling very proud of myself. Someone senior tried to pass the blame onto me for something at work and I stood up for myself and didn't allow it. Go me.

I have also lost another 3lbs as of yesterday (we'll ignore the 2lbs that I gained the week before that) and the jeans that I am wearing today which are supposed to be superskinny are no longer superskinny. They're not even skinny! They're actually a bit baggy :j

How are you?