Weight Loss the Old Style Way Part 11

Izadora

CRANKY40 wrote: »

I spent about 20 years saying no to cake and alcohol on people's birthdays and I'm still fat. It gradually dawned on me that it's not birthday party food, it's the things that I do in the weeks in between so now I enjoy "occasions" and our days out in the school holidays and try that bit harder (most of the time ) if I can

It may not have been aimed at me but thank you, that's made me feel much better about the fact that I'm +1lb this week.

In some ways it's probably a lot better than I deserve but I'm still a little bit disappointed with myself for not sticking to my diet better this week. I had a couple of bad days due to feeling rubbish with tiredness and hormones and then lost the plot completely over the weekend thanks to a bottomless prosecco brunch for a friend's birthday on Saturday and hungover munchies yesterday.

Thank you for reminding me that the scenic route is fine. If I get back to it today then there's no real harm done, having a good weekend every now and then isn't an indication that I'm a complete and utter failure who may as well give up trying

dandy-candy

Slowdown I live near Ally Pally and didn't know they had a vegan show there! I usually go to the Just V show at Olympia every year with DD. The tickets are free and you get a heap of freebies (not sure if that's good or bad!)
Quitting a stressful job is never a bad thing, and don't beat yourself up for skipping your exercise. You will be back on track soon I'm sure

Slowdown

CRANKY40- you are a ray of sunshine.
Your words touched my heart and I feel you are absolutely right on all your points. I am always thinking about the things I haven't done or can't do. It's a terrible habit of mine but one that I am working on anew. I am thinking about the tutoring. It is flexible and doable as I am primary trained. At the moment I am doing some sewing jobs for friends and family that I'm being paid for and I am helping out with a close friend's mother, also paid. It just seems that things come along at once. The phone and the car together. So I have set my mind on affording a new phone. I've started saving already from my earnings and intend to be phone ready by Easter!

It's really kind of you to offer me your SW books but it's funny because my friend has just offered me hers as she has two sets the same. But genuinely, thank you.

Your final paragraph about quitting my job hits the nail on the head. It has robbed me of many things but it's time to take the reins again and realise that I am not through with achievements but enjoying a fertile void where I can find a new direction.

You have made my day:)

dandy-candy, what a shame you didn't know about the show. I really enjoyed it. I'm now going to look up the Just V you spoke about. I think I'd like to try that one too.

Following a yoga session with meditation and relaxation I'm thinking this is a good day. I'm sticking to a vegan diet today instead of my usual vegetarian and I'm off to the pool soon.

Have a happy healthy day everyone. I knew coming on hee was the right thing to do. So encouraging. Thank you everyone

natlie

Hi

Well done to the Losers and chin up to the STS & Gainers

Weight loss is now 2.2 of 5lbs

B: Trek Flapjack
S: Carrot Sticks
S: Vgean Protein Shake 99 calories
L: Bol Moroccan Sweet Potato Falafel Pot
Vegan Roast Vegetable Pasty with Salad

I walked to work and will go for a walk lunchtime 5000 steps done already today and Im doing a double shift at work so will stay active all day

Nat

MrsLottie

Just to say Cranky that your support and understanding is brilliant and I’m sure helps us all along the way !

Slowdown , I know exactly where you are coming from . I was a primary headteacher and found that in order to get the results in exams and balancing an impossible budget I would have had to bully the staff along and not give the children the care and understanding they were entitled to .I retired early and can now live with myself - I just need to shift the weight I gathered along the way .Cheers to our success !

Ginmonster

Oops, I've missed a couple of weeks of weighing in but there are no interesting developments as I've stayed the same since I last reported in. I'm fine with that as I haven't been sticking to my healthy tweaks as much as I should have done. Back to the plan this week and no excuses!

CRANKY40

Thanks all, I'm not so sure that there's that many words of wisdom. I went to the funeral this morning of my little mate and next door neighbour "Be" (short for Bertha) who was 95 so I was in a reflective mood. "Be" didn't have an easy life but she coped and like me believed in looking forward not back - probably why we got on so well. I was thinking of her attitude to life when I wrote what I did - 4 ft 10 of.....ummmm....."attitude" or as the vicar said "It was her way or no way".

If I've helped any of you then I'm glad. Seriously Slowdown don't let a few nasty people steal your peace of mind. They're gone and done with and they'll get what's coming to them one day when someone bigger and meaner does the same to them.

MrsLottie "Integrity" is a foreign concept to some people. I'm glad that you managed to keep yours intact.

Rose_Wood

Hi Everyone,

Some lovely supportive posts from everyone. It does make a real difference. I was a primary teacher too but stopped teaching when I got together with DH 12 years ago. I decided that life was too short and when we got the chance to spend the winters abroad with each other I decided to grab it. He's ten years older than me so I wanted to make the most of everything. We had five years doing that till he became ill so we no longer go. Although I actually loved teaching, I've never regretted it and found all sorts of things popped up to bring in some extra income. Now I'm sixty I get a miniscule teachers pension (I only worked part time and didn't pay in for years sadly) but with being careful and working for DS a few hours a week we get by and I have a really lovely life.

This morning I played tennis but it was icy cold and really windy so wasn't as much fun as usual. This afternoon I went round to a friends house to play cards and will be working this evening. By the time work is over I should have achieved my step target. I'm on about 11,000 so far.

Lunch: Garlic prawn omelette with creamy coleslaw.
Dinner: Pork steak with spinach, swede, carrots and mushrooms. Blueberries with Greek yoghurt.
Treat: Dark chocolate ginger biscuit

Rose

Forgot to say I've lost the 2lb I put on last week.

dumpling

Good evening all :hello:
What a lot of lovely supportive posts on here today, it is so good to read.
I am having a horrible teary sort of day which is very annoying as I was supposed to start my SW diet with my son. Breakfast and lunch were write offs but I am back on track now with a healthy dinner. I wish food didn't make me feel better just for a little bit but it does and so it is really hard to stop comfort eating.

My appalling menu today is:
b - boiled egg sandwiches, coffee cake, rice krispies
l - left over pizza and a cookie
d - lemon and garlic chicken, wedges and a huge salad.
I might have some yoghurt later if I am hungry.

I am very very tired which doesn't help and I need to stop drinking so much water in the evening as I am getting up around 4 times a night to use the loo.

Sorry to be a debbie downer, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day xx

SIRENS

CRANKY40 wrote: »

SIRENS life happens. Forgive yourself and move on. Dieting is what we do between important occasions so that we can still have birthday cake. I spent about 20 years saying no to cake and alcohol on people's birthdays and I'm still fat. It gradually dawned on me that it's not birthday party food, it's the things that I do in the weeks in between so now I enjoy "occasions" and our days out in the school holidays and try that bit harder (most of the time ) if I can

Take care all of you

Cranky
Thank you so much your words of encouragement always make me feel better and you put things in a proper prospective, you are right of course dd will only celebrate that birthday once and I should allow my self to enjoy it, why not?!

Thank you xxx