Future Proofing my life: Deposit saving then MFW journey in under 13 years

LadyWithAPlan

Sistergold said:

Hello @LadyWithAPlan, just catching up with you this morning. 🌅 enjoyed the living with diabetes talk especially and I always find your health editions motivating! 🥰. I also need to lose some kilos.  Think the rapid weight loss will be a good motivator as I will see the results quickly. You are right most of us can feel when we exceed our fat set point, it’s such a fine line. Science behind it all is very interesting. Will be with you on this weight loss journey. 

Great to hear you with me Sistergold, keep me posted - its a short term push, long term life and feeling good 'gain'

I said no to after dinner dessert/snacks and a glass of red with dinner last night. As Prof Taylor says rapid weight loss needs to be organised around family/social events etc, you need to make a decision where to start as on/off is harder  so this weekend is difficult with me plus after next week its a 2 week work jolly with a lot of free champagne ... however even eating dinner last  night I chose to have less carby stuff (only one small jacket potato not 2) and more greens. My parents cook v well but large tasty portions and high cal things I dont have in the house ...

Plus before I do the big push of weight loss next week, I am adjusting my food intake  on my plate down, no snacks - I can't justify the extra pounds any more/ just a little 'treat', that book has really kicked me into a mental reframe and its allowing me to make better health decisions each day. Had a lovely walk in the sunshine with my mum first thing.


PREMIUM BONDS £100 May win - have taken £6.5k out this year  (added into Isa/SIPP/ some cash)- now got £10k in there and have 'won' more this year £375 so far v  all of last year 'winnings'  £325

Chip isa offer  £25 free - I had an in-app invite (have a cash isa with them and it was 'invest £100 into a S&S ISA  and I'd get £25 free' - can choose cash or giftcard) - either way got confirm of that today that it will be paid 30/5/2025 - will take as cash and add to SIPP or ISA

Monthly Interest earned in April/Paid May 1st
£23.60 on my H2B isa - but on nearly £13k its not great - 2.x % but its a help to buy closed isa so 
£2.38 Mnzo cash acct
£9.67 on another ISA
Chip cash - waiting til Monday for payment but last month was £4.54
Some other bits to come

Sistergold

Yes being organised for the big push is important. I am also psyching myself up. I have started to buy the replacement sachets and once I have enough flavours I will start. We can not take our health for granted for sure. 

LadyWithAPlan

Sistergold said:

Yes being organised for the big push is important. I am also psyching myself up. I have started to buy the replacement sachets and once I have enough flavours I will start. We can not take our health for granted for sure. 

I am using the Applie* Nutriton Vegan Protein powder (strawberry flavour) I add spinach to the blender and chia/flax as well as ice) Plus one main meal a day (chicken and loads salad/greens)
Let me know how your replacement sachets taste/are .

skint_spice

I’m liking the sound of work with champagne thrown in! 

ladysummerisle

Okay, I’m convinced. Book ordered. I’m sure my pancreas will thank me.

The hoarder in me wonders if I’ve still got jeans from when I was 21 hidden somewhere. I’m not holding out hope to ever fit back in them though! 

Suffolk_lass

ladysummerisle said:

Okay, I’m convinced. Book ordered. I’m sure my pancreas will thank me.

The hoarder in me wonders if I’ve still got jeans from when I was 21 hidden somewhere. I’m not holding out hope to ever fit back in them though! 

I have! A pair of red label Levi's I need to sit in the bath to shrink to fit me!

Sistergold

LadyWithAPlan said:

Sistergold said:

Yes being organised for the big push is important. I am also psyching myself up. I have started to buy the replacement sachets and once I have enough flavours I will start. We can not take our health for granted for sure. 

I am using the Applie* Nutriton Vegan Protein powder (strawberry flavour) I add spinach to the blender and chia/flax as well as ice) Plus one main meal a day (chicken and loads salad/greens)
Let me know how your replacement sachets taste/are .

That sounds like a great meal plan. I do have different protein powders already. For the “big push” this time I just want to empty a sachet, mix with skimmed milk and take. This will reduce my chances of being tempted into having something else. I also bought some cartons of ready mixed meal replacement drinks this I can take on the go. I want to be on autopilot in the short term and reduce all thoughts of “what shall I make today?” I want to cleanse my system of eating a particular way lose the weight as I reset. Before Covid I was okay with managing my weight, was very fussy about what I ate, during Covid mmmm well Covid happened, then premenopausal and now, just can not get started. Just need to draw a line somehow go back to eating right for my body. 

LadyWithAPlan

hope all had a lovely Bk holiday weekend.
I have just been in the countryside for the long weekend with various family members - all with gorgeous looking gardens but many hours are spent in the upkeep! I spent lots of time in the kitchen making bday food, including two cakes I have never tried - of the DF/GF kind.
My first sticky toffee pudding was such a hit I have now been 'booked' by DN2 to bake it for his birthday party as he declared it 'restaurant chef' quality (he is 10). It was very good I will admit and much better than the other quick bake. I loved cooking with black treacle and dates (reminded me of my nan!)  but now I need a couple days of sweet treats rest.

@Sistergold I have never tried such supplements but am tempted to, to make life easy!

back home and about to run a huge to do list for the next 5 days before my trip away 
Bought a Vinted dress from same designer I love - bargain £20 and a matching shoe /bag set £23 - they look from pics unworn - super bright pattern so should replace a pair that died recently 

Watty1

I'm convinced (having read parts of the book online) that i need to lose 6 to 10 kg.  Probably nearer the 6 than the 10 so lets call it 8.  I've started being more intentional especially as i have noticed my mental health struggles if i do not eat lots of veggies.   

LadyWithAPlan

skint_spice said:

I’m liking the sound of work with champagne thrown in! 

There should be no other kind! 

ladysummerisle said:

Okay, I’m convinced. Book ordered. I’m sure my pancreas will thank me.

The hoarder in me wonders if I’ve still got jeans from when I was 21 hidden somewhere. I’m not holding out hope to ever fit back in them though! 

Good luck and keep me informed ! 

I have an old black skirt from 20 years of age I wore for a car exhibition where I worked as a student .. can’t say it’s a great fit last time and that before my testosterone sudden weight  increase ! Will retry it to see 

on the tst though now a few weeks (female one) and I do feel much better - also didn’t have the crazy allergic reaction to the cats this weekend - which I had when I was on testogel the male tst

Suffolk_lass said:

ladysummerisle said:

Okay, I’m convinced. Book ordered. I’m sure my pancreas will thank me.

The hoarder in me wonders if I’ve still got jeans from when I was 21 hidden somewhere. I’m not holding out hope to ever fit back in them though! 

I have! A pair of red label Levi's I need to sit in the bath to shrink to fit me!

That’s cool and great news on your healthy eating