Thrifty in my 60's

Katiehound

Rosa_Damascena said:

I_Love_comps said:

Been a while since I have posted on here:

Really pleased I joined WW. I have lost 15lbs so far.  Feel so happy to fit into my clothes. Also I do not get breathless when walking.

I use Iceland every week to get my 10% off.

I have treated myself to a ticket to the Good Food Show in November. I subscribed to the magazine, and so I got a ticket reduction and get free entry into the subscribers lounge.

We have started going to the cinema .  Saw Beetlejuice Beetlejuice the other week .
Next week we are going to see Joker.  I got a discount for these tickets as I work at a school . It is called Discount for Teachers.   I am not a teacher, but anyone who works at a school can join.

Hope everyone is keeping well.  I am not looking forward to Autumn/Winter, I much prefer the warmer weather.  

Take Tupperware (lots of edible freebies on offer and you will want to pace yourself ).

Really? Friends have been to other shows - like Ideal Home  etc and the days of coming home laden with freebies are very long gone! Now it's something like a biro- if you are lucky

I_Love_comps

There used to be lots of freebies at these shows years ago, but not anymore.   As I subscribe to the good food magazine I can access the subscribers lounge . Apparently I will get a goody bag there.

Beetlejuice and the Joker were good, a bit weird, but then they really are not my kind of film , They were both OH's suggestions.

Today I reached my goal weight . 

London_1

I_Love_comps said:

 

Today I reached my goal weight . 

Well done I lost almost 5 stone but did it the hard way illness and 6 weeks in hospital and a couple of operations last year. Completely lost my appetite and don't eat a fraction of what I used to I eat less and try to walk more .
Smaller plate, and more fruit or veg. I cut fried food out altogether, and treat a small piece of cheese as a treat. 
Drink loads of water and cut down on the amount of 'goodies' which really are 'baddies '
it's so worth it in the end My only problem at the moment is everything I own is far too big so I am going to have to buy new clothes and I hate clothes shopping. 


But take a big pat on the back   thats over a stone you won't be lugging around anymore 

JackieO xx

I_Love_comps

Well today was my visit to the good food show. As predicted - no freebies. 
I did get a goody bag for being a subscriber to the magazine. 
This contained some cherry compote by mamam., a packet of spice, and some spread like Nutella. Also some free magazines. One which was for vegetarian cooking.
Hopefully I will have a go at some of the recipes in this magazine.

Sun_Addict

Well done on reaching goal 👏 Sorry a bit late with the congratulations! 

I also subscribe to GF magazine and the app. I enjoy both as I love trying new recipes. I’ve been to the GF once and there were loads of freebies back then. 

It’s like a lot of things everything has been cut back. I used to love the B00ts Christmas shopping evenings for card holders only. Free food, wine and samples. Now nothing ☹️

Brie

Sun_Addict said:

Well done on reaching goal 👏 Sorry a bit late with the congratulations! 

I also subscribe to GF magazine and the app. I enjoy both as I love trying new recipes. I’ve been to the GF once and there were loads of freebies back then. 

It’s like a lot of things everything has been cut back. I used to love the B00ts Christmas shopping evenings for card holders only. Free food, wine and samples. Now nothing ☹️

Used to have an invite to a free evening at M&S.  Wow - what a bun fight!!  Mostly older individuals all pushing to get to the mince pies or other treats that were available.  I stopped going to them but haven't now had an invite for a few years so doubt they are still going.  

I got thrifty by not buying mags a few years back.  I would look through them and pull out recipes I wanted to try but then I'd find these 3 years later still waiting to be trialed.  So no more mags for me.  

Rosa_Damascena

Brie said:

Sun_Addict said:

Well done on reaching goal 👏 Sorry a bit late with the congratulations! 

I also subscribe to GF magazine and the app. I enjoy both as I love trying new recipes. I’ve been to the GF once and there were loads of freebies back then. 

It’s like a lot of things everything has been cut back. I used to love the B00ts Christmas shopping evenings for card holders only. Free food, wine and samples. Now nothing ☹️

Used to have an invite to a free evening at M&S.  Wow - what a bun fight!!  Mostly older individuals all pushing to get to the mince pies or other treats that were available.  I stopped going to them but haven't now had an invite for a few years so doubt they are still going.  

I got thrifty by not buying mags a few years back.  I would look through them and pull out recipes I wanted to try but then I'd find these 3 years later still waiting to be trialed.  So no more mags for me.  

That takes me back - 35 years to when I was a teenager working at M&S. Chargecard evening!!

I_Love_comps

Happy Christmas Eve .  Just popped on to wish everyone a Happy Christmas.
 This year has flown by so quickly.  Xx

Brie

I_Love_comps said:

Happy Christmas Eve .  Just popped on to wish everyone a Happy Christmas.
 This year has flown by so quickly.  Xx

Flown like the wind!!  So will next year be a thrifty at 61 thread instead??  Whatever it is have a lovely festive season and don't forget to smile at people!!  So many grumps in Tascos today.  The staff appreciated having someone smile and wish them well.

I_Love_comps

I won't start a new Thread , as it says Thrifty in my 60's. 
Next I will focus on buying needs not wants and looking for discounts , when I do need anything.