Frump to Fab - 2025

sheilavw

Great news Helen x

Wednesday2000

Congratulations!😍

chanie

congratulations @helensbiggestfan

sukeyboo

Enjoy your new home @helensbiggestfan

artistlifestyle

hello everyone, just found you all again and so pleased you’re on to your next chapter @helensbiggestfan, such wonderful news. 

I’ll need to catch up on this new thread tomorrow but just wishing you well in your new home and checking in with you all. BFN xx 

thepurplepixie

sugarbaby125 said:

Hello Ladies, 

Happy New Year to you all. I hope all of you achieve your personal goals in 2025.

I decided to take charge of my health by losing weight in 2024. I managed to lose 2 stones in 2024 and my personal goal for 2025 is to lose another 2 stones. I went from 17 stones 21bs to 15 stones 21bs. 

All the life lessons that I learnt from being part of this thread, I continually put into practice in my life on a daily basis. I wear perfume and jewellery every day. When I am going to Karaoke, Reggaeoke or the theatre, I will make more of an effort and layer my Elizabeth Arden Red Door, with the matching products and wear some make up. 

I haven't been on here for a long  time, been quite ill but on the mend.  I just had to come on and say how fabulous you look!  I also can't believe your weight you carry it so well, I hope you don't mind me saying that but I'd have guessed you were about 2 or 3 stones less than that.

I'm seriously envious, I've managed to combine putting on weight with looking very drawn I need to move some weight to my face!

thepurplepixie

Well this is a mix of good and bad.  We hear so much of how bad the NHS is but this is my experience.  Went for a well woman check up today.  Nurse was lovely, very painless blood test and my weight is actually OK but I am at the upper end so can't put more on, my blood pressure is also OK but only just.  I mentioned a symptom I had, nothing dreadful but she said she'd speak to the GP.  Two hours later I get a call to say doctor wants a specific blood test, apologised they couldn't fit it in today but booked me for 9 am Monday.  Pretty efficient and I certainly can't say they've kept me waiting.  Slightly worried that they are clearly taking this seriously but impressed that our over worked NHS can be so fast.

sugarbaby125

Hello Purplepixie,

Thank you for such a beautiful compliment. you have made my month if not my year   

I too have had some really good experiences of NHS treatment and care, but I have also had some very negative experiences within the NHS when I should have been cared for, especially when I was literally at death's door. 

thepurplepixie

Sugarbaby I'm glad I made your month but it was genuine you do look fantastic and so full of joy.  

helensbiggestfan

Hello Lovely Ladies.  

Sorry I have been awol but life gets in the way sometimes doesn't it.  

Very busy with the house move.  I officially move in on Thursday.  It's been a very hectic and trying time (lots of niggles and setbacks but I won't bore you all with the details). Not sleeping very well which doesn't help.  Hey ho.  

I did manage a week away in the Peak District last week. which probably saved my bacon, I think I would have been hospitalised by now if I hadn't taken that time out and had a breather.   The weather was glorious and I had a really good time.  It was a nice break from all the stress and nonsense.  

I don't think I will be in a rush to move again........lol.  Never mind it WILL be worth it. 

 And then it will be time to concentrate on ME.