Frump to Fab 2018 - Fabulous Dahhhhlings

Hello Ladies,

My watchword for 2018 is going to be Serenity

I am going to have a lot of patience with all of the paperwork that I have to complete for my ESA claim and with the Doctors in my Surgery. Once my medical certificate and my Health Assessment form have been processed, I am expecting to be told that I have not scored enough points to continue my ESA claim.

I am annoyed that the lead Doctor in my surgery was supposed to give me a call today to give me the results of my blood tests I had done in early December. He assumed that the other Doctor from the surgery who had called me yesterday had also discussed the blood test results with me, so he removed me from his call back list. The other Doctor had called me about a referral she had made for me to complete a 12 week medically supervised exercise and nutrition course in 2018. I had to hold onto my temper when the receptionist told me that I would now have to wait until Monday 8th January to find out my results and to get an appointment with the Doctor. I need to know if I have arthritis and if I do, what type of arthritis I have. I had the blood tests in early December, but when the results came back to my surgery, no one thought to let me know the results.

As a result of the Doctor's error, I had to phone ESA to explain the situation. I sat in the phone queue for 40 minutes, before I got to speak to a young man who was very helpful.

2018 has started off quite well for me despite these irritations and my continuing health issues. I bought my 1st purchases of 2018 in Superdrug, Poundland, Tesco Direct and eBay. I got myself 2 new Very Jumpers from Littlewoods Clearance via eBay for vastly reduced prices. They look very good on me, even better than I anticipated and are very well made of good quality materials. I also bought myself a half price 4 wheel super light suitcase from Tesco Direct, as I needed one now I am having mobility problems when pulling my 2 wheeled lightweight suitcase. I am having a girly weekend with my sisters in Birmingham in February which I am really looking forward to.

I have so many gifts in my storage boxes to give to family and friends in 2018 for birthdays that I have very little storage space left. I have also bought presents for my son's 18th birthday and started wrapping them, so that I can spread the cost of the 18 birthday presents I intend to buy him. The birthday presents are being stored in an empty suitcase until June. I am wrapping them to avoid my son accidentally coming across them.

I have theatre tckets for 2 productions in February and 3 Groupon restaurant vouchers to use with my daughter in early 2018.

I intend to remind myself to fab myself up, every time I am leaving my home regardless of whether I am just going to my local shops or going to a restaurant or other event.

My main goal in 2018 is to lose weight for health reasons primarily, but secondly because I want to look and feel better. I want to remain debt free and I also want to try to ensure that when I am spending money that I do my best to ensure that I am doing so as wisely as possible. I was part of the Wombling Thread last year and so I know I made total savings of £14,563. Only shame is that I do not have that money in a savings account :rotfl:

sugar that’s amazing savings. It just goes to show that there are bargains out there.

Sugarbaby, I too look forward to reading your new thread, I have been meaning to thank you for your tip-off about the M&S thermal tops on "the bay", I bought one of the ones with a lace type panel and sleeves to wear under more fitted tunics and dresses, liked it so much managed to get another one.

LL- I don't think that I would be sleeping either:D I do hope that your dear DIL is coming to the end of the extreme sickness.

I cannot get a word to fit my aims for 2018, so I think I will have to settle for a shortish phrase, will continue to think on it, I really want to work at being the best I can be with my health issues using diet, excercise, relaxation and doing things that bring me joy:D

Morning Everyone,

Sorry if i don't comment on everyone's post, things are a little hectic at the moment and i just about have time to catch up.

Sashybo another one who doesn't mind baby talk, I expect most of us remember those days well, even if they are some years ago and LL I think gave some really good advice in her post. I 'spoilt' my 3 rotten and they've all turned out great, so just do what feels right for you and your LO.

Sugarbaby Cant wait to read you new thread, can you post a link when it is up and running please.

Really jealous of those lucky peeps about to go on holiday, I've got to wait until April, but hope you have a wonderful time. I could really do with a little sunshine to lift my spirits.


On the fabbing front....well it is proving hard to get into on these dark, wet and miserable mornings, although I have managed hair, make up and perfume each morning I am still feeling a little frumpy as I need to shift some weight and my skin is very dry at the moment despite drowning myself in moisturiser (I think the central heating doesn't help).

On the plus side, I have made a meal plan and so far sticking to it and although its early days in terms of any weight loss, I am starting to feel a little less sluggish after Christmas indulgences.


Has anyone tried Pilates? I heard and interesting piece about it on the radio and thought I might give it a go. I really need to do some exercise but have decided I don't enjoy the gym, so I'm not going to bother going, life is to short to persevere with something that I just dont seem to like anymore. I do enjoy walking and cycling (think more Miss Marple pootling along than Laura Trott) but thought I might give Pilates a try.