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Hi Metchick
No worries about posting – it’s good to have a life! Ours has been taken over by builders recently – dust everywhere.
Wagon bumping along. I was doing really well, then life got in the way in the shape of my som’s birthday, husband Jim’s birthday and our granddaughter’s birthday within the space of about three weeks. Cue cake, meals out, wine, pudding etc etc and tomorrow we are hosting a BBQ for thirteen – soooo back to FD Monday and toeing the line on non FDs to rein myself back in. You are doing so well, you will be off to the Maintainers thread before the month is out!
CP
Bells, whistles, flags, celebrations! Congratulations on your brilliant achievement. It’s taken you less than two months to reach your goal, which I think is fantastic. Here’s a big virtual pat on the back for you!
I am creeping downwards very very slowly – on account of having some very naughty days when not fasting. It’s the FDs that are keeping me at least on an even keel. I know if I stick to my TDEE the rest of the time I will lose faster – but just can’t / won’t do it most of the time! Ah well, it’s all in the right direction and the Trousers of Truth aren’t lying!
Enjoy your success.
CP
Hi Metchick, great to get the update. I am sure you will soon be back on track. Isn’t that what is so great about this WOE, I just love it.
The change in the weather has lifted my spirits. Got out cooler weather chinos, needed a belt (yay). Got the belt out, not enough holes, wow! The Trousers of Truth and the Belt of …..?
I am quite content with my weight even though there are a few pounds to my rather arbitrary goal. I don’t want to look “scraggy” after all! I have just realised that it’s September on Monday – where did the summer go? We are planning on going away for ten days or so in the motorhome, going to Snowdonia, Chatsworth in Derbyshire for the annual Beyond Limits sculpture exhibition and maybe visit old friends, and then possibly Yorkshire. That should put paid to the diet for a bit, but it’s so reassuring to know you can jump back on the wagon!
CP
Hi Metchick
I am at 18 lb loss so following behind you! I have substantially reduced carbs and that is working well.
We are off to Wales tomorrow, then to Yorkshire, back to Derbyshire and then home via lunch with a close friend in Birmingham. Ten days in all, but as lots of walking involved I may allow myself a little indulgence of a biscuit or two and a glass of wine or three!
St Lucia sounds fab, I bet you will have a bikini body by then!
CP
Hi Metchick
Yes, we are back. The weather was wonderful, never had the like in Snowdonia! We had planned on moving on after a few days but it was so lovely we didn’t want to move on, so made the most of it. Needless to say, wine was drunk, Welsh cakes were consumed and any thoughts of FDs went out the window! Haven’t dared to get on the Scales of Deceit, but am trying to knuckle down. How about you, have you got that bikini yet?
CP
Hi Metchick
Well done on reaching maintenance level, what an achievement! I am still trugging on with twice weekly but am looking forward to dropping down to once a week – although I do quite like the discipline of the FDs (today being one of them). I have noticed the effect on my top half as well, a definite reduction and have had to change to a smaller cup size – I hope I don’t lose too much more in that area as I am now in an AA – at this rate I will be in one of those teenage trainer bras!
The allotment is terrifically weedy! I am paying for going away, but it was lovely to be up there yesterday, it is very scenic, on a hill with a view of the church spire. We don’t have room for trees as we only have a half plot, but we do have a new apple tree in the garden which my husband was watching in anticipation – sadly most of the apples (seven in all) were eaten by the birds. I have planted far too much of certain things – too many potatoes (especially as I am cutting down on carbs), courgettes (a fridge full) and chard (getting bored with this now), so lessons to be learned (it is my first year after all!)
This weather is wonderful!
CP
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Hi MC
No worries about the delay – life has a habit of getting in the way.
We are on the outskirts of Petersfield, lots of lovely countryside around. The allotment is a ten minute walk away. I thought you might be seaside-ish as you are yachties!
I have got myself a pedometer and trying for 10,000 steps a day. I may be getting a little fixated, I find myself walking on the spot whilst brushing my teeth to make up the count – sad or what :-)) good job no one is watching. I imagine with all your golf you would find it a doddle.
Life sounds hectic for you. I hope it’s not going to be rain here on in, I swear I am already getting SAD!
Don’t work too hard :-))
CP
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Hi MC
How’s it going – a hectic week? Who are you assessing and what for??
I had to share the recent high (or low). I had on a size 14,Fat Face top and it seemed a bit on the large side. I know they do come up large anyway. I took myself off to the shop to replace it – and for a bit of retail therapy. I picked up a 12 and the girl in the shop warned me about them coming up big and urged me to try a 10 – well it fits!!! OK, there is no way I am a 10, but it looks like I might be a 12. Bearing in mind I was just going into a 14 when I got married xxxxx years ago, I am just so tickled pink, trying very hard not to wear it inside out ….
How is life on the old 6:1? Have you had to add in another FD now and then? Seems to be the way from the maintainers thread I have read.
CP
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Wow MC, I feel exhausted just reading that – what is this the pass rate? I hope you don’t lose your November trip, you have definitely earned it.
No I am not maintaining, still on the twice a week wagon due to my wine/cheese/chocolate addiction! Twice a week enables me to be naughty AND still slowly lose a few ounces a week. I am a bit nervous of dropping it down to once a week.
The allotment is winding down now, although I do have garlic to plant and broad beans to sow. I shall be getting a good workout soon as I have ordered 40 bags of organic stable manure, half of which are for the lottie, to be dug in – deep joy!
I have also started a Body Balance class for extra exercise. I was surprised at just how energetic it is, bearing in mind it advertises itself as calming and centring – yes, but with a raised BP and heavy breathing! Does your golf wind down over the winter?
Have a good one.
CP x
Hi MC, good to hear from you. Sounds like you had a great time away – maybe too good a time?! I have also gained some unwelcome pounds over Christmas etc and finding it hard to get going again with the FD. I am ok until it comes to the evening meal and then I can’t seem to stop myself just nibbling on a bit of cheese, a few nuts etc, and it all goes to pot. Must try harder!
We have put our broad bean plants in now, and we also have garlic on the go as well as leeks and kale. We are going to be away for all of May – to France in the motorhome – so shall have to get organised. I’ve a
So started volunteering for the CAB which is taking up quite a bit of time as I have a days training plus a day in the bureau and then all the studying in between. Plus there’s my French course (in readiness for said trip) so I’m a busy bee at the moment. It will be good when the training stops, although the learning never ends – as you know.
So, I must get into shape before the baguettes and cheese fest – so any words of inspiration?
CP xx
Well hi yourself MC, and how splendid, albeit rather spooky to hear from you. I was gazing glumly at the scales the other day (well what I could see of the scales past my stomach ha ha), and idly wondered how you were doing – and up you pop!
The summer has indeed been so so. France was great thanks, but too much cheese, wine, artisan bread, little patisserie, etc etc. that and a long line of visitors and finishing off grandchildrens puddings has blown the diet out of the water. See, I haven’t called it a way of life even!!! Must must get back on track, shall we make a pact? Unfortunately (well not really) we are off to Croatia for 8 days on Monday and I just bet they have some yummy things to eat and drink. ……. There’s always an excuse isn’t there?
The lottie is busy growing marrows out of courgettes with all this rain, and some stuff still playing catch up from us being away in May. The CAB is great, so much so that I have signed up for Adviser training in September which is quite full on for some months. That and the French lessons should keep me out of trouble!
Sorry to hear about health problems, is it something that will resolve itself or a slow age related decline? My own activity levels have been low of late. New start come Autumn- how about it?
CP x
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