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MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 1.Â
Posted by countrypug (U9227943) on Monday, 12th October 2009
Welcome to the Mustardland Healthy Eating Club for October 13th 2009. The village hall doors are open, and you are welcome to enter and join in. Please don’t feel shy about joining us, as all the posters here are friendly, and some of them are extremely knowledgeable as well, so lots of good advice will be forthcoming.
There are followers of many different types of healthy eating here, from clubs such as Slimming World and Weight Watchers, to GL, low carb, and most things in between. We have few rules here, except that we ask that you don’t mention your real life weight, BMI, or dress size. This is because a starting point for one person could be a long held goal for another. Instead, feel free to mention pounds or kilograms gained or lost, or inches or centimetres for that matter.
The support here is phenomenal, and you will not be alone for long if you post. Please don’t be put off by the speed at which the thread moves at the moment. There are a few abbreviation that you will find here, the main one being KOKO (Keep on keeping on).
There are some sister threads that are also useful to MFC members. Katy’s cookbook has been around helping us to find healthy and tasty recipes. The old thread is here:
and the latest thread is here:
GEm’s cybergym, for all things exercise related:
Finally there is the rota thread , where we look for volunteers to open up the weekly thread, which is very easy, as I have just proved!
Above all, have a good week, and enjoy your healthy eating, as you will then feel the benefit!
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Message 2
Posted by countrypug (U9227943) on Monday, 12th October 2009
I'm just bumping this above last week's thread so you can all find it easily.
It is a birthday week for a couple of us, but I've had my birthday blow out(s) at the weekend, so I'll try to be sensible (moi?) for the rest of this week. Wanda, I hope you have a great day on Wednesday, and don't feel guilty about any treats.
Onwards and inwards folks.
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Message 3
Posted by Fire-Pig - proud to wave the protest banner (U12231213) on Monday, 12th October 2009
Ta muchly for opening pug! As ever words of wisdom in the opening. Just bookmarking the new thread before going to bed.
Wanda, I hope you have a good birthday - btw I am still glad you persuaded me to buy a Bravissimo bra! Thanks!
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Message 4
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Monday, 12th October 2009
Thanks for opening up Pug :0) It's good that you've mentioned the speed of the thread and I just wanted to say to Sadie, (and anyone else feeling they can't keep up with the chatter) please don't worry ... the main thing is to use this thread in the way which is most useful to you. I find it helpful to pop in a lot but I have chunks of time to spare which makes this possible.
I've had a good week and if I was weighing I am sure it would be at least a maintain and possibly a little loss. We don't have many social commitments at the moment which of course makes it a lot easier.
I hope you all have a good week.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 5
Posted by archingmad (U8292055) on Monday, 12th October 2009
My "D" day (departure) approaches within a week now and I have resigned myself to being stuck on the cusp of a stone-zone. I did hover below it but a vicious attack of the killer biscuit barrel has probably done me in for the week. Never mind, I am putting all my hopes in staying in a very healthy household as far as snacking is concerned for five weeks, combined with tropical heat, may melt a few pounds off.
I add my best wishes to Geepers for a speedy recovery. I dedicate my first portion of carrot cake and watermelon juice to her. Family will probably think I'm bonkers when I say, this one's for you, Geepers.
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Message 6
Posted by villageschoolmaam (U11233398) on Monday, 12th October 2009
Ooh, probably won't be around till later, so just sending warm thoughts about 3 miles thataway to geepers. Hope she's back soon, she always posts a treat.
Dad's birthday last week and there was cake involved. But better today!
He has a couple of minor symptoms which are nagging at me but I think he feels ok. What to do? Only four weeks or so to his next scan (lymphoma). Bit off thread, sorry. Trying not to think about it last thing - so night night.
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Message 7
Posted by Fire-Pig - proud to wave the protest banner (U12231213) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Arching - I wish I could go with you! Water melon juice is amongst my favourites but strangely enough I was never that struck with carrot cake - so you and Geepers can share that! Enjoy your time there.
VSM I know just what you mean about worrying in the dark of the night. I hope your Dad gets his symptoms sorted.
I had a good conversation with my Sis last night, she has far more personal experience of what EP is going through, though each one is different, and has told me in no uncertain terms to get back to doing something and not sit and fret! It is her birthday next week and we each make cards, me as a hobby, she now part owns a company. She is expecting a card from me - one of my special hand stitched ones - so if you don't see me in the evenings I may be actually doing something for a change!
Now to pack my healthy lunch, and off to work we go!
KOKO
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Message 8
Posted by puzzler76 (U3733897) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Morning all, thanks for opening pug.
Half a pound on for me, which I feel is not anywhere near what I deserved as I have been... incautious? unrestrained? or just plain greedy... but we were on holiday, and we're home now, so all will be well again.
KOKO everyone.
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Message 9
Posted by Anne-Marie (U1474870) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Thank you for opening up pug. I'm sure our openings make it easier for new members to cross the threshold.
I didn't manage to post on last week's thread, but I can report that at my weigh in it was a 'maintain' week. I expect this week will be similar, as we had a big family birthday at the weekend.
We are off to Spain on Saturday for a week. I'm so happy to be over a stone lighter than I was at the beginning of June. I will feel so much morecomfortable when the camera is ponying at me!
Hope you all have good weeks.
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Message 10
Posted by JustJezebel (U7474974) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Thanks for opening up Pug.
All good thoughts to geepers - we'll all be thinking of you.
Two pounds on today, so am not a happy bunny! My first gain since I started (plenty of maintains, mind). Obviously been taking my eye off the ball in recent weeks and with my back mishap last week, exercise has had to dramatically decrease. Am going to start keeping a food diary again for a couple of weeks. I think that it's easy for complacency to set in when you're several months into your plan.
Anyway, the good news is that my back is definitely improving, so hopefully it was just a blip and not another disc making a bid for freedom! Am going to have a swim today and maybe a turn on the cross trainer.
KOKO one and all
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Message 11
Posted by flutter-by (U2729197) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Also reporting a gain - a whole 1.7kg. Mostly due to the amount of biscuit and cake and pudding and wine and other food consumed at the weekend. It's my first blowout since finishing feeding Owen, and it's had a much larger effect than it used to!
Ho hum, there's a pot of soup on the stove and tofu stirfry for tea tonight, so that's a good start.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 12
Posted by Wanda_Ofwandas (U2258758) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Ooooh you are a luvverly lot for remembering -thank you so much!! The day is actually today - I am sitting here with a prosaic cup of tea just now but I have bubbly and lumpfish waiting in the fridge for a decadent breakfast. Meeting Ma later for Gazing at Things in Nice Shops and lunch, and then Mr Wandaful is planning something fabulous for supper*. And there are pressies and cards waiting to be opened.... I do love birthdays!!
'Onwards and inwards...' I love it.
*not that my birthday revolves around food, of course. Never think it.
*but seriously - it's all going to be light-but-fabulous stuff, f'rinstance I happen to know there are figs and Roquefort lurking...Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 13
Posted by Sister Primrose of the Red Tinsel Flag (U5405579) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Many Happy Returns to Wanda, and another set of good thoughts for Geepster on her last day in her current job and horspital admission this evening.
Quite despondant at the moment. My job situation is really getting me down and I am comfort eating and it is showing on the scales and how tight my clothes are.
Westie said the other week that even if I couldn't control the other things in my life I could control what I put in my mouth - well, apparently not. No matter how much I focus on the benefits of healthier eating, no matter how acutely I recognise that the chocolate isn't helping, I'm still doing it
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Message 14
Posted by orange pekoe (U9563764) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
arg, Primrose, I'm so cross for you about the job thing. You've been so upbeat and helpful on this thread in the past, it's awful to hear that you're feeling so demoralised.
Could you get some darker chocolate, as strong as you dare? I find even I can't scoff too much of that in one go. I guess this might not work, because you are probably 'wanting' the fat and sugar, but it could be worth a try.
And buy some extra spesh healthy food, whatever is a real treat for you - some king prawns, avocado, gawd, mind's gone blank, but you get the drift I hope.
Or keep banging away at approximately healthy meals, and just don't worry about the extras you're having at the moment, knowing that you're giving your body good stuff too, so it will be in reasonable nick to start losing again.
Or do a bit more exercise, to try and create some more of those elusive endorphins, as well as working off the extras.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 15
Posted by Wanda_Ofwandas (U2258758) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
PP, huge sympathies. We've all been there. No point beating yourself up about it - that only increases the soddit factor. How about trying to ALSO do something that you KNOW is good for you - making sure you drink lots and lots of water each day, count off the 5-fruit-and-veg, going for a brisk ten-minute walk? It might be really good to be able to say to yourself 'yes, I scoffed, *but* I *also* did this, and this...'
Just a thought.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 16
Posted by Auntie Prue (U1481323) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Happy Birthday Wanda : )
Glad to be back here again after 36 hours of no phone lines!
Yesterday was not good for me - and, apart from no phone, no internet, it all started with the best of intentions.
I decided to go for a nice healthy walk, part of which was along a narrow overgrown path. I managed to trip over a plant (!) and fell headlong into a ploughed field. I lay there for a few minutes then managed to get up and found all was OK. Stupidly, I had gone out without my mobile (which would have been of no use anyway, as no phones at home and OH gardening and never has his phone switched on anyway). Got home and eventually confessed to OH who has been very nice about it.
I was very hungry yesterday evening, so decided to go with it and had 2 or 3 extra snacks. Some cheese and some chamomile tea in bed last thing ensured a very good night's sleep.
Put Dettol on the grazes, and cushioned with some gauze. Today I have a very colourful knee - and feel achy everywhere! We just don't bounce back like we once did.
Will forego exercise today.
I feel very silly.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 17
Posted by Fire-Pig - proud to wave the protest banner (U12231213) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Mega sympathy Auntie Prue, too true we don't bounce back like we used to do (at least I don't! My recent bout of physio has been to get rid of a haematoma (is that just a bruise with attitude?) as a result of falling on November 30th last year, I can still see it, but it is so much smaller at last))
Primmers - I am also having trouble controlling what goes in the mouth. I did very well at first but last night I found some chocolate biscuits in the house .... need I say more? I think I only ate two but ... can't be sure.
Today is another day and I will try harder, will spend the evening making my sister's birthday card so won't be able to get my hands dirty!
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Message 18
Posted by geepers (U6804393) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:21 GMT, in reply to Fire-Pig in message 17
uncontrolled food-in-mouthness here too. Had buns at coffee time to say goodbye (again) and I had half a caramel square (but it was a very big one) and a very small slice of coffee cake. And I don't even like coffee cake. And then I went to the canteen and got a whopper cajun chicken sandwich (brown bread though) even though I knew it wouldn't be good.
I think I need a cup of cinnamon tea.
Happy birthday Wanda (was there another birthday too?). And thank you all for your good wishes. And suitable gurny noises for Primmers and F-P with their ongoing stresses.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 19
Posted by GEm (U4356909) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
geepers - don't stress yourself. Just look at what you are eating and ask yourself why you would want to eat something that won't taste delicious. all that chewing and for what???
Can you go for a short walk to clear your head and calm your nerves? Remember this is for the hospital a routine op they probably do several times a day (I know not for you) which means they are likely to be very slick and very good at this. You are fit and healthy which means your recovery should be swift and you can gently work your way back to your old levels of fitness enjoying how your body responds.
If you are going to eat something think of what the most delicious thing you can think of is then go and get that. Sit down at a table in the sunshine if you can and eat it slowly savouring every mouthful.
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Message 20
Posted by geepers (U6804393) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:42 GMT, in reply to GEm in message 19
A walk is a good idea, GEm - maybe I'll take a quick turn around the block before my lift arrives. I can finish packing my bag when I get back.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 21
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Just a quick wave to geepers. :0))
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Message 22
Posted by countrypug (U9227943) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
I'm glad to have made it in here before you go geepers - so good luck, and as GEm says, the hospital will regard it as routine, although that wouldn't stop me worrying either. You certainly shouldn't worry about what you eat today - as you won't get anything till at least Thursday I'm guessing!
Wanda, many happy returns. We're not quite cyber twins then, as mine is tomorrow. Enjoy the champers and lovely food tonight.
Primrose, I'm so sorry that you are feeling carp, and about the job. It is such a bummer at the moment - I know a few people in similar situations, and it difficult to be upbeat. Cut yourself some slack, and as F-P says, try to just keep to small manageable steps for now.
JJ, hard luck on the gain, but at least it is explainable. It'll soon come off once you are back fully to your exercise.
AnneMarie - have lovely holiday, and congratulations on the stone off, great news.
VSM and F-P, I hope the worries are under control today - it is somehow worse when the worries are about a third party isn't it? Archi - you are heading nicely for that holiday. I always seem to be at a stone zone before one, and always come back over it, but you might manage to lose some with your healthy family trip.
Prue, so sorry to hear about your fall and bruises, and I hope you aren't stiffening up too much today.
Puzzler, commiserations on the gain, although not bad if a holiday was involved!
I've put 2lbs on thanks to my celebratory weekend, but I am determined to kick it in to touch whilst they are still weak pounds.
Sorry if I've missed anyone - wave if I have!
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Message 23
Posted by geepers (U6804393) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:44 GMT, in reply to countrypug in message 22
thank you all again - had short walk, made list of questions for doctor, packed, about to put on trackie bums, then off, so pip pip again. Laptop's coming with me but don't know if I'll have wireless access. So will catch up with you all whenever.
Think that means I have to say bon voyage to Archi - hadn't realised it was so soon. But hope you have the very very best time.
The rest of you may all behave while I'm away!Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 24
Posted by Auntie Prue (U1481323) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
This might be of interest to some of you - but I will warn you that it is nearly an hour and a half long.
It is a lecture given by a professor of paediatrics in USA, who specialises in child obesity.
If you do decide to give it a go, I would just point out - because he doesn't deal with the question until far into the lecture, that he encourages eating fruit, for reasons he gives. However, he shows that fructose isn't all that good for us.
It gives much of the science behind the advice we are given.
I hope westie will enjoy it - as it backs up a lot of what she has to say.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 25
Posted by Sister Primrose of the Red Tinsel Flag (U5405579) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Evening all, and thank you for all your kind words and suggestions. After I posted I had to go to Theatre to collect samples at an elective delivery. The staff had put a Burt Bacharach song compilation cd on, and the music lifted my mood no end. I think I'm going to buy myself a small cd player for the kitchen so when I go in there for a break or treat I have the option of a bit of music instead. And in case you're wondering, the song playing as the baby was born was Dusty Springfield 'The Look of Love' - what a wonderful welcome to the world.
I think the next few weeks are going to be really hard, I feel like a dead man walking at work. I'm making appointments for after I leave and being asked my opinion on how to manage things once I've left - apparently it's going to be difficult for them to cope. I feel like have a badge made - 'Do I look bothered'.
I know that I will end up with a job I like somewhere else. I'm educated and experienced and not afraid of either hard work or a challenge. And I've got an interesting cv. It's just the getting from here to there.
Anyway, enough of this self pity. No one died.
Thumbs up to the losers and wry shrugs to the gainers. Bon voyages to the travellers in our midst and get well soon to the Geepster.
I'll try and get in with a food diary tomorrow.
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Message 26
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
PP I'll post a food diary tomorrow as well, and thanks Prue for that link. It looks v interesting.
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Message 27
Posted by HamsterMama aka nifty-fifty (U14121030) on Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Just bookmarking this for later! Well done losers and KOKO everyone!
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Message 28
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Another day another chance to make good foody decisions and above all enjoy your food.
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Message 29
Posted by puzzler76 (U3733897) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Westie, if only I'd read this post an hour ago...
Choices so far today have not been as good as they could have been, for which I blame extreme lack of sleep. It could have been worse though, and at least I've enjoyed what I've eaten!
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Message 30
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Puzzler, that is extraordinary ... I VERY NEARLY typed that I hoped you were ok and would love to get an update on you ...:0)) I am sorry your day got off to a dodgy start but thank goodness you enjoyed what you ate ... it would have been a total nono otherwise :0))
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Message 31
Posted by Helen (U1476131) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Morning all. I had stalled in weight at booking in weight plus 1kg, but made a pact at the weekend not to drink alcohol again until I've lost another x kilos, and have lost 1 of them already so confident I should be able to have a glass of wine with my Christmas Dinner.
Gob a wretched cowd today, not allowed to take much for it, have had some parrots-ate-em-all and wishing someone would bring me lemons and honey so I can make warm lemon and honey. May try to stagger to the co-op and fruit shop in a bit when the parrots kick in. O/h gave up trying to sleep next to my snuffling and went to work at 5am! Katie seems to weigh a stone more than she did yesterday, or possibly this stupid cold has left my arms pathetically weak.
Did try to read the whole thread before posting but can't concentrate at all. Will give it another go now.
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Message 32
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Helen ... not lost your sense of humour though :0)
You've not been feeding Katie have you ... what do you expect :0)
I have every confidence that you will be able to enjoy a Christmas tipple or even maybe two :0) Well done for thinking the situation through.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 33
Posted by sadie (U781345) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Well, I know I said I wasn't going to weigh myself til the end of the month, but several people have commented that I look slimmer so I decided to pop onto the scales this morning.
When I started this healthy eating I weighed X stone and 2 pounds. This morning I weigh the next X stone down and 3 pounds. Almost a stone off in 6 weeks. Amazing
I heart MFC
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Message 34
Posted by Helen (U1476131) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
wahey, what a result, sadie!
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Message 35
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Sadie! Well done you :0)
But ... listen to your body and your 'get-up-and-go' though and don't over do it.
I think I might be concerned if you lose so much in the next six weeks.
I can't get flickr to work or I would be posting a link to a bouquet of flowers for you ... would you like the Queen to present them to you or Prince Charles or ......
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Message 36
Posted by Mermaid the Swishy-Fishy-Tailed Wise One (U10731448) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:44 GMT, in reply to westie (westsussexbird) in message 35
weight same. xst 6lb. But feeling better.
Before Westie tells on me, I'm having fish and chips today at the seaside.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 37
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Sadie .. she's on her way with the flowers for you :0)))
.... oh, and listen up everyone, Mermaid is having fish and chips for lunch today .... she wanted you all to know that she will only eat the fish and cut 5 chips into halves and eat them slowly.
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Message 38
Posted by Mermaid the Swishy-Fishy-Tailed Wise One (U10731448) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:58 GMT, in reply to westie (westsussexbird) in message 37
I'll take a photo so you can all drool - or feel smug.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 39
Posted by HamsterMama aka nifty-fifty (U14121030) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Wahey, Sadie!
Hello Helen!
Have had a really stupid *breakfast* but will try to do better as the day goes on.
Two weeks ago, I weighed in at Xstones 2lbs and looked like (and felt like) Mrs Michelin Man.
Last week, I was X-1 stones 10lbs, but I think most of that was due to *natural causes*. This week, have put 1 of those 6lbs back on, but not too worried as I think it's what should have happened. Still get this girly-stuff when it feels like it, so glad to be able to see with hindsight why I resembled a beached whale even more than usual.
Okay, so I'm still 5lbs lighter than I was 2 weeks ago and I'm gonna build on that. I usually find that at the beginning I can usually have a few *extras* without too much damage done, but I have to be more vigilant now.
And it's not just about losing weight: I want to gain feeling better in myself!
Targets? I could do with losing 2/3 stones really. If I can lose another 10lb between now and Christmas, I'll be pleased. Maybe I won't feel so tired if there's less of me to haul around.
Catch you later!
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Message 40
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Nifty ... somewhere recently someone said they weighed their shopping when they got home and found it weighed roughly the amount of weight they had lost ... it had felt like a really heavy bag!
Well done you will get there :0) I find it helps to
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Message 41
Posted by Auntie Prue (U1481323) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
nifty - just keep eating healthily - and the weight will come off.
The only thing I would say is perhaps not to set too rigid a goal. Somehow, LIFE knows when you are intend on being a certain weight by a certain time, and intervenes to thwart you.
Of course, a month later on you will have reached your goal plus some!! It is known as the Law of S*dd*t - and applies to weight loss regularly!
I found that reduced GL and a little regular exercise made all the difference - as did this messageboard.
Went to dentist today and chatted to nurse who lost a lot of weight a few years ago - commented that she had successfully kept it off. She said that she had got to her target weight with the help of Slimmers World, kept to it for a while, then decided to lost some more. She said that if you keep to your target weight - give or take 3 lb, the meetings are free.
I mention this because I have been known to belittle slimming clubs - so only fair to report that SW has been very succesful for this lady. I don't think SW is as intent on selling their own products as some!
What I have learned this week is that any processed food is a total No No. Watch the lecture I posted upthread to understand why.
I also now know why beer bellies happen - giving up alcohol (sadly) is a very good strategy in the fight against unwanted fat. BUT - the occasional snifter won't do any harm - and "may perchance do good".
A few traumas here wrt to eldest daughter - but will post worries about her in another thread if the need arises. I am very proud of her for dealing with some unpleasantness in her life in a strong manner.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 42
Posted by orange pekoe (U9563764) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Brilliant news Sadie, what a boost! I think 2lb a week is a healthy weight loss, so I don't think you're losing too fast. Hurray for you, and isn't it great to be getting positive comments, and know it's all down to YOU, making good choices.
Helen, wow you're doing well, if I've read correctly you are already down to booking-in weight. Grr to the grotty cold, there's some corkers around this year.
Nifty - you've made an amazing start, really inspiring to someone like me who's coming out of a month-long slide and getting back down to it now.
crunching away on carrots and peppers as I type. Been walking it off as much as I can again this week, so feeling quite hopeful for weekly Friday visit to the Boots scales!Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 43
Posted by PinaGrigio (U11141735) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
oh well done, all those who have lost weight/feel better. Sympathy to those who have gained...slinking in to report a half pound gain from last week but only to be expected after the Great Cheesecake Marathon* + general overindulgence at the weekend. Still under the magic stone barrier though, even with dressing gown on, so quite relieved.
Hope all goes well for you geepers and catch up soon. Primrose, no advice other than sympathy for a carp time at the mo'. I know you know it'll get better (if that makes sense) but that doesn't stop it feeling rubbish now.
Auntie Prue, yes that regime is pretty much mine too and it's enabling a maintain (apart from when I blow out!). Hope all works out ok for your daughter.
Still No Crisps and it's 8 days without now. don't half miss 'em but oatcakes are filling the gap.
*Psst, Mermaid - it's in the Ö÷²¥´óÐã Good Food pull-out 80 best booklet this month, courtesy of Bill Granger
Waves to everyone else & apols to anyone whose news I've forgottenLink to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 44
Posted by anagramladysin (U13783319) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Hi folks .... am worried about Mermaid eating fish ... is cannibalism healthy?
Back from 4 days away which should have been 2. Stress, motorways, aging relatives and other crisis-ridden family members mean that I have lost about 5 lb in these days .....
Hmmm.
Looking forward to getting back on my own particular wagon. With your support of course!Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 45
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Still a crispless Pina :0)) Respect!
Oooh Anagram ... not an ideal way to shift the pounds but gratifying all the same. Sorry the family are throwing up problems for you. :0)Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 46
Posted by Mermaid the Swishy-Fishy-Tailed Wise One (U10731448) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:01 GMT, in reply to westie (westsussexbird) in message 45
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Message 47
Posted by noracarrot (U5351350) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
.....peeks shyly around the door .
Just to let you all know,Geepers out of theatre .
In a huge amount of pain,very distressing to hear that ,when from a far and there's booger all you can do to help,but hopefully the pain will get some management this evening and through the night .
They won't let her have anything to eat . Not even a slice of toast . She's on water only .
Which is a bummer because I bought,and ate three quarters of an apple to eat today whilst I was fretting about her .
Just wanted to let you know and I'll keep you up to date as much as she wants me to .
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Message 48
Posted by Mermaid the Swishy-Fishy-Tailed Wise One (U10731448) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:10 GMT, in reply to noracarrotsuetpud in message 47
If thinking someone's pain away will help, I'm thinking.Link to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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Message 49
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Nora thankyou so much ... we have been concerned for her as you can imagine.
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Message 50
Posted by noracarrot (U5351350) on Wednesday, 14th October 2009
I meant three quarters of an Apple Pie .
Three quarters of an apple would be a sorry indulgenceLink to this forum: MFC Healthy Eating Club 13th October 2009
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