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Whilst my bread is proving I sat down and checked out your Jeggings MITM (infinitely more interesting than ironing the sheets which is what I should be doing). Wow!
"For a streamlined silhouette, these jeggings are perfect. Our Dual FX technology allows denim to keep its shape hour after hour. This means no more bagging or sagging - just a perfect fit, all day long."
My new goal is to be able to wear a pair of jeans like that! I'm aiming for a streamlined silhouette. Could be a while!!
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A day of many distractions which kept me from doing anything besides walking, although I did manage to get above the 6000 steps. Of course, all distractions are not bad; my sister dropping in for a visit after work was welcomed. However, running out to replace a pot that I had completely ruined- burnt beyond redemption- was rather annoying. I was trying to multi-task and was steaming some cauliflower for soup and left the room for a few minutes which turned into much longer. The cauliflower was in a steamer in the pot and was so dry that it looked as if it had been roasted. The reason I went right to get another pot is because that one was the only one that my egg poacher tray fitted and I have poached eggs or whites two or three times a week. It was also the pot I use most often to steam veg too although I have others that would work. I measured the lid for diameter and thought I had found one but when I got it home it is a hair too small. The morning was taken up with mundane floor cleaning and such. I will mention here that before Christmas (in the so-called Black Friday sales which we seem to have imported from the U.S.) I bought an iRobot vacuum. I was not really familiar with them until my sister bought one and was really pleased with it. Perhaps all of you are familiar with them or perhaps have one. They are a robotic vacuum, circular shaped like a disc. I had decided I wanted one as Nellie has long hair and routinely sheds. I have found that it is really worthwhile; I like being able to press a button and let it wander around the rooms while I do something else. My floors are either cork or wood so I'm not sure how effective it would be on carpet.
Further to my comments about my sister's daughter-in-law contracting a gastro illness from eating the Dole bagged salads, she was released from hospital but is still not well, still has gastro complications. In two weeks, she has lost 11 pounds (sounds like a quick way to lose
weight but definitely not worth it. My sister has taken the last days off work to help her with her 4 year-old and year-old children. They live about three hours away. A scary situation.
Good for you, LMV, setting a new goal for those jeggings. Would you wear them with high boots? I love that look but would never be comfortable unless I had that streamlined silhouette you mentioned. I do however see no end of woman with anything but a streamlined silhouette wearing leggings and tight, high boots. I suppose there is an argument that if one likes a look, one should be able to wear it but I would never have the confidence to do so.
I hope everyone has a good weekend. PB, thinking of you and how it must feel without your cast. Take care all.0 -
Afternoon Crackers!
All this talk of my silhouette jeggings I felt the urge to try them on again today! Your comments Bracken sum up exactly what I feel when I put them on. Presently I would not wear them outside of the house, in fact I wouldn't wish to wear them inside of the house!! Although they fit and I'm no longer self conscious about my bum it now looks fine (thanks Rosemary!) but when I look at my legs... However I will battle on as I'm very aware that the extra 2.8 pounds I'm currently wearing are sitting on my thighs so I will continue to salsacise and as I mentioned on the 'Objective thread' I'm going to dig out my Jillian DVD and I will see how I feel about the jeggings (I haven't removed the tags) come the end of the month. I intend to wear them with my ankle boots, I'm too short for high boots.
Bracken so sorry to hear about your sister's daughter-in-law, I hope she fully recovers soon. Lucky her 4 year old didn't get it too. What does Nellie think of your iRobot vacuum?! I have to confess I get some sort of buzz from doing my housework!!! Mind you I read recently someone saying 'cutting my grass has improved my mental health more than I can express, it lifts my mood and decreases anxiety' well for me somehow cleaning is just like gardening and both do absolute wonders for me!! So no iRobot vacuum for me.
Well it's another glorious day here, I do feel for you LMV with the endless rain, so I'm off now to make the most of it and to climb my mini Everest. We have actually been forecasted 1/2 metre of snow next week which looking out of the window I cannot believe is true.
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I suppose there is an argument that if one likes a look, one should be able to wear it but I would never have the confidence to do so.
Don't know if anyone else has seen Cindy Crawford and James Corden recreating her Pepsi Super Bowl advert?! Both wearing identical outfits but 2 very different figures!!0 -
so I'm back on both legs. there is an enormous quantity of dead/dry skin to remove which is going to take a few days. I am walking unaided which is great - but a bit ungainly. I weighed this morning and have put on 5lbs which isn't too bad considering..... I slept very well again last night - with no cast in the way I can get really comfortable.
Off out to my hunt ball alternative this evening so will be going to start getting ready soon. Need to work on my nails.
Shower decided to play up this morning so I am hoping it will have recovered from its strop by now. (Every now and then it refuses to work for no obvious reason.
Had a lovely time at our snacks and scrabble evening (first of the month) last night and have arranged to go to a fine art lecture in March. If only I could retire I would be able to fill my time very well.
My parents remain with me as I still find a lot of tasks very difficult and I haven't tried driving yet. I have some physio exercises that I have pulled off the internet and I hope this will help. Basically, there is pain in trying to move my ankle in certain ways.
Its nice to hear about these lovely outfits - I look forward to being able to get on with some proper weight loss (although I don't fancy the gastro thing thanks Bracken - I hope she is well again soon). The conductor with my choir is currently down with a gastro enteritis bug too (but that's probably cos he's trying to do far too much).
Well that's all for now Crackers - keep well
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OMG! And no I do not look anything like that!
PB - so pleased to hear that you are up if not yet running. Enjoy tonight!0 -
Just a quick pop-in and wasn't going to write but that picture did it. It make me exclaim aloud!
I have seen tights that looked that tight but never in a flesh colour and probably not on someone with such a large bottom. I wonder if she has any idea of what it looks like.
PB, you must be so happy to have that cast off and also discover you have only put on five pounds during that time in which you were not eating according to your previous plan. You must have be exercising some portion control with all that comfort food your Mother made for you. Don't expect too much at once with that leg and mind that pain in your ankle. Hope you enjoy your alternative Hunt occasion.
MITM, all your 'Everest' excursions should tone those legs by March. I don't much mind housework, although I wouldn't say I get a buzz from doing it. I do like that feeling though when I've cleaned through of having a really clean house and never like it being really untidy. The iRobot is really good for days when a real clean is not necessary but I know it will pick up any unseen bits, mostly hairs. I have not yet had Nellie in a room when it is roaming around; I keep her in the den but her ears really perk up at the sound. I suspect she would really bark at it as squirrels and birds in shrubs certainly elicit barking. I'm curious now and will try it next time! I'm going to check out that Cindy Crawford video; I'm curious about that too.0 -
Later the same day. I have felt a bit under the weather since morning. My stomach and reflux have been really bad. It is particularly frustrating as it has been much improved for some time.
Figuring out what has triggered this an be a challenge but it may be the bread I had this morning. I went with my brother and his wife into London to the very nice farmer's market. They often go there on the weekend for good local produce and products (excellent cheese place) and have breakfast at one of the number of food stalls (all local, not part of chains). I was happy to be invited along but thought I might have trouble finding something to eat properly. I was quite satisfied to order coffee and some rye toast. I had brought some almond butter along much to my brother's amusement. The rye bread was not like the kind I eat at home with is very solid and contains only rye grains and no additives; it was rather airy and light and I immediately thought that it probably had additives, preservatives and maybe more yeast. In any case, I noticed soon after eating that my stomach did not feel right. The other possible culprit is edamane which I had for the first time ever the night before. Since it is a soy bean product it is a suspect. So all very frustrating. I did try to get something done with the rest of the day. I thought of you, BM, when you recently said your walking was "tootling around the gardens." Well, today I would describe my walking as "cobbling together 6000 steps." No long stretches but the sum of the market walking, making a first foray into my Heart and Stroke canvassing route to do a number of houses, parking some distance from the Library entrance, likewise the one store I had to go to and taking Nellie for a short walk. Well your "tootling" must have helped with your 1.8 pound loss so I'll hope mine is of some help too.
This week has been very busy with my Writing Group. We had the meeting on Tuesday where we discussed several works in progress including mine. The instructor for the class from which this group has spun off came; she seems very interested in our little group and offered some of her expertise; everyone feels quite fortunate with how it has worked out. Still it is somewhat stressful letting others examine your writing. And there was another stress- lots of sweets were brought. I was worried that I would badly succumb but actually only had one biscuit, a digestive type with a chocolate coating on top. (I've had them before and think they are about 85 calories so not too damaging and the first baked goods I have had since Jan1.) There were other very rich tarts that probably had a good 300 cals; of course, one of the thinnest members had two plus a couple of other pieces!
The next day, I had another writing related meeting. I think I mentioned earlier a book called "Above All Things" by Tanis Rideout which I was reading. It deals with George Mallory and his final quest to conquer Everest. The author is writer in-residence at the local university and also through the public library until March. I took the plunge and made an appointment to discuss with her a piece of my writing. (the instructor had encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity) I had not really been familiar with Rideout's work before but learned her novel had been on a New York Times list of excellent books, shortlisted for the CBC literary awards, chosen as a books for a program called Canada reads, and won another significant award. I felt quite intimidated going in knowing all that! However, she proved to be extremely nice, said some very positive things about my writing and took my little story very seriously in her discussion. It was really exciting for me and I felt I had really learned a lot. So my story still needs some polishing before its public debut to my Cracker friends. I was also able to ask the author how long it took her to write her novel. She told me that it was written over a seven year period with four major drafts before it was accepted.0 -
Evening Crackers,
Guess what? Yes, it is pouring with rain AGAIN! It's been raining now for virtually 48 hours apart from short breaks. It's very dismal and not very conducive to going out but it's been quite a busy week-end so I've had to don the waterproofs and get on with it. I went with a friend to have a manicure on Friday afternoon and had gel overlays. My nails have been in such bad condition recently, I think it might be the cold weather conditions making them brittle. Anyway, the gel overlays have made such a difference. I chose Black Cherry Berry as my colour which is a shiny deep dark red a bit like morello cherries. I don't normally go for such a dark colour but it makes a change and I love the result. On Friday evening there was a quiz night in the village hall which was great fun. We came a respectable 3rd out of about 12 teams so we were quite pleased with ourselves. I didn't manage to get much exercise in on Friday though given all the sitting down for the manicure and quiz night!
Yesterday we were at the hospital and as I am still coughing and blowing my nose all the time I didn't visit my FiL so pounded the hospital corridors again. We had a football match in the afternoon and because we were longer at the hospital than expected we were parked further away than usual so I did at least get some more steps in then. I felt really sorry for the footballers having to play in all that rain. It's a long steep hill from the stadium back to where we park the car but we marched up it in the quickest time ever because it was so wet so that will have done me good!
There was a break in the weather this morning so the husband and I ventured out for a walk. It didn't last though and, of course, it started raining again so we trudged home through it. This week's storm has been named Imogen and the wind is getting up now so I'm glad I don't have to go out again. It's actually getting quite serious as I know of three local areas which are flooded. My friend had to abandon her car as the water was too high to drive through. A farmer took her home in his tractor - thank goodness for our friendly farmers.
I hope the picture gave you all a laugh. It popped up on my iPad and I couldn't resist copying and posting it after all our chat about jeggings and boots. MITM, I didn't for a minute think you would look like that! I've seen the picture of James Corden and Cindy Crawford - hysterical. I think the actual spoof advert airs after the Super Bowl this evening. Talking of James Corden, has anyone seen any of the car share snippets from his US show? You can find them on YouTube. They make me laugh. He basically drives around in a car with a celebrity singing their songs with them. The Stevie Wonder one was funny and I also liked the Road Stewart one. I haven't seen them all but they are worth dipping into if you have a spare few minutes.
BM - congratulations on another fantastic weight loss this week. You must be thrilled. That must be getting on for your first stone now isn't it? Did you see the match today? The boys did so well after going behind and it's such a shame Ireland kicked that last penalty, but a drawer is better than a loss. We can still win the Championship even though the Triple Crown and Grand Slam opportunity is gone for this year.
Bracken - really sorry to hear about your reflux problem and I hope you are improved today. Meeting that author and having the chance to discuss your writing must have been so exciting (as well as nerve wracking) for you. I like the sound of your iRobot and it reminds me of a video my godson showed me of their cat and an iRobot. The poor cat didn't know what to make of it. It'll be interesting to find out what Nellie thinks of it. I don't have an iRobot, but I am ashamed to say that even though I am retired, I employed a cleaner about six months ago. She is a godsend. I hate cleaning so much and so my life has been transformed by not having to think about it or do it. When I used to work we had a cleaner but when we retired and moved to Wales I felt it was a bit of a luxury and that I should do without. Eight years later I've changed my mind, I would rather have the cleaner and do without something else! Sending good wishes and positive thoughts for your niece in law's speedy recovery.
PB - freedom!! Glad you enjoyed your scrabble evening and will look forward to hearing all about your alternative hunt ball in due course. I'm so impressed that you only gained 5lbs in such trying circumstances and with all the goodies your mother prepared for you. Well done. You'll soon get that off again.
MITM - as I marched up the hill from the stadium yesterday and again today from the marsh up to our house I thought of you and your mini Everest. Hope you conquered it again today if you went for your usual hike. Good luck for your weigh in if it is on a Monday as I think.
Before I go, what day does everyone weigh in? I think BM is Saturday, MITM Monday, I'm Wednesday what about you Bracken and PB?
Be good Crackers
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Hello. Popped in to record steps but had to pop-in here too. LMV, your rain sounds very disruptive. I am assuming that it is not the norm for Wales to get so much rain In February. Good for you and your husband for braving the elements. The walking, especially that hill should set you up nicely for today. Your quiz night sounds as if it would be great fun. I am not aware of quiz nights in Canada although there may be some in larger places like Toronto. I was aware of the them however from watching Coronation Street where the pub seems to hold them sometimes. Board games have become very popular again here and I know some bars have board games nights. I agree that having a cleaner would be great. A number of my friends who are retired continue to have a cleaner; after all, the best thing you can buy yourself is time. My luxury is my horse so unless I win a lottery (which would first necessitate buying lottery tickets!), the iRobot will suffice. I am definitely going to see what Nellie thinks of it. My weigh day is Monday.
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Hello Crackers
Our alternative to the hunt ball went very well and a good night was had by all. I drank quite a lot of red wine and had a lovely ice cream Sunday for pud. The pub recently reopened having been shut for quite a while so it was a bit of an experiment. I'd go back again quite happily. Both my married friends brought their teenage daughters so it was a lively evening. 9 of us in all. I managed to wear a pair of shoes too. I was tired on Sunday but managed to get to church in the morning. The weather closed in after that and we had the rain from storm Imogen so a wild night. The wind is still blowing now and seems to be getting up again. There was a police officer wandering about this morning past the front of the house. Most peculiar.
There were apparently 7 'usual' tables missing from the hunt ball inc us so we can hope they will rethink for next year...
Mum and dad are planning to go home over night at the weekend. It will be good to see how I get on on my own. The cats will miss dad particularly they are absolutely inseparable.
Well that's all for now. Hope you aren't flooded out LMV!
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Evening Crackers,
Glad you had a good week-end PB and that you are finding your feet again. I hope there was nothing sinister in that police officer wandering around outside your house. We have power and no flooding, but South Wales has taken a battering - trees and power lines down so not everyone is as lucky as us. Winds have been up to 80-90 miles per hour today. It's quite frightening and I drove slowly when I had to go out today as I could feel the wind taking the car. The M4 was closed for five hours because of an overturned lorry. Storm Imogen had a lot to answer for.
Bracken, I'm glad some of your other retired friends also have cleaners, I don't feel quite so bad now. I shall hold that thought about buying myself time. How did your weigh in go?
BM - you've been rather quiet. I hope everything is all right with you and that you are well.
MITM - once again, congratulations on this week's weight loss.
Right, off to bed for me.
Nos da
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It is evening and the weather has started to turn as predicted. A wet, light snow has covered the lawns again. But this morning was beautiful and mild and Nellie and I did a nice walk which helped get my Fitbit total over 8000 steps today. I was really pleased too to find that I dropped 2 pounds this week after the STS the previous week. I would say my eating was virtually the same both weeks. There seems to be no reason at times for how weight is lost. If I could I would be happy to have a pound a week rather than nothing one week and then 2 pounds off. I'm telling myself that the lesson here is patience and persistence.
Glad also to hear of your successful weekend, PB. Perhaps realizing how many of the usual crowd were absent will lead to some changes next year for your hunt celebration.
LMV, your storm sounds very frightening. Hope it passes soon. Weather everywhere seems to run to the extremes any more.
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Woo hoo Bracken. Well done you. Patience is definitely the key word, not something I'm good at!
Storm Imogen seems to have passed by us now and is probably heading East towards Austria MITM. All that rain will turn to snow once it gets to you so get your shovel at the ready.
Anyone having pancakes today? I'm toying with doing some low fat American style blueberry pancakes but I'll see how I feel later on after I've eaten the hearty bean casserole I have on the go in the slow cooker. What about Lent? Anyone giving up/taking up anything? Again, I haven't decided yet.
Well done again Bracken and have a good day everyone
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Is one of my friend's father's birthday today and he is 89 so I made him a birthday cake. He loves chocolate so I did a chocolate malteaser cake and took it round to him. I thought I had called round at a good time, just after lunch, and that he would wait until teatime to cut it so I wouldn't have to have a piece. Not a bit of it, he wanted to have a piece with me so I didn't want to disappoint him and had a slice with a cup of tea.
I have just calculated the calories - a cool 6,426 for the whole cake and 401.5 calories for the 1/16 I had. Think I'm going to be over my calories today and it's weigh day tomorrow. Boo hoo
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LMV don't worry too much. It won't hit your hips till the day after.!
First day back to work today. Feeling tired but satisfied although only worked 10.30 -3.30. Had a foot massage and reiki session on the way home.
Good work Bracken too. Good to see a definite difference.
Take care Crackers
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Hello Crackers. LMV, storm Imogen hit the front pages of our Globe and Mail with a picture of a massive wave crashing over the seawall the seawall at Porthcawl, Wales. Glad to hear it is now moving on. I had overlooked that it was pancake day today but I have not eaten them for a long time as they usually bother my digestion enough to make it not worthwhile . Blueberry pancakes definitely sound good. I did have a teaspoon of maple syrup on yoghurt today so that will have to be it. My Mother always gave up chocolate for Lent which I greatly admired her for as she was extremely fond of it and was always steadfast about her resolution, not even eating Valentine's day chocolate until later. For the present, I have already given up chocolate since Jan.1 so could I count that as my Lent! I do think the discipline (that important word) of Lent is good for anyone. I'm going to think about taking up something as you put it- perhaps an item per day to put into a bag for the local food bank. Your cake sound very yummy and really, what could you do- disappoint a 95 year old man? The extra cals may slow the day down but should not undermine your complete week. Remember, you have lost a lot quite quickly so not losing this week might be not unlikely. And you may even be surprised with a loss. PB, glad you were satisfied with your first day returning to work. Hope you have a good rest tonight.
The weather has definitely turned here-cold and raw today with light snow. I've planned to go out tonight so keep looking to the window to see if it is getting worse.
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Evening Crackers,
Chocolate is a good idea Bracken. I haven't eaten much since Jan 6 either but have not formally given it up, so chocolate it is. Of course you can count it for Lent as well. Sage words about my weight loss and I will try not to be too disappointed and fed up if I don't have a loss. I remind myself that if I am going to eat ice-cream and chocolate cake in the same week I simply don't deserve a loss.
Porthcawl is only 10 miles up the road from me and the waves were enormous. Even in the tidal estuary which we look out over there were some quite big waves which is unusual. We had some sunshine this morning, but it is back to wind and rain now and we even have snow forecast as it has turned much colder.
PB - great that you managed to go back to work but you will of course be tired. I expect the massage and reiki perked you up. How lovely. Dreading what my hips will look like on Thursday lol!
So, has anyone seen any nice dresses anywhere? It's my birthday in a month and I am intending to treat myself to a new dress, in a smaller size naturally, and would appreciate any suggestions of good places to look. I fancy a gorgeous cocktail dress as a group of us will be going out to a restaurant for a meal on the evening of my birthday.
Hope you have a good evening out Bracken.
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Evening Crackers!
Well obviously LMV resisting the pancakes was a good idea with your fantastic loss this week and well done on your excellent loss too Bracken, all this exercise you are both doing is paying off. I lost 0.8lbs again and I'm resigned this is as good as it gets now from here until target.
I made a malteaser chocolate cake for my birthday last year and it was delicious says the chocoholic - I can almost taste it as I tap... I've given up chocolate for Lent and here I am on day 1 having withdrawal symptoms already!
LMV - I cannot be of much help with cocktail dresses, my own legs haven't been seen since I wore 'that' pencil skirt! BM - where are you this is your forte?! I hope that you are ok and your bloods are not playing up further as you're checking in but not posting. LMV - have you checked out Hobbs? Or for that matter John Lewis? Do keep us informed.
PB - great to hear that you are back at your desk. Are you doing 4 days or less and how are you getting into work?
Bracken - is 60 days checking in a record for you? I'm loving the air of discipline! The teacher in you is at work again.
Today is had snowed overnight and was grey and miserable upon waking up. I confess to having a mini depression (which I'm sure is down to the weather) but after reading the posts I was chuckling away and just knowing that the weather is dreadful everywhere and that it's not stopping you exercising, I made myself go walking with my friend and hearing her woes made me think I've got nothing to moan about except the weather and just being outside lifted my spirits. Then I returned and had a session with Rosemary which of course always leaves me on a high. The good news I was not tempted to eat! However tomorrow is another day....
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Evening Crackers,
So completely and utterly thrilled with another 2lbs off this week after the ice-cream and chocolate cake. I used to give myself the day off on weigh day, but spurred on by success I worked even harder than usual today with a couple of workouts and a long walk which I've detailed on the exercise thread.
MITM, I think .8lbs is fantastic given you are already so light compared to the rest of us. Body weight % wise, you have probably lost more than us which is fantastic. We have 6 weeks to Easter and at the rate of .8lb you will have lost 4.8lbs and I think you only wanted to lose another 2lbs to be happy in your jeggings.
BM - I need help with a cocktail dress, please come back as soon as you feel up to it. I really hope you are OK. I will check out Hobbs MITM, that's a good suggestion. I also found a site called something like Diva Dresses. It has loads of dresses like newsreaders and weather girls wear, but some of them are more dressy than worklike. They are quite figure hugging and a lot of them are in beautiful plain colours, the sort of dress you see Nigella wearing. I might see if I can find a stockist in my area to actually see one although you can order online of course so I could just send for one. I think I would need suitable base garments to iron out my lumps and bumps for that type of dress though!
Glad you ended the day feeling better than when you started MITM. Hope you've both had good days Bracken and PB.
Be good Crackers
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What do you think of this? (Sorry, it's a bit small and I couldn't work out how to resize it) website is divacatwalk0 -
Or this from Hobbs
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Hello Crackers. Lovely to read your posts and hear about your weight losses!
I'm afraid I can't get enthused about clothes at the moment as I need to manage to lose some real weight first however I popped on the scale this morning and found that I appear to have lost 3.8lbs this week. I suspect this is just water although I haven't tried so perhaps its merely the increased activity?
Work is going ok thanks. I'm doing 3 short days this week and next and then reviewing the situation. Boss being very supportive and lots to do. Poor Dad is being chauffeur!
This morning we have frost which is a shame as we are awash with daffodils and snowdrops.
Walking better today too. Still needing to take painkillers but only one lot per day and ankle not so swollen in the morning so progress in all directions. Getting behind the wheel later today too.
All the talk of lent and chocolate and malteasers is fascinating to a chocoholic like me!!! Malteasers are such yummy sweets. I shall try to think of a goal for Easter - maybe 8lbs? Exercise wise I'd like to reach 5000 steps a day by Easter too!
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Good afternoon Crackers!
It's an absolutely stunning day here - my profile picture does not do it justice as there is not a cloud in the sky. Needless to say I'm full of bounce no doom and gloom... The chimney sweep has just been which reminded me of last year when I had to wait in for him with no heating on and I was almost in tears with frustration and cold when he forgot me! Today I could be sunbathing on the balcony!
LMV - I like both outfits. The green dress reminds me of something similar I believe BM purchased and I looked on the website for divacatwalk and there is such a lot of choice. If you keep that dance class up you won't need to purchase any 'suck it in' garments! Oh how I laughed!
PB - in your present situation I too would be thinking of me, me, me!
Well only a quick pop in as I must dash I'm off out walking with my friend.
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Evening Crackers,
Well done on the weight loss PB. You are barely more than you were before your accident which is amazing. I'm pleased to hear that you have a supportive boss, it makes such a difference doesn't it? It sounds like you are making great progress so I hope you get on OK in the car. Your goals sound sensible so go for it!
MITM - your picture is beautiful so a day with clear blue skies and the mountains for a backdrop must lift your heart. I don't think I will be keeping up the "dance" class, I need to find a real dance class! I'm laughing now I'm safely at home but I was just a tiny bit scared I'd stumbled upon some strange cult.....
I've been out this evening to WI (Women Impossible) and we had a talk from a friend of mine on his time training as a horticulturist in Kew Gardens. Lovely pictures and very interesting. It got me thinking about the garden and I'm really interested in finding out more about your "moon" planting of veg MITM. When do you start getting things in the ground and do you know what the rules are.
Right, early night for me after a poor night's sleep last night.
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Hello Crackers.
MITM, I well remember the chimney sweep episode of last year. Being without heat is truly horrible. Hope you had a lovely walk under sunny skies. The sun really does have such an effect on how one feels for me too.
PB, don't disparage your excellent weight loss. Of course, some of it is likely water but it is water that you do not need for the amount of fat in your body now. You've set yourself some fine and doable goals- very positive. I think it is Beck who says that with seriously dieting first we have to be very concerned about ourselves so that ultimately what we do is so routine that we don't have to always be thinking of it, leaving us to think of other things and others.
LMV, I enjoyed looking at the Hobbs site and believe your dress is called the 'Mariana' ; the shade of green is very lovely, one of your colours you've commented on, I think. With the terrific progress you are making, it is a realistic choice. The style is very chic but it (and all the dresses I looked at ) is very unforgiving. They all seem so sleek and form fitting. What has happened to a bit of runching or soft draping? I guess that must be so-last-year! None of them seemed to have that.
Here there was even more snow today than yesterday and colder too. I had to cancel an appointment with my Doctor as I could not get the driveway shovelled out in time to make the appointment. This was after it had been cancelled on Monday when I was called because my Doctor was ill herself. I feel as if I accomplished little today between snow shovelling and taking Nellie in and out four times. Each time I had to put on boots, hat, gloves, and coat just to go the 30 steps to the yard gate as there is no direct exit from the rear of my house. The birds are very hungry this weather too and are going through a lot of seed quickly so I had to clear snow from their feeders before refilling. I was interested to see two days ago, however, a squirrel showing signs of nest making despite the wintry weather. I saw him/her in a tree in my back yard, about 15 feet above ground where there is a bit of a hollow between two older limbs. The tree, a maple, has ivy climbing up it to about 10 feet high. The ivy has no leaves in winter and the squirrel was chewing off pieces of vine and hauling them up to the hollow for a nest. My efforts were quite limited to my bike but I did do 20 minutes today. I was planning to do make a stab at a bit of Jillian but I was literally getting the DVD when my sister in Arizona called for a long chat so it was intentions good, execution rotten.0 -
What do you think of this? (Sorry, it's a bit small and I couldn't work out how to resize it) website is divacatwalk
Did you know LMV - that Debbie Harper who styles Good Morning Britain's presenters has a twitter account DebbieHarper@debbiedresses listing where she gets each outfit from and I see that Susanna Reid wears from divacatwalk - I was rather taken with the sexy little mauve number!
Got very side tracked I'm suppose to be getting ready to go walking!0 -
Good evening Crackers, I am so sorry for my recent absence. Unfortunately I have been laid up for a while. Not to go into too much detail but it has been my 3rd month without my daily bucketful of medication and as a result my 3rd period. It has completely floored me, I was in bed for a few days and just useless and washed out for the remaining days. Thank goodness it is over now and I feel so much more with it! The thought of this happening every month is upsetting but hopefully it will eventually get better.
I am in awe of the brilliant weight losses you have all had. Bracken 2lb in your weather and having your digestive troubles is so inspiring. PB, absolutely well done, I am sure I would have put a stone on in your circumstances! MITM, 0.8lb to you would be like losing 10b to me so I think that is an amazing achievement. LMV, brilliant weight loss, but if you don't lose a few pound this week after your drug fuelled rave there is no justice in this world! Your story had me in stitches. Especially knowing how reserved and quiet a place the Gower is!
We completely missed Chinese New year as I was in bed the whole time, thankfully OH had a few days off work so I didn't have to get up to walk Harry. We are in again this weekend as I don't feel quite up to it yet but at least it makes it easier not to drink alcohol! I am pleased with my loss this week as I have done virtually no walking. I have now reached 12.7lbs so I am quite excited to be so near to a stone!
Wishing you all a good weekend, BM xx0
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