A yummy (and happier and healthier) mummy - for good this time!

[snowbryneich]

Ah Lisa, I’m glad at least the meeting is over and that seeing OH after was good (your lunch sounds amazing too)

I am not sure I agree with their argument re part timers and sick record tbh because say for example you are working 3 days a week instead of 5 if you are sick for a week you are off 3 days and a full timer would be off 5 so surely it is naturally pro-rata’d?

Also surely they can only take company sick pay off you and not SSP?

I have been on not being able to self cert before – it was really awkward as doctors refused to write a sick note as the official rule is that you should be able to self cert and I had to take a letter from work to the doctors to say I needed it, and then they said they were going to charge as it would be a doctors letter not a sick note so I went back to work with that as the HR policy says if that is the case they would pay for the letter and of course my manager didn’t want to but had to arrange it so might be worth checking out how your works policy is on that.
Would it be worth seeing if you could try a different counsellor as sometimes it can be the style or the person you don’t gel with and someone else could be more helpful. Hope you are feeling better now it's over though.

 

[Poppet12]

Hey Lisa, hope things are starting to improve now the meeting is over and hope you're managing some sleep.
I agree with snow re the counselling- there's a couple of different types of therapy and loafs of therapists that interpret it differently, so you might be able to try a different style/therapist xx

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Thanks girls!

Snow, i did ask about the self certification thingy as my doctor is the same- they charge for a sick note in the first 7 days and my line manager is going to find out for me, as i dont want to not get paid sick pay and then have to fork out for a sick note as well.
And I didnt even think about the different types of sick pay so i will ask about that next week.
Whats annoying is they ask for some kind of "improvement" but don't specify what that actually means so depends of the disciplinary managers meaning. Too much wiggle from for my liking...

Yesterdays food (Green day)-
B: Nothing.
L: Cheese and marmite sandwich (60g WM bread hexB1, 40g reduced fat cheddar hexA1 and marmite) Mango. Kiwi.
D: Mugshot. 2 x boiled eggs. Yogurt. Satsuma.

Snacks: Cupcake (unsure on syns as was from a bakery- approx 10syns?!?) Hula hoops puft 3.5syns. 2 x Alpen light bars hexB2. Satsuma. Plum.
Drinks: Starbucks medium skinny caramel latte (skimmed milk hexA2 and SF syrup). Water. 2 x cups of tea (sweetener and skimmed milk 1syn). Diet orangeade.
Syn Total- 14.5syns

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Will be off plan for the weekend as we are going to stay with h2bs family and thats never SW friendly. Plus h2bs mum and sister are taking me out for dinner and drinks on Saturday as they are unable to come to my hen do.
Im gona try and snack on fruit and healthy snacks (not jump into full fat pop and chocolate bars!) but i probably wont have much control over meals.

 

[Poppet12]

Aw sounds a nice weekend Lisa- when is your official hen party?
Good plan re fruit & healthy snacks. Remember to drink plenty of water/nas squash too x

 

[jadeelizabeth]

Heyyyy lovely, how are you and Reece?
Sounds like you have a fabulous weekend ahead, enjoy!!! xxx

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Been naughty- too naughty. Feeling guilty (a little but i did have a good time!)

Back on plan tomorrow!

 

[Poppet12]

Lisa! I thought you'd been quiet ;-) what have you been up to? X

 

[jadeelizabeth]

Sounds like you've had a fabulous time and you deserve it Draw a line under it and make a fresh start tomorrow! xxx

 

[MoonbeamMama]

Lisa, hi!! I'm back from hols and it looks like I've missed loads! Hope you're feeling better hon. From reading your diary, it sounds like we could possibly be working in the same office! We've had quite a few off with anxiety and or depression in the last couple of years. I have to say... when you're dealing with that sort of emotional stuff, doing things to satisfy your employer or doctors paperwork requirements is the last thing you want to have to worry about. I've got to a point in the past where I just didn't bother - which wasn't good either.

It sounds like you've got loads on your plate hon, make sure you're getting in some good YOU time, even if it means going off plan for a couple days - you've got to keep your brain and heart happy too! xoxo

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Thanks ladies!!

I overindulged on the weekend- i was like a junk food dustbin
Started with fish and chips (Thurs), beers then progressed to a pub lunch in London with a cider (Fri), a three course dinner with prosecco and wine (Sat) and ended with a burger and chips takeaway (Sun) with loads of junk thrown in between...

I paid for it yesterday though and had a dodgy tummy all day. Think it was a bug more than a punishment for over indulging as Reece was unwell too.

Still had to go to work though- even if it meant my stats are terrible as i spent a lot of time in the bathroom (sorry for any tmi!) But of course even that I had a reason wont be remembered when i get put on an action plan at the end of the month for not adhering to targets...

Yesterdays food (Green day)-
B: Nothing.
L: Cheese and tomato sandwich (60g WM bread hexB1, 2 x laughing cow light triangles 2.5syns and tomato) Satsuma. Banana.
D: Mugshot. Plum.

Snacks: Grapes. Hula hoops puft 3.5syns.
Drinks: Starbucks medium skinny caramel latte (skimmed milk hexA1 and SF syrup). Water. Boots shapers tropical drink. Costa medium skinny vanilla latte (skimmed milk hexA2 and half syrup 2syns).
Syn Total- 8syns

 

[Poppet12]

Oof Lisa that's one yummy foodie weekend!
Hope your tummy has settled today? Boo to work being so rotten. Well done on a good day yesterday- hope you manage some damage limitation this week. Countdown to your big day is on! Xx

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Haha thanks Rosie! It was a yummy but naughty food weekend

Stomach is much better today thank you- still not 100% but any improvement is liked!

Will catch up on everyones diaries tomorrow when things go back to normal and i tackle my mountain of laundry.

Todays food (green day)-
B: Nothing.
L: Greggs tomato and cheese pasta salad 6syns. Satsuma. Hula hoops puft 3.5syns. Plum.
D: Cheese and tomato sandwich (60g WM bread hexB1, 2 x laughing cow light triangles 2.5syns and tomato) Yogurt. Satsuma.

Snacks: Special K chewy bar hexB2. Banana. Grapes.
Drinks: Coffee shop skinny mocha (skimmed milk hexA1 and cocoa 3syns). Water. Starbucks medium skinny caramel latte (skimmed milk hexA2 and SF syrup). 1 x cup of tea (sweetener and skimmed milk 0.5syn)
Syn Total- 15.5syns

Half over- boooooo!

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Feeling so fat and bloated at the moment Have got star week so hoping it's mainly that causing it.

Starting to stress out about wedding plans!! Still so much to do and time is running out quickly!

Todays food (green day)-
B: Nothing.
L: 60g WM toast hexB1 topped with 40g reduced fat cheddar hexA1 and onions (grilled!! Yum!) Yogurt. Skips 4syns.
D: 2 x Linda Mccartney onion and rosemary sausages. Hash browns 5syns. Scrambled egg. Beans. Grilled tomato and mushrooms.

Snacks: Satsuma. Pear. Strawberries. Bite of Reece's freddo 2syns. 2 x Alpen light bars hexB2.
Drinks: Generic regular skinny mocha (skimmed milk hexA2 and cocoa 3syns) 2 x cups of tea (sweetener and skimmed milk 1syn). Flavoured fizzy water. Water.
Syn Total- 15syns

 

[Poppet12]

Aw I'm sure star week won't be helping! Bloats as well as makes you feel super critical too. Food sounds nice today- love a sw fry up for tea!
What's left to do? Can you make a list to help feel more on top of things? X

 

[freakydarkstuff]

I feel like there is loads to do Rosie but i am finding it hard to actually pinpoint the jobs down! Its little finishing touches!

I had my final dress fitting this morning- i didn't want to take it off again but its going back to the shop to be steamed so its perfect- and be taken out of my house so i dont keep trying it on everyday!

Feeling less bloated today- dare i hope for a loss on the weekend?!

Todays food (EE day)-
B: Half a satsuma. Couple of strawberries.
L: 4 x original ryvitas hexB topped with 50g philadelphia light part hexA. Hula hoops puft 3.5syns. Jelly 1syn.
D: Cheats Paella (rice, onion, stock, chicken and 60g chorizo 4syns)

Snacks: Jelly 0.5syn. Grapes. Strawberries. Yogurt.
Drinks: 4 x cups of tea (sweetener and skimmed milk part hexA). Pepsi max cherry. Flavoured fizzy water.
Syn Total- 10syns

 

[Poppet12]

You dare hope for a loss! You've done well this week- though when did you last WI? Its all about how you feel tho.
Final dress fitting, yikes it is coming round fast! Did you get sorted with your underwear in the end?
Quite into ryvita at the mo- the onion ones are yum! X

 

[freakydarkstuff]

You dare hope for a loss! You've done well this week- though when did you last WI? Its all about how you feel tho.
Final dress fitting, yikes it is coming round fast! Did you get sorted with your underwear in the end?
Quite into ryvita at the mo- the onion ones are yum! X

Oooooooh i havent tried the onion ones- how many of them are a hexb? Thanks for the recommendation.

Last WI was about 2/3 weeks ago... *hangs head in shame* Ive been so on and off plan lately that I've been scared of the scales! And i feel a little bulky but hoping thats junk food and star week bloat!

Ive got little loops sewn into my wedding dress so i can thread a bra through without it ruining the v-back- i feel so much more comfortable with a bra on, despite that its boned at the front so i probably dont need one!

 

[Poppet12]

I believe its three for a hexb!
Ah not to worry- I think sometimes we can be guilty of putting too much faith in the numbers. I know sometimes I 'feel' slim then get on the scales and they're up! And vice versa.
Sounds like you have a good solution there with the bra loops! Its nice to have the extra support. I dunno what I'll be doing yet but suppose I will see at fitting! Your hen do will be coming up soon won't it? X

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Yep- hen do is next weekend! Over easter so dont need to have a random cheat day if i have a cheeky easter egg!
Obvs our hen dos are never going to be on plan!!!