Alexmummy's learning journey...
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alexmummy07
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Hey Ladies
Thanks for your lovely comments - yesterday was a planned day off as took my nan to get a manicure, and then took her out for lunch.
Also, got some GOOD news too! My DF got a job he went for on Monday - soooo pleased and proud for him. This job isn't permanent at the moment, it is contracted until November, but they upped the original money they were offering, and have added more responsibility too after interviewing him, so he must have really impressed them
He also has a 2nd interview today, it is a permanent role, but in a completely different environment - if he were offered both, then we would have to discuss which would be better in terms of continuing his career etc too - but for now it's really good news to at least get us out of the rut for now.
So today, a new day, feeling a bit bluh as it's TOTM but going to aim to get on the bike and maybe some toning exercises a bit later.
Day 5 on potty training, and at the very least DS is actually sitting on the potty without getting grumpy with it all. Really hoping we might be able to crack it before I begin my new job in July.
Foodwise today, I have had weetabix brekkie with some of my milk allowance, planning some kind of salad for lunch, possibly with tuna - or maybe crabsticks, and then maybe quorn sausages and something for dinner - maybe mushrooms/onions - just need to work out what with. Could do with a nice recipe book hehe xx
Thanks for your lovely comments - yesterday was a planned day off as took my nan to get a manicure, and then took her out for lunch.
Also, got some GOOD news too! My DF got a job he went for on Monday - soooo pleased and proud for him. This job isn't permanent at the moment, it is contracted until November, but they upped the original money they were offering, and have added more responsibility too after interviewing him, so he must have really impressed them
He also has a 2nd interview today, it is a permanent role, but in a completely different environment - if he were offered both, then we would have to discuss which would be better in terms of continuing his career etc too - but for now it's really good news to at least get us out of the rut for now.
So today, a new day, feeling a bit bluh as it's TOTM but going to aim to get on the bike and maybe some toning exercises a bit later.
Day 5 on potty training, and at the very least DS is actually sitting on the potty without getting grumpy with it all. Really hoping we might be able to crack it before I begin my new job in July.
Foodwise today, I have had weetabix brekkie with some of my milk allowance, planning some kind of salad for lunch, possibly with tuna - or maybe crabsticks, and then maybe quorn sausages and something for dinner - maybe mushrooms/onions - just need to work out what with. Could do with a nice recipe book hehe
xx
LellyCD
Trying to stay healthy!
Hey Alexm,
Fantastic news on hubby's job offer and the poss of another!! well done hubby! That's great!! I know i feel much more relaxed and less stressy about cash flow now hubby is working again...still waiting for 1st payday though.
Sounds like potty training is coming along, def half the battle getting him to sit happily, it'll all come in time.
Your menu sounds fab and healthy and with excercise to boot...that'll sort the totm grumps in no time.
xx
Fantastic news on hubby's job offer and the poss of another!! well done hubby! That's great!! I know i feel much more relaxed and less stressy about cash flow now hubby is working again...still waiting for 1st payday though.
Sounds like potty training is coming along, def half the battle getting him to sit happily, it'll all come in time.
Your menu sounds fab and healthy and with excercise to boot...that'll sort the totm grumps in no time.
xx
alexmummy07
Silver Member
As always, thanks for your post lelly - sooo pleased for DF. Will update on that bit later - as just a quick post.
Plodding on, starting each day as new, and trying to make the best of each one, rather than looking at it so long term (even though it is)
This am
food: a shake, cup of tea and glass of water
Feelings: positive, hopeful, pleased for DF, nervous - dress
Plodding on, starting each day as new, and trying to make the best of each one, rather than looking at it so long term (even though it is)
This am
food: a shake, cup of tea and glass of water
Feelings: positive, hopeful, pleased for DF, nervous - dress
*butterfly*
Silver Member
Great news about DF job. Must take the pressure off a bit. Been having a chat with work collegues tonight about how money just hardly seems to stretch very far nowadays, oh hec... that makes me sound like a 90 yr old grump!
Good luck on the continuing potty fun. We cheated and bought a singing mini toilet potty. My OH is a gadget freak so easily swayed by such things. It did the trick though to get her sitting. Never 'trained' her at night though, it just sort of happenned naturally. Albeit a bit late- out of nappy pants altogether about age 3.5. But had been mainly dry for a few months. Lazy, i know, but no wet beds for me.....yay!!
Seems like you're on track again. Hope todays a good one xx
Good luck on the continuing potty fun. We cheated and bought a singing mini toilet potty. My OH is a gadget freak so easily swayed by such things. It did the trick though to get her sitting. Never 'trained' her at night though, it just sort of happenned naturally. Albeit a bit late- out of nappy pants altogether about age 3.5. But had been mainly dry for a few months. Lazy, i know, but no wet beds for me.....yay!!
Seems like you're on track again. Hope todays a good one xx
alexmummy07
Silver Member
Liz, hope you aren't struggling any longer, and have found your way back on track. It's not easy dieting by any means, so I really do know where you are coming from.
Today has been a good day, food has been good, and have spent the day at a Children's farm near Chessington, running around after DS, and up/down slides, climbing frames, long walks etc, so has been lovely with DF too.
Lots and lots of weight to lose, and a long way to go, but trying to get back 1 day at a time.
Today has been a good day, food has been good, and have spent the day at a Children's farm near Chessington, running around after DS, and up/down slides, climbing frames, long walks etc, so has been lovely with DF too.
Lots and lots of weight to lose, and a long way to go, but trying to get back 1 day at a time.
alexmummy07
Silver Member
Thanks Liz - beautiful day out there today, and really do want to make the most of it!
DF back in work today - and for the first time in over 18 months have my own car again sooo lovely to look outside and not feel 'trapped' in the house - but know we really need to go shopping too...hhhmmm.
Trying to make a list of nice, healthy foods, plus doing make-up, and looking at Car-Insurances at the same time too! All good fun!
DF was so nervous going in to new work this am, so going to make him a nice dinner for when he gets home. Thinking of doing him a bacon wrapped chicken (fat cut off, of course) with roasted butternut squash, peppers, onions, and for him a jacket spud - I'll be leaving the tatty, as trying to avoid the big carbs still.
Right, had better get a move on, have a peek at all your diaries, then off to finish getting ready, lists all sorted, then shopping, lunch, and a nice walk I think xx
DF back in work today - and for the first time in over 18 months have my own car again
sooo lovely to look outside and not feel 'trapped' in the house - but know we really need to go shopping too...hhhmmm.Trying to make a list of nice, healthy foods, plus doing make-up, and looking at Car-Insurances at the same time too! All good fun!
DF was so nervous going in to new work this am, so going to make him a nice dinner for when he gets home. Thinking of doing him a bacon wrapped chicken (fat cut off, of course) with roasted butternut squash, peppers, onions, and for him a jacket spud - I'll be leaving the tatty, as trying to avoid the big carbs still.
Right, had better get a move on, have a peek at all your diaries, then off to finish getting ready, lists all sorted, then shopping, lunch, and a nice walk I think xx
Greeneyes11
Gold Member
Well done to your DF for getting back into work, when my DH has been out of work we always find it is like buses, they either dont turn up or 2 turn up at the same time, fingers crossed your DF gets to choose from both jobs.
I really need to do more exercise but despite being really unhappy about my flabby bits I am just not motivated to do it. We do have a new puppy, she is 3 months old, so trying to walk her several times a day, but I am thinking this is too much as she just sat down yesterday in the sun whilst out walking, think I will have to cut it down to 1 walk for now but I guess that is better than nothing.....
I do seem to have the same problem as you, I got down to 9 stone 12lb and now am back up to around 11 stone 6lb, so need to do something quickly, just dont have the motivation I once had. At least you have your wedding to aim for....
I really need to do more exercise but despite being really unhappy about my flabby bits I am just not motivated to do it. We do have a new puppy, she is 3 months old, so trying to walk her several times a day, but I am thinking this is too much as she just sat down yesterday in the sun whilst out walking, think I will have to cut it down to 1 walk for now but I guess that is better than nothing.....
I do seem to have the same problem as you, I got down to 9 stone 12lb and now am back up to around 11 stone 6lb, so need to do something quickly, just dont have the motivation I once had. At least you have your wedding to aim for....
alexmummy07
Silver Member
Hi Linda
It's fab to see you on the board again. I know like me, you have venture to the other diets etc, but I just can't leave this board, I find the support second to none, and just can't beat it.
Right now, I'm sort of doing about 1000 cals a day, but not totally restricting myself so that I don't crave so much, but really trying to focus on getting some exercise every week, at least 3 times.
For your puppy, they usually say two walks a day is enough until they get bigger, and just in the cooler weather/under trees/cover etc at the moment. I'm sure you know all this, but my mum is a breeder so I always feel compelled to reply to doggy questions/comments. I feel sorry for my granparents who get "asked" to take their dog out 8 times a day! Seriously! He pines until they take him out!
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So, yesterday I did eventually leave the house, and did our first big shop in about a month, spent £104 - ouch! but it was long over-due! Came home, packed away, had a bar, and little-man had some lunch, and then we went for a walk/jog, him in buggy. I planned to do 8 miles, but it ended up 9 1/2 as I took a wrong turning - oops! Was absolutely shattered by the end. All the yummy mummy's were still looking all glam and beautiful in all their lovely gear etc, and there's me in my primarni joggers and too big strap top, sweating from pushing and jogging this 40lb + weight round, and up/down the hills/over the waterfall bit. Oh I looked a state! But was pleased I did it eventually, and definitely worked up my appetite, had a "cheat-chilli" in the slow cooker for when I got home, and it was lovely - had planned the chicken with b'nut squash, but of all things, forgot the chicken as thought we already had some. Anyway the Chilli was lean mince, chilli flakes, the heinz beanz with mexican flavours, chopped tomatoes, and a stock cube, with half a jacket potato (oven cooked the potato) it was delish. I had a slice of cheese melted on the potato, but felt happy with what I had and even DS had all his dinner too! A shock with his fussy eating!
So today, had planned a rest with my legs, but he is already shouting "green car, go buggy, go wake, see quack quack" (wake = lake) so I think we may be off out somewhere else, maybe somewhere more flat today though, after have tidied bit more of the kitchen, e-mailed vicar, put some washing on, and all the usual
So far today, have had cup of tea, and choc mint shake.
I've babbled a lot this morning, but I'm feeling ok - and loving this weather x
It's fab to see you on the board again. I know like me, you have venture to the other diets etc, but I just can't leave this board, I find the support second to none, and just can't beat it.
Right now, I'm sort of doing about 1000 cals a day, but not totally restricting myself so that I don't crave so much, but really trying to focus on getting some exercise every week, at least 3 times.
For your puppy, they usually say two walks a day is enough until they get bigger, and just in the cooler weather/under trees/cover etc at the moment. I'm sure you know all this, but my mum is a breeder so I always feel compelled to reply to doggy questions/comments. I feel sorry for my granparents who get "asked" to take their dog out 8 times a day! Seriously! He pines until they take him out!
..........................................................................................
So, yesterday I did eventually leave the house, and did our first big shop in about a month, spent £104 - ouch! but it was long over-due! Came home, packed away, had a bar, and little-man had some lunch, and then we went for a walk/jog, him in buggy. I planned to do 8 miles, but it ended up 9 1/2 as I took a wrong turning - oops! Was absolutely shattered by the end. All the yummy mummy's were still looking all glam and beautiful in all their lovely gear etc, and there's me in my primarni joggers and too big strap top, sweating from pushing and jogging this 40lb + weight round, and up/down the hills/over the waterfall bit. Oh I looked a state! But was pleased I did it eventually, and definitely worked up my appetite, had a "cheat-chilli" in the slow cooker for when I got home, and it was lovely - had planned the chicken with b'nut squash, but of all things, forgot the chicken as thought we already had some. Anyway the Chilli was lean mince, chilli flakes, the heinz beanz with mexican flavours, chopped tomatoes, and a stock cube, with half a jacket potato (oven cooked the potato) it was delish. I had a slice of cheese melted on the potato, but felt happy with what I had and even DS had all his dinner too! A shock with his fussy eating!
So today, had planned a rest with my legs, but he is already shouting "green car, go buggy, go wake, see quack quack" (wake = lake) so I think we may be off out somewhere else, maybe somewhere more flat today though, after have tidied bit more of the kitchen, e-mailed vicar, put some washing on, and all the usual
So far today, have had cup of tea, and choc mint shake.
I've babbled a lot this morning, but I'm feeling ok - and loving this weather
x
alexmummy07
Silver Member
Beautiful day today, so warm, have even topped up a few little tan lines!
Had another long walk, same place as yesterday, but missed out that last mile and a half, as took the right turning today, and didn't run/jog it, just walked, but felt lovely doing it, and took brother with me too - lovely to talk and walk. Did have a screwball half way round, but figured this was the least calories, didn't have any sauce, nor a flake, or the chewing gum and after walking/running this twice in the last two days I don't feel bad having it at all.
So today food-wise have eaten
B- Choc mint shake + cup of tea
L - Bar - raspberry
D - Chicken wrapped in Bacon (fat trimmed off) with roasted B'nut Squash, peppers, onions and a dollop of Cottage cheese.
SN - Screwball & 2 Seafood Sticks
Had another long walk, same place as yesterday, but missed out that last mile and a half, as took the right turning today, and didn't run/jog it, just walked, but felt lovely doing it, and took brother with me too - lovely to talk and walk. Did have a screwball half way round, but figured this was the least calories, didn't have any sauce, nor a flake, or the chewing gum and after walking/running this twice in the last two days I don't feel bad having it at all.
So today food-wise have eaten
B- Choc mint shake + cup of tea
L - Bar - raspberry
D - Chicken wrapped in Bacon (fat trimmed off) with roasted B'nut Squash, peppers, onions and a dollop of Cottage cheese.
SN - Screwball & 2 Seafood Sticks
Greeneyes11
Gold Member
Your menu is looking good and I think the screwball was well deserved. I just cannot stick to CD at the moment, I thought my head was in the right place but it isn't so am sticking to Weight Watchers points so I still lose just not so quick, but really upset as I need to lose the weight and really upset that I cannot stick to the diet, I sometimes wonder when all this will end and I will find a happy place. Anyway good luck for today....
alexmummy07
Silver Member
Linda, from my own experience, I would really say, keep posting, and keep trying. For me literal CD isn't working, but I'm making my own way around it, about 1000 calories, with low carbs, high protein that is working, and I feel better for it. I know with WW/SW/RC I end up still wishing I was at least part CD and this way I'm following as many of the rules as I can, but switching a CD bar for an 'ultra-slim' bar for example which fills me up more, and having a bigger choice, and a bigger dinner, and trying not to limit myself quite so much on snacks so I don't feel totally deprived, nor do I feel like I've failed - as that is what sends me off into a total spiral of binge eating!
Right, I've gotta dash as meeting 'the brother' again (love him really) grabbing another application form for him, then going for a much shorter walk today, and taking little man to the local paddling pool, for a paddle in this gorgeous weather! Ahhh another beautiful day
FINAL thought
COME ON ENGLAND hehehehe xx
Right, I've gotta dash as meeting 'the brother' again
(love him really) grabbing another application form for him, then going for a much shorter walk today, and taking little man to the local paddling pool, for a paddle in this gorgeous weather! Ahhh another beautiful day FINAL thought
COME ON ENGLAND hehehehe
xx
Greeneyes11
Gold Member
I may try this Claire as I do want to do CD, just way too restrictive, but this morning I did miss my shake for breakfast, and then my breakfast ended up higher points than I wanted as I had shredded wheat, banana and skimmed milk which is 4.5 points, a shake is only 2, so may have a shake for breakfast for a while.
Definately come on England, if they dont win today it wont be them we will be seeing in the Quarter Finals in South Africa next week.....
Definately come on England, if they dont win today it wont be them we will be seeing in the Quarter Finals in South Africa next week.....
LellyCD
Trying to stay healthy!
Hey Alexm, Sounds like you are doing really well with healthy eating and exercise! must say you sound very positive and that's fab! Doesn't it feel great having the other half back to work...i'm so much more organised when he's not here and get into a proper routine, hope new job is going well for him.
Hope you are having a great day!
xx
Hope you are having a great day!
xx
alexmummy07
Silver Member
Lelly, I'm hopefully not going to curse myself by saying it, but, I feel so much better. Today didn't go exactly as planned. I saw brother, but we filled in an application form, and then he had telephone interview almost straight away, so with that, a bite to eat for lunch for him, and my little boy (and a bar for me) didn't get chance for the walk, with getting him back home again in time for the football. However, (and it's a big one for me) I stopped in mum's for a bit, and was offered cookies. Yep, I could have said no, but I do love cookies, and hadn't had anything else that I shouldn't have today so I had 2. A week ago I would have felt I'd 'failed' at CD and so would have probably ended up binging on the lot of them, then thinking well blow the rest of the day, may aswell have some crisps too, and then a fatty dinner, and poss even fat coke - which btw gives me chest pains, so is a really stupid idea, but when I binge I go for fat coke too.
Anyway, today I 'chose' to have 2 cookies, feel perfectly ok about it, have come home, put chicken in white wine in the oven, and whilst am typing this have an apple, and glass of orange (trying to up vits as I keep feeling light-headed still) and very very happy with my choice.
Perhaps I'm mad, and I'll probably regret saying this, but I feel like maybe I have turned a little corner, and maybe I am finally learning that for me in particular CD SS is a definite no no now, and that I can do a bit of food replacement, but I do need a little treat of no set choice, as we get offered/see different things every day, but that in my own head I know what is sensible and what is plain stupid and won't get me to the bottom end of the 10's/top end of the 9's for my wedding.
I know realistically SW/WW/RC just isn't for me, that I have to learn to make a lower carb diet work for me, but that I can't replace meals forever, but to lose weight, it is what works.
oooh am babbling again.
I know exactly where I need to lose the weight from, and I do feel a little like I'm punishing myself wearing certain tops at the moment, but sometimes hiding myself away is even worse if that makes sense?
Will get there...13 weeks to go x
Anyway, today I 'chose' to have 2 cookies, feel perfectly ok about it, have come home, put chicken in white wine in the oven, and whilst am typing this have an apple, and glass of orange (trying to up vits as I keep feeling light-headed still) and very very happy with my choice.
Perhaps I'm mad, and I'll probably regret saying this, but I feel like maybe I have turned a little corner, and maybe I am finally learning that for me in particular CD SS is a definite no no now, and that I can do a bit of food replacement, but I do need a little treat of no set choice, as we get offered/see different things every day, but that in my own head I know what is sensible and what is plain stupid and won't get me to the bottom end of the 10's/top end of the 9's for my wedding.
I know realistically SW/WW/RC just isn't for me, that I have to learn to make a lower carb diet work for me, but that I can't replace meals forever, but to lose weight, it is what works.
oooh am babbling again.
I know exactly where I need to lose the weight from, and I do feel a little like I'm punishing myself wearing certain tops at the moment, but sometimes hiding myself away is even worse if that makes sense?
Will get there...13 weeks to go x
Watergirl
Rock Solid
Hey hun, just catching up with diaries, but not going to get far as BF in soon!
You do sound a lot more positive and now I'm looking to you for that positivity!!! Defo would love to swap dresses via email. Do you want to message me your email addy and then I can reply.
P.S I cannot resist cookies either - those squidgy ones. We call them raw cookies, mmm
You do sound a lot more positive and now I'm looking to you for that positivity!!! Defo would love to swap dresses via email. Do you want to message me your email addy and then I can reply.
P.S I cannot resist cookies either - those squidgy ones. We call them raw cookies, mmm
