Bluegirls journey to ar*e island

bluegirl said:
Today is my week 8 whale in. I am hopeful of a tiny gain or STS, whatever it is I know why and what I need to do, which is a major plus.

I'm not a great believer in New Years resolutions, I want a Kay resolution (sorry thats my name, dont think I have ever said that before lol), I want my resolution to be to stick on the diet, via Nat's wide road, to learn about me, to spend time on me, and to enjoy the journey.

The time thing will be a real achievement. So many times we are working, doing for others, nuturing, making, being, but forgetting to look after ourselves. I know I am not the only one that is sometimes so tired they forget to put their magic night cream on. That have a shower because there isnt time for a bath, that doesnt spend time just looking after themselves. I think this is my biggest failing in life. (Is it a failure?)

So to get to "normal" weight I need to lose another 2 stone, plus what every happens tonight. And you know what, I know I can do it. I dont want to be tiny, I just want to have a size 14 - 16 wardrobe, lots more energy and not have to worry about every eating situation.

Phew. Time for a shake.

I'll be back later with my whale news. Have a good afternoon everyone x
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I totally agree with you, nurturing everything else seems to come naturally (sometimes things that dont even deserve it) nurturing ourselves maybe not so much.

It's great that you dropped those 2lbs this week - go kay!
 
Ah thanks ladies, I think you are all ace!

So, today has been hard, I am hungrier than a hungry horse. I could eat anything. Not sure what has happened. I wonder if its hormonal or just one of those days where you need something? Maybe its sun spots? A full moon? God who knows! I have had a small piece of cheese, just to try and take the edge off (Vegetarian and the closest thing to protein I could find), and it hasnt worked. Now the 1 lb of cheese in the fridge is calling my name.

So, the plan for tonight is to learn to crochet. Radical eh? There's football on the telly, my fella will be having a drink and eating nuts and I need everything I can to keep me away from both. I am a bit of a crafter, but I have never tried crochet and had a kit for Christmas, so that the rock and roll in our house this evening.

We're out in Manchester tomorrow night, a place called The Band on the Wall with DJ Mr Scruff. The plus for me is I've chosen to be the designated driver, so noone will know I'm avoiding drink for diet reasons. Also Mr S also is a tea fanatic, so its perfectly acceptable to have a cup of English Breakfast while making shapes (or doing the funky two step whatever floats your boat).
 
bluegirl said:
Ah thanks ladies, I think you are all ace!

So, today has been hard, I am hungrier than a hungry horse. I could eat anything. Not sure what has happened. I wonder if its hormonal or just one of those days where you need something? Maybe its sun spots? A full moon? God who knows! I have had a small piece of cheese, just to try and take the edge off (Vegetarian and the closest thing to protein I could find), and it hasnt worked. Now the 1 lb of cheese in the fridge is calling my name.

So, the plan for tonight is to learn to crochet. Radical eh? There's football on the telly, my fella will be having a drink and eating nuts and I need everything I can to keep me away from both. I am a bit of a crafter, but I have never tried crochet and had a kit for Christmas, so that the rock and roll in our house this evening.

We're out in Manchester tomorrow night, a place called The Band on the Wall with DJ Mr Scruff. The plus for me is I've chosen to be the designated driver, so noone will know I'm avoiding drink for diet reasons. Also Mr S also is a tea fanatic, so its perfectly acceptable to have a cup of English Breakfast while making shapes (or doing the funky two step whatever floats your boat).
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Uber jealous at MR scruff! My sister was once a respected music journalist and we used to get to see mr scruff and some other peeps the beat junkies all the time for free! Christ on a bike I would well be there with my super espresso stompin' like I just don't care, I love Manchester for going out!
 
bluegirl said:
Today is my week 8 whale in.

...I'll be back later with my whale news. Have a good afternoon everyone x
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What's all this whale-ing? Do you spear your pounds with harpoons? :confused: ;) I take it your spell-check's having a laugh (or is there a joke I've missed?)

Congratulations on the 2 pounds off! :clap: :clap:
 
We are very lucky living in Manchester, the night life is great. Scruff does one night a month so we try and go often as our old bones will let us! During term time it can be a very young crowd but new years is always fab. A few drinks (of water) in the northern quarter and I'll be swinging my pants - although I've a lovely new frock in a size smaller to wear!

Lily whale-in is my attempt at bringing humour to the horrors of getting my blubber weighed........although there is 2 stone less of it it might not be so embarrassing for too much longer xx
 
Two stone less of jelly!

I'm surprised kids know who mr scruff is, he's got to be getting towards his late 40's now! Thats why he loves his tea! If you peek at his feet I bet he also has his slippers on ;)

I love your whale in's! Always make me chortle
 
Scruff is actually the same age as me.........eeek! He was in the school year above me, so he must be close if not already 40. Back then he was not a scruff though, just Andy! He does lots of festivals so the kids get to know him. I think he'll always be one of the loved sons of Manchester, whatever peoples age. Greg Wilson is my other favorite, he also plays at BoTW, and Lose2Win you must have a weekend in Manchester, its such a lovely, friendly city, great shops and great night life too.

So I've just spend an hour when I should be cleaning reading posts and learning lots about myself. I can be really positive for other people, and I need to be able to turn that round for me. I need to love and care for me as much as I do for others. Does anyone else feel like that? I know I have talked about it a little on my diary before, but I still struggle.

This morning I've learnt that it'll be a long time before I view food as fuel. I suggested in a reply to a diary entry that we should give ourselves a week for each year that we have not viewed it this way. So 39 weeks for me. A long time, but an achievable and measurable time to be careful and to re-learn those habbits.

I want to post some stuff about my upbringing and my responses to food and life, but I'm not ready. Just want to say to Lara mainly, that being a mum is a really tough job, (I understand that now I am a step mum) and they/we dont always get it right. I dont think my Mum did, and it sounds like she's not on her own. But we dont need them to tell us we are ok. WE ARE OK!

Thanks everyone for your posts and support, honestly I am so so pleased I found this forum and you xxxxx
 
HA my sister now works for greg and tracey! Small small world!

Loved that post, you know I have mum issues already. I think all our stories will be similar, it's no ones fault, our parents where just products of their parents - but we - we can be different!
 
Wow this is definitely more than a coincidence that mum issues = mixed up often fat daughter. I'm barely speaking to mine at the moment which is sad cos she's the only one I got and I wish we could be closer. I just don't think she should of had kids :(

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Good morning ladies, well I wobbled my legs to the music had a boogie and drank water all night. And I had a fantastic time! Must admit that drunken folkes did get on my wick a little, but hey, I'm getting old now!!

Nat, its amazing how paths cross and really how small the world is (particularly the North West of England!), I may be cadging news/info off you about Mr Wilsons tour dates!

So Mothers, seems like lots of us have problems, but I am with Nat, lets make this where the cycle stops eh? My mum is 65 and I swear there hasnt been a day in her life when she has been happy with herself or her lot. Well ladies, today I am happy, and I am going to be happy all day!

Much love xxxx
 
What a lovely positive post. I'm glad you had a good night, it's always quite shocking how drunk people are when you are the sober one!! X
 
Haha! It's an awakening Kay! I don't drink normally unless it's a special occasion and I have been shocked many a time by how messy people get! Mind you I get equally messy off fresh Air, you know how I love to cut a rug!
 
I definately prefer life without the hangover, and I do feel more alive, but I have to admit relaxing with a glass of something had become far too routine before I gave myself the kick to start thinking about a change.

So, what was it that made me change? Was there a defining moment? Not really, a life long battle, times of being obsessed, times of really not caring. I guess this time I just cared and wanted to make a change.

What I have to make sure of that this is not another cycle, that this is a set change. I secretly want to do that with excercise, but as someone who hasnt really done anything since teenage netball I darent say it to anyone but you all that I want to be able to run.....I really think I'd be good at it! Its mobile, it would fit with my work (I can run anywhere wherever I am working), I love music so I could listen to everything I dont have time to while I jog around the block.

So the question is, how to I start, where do I start, when do I start. I know I need to go slowly, I know I need to start walking. Do people still start off on that scouts pace thing? Run then walk etc? Does anyone have any plans I can look at for incorporating excercise? On line or aps would be great.

I'm off work this week. I just knew how awful it would be so taken the time off, step son doesnt go back to school until Friday 13th (how stuipid is that?) and fella off till Friday. I am hoping we can have a good rid out and maybe even a spring clean. I cant stand "stuff" everywhere, and Christmas means stuff!

Have a good day everyone, I'm off to catch up on your diaries now xx
 
Great idea to run - I reckon lose2win might
Be a good person to ask as she does a lot of this herself :) I also want to start running again I used to be good at it! X
 
I've just posted on her diary, she's been AWOL, but I will ask her. Gonna have a look on line and at some aps later. I think I will need to do baby steps, 20 minute walk and build up. And cry. Probably! xx
 
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