Caledonian Dukan

[CaledoniaDreaming]

Today's menu:
B - Bacon, eggs & mushroom; L - Tuna salad; D - Mince, cabbage soup; S - rhubarb & yoghurt, ginger muffin

Still really weary, going to bed at same time as kids - again. Still desperately wanting comfort food and grumpy. Maybe PMT? Bleurgh.

 

[sididd]

CD I'm sending a massive Dukan hug to you, things will get better be strong x and once you get totm out of the way hopefully your stomache and knees will be next. Dont give in maybe a week of early nights with the kids is what your body needs xxx

 

[CaledoniaDreaming]

CD I'm sending a massive Dukan hug to you, things will get better be strong x and once you get totm out of the way hopefully your stomache and knees will be next. Dont give in maybe a week of early nights with the kids is what your body needs xxx

Thanks, appreciate it. As I'm so exhausted I must need sleep but as I'm on my own with the children until July having no me-time in the evening really gets me down. Feels like I'm constantly working or sleeping, if that makes sense? Love my kids to bits but they are definitely hard work on my own and even more-so when I don't feel good. Sleep is best though.

 

[ellie1969]

Sending hugs your way xx

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[sarafvrm]

Learn to love what sleep does for you! It's 'me-time' too! I'm a great one to talk, I feel fit to drop when shooing the little ones to bed (I leave the older ones to their own devices now) but once they're out of the way I can watch TV and read for hours. Need to force myself to turn the light out earlier. Take care and keep smiling! x

 

[CHRISR]

hope you are feeling chirpier today CD x

 

[sididd]

CD those inserts I'm wearing are alao helping my knees think because they making me walk correct it must be aligning my knees and taking preasure off.....worth a try CD xxx

 

[trudyc]

Hey Mrs CD - can't help you be less sleepy but just sending you loads of positive, energetic vibes to give you a bit of a boost - all of your MM friends are thinking of you too - you have lasted this long - the finish line is most definitely in sight - don't falter at the last - head up, smile on your face and kick on to the finish line - it will be soooooo worth it! x

 

[CaledoniaDreaming]

Well, am finally feeling a little less weary - think I've had a virus as I've never been so low before! Going to bed in a minute so will postpone catching up on everyone's posts till tomorrow or Thurs but am so glad I'm getting there. Hard to imagine, I have actually been so exhausted I couldn't stand the thought of turning the computer on or even reading . And the housework has just gone to hell . Hardest thing about young children is having to carry on regardless - I'm pretty sure a couple of days in bed at the beginning of feeling really bad would have stopped it lingering. Tomorrow it's SALT for my boy so fingers crossed about what they say, Doctor for me, Highland Dancing lesson for 7 year old after school and Parent's Evening. Role on the weekend. Thanks for the support guys.

 

[CaledoniaDreaming]

CD those inserts I'm wearing are alao helping my knees think because they making me walk correct it must be aligning my knees and taking preasure off.....worth a try CD xxx

Thanks - I think I'll get them for my winter boots, I had them as a child/teenager free on the NHS and they were amazing. I just don't like spending money on myself but this, I think, would be well worth it. The Birkenstocks I bought are great.

 

[sididd]

Had a look on the website some nice toeposts, thinking of them for holidays, then I spoil myself and put my heals on and spoil the good work lol

 

[sididd]

Had a look on the website some nice toeposts, thinking of them for holidays, then I spoil myself and put my heals on and spoil the good work lol so pleased your getting back to yourself hard work having kids and not being 100% xxx

 

[CaledoniaDreaming]

Had a look on the website some nice toeposts, thinking of them for holidays, then I spoil myself and put my heals on and spoil the good work lol so pleased your getting back to yourself hard work having kids and not being 100% xxx

I got toeposts and they are lovely!

 

[CaledoniaDreaming]

Hmm, time to refocus and stay positive regardless of feeling low. So, going to make a point of coming on here even if it's not for long. My two youngest went to a birthday party this afternoon - they had a great time but are slightly hyper now! Whilst I was there I started talking to another Mum who has lost 1 and a half stone since Xmas (Slimming World) and when I said that I'm nearly seven stone lighter than last January she was gobsmacked. Apparently, she has been thinking that I was a natural skinny who has never been over a size 12 eek:). Think I've made her feel a bit better and positive, losing weight is possible with self-control. It was really nice to hear someone thinking this as I still feel huge inside my head and at the minute am constantly fighting the urge to gorge on carbs and sugar.

Today's PV:
B - Yoghurt flavoured with raspberry S/F jelly; L - Tuna & Egg Salad, D - Stir-fried chicken, beansprouts, mushrooms, onions; S - warm ginger muffin

 

[trudyc]

DON"T let the carb monster beat you CD - it's a sneaky bug!!!! x

 

[CaledoniaDreaming]

DON"T let the carb monster beat you CD - it's a sneaky bug!!!! x

Ha Trudy, you are so right! Would love a cartoon of a carb-monster to put on my fridge - shame I'm useless at drawing .

 

[kirsty822001]

Hi Caledonia crikey thats some weight loss, I have your words in my head 'losing weight is possible with self-control' I like that, its so true! thankyou.

 

[sididd]

Morning skinny xxx great to hear your motivations back so get your self on hear more regular. Your an inspiration xxx

 

[ellie1969]

your one insperational (cant spell lol) lady... i dont know if i could have coped and stayed on track like you did with your brood being constantly ill injured etc etc lol huge pat on the back and wont be long till hubbys home for good

 

[CaledoniaDreaming]

Morning skinny xxx great to hear your motivations back so get your self on hear more regular. Your an inspiration xxx

Wow, what a lovely thing to say, thanks Sid.

Today the sun is shining and I only have two of my children here - amazing how much easier two is, I'd forgotten! Have put the fuschias outside on the windowsill for the day, swept the kitchen floor (OMG, I've been letting things slide ) but now sat drinking lovely Ethiopian coffee, listening to Soul music and on here. Feel a lot more at peace than I have done for a long time. Just wish July would come quicker as miss Mr CD so much, he is my best friend and my soul mate and even after all these years/children/hard times I adore him. There, soppiness over! Going to get the washing on the line and saunter down the canal to feed the ducks/ducklings I think, housework can be done later...much later!

Today's PV:
B - Scrambled eggs, mushrooms; L - Chicken salad; D - Dukan bolognese, salad; S - mocha muffin

Tomorrow's PP:
B - Scrambled eggs; L - Tuna x 2; D - Peppered steak; S - Rhubarb & ginger muffin