Rachgleeson
Gold Member
I am the same tara, I think that's where I have been going wrong.
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PurpleMum
Silver Member
I'm glad you're feeling positive, and taking a step back to look at the big picture and figure out what is going to work of you. The belief in yourself is what will get you to you're ultimate goal. Sounds like you've worked out that you are doing this for the most important reason, not for a reunion or a holiday, but for you! I think that is fantastic x
KittyBling
Gold Member
So tonight I did something that I have NEVER done before and I am feeling very proud of myself. Dinner out tonight with my many and varied siblings plus husbands/wives/kids and my Mum and I ordered ONE course which was a (small) sirloin steak with veg and that was it! Everyone else had 2 course each with wine etc, I drove so no wine and because we were out early because of the kids I was able to go out for a walk when we got back, did 2.5 miles on top of nearly 4 miles this morning. I feel really good, very glad I didn't eat more and so glad I don't have that stuffed to the gills feeling. VERY proud that I could do this, normally I'd make every excuse in the book to give myself a wee treat/night off etc. YAY!
KB x
KB x
Rachgleeson
Gold Member
Great achievement. A nsv 
don't know if I would be strong enough for that yet. All this walking you are doing, there will be nothing left of you soon. Z
don't know if I would be strong enough for that yet. All this walking you are doing, there will be nothing left of you soon. Z
Mis-behave
Gold Member
That's fantastic ! When we go out cant resist the starters .. But do enjoy just having steak and salad/ veg - well done on all the walking
Have a look at this app striiv white shoe with wings green background - is a walking app that's also a game
following primal blueprint and experimenting with the 5:2 fasting diet
Have a look at this app striiv white shoe with wings green background - is a walking app that's also a game
following primal blueprint and experimenting with the 5:2 fasting diet
KittyBling
Gold Member
Thanks for the app, I had a look (and now I really want it!) but it's for iphone and I'm on android :sigh: Anyway I have wakened this morning with a wrecked back so there probably won't be much walking done for the next few days. It's an old injury from my nursing days and I know that rest is the only cure. Very annoyed! It must be all the walking I'm doing because I can't think what else would have flared it up. Many painkillers and muscle relaxants taken this morning so hopefully it will ease soon. I'll have to keep a very close eye on the calories while I can't exercise.
KB x
KB x
Rachgleeson
Gold Member
Hope your back is better soon, a bad back is awful - stops you doing so much. Take it easy and make sure you get plenty of rest
KittyBling
Gold Member
Thank you, ladies. I did manage a short and stately walk last night so don't feel too bad. I picked over a few things I shouldn't have food wise yesterday due to boredom and lack of exercise but not too bad at all and I'm back on it today. I'm hoping to get out for a short walk this morning, then we have our traditional May Day shenannigans (only genuine maypole in Ireland you know!) and then the big shop after that and another walk tonight. Back pain permitting of course.
KB x
KB x
Rachgleeson
Gold Member
Make sure you don't do too much. Enjoy your day just don't you go dancing round the maypole lol
just don't you go dancing round the maypole lol
KittyBling
Gold Member
Turned in to not a bad day all round. I had a slow and stately walk this morning, then walked up the high street for Mayday dancing, prancing and the like. Did my back exercises when I got back and thankfully managed to pop my back back in to place. It is still tender but much more functional now! Big shop done and another long walk tonight and all good on the food front, hoping for a really good loss this week (aiming for 3) and hoping to stay off the scales until weigh day on Friday,
KB x
KB x
Rachgleeson
Gold Member
Good luck with trying to stay off the scales, I find it so hard to stay away from them. You will be walking in your sleep tonight haha.
KittyBling
Gold Member
Another really positive day for me today. Food all good and LOADS of exercise, I even got my bike out tonight for the first time in years, did 4.5 miles, will have a sore bum tomorrow I think! I also ate all the midges in County Down on the way back, I wonder how many calories that was? Tried on some clothes today, none of them fit but I reckon another half stone or so and I'll start fitting in to a few nice things! Don't know where all this motivation is coming from but I hope it keeps coming!
KB x
KB x
Rachgleeson
Gold Member
Yay for all the motivation. I think I am slowly getting some too
with all the exercise you will be in the clothes in no time. I have a bike but am afraid to go out on my own and don't have a helmet or anything.
Mis-behave
Gold Member
Those midges have loads of kcals lol well done on getting on ya bike 4.5 miles def a good 1st outing ! Hope your not to sore tomorrow.
following primal blueprint and experimenting with the 5:2 fasting diet
4.5 miles def a good 1st outing ! Hope your not to sore tomorrow.following primal blueprint and experimenting with the 5:2 fasting diet
KittyBling
Gold Member
You'd think my bum should be padded enough to stop me getting saddle sore-not so! Apart from that no ill effects from the cycling and I have done 3 miles walking this morning with the dog, just had yogurt/sultanas/sunflower seeds for breakfast, feeling good, off out to visit Mum and collect some music from music shop for small son. More later!
KB x
KB x
Rachgleeson
Gold Member
You really are very positive at the moment. They had gel cushions for bike seats in lidl the other day, they did down here anyway not sure about up there have a lovely day.
have a lovely day.
PurpleMum
Silver Member
As well as the padded seats, there is stuff fondly referred to as 'chub rub' It gave me the giggles when I got told about it. There is a proper name for it, but I'd have to check. Cyclists use it, and some curvy women find it useful when they are exercising. I don't know why, but it makes me giggle like a school girl.
It gave me the giggles when I got told about it. There is a proper name for it, but I'd have to check. Cyclists use it, and some curvy women find it useful when they are exercising. I don't know why, but it makes me giggle like a school girl.
