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There's nothing swede about me - 10/10

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BBBee · 25/01/2009 14:23

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mollyroger · 30/01/2009 11:31

It's not exactly your core value (that might be Dancing Queen ) but I thought it was apt for now...

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:35

molly v v good
please let me supply my own to share the joy of this

mollyroger · 30/01/2009 11:38

oh Stuffit YES!!! my boys can sing this word perfect and often do

mollyroger · 30/01/2009 11:39

and Tiny, your Kate Bush song is, of course, Running Up That Hill

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:48

it's like you've got that thing, where you see words and days of the week as colours synasthesiwotsit only it's music and people for you

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:53

just eaten an absolute bucket of broccoli and carrot and feel stacked, just stacked

plus a couple of apples earlier..we've found nice ones so we don't have to have fluffy Chinese or GD

they're like Cox's only sweeter, smaller and smoother also have located a source of Granny Smith which I don't normally like that much but it was fab to find something to get my teeth into

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:54

plus they are local apples so don't cost 1.75 a pound

TinyBlueFeather · 30/01/2009 11:54

Trying hard to frown and be grumpy....but it just isn't working. I don't even like using the angry emoticon.

I like the Llama song.

dunno if it is a core value song but definately sets my bum a wiggling and puts a smile on my face

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:55

why are you grumpy

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:56

my goodness what's in that video? it's "not available in this country".. the censors must have had a go

is there bad language?

TinyBlueFeather · 30/01/2009 11:57

Oh and despite my woes, I have still kept my new years resolution and haven't bought ANY clothes. 1 month down and 11 to go.

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:59

"there's a star..fruit.. waiting in the sky.."

just noticed we you got to 937

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 11:59

that's very good what's the reason for the resolution

TinyBlueFeather · 30/01/2009 12:02

Oh, stuffit, I have been having a bad start to the year and have some health issues, and have been struggling to maintain a cheerful demeanor. I usually run like mad to keep the demons at bay but am supposed to be taking it a bit easier for a few months but the demons keep threatening to come back.

I am trying to take a bit of an MN break because it keeps eeking out on here and I don't like being a miserable git individual.

And I keep swearing, which is a bad sign.

TinyBlueFeather · 30/01/2009 12:03

And the resolution is because I got in the habit of treating myself when life got bad, and am in a lot of debt.

It got VERY bad.

TinyBlueFeather · 30/01/2009 12:04

You see, you are all so lovely, I am doing it again. I can't even lurk properly.

mollyroger · 30/01/2009 12:04

Starfruit....waiting in the pie....?

Tiny, please don't leave us!

Stuffit, lol at Syneasthesia. I am incapable of doing anything without music. I do think in terms of songs, I suppose [overgrown teenager]

mollyroger · 30/01/2009 12:07

Tiny, come up north iomediately and we'll have a clothes swap party!

Or, more realistically, have one yourself. Great way to get new clothes for free and have some wine fun with friends. The rule is that everyone must bring at least one item that they'd be proud to give to someone and anything else they want - can also be shoes, jewellery, bags whatever.

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 12:16

Tiny I remember a couple of weeks ago you were very down but putting on a very brave face. Shall I swear for you? Bastards.

I like Starfruit waiting in the Pie that was clever

clothes swap parties sound like a good idea

stuffitllama · 30/01/2009 12:19

molly's will be all blue stripey trousers and neckerchiefs

TinyBlueFeather · 30/01/2009 12:27

Oh, look, it is the end of the thread so nobody will notice and I can start on the new thread and pretend I didn't write any of this.

I can't even name change to offload because my brain scrambles and I mess that up.

I am trying so hard to sort money out and H is researching new printers and drinks most, but not every night. And I get mad and think why should I try so hard all the time?

We are having family therapy but I have repressed so much of my feelings to keep it all together that I get pretty screwed up. I am not really allowed to get angry.

So I have 'ishooes.'

And I need to get out. To run, or cycle to deal with the negative energy that builds up inside. I used to do boxercise and wish there was somewhere around here that I cpould do it again

H is jealous and possesive and even gets huffy when I text friends, or make pressies for them and won't even discuss things I tell him about stuff I natter about in here. I just get raised eyebrows and 'hmmmm'. Coming to a meet-up is almost out of the question. Edpecially on my own. But if we both came he would be charming and likeable, and I would like an
ungrateful person.

He even asks about how much I am sweating if I am a little bit late back from a run.

He isn't all bad but it is very very hard work.

Everything is always everybody elses fault and sometimes I feel like a third child and not A 39 YEAR OLD WOMAN.

I got told off for getting DD clean pyjamas out when there were a clean pair on her bed. And I just apologised. He goes mad at the children for talking over the television and sometimes I take them out of the house for a quiet life, but if I am watching something, he does a running commentary.

He is being quite supportive now about my health problems, but has been very critical for so long and implied that I have been not eating on purpose when sometimes, I simple can't.

There has been so much shouting sometimes, that most of the time I keep my opinions to myself.

I have just suffered a bereavement and keep getting the roller coaster of emotions that that brings, but again, can't deal with them the way I like to because, it nearly floors me.

It will all be OK in time but I have had a long, long hard nearly two years, and I need a break. Not to be in pain, or feeling too sick and tired to function, or worrying about money, or trying to keep H and DS apart. (it is improving, but oh god
it has been so hard to get them the father they deserve).

I should delete this, so please please excuse me. If it wasn't the end of the thread I wouldn't dream of doing a post like this but it all hangs there, and sometimes, just sometimes, I don't feel up to being strong and juggling everything. So I am sorry Franny, but forgive me for this one.

mollyroger · 30/01/2009 12:44

Major, major {{{{hugs}}}}

I don't know what to say. I have gathered from your posts that H is Not Supportive and Difficult but heavens!
I just want to to know that you sound like an amazing woman who doesn't have the life she deserves and one day I would love to meet you. And you are most welcome to offload here, or email or phone. xx

TooTicky · 30/01/2009 13:02

Hey Feather, good sharing! {{{{{{{xxxxx}}}}}}}
These fruity bitches are great, you are in good hands.

TooTicky · 30/01/2009 13:03

That sounded patronising and it wasn't suposed to

And DON'T apologise, okay? Or we will tickle you [stern]

TinyBlueFeather · 30/01/2009 13:04

OK I hope I am not stepping on anybodies toes but.....

here you go fruity bitches, get thee over here!!

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