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Let it SHIIIIIII-IIINE, Let it Shine....waltzing about in rude good health like we are all in an M&S ad

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BiteOfFun · 27/10/2009 11:36

Welcome to the latest in our series of healthy eating threads (26 and counting)!

The emphasis is on health (which is sometimes rude when we get chatting frivolously, as is our tendency), and weight loss where desired. I obviously don't desire it enough, as I am the same weight as when I started, but some of our regulars are mere shadows of their former selves ...

Do come and sign in here if you are with us, or want to join in- all welcome.

We try a variety of approaches, and there is always a lot of support and quite a few laughs along the way. Shiney is the head honcho round these parts, and we do get to be regaled with her embarrassing stories before the rest of MN, so that's always a big draw

Join us if you will!

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HydeTheCock · 28/10/2009 22:38

(((Syc))) Yay that has cheered me up, don't worry about 5lb+ I was 12lb+ when I came back on but back to normal now. Glad to have you back

Now, now, now, now, now. I am sooooo sorry for my ridiculous woe is me rant last night. Let this be a warning to everyone about what can happen when you have MN open and then check your bank account at the same time.

Writing on here was like spilling it all out, and has allowed me to focus a bit more instead of it going round and round in my head.

I am truely touched (and a little embarressed) by the kind offers of help I have recieved tears, yes real tears were shed. My post was not and continuing posts will not be a cry for help or appeal of any kind, I would loath anyone to think such a thing of me, or to feel obliged to offer help.

So last night after my cyber break down, I told DP the news and he was as always wonderful, said he didn't care a jot, we would be together in a beautiful home (not 5 ppl in a 2 bed flat)and would have a wonderful time. I went to bed feeling slightly better in a wearing rose tinted specs way

Woke up at 2am with blinding tooth ache, then was sick. Got back to sleep at 4.30amish.

Up at 7, got 3 kids dressed and dropped round to Mums as we had a solicitors apt re DP's immigration. Got bus at 9.50am, DP needed to take pics to send to home office so went to with draw £10 to pay for them. The cashpoint took my card Halifax said they have no idea why and will send a new one

Went to DP's apt for 11am only to be told they had sent the worng apt out, it should have been for next week as our solicitor was on holiday all week ggrrrr.

Bus back to Mums told her all my woes, she said don't worry it's horrible, but you just manage, reminded me some of the best Christmases we have had have been done on little or no money. She then went up stairs and bought the Grinch who stole Christmas down, and read the last few pages, which was wonderful and made me cry.

I then went and pawned my old wedding ring and got £60 for it, have organised a meeting with student services to see if they can help, have filled in a form for help with child care for DS and I should get that from student finance (only around £100 but it will all count).

One of my brothers contacted me after hearing my news (it travels fast in my family) and has told me I'm not to worry about putting any money in for my younger brother 18th bday(£200 rust bucket car) next month or my Mum and Dads Silver anniversary present (flights to the Shetland Isles) because he will put extra in and say its from me.

I have cancelled DS's 4th bday party (11th November/two weeks today) and have checked boots points total and I have £26 to spend in store so toiletries are sorted.

Wow busy day, we are in the shit but it just has to be dealt with. I have a roof over my families head and warm beds to sleep in which is more than some people.

I'm so sorry laying this all on you, but it really is helping just to write/type it all down.

shineoncrazycockchatter · 28/10/2009 22:39

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bellavita · 28/10/2009 22:44

Jaq, what a lovely post , am so glad you feel a little brighter.

Syc, wow that is some labour - after having two sections myself, I am always of those kinda births.

I think Shiney is glad you are back.... (so am I)

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SycamoretreeIsVile · 28/10/2009 22:46

Jac - totally impressed with your Dunkirk Spirit. DH and I ebayed like our life depended on it when things got that tight for us over summer (buying my groceries on credit card, what joy).

We are here to listen though I am clearly not the best person to give ANYONE financial advice

So WOW, DP became a real racist and has properly gone gone gone? Furreal I miss all the drama.

Who called us names man? Man, they really suck.

I won't leave you for another month, but I can only come back if I don't have to feel the pressure to be whip cracker for the moment because I just don't have the energy or head space. Hopefully I will at some point.

I have just revived my yog brekka. But the croissants call me daily.

SycamoretreeIsVile · 28/10/2009 22:49

Shiney stop it. Bad friend my arse.

I always knew where I could find you all

VineGruesomeTits · 28/10/2009 22:51

Thats the spirit Jaq, as my diddy biddy says 'your heath is your wealth'

Nice to see you back Syc, have you meet terrywogancock yet?

VineGruesomeTits · 28/10/2009 22:53

Also, have you seen my pumpkin effort?

VineGruesomeTits · 28/10/2009 22:54

heath = health by the way

SqueezyCheesyCock · 28/10/2009 22:55

Great post Jac!

Have you ladies voted for your favourite Halloween name yet?

There's quite a few good ones, hard to choose just one. ABetaDad (ADeadBat) is winning at the moment.

VineGruesomeTits · 28/10/2009 22:56

i voted for mamazon

SycamoretreeIsVile · 28/10/2009 22:56

Why are some of your name clickable and in brighter blue and underlined now, and others not?

Like you're not Shiney.

SqueezyCheesyCock · 28/10/2009 22:56

....or rather ABatDead (I think, can't quite remember now?)

VineGruesomeTits · 28/10/2009 22:58

The ones highlighted and underlined, are the ones with profiles

you can check by clicking on mine, you may also notice my pumpkin effort while you are there

HydeTheCock · 28/10/2009 22:59

Thank you for all the advice, unfortunately I have nothing to sell, I am on freecycle (had some lovely furniture from there) and I'm checking ebay for bargains for Christmas.

My DC's are

DD1 4and a half
DS is 3 but will be 4 in a couple of weeks
DD2 is 2

I do not want to take from anyone, so if you ahve something that you were planning to sell on let me know the price and I will decide if I need it etc. Nobody should be out of pocket on this, I am adamant with that.

If anyone sees any good offers for Xmas foody stuff or decorations please let me know so I can snap up some bargains.

All new FB people I accepted the requests and you should be members/able to post. If anyone wants to add me my initials are VC.

SycamoretreeIsVile · 28/10/2009 23:01

Right. I have to sleep now.

Nice pumpkin Vine. x

VineGruesomeTits · 28/10/2009 23:02

Thanks

SqueezyCheesyCock · 28/10/2009 23:03

Vinny

HydeTheCock · 28/10/2009 23:06

Oooooh vinny your pumpkin is great

My Mum bought me the kids a pumkin.

It's going to be done tomorrow. Please no ideas on how to use the pumpkin insides to feed the family for the week, I may actually shoot myself.

HydeTheCock · 28/10/2009 23:09

Syc --- "So WOW, DP became a real racist"

I love it.

BecauseImWorthIt · 28/10/2009 23:40

So how many of you are going to the Mn Christmas do? I'm terrified looking forward to meeting you!

HydeTheCock · 29/10/2009 00:00

I was going to, despite being nervous because of my size but I thought I would front it out.

However, it is now struck of my list due to financial issues.

If a miracle happens I shall be there.

DEMlostandtired · 29/10/2009 00:51

SYC IS BACK!!! SYC IS BACK!!! FANTASTIC!

Jaq, glad to hear you are feeling slightly more in control of the situation. money worries are crap. Hope student finance are to crap at getting things sorted for you. Am still trying to get my fees sorted at least uni are understanding. have you hit the uni support lot for help yet? They are very good.

I am too much of a chicken to do the mnet
christmas do. I need babysitting at social events as i am prone to foot in mouth disease and panicking. Not going to happen. Will happily do a smaller meet up but not big social thingies. Plus London is too far to travel and evenings are an issue due to babysitter issues. cant think of any more excuses

Almost got the assignments done. just got to type up the last question and proof the second one. the first has been submitted already. Going to tackle the bomb site tomo. Will have to see. Want to have a tidy bedroom when ds gets back. I feel the office is going to be temporarily messy (he cant get up there). Hopefully tomorrow will be ok when i pick him up. Right last bit to do then bed.

NormaSknockers · 29/10/2009 06:45

Just dashing by to say morning

Catch you all soon, stay on the wagon people

FlamingoBingo · 29/10/2009 06:49

Jac - so pleased you're feeling happier at the moment

DEM - please, please don't worry about what your DS said. That is just what happens when children have separated/divorced parents. Trust me! My mum, who was a million zillion times better than my dad, used to have to put up with my brother behaving horribly before and after every visit with my dad, and having to be pulled off him when he dropped us back home. Must have been heartbreaking for her. But it's not that he wants his dad more than you, it's that he wants you both together and he can't cope with his huge feelings and they come out as a very basic "I've had a nice time at Dad's so I don't want to be with Mum" - that is not actually what he wants though.

I'm not doing the MN Christmas do - too far. If they ever do one within 1 hour of me then I would

DH's first day at work today. I've got up early to keep him company while he gets ready. He's just ironing a shirt (no more doing that job at work now!) and is getting picked up at 7.30 by his boss who lives near us. He was going to drive, but his boss has sorted out his car already so he needs a lift so he can drive his shiny new car back home this evening.

I am wondering if I'll get to speak to him at all in the day - I know I'm going to be wanting to see how it's going the whole time!

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