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The train has departed Loserville - Next stop Happy Town.

996 replies

LoserNoMore · 23/04/2013 19:06

Just went to post on my other thread but it's full already!

I'll attempt to link it but I'm on my phone so probably won't work.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1726699-Last-train-to-Loserville-Part-2

Excuse the cheesy title, my brain won't work. Just going to read last few replies on old thread.

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lazarusb · 12/05/2013 09:55

I recommend the Hairy Bikers diet - the weight has fallen off incredibly easily. I'm now the same weight I was 18 years when I met dh Shock

Four exams down for me, one last one on Wednesday - my favourite module Grin Then I'm going to start skipping!

Take it easy LNM, if anyone deserves a lazy weekend, it's you!

JaxTellerIsAllMine · 12/05/2013 10:19

I am doing low carb - it is so easy to do, I dont feel deprived and I lost 2.5 stone last year on it. When my back 'went' in Oct last year I was unable to cook/stand/move so I had to eat whatever I could easily scoff while in a semi upright position on the bed. And that was whatever the DC or DH made me! Also Christmas came... lots of chocolates, wine, etc and I put 1.5 stone on from Nov - March.

Im already 8lbs down and I am seriously scoffing lots of delicious food. Just no bread, pasta, rice.

Anyway, not done much either this weekend, both DC had swimming parties, 1 on friday, 1 on saturday night, so that was my social life. Grin

Lazy Sunday here, doing laundry, getting organised for the coming week, making sure homework is done... I think some people envisage weekends as 'family' time which sometimes happens, but mostly we have things we want to get done before the week starts and I know DH just wants to chill some weekends when he has had a hectic work weed. I would really like to go out with friends over the weekend, so dont automatically think "oh, its the weekend, Jax will want to spend it will family"

Coz, sometimes I dont!

LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 11:03

Monday is a good day to start a diet Grin. Low carb for me too so Jax, any tips and recipe's will be greatly appreciated.

LNM sorry for confusing NC lol. Don't know why I'm paranoid about 'outtage' - I lead a v boring life!

Im thankful to be well again. Still got some health issues to work through but I'm positive thinking and glad to still be here. Pneumonia was a right horrible time but I was lucky I was in hospital. If anyone deserves a break, it should be you. Let's
all hope for a good week Brew

LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 11:04

Lazarusb hang on in there. You have my admiration tackling all those exams. Good luck for your last one!

JaxTellerIsAllMine · 12/05/2013 12:40

Esme - are you on the bootcamp thread? BIWI has a whole LC recipe thread, helpful hints and tips etc. It has spiralled to a whole new level. I cook something new or a version of it all the time and never get bored. My fave veggie is Celeriac - I make remoulade and it is so tasty. I cooked a whole 3 course meal for my friends ( who dont LC ) and they had no idea it was lc. Grin But they all said how tasty and delicious and filling it was.

LoserNoMore · 12/05/2013 12:56

I always feel so much better cutting out carbs but I miss potatoes so much. I just need to tone up but it's so much effort and finding the time although if I gave up MN I'd have plenty of time! God forbid.

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LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 13:45

Hehe, life without MN?! NO CHANCE!
Jax, I shall have to get my wobbly backside over to the bootcamp thread then. What's BIWI though? I could certainly do with the inspiration.

LNM - my skin clears up loads when I give up carbs and I feel so much healthier. Why are they so darn tasty and addictive then Angry

lazarusb · 12/05/2013 13:58

Little Esme - Thank you, that's very kind. Pneumonia is one of those illnesses that scares me, having seen 3 family members with it in the last 10 years. They all talk about how frightening and painful it is. So you have my admiration too.

We cut down to 50g of carbs, couldn't give them up all together. Wasn't sure if I was going to cope at first tbh, but got used to it in about 2 weeks and struggle to eat more than that now. I will never, ever give up carbs completely though Grin

swallowedAfly · 12/05/2013 16:28

i'm doing intermittent fasting. have lost just over a stone so far with very little sense of deprivation. low carbing would always lead to gaining it back again for me as i like carbs and i'd just go back to them. i need something that can stick and a couple of days of not eating or only eating very little a week suits me.

i've had a lazy weekend and i know what you mean about the niggling feeling but i needed it so it hasn't been wasted really. rest is part of what needs 'doing'.

when do the girls get home?

CabbageLeaves · 12/05/2013 16:43

I'm cooking the roast, nibbling a bar of Galaxy with caramelised hazelnuts, envisaging a glass of wine later...

Blush
Doha · 12/05/2013 17:01

5:2 diet is great and so easy to do. 500 calories twice weekly then basically eat and drink normally the rest of the week. Weight goes down by about 1lb a week and it doesn't feel like dieting.

JaxTellerIsAllMine · 12/05/2013 18:08

Esme - BIWI is a poster, used to be Because Im Worth It. She knows lots about low carbing and keeps those on the thread in line with a big stick she is actually lovely and gives good advice.

Low carbing doesnt mean NEVER having rice, spuds or pasta again, its about controlling yourself. Just think about the amount of carbs you consume in a day without thinking, cereal for breakfast, sandwich for lunch, pasta/pots/rice for main meal. That is far too much and whoever said why is it addictive, well thats just it, its addictive, like sugar. Breaking the habit is hard but well worth it. I have more energy, my skin wasnt bad before, but I can see a huge difference, just in hydration levels of my skin (also a smoker, so BAD girl) and exercise is easier because you arent bloated or having sugar spikes (you all know the shaky feeling) during the day.

There is a scientifically proven way of eating - paleo/cave man which is similar to lc but not as strict on carbs. As humans we were never meant to eat grains/processed food, but its become the norm...

Steps off soapbox Grin

Sorry for slight derail.

LNM - weekends are just other days, nothing exciting unless we make them more exciting. I was chatting to a hairdresser friend, they dont really have a full weekend, most work Saturdays too. Its funny how we just assume everyone is 'off' Sat/Sun.

LoserNoMore · 12/05/2013 18:12

Ex appeared at the door without girls at 2pm. He had left them with his sister because he wanted to talk to me alone face to face. I told him no chance. He totally caught me off guard and next minute he was in the kitchen. He said h

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Doha · 12/05/2013 18:22

R U OK???
I am fairly close if needed

LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 18:23

LNM. You ok?

LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 18:30

Shite - I'm really, really hoping that LNM has had a power cut or something.

LoserNoMore · 12/05/2013 18:36

Sorry, my screen froze and I lost connection. Not sure if this will even post.

I'm ok, need to go out just now but I'll update later.

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LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 18:38

Phew! Good! I see your post.

Catch up with you later. Hope you're ok after your visit from H.

candodad · 12/05/2013 18:43

I dont want to be an alarmist or drama "queen" but anyone could of written that message?

Not like anyone could check or anything and I really do hope I am wrong.

Hope all is okay

cjel · 12/05/2013 18:48

Don't think he has been abusive before has he? Hope you are ok LNM

CabbageLeaves · 12/05/2013 20:14

I had a similar situation LNM. I gave him warnings to leave...he refused until we had talked. I gave him warnings to leave ...he refused... The police removed him because I called them to ask for advice.

If he wishes to talk he needs to arrange it in advance and not force the situation. He needs to know this. How dare he treat you so disrespectfully. How dare his sister collude.

He may wish to talk. He can ask but not force it. You have a right to choose when to talk and not be caught off guard

Arsehole

CabbageLeaves · 12/05/2013 20:16

I wish I near you LNM. I'd be there right now if needed

Fairenuff · 12/05/2013 20:18

He really should not be coming into your house without an invitation. How are you LNM? Hope you're ok?

LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 20:19

Arsehole is the word.

I'm guessing that LNM has gone to get her dd's? I really hope she's ok.

LittleEsme · 12/05/2013 20:21

I'm wishing the same Cabbage, I really am.
I'd definitely be over there if needed.