I get locked down. Tiers go up again.

[Cismyfatarse]

New Fred.

I guess the benefit of hiring is also that you can tell if you like a particular model or not so might help if you want to buy later. DH been offered crazy money for his weight plates as everyone is looking for equipment. He'd already built up a bit of a collection just before lock down started as he was getting frustrated at not always being able to get on what he wanted at the actual gym.

This is the treadmill we got last year - looks like most of the treadmills on the Argos website are out of stock!

It's quite a hefty bugger so not foldable or anything. But it's good, and we keep it in the garage anyway.

www.lwrfitness.com/be-your-best-challenge-with-lucy/

I do these work outs. Started last Easter. I definitely find the time daily to do one (well when family members don't turn yellow and stress me out!!!) I cast it from my phone to the tv. It's been really helping my mindset.

I am disgusted with myself for how much I have let myself go. Last year my attitude was do what you need to do to get yourself and DDs through. If overindulgence is comfort you can deal with it later. Then when I was back it school it was so exhausting, fraught and lonely (despite how good it was to be with the pupils) that overindulgence remained my coping mechanism. Now we're locked down again -same . I am looking at non wired bralettes, lounge wear - fat compliant clothing.

By the time I switch the laptop off it's dark and time to make dinner. My step count went down when I had to stay at the front in my zone now I scarcely move.

I need to get a grip but can't motivate myself to start which increases self criticism.

But I did ugly cry today for a positive reason- DPs had their first doses. Hadn't had their letters but living close to the surgery came in handy when there were 2 cancellations. Despite his lung and her heart conditions they sprinted apparently. I didn't expect the relief to make me so emotional.

Those look good grovee and the Reebok treadmill include

That's lovely news re the dp lidl .

I've developed a sideline in long cardies and swing style knits!

Ah good news Lidlfix! The relief is amazing isn't it? I had a cry when ours were done and wasn't expecting to at all.

@Lidlfix

I am disgusted with myself for how much I have let myself go. Last year my attitude was do what you need to do to get yourself and DDs through. If overindulgence is comfort you can deal with it later. Then when I was back it school it was so exhausting, fraught and lonely (despite how good it was to be with the pupils) that overindulgence remained my coping mechanism. Now we're locked down again -same . I am looking at non wired bralettes, lounge wear - fat compliant clothing.

By the time I switch the laptop off it's dark and time to make dinner. My step count went down when I had to stay at the front in my zone now I scarcely move.

I need to get a grip but can't motivate myself to start which increases self criticism.

But I did ugly cry today for a positive reason- DPs had their first doses. Hadn't had their letters but living close to the surgery came in handy when there were 2 cancellations. Despite his lung and her heart conditions they sprinted apparently. I didn't expect the relief to make me so emotional.

Aww -

I am just having the comfy trouser conversation on whatsapp with a friend. I've stuck to jeans and I have actually managed to lose a bit of weight but I am very unfit and still fat and not budged either way in weight for the last 2 weeks.

It just all feels too much sometimes.

Glad that lidl DPs got their vacc today and you must be very relieved and I guess a wee bit of stress has just been greeted oot..

@IncludeWomenInTheSequel That does look good and good to have a recommendation.

@Lidlfix that’s good about your DPs.😊 I skis must do something. I comfort ate and did nothing during first lockdown as I was so mental. Then hit the fitness hard and was just seeing results when everything shut. I worked really really hard and spent a fortune on gym memberships for ds and me, and a PT. All gone to pot now, and I’m feeling pretty low and concerned that I’ll die of Covid through giant obesity, or have to be removed by the fire service!

@WouldBeGood

I’m thinking the summer for gyms?

Please no DD gym may not last till summer 🥲 Didn’t catch the update. So absolutely no travel this year, no word on schools/nurseries opening?

Well one of the reasons it’s taking so long to get under control is our feeble TT system. Absolutely shocking all these positive people in the general population. Some days only 1/5 of cases contacted. Ah well it’s what we have to deal with.

Boris is PM of the UK I’ve no issue with him visiting Scotland Wales or NI. As for snipes at his physical appearance so childish and immature.

Be kind to yourself Lidl, it's been a bloody stressful time, especially for teachers

[quote WouldBeGood]@IncludeWomenInTheSequel That does look good and good to have a recommendation.

@Lidlfix that’s good about your DPs.😊 I skis must do something. I comfort ate and did nothing during first lockdown as I was so mental. Then hit the fitness hard and was just seeing results when everything shut. I worked really really hard and spent a fortune on gym memberships for ds and me, and a PT. All gone to pot now, and I’m feeling pretty low and concerned that I’ll die of Covid through giant obesity, or have to be removed by the fire service![/quote]
Anyone been watching shut ins on Channel 4? Heartbreaking but currently serving as a warning to myself.

The dark before I switch the laptop off is driving me nuts. My youngest is hardly getting out the door because of it. I just think it's so unfair.
I wish I could trust big brother to take him out but I barely trust him to look after himself never mind little brother.

@titsbumfannythelot

Be kind to yourself Lidl, it's been a bloody stressful time, especially for teachers

Watch yourself with that, apparently scotsnet is full of teacher bashing...

@Coquohvan I’m just speculating, sorry. I just figure if schools not til March/April?

I really really hope I’m wrong. Maybe the vaccine will be the key after all.

@Lidlfix that's great news for your parents. Xx

@WaxOnFeckOff 😱just looked that show up... fuck me id better get going

I couldn't care less whether Boris visits or not, he's been confirmed as having it ( I wonder if he has had an antibody test?) and presumably will be taking all the necessary precautions before travelling. I'm not a fan but his travel is not really any different from our own leaders travelling across the country from higher areas to lower areas every day.

I've not seen the bashing or Covid denial. I did contemplate whether I had inadvertently taken some mind altering drugs when perusing another thread today though.....

Thanks folks kindness much appreciated. Also consoled by conversation around comfy trousers and inspired by long knits. That would be an investment as I can wear them back at school (with windows open) as my head is firmly in the sand and I am still working toward a Feb return in some way until I am told otherwise.

@Lidlfix I admire your optimism 😃

@Lidlfix It is bloody grim and I am moving beyond elasticated trousers and contemplating a very warm kaftan.

And there are too many things that always seem to come first before things that are for you - a walk, coffee, chat. No. There is a rough old world out there for everyone at the moment.

and

Long knits are better for standing and swishing than sat at a PC all day. Would definitely be good for being back in the classroom and floating down the hallways.

And yes, increasingly bizarre, i'm not posting anymore but it's a bit like an eclipse and i'm trying to look away. I shouldn't say that really as there are some digs towards me i think but I'm just laughing rather than taking the bait.

I really hope you're right Lidl. At this point I'd even take a blended learning of kids in just mornings or 2 days a week or something.

I am so low and so bored and so fed up and can't get out for a walk as it's pishing and there is no fucking end to the slog and grind. And they keep stringing us along with "the vaccine is the way out" and now it's "well the vaccine isn't the way out, restrictions for all of 2021".

Fucking hell. I saw my folks twice last year. Once outside, once in the house. Mum is very worried about mental decline in Dad, can't get a doctor to phone, let alone assess him properly. I think he's at the dementia stage of knowing he has dementia and realising the implications of that, but still functioning on a day to day basis. So because he doesn't have Covid nobody cares.

This is a half life, we're not living, we're existing. Spring seems a long way away and it's easy to see why people just drink.