The Big Fat List and the Days of Doom (TM) Part IV - A New Hope (And the Countdown to Xmas!)

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Morning Dod'ers!

Here's a nice new shiney list for when the old one is full.

Pull up a squishy chair and feel free to help yourselves to the Sw friendly snacks. Posters from the old room will be moved in shortly .

I was very bad tonight and didn't go to group as I jumped on the scales at home and I'd put on so I thought I'd save my fiver tonight and spend it wisely on veg and fruit and kick arse tomorrow
Had a bad week as have had my 2 young DS's with vomitting/diaroheaa bug which has been horrendous so meal planning had gone out the window
Back on track next week though!

Oh sleep training! My eldest was so easy but DS2 was horrific. I ended up biting the bullet though and putting him in with DS1 who amazingly managed to sleep through most of it but still remember the horror of it all

I'm not weighing in until after Xmas now, happy to start up again on the 4th (I think thats the date that was mentioned)

I have been having such a lovely week here. The weekend seemed to last forever so that was good. I was at work Mon and Tues but was on strike today so thats broken the week up lovely!

My house is in order which I think makes me feel better, my kids are being quite good for me (makes a nice change!) and I am starting to get ideas about what to get people for xmas. I haven't got anything yet, but at least I have an idea.

I also got good news at work regarding my wages so I guess that adds to it. I do worry when things seem to be going so well though, I sometimes worry that something is lurking around the corner to bring me down a peg or two. Lets hope thats not the case.

I've not been out jogging lately, I'm too scared to be running through the streets on my own. I think I should use the treadmill at the gym, much safer than the dark streets or deserted park. I also need to get back to the gym classes. My reliable gym buddy has started to let me down too but hopefully I've put the guilt trip on enough to make her start coming again I think tomorrow will be out of the question as I'm working late and doubt I'll make it in time. Oh well, missing another session won't make a massive difference.

Best get to bed, early start and long day tomorrow. Hope those with nightowl babies get some sleep tonight. It definitely won't last forever, but I know that doesn't take away the tiredness you are suffering now.

Shit I forgot the list. So sorry, have had a crap day with DD then had to come home early from our night out. My Sis is asleep in the study but I will do it tomorrow.

Apologies all xx

Kid glad things are on the up, and fab news re the wages! If you don't ask, you don't get.

Cheese don't worry about it! Sorry dd is still not right, but glad your sister is home.

Both dc got up last night. Dd bless her was really hot and sweaty, but after some Calpol and a story she seemed to settle, and so far today seems in good spirits. The chocolate advent calender may have something to do with that . Ds is being driven demented by his teeth poor sausage. He's biting anything and everything. Usually my arms or legs though - whatever bit is closest!

Food for the day:

Weetabix and a banana
The usual
Left over pork meatballs and veggies

We had some wine the other night, and although within syns it would seem that it's alcohol that makes me hold on to weight. I'm heavier by a little bit than when I weighed in, although I'm hoping it'll shift by next week.

Hope everyone is ok today

Don't worry about it Cheese - you have got a bit of a hectic time of it going on from the sounds of it Hope DD chirps up soon.

My DD is the same re biting Bee. Now that her front teeth are all through she has taken to biting peoples knees and fingers! Its soooo irritating.

I know I shouldn't weigh every day but I seem to have gained half a pound overnight No reason for it at all so hopefully its all water weight. Have got my RL weigh in tonight so don't need that at all.

B: Fruit and yoghurt
L: Beans on toast
D: Shepherd's pie without the topping

Cheese just read that back and it sounds really patronising I didn't mean it like that at all, honest! I meant, well its no bloody wonder given that you've got a poorly baby and have just come back from a big holiday and you must be knackered and you have my sympathies

Pixie stop panicking! I didn't read it as patronising, and I'm sure Cheese won't either.

Just realised I totally forgot to have my breakfast. What a clown! Was so busy getting the dc ready, then went straight out food shopping. Came back, all packed away, then it was lunch time. Ah well!

Off to start a thread about making an Xmas cake, so if anyone is good with baking and tin sizes, come on over and see if you can help, if you don't mind that is

Pixie - try making the pie topping from butternut squash (plus carrot or swede if you fancy), then it's still free on red but doesn't feel like you're only having half a meal!

I'll second the butternut squash topping. It's gorgeous! As is mashed carrot and swede together... yum yum yum.

The only pain in the bum is peeling a butternut squash. Worth the effort though

Oh god - don't bother peeling the squash! Cut it in half lengthways and roast it flesh side down with a squirt of fry light, then just scoop the roasted flesh out.

Ooooh, that's a better idea! How long do you roast it for? I'd use it more often if it's easier than peeling.

Right here is the very delayed cos cheese is brainless list! Sorry everyone. (And pixie you were def not patronising)

bee has lost 5lbs this week, Start weight 15st 11.5lb, Current weight 11st 6.5lb, Total loss so far 4st 5lb, Xmas countdown 22lb of 24lb

CSWS has lost 2lbs this week, total lost 1st 7lbs

slinkyB has lost 0.5lbs this week, Start weight: 12st 11, now weighs 10st 13.5lbs Total lost: 1st 11.5

Hedgepig Height 5'7", start weight 14st 11lb, zero lb lost this week - current weight 11st 2 lb (total lost 3st 9lb)

Pixiestix ? has gained 1 lb this week, Start weight 12st 12, current weight 10st 1.5, total loss 2st 10.5

cheese has gained 3lbs this week, start weight 13st 3lbs, now weighs 11stone 9.0 lbs, total loss 1stone 8 lbs.

Congrats to slinky for making it into the 10 stone bracket! Amazing
Sparkly stickers to CSWS for a 1.5stone loss, to bee for losing over 4 stone and for slinky for now being a skinny 10stoner!

Boohiss to cheese for eating like a pig in USA!

Slinky!!! High five to you, and after that trip to Frankfurt too... . Seriously though, well done.

And Cheese you were in the USA for a whole week and only put on 3lb? Again . You know it'll just come off again.

CSWS Yay for the 1.5st sticker

My tummy is rumbling just thinking of all the lovely overseas food

3 weigh-ins left folks! Eeeek. I am hoping that even with going out this week and next week I'll be able to lose the last 2lb of my Xmas goal. We shall have to see! Lentil Pie is on the menu again soon

Well done everybody

flipping heck Bee good on U girl

Urgh, well tonight is another flipping disaster so far. DD driving me insane. We've Been doing CC for 2hrs now an she's still going. I'm so bloody exhausted and don't think I can do another bad night. I don't understand, she was such a good sleeper and slept 7-7, now she barely does 2-3hrs at a time there's nothing wrong as when we go in she stops crying. Aaaah!

Rant over. Well done bee and slinky again!

Oh Cheese . It really is horrible, isn't it. Hope she settles soon and gives her mummy a break.

Stopping crying when you go in doesn't necessarily mean nothing wrong cheese - she might just be relieved because she thinks that you will fix whatever it is. Remind me how old she is? Hope she slept better once she eventually went off.

Cheers everyone! It's nothing short of miraculous tbh...starting to think I might actually have a thyroid problem?! Either that or it's the lentil pie andlots of chasing round after ds! I can confirm life in the ten-stone bracket (just!!) is great (have been shouting it from the rooftops) ...but I just know it will be fleeting for me! Ah well.

Bloody well done bee, 5lbs in one week is amazing, and well done CSWS on your sparkly 1.5st sticker! Will you be having a small treat in celebration?

Oh cheese you poor thing, seems it's one thing after another right now doesn't it? Could it be 9 month spurt/sleep regression/separation anxiety thing? Ds did this for a few nights, just getting used to being more mobile and standing. Is she fidgeting a lot in her cot? They really test your patience don't they?! . S'pose it makes a change from testing patients?! .

Have a good day all, another busy one here then a relaxing weekend planned.

Bloody hell Bee that is a storming loss!! I'm going to have to make a few colonic pies this week, I think - I've never lost 5lbs in a single week. Not even week 1!! You are definitely going to hit your Christmas target. Wow!

Well done Slinky and CSWS! I'm very jealous of all the sparkly stickers - I have been chasing my three stone sticker for what feels like months.

Oh Cheese you poor thing No advice, just lots of sympathy. It is a phase and it will pass soon.

Weighed in at group last night and was because despite having a really angelic week I still didn't make the mini target of 2lbs I had set myself. I have been trying to get under 10 stone for forever - actually for the whole of my twenties and I thought I would do it yesterday, but no. Just have to try really hard this week, despite a lunch and a dinner out with friends (And if 10 stone doesn't sound a lot please bear in mind that I am a dwarf 5ft 1 and so my "ideal" weight is about 8st 7. As if!!!)

Thanks for the butternut squash advice, sounds yummy!

Urgh tired tired. DD had 4 hours sleep - must be jet lag! FIL doing my head in, he's already come out with "a woman's work is never done" and other such classics. It's going to be a long day!!

Hope everyone has a good day!

just markng my place. try to catch up laer.

Wow - great results for everyone! Am thinking I need to start eating lentil pie too!

Evening everyone!

Thanks everyone for commenting on the loss this week. Thing is, I'm really not sure how it was so much. I did put on 1.5lb the week before though, so feel like I cheated...

Anyway. Yes, colonic pie coming up this week as I really want to get to my mini target. I am still freezing from being out most of the day pootling around the shops and getting a couple more bits and bobs. Got a few stocking bits for the dc. I just need to learn that taking dd into the Early Learning shop is a Bad Idea. Mega tantrum and tears trying to get her back out!

Food for the day:

Weetabix and a banana
Nothing (bad me)
Sweet chilli chicken and lots of roasted veggies

Pixie I am only 5ft 3, so I get it about wanting to go under 10st. I dread to think what my actual supposed ideal weight is...

Morning everyone

There's a bit of an atmosphere in the Bee house today. Not good. I've been up with ds since 4am, but that's ok. Dh had two of his funny turns yesterday, and has had another 2 so far this morning. Then he got arsey over me not letting him go out on his own with the dc in the car. I'm afraid I was a bit blunt, and said would he rather have live or dead dc . So stupid of me. Needless to say, he isn't happy.

We're supposed to be going out for dinner tonight...

Food for the day:

Weetabix and a banana
Probably toast
Out for dinner possibly, if not then it's sweet chilli chicken

morning all.

sorry you have an atmosphere to contend with bee.

I have also been awake since 4am, got up at half past and did some ironing.

am meant to be mucking out the boys room (if it's tidy they'll sleep in their own beds right?) but just had a phonecall from my mum to tell me to read an email she's sent me, and it hasn't come yet (in the time I've been sat here waiting catching up on the thread I could have walked to
her house and read it)