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Super Hard Chiefs (don't mention the poo)

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DoubleMum · 29/04/2013 17:41

New thread for chiefs who choose their hard - all welcome!
Moving on from this thread which is full:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/big_slim_whatever_weight_loss_club/1696110-Calling-all-Chiefs-who-Choose-Their-Hard

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TeaMakesItAllPossible · 15/05/2013 19:37

which is obviously what Jonathan Ross would do if he were on MN!

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DoubleMum · 15/05/2013 19:39

Ooh that sounds nice. I have chicken stirfry. Again. Ironic really, isn't it?

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Lizzylou · 15/05/2013 19:57

I am following Double and she is following me, my first follower Blush
I am quite into it, I tried it a while ago and could not understand it, took me a while, but I think I have got it.

Great spin tonight, first time for a while due to dh's hectic schedule, will be missing next weeks.

dinkydoos · 15/05/2013 20:06

Ooh! Think I am just following you lizzy. Have you some lovely garden pics? I love them.
I must actual put something in my boards as still don't really use.
Also I seem to be following 60 people?? Gawd knows how, must have been when trying to work it out. Think I will 'unfollow' some....
Anyway, is this 'chiefs go pinterest crazy' week? Anyone else on there I can stalk follow?

SylviaDaisyPouncer · 15/05/2013 20:39

Ha! I just popped on here to say I have been lost in the world of PinterestSmile

I'm not sure I get it but its a great way to collect pics from when I lived in Australia. All of my photos got stolen a few years back. I lived there way before iPhone and digital cameras so all my pictures are gone. Tonight however I am lost in memories and have started my virtual photo album....oh and tried to decide on a new haircut!

Have no idea how to find people though, it's a little complicated.

Lizzylou · 15/05/2013 21:01

Ooh, another follower, check me!
I too am lost in memories, we had some fab holidays pre-dc to lovely places, but all photos are hard copy type. Has been fab reliving memories. Had forgotten about Oz, off to pin more!
Remember Chiefs, when your pinning, you are not eating!
Double am getting excited about your garage project vicariously. something I would like to do but I think we'll move first...

TeaMakesItAllPossible · 15/05/2013 21:08

I think I got you too Lizzy

SDP If you follow Double's link and her instructions we're lurking around there somewhere

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DoubleMum · 15/05/2013 21:09

Lizzy I'd love to do the garage project but it won't happen until DH has a permanent job (12 month contract ends in November). It can be done pretty cheaply though (£10K-ish) and while I'm not sure I believe it adds 10-15% of the value as I've read, I do think you would make your money back. It might well put off people who want a garage of course, but TBH a lot of new houses are built without garages now and we have a 2 car drive and a big shed with room to extend the drive by losing lawn and potential for a further lean-to down the side of the house. Anyway, we're planning to stay here a good while, and the children's rooms are really really tiny so it will be nice to have a den for them and their friends as they get older.

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TeaMakesItAllPossible · 15/05/2013 21:18

I too am enjoying the result of your pinning.

We did a "cellar" project in the same vein a couple of years ago to add another bedroom and bathroom to our house. We got a new kitchen/diner as a result so doubled our family living space. I think we'll be lucky to make the money back we spent but you're absolutely right Double space for the family to live is worth the investment it as they get bigger.

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DoubleMum · 15/05/2013 21:23

That sounds lovely Tea. Now I just need to find £10K of course!

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SylviaDaisyPouncer · 15/05/2013 21:25

Right am going to track you all down.....well will try to anyway.

RandallPinkFloyd · 15/05/2013 23:49

I'm back. Had a bloody lovely day of Randalling. Not sure I will be quite so chipper about it when the alarm goes off at 6:30 but totally worth it!

I'll catch up with the thread properly tomorrow.

(I'm RandallFloyd on Pinterest, I'm seriously un-inspirational though Blush )

TeaMakesItAllPossible · 16/05/2013 08:32

Grin at Randalling on a school day.

Lizzylou · 16/05/2013 09:03

Randall's Randalling, all is well in the world Smile

BsshBossh · 16/05/2013 13:34

Hello all. As of today I'm giving up weekly weigh-ins and going back to monthlies. Suits me much better and takes the focus off weightloss. So won't be much around MFP. Hopefully will pop in and out here though. I seem to have settled into the maintainers' 5:2 thread. Still can't believe I'm maintaining at the lowest weight I've been since a teenager!

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DoubleMum · 16/05/2013 16:31

That's so fab Bssh. Don't leave us though ...

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Lizzylou · 16/05/2013 18:57

You have done amazingly well Bssh, you must be so proud of yourself. Thanks Smile
But yes, please don't leave us altogether, we need you!

Have just done a run, ran further than usual, slow but sure. Felt good and finished strongly, which is what I fail to do at Parkrun Hmm
Oh well, practice makes perfect.

TeaMakesItAllPossible · 16/05/2013 18:58
BsshBossh · 16/05/2013 20:53

Yeah, I do sound very sensible, yet I'm also shit scared. I'm trying to be very rational about this next stage (as I was completely rational about losing the weight, what with all my TDEE, 10/15/20% cut, 16:8/5:2/36 hour fasting rules). But ensuring I don't put the weight back on? Oh my fuk!

One thing is certain: I will continue to fast - for the health benefits as well as a maintenance strategy. Fasting and Randalling Grin go perfect together, feast & famine is what our ancestors did (so the books claim).

Oh, another thing is certain: exercise! Am loving it. Next week I switch to 3 days weights, 2 days running.

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DoubleMum · 16/05/2013 21:13

Bssh you sound like you will do just fine!

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RandallPinkFloyd · 16/05/2013 21:16

I can only imagine how scary it must be to get to the point where you stop losing. It must be seriously daunting to try and stop focussing on it and just trust yourself again.

You'll be fine though, you've settled into your routine and you've got a real feel for knowing when to splurge and when to cut back.

It's going to take time to get used to I know but this is you now. This is you for the rest of your life. You did it!

You bloody well rock chief.

Lizzylou · 16/05/2013 21:20

Bssh, you always seem so intuitive regarding your body, you have it sorted and just need to trust in yourself.
Enjoy the new you! You totally rock Grin

dinkydoos · 16/05/2013 21:28

Evening all. bssh you have inspired so many people! I honestly think you will be ok. Without wishing to be a 5:2 bore, I do think this suits so many people. I have always had to work at my weight, but for the first time ever I can really see how I can just continue this forever. I love food/randalling and don't mind having a couple of days where I have to atone for my sins. Its simple really and something I have always known but it's taken something like a doctor making it into a science that has convinced me which is a bit weird really....
Anyway, just had first jersey potatoes of my year, with a bit of butter, mmm!

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DoubleMum · 16/05/2013 21:37

Ooh I looooove jersey potatoes

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BsshBossh · 16/05/2013 21:48

Trust. Yep, you're right. I've got to trust myself. We all have to.

Jersey potatoes with lots of butter and some grilled sea bass or bream... Oh, I think one of this weekend's meals is sorted Smile. Thanks Dinky.