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Right!! Enough is enough!!!

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Hippychickster · 25/08/2014 17:11

OK, I know this isn't massive in the big scheme of things but all my adult life I have weighed about 8 1/2 stone. I'm 5' 6" and have always been a size 8.

I'm 49 now and in the last year I've put on over a stone. I am now 9st 10 and I feel shit! I don't think my eating habits have changed, I think I'm just getting older. I feel really lethargic and like I can't even be bothered to go to the gym. My last swim cost me about £200 it's so long since I went before that.

I am going back to work tomorrow when I will obviously have loads more time than in the holiday as routine will be restored Grin so I am hoping to stop eating crap snacks.

I don't want to go on a diet as I eat pretty healthily anyway. I don't have a sweet tooth which is good. My absolute achilles heel is savoury stuff like crisps and wine. I have had them every night this holiday (I'm a teacher so it's not just a week or so).

I don't want to look drawn and older, but I would like to be 9 stone again by Christmas. I think sensible eating, cutting out wine Shock and crisps (apart from Friday nights) should do the trick.

Anyone out there who feel like me? I know there are people who will think 9.10 is not a lot but for me it feels uncomfortable.

I'm not going to weigh for at least 2 weeks. I rarely weigh anyway, I only did it because my clothes and bra feel tight. I just want to feel better and more like me again.

I may need some encouragement to stay off the wine Blush

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Eastpoint · 31/01/2015 04:58

So sorry Brainwashed what a blow. Hope you can try & manage your normal life around it without too many difficulties.

Parsley1234 · 01/02/2015 13:37

That is terrible brainwashed hope it doesn't hinder too much x have done ok the weekend no exercise but still mfp which I am following invaluably it's amazing how much calories are in things lol sadly that I love. Next week new week am weighing on Tuesday after my third fast day haven't felt too bad this week more in on troll more accepting that it will take time and effort instead of quick results. Loving my nutribullet !

brainwashed · 01/02/2015 17:54

Argh am so fed up! I normally run 3 x a week, crossfit 3x a week, yoga x1 a week and swim x1 per week and I can't do any of it now. Have been for walks but its not the same and it takes so long to put my shoes and coat on Angry

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Hippychickster · 02/02/2015 07:34

Oh no brainwashed what a blow. How long do you have to have the plaster on for? I suppose even after it comes off you still have to be careful for awhile.

I've had a very boozy weekend. All my friends who were doing dry January are now drinking again so yesterday was full of alcohol! I did get a very early night so don't feel as bad as I could.

I have 2 weeks left before half term so I'm going to weigh myself on the last Friday of term. That's a week on Friday. I'm not bothered if I haven't lost any weight, but I'd like to have maintained my loss from before Christmas. I'm pretty sure I have as all my clothes feel comfortable. I want to make sure this way of eating is going to work for ever because I'm loving it. Really sensible during the week, lots of exercise and then whatever I want at the weekend. Works for me!!

Anyway, it's Monday and the start of a new week. Let's keep strong and have a good week.

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brainwashed · 02/02/2015 08:58

Don't have a cast, just collar and cuff type sling as its a break up near my elbow. Don't know how long it needs to be immobilised for, am waiting to hear from the fracture clinic. Think it'll be a while til I'm lifting heavy stuff at crossfit Sad. I don't want it to be too long til I go back there though as that's where I broke my arm and I feel like I need to get back on the horse iykwim

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Hippychickster · 02/02/2015 19:42

I know what you mean but take it easy. You don't want to make it worse. X

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brainwashed · 03/02/2015 08:55

I know and I will be sensible...and grumpy! Am going to have to chase up the fracture clinic today as still not heard from them.

Parsley1234 · 04/02/2015 18:20

God I'm so cross with myself I bloody ate a Danish pastry but I am still on track with calories for today I'm so annoyed with myself I went to work and this annoying woman was so rude to me I ate the pastry without thinking xxx

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Hippychickster · 05/02/2015 07:41

Don't panic about it!! Last night I went to a pamper evening called 'Looking good Knackered' and I had 2 glasses of wine and loads of crisps.

This is what real life is. We don't live in a bubble where tempting food doesn't exist. So what if you had a danish pastry? Just don't have 10 of them!!!

New day - new start. Panic not.

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Parsley1234 · 05/02/2015 21:15

Anyway onwards and upwards gym with hitler this am am on week 3 day 3 tomorrow Of c25k was fasting today but few chocolates whoops ! But am still logging my fitness pal and am under every day my calorie allowance so that is good ! Finding it quite easy to be honest as soon as I'm at my limit I stop hence yesterday after Danish pastry had nothing else whereas before I wd have eaten for the sake of it ! Not weighed since I shd really but don't want to be despondent might do it March 1st lol x hope everyone is on the right track this week xxx

Parsley1234 · 08/02/2015 12:44

Checking in ! Went for supper last night ate a lot but am back on mfp am logging everything seem to be averaging 1200 cals per day plus exercise have been invited to ex dh wedding in April I'm focused lol just put post on style and beauty for wedding guest attire hope everyone is having nice weekend cold but beautiful day here ! Loving my nutribullet so much ordered one for for dp and grandad now !

Eastpoint · 10/02/2015 04:22

Went to see a different physio last night who used acupuncture on my hip & thinks I have bursitis. I have the number of a rheumatologist to call & he'll probably give me a steroid shot. I'm feeling optimistic that I'll be back to normal levels soon. A weekend of parties, a 50th on Friday & another tied in with another event on Sunday but managed to get to the gym on Sunday & yesterday.

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Hippychickster · 13/02/2015 07:37

Morning all, well I've weighed myself this morning and I'm the same as I was before Christmas so I'm pleased with that. I was hoping for a few pounds off but to be honest Ive eaten loads and drank loads at the weekends so if I can keep this weight doing what I'm doing then that suits me!

I might try and maintain for a few months and then blitz just before I go on holiday in July. It should come off easily then if my body has got used to this weight for a while.

Keep going everyone. Have a good weekend!

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Eastpoint · 13/02/2015 09:42

Well done - on my way to a rheumatologist...

brainwashed · 06/03/2015 11:22

Hope rheumatologist went OK east. I'm now 5 weeks post fracture, have got pretty good range of movement on my arm for this stage. Am back running and last night won the monthly handicap 5k at my running club ??
Hope to back to lifting in a couple of weeks. Weight up a couple of pounds but not bad considering! However am off to a hen weekend...there will be lots of cake and wine!

brainwashed · 25/03/2015 17:59

Back lifting but only light. Managed a handstand at yoga today :-)

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