(Not so) New Mums: Hand holding while we work on new bodies.

[Greenrabbit]

I filled the last thread, so here is the new one!

[Pomegranatepompom]

Gah didn't lose but I wasn't expecting to as hadn't really tried ! I've a very sociable week so I'm not optimistic fur next Monday either !
All day meeting today (with catering) and dinner this evening. Office lunch out on Wednesday and friends staying for the weekend (making banoffee pie).
I accidentally puchased a bag too.

Need Prosecco with potty training Rachey !
Have a good day everyone.

[Racheyg]

Thanks cris will look into it.

pom sound like a great week to me at least you stayed the same. I've put on, I'm not shocked, stuffed my face and haven't been to the gym as much. Going to attempt to fast today (wish me luck)

Ds2 is struggling once pants are on, but fine naked. I haven't attempted night time yet

[Greenrabbit]

Hello everyone.

I've been too scared to weigh myself this week. Last week was a disaster. I'm blaming PMT but really just need to get a grip.
Trying to start being more sensible today (how many times have I said that?)

Well done on your 8lb Pom. Which bag did you accidentally buy?

Potty training is a nightmare Rachey. He sounds like he doing quite well though?
DD2 is still pooing in a potty. It's been a very slow process. She wore nappies for bed until the summer too. Must be some sort of Karma, DD1 was brilliant at it and I just thought it was my great parenting skills (how wrong was I?)

Good luck for your fast day.

What are we calling the new thread? Who is going to start it (I have the fear after last time)

[Racheyg]

Oh yes pom what bag I forgot to ask?

Oh I'm never gonna say "fast day" again I'm just going to keep it under 1000 cals and healthy. As I've scoffed all day.

green I'm sure your awesome parenting skills played a part in it. Ds2 has been ok today only two accidents this evening as he was tired.

sol how are u getting on?

[Racheyg]

Someone has kindly give Lyn me a huge box of chocolates. Which have at least been reduced by half today whoops.

[SolitudeSometimesIs]

Hi all. Sorry for not posting, I've been up to my ears with work and the kids. I've taken on extra hours and I just seem to be chasing my tail at the moment.

I'm still fat. Probably even fatter due to the fact I just ate an enormous bag of crisps. I just can't seem to stay motivated. I'm fine for a day or two and then it falls to pieces, but I really want a stone gone by Christmas so that's my goal.

Thanks so much for the offer Pom but I think it would cost you a fortune to send stuff here. I wonder if there's a way I could pay it?

Is everybody celebrating Hallowe'en? My two are so excited about it this year.

[Greenrabbit]

Same here Sol. I've put on everything I lost last month. I just can't get a grip on it. I'll join you in a stone for Christmas.

The DC are not bothered about Halloween. DD1 hates it! (No idea why, she does accept any Halloween chocolate though!)

I would find it difficult to ignore chocolates Rachey. How are you getting on?

How are you Pom?

[Pomegranatepompom]

Wobbling in after a heavy (avoiding the scales) weekend.

I'm in on a stone for Christmas (although previous target is another 10lbs so I'd be happy with that).

Sol Pm me you address or another address if you'd rather not give yours (which I'd understand!). My pleasure to send you the items.

We had a pre halloween party with friends. Normally not that bothered but DC enjoyed.

Green & Sol lets lose something by Christmas, we will feel better for it. I have a dress from last year I'd like to get back into, so really needs to lose around 1/2 stone to be comfortable.

Rachey I'm hopeless at resisting chocolate. How are you?

[Greenrabbit]

Would anyone like these mascaras? They are unused. I have so many sample sized mascaras, but usually wear water proof.

Trying to have a clearout to distract myself from food. DC are fighting over a box.

8 weeks till Christmas, we can definitely lose a stone.

I'm feeling really guilty because I ordered the Liberty advent calendar.
I have far too many cosmetics, I have no idea why I thought I should buy it. Plus the cost is making me feel bad too.
I might just try to use up the Exante I have for the next month to justify it. Plus I need to run down the freezer so I won't need to buy any meat .

[Greenrabbit]

I've also got this L'Oréal palette (Palette Nude Rose). Not used.

[Pomegranatepompom]

Snap Green! Done feel guilty- life's too short. We can swap things !
Might be interested in middle mascara... will see what else I have on offer.

[SolitudeSometimesIs]

Thanks so much Pom. I’ll see if I can work out how to PM you on the app.

I’m on Day 3 of only eating dinner. I read a thread on fasting and loads of people were doing it and had great results. So I’m giving it a go. So far it’s been very easy and I’ve been distracting myself with cleaning and decluttering. And then reward myself with a lovely dinner. I’m not sure how I’ll do at the weekend though, I always run amok at the weekend.

The Liberty calendar looks amazing. I don’t blame you for getting it Green. Did you get it last year too?

Pom what is your goal weight by Christmas? Should we all write ours out so we can stick to it?

I can start.
My goal weight is 13 stone. Which is still massive.

[Greenrabbit]

I'm glad I'm not the only one Pom
I've looked at the contents and I think I'd use most things. I'm just concerned about all the other stuff I'm not using. Happy to do swaps though!
November/December will need to be pampering months, maybe a distraction from food?

You are welcome to the mascara. I've used that type before and it gives a nice curl. Just send me your details for posting. I will try to put some more things up before the weekend too.

I've bought the M&S calendar for the last couple of years Sol, I think Pom has had the Liberty one before?
Well done on the fasting. I love reading about it too, it's very interesting.
Your plan of cleaning and decluttering sounds great. I'm starting to decorate next week so I'm hoping that will be a good distraction.
Is it half term this week?

I'm doing well on not buying extra clutter/Christmas presents for the dc. I completely avoided Sainsbury's toy sale too (normally I buy loads of unnecessary stocking fillers)

I won't post a goal weight for Christmas, I'm too embarrassed. Honestly I don't recognise myself anymore.
(13 stone is not massive )

If anyone wants the palette/mascara let me know. They need good homes!

[Pomegranatepompom]

Yes I had the liberty last year. Packaging is fab! and I was pretty pleased with the contents. I will probably get he M&S one as well I have still got the box from last years and planning to do an advent for DH. Any ideas gladly received.

I am 11.10 which is 2lbs heavier than I was when we started 6 years ago... and 9lbs heavier than my lowest weight this year.
I'd like to be 11stone by Christmas and then lose another stone post. 13 stone is not massive Sol Well done on fasting, decluttering and cleaning. I think I'll also join in with you and Green
That was supposed to say don't feel bad Green I really hope you enjoy it. You can focus on a stone and ignore the numbers.
I'll post pics of more things hopefully Friday. Delighted if they will get good use. Can do post office next week.
How are you rachey ?

[Greenrabbit]

What does DH like Pom?

I'm getting DH the Lego Star Wars calendar. Maybe a beer one too, to stop the Liberty guilt

Ideas -
Clarins are offering 9 free samples with every order until Sunday, they've got lots of men's samples. I think DEL16 gives free delivery too.

On Feelunique you can pick 5 samples for £3.95
www.feelunique.com/pick-n-mix/
They have lots of aftershave and skincare. You get the £3.95 back as a giftvoucher to spend on the site.

I might have some aftershave samples. DH will only use one brand. I'll have a look this week.

Sainsbury's do the small bottles of gin and tonic in a set, I think they sell them separately too. Asda also do miniatures.

Lego mini figures?

Homebargains have bags of Jellybellys in stock, they also have more unusual chocolates. So does Poundworld.

Condiments/olives/ snacks from the supermarket.

Coffee beans or teabags? (Nice ones of course!)

Does he like gardening? Maybe some packets of seeds?

[Greenrabbit]

Oh you could also get novelty socks and tie!

[Racheyg]

green I would happily take the benefit mascara off your hands. That's my fave and I'm running low.

[Racheyg]

Oh dear. I sent a huge long reply which I obv for got to post and just sent s message about the mascara. I will be back tomorrow. To tired to type x

[Greenrabbit]

I didn't get a message Rachey?

Will post some more pics later/tomorrow.

Who is going to start a new thread? (Not me!)

[SolitudeSometimesIs]

Ian this thread nearly full? I can start a new thread, we just need a snappy title.

[SolitudeSometimesIs]

Is not Ian. Typing on a phone means lots of random words.

I think it should be something about Christmas. I need some motivation.

I kind of screwed up my fast day yesterday by having 3 biscuits. I was thinking I might try intermittent fasting, y’know since I’ve done every other bloody diet. How many cals can you have on a fast day?

[Pomegranatepompom]

Green your suggestions are all amazing! Thank you so much, I am definitely going to use them (you should set up a men's advent calendar business).

New mums - it's going to be a skinny Christmas
New mums - some time ago....
New mums - the skinny years

[Pomegranatepompom]

I fasted yesterday Sol - did 600 (100 of which was chocolate).
3 biscuits won't have done any damage
!

[Racheyg]

Morning all,
Sorry haven't been about, I'm so busy and stressed with work. I will be better this time next week.

Needless to say I have been comfort eating and not exercising so I'm guessing my weight has risen back up.

sol well done on a fast day, 3 biscuits isn't bad. It depends I normally have 500 cals or 800 cals

I will join the stone by Christmas

green sorry it was my auto correct on my phone. I meant to say I posted a huge update post and said how I would love your mascara.

pom that's such a nice a idea doing dh a calendar, does he like chocolate? Or play golf? You could get him gold ball? Or tee?
No calendar for me, oh will prob get the lego and the kids.

I'm feeling very big at the moment and my clothes are getting tight