Livin' (Losin' & Maintainin') La Levi's Loca

[Seer]

Here we are @DottieLottie1 @TantricTwist @MrsGrindah @MyGhastIsFlabbered @Threadbaretoe @Skyejuly (and anyone else wanting to join our chat about all things weight loss and maintenance... and fitting into Levi's like we did/dreamed of once upon a time)... our shiny new home! 👖💃

After we've filled up our current one, of course

That's great @Seer, hope he settles well in Sept, though you've an I duction day or 2 between times I assume.

Thank you @DottieLottie1 ! The long school run is a little daunting (esp with DD's school in the opposite direction!) but I'm confident we'll find a way to make it work 🙏

It's my long day at work today, lots of calls but will aim to sneak in a dog walk and kettlebells in at some point.

I just hopped on the scales as I hadn't since last wed and I'm maintaining at my lowest weight still. Like you, Dottie, I need the evidence of the scales to know where I am - I can't see to know my look or feel yet.

B: fast
L: Asian dumplings, broccoli, spinach and miso

D: v sausage and lentil casserole with potatoes and kale

Have a lovely day all! ☺️

I do believe a weekly weigh-in for keeping your weight in check is imperative TBH. Otherwise those lbs here and there go unnoticed until your clothes get uncomfortable not to mention the denial of the situation 😂

I probably had 3 hours of restless sleep last night. My DRs condition is worsening and there is nothing I can do or say. I found myself laying there churning over what DR might go through in the last days and the very deep thoughts of what happens to life after death. I'm not religious but it scares me. I'm m also worrying about how my DRs partner will cope on their own.

Today's plans are to get the washing done, clean the bathrooms and get a good long dog walk in, to clear my head if anything. Hoping to see DR tomorrow.

B- Vanilla and almond milkshake
L- fast
D- roast chicken in pitta with salad
S- Blueberries

Another sub 1000 calorie day.

Hope you have a lovely Tuesday everyone.

Morning.

Slept ok last night. Off to work shortly with a double shift so mot home until mid evening. Will swing by my poorly DR between shifts.

Starting with a cuppa or 2, not sure if I'll get a chance for lunch either. Just one of those days. Unsure of my dinner tonight, three options either another fancy chicken salad, tortellini or omelette. I will see what I fancy when i get in. Should be well under 1000 calories today as no weds wine 😭, as ice got to pick DH and DS up from the station after footy tonight.

Any plans? Enjoy your Wednesday everyone.

Evening. How was your DR @DottieLottie1 ?

Been feeling really slow and tired today, probably just due on.

Dh was around and asked me to go out for breakfast so I didn't fast.

B: v sausage and mushroom sandwich
L: small bowl of leftover v macaroni cheese and broccoli
D: v sausage (only just realised I've had them twice!) and black bean casserole with potatoes, kale and broccoli

Glass of red wine to pep me up!

Hope you perked up @Seer.

DR is really weak, I dont think they have much time left. Gone downhill extremely quickly I'm afraid. Thanks for asking.

I've gone for omelette with goats cheese and jalapeno and salad o the side. Will have some fruit shortly.

That's so sad to know @DottieLottie1 I know you were hoping it would be much longer until your DR got to this point.

Am I right in thinking you said you went through a v difficult time health-wise with your DH a few years back too?

You're a real trooper, I hope you're taking care of yourself too ♥️

Yes, that's right @Seer, DH had a very rare illness think 1 in 100,000 cases per year. Most people dont survive it and those that do with disability, DH eas a lucky one and has been left with issues but most people wouldn't notice them. As, you can imagine I hate hospitals but love that we have an NHS.

Morning all.

Ok nights sleep which I feel much better for. Double shift at work today so home mid evening. I have a few errands to run in my lunch break but will still have time to have a quick drink in a coffee shop.

B- Vanilla and almond milkshake
L- Coconut milk based hot chocolate
D- spinach and ricotta tortellini

That's around 1100 calories.

Weighing in tomorrow for first time after my holiday. I'm a bit nervous😬

@TantricTwist are you ok?

Have a nice day everyone.

Barely slept last night due to DRs continued struggle. I'm not sure how long left and Drs wont/can't give an indication.

Just stepped on the scales for first time since my all singing all dancing AI holiday that I made the most of. The damage isn't anywhere asnear as bad as I thought, although I've been back to my diet for nearly 2 weeks now. I'm up 3lb on pre holiday which I'm ok with. I've probably dropped a couple since being back so at a guess I put on 5lbish in 10 days (ok that's a bit 😱).

Working today and then seeing DR this afternoon/evening.

B- cuppa or 3
L- fast
D- Crispy Chilli beef with noodles (homemade from scratch)
S- 🍾 (I'll knock it on the head if DR needs me)

I hope everyone is well. Share your plans to cheer me up! Have a good day all.

Afternoon.

So sorry to hear that @DottieLottie1 , it must be on your mind all the time. Thinking of you ♥️

It sounds like you've done well in terms of weight gain/loss. Given you went 'under' to give yourself holiday leeway, I'd imagine you being 3lb up means you still look still great!

I've had a busy couple of days but mainly just work stuff. Went out for a meal with an old friend last night tho which was nice.

Working today then school run and dog walk. Looking forward to rest and have a takeaway tonight!

B: fast
L: noodles, edamame, miso and dumplings
D: Chinese takeaways and some wine

Have a good day all ☺️

My mum was taken in to hospice care today. I'm ok but not at the same time. I'll be ok.....

Oh that must be hard to bear @DottieLottie1 , you're doing so well. Sending you lots of love ♥️

Hi everyone. I've been MIA recently...having a bit of a shitstorm and dieting honestly is very low down on my priorities right now. Just making it through each day is challenge enough.

I will get back to it, but now isn't the time.

My lovely, wonderful mum died in the early hours of yesterday. The world has lost one of the good guys. I'm so very proud to call her my mum, she was the best and she will be sorely missed. Love you mum!

Obviously I'm not thinking about my diet or weight right now as its bottom priority. Not that I'm eating much anyway. Though I'm mindful of not making myself ill. My normal routine is out the window for the time being.

Such a cruel world, cancer is brutal.😔

Oh @DottieLottie1 I'm so sorry to read this. Be kind to yourself

Oh my goodness @DottieLottie1, that's such a shock. I'm so sorry. Sending you so much love ♥️

I've been swamped with various events the last few days and will be back a bit more from tomorrow.

Do keep posting in the meantime Dottie, diet or not.

Thanks everyone.

Keeping it together e en though my heart feels like it's in the pit of my stomach. I'm sleeping badly and when i do I wake with hot sweats. My emotions are likes crests and troughs of a wave. I know it's just the process of grieving. Someone on another thread said greif is love that has nowhere to go, so profound. 😔

Not up for eating much. Have managed a chicken salad and some fruit. Not drinking at the moment as I see it as a slippery slope to increasing what I drink again. Got the dog out but not much mileage.

I'll be ok in time. I miss my mum.

I hope everyone is going ok with their diets.

I really feel for you @DottieLottie1 there's likely shock too in these early days. It sounds like you're being as wise as you can be in terms of eating and drinking. ♥️

I don't know if it's your kind of thing but I found the book Journey of Souls incredibly helpful just after I lost my father. Worth checking it out if you've got the concentration to be able to read.

I've been so busy with work lately - which is amazing but also taking a lot out of me. I'm giving a talk this week, which despite all the other similar things I do (too outing to go into but basically I do exactly that kind of thing but online all the time!) still makes me feel pretty nervous!

Eating-wise I've been pretty balanced tho had breakfast today as I came on and felt I needed it.

B: bagel with pesto
L: left over vegetable rice
D: roast veg tacos
One glass of red wine

Best wishes all ♥️

@Seer, thanks for your support it's much appreciated, honest! Glad your work is going well, it looks like you've hit a real good work- life balance.

Im off work until the funeral on compassionate leave. I've cleaned my house within an inch of its life. I'm a bit of a clean freak anyway but I guess im just trying to distract myself. I've also hand washed the car which is an epic task as it's a large 4x4. Took the out dog, the weather here is beautiful at last, got some thinking and crying done whilst I pounded the tarmac. Not eaten anything yet, just drinking tea like it's going out of fashion. Looking forward to the DC coming home from school, probably need a bit of company even if they'll probably spend it in another room from me.

I will eat dinner, probably jacket with garlic and herb philly. I might have a couple of glasses of Prosecco too.

Hope you had an enjoyable day everyone.

Funny old day. Took the dog out early and walked and thought for 5 miles. Then went to see my DF to sort through some of mums things with my sibs. Emotional but was able to have a bit of a laugh too. Still coming to terms with everything but I'm aware it's all part of the grieving process.

Again, surviving on numerous cups of tea. Dinner I think will be tortellini if I can stomach it.

How is everyone getting on? Come on cheer me up 😊

Time with family always helps in these times @DottieLottie1 . It deffo brought my sister and I closer.

If you would be happy to send me your address via PM, I'd love to send you something but completely understand if you don't (I promise I will out myself to you at the same time so it won't be one-sided 😀)

It's been a busy couple of days here, my talk went really well so that was a huge relief. First of many, I think.

Been working today then went a blew a load of money on spring flowers and pots! The weird thing was getting exactly the same amount back a minute later via someone purchasing one of my courses online! Nice but also a bit weird!

B: fast
L: left over pesto pasta and veg
D: veg noodles and dumplings (dh took us out as I was tired and grumpy!)

Hope you get some rest this evening Dottie

Morning ☺️

How are you feeling today @DottieLottie1 ?

I'm so glad it's Friday, it's felt like a long week.

Not much planned today other than work, school run, dog walk, some gardening and then a takeaway and wine (yesss!)

I did my Friday weigh-in and bizarrely I'm at the top end of my 2lb happy zone (which is totally fine) but my waist is the closest to 29" it's been! Strange but good 🤷🏻‍♀️☺️

B: fast
L: Buddha bowl
D: Indian takeaway and wine

Wishing you a good day ☺️

Afternoon.

@Seer thank you, my siblings and I have always been close but die to different work patterns dont see each other as much as we should. It has prompted us to tell each other we love them. 😊

I would pm you my but I'm a natural born worrier.... I've posted in the past regarding work issues (think company takeover and contracts disappearing....) and although I trust you 100% (I do!) I'd panic that my employer would find out! Not sure why I'm worried as I was within my rights!

Went to sleep around 1pm and woke up at 4 am feeling groggy. I assume I'm just exhausted. I've managed to get a few loads of laundry done and a long dog walk.

I weighed in at 9st 3lb this morning, that's a 3lb drop since last week and back to my lowest weight which was pre-holiday. I was originally expecting to get back to this weight over a course of 4-6 weeks but obviously stress has shifted it all.

I've had numerous cups of tea, dont fancy anything else. Dinner will be homemade crispy chilli beef with noodles. Not sure how much I'll eat but I'm cooking it for the family.

Ineed to be wary I dont lose anymore. Testing week ahead when I say my final goodbyes.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Morning all.

I found yesterday quite hard. I've got people around me today so it should be easier. I'm due back to work next week, I think it might be too soon but I've got to or I don't get paid. On the other hand I might welcome the distraction.

Starting the day with a cuppa, I'll probably drown myself in the stuff all day. Nothing much planned for the day as all DCs sports fixtures have been called off due to Covid-19. DH and I will take the dog out of course. Dinner will be some form of takeaway.

@Seer, well done with keeping the weight down, you'll get that 29" waist! Sorry I didnt say anything before, my heads all over the place. I'll be ok in time.

Any interesting plans? Enjoy your Saturday.