Frugaleers - August 21 onwards

[Not2bObvious]

New thread! Time to get our act together

Not have you been screened for anything thiorid, but deficient or diabetes. You seem to struggle when you try so hard. Just a thought. No need to reply

I had bloods done about 3 years ago when I told the doctor about slow/no loss despite big efforts. I was on my way to iron deficit, wasn't even quite iron deficient. Then again when in hospital for chest pains 2 years, nothing found really either time. Back then the slow/no loss was very much to do with 5-6 holidays a year when I really thought about it. Now I think it's hormone and lower activity related. And to add insult to injury, quite literally, I took a fall when out jogging. Nothing broken but grazed, bruised and very sore hands, knee and elbow. I could, and did, cry

An not have a big hug.

mrs you have the patience of a saint! I’d be slapping all round me 😂
not sorry to hear all this, have a covid free virtual hug! ❤️
I am going a bit mad in the house now. Only two days left. We painted the dining room finally which has been on the to do list for a while. I’m worried we will come out of covid quarantine and there will be a bloody lockdown! Praying I get back to NI for Xmas.
Had to cancel my booster as you can’t have it for 28 days after covid. Sigh.
I have put on weight this week with being in the house and eating too much, all I need before Xmas!!!

F'ing COVID, all hospitality here will close at 8pm from Monday. I really hope you get to visit home gen, maybe your government hasn't lost its damn mind like ours

Sorry to clarify each day, not close for good. Sigh....

Thank you Gen they take the biscuit sometimes!
So glad you are better lovely , hope you can go to Ireland for Xmas
Not your weight is good you know , it is so difficult to maintain or lose the last few pounds and you are doing it !
Hope you aren't too badly imjured lovely
LIfe you make me lol
Hope your cold goes very quickly
Have been good , am busy so it helps so much

I managed 30k steps yesterday by dancing the night away

If only it were the last few pounds mrs, I'm a fair way from healthy weight. But at least there's progress no matter how slow. 162.4, same as yesterday. It's the lowest weight I've keep returning to the last couple of weeks, looks like it's going to be a maintain weight this week. Very sore from my fall so there'll be no weights as my hands too grazed, no jogging cause my knees swollen - should be able to do a limp walk? But for now, TV & Tea😬

Ooh did you go to a party life? That's some amount of steps!

Sticking at 246 pounds which I'm happy with.
Went to the gym for the first time in 10 days last night. Booty blast so no pressure on shoulder but my arthritic hip was complaining!! Feeling okay this morning but going to give myself 2 days before doing another session
not I'm so done with covid, the government & restrictions now. We're due to go to Devon to dh's family between Xmas & NY but I can see that being cancelled. Dd is travelling down on the train tomorrow on her own to see them but even that may have to be cut short.
Well done on the dancing life. I've got my work do tonight, not sure I can match that though.
Step count is something I definitely need to work on. I do much more work from my desk now & need to make myself move.

Maintenance at this time of year is a huge achievement north, and brilliant that you got back to the gym. Better still you didn't hurt your shoulder, I've had such a naggy hip for ages, I can't imagine how painful arthritis is. Definitely a good idea to rest for 2 days.
I'm so sorry your trips potentially messed up, I don't know what to do about our post Xmas mini break plans. Part of me wants to escape but it could be worse over the border

It was the gyms Christmas party and good fun. Sore feets today though

@lifelongfrugaleer

I managed 30k steps yesterday by dancing the night away

Absolutely brilliant sounds like you had a great time Life

@Not2bObvious

If only it were the last few pounds mrs, I'm a fair way from healthy weight. But at least there's progress no matter how slow. 162.4, same as yesterday. It's the lowest weight I've keep returning to the last couple of weeks, looks like it's going to be a maintain weight this week. Very sore from my fall so there'll be no weights as my hands too grazed, no jogging cause my knees swollen - should be able to do a limp walk? But for now, TV & Tea😬

Oh that sounds painful Not hope it's much better very soon When l lost 12 stone about 8 years ago , l couldn't maintain for love nor money it was so difficult l was either dieting like hell or scoffing and gaining , honestly you are doing great

North sorry you are feeling so fed up l do get what you mean, hope your hip is better too
Hopefully your Dd will be fine seeing your DP fingers crossed

Been fine today , can't complain , busy though and that helps so much Take care everyone

Omg mrs, 12 stone? I'm in awe, blushing at my insensitivity - how did you do it if you don't mind me asking? I'm always blown away at people able to keep going, where I bitch & whinge about a couple of stones

I was 23st 5 lbs , in 2013 l was in a bad way tbh and suddenly l thought l would give it a go . I found the determination and it fell off me , l walked and exercised and run and l was living life , then my back played up after about 4 years and l just couldn't do anything except eat and be utterly miserable . l have never been able to get back to exercising or een walking as l would like , l can;t stand for long or walk far .
However, l have never allowed myself to get back to the weight l was thank God . It's a constant battle though, sometimes l can do it and sometimes l am awful but l do my best . l feel proud of myself that l have never got back up to that size because it would be so easy to get back there . I was fat shamed terribly when l was that weight and l have never been fat shamed since which l thank my lucky stars for because it made me so upset . I stopped eating anything processed . I ate loads of fruit, veg , fish, meat, Quorn milk yogurts. I found l didn't need as much food as time went on and my portions reduced naturally. If l ate sugar free stuff or was upset or out of my comfort zone l would cheat and binge but as time went on l didn't want to do that so l found out my triggers and have followed them since then really

You rock mrs, and I'm sorry you had/have such a struggle with pain. I know we've all chatted about it before but thank you for sharing so honestly - I appreciate how tough that must be. One foot in front of the other always - you do soo much for your mum & Bob, never ever forget you. I've no doubt your own family tell you that but just in case. And you know f'all that shame anyone. Shame on them, they haven't a clue💕

Mrs that is an incredible amount to lose & well done for not putting it all on again when you hurt you back. I used to fell run ( not falling over happened most days - I looked like a small kid with all the scuffs on my legs & arms). On one run I dislocated my knee which put paid to running for about a year - after which each time I started running again another part of my body would break (ankles, shin splints, hurty toe, hurty hips, calves.....). I put on so much weight - which I am currently trying to lose.

Speaking of which I have Yo-Yoed in the 83s this week. 83.8 - 83.4. Weight loss is slowing.

Fell into a tub of chocolates last night, egged on by oh who thinks I'm bonkers to be so worried about such things. And I proved to myself exactly why I try to stick to one choc a day for advent. The guilt!!! The scales are up to 164 again. And out for lunch today so I'll probably see 167 tomorrow.
Sorry your losses are slowing un, I appreciate how frustrating that is. Your body has really been through a lot. Starting to think again running isn't for me

I fell in to Chinese and chocolate yesterday. Cancel gym as pCR instead

Oh crap, hope it's negative life, are you testing cause this cold won't shift or have you close contact issues. Are you feeling bad?
I'm lazing after my early morning walk to the shopping centre. I'm lucky enough to have a proper shopping mall about a 20-25 minute walk away, a few places were open at 8am so I managed to get a couple of extra presents. Will start the food shopping tomorrow

I’m testing cos the cold won’t shift and I’ve got a cough now. I thinks it’s due to tickly throat but just in case. If it comes back +ve it will be a super shock