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Topic: RE: OMG I kinda enjoyed my stall!!!
LOL, unfortunately not wearing my clothes often is a sign of how long they stay in the wash basket - I rather wi**** was all about how many clothes I have. 
The weight has started moving again, but you are so right about toning up, and letting my body settle into its new shape a bit. My "attic" clothes are all gone too, but thats kind of really exciting - funny looking at some of the things I used to love, that I wouldn't dream of wearing now!!!
You've mentioned you do a show, what do you do.
The weight has started moving again, but you are so right about toning up, and letting my body settle into its new shape a bit. My "attic" clothes are all gone too, but thats kind of really exciting - funny looking at some of the things I used to love, that I wouldn't dream of wearing now!!!You've mentioned you do a show, what do you do.
Topic: RE: OMG I kinda enjoyed my stall!!!
quote "I buy new clothes, some of which don't fit nicely within a month (which for me can sometimes only mean a couple of wears). "
That made me laugh. Im pretty much relying on Sainsburys for work tees and buying smaller to try and get as much wear possible! All my old suitcases hidden ion the attic are empty and even my oldest outfit (a goth pvc dress I wore up to age of 21) fits and is in fact getting big (plus not my style anymore). I did buy one dress 1-2 sizes too small for a show I was doing and thankfulyl with one week to go it did up! Its still tight so I should get a bit more wear and dont think my hips bones would go below a 14!
I think stalls also help so you can try and tone up even more x
That made me laugh. Im pretty much relying on Sainsburys for work tees and buying smaller to try and get as much wear possible! All my old suitcases hidden ion the attic are empty and even my oldest outfit (a goth pvc dress I wore up to age of 21) fits and is in fact getting big (plus not my style anymore). I did buy one dress 1-2 sizes too small for a show I was doing and thankfulyl with one week to go it did up! Its still tight so I should get a bit more wear and dont think my hips bones would go below a 14!
I think stalls also help so you can try and tone up even more x
Topic: RE: The British Way
Hi Binty
It is definately like a dream. But no the skin has bounced quite back yet but getting there (pics on my profile to see general size change) I am 5'8" so I am fairly tall. I'd be over the moon with an allover UK 14 and 13 stone would be fine with me. Im no longer morbidly obese so YAY!
I do have major restriction still. I try and keep my protein up which is incredibly hard. I feel like I eat a diet of meat meat and meat with some meat on the side please. I buy the chinese ribs from M&S and can eat 3 small ones which is half a pack but it still works out quite a lot of protein. To think I would have eaten them all with fries and fizzy drink and then still have room for desert is mental! I tend to eat off a side plate and my friends still overfill it if Im round theirs for dinner. They say "want any fries" and I might ask for 2 and they are like "2 fries!!!!" But I just want a taste or some different texture from meat. Im not uber strict but my surgeon is very relaxed and hasnt even set goals. Im 7lbs off losing a 1/3 of my body weight which seems imense! My partner makes me put back anything low fat as I struggle to get to in 800-1000 cals if im lucky a day, I used to know exactly how many calories were in things and picked the lowest fat spread, food, drink, spray oil etc. Now its the opposite. I miss fizzy drinks and bread I guess but I dont get any hunger. I have had my first booze. I let some coke go flat in the fridge over 4 days and added a shot of sailor jerry rum and lime. It was so nice and I felt wasted (I was doing a show) but I dont really miss alcohol.
Only major downside is Im having major bouts of a winded feeling over the last 2 weeks to the point when Ive been on the floor and phoning my surgeon. turns out its probably bad acid!!!!! Bizarre!!!! So Im back on Lansoprazole and eating earlier in the evening and avoiding high acid things before bed. Im gonna get an ultrasound just to check its not gallstones so fingers crossed.
It is definately like a dream. But no the skin has bounced quite back yet but getting there (pics on my profile to see general size change) I am 5'8" so I am fairly tall. I'd be over the moon with an allover UK 14 and 13 stone would be fine with me. Im no longer morbidly obese so YAY!
I do have major restriction still. I try and keep my protein up which is incredibly hard. I feel like I eat a diet of meat meat and meat with some meat on the side please. I buy the chinese ribs from M&S and can eat 3 small ones which is half a pack but it still works out quite a lot of protein. To think I would have eaten them all with fries and fizzy drink and then still have room for desert is mental! I tend to eat off a side plate and my friends still overfill it if Im round theirs for dinner. They say "want any fries" and I might ask for 2 and they are like "2 fries!!!!" But I just want a taste or some different texture from meat. Im not uber strict but my surgeon is very relaxed and hasnt even set goals. Im 7lbs off losing a 1/3 of my body weight which seems imense! My partner makes me put back anything low fat as I struggle to get to in 800-1000 cals if im lucky a day, I used to know exactly how many calories were in things and picked the lowest fat spread, food, drink, spray oil etc. Now its the opposite. I miss fizzy drinks and bread I guess but I dont get any hunger. I have had my first booze. I let some coke go flat in the fridge over 4 days and added a shot of sailor jerry rum and lime. It was so nice and I felt wasted (I was doing a show) but I dont really miss alcohol.
Only major downside is Im having major bouts of a winded feeling over the last 2 weeks to the point when Ive been on the floor and phoning my surgeon. turns out its probably bad acid!!!!! Bizarre!!!! So Im back on Lansoprazole and eating earlier in the evening and avoiding high acid things before bed. Im gonna get an ultrasound just to check its not gallstones so fingers crossed.
Topic: RE: My 30 day excercise plan
New jobs are mentally exhausting, I'm not surprised other areas pay the price, it can be so all consuming. The treadmill will be a real boost, hopefully it will help release your mind a little from work stuff.
Well I did my 4 minute runs last night, and amazingly it actually felt a lot easier - how does that work. Rest day today and 5 min runs tomorrow. After last night I think I may actually be able to do this!!!
I'm being very injury conscious, with carrying my still considerable weight, I don't want to end up feeling worse for all this effort. I went and got assessed and fitted for proper running trainers from dedicated running specialist. They have to see how your feet are when you run, so they make you run round the shop to asses you, how embarrassing was that, with all the hardcore runners in there!!! The injury factor is also the only reason I would EVER consider the cold bath torture that I have been enduring, but hey, anything to avoid those aches and pains - so far so good.
Well I did my 4 minute runs last night, and amazingly it actually felt a lot easier - how does that work. Rest day today and 5 min runs tomorrow. After last night I think I may actually be able to do this!!!
I'm being very injury conscious, with carrying my still considerable weight, I don't want to end up feeling worse for all this effort. I went and got assessed and fitted for proper running trainers from dedicated running specialist. They have to see how your feet are when you run, so they make you run round the shop to asses you, how embarrassing was that, with all the hardcore runners in there!!! The injury factor is also the only reason I would EVER consider the cold bath torture that I have been enduring, but hey, anything to avoid those aches and pains - so far so good.
Topic: RE: My 30 day excercise plan
VERY impressive you!!
Seriously-I KNOW how much that has to hurt! I also know ALL about the bouncing bits!! LOL! SIGH!!!
I think it is absolutely wonderful that you have kept such determination. I REALLY believe it is that exact attitude that transcends all our fear and pain-it can change us!!
Now-you need to be VERY careful and I know you will be. I don't want you to hurt anything to where you get stuck in pain too long. Be kind to that body of yours!!
And you have REALLY inspired me today/tonight. I came on line just now and was feeling SO down and tired!!! Goodness! I just got hired on permanent at the job I had as a consultant and it is like starting all over again-including the whole "Proving myself and impressing the right people" stuff! Blah!! My shoulders and brain ache! LOL!
But-you have refreshed my crap attitude!! Thanks for that and thanks for not giving up!!
So-let's see what we can do next!!!
I will for sure get some pics-but you must promise NOT to laugh. I will make sure not to include the ones where I fly off the back of the treadmill due to my "grace" issues! LOL!
Gnite!
Seriously-I KNOW how much that has to hurt! I also know ALL about the bouncing bits!! LOL! SIGH!!!
I think it is absolutely wonderful that you have kept such determination. I REALLY believe it is that exact attitude that transcends all our fear and pain-it can change us!!
Now-you need to be VERY careful and I know you will be. I don't want you to hurt anything to where you get stuck in pain too long. Be kind to that body of yours!!
And you have REALLY inspired me today/tonight. I came on line just now and was feeling SO down and tired!!! Goodness! I just got hired on permanent at the job I had as a consultant and it is like starting all over again-including the whole "Proving myself and impressing the right people" stuff! Blah!! My shoulders and brain ache! LOL!
But-you have refreshed my crap attitude!! Thanks for that and thanks for not giving up!!
So-let's see what we can do next!!!
I will for sure get some pics-but you must promise NOT to laugh. I will make sure not to include the ones where I fly off the back of the treadmill due to my "grace" issues! LOL!
Gnite!
Topic: RE: My 30 day excercise plan
I can't wait to get to the point of enjoying it - although this is a great time of year to be out and about, the running is blooming hard work right now. But hey, no one thought this would be easy. =)
Topic: RE: My 30 day excercise plan
Oooooh Im a bit jealous about the treadmill, I would kill for one right now - I'm not entirely thrilled about jogging in public with my bouncing babes (I don't think my tummy is much better lol)
On monday I did 3 x 3min run 3min walk, it damned near killed me, it came close to me not being able to do it. Tonight is 3 x 4 min run 2 min walk, its hot, I have a headache and I have serious doubts about being able to do it. But I have decided that its on the plan, and I've managed all the other tasks so I'm gonna give it a darned good go.
I've been reading on the website I've been on, that the best thing for relieving running aches is an ice bath - def should never have a hot one. The running has not been painful but I have been achy - so after mons run I did it, I got in freezing cold bath. How on earth anyone puts ice in I don't think I'll ever know. I think I actually stopped breathing for a minute!!! Tonight, I may give it another go (I must be insane)
Oh and btw, I def wanna see those piccies.
On monday I did 3 x 3min run 3min walk, it damned near killed me, it came close to me not being able to do it. Tonight is 3 x 4 min run 2 min walk, its hot, I have a headache and I have serious doubts about being able to do it. But I have decided that its on the plan, and I've managed all the other tasks so I'm gonna give it a darned good go.
I've been reading on the website I've been on, that the best thing for relieving running aches is an ice bath - def should never have a hot one. The running has not been painful but I have been achy - so after mons run I did it, I got in freezing cold bath. How on earth anyone puts ice in I don't think I'll ever know. I think I actually stopped breathing for a minute!!! Tonight, I may give it another go (I must be insane)
Oh and btw, I def wanna see those piccies.
Topic: RE: My 30 day excercise plan
Good luck, I have really started to enjoy running, looking forward to my 10k next year.
Good luck, I have really started to enjoy running, looking forward to my 10k next year.
Topic: RE: My 30 day excercise plan
Ok, so first-THANKS for friending me!! LOL!!
And next-I HAD to come here and tell YOU specifically! I've ordered a treadmill and it will be here THIS Friday! I am going to join you in your exercise!!
Now-I am NOWHERE in as good as shape as you to run. I've got some serious knee and hip deterioration. BUT-I can certainly walk my backside off! LOL!
So-do tell. How are you doing??
I will keep you posted. I think I will even post a pic when it gets here! LOL!
Hugs,
T
And next-I HAD to come here and tell YOU specifically! I've ordered a treadmill and it will be here THIS Friday! I am going to join you in your exercise!!
Now-I am NOWHERE in as good as shape as you to run. I've got some serious knee and hip deterioration. BUT-I can certainly walk my backside off! LOL!
So-do tell. How are you doing??
I will keep you posted. I think I will even post a pic when it gets here! LOL!
Hugs,
T
Topic: RE: Vicky and baby!
Hmm! Still no word?!
How can we better stalk her?? I hope all is just too wonderful and lovely and that she is too busy to post!!
Please do come stop in Vicky!!!!
Hugs,
T
How can we better stalk her?? I hope all is just too wonderful and lovely and that she is too busy to post!!
Please do come stop in Vicky!!!!
Hugs,
T
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