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  1. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Sorry been awol, it's been a seriously weird week. DD2 is expecting her second baby in August but her waters broke this week, so it's been a very worrying time and the diet/control has gone out the window. She's ok, allowed home on antibiotics and bed rest plus daily hospital visits, in the...
  2. Barb

    Barb's back!

    So, after feeling very up and down all week, we had that 'friday feeling' and relaxed in our conservatory drinking red wine and chatting. Listening to music, no tv, just enjoying. I had more calories in wine than food, whoops! I did enjoy it though and all the better for having cut right down...
  3. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Thanks Jacci, that makes me feel better! There's that feeling of isn't life tricky enough without dieting!!! There again, what a good time it is to diet, no meals out/holidays/dinner parties, no fun!!! Ahhhh, I feel even worse now. I must get a grip!
  4. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Gosh my moods are up and down like mad at the moment. Yesterday I just felt gloomy and miserable. Sorry for myself because I was depriving myself of food that I fancied yet angry with myself for even considering going off the rails! In the end I counted carefully all day and in the evening we...
  5. Barb

    Jacci back again!!

    Hi Jacci, sounds like you have really settled into it now, I so hope you get your lovely holiday in Rhodes to celebrate your birthdays. We were there 2 years ago in September to celebrate our 40th Wedding anniversary and it was really lovely. Keep at it, you can do this! :)
  6. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Good idea Denn, water it down a bit, I should def do that. Tbh we've always been fond of a tipple and after we retired in 2015, really bad habits set in. Trouble is they are nice! Like, I'm getting dinner, I pour me a glass of prosecco, OH has a g&T and we nibble a few crisps/nuts whilst I chop...
  7. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Feeling much more positive today, yesterday was a bit of a low point, today I feel back in the zone, pity what the scales say dictates how I feel, but that is how it is. Making a very conscious effort to drink less calories: lockdown has had a terrible effect on our drinking habits and I am...
  8. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Thanks Denn, it so is, but as long as we manage it most the time, it's progress i reckon! 😃
  9. Barb

    Barb's back!

    😀Thanks Jacci, I do feel pleased with myself, old habits are hard to break, but it can be done!
  10. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Monday morning, chilly and damp out there and what do i do? I make flippin' muffins!!!!! What is the matter with me? Mad as can be. Then, hang on, wait for it, I find myself thinking, you've made 12, freeze 11, enjoy 1, just 1 and count it in!!! Job done, no cataclysmic breakdown of plan, no...
  11. Barb

    Barb's back!

    It sounds like you have a good system on the go, as you say, you know what works, for me the hardest bit is keeping it going! Full of enthusiasm the first few days, then...... not so much. Thats very interesting what you say re calorie allowance though, it's struck a chord with me because I'm...
  12. Barb

    Jacci back again!!

    Hi Jacci, thought i'd nip over and check out your diary! I was the big 60 in 2018, swore I would lose weight, which i did a bit, but back it's crept! I hope your plan is successful, you've done well before, so no reason not to this time. Good luck! :)
  13. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Thanks Mini! :)
  14. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Hi Jacci, it really is a great forum, so nice to reach out to like minded people and share the good and the bad! That's a good idea to break up your goals, less daunting and more exciting each time 7lbs disappears! Good plan to use up the Exante and then maybe after that you'll be ready for a...
  15. Barb

    Barb's back!

    :)Hi Zafira, thank you, I am very pleased, seems like a pretty good start! How are you doing the cal counting? With a book or a website? I am really enjoying 'Lose it', I've used My Fitness Pal in the past but the lose it one seems to have a fantastic database of cal values and is really fun to...
  16. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Think I will have to give up on this ticker, it's driving me nuts!
  17. Barb

    Barb's back!

    I have lost another 2lbs and adjusted my ticker, which shows on my 'signature' in my personal details but is refusing to update on my posts. Grrr.
  18. Barb

    Barb's back!

    So, I'm getting used to this latest plan, using 'Lose it' consistently and staying within my calorie allowance. Not cutting well under my allowance, as I normally do! I am accepting that to get the initial weight off I have to go with the timescale set and that is what I am doing. So, I have set...
  19. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Thanks Mini, lovely to be back! I hope you are well and surviving lockdown ok! What a strange world this is! xxx
  20. Barb

    Barb's back!

    I've got a new one now, not sure what i did, but I'll give this a go!
  21. Barb

    Barb's back!

    I'm having probs with my signature, I've updated my ticker, seen the change and saved it in my signature but when I write a reply, the original signature is still coming up! Anyone else had this problem?
  22. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Hi Moonbeamcor, lovely to meet you and well done on getting back in the zone, it's not easy but sooooo worth it! I'm a big fan of the flexibility of cal counting and tbh, it is my one go to way of getting a grip on myself. I'm very all or nothing, so I need organisation, otherwise i'm starving...
  23. Barb

    Barb's back!

    Strange to read this and see that 10 years have passed. Full of changes, some good, some not. I lost my dear Mum in 2013, then over the next 3 years 3 dear little grand daughters, making 5 in total, arrived and gave me some happy stuff to focus on. We retired, life got more fun, lots of nice...
  24. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hello Everyone I'm back and need you all more than ever. It's been a roller coaster this last year or so, the illness developed into Pneumonia and i was very poorly for sometime. Then when I was better did I feel like dieting? No I did not. So have been battling the same 7-10lbs on and off for...
  25. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Sorry, been absent. Very poorly indeed. Asthma/chest infection, can't move or speak much. On tons of meds, including steroids, antibiotics, nebulisers..... you get the picture. So, so, so fed up.
  26. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Tranq, slowly but surely will hopefully win the day. Yet another chesty cold has appeared, hot on the heels of the last one. But, despite that, another lb bit the dust!
  27. Barb

    Booked first review.

    Thanks Skinny One, gosh, you are doing well on the weight loss. How was your HbA1c? Are you just D&E or on Metformin or similar? I remain anxious and weirdly seem to be self sabotaging on a daily basis!
  28. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    So, pleased with 2lbs off, although seems like a miracle tbh! Need to really get on it this week. Thinking of incorporating some 'judding' - did this a few years ago and quite enjoyed it. Basically one very low cal day followed by one 'ordinary' day. No real cal counting to do but keeps the...
  29. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, doing my best and can't wait to catch up with you and jog together!
  30. Barb

    Acceptance

    I agree with you Ross, it is a feeling of 'oh well, it's your fault, you ate too much, now you are a drain on the NHS' - an attitude we see on an almost daily basis via the media. My understanding is that it is gene influenced first and foremost and that lots of other things can cause type 2...
  31. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, I must admit I was expecting something much worse. I am feeling a lot better, just got very annoyed lungs! I'm having lots of meds though and I reckon I could be properly back on it by the weekend.
  32. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, this cold has been horiffic, ending up with a very nasty asthma attack. So dieting has been the last thing on my mind. Literally. However, despite sitting around all week, drinking tea and dunking biscuits (don't have the breath to chew food much) I have lost 1 lb. It could and should have...
  33. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, despite having a cold, i'm feeling really focused. At last! Got to keep at it now. :D
  34. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    A very good day yesterday and woke up this morning feeling very determined. I'm on it like a car bonnet!
  35. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, it's good to be back, properly. I worked all morning, no nibbling and then made myself an egg and cheese salad! Had some strawberries and a small yog for pud and feel good! Nice to be looking forward again.
  36. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Weight gain not as bad as expected, so that's a bonus! Sat here with my cup of tea NO BISCUITS and a low fat, low sugar yogurt! It's already written in my food diary. See, I mean business!
  37. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Rose, you could not have picked a better time to say those things. I am being so disorganised at the moment and it is driving me nuts. I want to lose weigh, I need to, so i have to get on with this properly. So the date I am setting? Tomorrow, Monday 26th of March. Weigh in and get down to it...
  38. Barb

    Acceptance

    Claire, always there with the common sense, thank you! I have had a pretty stern talk to myself today. I have been sliding down a slippery slope for too long. Well, no more. I have to get serious with myself and I'm going to. Out with the bad habits and in with the good. I have to get past...
  39. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Ah Rose, it is still as mad as ever and i confess the diet(what diet) has totally taken a back seat. I must, must, must get back on track. An STS this week for me and i can't say I'm surprised!
  40. Barb

    Acceptance

    Thanks Pam. It sounds like you really have got your head around it now an dare on a winning streak. I feel like I am being more accepting and less negative about it now and that should help me do what i need to do, which is lose weight and do more exercise! Love Barb xx
  41. Barb

    Booked first review.

    It has taken me nearly a year to get round to doing this. Every excuse under the sun has been used but finally I realised that the only person potentially suffering is me. So, my blood test (hbA1C) is on the 20th of April and I hope the result is not too discouraging. Then the review is on the...
  42. Barb

    Job interviews/New jobs

    I think it is fine to not mention until a job looks really likely, then I guess you have to be honest as most jobs these days include a medical questionaire at the very least. Good luck in your job hunt.
  43. Barb

    Acceptance

    So how long have you been type2 Crowther64? How long did you shrug it off for? Are you on meds or just diet and exercise. I am really trying to get my head around it and have just booked my first review and blood test, as I have been trying to pretend it isn't true fir nearly a year. I have...
  44. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hi BB, I tried it and tbh it made no difference to me, I think it was a bit of a con really. :sigh: Still frantically busy at work but hopefully the end is in sight. Then I can get back to my aqua etc... Thanks for the enocuragement girls, much appreciated!:D
  45. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    So 1lb off this week for me which tbh feels like a miracle. Been frantic at work, haven't kept my diary and have had no time to get on here, so quite thought it could be a gain. This week will be and too so I will have to try hard when I can! Pleased with my lb though!
  46. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hmm, had some really bad days at work which I respond to with too much food and too much wine. Grrr. I have to stop being so self destructive. I have just eaten a cream eclair!!!!! What is my problem? Ok, I was hungry and fanciful but still, not good. Well it is only the morning, plenty of time...
  47. Barb

    Acceptance

    Thanks OddSock, tbh, when I think of people with type 1 I feel really ashamed, as that is an even steeper learning curve and not something cutting the carbs can ever solve. I'm glad you thing my bg's are good, I worry a lot about them so feel encouraged by your thoughts.
  48. Barb

    Acceptance

    It is now 10 months since my Type 2 diagnosis and I continue to feel a lot of resentment and denial. I still have not told any friends and only very close family. Does any one else feel the same? I swing between being controlled and sensible, watching my carbs etc. Then the next thing i know...
  49. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hi Rose, frantic day yesterday so only just got on here properly. 4lbs off this week, so well chuffed with that. Hoping to do well this week too, just need to keep at it.
  50. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    A good day yesterday, ate carefully all day in view of the meal out in the evening. It was a chinese and although i tried to choose carefully I know the cals really stacked up. However, it was alovely meal, thoroughly enjoyed and I am not going to worry about it. Aiming for a really controlled...
  51. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Another frantic day yesterday, which ended up with a little too much wine, but no nibbling all day, sensible dinner so still feel really pleased with myself. Out for dinner tonight, so being really careful all day to try and limit any damage! My head is def back in the right place and I fee...
  52. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    It's so great isn't it Katie? I didn't think I was going to find my mojo again but I have and it feels better than ever. Really good day yesterday, got held up at work so no aqua but took Ozzie for a long walk instead. Kept really busy all day which is key for me - if I'm busy i'm not thinking...
  53. Barb

    Observations, mutterings and the gerbera effect

    Wow LFM, you are doing so well! So chuffed for you. xxxx
  54. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Feeling good, a nice seafront walk yesterday and good food all day. Wine in the evening but not too much so that is fine. Today I am going back to my aqua class, not been for 4 weeks, various reasons, but now I feel really ready for it. Actually looking forward to Mondays weigh in, think it...
  55. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    You are so right Tranq. It's the negative voice that gets the upper hand though and I need to learn to shut that out. A good day yesterday and I do feel determined. I want a comfier body for this Summer and if I stick to my plan I'll have it.
  56. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Good day done yesterday and although a bit hungry, I managed to stay out of the biscuit tin! Focusing on 2 events to really inspire me at the moment. First, and most important, DS2 is coming home from his travels on the 27th of March, after 7 months away. I would very much like to be a little...
  57. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Going to make sure I get on here more. I need the focus. Done really well today, bit of a struggle tbh, but there again if it was easy I'd have done it by now! Bring on tomorrow. Need to think of how good seeing those falling numbers on the scale feels.
  58. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    A good morning -done! Healthy lunch- done! Nibbling - NONE!
  59. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, adjusted my ticker and am getting on with the job. Back to proper food diary and being serious about it. :D I have to do this, I cannot let myself slip backwards into old habits, it is all to easy to go back to my old ways, so I need to learn how to stop it! :o Day one and i am...
  60. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Had a lovely day with DD1 and have continued to enjoy myself since with another lunch out, a surprise night out with DH and then Friday night out for a Thai meal with friends then a party last night! I'm not complaining, it's been lovely, but seriously diet? What diet? I think I am going to...
  61. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I liked the pun Rose, but you are right in what you say, if it was easy we would all be the exact weight we want to be, but we are not. Overdid the pancakes last night but other than that quite a good day. I feel less stressed about everything, which is good. Off to Brighton today shopping...
  62. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Good sense from all of you, as always. Thank you. I feel a bit brighter today, hopped on the scales and although I regained some of the lost Christmas lbs, it's not as bad as it was! So perhaps I really am learning. I just had that all or nothing head on and felt I had two choice, stuff or...
  63. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, thanks Rose, but tbh, it isn't. I don't know what it is I seem to resist/resent any pressure at the moment and cannot get my bottom in gear at all. I was planning to go to aqua and then didn't. I fancied some crisps and ate 3 packets! That is so totally unlike me, even on a bad day, 2...
  64. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, a better day yesterday. First time i have 'undereaten' my cals for more than a week. Ended the day on 1604, so happy with that. Can have up to 1735 plus exercise cals, so I am feeling very pleased with 1604. I have set my goal at 1lb a week, hence the fairly generous allowance, but I know...
  65. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose and Katie, I do appreciate your encouragement, even if I don;t seem to do the right thing with it! I need to get back on track and I realise that part of the problem is that the food focus site makes me too happy to eat 'up' to my max cal allowance. I need to keep just under to...
  66. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Oh for goodness sake, where is my brain? I have done nothing but eat/bake/eat/drink/eat for the last week and the last few weeks good work has gone up in smoke. Seriously fed up with myself. Not sure what top do, except I KNOW I am not giving up.
  67. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    WOW OTW, you have done so amazingly, over 100lbs gone. Well done you. I'm a bit slippy slidey at the mo. Not sure why, it is very cold and I must say i have been mega hungry, so maybe that is it. Need to get down to it consistently though; this one on, one off one sts thing is driving me nuts.
  68. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, I'm doing my best. Not being mega strict but balancing my cals and exercise in the hope of a lb off a week. Not going to happen this week as I had a few bad days, which I carefully recorded, but I will get there in the end and that is all that really matters. Not sure about aqua...
  69. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Been to aqua and feel better for it. Loving logging all the exercise, makes it seem so real! Food focus is fantastic!
  70. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Had a miserable few days. Awful falling out with sister on top of feeling very sad about Dad, got to get my head calmer to go forward. Lost a lb last week, but tbh had a very bad weekend of treats and wine. So, despite logging everything on food focus, I will be lucky if this week is an STS...
  71. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Off to aqua again today, it certainly helps my joints and gives me an extra 250 cals to eat if I want to! Very handy. I am ok, feeling a little 'off' - 2nd anniversary of losing my Dad tomorrow and i think it's weighing heavy on my mind.
  72. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Aqua was good, but I was very tried afterwards. Conked out in front of the tv last night at 9! Going again today and Thursday and friday; trying 4 days a week to see if that suits better, maybe 5 was overdoing it.
  73. Barb

    Always wanted to be a size 16 now buying 14's!!

    Well done, that's fantastic. healthy soups and the gym, what more could you want!
  74. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Back to swimming today, feeling a bit better and determined to see my 1.5lbs off this week as a minimum. I'm doing this, till it's done!
  75. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hope so Rose, if I try I will have a good chance if I don't, well it's not going to happen, is it!
  76. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    A good day yesterday, so far good today too. Pain is better than it was but still feel below par. Logging everything on food focus though and that is really helping. Have set my goal to lose 1.5lbs a week, which takes my goal date to November 1st - the day before my 54th birthday. Sounds good to...
  77. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks for the good thought rose and Tranq, I do feel a bit better today, so am hoping things are settling down. I am actually fine about the 1lb, realistically it was the most i could hope for, so no disappointment really. The food focus site is helping me so much in that way, i can view my...
  78. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    So just one off this week, but it has been a struggle tbh. My joints back are so bad that again I missed aqua today. Taking lots of tablets and generally feeling rubbish. i am sure next week will be much better though. Here's hoping
  79. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, not so sure. Have had a really bad day on the joint pain front and did not manage my aqua class. Just couldn't push myself. Didn't even visit Mum which I feel bad about. Honestly, 1lb off will do this week, I'm struggling and I just need some rest.
  80. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Weigh in tomorrow and hoping for at least 2lbs. Been a good week food and exercise wise so should be ok. off to aqua again today, really think this 5 days a week thing is the best way of doing it.
  81. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Maybe they have January blues and want to take it out on us! Things are improving but I didn't sleep at all and feel seriously tired. Better day tomorrow for sure.
  82. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    So, having had a miserable evening/night with DH being as difficult as he knows how to be, I started today feeling rubbish. We are sort of friends again now and i know all couples argue, but it is rare for us and I find it hard to get over. Anyway, decided to stick to plan and got to Aqua zumba...
  83. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Aqua was good yesterday. Having big probs with my joints at the moment and the water certainly helps thank goodness. Still feeling totally on a roll. Back in the zone and looking forward to Fridays weigh in.
  84. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Tranq, I juts know that stopping is not an option, this time is my time for sure. Katie, you will get there, I have no doubt what so ever. Thanks XTC, nice to have you drop by! Off to work now, then aqua. Going for 5 in a row again this week.
  85. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    A good day yesterday, did some extra exercise to balance the extra cals consumed, so all in all, quite chuffed really. I know I keep on about it but honestly I would not be doing so well if not for Food Focus. I go on there, log everything and all the results appear, it's fantastic. It's really...
  86. Barb

    Things have to change

    You are doing so well Katy, your motivation re your BS is so strong I just know you are going to succeed. Just mind you don't overdo it!
  87. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    So first weigh in after Jan re-start and 5 of the Christmas lbs are gone. Very pleased, it just shows that maybe the quickly gained are more quickly gone! Aiming for my 5th aqua class of the week today and will be very happy to have done a mon-fri without missing a single class. Got a dinner...
  88. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Yep, will do Rose! 4th aqua class of the week done and dusted and feeling as positive as can be. I know I'm on my way now and seeing the date of my 'predicted goal' now standing at 17th of August (on my Food focus profile) I find myself thinking, yeah, why not!
  89. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks size 16, I think the new me is what i really want this year! I'm getting there already, I feel I am back fully in control and I def have the Food Focus site to thank as well as all my lovely friends on here. It is brilliant keeping all the facts in one place and seeing my exercise cals...
  90. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Excellent day yesterday. Good food, exercise and a positive feeling. Feels so great to be back on it and knowing that I am going to get there this year! Can't wait!
  91. Barb

    Things have to change

    Good for you Katy, positive changes already making a difference, you must be feeling so encouraged. it must be hard, with all that you have to deal with, to focus on yourself, but you must. Without you being well, everything will only get harder. I do wish you well and hope that this excellent...
  92. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, I am sooooo back in the zone and it feels great. Been to Aqua this morning, really enjoyed. Loving putting in my food and exercise on the Food Focus site, it is making it all so easy and fun at the same time.
  93. Barb

    My Fight Back To Health

    Today really is the first day of the rest of your life and you have the power to make the very best of it. There is no condition out there that is made to feel better by being over weight. We all know that, yet losing the lbs is hard and so many of us have tried and failed. However, that...
  94. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Debs, where are you? Come on, we miss you!
  95. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Just been back on food focus, might have a new addiction. Please take a look, it is so good!
  96. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Check out the Food Focus website. Totally free weight loss tools and very easy to use. I'm going to use it, could all help to keep focused and great for info and graphs.
  97. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    WE are lucky to have you too Katie - we are working together and that is why this is going to happen for all of us this year. :D Nothing is going to stop us now.
  98. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Ok, have recorded my gain and am now head down to get it off. Cross but not too cross. What did I expect, go back to old bad habits and old bad results will appear. Good day yesterday, shopped for super healthy stuff and feel positive that by Friday I will have knocked 2 or 3 of those lbs into...
  99. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    How fantastic that we all understand exactly how each other is feeling. That is the joy of our friendships, we all know the true feelings that we have about weight/weightloss/health and the struggle to make things happen. I am going shopping this afternoon and i am not going to buy any rubbish...
  100. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I think we will too Katie, I am just alarmed at how fast the old bad habits have taken hold. It makes me think a 'break' is simply not worth it. A day or 2 is fine but a week or 5 is not. Seriously wondering if I need to go into a definite cal counting plan to give myself structure and control.
  101. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I'm ok Rose, just struggling to get back on track. Have managed 2 aqua classes though and know it is going to take a little while to get back to it properly. Weighed myself today, sufficient to say I clearly had VERY good Christmas. Woops!
  102. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Here I am, back on day one, writing it all down and trying not to nibble. Not going to be easy but i'll get there.
  103. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Wow KatieRose, you are amazing. Such determination. I'm back to my food diary and exercise from tomorrow and really want to get on with it. I know I have gained this Christmas but equally know that some real effort can make that disappear in no time.
  104. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Happy New Year Debs. I hope that 2012 brings you some much deserved peace and happiness with a liberal dose of good health. Lets make it our year for dreams to come true.
  105. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, Happy New Year to everyone. May this be the year we MAKE our dreams come true. The way I see it, the excellent start made in 2011 is just begging to be built on, so that's my plan. I intend to get on it properly from Tuesday 3rd of January. Hoping that all the naughty food in this house...
  106. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Still at STS, just hovering into the lb on but ignoring that! Feeling good, been really busy and realise how much more energy I have these days. Looking forward to a fresh start in January and getting on with the plan. Merry Christmas to one and all.
  107. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    So, another week has slipped away, time is going too fast right now. Still maintaining my STS so very pleased with that. Full steam ahead now for Christmas. Hope everyone else is ok.
  108. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hopped on scales this morning, just out of interest, not being too obsessive, still STS. Really pleased, I mean everyone says that it is maintaining that is really hard and I seem to be doing ok. Still feel strongly that i want to STS till January and then get the next stone off. Feeling...
  109. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Really don't know where the last week has gone, busy days! Feeling good, nice to be having an 'official' break and so far so good. Making sure I stick with my aqua and not allowing too many bad habits to creep back. I really want to start afresh in January having neither gained or lost. (well...
  110. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Oh Debs, you poor thing, that sounds horrific for you. I agree with CT, I think you are overdoing it, I think you know you are and yet I know how driven you feel. Trouble is, you have to think in terms of health and yes, losing weight will improve that but are you making yourself ill on the...
  111. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Slipping again, what is the matter with me? In M&S yesterday and DD! spots a hot fudge pudding next thing i know I've bought it, plus the ice cream to go with it and last night we ate it! MAD!!!! Gorgeous though! So, I have got to get back on the extremely elusive straight and narrow, I seem to...
  112. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    I'm with you Blossums, it is so much harder at the moment. I think Christmas looming has an effect too. I think keeping it off, if not actually losing represents some kind of progress!
  113. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    So, STS it is and that is just fine. I know I am doing the right things most of the time and I will get there for sure.
  114. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Had a good day shopping in Brighton yesterday with DD1, bought a lovely top in Per Una - size 18!!!!!!!!!!! It looks really good so I am chuffed to bits. I'm getting there, I really am. Not sure whether a loss will appear tomorrow or not and i really don't care, I feel so different this week I...
  115. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I'm certainly hoping Rose. Something really seems to have clicked again and I am feeling good. I feel thinner, which is so nice, you see it on the scales but it doesn't always seem real. Just back from the DLC - now doing 45 mins aqua plus 15mins exercise in the water. I think that is helping...
  116. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    Wow OTW - you are amazing. That it just fantastic. Yep, you can do it for Crimbo, 6 stone off no probs!
  117. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Sorry girls, i have been awol. just a mad weekend but all good. Off swimming shortly and still feel back in the zone, so hopeful to see another 1lb off this week!
  118. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Well done Debs, one minute you are posting that you probably won't lose anything and the next - 2lbs off! Well done you, fantastic, despite the small slip you are now well over a stone gone forever. So chuffed for you, you are doing it!
  119. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks OTW - you are always so supportive. well scraped finally to the two stone, 6 months exactly since I started. I'm pleased, it could have been more but it could have been less! Now for the next one!
  120. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, I feel thinner, my trousers are falling down but got on scales this morning(i know, i shouldn't) and i have not lost anything. We'll see tomorrow but i am not hopeful. Weird, as I am being so good.
  121. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Another good day, feel like my head is back where it should, finally! Got so many things to look forward to, just need to knuckle down and get this weight off for good. It is literally in my way! I am hoping so much to see the 2 stone finally achieved this Friday. Then i can really move forward.
  122. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Well done Debs - that could have been sooooooooooooo much worse. See, even though you were wound up you still put your sensible hat on, I think that shows so much determination. Kind of chuffed we are both Friday weighers too! Good luck to us!
  123. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Good luck Debs, I think you are taking a very balanced view and of course the diabetes angle is vital to consider. I think the new work regime is going to be tough on you but I know you are determined and there is no stopping you! Take care of you though, please!
  124. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Very busy afternoon, but have just cooked a yummy chilli prawn and vegetable stir fry. Really full up now! Looking forward to weigh in, it should be good at this rate!
  125. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Back from swimming, all good, nice bowl of soup and a little dark chocolate for pud. Feeling good.
  126. Barb

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Thinking of you today Jennie. xxxxx
  127. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hmm, not too bad, although i did have some new pots with my steak. Thing is I just don't like meat particularly and i think this is going to be a struggle. I bought an interesting book yesterday; collins mini calorie guide. It has all the carbs/protein and cals and looks really helpful. I think...
  128. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, no hunger pangs all morning - interesting. Went to aqua, came home and had a nice bowl of home-made chicken and veg soup. Could almost feel it doing me good. Then a nice bowl of cherries for afters! Tonight I am going with steak and salad, new potatoes for other people but not for me!
  129. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Started the day on 3 rashers of bacon, 1 slice toasted nimble and some mushrooms! Feels weird but sort of exciting. Will be interesting to see how soon i get hungry!
  130. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    Sorry you have been upset OTW, but you will totally have the last laugh, plus you are a nice person unlike miss nasty mouth! Good luck for weigh in!
  131. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Ok, plan in place - going to major on fish/eggs/cheese/lean meat and chicken. Going to make sure i have a proper breakfast every day and cut out the nibbles. Lots of veg instead of carby things like rice and potatoes. Feel quite excited, definitely time for a shake up - if only to relieve the...
  132. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I'm thinking of having a major re-vamp on the diet front. I have been looking at high protein diets and a lot of the info makes a lot of sense to me. I'm going to do a bit more research and work out what a not very carnivorous person can eat on a high protein diet. I'll be back later with the...
  133. Barb

    Husband's booked a surprise meal tonight but .......

    You must go, he will never do anything for you again if you don't!
  134. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Well done Debs, that is just brilliant. So pleased for you. 15lbs in 3 weeks - can't be bad.
  135. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I agree Rose, I think the seasonal thing is a big issue, but we have to turn it to our advantage. I love soup, always have and now I think i must make sure I have a really good one on the go all the time. That way I can have a healthy filling meal whilst doing myself some good. I have woken up...
  136. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Katierose, you are doing so well. 12 weeks and a loss every week, brilliant. Me? Not so good. I keep thinking I have found my mojo and it keeps buggering off again. An STS this week, which is totally deserved. Can i do better next week? I must!
  137. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks OTW but i think it's highly unlikely TBH I have not been good, I've not been terrible but if I scrape an STS that will do me this week. Especially as I knocked 4 off last week. I'm finding it hard, the keeping going, focusing, motivating myself. But i suppose that is the difference...
  138. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    You'll be ok Blossums, it just takes time. Be patient with yourself, keep at it and you will lose the weight. I just think it is extra hard this time of year, with all the Christmas treats appearing in the shops, it puts ideas in your head!
  139. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Blossums. DD1 has since been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and it is still, after a year, being sorted out. She get very fed up, but it just seems to be taking ages. her labyrinthitis was helped by the Epley manoeuvre, well worth googling! Sorry to hear you have been a bit low, I...
  140. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    OTW, you are amazing. I cannot believe how far you have come or how amazingly consistent you have been; you deserve every part of this fantastic success, well done.
  141. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks OTW - by golly you are doing well. Over 5 stone gone, you are amazing. I've had a funny day or two. Swam on Saturday, back was hurting whilst swimming but i thought i'd best keep going (idiot) but then over the next few days it was awful. It's a bit better today, so I went to aqua, but...
  142. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    RD, if you are a daily weigher, then you are. i am too, I have tried not to, but then I cave. On the plus side, if i see a gain it firms up my resolve and if I can see a loss looming, well it firms up my resolve. Win win! I predict 4 off for you this week!
  143. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Poor Ozzie, he shook all over for about 3 hours. I was awful, but then he settled down and has been ok since. Couldn't fit my swim in today, just too much going on. Do better tomorrow.
  144. Barb

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Sending you love and wishing that in future, the comfort you get from knowing how much you did for your Darling Mum, will help. Be gentle with yourself Jennie, these days will be hard, but no harder than what you have already suffered.
  145. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Hi Debs, well done, 2lbs is great, of course you would love more, but nearly a stone in 2 weeks is good going in anyone's reckoning! Keep going, you know this is the tough bit, but you can do it. xxxxxxxxxxxx
  146. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, I do feel very lucky. We are having friends round tonight for a chinese take-away and will be mostly cuddling our yorkie who is terrified of the fireworks! There are quite a few peeps round here who do them in their gardens so it goes on all week and more - tonight i expect they...
  147. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thank you for all your happy birthday wishes. I had a wonderful time. Lovely pressies and then a surprise night away to a gorgeous hotel with my DH. It was so nice to be just us two in a beautiful peaceful setting with nothing to do but eat, drink and be merry! My lovely DS2 rang from...
  148. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Yes, birthday girl today Clarri and feeling well and truly spoilt! Eating naughty things and generally misbehaving. Still, it's only one day!
  149. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Been good all day but out for pre-birthday dinner tonight and then being taken away for the night tomorrow and don't know here we are going! Exciting. Not worried though, am back in the zone and know that come next weigh-in I will be doing fine. Def Friday weigh ins from next week, so got 10...
  150. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I am back in the zone! Weigh in says 3lbs gained is gone plus one more. Really chuffed, just one more to finally see the 2 stone!
  151. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well busy morning as planned, then home after Aqua for 2 slices of toasted nimble and pate with half a packet of Pom Bears. Yum! I know I said I would weigh friday this week but I'm gonna take a sneaky peak tomorrow as I feel so back in the zone.
  152. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    An excellent day yesterday, feeling much more positive. Off to work in a min, then onto Aqua and some shopping this afternoon. i think my mojo is back!
  153. Barb

    My incentive!!

    That is such a good idea - makes it 'real', you can actually see your progress in jewellry form, it doesn't get any better than that!
  154. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Just thinking about some things that I now do routinely; 1. Never eat a packet of crisp in one go. I buy Pom Bears and eat half one day and the other half the next day. So a packet of ordinary crisps were about 130 cals a day, now I have 48.5's worth a day. 2. If i want chocolate, I open a pack...
  155. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, I am feeling much better, just back from the DLC and 32 lengths done and dusted! Treated myself to a nice pear and feel much happier generally. I think this change around is doing me good, got some of the original enthusiasm back. Hurray!
  156. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    My daughter had Labrynthitis, swiftly followed by a diagnosis of underactive thyroid. A year on she is still struggling, so I am glad hear that you sound like you are on the mend, although not 100% yet. Thanks for the good wishes, I'll do my best!
  157. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    You are doing so well OTW, honestly you have come so far and you are seriously reaping the benefits. The dress is scrummy and a size 16 is just fantastic. So chuffed for you.
  158. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    Good to hear you are back in the zone Blossum. I'm the same, eat the naughty stuff and then feel rubbish! best to stick to the good stuff and get this job done I reckon.
  159. Barb

    Working Solutions Russian Doll - One Day at a Time

    Debs, this sounds like the old you, the positive 'I totally can' you! Fantastic, 10lbs is amazing and the good thing that is coming through all your posts is the sheer determination. I would say your light bulb is well and truly back on. Well done, so glad for you.
  160. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Interesting Blossum, we went out for a really spicy Thai meal and I started feeling better within hours! :D Not 100%, but def on the way. Sorry to hear you are feeling under the weather, p'raps a visit to the doc would be wise, don't like the sound of the dizziness.:( Thanks for all the...
  161. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks OTW - feeling a bit down this morning as have managed to GAIN 3lbs. Not been as good as i could have been but not that bad either. Have come down with a rotten cold so couldn't swim yesterday (or probably the rest of the week) so that may be one problem but I am not panicking. I am bound...
  162. Barb

    RD and Sherrie get shrinking!!

    Going great guns girls! Well done. You both sound really focused and upbeat. Brilliant.
  163. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I think you are spot on Blossums, it really is all about balance. Finding out how strict we can be whilst still being happy. How relaxed we can be whilst still losing weight. If, like me, you are all or nothing, then it is very difficult not to either feast or famine. I suppose it is simplest...
  164. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Have decided to change my weigh in day! This Tuesday will be my last one, then I will have Friday as my weigh in. I think that will work better for me, if I have had a madly sociable weekend I then have the whole week to make up for it. I am also going to change my food a bit. I am going to...
  165. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I've calmed down on the sisterly comments but really need to address my on/offness with the diet plan. I seem to wax between mega controlled swiftly followed by not controlled at all. Trying to figure out what is going on in my head, wondering if I just need to tweak things a bit, do a week of...
  166. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    Well done Blossums, looking good. Can't be angelic all the time (well some people can, but I definitely can't!) That 2 stone goal is nearly yours, roll on next weigh in.
  167. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    OTW, you are doing brilliantly. I think you will be in a lovely dress for Christmas, no worries there. It si so good that you are exercising, despite feeling so poorly, your body will be stronger for it and you will be nice and toned as the weight comes off too. Keep going, you are an...
  168. Barb

    What's 'normal'?

    Just wondering, if someone without diabetes ate a bar of chocolate or a bag of sweets, how high would their BS go at 'peak'? Woudl love to know. This afternoon I ate a choc chip cookie and 3 fruit jelly sweets. At 1 hour I was 11.00 and at 1.5 hours I was 7.9. Is that good or bad?:wave_cry:
  169. Barb

    A bit sobering really when you think of it...

    Really makes you think though - makes my 26lbs off really worthwhile I reckon!
  170. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks girls. I'm in a funny mood though. Went out last night to Frankie and Benny's with my sister and her husband. Picked up the menu an my sister immediately said ' they have a lighter option' menu there Barb', er ok, I guess I would have seen that anyway, then 2 minutes later, as we were all...
  171. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    That's the holiday gain gone, now I can concentrate on the rest. Just under 10 weeks to Christmas, so plenty of time to make a real difference. A lb a week would do me!
  172. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Struggling, still. Doing it but not got the enthusiasm I would like. Done 4 lots of aqua this week so that's good and bee fairly good on the food front but do feel a bit 'anti'. Think it's one of those situations where I need to lose some more weight to feel inspired but because i'm not in the...
  173. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    I wish I could prescribe you an enthusiasm pill - great idea! I could do with one myself. Thing is this is a long term thing and i guess we cannot expect to feel fired up all the time. However, softly, softly catches monkey. By that I mean if we keep doing the right things, most of the time...
  174. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hi Katierose, thank you for that, how lovely to think I inspired you, that makes me feel very good! Then I look at your ticker and guess what? You inspire me too! That si the joy of this site, we really can lift each other up and make a difference. Fab. Funny day yesterday, my twins 24th...
  175. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Quite pleased 2 gone but not the 3 as hoped. Should still mean that I can see the rest and a bit extra gone next week but feel impatient and disappointed. Oh well, onwards and downwards.
  176. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    A really good weekend, Saturday night was indulgent but yesterday was very good indeed and today i feel on a total roll. Off to work then to aqua. Home made soup ready for lunch and really hoping that tomorrow the scales will say the holiday gain is history! Fingers crossed please!
  177. Barb

    Atkins and diabetes in the Daily Mail.

    I think low carb is essential. Wierdly I find I can eat a piece of chocolate and my bs is not too bad but a shortbread biscuit is a definite NO.
  178. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Did well yesterday, pleased with that, first time I have had 2 good days in a row for a while! Going swimming later and then round to a friends tonight for a take-away. Should be fun.
  179. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Did well yesterday and so far so good today. It was Dad's birthday and I think that was affecting me too. Miss him so much.
  180. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose and Blossum, I can only do what I can do and as long as I am trying that has to be enough right now. My head does feel better already so I think it is going to be ok. just been to aqua and done 45 mins of constant running and jumping in the water! That should have burned a few cals!
  181. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Still struggling to get back on track, very up and down at the moment. BUT, I am trying and in some respects am winning. The swimming is going well, the nibbling is diminishing and I think I just have to not pile the pressure on too much. Have felt very close to meltdown this week so actually...
  182. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, 2lbs of the pesky holiday gain gone but it should have been more. Feel cross at having to get back to where I was before I am really losing again. So I think this week has to be a real heads down and lets do it. I want to see that 2 stone off and I am now 5lbs away from it instead of the...
  183. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well we did enjoy our anniversary, so much that we went on celebrating all weekend! Oh dear, what am I like? Anyway, back on the straight and narrow now, weigh in tomorrow and anxious to knock those lbs gained on holiday off, so fingers crossed please!
  184. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I am very happy to be back and yes, the Zone is where I am at! It is our 33rd wedding anniversary today, can't quite believe it but it is. So we are out for dins tonight, but I will do my best to not go too mad. Been swimming today, so that's something on damage limitation!
  185. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    Fantastic Blossums, nothing like getting into another stone 'bracket' to motivate! Considering you've been poorly too that is extra brilliant.
  186. Barb

    Is this good or bad....

    So, this morning I was desperate to take some tablets and short of time so I munched on a choc orange rice krispie square (that's my excuse and i'm sticking to it) checked my bg half an hour later 11.7, 45 mins later 10.5, 1 hour 45 later 7.3! I mean the start is high but under 2 hours to be...
  187. Barb

    How long?

    I would expect those results back in 48 hours at our GP practice. I would def give them a ring. Good luck.
  188. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thank you girls for all your support, so appreciated. Feeling much more myself today, 3 of the 5lbs gained have gone already and I feel really pleased about that. Also have done the complaint letter to P&O and I think seeing it on paper really helped. I'll let you know what happens next! Been...
  189. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well girls, I'm back and with an extra 5lbs to show for it. Dreadful holiday, seriously awful. We had booked what we thought was a dream holiday, splashed out on a luxury cruise, even booked a suite. The ship was ok, the food (obviously from the weight gain) was very good but our can was so...
  190. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Just heard from DS2, he is in Thailand and all is good. So good to hear from him already, what a good boy! I am frantically getting ready for this holiday so don;t know if I will be back on here before we go. So love to you all and see you when I get back.
  191. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Blossums, me too! I just realised that if I do it by Saturday that will be two stone off in 4 months exactly, that would have a nice balance to it!
  192. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    Blossums I do consciously eat less if I know a treat/outing coming up. So during the day, if we are going out for dinner, I will stick with loads of salad and very little else. It's damage limitation really, because I want to have the treat but I don;t want to impact on my weight loss too much...
  193. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    New weight loss trick - crying for 3 hours makes woman lose 1lb!!!! Yep, total breakdown last night over DS2 going away. It just hit me as we all sat down for dinner and I tried not to cry but could not help it. So lots of crying + no dinner equals 1 more lb gone. So that's a bonus I guess. He...
  194. Barb

    Does anyone else like gazing at their ticker?

    You are not mad! Unless you are and I am too! Glad I'm not the only one.
  195. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks lovely ladies, much appreciated. Yes, feel really chuffed and will be updating ticker as I go this week. So if I drop another lb (or 2) it will be shown straight away. Weird, I actually really do feel thinner. I've only lost a lb but I can really feel it. Does that sound mad?
  196. Barb

    TRIGGER MOMENT!!!

    What a great thread. For me it was a health wake up call. Being told I was type 2 diabetic was such a shock and it motivated me to stop destroying my health. Too much sugar/fat/wine, you name it, just too much. So I have got on with it and am slowly getting there. Of course it will be great to...
  197. Barb

    19st 8.5lb down to 12st and still loosing

    Wow. You look fantastic, difficult to imagine you have much left to lose!
  198. Barb

    Do you weigh more than your OH?

    I think I am very close to his weight now but was def 2 stone heavier a few months ago. Cannot wait to be the 'lighter oner'!
  199. Barb

    Does anyone else like gazing at their ticker?

    I've just altered my ticker and realised that I was just looking at it with a soppy grin on my face!:8855: I suppose it is 'seeing' the losses mounting up and accepting that i am really doing it. Just made me happy.:D
  200. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    You should be chuffed, it is more than a lb and when you consider some of the very big losses you have had you were due for a smaller one! Just .2lbs away form 50 off is amazing, you should be seriously proud of yourself. Well done!
  201. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1lb off and veering towards 2! So, when i do a final weigh-in before hol I could see the magic 2 stone gone. If I don't it's no problem, just that it would be nice. So good to see those scales moving again, it feels ages.
  202. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Positively angelic yesterday, so ever more hopeful for at least one off tomorrow. Feel weird, excited about holiday, sad about DS2 gong away, anxious about leaving Mum..... Going to be a funny week I think. Still, if I could see a drop in weight that would be a real lift.
  203. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hi Clarri, thank you for dropping in, always lovely to see you! The next week is quiet, at last! BUT, then we go on a nine night holiday! So that could be a bit tricky. That is partly why I think I need to be incredibly good this week and build up some 'credit' before i go away. We are cruising...
  204. Barb

    Always wanted to be a size 16 now buying 14's!!

    Good idea size 16, if you were not enjoying your plan then change it. It doesn't matter how you get there, just as long as you do. Weight watchers seems to suit so many people and is good and flexible, so best of luck with it.
  205. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    Fantastic OTW - resisting an orange aero is a real feat. They do look yummy, but you will look yummier!
  206. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Went to party and had just 2 drinks all evening! Very pleased. Low cal day too, so that has to help. I think I should see at least a lb off on Tuesday but 2 would be fantastic! Fingers crossed, going to be really good and hope for the best!
  207. Barb

    The MzPiggy Diary....

    You will be missed and when things settle down I really hope you will be back to find us. Take care of yourself, I think you are very brave. Hugs.
  208. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    You are right Blossums, the more sugar I have the more I want, stay off it and it does get easier. Having really nice meals planned is vital too, we all need something yummy to look forward to, it just needs to be good and healthy!
  209. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Just had a gentle trim, so pleased with that. Should be easy to keep tidy on hols! Really hoping to see a loss on Tuesday - it's starting to feel like ages since I changed my ticker! Been really good today and plan to be angelic tomorrow and Monday; so fingers crossed!
  210. Barb

    Week 1 :-)

    Hell's bells, that's amazing! Well done.
  211. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, going to be a busy one. Phase two of son's farewell party - this one is the big one with friends etc. Not at our house thank goodness! Having hair cut this afternoon and seeing Mum this morning. It's all go. Diet is very on and off, did well foodwise yesterday but too much wine in...
  212. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, will do!
  213. Barb

    The MzPiggy Diary....

    I think you are managing really well and can't see that one drumstick and 6 chips will do much damage. You are doing really well, 321lbs gone is a massive achievement so don't feel down feel proud. Hope all goes well with the nurse.
  214. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well if shopping is a form of exercise OTW - then I did the equivalent of a marathon! Had a lovely day on Brighton with DD1 - bought some nice tops and make-up and accidently went in the swarovski shop and bought some rings! They were a bargain really so totally justified. Not going swimming...
  215. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Did well yesterday and am happy to report that the 3lb gained is now all gone (didn't put it in my ticker, just couldn't bear to!). I now seem to have a cold! Great! Not panicking, wasn't going swimming today anyway as have pre holiday shopping to do. So here's to a good day of retail therapy!
  216. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks KR - just back from swimming, did the 45 min aqua class today and it was seriously lively. Really good though, I was feeling grumpy before and made myself go, so glad i did, feel much better.
  217. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    No surprise today, STS. But not upset at all, perfectly reasonable in view of the weekends shenanigans! So it's all systems go for next tuesday's weighin.
  218. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Just back from swimming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurray, feel really good. 2 lengths and 45 mins of aqua. Very pleased, just what was needed.
  219. Barb

    Always wanted to be a size 16 now buying 14's!!

    HI OTW, me neither - looking forward to the Tuesday weigh in I mean. I know I have been off the rails big time but the thing is as long as we don't lose focus completely I think we will be ok. For me I know there is no real 'going back' to my old ways. I simply can't afford to. A week or two of...
  220. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Well, as weekends go, even for me, that was wild! Did well at the wedding party, avoided the buffet completely, drank WAY too much and danced all evening. Good calorie burning but prob not enough. Yesterday family party and I lost it completely. Crisps, drinks, mini cakes, more wine, massive...
  221. Barb

    The MzPiggy Diary....

    Nice to hear you sounding more yourself, you have had such a shock but have been so brave. Glad you feel like you are on the mend and that weigh in is going to be a good one I am sure.
  222. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    Wow OTW, size 20 jeans, that is fantastic. You really are doing so well, just make sure you do a bit better eating today, you mustn't make yourself poorly after all this great effort!
  223. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Hi everyone, feeling much more myself today. Sat in the garden last night, had a Fondue and some vino and relaxed. Lovely. Ms Piggy - it can feel as though our life has changed without our consent and that is a horrible feeling - really rang true with me. That is how I feel, everything has...
  224. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Ah Rose, wouldn't it be lovely to have a cup of tea together. Thank you for all your kind words, I am going to relax a bit, the pressure of everything is too much. I am not going to stop my diary or stop eating as healthily as possible but i am not going to be quite so hard on myself if I eat...
  225. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Bless you Rose, what a lovely thoughtful post. I appreciate it so much, you are such an understanding person. I just seem to be in a very strange way at the moment, kind of lost and i don't know whether the pressure to lose weight on top of everything else is tipping the balance too far for me...
  226. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Wow OTW, you are going great guns. Fantastic achievement and very motivation for others to see. I'm still being weird. I was very good yesterday again but i feel so depressed. Had good cry yesterday about my Dad, it just came over me in waves. He has been gone 20 months now and it just doesn't...
  227. Barb

    taking a break

    That sounds sensible, take some time out, re-group your thoughts and build on your future plans. It's getting there in the end that counts, not how fast you can do it.
  228. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Had a good couple of days, feel more on track again. I do wonder if there are some 'pre-holiday' feelings creeping in to de-rail me. You know the kind of thing, brain saying, 'oh well you are almost on holiday so you might as well get in practice enjoying yourself'! Well brain, it is 2.5 weeks...
  229. Barb

    The MzPiggy Diary....

    How are you today? Are you feeling any better? Hope so, sending you love and hugs and hoping you are getting some love and attention.
  230. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, such wise words as always. Kicked one of those lbs into touch already so feeling pleased with myself. I am not stressing over the swimming, I can get back to it when I am properly better and that is not yet. As DH says, breathing has to be my priority and everything else has to...
  231. Barb

    Always wanted to be a size 16 now buying 14's!!

    Oh size 16, I know that seatbelt feeling too well. We went with friends to Aruba a couple of years ago, had upgraded so thought the belts won't be a prob - WRONG. Couldn't get the bloomin' thing on no matter how hard I breathed in. Had to get an extension and nearly died of embarrassment. Don't...
  232. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thank you Clarri, what very wise words. I am not in a race, you are so right. But isn't it frightening how easy it is to start slipping backwards? I will revisit my food diary, which I do keep every day and I still have that beating diabetes future very much in mind. Lovely of you to come on...
  233. Barb

    The MzPiggy Diary....

    How are you today? i so hope you are feeling a bit better and not so upset. Hugsxxxxx
  234. Barb

    Ms Piggy

    Could people please visit Ms Piggy's diary and wish her well. She has suffered a heart attack and needs our support.
  235. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    You are right size 16, I can't keep off them either and i decided today, a day earlier than normal to weigh and find out the damage. It is not as bad as I thought, 3lbs on but by tomorrow that will be less and by next Tuesday it will be a proper loss again. So not recording the gain 'officially'...
  236. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    Well done Blossum on writing such an excellent list. Like Rose I can sure identify with everything you are saying. Thing is you will never need to feel that way again as you are doing so well with your plan. Inspiring stuff, excellent.
  237. Barb

    The MzPiggy Diary....

    Oh my goodness, your poor girl. Sending you the hugest (but gentlest) of hugs. How are you now, is there permanent damage, how long will you be hospital? So shocked and sorry for you, hope you start to feel better very soon and well done on being able to say you have lost nearly 2 stone! At...
  238. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    I am struggling girls and coming on here finding all your lovely comments makes me feel ashamed for not being more focused. I feel panicky about the swimming and not being able to go and yet i know I have to be sensible. I have not been good this weekend at all and am seriously considering...
  239. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Just back from swimming and struggling with both the eyes and the lungs. So annoying. Will take tomorrow off anyway as it's DD1's birthday. Just want to get back to 100% and can't seem to get there yet.
  240. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    The eyes are a lot better, I put vaseline on the lids before i went swimming and that seemed to help a lot so will do the same today. In the midst of a very social week, hence not been on here much. Headed up todays diary page and realised that today is day 100 on my health plan! Really pleased...
  241. Barb

    New healthy hot me :-)

    Wow you are doing so well OTW, you must be thrilled. Keep going, the differences are really going to start piling up now. Fantastic.
  242. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    A much better day yesterday, still had some wine in the evening which I am cross about but much better food wise. No weight loss this week, but I was expecting that. Next week will be the same I suspect with the rather wild week ahead. Feeling a bit worried though as last night my eyelids...
  243. Barb

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie we don't 'speak' often but I just wanted to know that I am so very sorry to hear your awful news. You must not worry about unimportant things (food) right now, you have more than enough to contend with without beating yourself up over some kit kat. Your Mum must be so glad to have such a...
  244. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks girls, I think I am getting back my mojo. One biscuit only with morning tea, then a small banana before swimming. 2 lengths and 45 minutes aqua then home for a dry fried ham omlette! That's more like it!
  245. Barb

    caws diary

    Congratulations on your degree Caws, that is fantastic news. Also well done on the weight loss, you seem to have a very good balanced view that although the occasional slip will happen the downward trend is there. Brilliant, that is the way to do it I think.
  246. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Where has my iron will gone? If anyone spots it anywhere could they please return it to me? All sorts of naughty stuff is sneaking in and I urgently need to nip it in the bud. The occasional biscuit has turned into 2-3 at a time. Yesterday DD1 brought mini yum yums in and before I knew it I had...
  247. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Thanks Rose, all you say makes sense but I do worry a bit. I am fairly confident that i am going to be lucky to STS the next week or so and that i a bit annoying. On the other hand as long as i'm not gaining I should be pleased with all that's going on. I love our social life and fitting a diet...
  248. Barb

    I lost some weight!!!

    Well done Blossums, that just shows that you can still have fun and enjoy yourself without sabotaging the diet. It is such a steep learning curve, accepting that little changes, will in time, add up to big changes. Sometimes we naturally feel impatient but hanging in there is what counts and i...
  249. Barb

    Barb's going at it a little differently!

    Lovely night, went for a super chinese with some good friends and it was really nice. Ate fairly sensibly and when it came to pud I had toffee apples and gave 3 out of 4 away! Hoping to go swimming today but am coughing again, so not too sure. I do feel life is conniving against me a bit at...
  250. Barb

    morbidly obese to cheerfully overweight!

    Well done Sonya, you've kept at it and you are nearly there. Fantastic, inspiring stuff!
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