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  1. Gemstone

    Giving up sugar... How to... doesn't matter which diet you are on u can follow this

    Don't forget that sugar alternatives have a "sugar effect" on the pancreas which is not good x
  2. Gemstone

    Quick Question

    I always think exercise helps weightloss as part of a healthy diet but feel its main function is to tone up the body and get it into a better shape to compliment weightloss x
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    really embarrassing...but need some advice

    My other half does loads of walking and used "map my hike" app on his phone instead of a pedometer. It catalogues the walks he has done with timing and lets him know if he has a personal best x
  4. Gemstone

    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    Quick update - still aquafitting around 4/5 sessions a week. It'll be 3 years in August. We may be losing the best instructor and another good one is pregnant so we have the loud boxing types doing sessions and it doesn't give me the same workout so may have to go to a different centre. One...
  5. Gemstone

    What is your favourite form of workout and why?

    Aquafit for me every time. Cannot do anything high impact as I have SI joint dysfunction and I lose the will to live in the gym. Aqua has made a big difference to me x
  6. Gemstone

    Ideas and tips, please!

    Hi I have SI Joint dysfunction so have to protect my joints while building up my core etc. My solution is aquafit which has been brilliant for me. Almost 3 years since I started and it has changed things drasticly. I feel I have built a scaffolding around the problem area. I still have pain and...
  7. Gemstone

    Welcome Back!

    Welcome back Minimins and a big "Thank you" to Mini and Pierce xxx
  8. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Hi Taz - brilliant that you are well again. Take it steady and build up - you were very poorly xxx
  9. Gemstone

    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    Well its all change for 2015 on the aquafit scene. Our favourite instructor is back on Mondays and Thursdays but the Wednesday evening "Deep" session instructor has left and there is no-one to take her place. Also I have had the dreaded lurgi for the last 10 days so aqua has been a no no...
  10. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I haven't even found the scales since Christmas - no point in depressing myself in January - will have to find them sometime in February though and get on with it. Taz - you have done a wonderful job on your weight so if there is no movement this week at least its not a gain x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Absolutely brilliant Taz - you are doing all the right things and deserve to succeed x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Wow! That's quite a target. You are really looking good already Taz. The last couple of stone could be tricky so put your determined head on for that one and don't let it phase you if it moves slower than it has done x
  13. Gemstone

    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    OK... so a bit more information on Aqua-spinning. Seems that it is harder work than spinning in a gym - guess it would be really as you are pedalling against water. Bikes are very expensive and I'm not sure how they would be fitted. There seems to be two different types of aqua-spinning -...
  14. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Tell them where to go Taz..... and don't stand for any messing xxx
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Yay to that Taz - you are doing SO well and you look AMAZING xxx
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Yay for the BIG DUMP!!!
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You will sort it Taz :) x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    YAY!!!! Well done Tazzy x
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    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    Yes I think it would Taz - just have to have a bit of insight from the leisure centres x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Hi Taz xxx
  21. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    So glad things are being sorted out Jim. It is indeed those who shout loudest that get what they need - I too worry about those who do not have a champion or whose loved ones do not have the "tools in the box" to ask the right questions and get the help they need. We are not trained in this...
  22. Gemstone

    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    Aparently it is VERY expensive to set up so I doubt if it will come to our area any time soon x
  23. Gemstone

    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    Away for a week and glad to be back in the water. Just one session last week but I have done another 4 (2 doubles) today - so I think I might be back in the zone. Nothing now until Wednesday deep aqua. Taz told me tonight that she has heard of aqua-spinning classes in the Hampshire area -...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Maybe a meeting is due with carers, SS etc present where you air your views and tell them the facts - give them your concerns that she needs coaxing to drink or it has a detrimental effect on her health. Get it documented, perhaps with a new care plan that you have a copy of and let them know...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    YAY...... :wow: :party0011: :banana dancer: :party0019: X
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    It amazes me how low priority they all put on making sure elderly people drink enough and the awful results of dehydration. Can any of them join up the dots? Glad things are looking better Jim x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    It may sound odd Jim but have they checked all the simple things like ears which affect balance, electrolytes imbalance - quite common in the elderly. Electrolite imbalance is to do with the body salts etc and can be affected by dehydration among other things. It is relatively simple to test...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Good luck Taz ;) x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Congratulations to you and Elf for the amazing achievement at the weekend. London to Brighton overnight bike ride - awesome x
  30. Gemstone

    Congratulations Taz and Elf

    This weekend members Taz and Elf completed the London to Brighton overnight cycle ride. Taz clocked it at 68.3 miles which is totally fantastic. So proud of your achievements Girls xxx
  31. Gemstone

    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    I've just managed my second week with 10 sessions - the funny thing is that I booked them all up and once again didn't think I'd do them all...... AND DID! I have 9 booked for next week - we'll see how many I can do. The following week I go away again on the Wednesday so will only get Monday in x
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    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    I've managed 7 sessions so far this week and I have 3 more booked. I won't be keeping up this level of activity but for a couple of weeks its been ok and VERY beneficial x
  33. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Ha ha..... Enjoy Jime - friends of ours from Cornwall came back from Crete yesterday via Bristol - they love it there x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Where indeed Jim - she's bright, she'll love it x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    We have never been to NI but Southern Ireland was amazing x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    SPS (sticky pound syndrome) is annoying but your losses have been amazing so not to worry - Go Girl x
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    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    ..... and I know it has made a difference to you Taz. I am currently doing 6-8 sessiions a week but recently I have been away a lot with NO aquafit so this being my first week back I have got "into the zone" by doing 10 sessions - some of the sessions have been "back to back" so saving on...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    I have a funny little bump on the instep of my right foot which swells up every now and then. I thought it was a ganglion some years ago but when it really swelled and got really painful I went to the Doc and she sent me to A & E for an xray - it turned out that I had broken it sometime...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Ireland was brilliant Jim - mountains everywhere - and we met Clarri :) We have to go back. How is your foot Jim? x
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    Best exercise for someone over 20 stone? - Advice needed please :)

    Hi FB - Have you tried Aquafit. I have just started an Aquafit thread in Fitness - exercise. I have issues with my back and any thing I do has to be low impact - I also lose the will to live in the gym. I have found aquafit to be just what I needed and it has given me mobility, flexibility...
  41. Gemstone

    AQUAFIT.... Low Impact Great Results - Cold water challenging

    I started Aquafit in August 2013 and WOW - what a difference it has made to me. In 2005 I had a back injury which has left me with an unstable SI joint. In January 2013 I was visiting the Chiropracter twice a week and walking like an old lady. Thinking about exercise made me wince with pain...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Absolutely brilliant Taz x :D
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hi Abz - all my grandchildren are at school now x Hi Jim - just back from a week in Cornwall, after having 11 nights in Ireland at the beginning of August. Not very good weather last week was it x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Ah..... the pub...... Guinness calls and must be obeyed ;) naughty Guinness :D..... Talking of Guinness, we leave for 11 nights in Ireland tomorrow - taking the car on the ferry and staying in the Clonakilty area, the Doolin area and Killarney - nice little tour with plenty of music...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Someone told me yesterday they have done the London/Brighton and it finishes with a nice hill - better do some hill training I reckon x
  46. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Oh Jim, it sounds awful - relax and go with the flow (or milk it for all you're worth) - it'll soon be better and you'll be doing all those jobs you are so good at. Some serious kindle time perhaps? x
  47. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You look absolutely great Taz - the weight-loss has happened and will happen again when your body is ready x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    I do the same thing (not kicking the bed) but I go out in the dark to the loo, feel around with my feet in front of me so that I don't step on the cat :kitty: she often sleeps on the landing. I'm quite good at it but it only takes one mistake - as you've found out very painfully x
  49. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Better than being up Taz x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Sorry to hear about your broken toes Jim - just as well the cricket was on or you would be crawling the walls. We went to Cornwall for the folk weekend (19th July) and my mate and I did an overnighter this week - down on Tuesday and back on Wednesday - good night though, plenty of music and...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    ........ and the 3.5 mile walk yesterday was a tough one Taz and one for muscle development due to the terrain - so that may not have helped the poundage either. What a day though x
  52. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hi Jim - I don't do too well in this weather - wilting terribly - I need to be by the sea...... then any excuse to get down to Cornwall innit ;)x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    It will indeed Taz - what a star you are x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Thats good Taz x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Baby Grunt !!!! :rolleyes: you'll give him a complex Jim ;) You are truely blessed with 2 lovely grandchildren x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You'll do it Taz - you are freewheeling towards a biggie. You are doing a lot of exercise so maybe adjust your diet so that you get enough calories to feed it or your body might be saving calories to compensate x
  57. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Ha ha.... Weston-Super-Mare was always our destination and now a lot of people have moved into new housing on the outskirts of Weston - new builds springing up everywhere. Glad you enjoyed your Brummie-break ;) x
  58. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    EXCELLENT TAZ! :party0011: You are looking SO good - and rocking the cycling (along with everything else you are doing) x
  59. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    This retirement lark is exhausting isn't it Jim - so many places to go and all the time in the world to do it x
  60. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Ooooo..... will have to check in x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Try to eat the things that speed up the matabolism Taz x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Are you eating enought calories to fuel the activity - if not your body will go on famine mode and conserve fat for survival x
  63. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    You're obviously having fun with your new toy Jim. Happy holidays to both of you - sounds lovely x
  64. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    We'll get there - you first I reckon x
  65. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Jim - have you put it on "power saving" mode? The wi-fi and the GPS takes quite a lot of power - there are probably times when that could be turned off. I only put GPSon when I use navfree (my free satnav app) then the power drains quite quickly x
  66. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    .........or maybe she's cottoned on to all these women..........:eek: x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Haha.... I reckon Colleen's got him running round - no slacking now Jim ;) x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Well done again Taz, that's awesome! I have evicted 2 of the little blighters - 3 to go x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    I've done it - I got my "steal of a deal" and I've got my S5 with very little increase from my 2012 deal. Your're right Lisa, the S5 is good and not difficult to get used to at all x
  70. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    YAY! I've got an SII and about to change - thought about the new S5 but they are expensive at the moment - might go for S4. I drive a hard bargain with contract cost, minutes and texts so will not change until the price is right - Grumpy old woman, that's me haha x
  71. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I managed to pick up 5 squatters in a week - they still lurk in the bottom of Guinness glasses ;) must get my welly boot behind them and kick them into touch x
  72. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Have fun Jim x
  73. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Brilliant Taz - you are amazing........ but I knew that anyway without the weightloss x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Blimey it must have been extortionate! Colleen will get over the time on her hands and will soon be saying "I don't know how I found time to go to work" with the rest of us haha.... x
  75. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Still good though - and you look SO good - it even shows in your swimwear - well done x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Great for you and colleen. My OH retires at the end of this month - he's really looking forward to it. Was that £450 a pint for Guinness? They charge £390 in the pub I go to in Cornwall and I thought that was bad. When we were in Wales the prices ranged from £3 in a club in Llanelli to £320...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    That will put you at your pre-wedding weight if I am not very much mistaken Taz - that's awesome x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Looks like you had fun Jim - why am I not surprised to see you among the girls ;) x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Enjoy x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Weather mixed Jim but the good bits were very good. Battling the end of a cold this week so not as much energy as I'd like but had a good week anyway x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Thats excellent news Taz. It was lovely to see you yesterday - what a lovely day it was. It gave way to a VERY blustery night. Hope you had a good journey home x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I don't think I will be squatter free Taz but hey ho, eviction papers will follow. Looking forward to seeing you in cornwall x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Glad you had a good break Jim. We are in cornwall at the moment x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Thats not good Taz. Enjoy this evenings deep session though x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Whatever works for you Taz :D Sometimes it it a positive thing for me and other times it isn't - I act accordingly x
  86. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    It will happen Taz - I've got a lull at the moment - being unwell is no excuse but it doesn't help x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I think that's what I was trying to say Taz - I was just being careful as a lot of people on here use the diet industry for weightloss. I do think we are entitled to our opinions too and my opinion is that the diet industry is a cash cow that thrives on yo-yo dieting. There are people who will...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    That's the point Taz - when you did the group thing the first time it really worked for you so it was worth it. Let's not forget though, it is a huge industry and we are all vulnerable when we are desperate to lose the poundage. I have been involved in some party plan companies who have a...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    That's my point entirely Taz. If you go to a class and it works, that's brilliant and money well spent but these classes hook in all kinds of people and one size really doesn't fit all. I have been told SO many times how I should go to weightwatchers, slimming world or some such by...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I was smiling and wanting to shout "Do it yourself - you'll do just as well and you can put the money towards an aquafit session where you CAN exercise without doing your joints in" - but of course I couldn't shout anything as I was sticky-beaking ;) x
  91. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    If it works for you then its a good tool. I was out for a meal last night and the woman on the next table was extolling the virtues of weigtwatchers while at the same time saying that she hadn't lost much. She was saying that running was the best exercise - then saying she hadn't been out as...
  92. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Well done Taz - the road is a long one but you're really eating the miles now x
  93. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Good news with the chiropractor Taz x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Sounds good Taz x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Bet you are Jim x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Fingers crossed x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I hope it works well for you Tax. You certainly deserve success - you're worked for it x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Everything you do, however small, uses calories so when you exercise you need the extra fuel - more calories. If MFP are putting the extra on it could mean the exercise you are doing uses more calories. If you are not eating enough for the exercise you do your metabolism may have slowed to...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    That's excellent news Jim - congratulations Colleen - now you can have more quality time together. Mr Stone was 65 in March and could have retired but he said he would stay on a year or so. There is voluntary severence in the ether and he is hoping it might come his way - its a waiting game...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    I stipulated female carers only for my mum and they honoured that. My mum would've been wary of a male carer and it would have upset her. If its having a negative effect on your mum voice your concerns x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    That sounds like a good plan Jim - glad you've got them sorted x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You work hard Taz and need food to fuel that and if its the right fuel it should serve you well, allowing you to lose weight as well x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    But of course ;) x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    The body needs food - that is what fuels our activities. That said, you girls are right - if you cut down when you don't need so much you don't have it hanging around waiting to be used like an over-full fuel tank. Its a balance - you cut down too much and the body says whoooh.... she's...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    My inactive week (without any conciousness in eating) netted me a couple of squatters but the following week when I got back into it kick-started me quite nicely. Maybe the break did my metabolism some good x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Ha ha..... kick a bit of arse - seriously though, you are looking great at the moment x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I know Taz and I'm totally cool with it. I do expect squatter eviction next week though, hopefully dragging some of their nasty little friends with them x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Bad scales - they must be having a week of it! Mine have moved in the wrong direction - just a smidge but its the inactivity this week while I've been poorly x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Just sitting there asking to be disturbed. Hope you enjoyed Deep Aqua last night x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I like nice quiet swimming sessions. Occasionally I've finished aqua and looked back at the pool and there's no-one there - I can't resist it x
  111. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    YAY! Well done Jim. I understand how you feel - I felt like I needed to be constantly on top of it as Mum wouldn't have known what she'd had and what she didn't - you could find a cold cup of tea and a sandwich in the fridge and she'd swear she'd had her lunch. I had to rely on the carers to...
  112. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Glad you're feeling better again - enjoy your swim session x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    There's no excuse for that Jim - at the very least, if there was a HUGE problem getting there, someone should have been notified so that her meds could be done and someone could check on her. There was a time when my mum went without vital cream for her skin condition because there was a...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Hope you feel better soon Taz x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    It was a few weeks back Jim but worth catching up if you can find it - Secrets of the Body Clock Terry Wogan BBC1 x I'll post a link Pauline x You'll probably find it interesting like I did DK x TVCatchup - Secrets of the Body Clock with Terry Wogan
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Exactly the same Jim. MIL always likes to shower in the morning though and would often start before the carers arrived - fortunately one or two of the carers cottoned on and they do her early so that others can have a lie in. My mum was the latter - she went to bed later and didn't want...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Oh Taz - sorry to hear that. I hope you'll be better soon xxxx
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    My MIL is an early bird and was at first muddling through her ablutions before they came, although their remit was to help her shower safely. Eventually they started coming earlier and MIL didn't mind sitting in her dressing gown with a cup of tea while she waited. It all takes time and she...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Morning Taz - Happy Saturday x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hope it all went well Jim x
  121. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You can do it Taz x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Brilliant Taz - it was indeed a good workout x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    It is Nomad - she's looking good x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    That is totally possible Taz. You are working hard at work, in the gym and in the pool, so developing muscle (which as we know is heavier than fat. You have lost loads which means the body has to adjust. This is probably just a phase you are going through and no doubt weightloss will resume...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Well that's not too surprising but no less annoying. MIL has had several care agencies, some good some not so good. The one she has at the moment seems to be in crisis all the time so expecting another change sometime soon. Sometimes the carers move with the agencies and sometimes she has to...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    All ok here Jim - glad to hear you are all better now x
  127. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    That does indeed sound interesting Taz - some thought needed on that one x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Roll on next week - then you will know either way. Glad you're keeping your finger on the button Taz x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Taz - don't give up - I am sure your body is adjusting to the amazing weightloss you have had already. The best thing I can suggest is to change your eating pattern a little and give your body something different to work with - It may be the boost it needs. The other thing you can do is look...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    The curry would do it DK - but if it was the curry you would probably feel the burn (if you know what I mean) ;) x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    I hope you are feeling much better - things like that knock you back for a while x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    My daughters just call on Dad x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Gosh those little poundages need a good talking to and a kick up the a**e. The loss will be all the better when it comes - it will be like starting over but with less to lose x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    How annoying Jim x
  135. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I know what you mean Taz but you have had huge success and in maintaining it you are allowing your body to catch up. You are looking good x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    That's a lovely picture Jim - proud Gramps x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    ..... and I'm still STS so you've done better than me Taz x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    It'll be good to get things sorted Jim - hopefully the early blips will give way to smoothe running. Look forward to the piccies x
  139. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    It certainly seems to work for you Taz. You have come this far - you can go all the way xxx
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Is there a number you can ring to make sure? They should be able to provide that x
  141. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Good luck Taz - you've done SO well - no reason to suppose it won't continue. Don't forget that the more you lose, the harder the pounds are to shift x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You'll shift it - you're just adjusting that's all x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Kick Ass Jim - there are problems with some of these care agencies but you still need to be able to rely on them. If she has been assessed as needing care they should be delivering. Hope you get it sorted soon x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    That's good Taz - Good luck with that x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    No movement for me either Taz. Your body is probably "normalising" to the new weight - that's a good thing x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Its a really nice shift Jim - from being in a position where you have to persuade her to do things, you are now back to visiting as a son and giving her some quality social time x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Its hard to take a step back and the instinct is to check and make sure everything is going ok - I completely understand the dilema but it sounds like it is paying off and it was the right thing to do. I think she will soon come round to the idea and it won't be long before she knows the carers...
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    Not an easy start Jim - You can only hope it gets better. Many older people resist help to start with - it must be really hard to have strangers coming into your domain. The good news is that usually it gets better and acceptance happens. If you've got good carers they will win her over and...
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    Thats great Taz - glad you can wiggle x
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    But it is what it is Taz - your body needs to adjust, goals or no goals. Enjoy your success and adjust your goals if necessary - you know you are doing well x
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    The odd plateau is good as we need to adjust to weightloss - poor old bod has to catch up. You are still doing the biz even if the scales don't reassure you - be patient and it will happen x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Have a good weekend Jim x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Its all sounding very positive Jim. I hope it continues to go smoothely x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Well done Taz x
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    Hiya Taz x
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    Morning Taz x
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    You've lost a lot Taz so there are bound to be weeks when things don't move. Your losses REALLY show x
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    This part of your job is so new Taz - they are expecting a lot from you - too much maybe x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hi Jim - hope it all happens soon and you will free up some time. Its nice to have that extra back up - you will get more quality time with your mum and free up a bit of time too x
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    That's really good to hear Jim - you may find that once they get her on the system things will run ok. MIL has had carers in twice a day for several years now. Its not been without one or two blips - one big one where one of the carers was liberating money from clients - a birthday card for my...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I hope you learn loads from your special job - I am sure you will do a good job x
  162. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Good morning Jim x
  163. Gemstone

    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Good morning Abz x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Good Morning Taz x
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    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    If you allow them to stay they claim squatters rights - which is why I have quite a bit to go before I match my ticker. Recent squatters, however, can be served eviction papers and can be removed fairly easily if you wag your finger at them with a stern face :nono: Good luck with your evictions...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Let's do it indeed Taz x
  167. Gemstone

    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    I came away from Christmas with 6 nasty little squatters, one of which as been despatched to date and war declared on the others x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Be quite firm about her needs and yours as the person who takes the shortfall. I remember some 20 years ago when I was working with a group of adults with learning difficulties for adult education. The social workers were assessing transport needs etc. and one of the chaps had a long suffering...
  169. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Wow Taz - still doing it - Go Girl. I am going to start Friday weigh in again next week so I will join you - hopefully with a loss x
  170. Gemstone

    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Good to see you posting Abz x
  171. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hi Abz - the littlies are growing fast aren't they x Hi Jim x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Ah... Bless - hope she continues to improve x
  173. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You always have to consider the "all round" picture Taz and our reactions to different situations vary immensely from person to person. You are very wise x
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    Not at all Nomad. A doable goal that is easy to exceed will give you steady progress and the occasional boost. In the past my best successes came by setting low (1lb a week) short term goals and aiming for 2lb a week. There are always weeks when you do better than others so the goals are...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You can still aim for 2lb a week but if your goal is set at 1lb a week your goal will be reachable - so much better if it gets blasted out of the water x
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    1lb a week is a good goal and should be well doable. If it doesn't sound like much, think of it this way - 1lb a week is over half a stone in 8 weeks (2 months). In that time you could be trying for better results and failing because your goals aren't reachable. Still not convinced - my...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Bless - I hope she is feeling better soon x
  178. Gemstone

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    In one of the best educational systems I have worked with they work with challenges and the most important part is "chunking the challenge" to make it manageable x
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    Allow flexibility Taz and celebrate ALL your successes x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    I thought so Jim x
  181. Gemstone

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    Wow Taz - thats an awesome result - Well done you x
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    That sounds amazing Taz - hope tomorrow isn't too disappointing but if it is you will soon make it disappear x
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    Yes Taz - we could all do with a good one. I am sure you will go from strength to strength as this year has seen great changes in you for the better x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Happy New Year Jim and all friends I only meet on this thread x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Do I detect a tad bah humbug Jim? Happy new year to you too x
  186. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Happy New Year Taz x
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    Enjoy ALL the festivities Taz x
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    You look SO good already - I know you have more to do and I also know you have the ability to see it through x
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    Wooo-hoooooo Taz - I did say you are AMAZING x
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    You are taking control Taz and doing it with style - you look great and are doing yourself a whole power of good x
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    Warning.... warning...... under-statement!!!! Taz, what you have achieved this year is nothing short of AMAZING X
  192. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Yay for a bit of movement Jim - it takes a lot to move that big old rusty wheel but once it starts turning you might be able to gather momentum x
  193. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Brilliant result Taz - think back to last Christmas - well done on ALL your achievements this year x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Wow Taz - that's amazing x
  195. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    So cute Jim - and well done shedding 5lb - should see you through nicely x
  196. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Been there, done that Jim - got the aches and pains from trying to move the wheel ;) Just keep at it until they're fed up of you x
  197. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You're very close Taz - and you have don SO well this year after the shakey, painful start x
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    You can indeed only do what you can do. We will both be going into Christmas in a better state than we would have been which means that when we get back to it in the new year we will have less of a job to do x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You've been working Taz, doing courses and getting ready for Christmas. This time of year is also "hibernation time" and you've had a virus. If you think you are unduly tired get it checked out but cut yourself a little slack - you are still doing plenty x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    SS certainly moves in mysterious ways Jim - one of those big old rusty wheels which moves very slowly and nobody knows in which direction x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Morning Taz - see ya later x
  202. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Ouch! I know how that feels. Well done on the loss x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    He's come on a treat Jim x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Good luck with that Jim - although you always do it when you say you will x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I know Taz - the shop was just.....well..... there - bold as brass - in the middle of the street, saying "Come in, come in....." in that way sweets shops have x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Morning Jim x
  207. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    .......and falling into an old fashioned sweet shop in Poole ;)
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Morning Jim x Morning Susie x
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    Its not been misplaced so far x
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    You'll do it Taz - I have faith in you x
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    It was a fabulous weekend indeed and so glad the damage wasn't too bad Taz x I guess you're talking about Starbucks Nomad - see, we really do understand you x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Don't let it go Jim - unfortunately those who shout loudest get heard first and that's what you have to do to get what you need x
  213. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Afternoon Taz and Nomad x
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    MIL doesn't go out anymore - she does go out in the garden and up and down the street on her scooter but that's about it x
  215. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Good luck bonding with your mojo Nomad x
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    Did she send you a mojo Nomad? x
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    Naughty scales :eek: x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    My Mum, unfortunately, was not a happy bunny so that is a bit of a bonus for her (and you) but if she's not remembering anything properly that is all the more reason why she needs a program put in to safeguard her x
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Bad scales! Give them a talking to x
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    You'll soon be back in condition Taz - good call to ease back in x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hi Jim x Its wonderful that she's enjoying her later years DK - my mum had altzhimers and that is so cruel x
  222. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Yay to that Taz x
  223. Gemstone

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    That will be something to celebrate indeed x
  224. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Sad when people feel like that. We always hope for a happy healthy old age but the guarantee isn't worth the paper its written on. Lets hope we all have many happy years and fade away with dignity x
  225. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You have every reason to be proud Taz - of the swimming and the weightloss - Its all AMAZING. Just think of Portsmouth on crutches last year and how difficult everything was just getting around - and how down you were about the weight which wanted to stick to you as you weren't able to do any...
  226. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You're doing well Taz - just a tiny set back x
  227. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Glad you're feeling better Taz - me too x
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    Morning Taz x
  229. Gemstone

    I'm back, and need to lose 2 more stone. I MUST I MUST.

    :talk017: Woo-hooooo...... That's really fantastic news Elle - just what we needed to hear x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Its a time when you have to get some time for yourself too. We are all too aware that time no longer stretches in front of us without measure and we have to do the things we want to do while we still can. It can easily become a long round of caring until one day you turn around and realise...
  231. Gemstone

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    Thats fantastic Taz - hope you feel better soon x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Don't be too forthcoming about what you are doing - they will let you do as much as they can. I even had the nurse asking me to cut my mums nails - she had to keep them short because she was scratching. I had limited visiting time as I was working - the home, work, Mum triangle was a long way...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    I know exactly where you are coming from Jim - so glad SS are putting in a care package, theres only so much you can do and it gives a safeguard if ever you are unable to get there x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Surely not Jim x
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    Lets hope he sorts it out before it causes any more problems x
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Are you saying more Grumpy than Grampy DK? x
  237. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Ha ha - pity its over the lounge then isn't it Taz x
  238. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Bless! He's a dear little fellow isn't he x
  239. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I really hope you don't have any more of THOSE problems - you certainly don't need them x
  240. Gemstone

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    Love courses like that Taz - fires you up big time. Glad you had a good time x
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    Happy hollidays Susie x
  242. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    She's been away for the night Nomad - she'll be back tonight x
  243. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Morning Taz x
  244. Gemstone

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    When I sorted out Mum's stuff it was quite interesting. Yes, some of it was just rubbish and hadn't been looked at in years but other stuff was interesting - sometimes funny and sometimes emotional - brought memories flooding back. Be prepared for a few tears here and there. These things have...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Hi Monster - Good luck with the poundage this week x
  246. Gemstone

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    I can understand that Taz but you ARE doing brilliantly x
  247. Gemstone

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    You are leaping in the right direction Taz x
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    Brilliant Taz - massive success x
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    Good news and good luck for tomorrow x
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