Back on the road to the magic slimdom - Roosters Road trip
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Roosters
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Day 12! Friday night winge again!
My favourite wine is red, generally a Chilean Cabernet sauvignon, I love the way a glass of good wine actually feels like a something solid, it ouses richness and warmth as the first sips ... wha?? oooops *ahem*
Day 12 and I'm feeling somewhat lacking! Mainly is something red and fruity - it's true, I would swap 2 days packs for a glass of wine! I want to sink into the sofa and 'switch off' for a couple of hours and mentally re-charge. :sigh:
Oh well, I must resist, and I will - doomed to wrap up warm and curl up in bed at about the same time in the evening the pre baby/pre fat me would be just heading into town to paint it numerous shades of red. :sigh: Yes, 16:39 and I'm yawning.
Right well it's off to the kitchen I must go, man and childs dinner to prepare, pots to wash. hair to pull out.. etc
Bye for now
Lizzie x
My favourite wine is red, generally a Chilean Cabernet sauvignon, I love the way a glass of good wine actually feels like a something solid, it ouses richness and warmth as the first sips ... wha?? oooops *ahem*
Day 12 and I'm feeling somewhat lacking! Mainly is something red and fruity - it's true, I would swap 2 days packs for a glass of wine! I want to sink into the sofa and 'switch off' for a couple of hours and mentally re-charge. :sigh:
Oh well, I must resist, and I will - doomed to wrap up warm and curl up in bed at about the same time in the evening the pre baby/pre fat me would be just heading into town to paint it numerous shades of red. :sigh: Yes, 16:39 and I'm yawning.
Right well it's off to the kitchen I must go, man and childs dinner to prepare, pots to wash. hair to pull out.. etc
Bye for now
Lizzie x
jane
Opinionated
Oh Roosters I'm there with you. I heard the squeak & thunk of the cork,the first heady red ruit aromas as you pour it into a slightly too large heavy stemmed tulip glass & sip the necter from the new world.
Actually mine is a slightly oaky SouthAfrican pinotage .
NO STop STOP I've come nearer to breaking my CD over wine cravings than anything else & I want to tell you:
1. what you wrote above amounts to pornography & should be censored.
2. I found my grape lust has settled during last 2 weeks. I reckon it's habit. Yours as you said is Fri night & a sofa. My most powerful glug trigger is cooking supper,trying to listen to the radio, Kids are next door fighting over the simpsons on tv. & trying to raid biscuit tin(due to extra curricular activities & general disorganisation we don't get in from schol til 5 or 5.30 most evenings) H not back yet. In the midst of all this a delightful littlevoice says 2You deserve a nice glass of..." Truely it does get easier.
Actually mine is a slightly oaky SouthAfrican pinotage .
NO STop STOP I've come nearer to breaking my CD over wine cravings than anything else & I want to tell you:
1. what you wrote above amounts to pornography & should be censored.
2. I found my grape lust has settled during last 2 weeks. I reckon it's habit. Yours as you said is Fri night & a sofa. My most powerful glug trigger is cooking supper,trying to listen to the radio, Kids are next door fighting over the simpsons on tv. & trying to raid biscuit tin(due to extra curricular activities & general disorganisation we don't get in from schol til 5 or 5.30 most evenings) H not back yet. In the midst of all this a delightful littlevoice says 2You deserve a nice glass of..." Truely it does get easier.
Roosters
Silver Member
I've made the switch to CD!!
And I'm currently enjoying my first delicious cappuccino
My CDC's scales weight slightly more than mine so I'm still at the same weightloss as I was last week!! (I've decided to go by CDC's scales) so my ticker stays where it is for now. TOTM is iminent so I'm not concerned at all!
My friend who is joining me on the CD weight loss mission, we found out today is the same BMI as me so it's nice that we're both at the same point together (all be it so much nicer if we were at a slightly lower one! )
So, the money I've saved switching to the CD I am going to splash on my nearest and dearest! Perhaps a much needed Family day as OH is free all day
bye for now
And I'm currently enjoying my first delicious cappuccino
My CDC's scales weight slightly more than mine so I'm still at the same weightloss as I was last week!! (I've decided to go by CDC's scales) so my ticker stays where it is for now. TOTM is iminent so I'm not concerned at all!
My friend who is joining me on the CD weight loss mission, we found out today is the same BMI as me so it's nice that we're both at the same point together (all be it so much nicer if we were at a slightly lower one!
) So, the money I've saved switching to the CD I am going to splash on my nearest and dearest! Perhaps a much needed Family day as OH is free all day
bye for now
jane
Opinionated
And I'm currently enjoying my first delicious cappuccino
My CDC's scales weight slightly more than mine so I'm still at the same weightloss as I was last week!! (I've decided to go by CDC's scales) so my ticker stays where it is for now. TOTM is iminent so I'm not concerned at all!
My friend who is joining me on the CD weight loss mission, we found out today is the same BMI as me so it's nice that we're both at the same point together (all be it so much nicer if we were at a slightly lower one!
So, the money I've saved switching to the CD I am going to splash on my nearest and dearest! Perhaps a much needed Family day as OH is free all day
bye for now
So what were you on before?
Have a great day out.
Roosters
Silver Member
Day Out - rained off
Well, my lovely OH was craving a day at home in the armchair after a very long week at work so who was I to argue with that. Well I'm me and love to row so after some stomping, sighing, and teeth baring we compromised on a quick wonder round the shops, which certainly isn't my favourite hobby (gazing longingly at clothes that a, I can't afford and b, will not fit into for many more months isn't my idea of laughs a plenty )!
So I'm back at home, DD and OH are curled up together reading their brand new shiny comics so I've got some time to sit and contemplate.
I've been hungry today, I'm not sure why - I know I'm not going to eat so its just a nagging irritation, however the water is alleviating the symptoms quite nicely. Anyway, when first discussing plans today with OH the first thing that came to mind was a 'wet weather day'. This involves trotting of to Sainsburys and buying 'wet weather food' I would list what the contents of my shopping basket would be but I'm afraid I would be accused of Pornography again by the lovely Jane - and I always try hard not to offend!
But it got me thinking about what an enormous part of my life that I don't have anymore. So much is revolved around this life giving 'food'. We celebrate with it during Christmas's, Easter's, and birthdays, comfort and console ourselves with it during the hard times, we socialise with it, afternoon tea, a lunch out with the girls, a romantic dinner with your OH. And it's a well known fact that chocolate is THE only cure for PMS . I also make my memories using it - I can remember my first taste of Special K, I must've been 3 because it was when I was living in Hong Kong in the early 80's. I remember lightly toasted bread with Apricot Jam, I remember boiled rice and these are the ONLY memories I have of living in Hong Kong. Every event in my past I remember by the food I was eating, it's almost a party piece with my mum and I. She will mention a time in our life and I can tell her what we ate for dinner - my love of food certainly runs very very deep
What if I never make any memories from now on? eg Valentines day 2007 Choc mint shake perhaps? I'll never remember! (lets face it who would want to?!). What happens to the day that Evie finally calls me 'Mummy' instead of Lizzie, gone forever because of no food memories to attach it too and then hunker down into the memory bank of my mind!!
of course I will remember, but what I wonder, if anything, will fill this void? I guess only time can tell.
Well, my lovely OH was craving a day at home in the armchair after a very long week at work so who was I to argue with that. Well I'm me and love to row so after some stomping, sighing, and teeth baring we compromised on a quick wonder round the shops, which certainly isn't my favourite hobby (gazing longingly at clothes that a, I can't afford and b, will not fit into for many more months isn't my idea of laughs a plenty
)! So I'm back at home, DD and OH are curled up together reading their brand new shiny comics so I've got some time to sit and contemplate.
I've been hungry today, I'm not sure why - I know I'm not going to eat so its just a nagging irritation, however the water is alleviating the symptoms quite nicely. Anyway, when first discussing plans today with OH the first thing that came to mind was a 'wet weather day'. This involves trotting of to Sainsburys and buying 'wet weather food' I would list what the contents of my shopping basket would be but I'm afraid I would be accused of Pornography again by the lovely Jane
- and I always try hard not to offend! But it got me thinking about what an enormous part of my life that I don't have anymore. So much is revolved around this life giving 'food'. We celebrate with it during Christmas's, Easter's, and birthdays, comfort and console ourselves with it during the hard times, we socialise with it, afternoon tea, a lunch out with the girls, a romantic dinner with your OH. And it's a well known fact that chocolate is THE only cure for PMS
. I also make my memories using it - I can remember my first taste of Special K, I must've been 3 because it was when I was living in Hong Kong in the early 80's. I remember lightly toasted bread with Apricot Jam, I remember boiled rice and these are the ONLY memories I have of living in Hong Kong. Every event in my past I remember by the food I was eating, it's almost a party piece with my mum and I. She will mention a time in our life and I can tell her what we ate for dinner - my love of food certainly runs very very deep What if I never make any memories from now on? eg Valentines day 2007 Choc mint shake perhaps? I'll never remember! (lets face it who would want to?!). What happens to the day that Evie finally calls me 'Mummy' instead of Lizzie, gone forever because of no food memories to attach it too and then hunker down into the memory bank of my mind!!
of course I will remember, but what I wonder, if anything, will fill this void? I guess only time can tell.
jane
Opinionated
It's Satuday night .Am I out on the tiles painting the town red? No I'm in bed with child no 3 "can't get to sleep, I need my mummy " catchingup on recent postings.
Sorry about big day out - maybe next weekend?
I think I can imagine what wet weather food might be.
Don't let me stop you listing it.One man's pornography s another man's erotica .
What a fascinating talent you have. It really makes sense though because taste & smell are always linked .Smell is a very old sense & strongly linked to emotions & memory of place. I reckon what you have is a very advanced version of that. How to signify future events is going to be a problem because I get the impression that maintaince foods consist of chicken breast & spinach. How memorable can it be? Hardly the stuff of family legend. Whereas a raspbery pavlova with home cooked goldenmeringue base,preceeded by steamed asparagus dipped in butter. Or a full roast dinner with glazed parsnips, Freshly picked baby broad beans..
& lakes of thick gravy.
I havn't got a clue how to dealwith the long term yet,but I'm determined to learn.
I've had a void idea.?music?
Sorry about big day out - maybe next weekend?
I think I can imagine what wet weather food might be.
Don't let me stop you listing it.One man's pornography s another man's erotica .
What a fascinating talent you have. It really makes sense though because taste & smell are always linked .Smell is a very old sense & strongly linked to emotions & memory of place. I reckon what you have is a very advanced version of that. How to signify future events is going to be a problem because I get the impression that maintaince foods consist of chicken breast & spinach. How memorable can it be? Hardly the stuff of family legend. Whereas a raspbery pavlova with home cooked goldenmeringue base,preceeded by steamed asparagus dipped in butter. Or a full roast dinner with glazed parsnips, Freshly picked baby broad beans..
& lakes of thick gravy.
I havn't got a clue how to dealwith the long term yet,but I'm determined to learn.
I've had a void idea.?music?
Roosters
Silver Member
Yes music, wonderful idea, and come to think of it there are occasions when songs come on the radio that takes you on a magical memory tour of something lovely. (must be the old sensory memory thing again).
We must endeavor to include more music into our new way of life. I'm going to dig around in my cd collection and lazy Sunday my way through the rest of the day.
We must endeavor to include more music into our new way of life. I'm going to dig around in my cd collection and lazy Sunday my way through the rest of the day.
jane
Opinionated
What's this? don't understand,is it counterfeit stuff?
Or as Ebay is a virtual shop do you buy virtual shakes & then register virual weight loss?
canireallydothis!!
Gold Member
Lol, I can remember a time when I matched everything with food, my wedding, DD christening, absolutely evertything.
I now register it with what i am wearing, its really cool
so,
2006, May, wedding, size 24 clothes, Vegetabke tartlet to start, roast beef, bit chewy but ok, and white choc profiteroles for desert, ate the favours, and the kids smarties too.
Feb 2007, last week, Jongleurs comedy club, size 12 cropped tailored trousers, lovely black top with cross over straps to rear, knee high boots, felt the dogs donuts!!!
I have had a few problems with food over the past week, diary explains all, but dya know what, stick with this diet bird, its the best ever, Ive never felt as good x
I now register it with what i am wearing, its really cool
so,
2006, May, wedding, size 24 clothes, Vegetabke tartlet to start, roast beef, bit chewy but ok, and white choc profiteroles for desert, ate the favours, and the kids smarties too.
Feb 2007, last week, Jongleurs comedy club, size 12 cropped tailored trousers, lovely black top with cross over straps to rear, knee high boots, felt the dogs donuts!!!
I have had a few problems with food over the past week, diary explains all, but dya know what, stick with this diet bird, its the best ever, Ive never felt as good x
Roosters
Silver Member
Yup, my virtual diet didn't work out so I'm trying it for real this time!! Some dodgy dealings on ebays means you can buy lighter life products online. Much more expensive than the conventional way ( I was too scared to go to the meetings ((heavens knows why))
My CDC seems lovely so it's all worked out well
What a fantastic thought to remember your events by your sensational outfits!! you're living the dream lady!!
And it reminded me that I wanted to add I had a bit of a goal to aim for! It's my Dad's 60th this year sept 28th. A big fancy do so I WILL be SLIM by then, oh yes, I will...
and upon entering the Birthday festivites, in FABULOUS clothes I will announce to the crowd that ' I look the dogs donuts'!
canireallydothis!!
Gold Member
it reminded me that I wanted to add I had a bit of a goal to aim for! It's my Dad's 60th this year sept 28th. A big fancy do so I WILL be SLIM by then, oh yes, I will...
and upon entering the Birthday festivites, in FABULOUS clothes I will announce to the crowd that ' I look the dogs donuts'!
ROFPMSL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yup, then they will pop you in a straight jacket and off you go!!! But you will be fine coz it will be a size 12 straight jacket and hell, what a memory!!!
Roosters
Silver Member
Hello week 3
My Joy and love of cooking has returned!! Hurrah!! yesterday I lovingly made a shepherds pie, a roast chicken dinner, a Chile, a lasagna!! oh ketosis, my dear dear friend! the wonderful aromas were just that, wonderful yet I didn't feel any need to eat/test/taste any of it! (however in retrospect it would've been better if I had at least tested the chilie as I poured in lashings of 5 spice powder instead of chile powder and now according to the OH the favour is somewhat strange, but oddly tasty)
This morning I have a wonderful chicken soup on the go with the remnants of last nights dinner, perfect for OH to take to work tomorrow in a flask (let me just take a sip out of my tea, chinese tea that is, from my 'domestic goddess' mug).
During the first few days of the diet, many lovely supportive people tell you over and over that 'it will get better' and at the time it just doesn't seem possible - but boy do I feel good! Euphoric even, on occasion i get up and dance around much to dd's ammusment The ultimate goal of being slim still seems impossible, i can't even imagine that but what does seem possible, infact no it's a certainty, I will stick to this crazy diet.
My Joy and love of cooking has returned!! Hurrah!! yesterday I lovingly made a shepherds pie, a roast chicken dinner, a Chile, a lasagna!!
oh ketosis, my dear dear friend! the wonderful aromas were just that, wonderful yet I didn't feel any need to eat/test/taste any of it! (however in retrospect it would've been better if I had at least tested the chilie as I poured in lashings of 5 spice powder instead of chile powder and now according to the OH the favour is somewhat strange, but oddly tasty) This morning I have a wonderful chicken soup on the go with the remnants of last nights dinner, perfect for OH to take to work tomorrow in a flask (let me just take a sip out of my tea, chinese tea that is, from my 'domestic goddess' mug).
During the first few days of the diet, many lovely supportive people tell you over and over that 'it will get better' and at the time it just doesn't seem possible - but boy do I feel good! Euphoric even, on occasion i get up and dance around much to dd's ammusment
The ultimate goal of being slim still seems impossible, i can't even imagine that but what does seem possible, infact no it's a certainty, I will stick to this crazy diet.
Roosters
Silver Member
OH has just popped my domestic goddess bubble! the lovingly made 5 spice chile was on the hob reheating - DD's kiddie pizza was warming in the oven and my spicey tom soup was ready to serve.. but no oh .. hmm.. a phone call later revealed he was in fact working until 6pm, (ARGHHGHGHGHGHHGggg) (usually gets home for 5pm) so unmade his side of the table and ate in near silence with DD (She loves kiddie pizza, too busy eating to discuss the days event/current affairs etc).
I have learnt that I feel the need to eat when I'm angry!!
The weather in the Rooster household tonight is decidedly .. frosty.
I have learnt that I feel the need to eat when I'm angry!!
The weather in the Rooster household tonight is decidedly .. frosty.
jane
Opinionated
Thisis an astonishing coincidence,for I am about to post a similar note to myself on my diary re stress/anger & red wine.
The important thing is that you didn't eat the pizza & I'm sure Evie's charms will have melted the frost by the time you get this.
Roosters
Silver Member
Ahhh.. getting going was hard this morning!
Hello diary
After days and days of sleeping well, and going to bed early and feeling full of energy Ive finally slumped!!
I Slept soundly, only woke once for a quick check on small person who was also sleeping soundly, but come 6 o clock it took a huge momentous effort to open my eyes . I managed to tumble to cot side, grab contents and get back into bed with telly on. Luckily Evie was very obliging and thought watching telly in bed together was a fab idea and popped thumb in, snuggled up and stayed there for 45 mins. bliss.
Breakfast time was a huge effort! staggered round the kitchen - did the weetabix, suction bowl thing for dd and squizzed up my shake but couldn't get over the feeling of shear exhaustion!! maybe I'm coming down with a cold or maybe it's another diet sympton - who knows
I'm being tempted away from the computer by a colouring book and crayons - looks like it's going to be an arty morning in the rooster house.
Hello diary
After days and days of sleeping well, and going to bed early and feeling full of energy Ive finally slumped!!
I Slept soundly, only woke once for a quick check on small person who was also sleeping soundly, but come 6 o clock it took a huge momentous effort to open my eyes
. I managed to tumble to cot side, grab contents and get back into bed with telly on. Luckily Evie was very obliging and thought watching telly in bed together was a fab idea and popped thumb in, snuggled up and stayed there for 45 mins. bliss.Breakfast time was a huge effort! staggered round the kitchen - did the weetabix, suction bowl thing for dd and squizzed up my shake but couldn't get over the feeling of shear exhaustion!! maybe I'm coming down with a cold or maybe it's another diet sympton - who knows
I'm being tempted away from the computer by a colouring book and crayons - looks like it's going to be an arty morning in the rooster house.
