IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)
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dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
I still have terrible cravings and did some secret eating myself (that box of chocolates I mentioned in my diary) fairly recently. It's so hard to try to get out of doing that. Definitely one of the problems of allowing yourself more leeway and getting carbs etc back into your system.
It should at least be of some comfort to you, Jo, that you recognised what you were doing and did try to take steps to stop yourself. If you're anything like I was (and, unfortunately, still have the potential to be), you could have just gone on a protracted, several days long all-out binge - but you didn't. Picking yourself up and dusting yourself down after your slip, as you have done, takes strength.
It should at least be of some comfort to you, Jo, that you recognised what you were doing and did try to take steps to stop yourself. If you're anything like I was (and, unfortunately, still have the potential to be), you could have just gone on a protracted, several days long all-out binge - but you didn't. Picking yourself up and dusting yourself down after your slip, as you have done, takes strength.
CharlieDelta
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Sorry to butt in but OMG I love Hippo! Every time I go to Paris I eat there. I couldn't find it last time though as I was used to it being right on champs elysees behind a glass building of cars, but now it's up a side street I believe? I only found it again by chance lol.
Have a lovely time, and a great meal!!
Have a lovely time, and a great meal!!
Maintainer
** Chief WITCH **
You're NOT butting in... my diary is for everyone and if you've some words of assistance for me, I'm listening!
Yes Hippo is just off the Champs. Nearest metro George V... right hand side with l'Arc behind you, next block down from Fouquets (small side street to the right but you can see Hippo from the Champs). Let me know when you're next here!
Yes Hippo is just off the Champs. Nearest metro George V... right hand side with l'Arc behind you, next block down from Fouquets (small side street to the right but you can see Hippo from the Champs). Let me know when you're next here!
Well the first gite has fallen though - that week the company had to request it from the owners and they can't do. Now looking at another one but not sure if it is in a mad place or not!
Village House in Val-de-Marne, France. Bill's House: Vacation rental near Paris France
Village House in Val-de-Marne, France. Bill's House: Vacation rental near Paris France
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
That sounds and looks beautiful, Mouse. Such a restful place, ideal for escaping from all of the noise and hustle of Paris.
It just doesn't look as though it can be possible there though.....
Maintainer
** Chief WITCH **
Gosh that is BEAUTIFUL... It's also on the RER A line apparently which is far better situated than where you'd previously thought of coming. Direct to central Paris. I'd bite their hands off!
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** Chief WITCH **
Another downer... but I'm putting my fingers in my ears and not letting this get to me...
This morning, our scales decided to pee us off. These scales are probably seven or eight months old, so still under guarantee, but I have JUST started noticing that if you get on them twice in succession (or four times as I saw Friday, once I'd noticed!), I get a different reading each time! Up to 4K more for OH today! He took them into the bathroom and this no longer happens (RESULT!) but they weigh him far heavier!!! OK, the reasonable person knows one hasn't really GAINED weight - just that the scales were giving us false hope previously.
So deep breaths - and I must tell myself that I haven't GAINED any weight since this morning, just that I didn't really weigh this morning what I saw on the scales (which, actually, shouldn't surprise me as I've definitely more blubber around the belly at the moment :-()
While down at heart, fitting that another of my bosses quit today... rats deserting a sinking ship? Surely not!
This morning, our scales decided to pee us off. These scales are probably seven or eight months old, so still under guarantee, but I have JUST started noticing that if you get on them twice in succession (or four times as I saw Friday, once I'd noticed!), I get a different reading each time! Up to 4K more for OH today! He took them into the bathroom and this no longer happens (RESULT!) but they weigh him far heavier!!! OK, the reasonable person knows one hasn't really GAINED weight - just that the scales were giving us false hope previously.
So deep breaths - and I must tell myself that I haven't GAINED any weight since this morning, just that I didn't really weigh this morning what I saw on the scales (which, actually, shouldn't surprise me as I've definitely more blubber around the belly at the moment :-()
While down at heart, fitting that another of my bosses quit today... rats deserting a sinking ship? Surely not!
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** Chief WITCH **
No it's not a blip. It's real.
At least I've no official weigh in this week as tomorrow's my last day on the board until next week! hihi! Finally we get a Bank Holiday over here, after all those ones you guys have had... like buses, they come in twos!
At least I've no official weigh in this week as tomorrow's my last day on the board until next week! hihi! Finally we get a Bank Holiday over here, after all those ones you guys have had... like buses, they come in twos!
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
That's why I'm so reluctant to change mine. They're old-ish mechanical ones, but extremely well-made and don't seem to fluctuate much.
Bad news about your boss, especially as I seem to remember you saying that they're generally okay (unlike the annoying non-speaky people you share your office with).
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
Ooooh, Mouse, got any photos of your new togs? Would love to see!
I've just ordered a strapless top. Previously, I had to stop wearing them because of the weight gain as they used to squidge up the podgy bits under my arms - not the most pleasant of sights. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can get away with it now.
Such a shame about the villa. I think that half of us have probably bookmarked the page for it in case we ever get the chance to stay there in future!
Hope you find something else at least equally nice.
No photos as I am here by myself but this is what I have bought:
Mistral | mistral circles cap slv linen dress washed indigo tunics & dresses dresses short sleeve at mistral dresses | mistral | mistral womens clothing, online women's fashion store
Mistral | mistral hanky hem denim skirt vintage denim skirts knee length none at mistral womens skirts knee length skirts from mistral | mistral | mistral womens clothing, online women's fashion store
The top I can't find.
Mistral | mistral circles cap slv linen dress washed indigo tunics & dresses dresses short sleeve at mistral dresses | mistral | mistral womens clothing, online women's fashion store
Mistral | mistral hanky hem denim skirt vintage denim skirts knee length none at mistral womens skirts knee length skirts from mistral | mistral | mistral womens clothing, online women's fashion store
The top I can't find.
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
Great buys, Mouse. I'm a fan of asymmetric designs so I do like the hem of the skirt, and the dress should be perfect for summer - such a pretty print.
