I'm Doing This For Me, Because I'm Worth It

[Froggie]

Yesterday I didn't take one da*n pill... I was soooo fed up having to calculate ok 2 hours between this batch and that batch, no milk products with the second and fourth batch, just water for 30 minutes with one pill and no lying down cause it could cause oesophagus problems ... I just got sick and tired and wanted to relive one day pill free like before the cancer and PTSD episode. You know what, it did me soooo much good, I felt happy ... really happy to be carefree.

 

[KP the nut]

I've been feeling guilty about this thread because to be totally honest I've done sod all except eat and drink as if the world was about to end. Cr*p, if I don't stop, my world probably will end :cry::(.

So, with a huge kick to the even huger rear, I start again.

H and I are going on holiday next June and I want to lose at least 2 stone (28 pounds). Halving my body weight would be even better but hell, let's be realistic to start with. Small goals.

My problem is I skip meals and then binge on chocolate and wine. We also eat our main meal after 8pm (usually), as H often gets home late.

I started today by ordering myself a set of bathroom scales which will register my weight, my current ones don't go up that high :eek::notworthy:. Then I can keep track of my progress, or lack of.

H is away this week so not only can I eat earlier but I have the dogs to walk twice a day. We are just back from a 1 mile walk. OK 1 mile may not sound much but it is better than a few yards and I included an incline.

Wish me luck.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

((((KP))))) I am sorry your husband will be away for a week. I hope you have lots to do. I know how hard it is to be alone. I have been doing alot of things alone lately. It makes me want to drink but I do not. But I really want to. Loneliness hurts. you know the saying HALT? Never get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. I think there is alot of common sense in that saying. I really feel for you.

But you are amazing and accomplish so much. I much admire and learn from you. You lead by example. You seem to be a very balanced person. I love your sense of humor.

In spite of your many struggles you do amazing things. Big hugs.

 

[CraftyCath]

KP, another walk with the dogs tomorrow afternoon is planned. ;)

I must admit that since being poorly I have not watched what I eat and I probably need a kick up the but too before it gets any larger! :eek::roflmao:

I've started cooking some of the Hairy Bikers low fat recipes which are very tasty but I do have to watch the dairy. :sick:

You can do this KP. My sister is bigger than you and she has lost 10lb over the last week and a half. (Mind you she has a personal trainer too)! :rolleyes:

 

[KP the nut]

Why don't gyms post their monthly fees on their websites. They won't even discuss fees over the phone. :mad:.
I don't want the bloody sales talk, just give me the bottom line.

 

[CraftyCath]

the bottom line.

...Is where your VPL is KP! :roflmao:

Some health authorities offer free gym passes to people who meet certain health criteria. With your neck and shoulder pain it might be worth asking KP. x

 

[KP the nut]

health authorities offer free gym passes to people who meet certain health criteria

I know. I want a gym with a pool. I have a drive to our local leisure centre which has very limited public swims and aqua classes as it is attached to a school.

I'm more of aa aqua class than gym. If it gets tough I know I can retreat to the deep end and drown myself:eek::p

 

[Tanishq]

Yes, KP the tigger. I am joining you. Inspirational thread and first off thank you for creating it. :hug:

I am going to start my new life from today. I won't be hard on myself. I will do what I have been loving to do. I won't be expecting much. I will express gratitude towards what I have in my life. I won't think about quitting something and I will be persistence in practice I have chosen.

Wish me good luck for this.
J

 

[Tanishq]

Best wishes to everyone who has taken part in this thread and also to those who are doing this consciously while not in this thread. :tup:

 

[KP the nut]

I've had a good day today with not a lot of snacking :rolleyes:. Crafty Cath and her H came to visit, so first I had a work out doing housework and then I had to walk the dogs.

We had a sandwich for lunch (thanks Cath), then later after another dog walk it was coffee and 1 slice of carrot cake. I even sent Caths H away with the cake. I have saved a couple of slices as a treat, over the next couple of days.

My scales have arrived and I will set them up ready for an unpleasant shock in the morning :(. At least I will know where I'm starting from.

 

[JustBe]

I'm with you KP! I was doing quite well but lately my food aversion has been subsiding and I find my portions growing. Time to pay attention before the hard won (although slight) losses of the past year are gone. I have some walking tapes and exercise bands for when the weather is bad, so no more excuses!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am in the process of rebuilding my life as I am. I am going to go to a group for people over fifty years old to talk about aging and things like that. I am eager to join. I have alot of unresolved issues regarding aging.