Be Good To Yourself - Part 1

Frances you will soon get that of with Free Foods, Speed and Super Speed[clap][clap][clap]

Well done[clap][clap][clap]

[mizzy]

i'm sure you will get that off come next week frances, well done for managing to keep it together for the main part of the holiday season, you have made some great food choices and should be pleased with yourself for doing so well[clap]

so far i'm having another good day, if i can get through today that will be 3 days in a row [msneek]

Well done Marie, I am still making up for being so ill last week[msnembarrased]

We went for lunch at Pizza Express today which we always do in between Christmas and New Year and it was lovely, just had a starter plus half a pizza and side salad so not OTT[msnwink]

I have got an M&S Tiramisu in the fridge for later though[msnembarrased][msnembarrased][msnembarrased]

We have planned to have a Christmas Dinner again on New Years Day as I missed out on Christmas Day so once we have had that I will be back on track big time[clap]

[Albear]

Hi everyone

Hope you all had a great Christmas and I wish you all a happy and healthy 2008![cheers]

Sally I hope your next news is good news. It is not a nice feeling and must be a tremendous worry. My husband has twice been made redundant during our marriage but sometimes the cloud has a silver lining. Fingers crossed for you.[grouphug]

Well done Frances on doing so well. You have always sounded so motivated when I have popped on for an update.

There is still too much Christmas food in our house also to resist temptation. But I am starting to get the itch to do something about it again, I feel fat and sluggish, so roll on 2008! Countdown to Florida shows 7 months and 7 days so I need to get into action!

I was lucky enough to get a new laptop for Christmas (still can't get used to the 'mouse'!)so no excuses for not keeping in touch now!

[brendawilliams]

Well, I have decided to join this thread not only to make myself feel fitter but to ensure hubby does as instructed by his GP - he has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes so must improve his diet, exercise more and give up smoking. The latter I think will be a non-starter but we have started on the other two. He has started walking to the paper shop to pick up his morning paper, when it is not raining, and our plates at mealtimes are full of vegetables with less meats, dairy products and the dreaded fried foods.

Brenda welcome to the thread[clap][clap][clap] It's always nice to have new members joining us[grouphug]

You have taken the first steps to a healthier life style and we will help you every step of the way[clap]

Did your GP give your hubby any specific eating or exercise plans? The reason I ask is because its much easier to stick to some sort of laid out plan rather than try to do things ad hoc on a daily basis, if you know what I mean[msnsmile]

Also what a lot of us do is post a daily food diary which again helps us to help you[msnwink]

Good luck and here's to a new you in 2008[cheers]

[mizzy]

welcome aboard Brenda

there's a little booklet that you can pick up for free in boots you may be interested in, it's being advertised on tv at the minute and talks about changing one thing at a time, you've made a great decision to start making small changes and not trying to tackle too much at once, i hope you will get lots of support from all of us on here to help you every step of the way [msnsmile]

food wise, i'm holding it together at the minute taking things nice and steady and i'm pleased with myself, we have company tomorrow coming for that turkey leftovers curry and i've got my meals already planned which is half the battle

there's a lot of chocolate in the house which i haven't banned completely, i'm just sticking to a very small amount and counting it in, because you know me ladies i just love my chocolate [easter1]

[brendawilliams]

Thanks for the tip about the booklet Mizzy, I will pick one up next time I am near a Boots.

Julie, hubby is attending a clinic at our GP surgery for specialist help and has been given a diet booklet on what to eat and what to avoid but he has lapsed over Christmas, as the festive goodies were just too much for his willpower - he has a very sweet tooth and the chocs were too much of a temptation. He has also been told to take more exercise in the form of brisk walking, not strolling. The nurse has accepted that stopping smoking as well as dealing with the other two elements of his programme would be too much so has suggested he master the regular exercise and diet first and leave the smoking cessation until later.

[fiona]

Welcome Brenda. Regarding a sweet tooth - is it any good suggesting some fruit? You can make up a nice fresh fruit salad of berries, applies and oranges which will be lovely and sweet. Our market is a good place to buy from and on a Saturday evening they are selling everything off - I spend about £10 and come away with 3 or 4 bags full to the brim. Mind you if I could just get everyone to stop giving out chocs for christmas I might be a better inspiration.

Also feeling fat and sluggish, hopped on the scales and nearly had heart failure at the 2 - 3 lbs that has gone on - why it should be a surprise to me I do not know! Anyway all the excess food in the fridge has gone and we are back to normal grub! Having said that we are out for a Chinese for NYE, but as I am duty driver I will have to be good on that front at least!

Been down in Bournemouth emptying MIL's flat, which is fun[msnsad]. Have emptied half the kitchen and some of the cupboards so far, but managed enough to keep DH up and down in the lift for the best part of the afternoon with large bin liners packed full! We have decided we need to stay there a night to have enough time to attack it thoroughly, and that 1 pack of black liners at a time is not enough! A moral for us hoarders I think[gun].

Morning all!!!

Well I decided to 'weigh in' today and it was good news I am 5lbs lighter than my last 'official' weigh in[clap] of course its due to having gastroenteritis[sick][sick][sick] last weekend but I am still happy that I am lighter than I was [clap]

I am making my first goal of the new year as we go to Florida in just under 16 weeks[clap] so aiming for a pound a week[clap]

2008 goal an additional 16lbs off by April 18th - lost 1 stone to date[clap]

If anyone wants to join me in a goal just cut and paste and add yours[msnsmile2]

Have a good day all[msnsmile]