Cutting chillies!!
Wish I hadn't just cut up some fresh chillies and then blown my nose!!! Aaaarggh!! Really NOT recommended. Takes your mind off everything else though!! :-)
Wish I hadn't just cut up some fresh chillies and then blown my nose!!! Aaaarggh!! Really NOT recommended. Takes your mind off everything else though!! :-)
Keeping a weight loss journal or even having your own weight loss blog will help keep you focused on your goals and allow you to air your triumphs (or disappointments!) While the majority of our members choose to keep their journals private - these very kind folks have allowed some of their Journal/Blog Posts to be published... Inspiring stuff! Thank you everyone!
Ordered 2 fitness DVD’s & booked 2 yoga classes
SheenaIgnatia said: Gosh 2 years ago is a long time ago! Have you got a local mental health trust you can contact directly? That's how it works here it seemed- the doc j...
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Ordered 2 fitness DVD’s & booked 2 yoga classes
cherub79 said: When I take my nephew to the park I take my shoes off & walk round bare feet
lush grass feels soo nice, rather than the brown grass everywhere has...
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Ordered 2 fitness DVD’s & booked 2 yoga classes
SheenaIgnatia said: You sound ever so positive! That's brilliant!
I know what you mean about the neighbours- since Pete suggested I walked barefoot on the grass I have b...
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The will power of frogs spawn!
Mermaid said: Thanks for that - I'd never thought it all through to its natural conclusion - how inspiring!
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The will power of frogs spawn!
SheenaIgnatia said: Ha ha ha! What a brilliant blogpost title!
Really made me chuckle.
Although if you think about frogspawn is pretty amazing- starts off as a funny lit...
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Just weighed myself :(
earthmother said: Hi Cherub
I think portion size is defintely an issue and sometimes we use salad size plates, I think perhaps we should use them all the time for me a...
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
suefromcoast said: Thanks everyone
Cherub it was a bit scary with the TRX, I had visions of me ending up on my bottom with a nasty thud, but my trainer made sure it was ...
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Day 17 - shopping thoughts
earthmother said: Yes
I do the same with my ibs
I drink goats milk in tea and various stuff, I have soya milk with coffee and if I have cereal.
One problem we have is...
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Just weighed myself :(
cherub79 said: I know how you feel
I have put on weight in the last few months
I am sure we dont eat processed food anymore - manybe it is the portion size I need ...
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
cherub79 said: that looks good but scary
I would loose my balance & break my neck I expect
I will if my gym has one actually
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Day 17 - shopping thoughts
Ayesha said: I think tearooms have comforting associations - there is a reason why Starbucks sells huge vats of coffee out of mugs.
Sometimes we can overfocus on ...
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Day 17 - shopping thoughts
earthmother said: Thanks for your thoughts Ayesha!
I eat cakes from tearooms too! With good company, I think that is what my craving signals, good comany where we all...
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New Entry Day 12
Ayesha said: Good to hear you are feeling less anxious. Apparently we have some raspberries growing in the garden of the business next door so you have reminded me...
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Back to day 1
Ayesha said: Enjoy the next 21 days and let us know how you get on
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Tool 5 Exercise report 14
Ayesha said: You are doing brilliantly Sandie. Are you starting to feel the benefits?
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Day 17 - shopping thoughts
Ayesha said: Hi Earthmother
Good to see you blogging again. It sounds like it is stressful for you at the moment.
I do the shopping online at the moment for all ...
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
Sandie said: Wow Sue
You sound so full of energy. Well done. Great. Exciting.
Enjoy; have Fun.
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
Ayesha said: Cherry this is what trx is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxzQjbJLLJk&feature=related
Sue - we will be swapping trx ideas next! Kat's a big fan ...
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Back still bad – but feeling more positive
Ayesha said: I agree with Sandie's approach. Sometimes the duck zones in on the tool that you will find most difficult to achieve for whatever reason and it can di...
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Back still bad – but feeling more positive
SheenaIgnatia said: Gald you are feeling more positive x
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
katfrin said: Wow- I am so pleased for you Sue - Trousers and a gym !- you really are cooking on gas
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
cherub79 said: WOW sue - you must be on cloud nine
What is a TRX machine
I must say I prefer our leisure centre to a gym group - hence why pete did to as he set th...
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Still wobbling but not totally collapsed YET
cherub79 said: Thank you everyone for your lovely comments
Great idea sandie about the other 8 tools
I get I am getting obsessed with what I cant do
I am going to t...
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
Dolly said: Welcome back, Sue. So good to hear your news and to follow the path that you are taking.
This quote that Pete has put on Weight Loss Guru -
"W...
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
Bala said: What a brilliant encouraging blog. Well done for persevering with a search for a gym you feel comfortable going to. Wishing you all the best in your...
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Still wobbling but not totally collapsed YET
suefromcoast said: Hi Cherub
Sorry to read about your bad back, nothing worse than back pain.
By the sound of it you had a really fab time at the wedding and there is ...
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Tuesday 27th July
suefromcoast said: Hi SW1
One of the things i always struggled with was devoting time to myself, everyone always come before me, even if next doors cat needed attention...
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
suefromcoast said: Hi Ayesha
Thankyou for your lovely comment.
Yes I am wearing trousers, never ever thought it would happen in a miliion years lol , but the trainer rec...
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Day 10 - My Tools
Ayesha said: What a nice blog - I think it's great to experiment to find out what does and doesn't work for you. It sounds like your experimenting is going well. I...
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At last a gym I am happy going to!!
Ayesha said: WOW! Sue I am absolutely speechless at what you have done in the gym this morning. That's fantastic.
I love the TRX too - am thinking of getting one...
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A change can do you good.
Ayesha said: Absolultely agree with you about a change being as good as a rest - introducing spinning and zumba to my exercise since I stopped working has shocked ...
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The Small Revolution
katfrin said: I think people will be listening to what you are saying about nutrition because - actually in our heart of hearts we know a lot of what we eat as a na...
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Tuesday 27th July
Sandie said: Have you had a chance to catch up with your sleep?
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Slightly calmer
Sandie said: calm is good - well done.
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Still wobbling but not totally collapsed YET
Sandie said: Hi Cherry
Pleased that you had fun at the wedding.
Sad that your back is still bad.
I know that you feel that you can not exercise at the moment so m...
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Sorry we didn't get to talk on Saturday pity Pete didn't ask who was on the programme in the first half then we could have meet in the break.
Feeling it, but also smiling. Why is that? How mean am I???
PP xx
Blossom, perhaps we will meet again at the next event. Felt a bit bad leaving without having a proper chat with you. Sorry!!
I love fresh chilies now though..they make a dish