OV Slimming Club part 2

[thornton]

Evening all, had a hectic day today, went to the RSPCA this afternoon where I work as a volunteer and it was so busy. Had all the usual problems that happen each week but I hardly sat down all afternoon. Got home and DH suggested a walk as I had probably been sitting all afternoon[msnsmile2] However we went for a walk and it was lovely out, sun shining and the wind has dropped. Hopefully tomorrow will be even better.

Had a red day today:-
Cereal and stewed blackberries for breakfast,
Egg salad and apple for lunch
Yoghurt and melon when I got home
Lovely G & T before supper which was lovely
Lamb chops, veg and gravy for supper

I'm sure there should be someone weighing in today but just can't think who so whoever it is hope it went well.

Jill

[Kazzie]

Well, I have lost loads of pounds already. Talk about a hectic day! Took my car for its MOT this am with YS following to bring me back home. The test centre said to come back at half 10, so did as was instructed. YS dropped me off and went on his merry way. Then was told that my car had failed as the handbrake was naff[msnmad]. Why they didnt phone me to tell me this is a mystery. Anyway, after I asked they said they could do it and to come back at 5pm[msnmad]

Phone YS to come back for me and on the way home his car just died!!! Smoke pouring from the engine and we were at a very busy junction right at the traffic lights.

Walked a mile or so home with YS staying with the car. Soon got a phonecall from him to say that he had tried to roll his car back so it wasnt on double yellows and his brakes didnt work as his engine wasnt turned on[msneek] so he had bumped into a post[msnmad][msnmad] It gets better!

DH had left his car at home this morning as he was going for a drink after work. Phoned the garage to ask if they could collect sons car and I needed to drop of the car key first. Set off in DH's car and it ran out of petrol[msnmad][msnmad] Why do men (or is it just mine?) insist on leaving it until the petrol tank is gasping before they decide to fill up? Luckily I wasnt far from a petrol station. God help him when he gets home though. He just rang to see if anybody could pick him up from the station, guess what my answer was?

So, pounds lost, £87 for my car and son's car has blown the cylinder head gasket £200 ish, then my car tax was £175, sons car insurance due Friday almost £800!! Oh happy half-term[msntongue]

Hope nobody has had as bad a day as moi. On the plus side the diet went very well, although really havnt had time to eat enough or drink enough water.

I have a funeral to attend tomorrow morning with a bit of a do afterwards, which option would be better do you think? Green day or Original?

Karen

[Somerset]

Sorry to hear you have had a bad day Karen - as for tomorrow - I would maybe check out the food options and then decide whether you would be better off going 'red or green.'

I have my first weigh-in tomorrow night and am quite anxious as my scales are not showing any difference... I have stuck to SW, written everything down but a bad back has stopped any exercise this week, so maybe I have just learnt how to 'maintain.' Hope not though...

Not written for a couple of days. My young grandson (4 months) went to hospital on Sunday with suspected menigitis... it's been an anxious time but happy to report that tests proved clear and he was discharged this morning - probably had a viral infection. We are relieved, he was a really poorly baby on Sunday morning and gave us and the doctors great concern. Babies can deteriorate so quickly can't they...

Good luck to all.

[Kazzie]

So sorry to hear about your grandson Les. I hope he soon makes a full recovery and so glad it wasnt meningitis.

Good luck with your weigh in tomorrow, maybe your body needs a little longer to register things and you will lose some next week, especially if your back improves and you can do a little exercise.

Karen

[fiona]

Gosh it is exciting times for us lot isn't it? Karen sorry to hear about your dreadful day - foodwise tomorrow, at the funeral I went to last week it was mainly sarnies and meat and veggies, so not much help to you really! I think as Les says you will need to have a neutral breakfast and then see what is there and make a decision.

Carole hope the hand is better soon - that sounds v painful.

Banana for breakfast, frittata for lunch + 1 tiny piece of brownie, (my sister bought a slab with her[gun]), cod, new pots & salad for supper, grapes.

Had been hoping to get to the gym tomorrow but have to go to work, so that's out the window. EDs car is in the garage (to be paid for by herself!!) and I am taxi service, backwards and forwards from uni, 25 mins each way. Hope it is finished tomorrow.

Have a relapse of the dreaded diverticulitis or IBS again - had it last night too, had trouble getting to sleep, I hope it is not stress related as have not had it for quite a few years as have been v careful what I eat. I am going to have a couple of weeks of cutting the carbs right down or even out, and see how I get on, as last time I did that it helped. Also will have to be really strict and cut out everything wheat related again. Last time I ended up in hospital for a week so I need that like a hole in the head!!

Have a good day everyone and thanks to you all for your kind words and support, we do all get put through the ringer sometimes don't we?

[thornton]

Good morning all.

Karen sorry to hear all your troubles, hope the car situation gets sorted out.

Les, I do know all about bad backs having had an spinal fusion operation 20 years ago which fortunately was very succesful. It took two years to become fully effective though. Can you try walking, that was the only thing that I could do, as long as it was on the flat and no slopes or hills were involved.

Fiona, do take care of yourself and take some time out if you can. Now YD is back home do relax.

Off to do the shopping shortly, will check in later.

Jill

[mizzy]

Good Morning Everyone

well it's a hard life as my old granny would say[msnscared]

Fiona take care of yourself [grouphug]

Karen, i would have a large neutral snack or meal before setting off for the funeral then you'll have more control when it comes to the buffett (i usually have scrambled eggs on toast or a veggie omelette)also take fruit with you in the car

Les, our sometimes dodgy scales cause a lot of destrucion, we weigh ourselves and then let the scales deicide our day, you may not have maintained at all, you could have lost lbs [msnsmile2] or gained lbs [msnsad] but the best way to find out is once a week at the class[msnwink]thank god it all ok for your grandson.

Good Luck for those weighing in today, Paula, Sally and Jill[clap] if anyone new is also weighing in then good luck to you too

Well my little boy is 10 today and i can't believe where the last 10 years have gone and how fast!!!! have lots to do (after lunch til late) but will check in to see those weight loss results[msnwink][msnsmile2] good luck girls!!!

Mizzy

Karen what an awful day, really hope today is better and isn't too bad[grouphug]

Fiona hope you get get the IBS etc sorted out[grouphug] You really don't need this at the moment!

Les so glad baby is OK and hope your back gets better soon - good luck with weigh in tomorrow[clap]

Mizzy Happy Birthday to James, 10 eh, Oh how they grow up so fast[clap][clap]

Good luck to all those weighing in today!!!

Have a good everyone!!!

P.S I have just done my 30 minutes intervals on my treadmill, its still hard since my cold last week but I will not be beaten[clap][sporty][clap][sporty][clap][sporty]

[julieanne]

Morning
Warmer this morning - but it's raining [msnsad]

Fiona, take care of yourself, Les, pleased to hear grandson is ok
Mizzy, happy birthday to your "baby" [grouphug]

I found it really hard going at the gym last night - but did my best.
I will go again tonight - like you Julie - I will not be beaten [msnwink] [sporty] [sporty]

[Paula D-S]

Happy Birthday to James[clap][clap]

I have lost 2lb, I'm so happy as I went to The Lakes to visit the girls yesterday (yes I know they will be home tomorrow) and I wasn't very good, a few too many chocs slipped their way past my lips.

I decided yesterday morning to travel up with my sister, if you'd have seen Eve's face when she seen me, she was delighted, although she didn't want to come home with me but wanted me to stay.

I have just bought Eve a new bed so I've been and bought lots of different coloured cushions pillow cases and new bedding so I'm off to move her room around.