First day back at work today and really feeling it. Legs are really sore from I dont know what (couldnt be pilates - I think they were starting to be sore before that). Have developed a limp even though foot isnt really sore which has thrown my back out. Finally gave in around lunchtime and took some digestics which has helped the pain somewhat.
Am giving the gym a miss today and will see how I feel tomorrow.
DH keeps saying "dont overdo it" but it is so nice to have some independence back again.
Work is chaos due to offices being refurbished. Of course the electricians didnt turn up today as requested. Cant find anything and really was feeling stressed and out of control on the inside although I dont think I showed it on the outside.
Found a sort of 12 week plan from Discovery Health (Dr Peeke).
Week One is:
1. Get 200-300 calories of physical activity each day.
2. Write progress down in food journal and physical activity journal.
3. Choose one thing to change this week.
4. Take action today.
5. Dont rely on scales. Use your clothes to monitor body shape changes.
6. Try not to leave more than 3 to 4 hours between eating.
7. Change unhealthy habits gradually.
8. Take it easy on the exercise to start with.
9. Watch out for perfectionism.
10. Set up a support system.
I really wish there was a patch for my problem but I bet, so do a lot of other people. It would make it so easy.
Really hot today but now I am home there is a nice breeze blowing from the east. Children are all going away this week. DD to Byron Bay for 10 days and DS to Canada/Alaska for 3 weeks. This means that DH and I will have a minimum of 9 days child-free. Something that we havent experienced for a long long time. Yahoo.
Off to have a swim and start dinner.
No matter how hot it is the baked dinner still happens every Monday night. I think I am turning into my mother-in-law! I wish.
For anyone interested - I have seen promos that the West Wing is coming to the ABC. Bliss. Hope that they show it at a normal time, no commercials (of course) and I dont even mind if they start at the beginning (although I have Series One on DVD) again. Channel 9 just didnt care when they showed it and even when I tried to tape it because it was on so late the program before usually was late finishing so I always missed the end.
Just one more observation - I went for a limp (I mean walk) on Saturday afternoon with Lucy and DH decided to come with me. Guess who had to hold the leash? which left me with the plastic bag. It got me thinking that it is a male thing or maybe just my males' thing - when the children were little DH had to push the stroller/pram or even now when we are shopping he pushes the trolley. I have started to notice that my DH is not the only male who does this.
:o)
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Food Addiction
No, I really think I am a food addict. I love junk food, alcohol, pies, nibblies etc etc etc.
Ive just done it again. Was good for two days and then have just blown it at Sunday night drinks. No alcohol mind you, but lots of nibblies. The positive side is no alcohol.
Another positive is I havent eaten any of the peanut brittle that DH has left on the kitchen bench for two days. Ive wanted to but havent as yet.
I'm sure that there is a 12 point plan but until I find it I will stick with WW. It may be better now that I am able to go to the meetings again as from this Thursday.
Oh well back to work tomorrow after all this time off.
Gotta go. DH has been to Sunday night drinks and is driving me mad.
:o)
Ive just done it again. Was good for two days and then have just blown it at Sunday night drinks. No alcohol mind you, but lots of nibblies. The positive side is no alcohol.
Another positive is I havent eaten any of the peanut brittle that DH has left on the kitchen bench for two days. Ive wanted to but havent as yet.
I'm sure that there is a 12 point plan but until I find it I will stick with WW. It may be better now that I am able to go to the meetings again as from this Thursday.
Oh well back to work tomorrow after all this time off.
Gotta go. DH has been to Sunday night drinks and is driving me mad.
:o)
Friday, January 27, 2006
Confession
Oh dear, confession time. I really fell off the wagon yesterday. Friend from Queensland came down and came for lunch and dinner. Copious quantities of wine later plus the antipasto plate etc etc I realised that once again I had failed. I think that I am a food addict. I dont seem to be able to say no. The scorched almonds with the coffee were the final nail in the coffin. Damn, bugger, damn, bugger.
Oh well, I know today is another day and I will start again. I dont have to weigh in until next Thursday so hopefully I will be able to control myself until then.
Hope everyone had a great Australia Day.
Oh well, I know today is another day and I will start again. I dont have to weigh in until next Thursday so hopefully I will be able to control myself until then.
Hope everyone had a great Australia Day.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
These feet were made for walking
Well have been to the Xray place and the surgeon and everything is okay. Am supposed to gradually wean myself off the crutches - first two crutches but weight bearing on both feet and then just one crutch - he said over two weeks plus I have to do physio on my foot (can apparently do this myself) twice a day until I see him again in two months time. I dont think I am going to put up with crutches for two weeks and as soon as I remember how to walk without them I'm off.
Ive done a bit of exploratory walking around the house just now and there isnt any pain at all so that is good. Rest assured that I am not going to overdo it and try to do too much too soon.
Looks like you dont have to drag me to lunch Margaret! LOL.
Hope everyone has a great Australia Day.
Yahoo, I'm mobile again.
Ive done a bit of exploratory walking around the house just now and there isnt any pain at all so that is good. Rest assured that I am not going to overdo it and try to do too much too soon.
Looks like you dont have to drag me to lunch Margaret! LOL.
Hope everyone has a great Australia Day.
Yahoo, I'm mobile again.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Starting Again ...... again
Well we are home again finally after travelling a couple of thousand kilometres over the last 10 days.
As I couldnt drive I just sat back and enjoyed the scenery. We went up Bucketts Way via Gloucester and Stroud (stayed at Gloucester the first night) stopped at Walcha for morning tea Day 2 and stayed the night at Grafton. Day 3 up the summerland way to Casino, Lismore and then on the Nimbin for lunch (that was a real experience). We then took the Hinterland Highway (not really a highway) to Bangalow, nearly got all the way there but found a bridge was closed and had to turn back and find a different way. It must only usually be used by locals as there was not detour signs but somehow we found our way to Bangalow easily and had a drink in the lovely pub there. Drove on to Queensland and picked up girlfriends husband from Gold Coast airport at 5 and all arrived back to Main Beach in time for dinner.
Up until this point I had tried really hard to make good food choices relating to the "No Count" system but I am sad to say that I fell off track again after this. We were eating out at least once sometimes twice a day and it all got just too hard. I know, I know, poor excuse.
Before we left I had reserved A.J. Rochesters book at the library and it had come in so I sent Jess in to get it for me. Turned out to be the audio copy which worked out really well when travelling. I loved listening to it and hearing about her struggles. She sounds like she has a great group of friends to support her although some members of her family leave something to be desired.
Came home via the coast just in front of the floods. They closed the road at Ballina so we were lucky to get through when we did. Stayed the night at South West Rocks and then home via Gloucester (to pick up my pillow which I left there) and arrived home at about 3 pm on Friday.
We travelled to lots of places we had never been before. Because of all the rain everything was really lush and green just about everywhere we went. Caught up with lots of people we knew and met some new ones.
I was very limited in what I could do. Had two scary falls on my crutches (crutches and wet floors do not mix) and hopefully didnt do any great damage.
Worked out how to get in and out of the pool with the minimum of help although I prefer to have my poolboy (DH) with me when I do go swimming. My friend in Queensland has found out she needs a hip replacement scheduled for March so DH was left looking after two cripples (her husband had gone back to Sydney to work).
Okay, am back on my diet again or should I say "the alfalfa zone". I am feeling really hungry and headachey. Have started to keep a written food diary with me at all times so that I can see how I am doing. Dont have to weigh in until first Thursday in February unless I go on a different day next week. I may if I have been able to throw the crutches away.
I am trying to catch up on everyones blogs. Gosh you guys write lots. Will email Margaret about lunch. Hopefully I will be mobile enough to attend.
Looking forward to spending 2006 with you all.
:o)
As I couldnt drive I just sat back and enjoyed the scenery. We went up Bucketts Way via Gloucester and Stroud (stayed at Gloucester the first night) stopped at Walcha for morning tea Day 2 and stayed the night at Grafton. Day 3 up the summerland way to Casino, Lismore and then on the Nimbin for lunch (that was a real experience). We then took the Hinterland Highway (not really a highway) to Bangalow, nearly got all the way there but found a bridge was closed and had to turn back and find a different way. It must only usually be used by locals as there was not detour signs but somehow we found our way to Bangalow easily and had a drink in the lovely pub there. Drove on to Queensland and picked up girlfriends husband from Gold Coast airport at 5 and all arrived back to Main Beach in time for dinner.
Up until this point I had tried really hard to make good food choices relating to the "No Count" system but I am sad to say that I fell off track again after this. We were eating out at least once sometimes twice a day and it all got just too hard. I know, I know, poor excuse.
Before we left I had reserved A.J. Rochesters book at the library and it had come in so I sent Jess in to get it for me. Turned out to be the audio copy which worked out really well when travelling. I loved listening to it and hearing about her struggles. She sounds like she has a great group of friends to support her although some members of her family leave something to be desired.
Came home via the coast just in front of the floods. They closed the road at Ballina so we were lucky to get through when we did. Stayed the night at South West Rocks and then home via Gloucester (to pick up my pillow which I left there) and arrived home at about 3 pm on Friday.
We travelled to lots of places we had never been before. Because of all the rain everything was really lush and green just about everywhere we went. Caught up with lots of people we knew and met some new ones.
I was very limited in what I could do. Had two scary falls on my crutches (crutches and wet floors do not mix) and hopefully didnt do any great damage.
Worked out how to get in and out of the pool with the minimum of help although I prefer to have my poolboy (DH) with me when I do go swimming. My friend in Queensland has found out she needs a hip replacement scheduled for March so DH was left looking after two cripples (her husband had gone back to Sydney to work).
Okay, am back on my diet again or should I say "the alfalfa zone". I am feeling really hungry and headachey. Have started to keep a written food diary with me at all times so that I can see how I am doing. Dont have to weigh in until first Thursday in February unless I go on a different day next week. I may if I have been able to throw the crutches away.
I am trying to catch up on everyones blogs. Gosh you guys write lots. Will email Margaret about lunch. Hopefully I will be mobile enough to attend.
Looking forward to spending 2006 with you all.
:o)
Monday, January 09, 2006
We are going on a summer holiday.....
Well this will be my last post for a while. We are off tomorrow, heading towards the Gold Coast and my best friends place so probably wont have time to do anything although I am planning on taking my laptop with me and see if I can connect. Sad isnt it. At least I think we are leaving tomorrow. DH is so hard to get to make concrete plans it drives me (the control freak) batty.
Friends came down for drinks last night and it was really funny. They were both on diets and didnt want any nibblies. Mark brought the nibblies out but he was the only one who ate them. I drank diet lemon, lime and bitters, Deb drank water (she is detoxing) and her hubby is allowing himself to drink beer on only one night a week - Sunday.
My foot is becoming really itchy under the bandages so just rang the surgeon to make sure it was okay to take the bandages off and it is. Another step closer. This Thursday it will be 4 weeks since I had the op so I can start putting my foot down and 50% weight bearing on it. Havent quite worked out what that means yet but I know it still means using the hated crutches.
DD started her new job today. We just kept out of her way as she is not a morning person and a 7.30 am start is definitely not the norm for her. Hope everything is going well for her. Unfortunately it is raining so unless this new centre has undercover play areas the children will be inside and she will come home suffering from cabin fever.
This holiday is the first really big outing for the new car. It has been to Canberra to pick up DS when he dislocated his shoulder snowboarding and to the Hunter a few times but it is the first time we have taken it so far from home for so long. We usually fly to Gold Coast because I am such a horrendous traveller (even without a sore foot) but DH wanted to drive so here we go. Am taking pillows, etc with me so that I can get comfortable. Sleeping pills probably wouldnt go astray either.
I will miss you all and I know it will take me forever to catch up with you but I will. Take care and I'll be back in about 12 days.
:o)
Friends came down for drinks last night and it was really funny. They were both on diets and didnt want any nibblies. Mark brought the nibblies out but he was the only one who ate them. I drank diet lemon, lime and bitters, Deb drank water (she is detoxing) and her hubby is allowing himself to drink beer on only one night a week - Sunday.
My foot is becoming really itchy under the bandages so just rang the surgeon to make sure it was okay to take the bandages off and it is. Another step closer. This Thursday it will be 4 weeks since I had the op so I can start putting my foot down and 50% weight bearing on it. Havent quite worked out what that means yet but I know it still means using the hated crutches.
DD started her new job today. We just kept out of her way as she is not a morning person and a 7.30 am start is definitely not the norm for her. Hope everything is going well for her. Unfortunately it is raining so unless this new centre has undercover play areas the children will be inside and she will come home suffering from cabin fever.
This holiday is the first really big outing for the new car. It has been to Canberra to pick up DS when he dislocated his shoulder snowboarding and to the Hunter a few times but it is the first time we have taken it so far from home for so long. We usually fly to Gold Coast because I am such a horrendous traveller (even without a sore foot) but DH wanted to drive so here we go. Am taking pillows, etc with me so that I can get comfortable. Sleeping pills probably wouldnt go astray either.
I will miss you all and I know it will take me forever to catch up with you but I will. Take care and I'll be back in about 12 days.
:o)
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Day One Completed
I completed the first day of No Count and dont think I went too badly. There are some questions I have to ask like do the WW frozen meals still fit into the guidelines for the No Count plan? Might email them and see if I can get an answer as wont be back at meeting for a while due to holidays.
Tonight will be a test as a girl friend and her hubby are coming up for dinner and bringing it with them. So I will just have to be really careful about what I eat but it shouldnt be too hard as I know she is very careful too most of the time.
I actually drank more than the 6 glasses of water yesterday which was quite an achievement for me because waterdrinking at home is not my strong point. I'm much better at work.
Feel my foot is getting better daily although I have done a few stupid things which I hope wont impact on its healing. I've forgotten three times and stood up and put weight on it, I fell off a chair the other night over-reaching for something (much hiliarity as Mark tried to help me up) and because when Im hot in bed I dangle my feet out the side, Gareth came into the bedroom the other morning and walked straight into it. I think that produced the most pain yet but I really don't think any of those things have caused any damage. Time will tell.
I must be off, have to work out how to get the dirty clothes from the bedroom to the laundry and washed. More logistics to plan. Then have to co-erce daughter into hanging it out. Now that will be the hard part.
Tonight will be a test as a girl friend and her hubby are coming up for dinner and bringing it with them. So I will just have to be really careful about what I eat but it shouldnt be too hard as I know she is very careful too most of the time.
I actually drank more than the 6 glasses of water yesterday which was quite an achievement for me because waterdrinking at home is not my strong point. I'm much better at work.
Feel my foot is getting better daily although I have done a few stupid things which I hope wont impact on its healing. I've forgotten three times and stood up and put weight on it, I fell off a chair the other night over-reaching for something (much hiliarity as Mark tried to help me up) and because when Im hot in bed I dangle my feet out the side, Gareth came into the bedroom the other morning and walked straight into it. I think that produced the most pain yet but I really don't think any of those things have caused any damage. Time will tell.
I must be off, have to work out how to get the dirty clothes from the bedroom to the laundry and washed. More logistics to plan. Then have to co-erce daughter into hanging it out. Now that will be the hard part.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Starting again
The good news is that I havent put on as much weight as I thought I had. It took forever to get me to the meeting and it was raining lightly as well so there was the worry that the crutches would slip but we made it. You should have seen the look on the leaders face as she saw me hobble in. The weigh-in was achieved although I could not keep still while balancing so the scales did not lock in the weight.
Anyway I really enjoyed the meeting. The leader is really nice and friendly - probably the nicest one I have ever met and I have met a few over the years. Received my first handbook, passport and leaflet and stayed for the meeting. It was really friendly and they have a lot of fun. Even ran into an old friend from Jess's primary school days who was looking great. All in all the hour (actually over an hour as we were there 10 mins early) just flew and left feeling quietly confident that I can do it this time.
After reading the books have decided to try the "No Count" this week as I think that would be easiest for me until I'm up and around. I dont mind eliminating foods completely and if I do I can always taste them in the 21 extra points I get a week. Seems too easy for me so Im a bit cautious.
Have reset my ticker and my stats. This is probably cheating a bit but have decided to have a completely new start. Unfortunately we are going away next week to Main Beach so wont be able to weigh in again until beginning February unless I can find a meeting up there and Mark doesn't mind taking me - no probably too hard.
Managed to change the font size in the sidebar (may have made it too small). Its a start. Am trying something in this post so we will see if it works.
Oh joined e-tools too. Havent had time to explore it but will over the next two weeks during the 14 day free trial period. Didnt realise that I needed an access code to log on (wondered how it happened) and was supposed to get that off my Leader so I rang WW and explained that I was going on holidays and wouldnt see my leader for a couple of weeks and wanted to use it while I was away and they were very helpful.
Have made a new email address for bloggers and weight watchers so if anyone wants to email me, feel free. Its in my profile.
In reply to some comments - Yes Lucy knows she is gorgeous and runs the family accordingly and
Sue, will look forward to sharing the rugby with you this year. Hope the Hurricanes have a good year but not too good. I agree that both our teams have disappointed us in the past although we nearly got there last year. I was so cross with them after a game a couple of years ago that they had led by over 20 and still managed to lose, that when I got home I emailed them and using Mark's words told them "to go and have a good look in the room of mirrors". LOL.
In my links (in the sidebar) a new blog has been set up that could be useful - its www.thepointscafe.blogspot.com. Thanks Mary for this info.
Hope everyone has a great day!
:o)
Anyway I really enjoyed the meeting. The leader is really nice and friendly - probably the nicest one I have ever met and I have met a few over the years. Received my first handbook, passport and leaflet and stayed for the meeting. It was really friendly and they have a lot of fun. Even ran into an old friend from Jess's primary school days who was looking great. All in all the hour (actually over an hour as we were there 10 mins early) just flew and left feeling quietly confident that I can do it this time.
After reading the books have decided to try the "No Count" this week as I think that would be easiest for me until I'm up and around. I dont mind eliminating foods completely and if I do I can always taste them in the 21 extra points I get a week. Seems too easy for me so Im a bit cautious.
Have reset my ticker and my stats. This is probably cheating a bit but have decided to have a completely new start. Unfortunately we are going away next week to Main Beach so wont be able to weigh in again until beginning February unless I can find a meeting up there and Mark doesn't mind taking me - no probably too hard.
Managed to change the font size in the sidebar (may have made it too small). Its a start. Am trying something in this post so we will see if it works.
Oh joined e-tools too. Havent had time to explore it but will over the next two weeks during the 14 day free trial period. Didnt realise that I needed an access code to log on (wondered how it happened) and was supposed to get that off my Leader so I rang WW and explained that I was going on holidays and wouldnt see my leader for a couple of weeks and wanted to use it while I was away and they were very helpful.
Have made a new email address for bloggers and weight watchers so if anyone wants to email me, feel free. Its in my profile.
In reply to some comments - Yes Lucy knows she is gorgeous and runs the family accordingly and
Sue, will look forward to sharing the rugby with you this year. Hope the Hurricanes have a good year but not too good. I agree that both our teams have disappointed us in the past although we nearly got there last year. I was so cross with them after a game a couple of years ago that they had led by over 20 and still managed to lose, that when I got home I emailed them and using Mark's words told them "to go and have a good look in the room of mirrors". LOL.
In my links (in the sidebar) a new blog has been set up that could be useful - its www.thepointscafe.blogspot.com. Thanks Mary for this info.
Hope everyone has a great day!
:o)
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Another achievement
Great excitement yesterday. Finally figured out how to insert the weather pixie. It was touch and go for a while with just gobbleygook on my blog but eventually got there. Yay for me the computer illiterate.
Now to try to learn how to insert photos in post:
Well that wasnt too hard. This is my beloved LUCY. She is my third child (please dont be too harsh on me for saying that but she is such good company and rarely leaves my side when I am at home).
In US WW there was an article about 12 ways to be healthier by This Time Next Year. So I thought I would address these things now.
1. Get your cholesterol tested - Do that every month when I have to have blood tests done to make sure that my arthritis medication isnt attacking my liver. So far so good.
2. Power up the diet with produce - Something to concentrate on more this year.
3. If you smoke, quit - Dont do this anymore but it has only been 12 years since I did. Hope I stopped soon enough.
4. Take aim at breast cancer - Remember to peform a monthly breast self examination.
5. Go with whole grains - explore new ways to incorporate whole grains in my diet.
6. Seek out soy foods - Not too sure about this one. Dont mind tofu but dont really like soy milk but may revisit it again to see if anything has changed since I last tasted it.
7. Limit drinking - Now this will be a hard one. I would like to eliminate it altogether but unfortunately I think I like it too much. What the Journal of American Medical Association says - women who consume two to five drinks a day increased their risk of breast cancer by 41 percent. Excessive alcohol may also increase your risk of colon and rectal cancer as well as stroke, osteoporosis, liver damage and creeping blood pressure. Now if that doesnt scare me nothing will.
8. Talk to your doctor about getting tested for type 2 diabetes - I have been as Mum is a Type 2 diabetic (and this has been caused by purely lifestyle i.e. overweight) but I wonder how often you should have this checked.
9. Boost your brain power. If you work with numbers at your job spend your spare time doing something completely different, such as reading, writing or painting - Have found that the crosswords I started doing this time last year have seemed to help me with the vagueness and loss of memory that started a couple of years ago. Plan to attempt (attempt being the operative word) to learn french beginning Term 2.
10. Right-size your portion sizes - Once a week I will get out measuring cups and scales to make sure that my portion sizes are not creeping up. Plus if I use the same bowls etc that would probably help me gauge these things.
11. Take a calcium supplement - I do this now.
12. Keep stress at bay - Will try to schedule 20 mins a day down time (dont quite know how but will try).
Okay that's it. I'm off to try and work out how to change the font size and maybe the colour of this blogsite but dont hold your breath this could take a while. Also may begin my exploration of digital scrapbooking.
:o)
Now to try to learn how to insert photos in post:
Well that wasnt too hard. This is my beloved LUCY. She is my third child (please dont be too harsh on me for saying that but she is such good company and rarely leaves my side when I am at home).
In US WW there was an article about 12 ways to be healthier by This Time Next Year. So I thought I would address these things now.
1. Get your cholesterol tested - Do that every month when I have to have blood tests done to make sure that my arthritis medication isnt attacking my liver. So far so good.
2. Power up the diet with produce - Something to concentrate on more this year.
3. If you smoke, quit - Dont do this anymore but it has only been 12 years since I did. Hope I stopped soon enough.
4. Take aim at breast cancer - Remember to peform a monthly breast self examination.
5. Go with whole grains - explore new ways to incorporate whole grains in my diet.
6. Seek out soy foods - Not too sure about this one. Dont mind tofu but dont really like soy milk but may revisit it again to see if anything has changed since I last tasted it.
7. Limit drinking - Now this will be a hard one. I would like to eliminate it altogether but unfortunately I think I like it too much. What the Journal of American Medical Association says - women who consume two to five drinks a day increased their risk of breast cancer by 41 percent. Excessive alcohol may also increase your risk of colon and rectal cancer as well as stroke, osteoporosis, liver damage and creeping blood pressure. Now if that doesnt scare me nothing will.
8. Talk to your doctor about getting tested for type 2 diabetes - I have been as Mum is a Type 2 diabetic (and this has been caused by purely lifestyle i.e. overweight) but I wonder how often you should have this checked.
9. Boost your brain power. If you work with numbers at your job spend your spare time doing something completely different, such as reading, writing or painting - Have found that the crosswords I started doing this time last year have seemed to help me with the vagueness and loss of memory that started a couple of years ago. Plan to attempt (attempt being the operative word) to learn french beginning Term 2.
10. Right-size your portion sizes - Once a week I will get out measuring cups and scales to make sure that my portion sizes are not creeping up. Plus if I use the same bowls etc that would probably help me gauge these things.
11. Take a calcium supplement - I do this now.
12. Keep stress at bay - Will try to schedule 20 mins a day down time (dont quite know how but will try).
Okay that's it. I'm off to try and work out how to change the font size and maybe the colour of this blogsite but dont hold your breath this could take a while. Also may begin my exploration of digital scrapbooking.
:o)
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Plotting and Planning
Well, I am getting excited. Planning to return to WW tomorrow night and believe me it is like planning a military maneouvre. Am going to get Jess to drop me as new as possible to meeting which is unfortunately in the middle of a shopping centre. Will wait, sitting somewhere, for her to park the car and come back to get me and then onwards to WW. Getting on the scales will be tricky but with a little help I should be able to manage it if someone will hold my crutches while I balance.
A few peoples posts have mentioned books by A.J. Rochester and I looked up her web site and they do look interesting if a slightly scarey account of her life. Found that the local library has a copy of two of her books and have reserved them. Really appreciate alll the new things I find out in everyones posts.
(Black cockatoos are flying over at the moment - isnt that a mournfal cry.)
Jess and I have decided to learn French in Term 2. We cant do it in Term 1 as she will be away on holidays for 2 weeks and didnt want to pay for lessons she couldnt use so looks like Term 2. If it eventuates, it will be good to have someone to practise with.
Have been busy lately getting everything organised for this year. Our rugby tickets for the Waratahs have arrived and the dates have been duly entered in my diary. I have booked my tickets for the Bell Shakespeare's two performances this year - Romeo and Juliet in June/July and The Tempest in September/October. Because I go by myself (took Mark once - never again) am going to a matinee and for the first time am going to go on a Wednesday rather than my usual Saturday as I can go in the school holidays. Will book myself in for Tai Chi tomorrow, lessons start on 11 February.
Have decided that when I am up and around again and return to the gym, I will probably hire a personal trainer to get me going again. Have to ring the gym today and find out what costs are involved and minimum time I can do this. One of Jess's friends is a PT at my gym so I will probably ask for her. It depends on the cost though.
Today is cool and lovely (except the cricket is late again starting). Have just about finished January BIG crosswords and puzzles that have to be posted. My sister who has just given up work doesnt have the internet at home so I have been able to supply her with some answers that she couldnt find in her reference books. I love google.
Im home alone today - Mark has gone to work, Gareth's shoulder is better and he too has returned to work and Jess and her friends have driven to Anna Bay for the day to visit another friend who is on holidays there.
Hope everyone is looking forward to 2006 as much as I am.
:o)
A few peoples posts have mentioned books by A.J. Rochester and I looked up her web site and they do look interesting if a slightly scarey account of her life. Found that the local library has a copy of two of her books and have reserved them. Really appreciate alll the new things I find out in everyones posts.
(Black cockatoos are flying over at the moment - isnt that a mournfal cry.)
Jess and I have decided to learn French in Term 2. We cant do it in Term 1 as she will be away on holidays for 2 weeks and didnt want to pay for lessons she couldnt use so looks like Term 2. If it eventuates, it will be good to have someone to practise with.
Have been busy lately getting everything organised for this year. Our rugby tickets for the Waratahs have arrived and the dates have been duly entered in my diary. I have booked my tickets for the Bell Shakespeare's two performances this year - Romeo and Juliet in June/July and The Tempest in September/October. Because I go by myself (took Mark once - never again) am going to a matinee and for the first time am going to go on a Wednesday rather than my usual Saturday as I can go in the school holidays. Will book myself in for Tai Chi tomorrow, lessons start on 11 February.
Have decided that when I am up and around again and return to the gym, I will probably hire a personal trainer to get me going again. Have to ring the gym today and find out what costs are involved and minimum time I can do this. One of Jess's friends is a PT at my gym so I will probably ask for her. It depends on the cost though.
Today is cool and lovely (except the cricket is late again starting). Have just about finished January BIG crosswords and puzzles that have to be posted. My sister who has just given up work doesnt have the internet at home so I have been able to supply her with some answers that she couldnt find in her reference books. I love google.
Im home alone today - Mark has gone to work, Gareth's shoulder is better and he too has returned to work and Jess and her friends have driven to Anna Bay for the day to visit another friend who is on holidays there.
Hope everyone is looking forward to 2006 as much as I am.
:o)
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Confession of an Oprah addict
I am going to confess my dark secret - I simply adore watching Oprah - not all her shows (I find some silly especially when she interviews "stars") but I love the fact that she gives so much joy (as well as material possessions) to ordinary people.
And I'm not the only one - I've seen the other woman at the gym when one of her programs is being shown. Their eyes are rivetted as they are exercising and at various times we make eye contact with each other and go aha.
Unfortunately I usually have to go to work when her show is on. Believe me I have tried taping it but just dont have time of an evening to watch it, along with all the other shows that I tape because I cant watch them when they are actually screening.
Sometimes I actually look forward to be ill so that I can catch up with her. She is an intelligent interview showing compassion and sympathy or asking the hard or awkward question in such a way that it doesn't seem offensive or sensational. She doesn't judge and she doesnt get her jollies by putting people down (wish my son would learn that lesson).
Her charity, the Angel Network, has raised an incredible amount for charity.
I love her friendship with Gail (did I spell that right). Those two are not afraid to tell each other exactly like it is and that's how friends should be - as she said today on her show, someone has to feel comfortable enough to tell you your hairdo is bad, you need to lose weight etc. (Stedman actually told her that the Tina Turner wig she was sporting at one time may not be a good idea.)
I subscribe to her magazine and I always find it interesting. It is something I look forward to every month (along with WW mag and Notebook).
She is an ordinary person who has risen to an extraordinary position in the public arena. I am continually inspired by her. I love her warmth and kindness. There are a lot of people who dont have time for her but I'm not one. I feel blessed that there are people like Oprah in this sometimes sad, tired world. She uses the power she has gained for good and her fame to highlight the problems are others who are not so lucky.
There endth todays rant.
Back to normal tomorrow.
:o)
And I'm not the only one - I've seen the other woman at the gym when one of her programs is being shown. Their eyes are rivetted as they are exercising and at various times we make eye contact with each other and go aha.
Unfortunately I usually have to go to work when her show is on. Believe me I have tried taping it but just dont have time of an evening to watch it, along with all the other shows that I tape because I cant watch them when they are actually screening.
Sometimes I actually look forward to be ill so that I can catch up with her. She is an intelligent interview showing compassion and sympathy or asking the hard or awkward question in such a way that it doesn't seem offensive or sensational. She doesn't judge and she doesnt get her jollies by putting people down (wish my son would learn that lesson).
Her charity, the Angel Network, has raised an incredible amount for charity.
I love her friendship with Gail (did I spell that right). Those two are not afraid to tell each other exactly like it is and that's how friends should be - as she said today on her show, someone has to feel comfortable enough to tell you your hairdo is bad, you need to lose weight etc. (Stedman actually told her that the Tina Turner wig she was sporting at one time may not be a good idea.)
I subscribe to her magazine and I always find it interesting. It is something I look forward to every month (along with WW mag and Notebook).
She is an ordinary person who has risen to an extraordinary position in the public arena. I am continually inspired by her. I love her warmth and kindness. There are a lot of people who dont have time for her but I'm not one. I feel blessed that there are people like Oprah in this sometimes sad, tired world. She uses the power she has gained for good and her fame to highlight the problems are others who are not so lucky.
There endth todays rant.
Back to normal tomorrow.
:o)
Friday, December 30, 2005
How Girlie are you Quiz
| You Can Hang With the Guys and the Girls |
 You've struck a good balance between girlie and laid back. You can keep it casual but when you dress up, you are as girly as the next girl. |
Hey I think I've done this right for a change. Thanks Tina.
Everything going well with foot except Mark is getting progressively grumpier with all that he has to do around the house. I sometimes wonder who he thinks does all this stuff normally... the fairies.
OK guys next time I mention that I am thinking of having foot surgery remind me of this Christmas/New Year period or make sure that the children have left home and therefore most of the husband causing stress have left as well. Silly isn't it?
Take care.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Why Do I Do This?... and How Can I Stop This?
Lying around gives you lots of time to think and ask questions of yourself.
Why do I always wait until I hit rock bottom before I do the push off from the bottom (curtail my excesses), get tired and sink again? Then it all starts again.
Why?
Is it all too hard, do I forget how good it feels not to be fat, am I addicted to food - especially the food that is not good for me.
Some conclusions:
1. There is no secret to being slim
2. Start slowly (which is hard because that is when I am the most enthusiastic).
3. Be honest about what I eat.
4. Persevere.
5. Work out the best food plan for me and my lifestyle.
6. Go easy on myself.
7. An exercise plan that combines cardio/resistance is the best for me.
8. I mustn't cut my food intake too severely because my body tends to think that it is starving.
9. Prepare myself - research research research!
10. Don't blame my genes.
11. Dont overdo the exercise.
12. Understand that I will lose a lot at the beginning but the weight loss will even out and plateau.
13. Dont compare myself to others.
14. Dont obsess over what I perceive to be my problem points.
15. Visualise me when I am slimmer, healthier etc etc.
16. Mix up my diet and exercise so that my body doesn't know what is going to happen next.
17. Question why I want to reward bad days/moments with food.
18. Remind myself to STOP and think before proceeding along that pathway.
I know I can do this but I don't know I can maintain this. 2006's goal for me will be maintenance.
Why do I always wait until I hit rock bottom before I do the push off from the bottom (curtail my excesses), get tired and sink again? Then it all starts again.
Why?
Is it all too hard, do I forget how good it feels not to be fat, am I addicted to food - especially the food that is not good for me.
Some conclusions:
1. There is no secret to being slim
2. Start slowly (which is hard because that is when I am the most enthusiastic).
3. Be honest about what I eat.
4. Persevere.
5. Work out the best food plan for me and my lifestyle.
6. Go easy on myself.
7. An exercise plan that combines cardio/resistance is the best for me.
8. I mustn't cut my food intake too severely because my body tends to think that it is starving.
9. Prepare myself - research research research!
10. Don't blame my genes.
11. Dont overdo the exercise.
12. Understand that I will lose a lot at the beginning but the weight loss will even out and plateau.
13. Dont compare myself to others.
14. Dont obsess over what I perceive to be my problem points.
15. Visualise me when I am slimmer, healthier etc etc.
16. Mix up my diet and exercise so that my body doesn't know what is going to happen next.
17. Question why I want to reward bad days/moments with food.
18. Remind myself to STOP and think before proceeding along that pathway.
I know I can do this but I don't know I can maintain this. 2006's goal for me will be maintenance.
Friday, December 23, 2005
Merry Christmas
Doctor's visit went well. He removed stitches from foot that is black and blue and swollen and put steristrips on. No other bandages just a sock now. Mark came with me but we have different memories of what the doctor actually said so I am going to ring this morning and just double check. Dont have to go back to see him until 25th January.
Walking with crutches has not improved a great deal - my hands, shoulders and right leg are quite sore after dr visit due to the amount of distance I had to walk to get there. Mark dropped me off as near as he could and went and parked the car while I waited at a bus stop. Dr has signed a form so that we can apply for a disability parking sticker (god I feel old).
On the way home he stopped and bought a live christmas tree which is still sitting in the loungeroom undecorated as no one has had time to do it. Jess has now finished work for the year so she may have time today or tomorrow - hopefully before people arrive on Sunday.
Apparently plans for us to go to Queensland for a couple of weeks are still steaming ahead. Girlfriend rang yesterday with the suggestion that perhaps we could all go to the Magic Millions (horserace) but I must have sounded doubtful because she rang back 10 mins later and said that after talking to her DH they decided not to bother. I did say that I didnt mind it if they went and took Mark but she said no. I feel like a party pooper but then again if I had my way I would also not be going to Queensland. Tackling strange bathrooms on one leg is not fun.
I am so looking forward to the New Year. Not wishing this year away but hopefully I will be up and while not exactly running, back at the gym and walking Lucy in the wonderful mornings again. Thinking I may somehow be back at WW either next Thursday or the following Thursday (I think I will aim for the second thursday).
While I dont think I have gone overboard in the last week I have not been watching what I eat or tracking either. I find it too hard to constantly have to ask someone else to do things for me. When Mark went grocery shopping the other day asked him to buy me some WW meals as I thought that this would be easier for me. Best intentions aside - he bought me Lean Cuisine all fish meals (no vegies). Thought they were the same. Not to worry - fish is good for me. I have eaten a few choccies lately - Jess is a preschool supervisor and received a lot of choccies from the children and parents - she also has a stronger willpower than me. Friends dropped around with freshy baked scones yesterday - oh I could go on and on but I am stopping here.
Congratulations to dear Jodie - I am so pleased for you and your husband. Keep well and safe.
To everyone else, thank you for the support you have given me in the last couple of months - as I said before I am so looking forward to the new year. I am enthused again.
Merry Christmas and will talk to you next week.
:o)
Walking with crutches has not improved a great deal - my hands, shoulders and right leg are quite sore after dr visit due to the amount of distance I had to walk to get there. Mark dropped me off as near as he could and went and parked the car while I waited at a bus stop. Dr has signed a form so that we can apply for a disability parking sticker (god I feel old).
On the way home he stopped and bought a live christmas tree which is still sitting in the loungeroom undecorated as no one has had time to do it. Jess has now finished work for the year so she may have time today or tomorrow - hopefully before people arrive on Sunday.
Apparently plans for us to go to Queensland for a couple of weeks are still steaming ahead. Girlfriend rang yesterday with the suggestion that perhaps we could all go to the Magic Millions (horserace) but I must have sounded doubtful because she rang back 10 mins later and said that after talking to her DH they decided not to bother. I did say that I didnt mind it if they went and took Mark but she said no. I feel like a party pooper but then again if I had my way I would also not be going to Queensland. Tackling strange bathrooms on one leg is not fun.
I am so looking forward to the New Year. Not wishing this year away but hopefully I will be up and while not exactly running, back at the gym and walking Lucy in the wonderful mornings again. Thinking I may somehow be back at WW either next Thursday or the following Thursday (I think I will aim for the second thursday).
While I dont think I have gone overboard in the last week I have not been watching what I eat or tracking either. I find it too hard to constantly have to ask someone else to do things for me. When Mark went grocery shopping the other day asked him to buy me some WW meals as I thought that this would be easier for me. Best intentions aside - he bought me Lean Cuisine all fish meals (no vegies). Thought they were the same. Not to worry - fish is good for me. I have eaten a few choccies lately - Jess is a preschool supervisor and received a lot of choccies from the children and parents - she also has a stronger willpower than me. Friends dropped around with freshy baked scones yesterday - oh I could go on and on but I am stopping here.
Congratulations to dear Jodie - I am so pleased for you and your husband. Keep well and safe.
To everyone else, thank you for the support you have given me in the last couple of months - as I said before I am so looking forward to the new year. I am enthused again.
Merry Christmas and will talk to you next week.
:o)
Monday, December 19, 2005
I Hate Crutches
Im home alone today - everyone has gone to work. This should be interesting. The plastic chair is in the shower recess, Jess has made my lunch (vegemite sandwiches)and left all her "Sex in the City" DVDs for me to watch.
The op was very good I think. A bit of pain on Friday (nuked with drugs) and that is all. I have so many bandages on my foot it looks like a rugby ball. In hospital, the physio and I agreed that I failed crutches. I hop instead of gliding. Going up stairs is a real worry but going down isnt too bad. I kind of wish I could have stayed in hospital longer - everything was a bit easier there as the bathroom, bed etc are set up for sick people (although I know Im not really sick). It was just easier.
The surgeon visited me on Saturday morning before I came home. They were able to take the bone for the bone graft from my foot rather than from my hip which meant less pain. Also as well as a general anesthatic I had an ankle block which didnt wear off for over 12 hours and negated a lot of the initial pain.
Im afraid my goldfish is treading water at the moment. Im at the mercy of my family and I dont want to put Mark under anymore stress than he already is under. He cleaned, washed and shopped on the weekend. I know it is good for him to realise what I do, rather than come home and find it all done, but he just gets grumpy which in itself is stressful.
On a brighter note, I got a letter from Weight Watchers last week or the week before letting me know about the new "No Count" system and also I received my copy of the latest mag through the post. Once again this has inspired me to think about going back to WW sometime next month. I am also interested in the e-tools concept. I have been subscribing to the american weight watchers for a while now and am curious about it.
My gym membership is on hold for 6 weeks but hopefully I can get back into it before I go back to work in late January/early February.
I see the Dr on Wednesday to take the stitches out and then hopefully it will only be another 3 or 4 weeks before I am up and about. Have to flex my operated foot continually so that the achilles tendon doesnt shorten otherwise I wont be able to walk when the bandages do eventually come off for good. Mark is taking me to work on Wednesday for the Christmas lunch plus I have to process the pays for the casuals. There are stairs involved so not looking forward to arriving.
Oh well, I'll read a few posts and then attempt to have my shower without killing myself.
:o)
The op was very good I think. A bit of pain on Friday (nuked with drugs) and that is all. I have so many bandages on my foot it looks like a rugby ball. In hospital, the physio and I agreed that I failed crutches. I hop instead of gliding. Going up stairs is a real worry but going down isnt too bad. I kind of wish I could have stayed in hospital longer - everything was a bit easier there as the bathroom, bed etc are set up for sick people (although I know Im not really sick). It was just easier.
The surgeon visited me on Saturday morning before I came home. They were able to take the bone for the bone graft from my foot rather than from my hip which meant less pain. Also as well as a general anesthatic I had an ankle block which didnt wear off for over 12 hours and negated a lot of the initial pain.
Im afraid my goldfish is treading water at the moment. Im at the mercy of my family and I dont want to put Mark under anymore stress than he already is under. He cleaned, washed and shopped on the weekend. I know it is good for him to realise what I do, rather than come home and find it all done, but he just gets grumpy which in itself is stressful.
On a brighter note, I got a letter from Weight Watchers last week or the week before letting me know about the new "No Count" system and also I received my copy of the latest mag through the post. Once again this has inspired me to think about going back to WW sometime next month. I am also interested in the e-tools concept. I have been subscribing to the american weight watchers for a while now and am curious about it.
My gym membership is on hold for 6 weeks but hopefully I can get back into it before I go back to work in late January/early February.
I see the Dr on Wednesday to take the stitches out and then hopefully it will only be another 3 or 4 weeks before I am up and about. Have to flex my operated foot continually so that the achilles tendon doesnt shorten otherwise I wont be able to walk when the bandages do eventually come off for good. Mark is taking me to work on Wednesday for the Christmas lunch plus I have to process the pays for the casuals. There are stairs involved so not looking forward to arriving.
Oh well, I'll read a few posts and then attempt to have my shower without killing myself.
:o)
Friday, December 09, 2005
Im in a Holding Pattern
Hi guys, this may be my last blog for a while because I have had to stop taking my arthritis medication last Monday because of the impending op and I am slowly seizing up. Just about every joint is aching and some are starting to swell. And here was I thinking that the anti-inflammatories didnt really do anything. My right hand is the worse swelling-wise.
With everything that is going on at the moment I forgot about weigh in last night. I wont be able to go next week because I will be in hospital so goodness knows when I will be back in the swing on things.
So, I am officially going into a holding pattern until my life returns to normal. But I will still be reading everyones posts, continuing to be inspired by you all and I will keep in touch as much as I can. Once I can go back on the meds I should be okay again and then I have to work out an exercise routine for a person who cant walk or drive at least until the end of January.
Once I am up and off again, I will be back to Tai Chi, Pilates and Body Balance plus the gym 3 times a week and two walks around my neighbourhood a week to check out everyones housesa and gardens.
My friends are plotting how to get me a wheelchair so that I can go out with them on New Years Eve and Jess wants me to get one too so we can go shopping together. She has a vision about taking me into any shop she wants to and I wont be able to walk out but the image of that shopping expedition seems a bit pathetic to me so I think I will stay at home and plot my pre-recovery and post recovery.
Everyone, have a wonderful stressfree Christmas and New Year.
May Santa bring you everything your hearts desire or that you need.
Be kind to yourselves and if you have a lapse dont beat yourselves up, move on.
Talk to you all soon
:o)
With everything that is going on at the moment I forgot about weigh in last night. I wont be able to go next week because I will be in hospital so goodness knows when I will be back in the swing on things.
So, I am officially going into a holding pattern until my life returns to normal. But I will still be reading everyones posts, continuing to be inspired by you all and I will keep in touch as much as I can. Once I can go back on the meds I should be okay again and then I have to work out an exercise routine for a person who cant walk or drive at least until the end of January.
Once I am up and off again, I will be back to Tai Chi, Pilates and Body Balance plus the gym 3 times a week and two walks around my neighbourhood a week to check out everyones housesa and gardens.
My friends are plotting how to get me a wheelchair so that I can go out with them on New Years Eve and Jess wants me to get one too so we can go shopping together. She has a vision about taking me into any shop she wants to and I wont be able to walk out but the image of that shopping expedition seems a bit pathetic to me so I think I will stay at home and plot my pre-recovery and post recovery.
Everyone, have a wonderful stressfree Christmas and New Year.
May Santa bring you everything your hearts desire or that you need.
Be kind to yourselves and if you have a lapse dont beat yourselves up, move on.
Talk to you all soon
:o)
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Christmas is coming
It's hot and I havent gone to the gym as planned as I was late leaving work and it is Jess' actual 21st today and I have to cook spag bol plus friends coming to drop in more presents and drink champers. Mark coming home early from work to be master of ceremonies. (He asked yesterday how long this birthday actually goes on for.) We've had 4 pre-birthday days, today is the actual and then apparently there are post-birthday days. LOL.
Work is very hectic at the moment still but come Friday it should start to settle down and then I just have to finish everything in three days before I'm off to my health spa (sorry,I meant hospital) to put my feet up literally. Note to self: get crutches organised. Asked at work today if they would consider installing an inclinator so that I could come to the Christmas party. Might just have to sit down on the grass and have people serve me down there if I cant manage the stairs.
Food wise - this week has been more off the rails than normal. You'd think it was my birthday the amount of cake I have eaten.
Have to get my Chrissie shopping done this weekend. Jess wants an iPod for Christmas but I looked at them on the web and they are way too expensive. Mind you I have one but it has been no end of trouble so I am going to try and talk her into a MP3 player. I know the iPods look cute but I really dont think they are all that reliable (from personal observations only). Garet wanted a season ticket to the Waratahs next year so that was easy. Now just have to get something for Mark and stocking fillers for the kids (they still insist Santa is real), have ordered the ham, Mark will do the seafood and I guess anything else that needs doing.
Ive got to stop buying tops in young people's shops. The sizing seems to be out to billyo. Goodness knows, how the teenagers with weight problems feel trying on clothes in these places - they probably feel even more of a failure because the shops dont have their size. What they dont realise is that the sizing is wacko. Or is it just me. I can fit into a medium or a size 12 most of the time now but the other day I had to take back 2 medium sized tops to "Cotton On" and exchange them for 2 larges and they just fit comfortably. Not good for the ego I can tell you.
Might go for a swim now, there is a westerly blowing and poor Lucy is a puddle on the ground behind my chair. Housework to do before I do though.
Hope everyone has had a good day
:o)
PS - Philippa, cant post a comment on your site. It might be my computer, gremlins or the heat who knows. Loved your photos.
Work is very hectic at the moment still but come Friday it should start to settle down and then I just have to finish everything in three days before I'm off to my health spa (sorry,I meant hospital) to put my feet up literally. Note to self: get crutches organised. Asked at work today if they would consider installing an inclinator so that I could come to the Christmas party. Might just have to sit down on the grass and have people serve me down there if I cant manage the stairs.
Food wise - this week has been more off the rails than normal. You'd think it was my birthday the amount of cake I have eaten.
Have to get my Chrissie shopping done this weekend. Jess wants an iPod for Christmas but I looked at them on the web and they are way too expensive. Mind you I have one but it has been no end of trouble so I am going to try and talk her into a MP3 player. I know the iPods look cute but I really dont think they are all that reliable (from personal observations only). Garet wanted a season ticket to the Waratahs next year so that was easy. Now just have to get something for Mark and stocking fillers for the kids (they still insist Santa is real), have ordered the ham, Mark will do the seafood and I guess anything else that needs doing.
Ive got to stop buying tops in young people's shops. The sizing seems to be out to billyo. Goodness knows, how the teenagers with weight problems feel trying on clothes in these places - they probably feel even more of a failure because the shops dont have their size. What they dont realise is that the sizing is wacko. Or is it just me. I can fit into a medium or a size 12 most of the time now but the other day I had to take back 2 medium sized tops to "Cotton On" and exchange them for 2 larges and they just fit comfortably. Not good for the ego I can tell you.
Might go for a swim now, there is a westerly blowing and poor Lucy is a puddle on the ground behind my chair. Housework to do before I do though.
Hope everyone has had a good day
:o)
PS - Philippa, cant post a comment on your site. It might be my computer, gremlins or the heat who knows. Loved your photos.
Monday, December 05, 2005
It's Over
Still really busy at work but just had to let you all know that the party went really really well. Everything turned out perfect on the night and everyone had a ball.
The venue was wonderful, the staff great and food and grog flowed all night. The music was good (Jess burned CDs - Young music and old music) everyone danced and sang badly both young and old.
It was a really magic night and she got some awesome gifts and even though it cost a bomb it meant no cleaning up or work after the party. Once we paid and left that was it.
I was feeling really down on Friday - in the heat - had to drive to NOrth Sydney to get cakes (the cupcake cake on the stand I got over the internet was a BIG hit) took me nearly 3 hours and I was just about dead when I got home. Venue rang me to tell me that there was a party next door on the same night with a band and I thought oh great. When we got down to hotel on Saturday the band next door was setting up and it was really noisy and I did ask would it be possible for them to turn the sound down and the manager said she would ask them because it was loud in our bar but really loud in the bar they were working in. Anyway, to tell you the truth we didnt hear from them again. I dont know why but it all worked out in the end. My speech (which took me a year to write) went really well.
Weigh in on Thursday night was still the same again. No change. I seem to be on a bit of a plateau at the moment but I did not exercise last week so that could explain it. Back to the gym today.
My middle sister was told by her doctor last week that she was at least 10 kilos overweight (I think probably more). Her blood pressure is very high. I have been trying to get her to do something about it for nearly a year now. I love her dearly, and she was saying the other night at the party what she eats and how much walking she does and it does sound as if she is trying to do the right thing but it may be that her metabolism has slowed right down (which I know is not fair) or she is not being entirely honest about what she eats. She asked me the other night whether I thought she was fat and I could only look her in the eye and tell her that I loved her very much and it might be a good idea to lose a little weight. I dont want to hurt her feelings as she is very sensitive (menopausal too) and she would take offence.
I am so glad the 21st party is over. Jess' actual birthday is on Wednesday and she has requested spag bol for dinner (we offered to take her out but she said that we had spent enough money on her already). Mark has got out the bottle of Dom Perignon 1993 vintage champagne and the Tiffany champagne flutes (all given to us be a client) for this special occasion.
Thanks to everyone for kind thoughts. Hopefully I will be able to use my laptop in hospital so I can keep up with everyone. Havent had time to read your blogs lately and once I get over the backlog of work both here and at home I will be back in full swing.
Take care
:o)
The venue was wonderful, the staff great and food and grog flowed all night. The music was good (Jess burned CDs - Young music and old music) everyone danced and sang badly both young and old.
It was a really magic night and she got some awesome gifts and even though it cost a bomb it meant no cleaning up or work after the party. Once we paid and left that was it.
I was feeling really down on Friday - in the heat - had to drive to NOrth Sydney to get cakes (the cupcake cake on the stand I got over the internet was a BIG hit) took me nearly 3 hours and I was just about dead when I got home. Venue rang me to tell me that there was a party next door on the same night with a band and I thought oh great. When we got down to hotel on Saturday the band next door was setting up and it was really noisy and I did ask would it be possible for them to turn the sound down and the manager said she would ask them because it was loud in our bar but really loud in the bar they were working in. Anyway, to tell you the truth we didnt hear from them again. I dont know why but it all worked out in the end. My speech (which took me a year to write) went really well.
Weigh in on Thursday night was still the same again. No change. I seem to be on a bit of a plateau at the moment but I did not exercise last week so that could explain it. Back to the gym today.
My middle sister was told by her doctor last week that she was at least 10 kilos overweight (I think probably more). Her blood pressure is very high. I have been trying to get her to do something about it for nearly a year now. I love her dearly, and she was saying the other night at the party what she eats and how much walking she does and it does sound as if she is trying to do the right thing but it may be that her metabolism has slowed right down (which I know is not fair) or she is not being entirely honest about what she eats. She asked me the other night whether I thought she was fat and I could only look her in the eye and tell her that I loved her very much and it might be a good idea to lose a little weight. I dont want to hurt her feelings as she is very sensitive (menopausal too) and she would take offence.
I am so glad the 21st party is over. Jess' actual birthday is on Wednesday and she has requested spag bol for dinner (we offered to take her out but she said that we had spent enough money on her already). Mark has got out the bottle of Dom Perignon 1993 vintage champagne and the Tiffany champagne flutes (all given to us be a client) for this special occasion.
Thanks to everyone for kind thoughts. Hopefully I will be able to use my laptop in hospital so I can keep up with everyone. Havent had time to read your blogs lately and once I get over the backlog of work both here and at home I will be back in full swing.
Take care
:o)
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Plan A or is it B
News not so good. Have now dislocated the joint next to the broken bone in foot and that too requires an operation. Plus surgeon has now extended my hospital stay from 2 days to 3 and possibly 4 because I may need a bone graft and they will take this from my hip (another operation within an operation) and this will actually be more painful than the foot operation and I think he said will take longer to heal. I am now looking at 6 weeks on crutches.
But to look on the bright side, my hip measurement might be marginally smaller and I might have to resort to a granny bike to terrorise the neighbourhood.
Starting to really not look forward to this.
Here I go again - sooking. It is really nothing compared with other peoples problems and woes.
Going home soon to catch up on housework.
Prep for end of financial year seems to be progressing well - tomorrow is rollover day. Not worried just tired.
Which brings me to another observation: For most of this term have been getting by on 6 hours sleep a night. Dont seem to be able to turn the light off until around 11 especially since daylight saving started and then up again at 5.30. Am really going to have to start trying to get into bed by 9:30 pm. Trouble is Mark is usually so late home from work we end up having dinner late and that seems to throw the whole night out.
I think I am going to have to start serving dinner at 7 for whoever is there. It apparently is not good when you are trying to lose weight to eat after 7:30 pm. And another thing, and this relates only to me - you all know how I love my wine (or is it whine) well, Ive noticed that the next morning after I have had wine (whether it is one or two or three small glasses) I am extra tired. After 21st on Saturday am going to conduct a little experiment next week.
1. In bed by 9:30 pm if possible
2. No alcohol (except on Saturday nights when I can sleep in the next day)
3. Dinner at 7 pm at latest
That mice and men plan quote comes to mind again but I will try. I have been reading others plans for December/January and I am enthused which is the really great thing about this forum. It keeps re-invigorating me.
I feel better already - Sorry I was such a downer at the beginning.
Was going to be an unhappy face but I feel better now so signing off....
:o)
But to look on the bright side, my hip measurement might be marginally smaller and I might have to resort to a granny bike to terrorise the neighbourhood.
Starting to really not look forward to this.
Here I go again - sooking. It is really nothing compared with other peoples problems and woes.
Going home soon to catch up on housework.
Prep for end of financial year seems to be progressing well - tomorrow is rollover day. Not worried just tired.
Which brings me to another observation: For most of this term have been getting by on 6 hours sleep a night. Dont seem to be able to turn the light off until around 11 especially since daylight saving started and then up again at 5.30. Am really going to have to start trying to get into bed by 9:30 pm. Trouble is Mark is usually so late home from work we end up having dinner late and that seems to throw the whole night out.
I think I am going to have to start serving dinner at 7 for whoever is there. It apparently is not good when you are trying to lose weight to eat after 7:30 pm. And another thing, and this relates only to me - you all know how I love my wine (or is it whine) well, Ive noticed that the next morning after I have had wine (whether it is one or two or three small glasses) I am extra tired. After 21st on Saturday am going to conduct a little experiment next week.
1. In bed by 9:30 pm if possible
2. No alcohol (except on Saturday nights when I can sleep in the next day)
3. Dinner at 7 pm at latest
That mice and men plan quote comes to mind again but I will try. I have been reading others plans for December/January and I am enthused which is the really great thing about this forum. It keeps re-invigorating me.
I feel better already - Sorry I was such a downer at the beginning.
Was going to be an unhappy face but I feel better now so signing off....
:o)
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Bun time is fun time - not
Thanks for all your kind comments.
Today has been sort of better except for the bun that boss bought for morning tea. Started off doing the right thing and declining and he said I saw you eating sweet biscuits at morning tea yesterday. I explained about how I shouldnt have and how I beat myself up about it all day and missed desert last night and afternoon tea to bring myself in under the points and then HAD a very small piece of bun. Sometimes I am hopeless. More wine tonight. Elderly neighbour with a weight problem called in with pressie for Jess and I asked her if she wanted a drink thinking she would say no but guess what, she said "I shouldnt but I will" so I opened a new bottle of verdelho and we had a drink and chatted. My points were slightly over without taking in the bun because I couldnt estimate how many points were in it. Oh well.
BUT, this is a long story, I came home to get changed before I caught the train to Chatswood to get my foot xrayed. I tried on my usual pants and they were very loose so I tried on one of those special pair of pants that Im sure we all have in our cupboard that hasnt fit for ages (if ever)and tried them on. I could do them up! but the muffin dough that was going on above the waist band was quite hilarious so back to the loose pants and a bit of comfort.
Tomorrow is the end of rollover preparation at work (end of financial year in education) and everything is kind of going to plan.
First I have to see the foot surgeon at 8 am.
Wish me luck!
:o)
Today has been sort of better except for the bun that boss bought for morning tea. Started off doing the right thing and declining and he said I saw you eating sweet biscuits at morning tea yesterday. I explained about how I shouldnt have and how I beat myself up about it all day and missed desert last night and afternoon tea to bring myself in under the points and then HAD a very small piece of bun. Sometimes I am hopeless. More wine tonight. Elderly neighbour with a weight problem called in with pressie for Jess and I asked her if she wanted a drink thinking she would say no but guess what, she said "I shouldnt but I will" so I opened a new bottle of verdelho and we had a drink and chatted. My points were slightly over without taking in the bun because I couldnt estimate how many points were in it. Oh well.
BUT, this is a long story, I came home to get changed before I caught the train to Chatswood to get my foot xrayed. I tried on my usual pants and they were very loose so I tried on one of those special pair of pants that Im sure we all have in our cupboard that hasnt fit for ages (if ever)and tried them on. I could do them up! but the muffin dough that was going on above the waist band was quite hilarious so back to the loose pants and a bit of comfort.
Tomorrow is the end of rollover preparation at work (end of financial year in education) and everything is kind of going to plan.
First I have to see the foot surgeon at 8 am.
Wish me luck!
:o)
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