Sorry the dog didn't work out... there are SO many homeless pups around here, I would imagine the same goes for the UK - the one who is yours will find you - hopefully soon.
Good luck to your H with his job - how sad that all those people lost theirs...
Yay workouts! Go you! Especially because you didn't want to go and you went anyway!
I'm sorry to hear the doggy didn't work out. The right pooch is out there. There's a huge animal home here (Battersea Dogs Home) and they post their dogs online. They seem to invest a lot in matching dogs with appropriate homes. While London is a bit far, their site may have some good resources.
As for your husband's job, I'm glad his job is safe. It's still rough to work in a company with mass layoffs. I, too, hope that this storm is weathered soon.
Do you miss Australia? It sounds like a wonderful place to live. I think I'm hung up on this lovely picture of a Christmas BBQ on the beach.
[quote=Bytsi;688448]Sorry the dog didn't work out... there are SO many homeless pups around here, I would imagine the same goes for the UK - the one who is yours will find you - hopefully soon.
Thanks, I think we will take a break for looking until after Easter. The kids are away for two weeks and DH and I are off for a week, so would be frustrating to get a doggie now and then have to put it in a boarding kennel for a week. There arent any homeless pups around in the UK. The rangers are spot on picking them up. Also a lot of homeless people have dogs, as they can get an extra payment with their unemployment benefit that is supposed to go towards paying vet bills and food. so any stray dog gets snapped up pretty quick!
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Yay workouts! Go you! Especially because you didn't want to go and you went anyway!
I'm sorry to hear the doggy didn't work out. The right pooch is out there. There's a huge animal home here (Battersea Dogs Home) and they post their dogs online. They seem to invest a lot in matching dogs with appropriate homes. While London is a bit far, their site may have some good resources.
As for your husband's job, I'm glad his job is safe. It's still rough to work in a company with mass layoffs. I, too, hope that this storm is weathered soon.
Do you miss Australia? It sounds like a wonderful place to live. I think I'm hung up on this lovely picture of a Christmas BBQ on the beach.
I do miss Australia, especially when it is cold and dark over here. We do have Xmas on the beach, as when its 40C its way too hot to sit inside and eat a huge roast dinner. We usually gatecrash relatives with a swimming pool.
I have seen the Battersea dogs home site, and my heart breaks everytime, because i want all of them! there are some rescue sites near us, that i intend to visit soon.
I was going to go to the gym today to do weights but my legs were feeling a bit stiff from the cross trainer last night, and I know with hindsight that about now is when I push myself and end up with a cold so I am just going to go for a steady walk for about 45 minutes. I'll do weights on Saturday because I will be ready to lift heavy then.
I went pant shopping today, size 16. Only because when i put my pants on today there was a slight tear in the right upper thigh, and then I put my other jeans on, and OMG there was a sllight tear on the upper right thigh of those too. So they have been binned. I did think of stiching them up but they have faded and it is time to say goodbye to them. So I went to Marks and Spencers (reknowned for their 'generous' sizing), tried on the size 14 and they were uncomfortably tight around the thighs and tummy. The 16 fit fine so I got 2 pairs of them. They were only £12 each, so a bargain, as they are usually about £35.
This would usually amount to me giving up and buying chocolate but I have been so good with diet and training this week I am not going to go backwards. I have also had a mild headache this week, which I am sure is down to chocolate withdrawal. It does ease with coffee somewhat but it has been hell at the checkout, because I think what damage can a Mars bar do?? anyway , nuff rambling, off for a walk.
I have relatives in Cairns. They have the most gorgeous pool. Of course, I suppose it'd easier to have a tropical oasis when you have two seasons (as my uncle says): hot, hot & wet.
Went to the gym today and did a Pump class, I know its gets slammed here a bit, but I havent been for ages and felt like doing something where I was told what to do for an hour.. It was tough, although the weights were light (5kg plates) it was the rep variation that killed. I think i will feel it in my shoulders and chest tomorrow as those are areas I am guilty of not training too much.
Food is ok this week so far.
Still here March has been a much better month so far, I felt pretty tired and a bit blah but that has gone now.
I just did the one pump class last week and lots of walking, this week has been walking and a weights session today.
My main focus this month is to do 2-3 weights a week with walking and and some cardio on the rowing machine and treadmill at the gym. My weight is still the same, but I feel better mentally and physically now, so I feel like I will get results this month.
I feel so good today, and its all weather related.. I went outside today and bounced on my trampoline in a t shirt and 3/4 pants. It is the first time in such a loooong time I have felt the sun on my skin. sooo good. the park behind my house is full of kids enjoying the sun. what a difference sun and light makes.
Went to the gym today and chose the cross trainer in the corner, with the windows wide open to get the breeze. yes, I am that sad, I will chase the sunlight even in the gym.
So 25 minutes on hill at level 7
3x15 sets 5kg db chest press
3x15 5kg db row on the bench
2x10 press ups
2x15 sit ups on swiss ball
15 minutes on treadmill level 7 on hill
2x12 lat pulldown on number 5 (cant remember the weight)
2x12 5kg db shoulder press
quite a random workout, I had meant to do a body balance class but it was fully booked, so I went to the gym and made it up as I went along. I was still pretty sore in the butt and hamstrings from tuesday so I didnt want to do any deadlifts or squats.
yay, the sun is here, the birds are singing, the flowers are coming up. I think next January and February I should find a cave somewhere and hibernate and come out in March
yay, the sun is here, the birds are singing, the flowers are coming up. I think next January and February I should find a cave somewhere and hibernate and come out in March
I feel the same way! Happy Spring! Just sticking head in to say hullo.
I thought about quitting the challenge over the weekend. I caught my sons cold and just felt blehh. I seem to catch any cold or bug going at the moment. But the good news is that I feel a lot better today, and I dont want to quit just because of a lousy cold.
Training has been hit and miss this month, but more consistent than last month. I looked at a dog on the weekend, it was a male staffie about 2 years old and hes gorgeous. Hes 2 years old and full of beans. We will go back this weekend so my son can see him, my other son is on a scouting camp this weekend. If he likes him we will reserve the doggie and pick him up after our Easter holiday.
So this week will be lots of walking and eating at a slight deficit, and getting myself ready for my pics next week
just checking in! I've not been posting much lately.
Don't quit! Each day is a challenge!
Way I see it, I really didn't do much this month, but if I give up, I won't have the chance to get it right next month. (and i really don't feel like cramming into my swimmsuit in a week...ugh)
Still here, guilty of lurking this month
I went to see the dog on the weekend, but he had doggie cough, so he wasnt allowed out. I'm not sure if we will get him now. I wanted to reserve him and pick him up after Easter, but the animal shelter doesnt reserve animals for that long. If a family comes in and offers him a home, then he can go, as the shelter needs the space to home other dogs. it makes sense, but I kind of fell in love with him as soon as I saw him. So maybe if its meant to be, then he will still be there. Or we just keep looking.
This month I dont expect to see any great changes, but I feel better, even having a cold last week. I've been doing lots of walking and some body weight exercises this month. Next week Im going to Prague with DH, back on Easter Saturday, and then hopefully picking up my doggie, and then a regular exercise programme. Daylight saving has started in the UK, and its great to wake up to sunlight.
Hey there, I just read you are dropping out of the challenge too. I'm already feeling better, so I know I did the right thing. I put my scale and measuring tape away. I sold some of my diet books on ebay. I'm focusing more on lifestyle and doing things I want to do rather than worrying about calorie burn and macros. I also went through my closet and pulled out the items that don't fit quite right and made me feel fat. I realized that after a year of lifting, my shape has changed, and some of those things don't fit, not because I'm fatter, but because I'm more muscular. So now I'm all about feeling good about myself. My relationship with food is getting better too. Since I took away all the rules and restrictions, I find myself making better choices and not overeating. Good luck and keep me updated on how you're doing!
Hey there, I just read you are dropping out of the challenge too. I'm already feeling better, so I know I did the right thing. I put my scale and measuring tape away. I sold some of my diet books on ebay. I'm focusing more on lifestyle and doing things I want to do rather than worrying about calorie burn and macros. I also went through my closet and pulled out the items that don't fit quite right and made me feel fat. I realized that after a year of lifting, my shape has changed, and some of those things don't fit, not because I'm fatter, but because I'm more muscular. So now I'm all about feeling good about myself. My relationship with food is getting better too. Since I took away all the rules and restrictions, I find myself making better choices and not overeating. Good luck and keep me updated on how you're doing!
Thanks for the comments, I'm glad you have made the changes and its working for you. I've already bagged up a heap of clothes that dont fit me, including the jeans I initially wore for the challenge. I've put them in my garage, instead of donating them, as I like them and still have an emotional attachment to wearing them. Im not yet at the stage where I can go and buy clothes that flatter the way I look now. i still feel drawn to buying clothes that are a little tight on me, thinking if I diet down and train hard they will fit me. The crazy thing is most of my friends and family when pressed say I look healthy, so its just me beating myself up.
I was starting to dread putting the jeans on each month on because I knew they wouldnt fit me.
Im looking forward to getting a dog, becuase then my main exercise will be walking, and not because Im thinking I have to walk 5km so I can eat more.. I think my DH is relieved too, I dont think he enjoyed taking the photos every month becuase I became a wee bit moody after I had seen them, and he had to put up with that.
So I do feel relieved to be out of the challenge, but this time Im being honest about why these challenges wont work for me til I get my head right about eating, and that self esteem and health is more important than the number on the back of my jeans.
Im going to Prague next week, and I intend to enjoy myself, rather than think I can eat whatever I want and then go into an insane deficit and exercise mania when i get back. So maybe this challenge will change from the number on the scale to getting my self esteem back and admitting my eating is disordered,
So, a long rambling post, but I feel better finally being honest.
It sounds like you're doing exactly the right thing to me. You've got to take care of yourself so you can be the best you can be- and feel sane in the process.
I'm sorry if I've enouraged to stay on not realizing that it isn't the right time for you. I was being selfish!
Keep in touch - when you're ready. (I assume you'll be taking a break from the site). If you want someone to talk to about losing sight of health in pursuit of a pants size, get in touch, as I've been there.
I hope you have a great time in Prague!
We had discussed Mexican food in London a while back. Here are my picks:
Both are in Covent Garden. Of the two, the food at La Perla is better, but it's also pricier. It's better in that the menu is a bit more complex. I don't think either takes reservations, but you can leave your name and just wait at one of the pubs nearby.
Well, I've been lurking for a while, so I should post..
I went to Prague for a week with DH, it was amazing, the sun was shining the city was so beautiful. My DH was in Heaven, as there were bars on every block with fresh brewed lager. The food was ok if you love meat, dumplings and cabbage.
After we got back we went to the dog shelter. The dog I had previously seen was gone, but I did meet a four year old staffie (bull terrier) called Lily, and my heart went. We then had to wait until the kids got back fromt their week with their dad, a house and vet check and finally she was ours. The shelter didnt know much about her, and she is fine in every way BUT she hates other dogs. So I have found a dog training class that has accepted shelter dogs, and I start in two weeks.
The upside is that I have been walking her up to two hours a day. Im knackered and sleep so well. DH loves her and wants to go running with her but I want to get her dog aggression fixed first.
I feel like my focus/obsession on weight and diet is going becuase Im so focussed on getting Lily lots of exercise, and Im not sitting around bored wanting to pick at food which is great.
My plan is to continue with the walks and fit in maybe two lifting sessions a week at the gym.
Yay, life is so much better with a doggie. I feel so happy she has bonded with me, as our last dog was really DH's and I feel great when she curls up in my lap to watch telly.
walking/running out and about in the neighborhood is the best way to bond - everyone just out cruising the neighborhood with the pack - and it's good exercise.
glad Lily is working out for you, I'm sure you'll get the dog aggression issues under control.
the top pics are of Lily on our bed. she loves getting up there to watch who is going up and down the street, and already barks when she sees the kids and I coming back from school/work. the other pics are of the vices of DH and I. he loves fresh lager, and was in a quite happy state by the time that pic was taken the other was a posh cafe that sold the HUGEST chocolate cake Ive ever had, and an awesome hot chocolate which was almost solid thank god we walked around everywhere, and i still weighed the same when I came home...
What a great thing (your new dog). My mother just came back from Scotland, and her brother-in-law has lost almost a stone walking the new dog that they inherited from another relative. And as my mother says - their eating habits are horrible. I suspect she's been 'sweet-ed' out, as she says she's giving up candy. (Although I do think some chocolate came home with her today. )
I'm new here and trawled through your site to find out where in the UK you are - down south I gather. I'm in Manchester.
Just wanted to post a quick tidbit that might be of use to you and other asthma sufferers. Pycnogenol. You can get it from Holland & Barret.
1 x 60 mg pill/day. Read about it originally in the Daily Mail, of all places, but went away and did my research on PubMed (archive of scientific research) and it seemed sound.
Got me off steroids. Now I only ever have an asthma attack if I have a cold or if I have an allergic reaction to something. It is rather expensive, but you might want to try it. And stock up whenever they have a sale on.
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. Only because when i put my pants on today there was a slight tear in the right upper thigh, and then I put my other jeans on, and OMG there was a sllight tear on the upper right thigh of those too. So they have been binned. I did think of stiching them up but they have faded and it is time to say goodbye to them. So I went to Marks and Spencers (reknowned for their 'generous' sizing), tried on the size 14 and they were uncomfortably tight around the thighs and tummy. The 16 fit fine so I got 2 pairs of them. They were only £12 each, so a bargain, as they are usually about £35. 
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