I’m a Pear ? the sequel part 2 !

Thanks Whiff wise words as always.

Shirley I was so so sorry to hear your news - there are no sensible words of comfort but I am completely with you having lost our beloved BIL. They are both now at peace and no longer suffering but we do ask 'why did it have to happen now?' don't we?

Huge hugs to all of us who are having to cope with grief on top of all the restrictions etc. It truly is a horrible time for so many.

Merry Christmas ladies??. You are all in my thoughts and hope you have a peaceful day?xxx

Thank you Dorset - the same to you all.
I am thinking of you all and wish you all the best possible day
Thank you all for your unending support throughout the year and we will continue to support each other throughout 2021.
Huge hugs to you all xxx

Big hugs back Fourormore ??xxxx

Merry Christmas. Think the dessert I made and cheese biscuits will blow the diet.

Thanks Dorset xxx
Whiff how could you I've put on two pounds just looking at the photo!!!
We were on the blackberry liquor last night! Found it in the cupboard unopened - shame to waste it
Special thoughts to Shirley today - we know exactly how she feels - but we will support each other throughout 2021!

I’ve over indulged girls today, tomorrow maybe a bit dubious too, then it’s back to restricting my greedy nature.

Hope you’ve had a good Christmas Day. ????

Shirleyw and fourormore hope you both had the best Christmas day you could. And only remembered happy funny times.

I had the best Christmas day. I always enjoy Christmas but this year think because it was in my own home it was extra special. I had forgotten what it was like to have lots of presents under the tree. And doing the cooking for a family. Didn't realise how much I missed that. Mind you this will make you laugh. My daughter made and was bringing the nut roast. After settling down realised they remembered everything but the roast luckily they live 10 mins away. My grandson wanted to help with the prep but I had done everything but he stirred the York pud batter. For once everything cooked perfectly. And my daughter and son in law had seconds. Good job I extended the table as it just managed to hold everything. They loved their presents and I had lovely presents from them and family and friends. Sent them home with lots of things I brought for tea which we didn't need. Plus half of the that wicked dessert.

Fell asleep watching the TV and then had a good night's sleep. Funny I haven't seen my husband since moving here but I saw him yesterday with that silly grin on his face. Didn't make me sad but very happy.

Hope you all had the best day you good and have a good boxing day. I have decided to give myself a few treats today then back to calorie counting. I now the scales will saw ouch tomorrow. But so be it.

Stay well pears and hope none of you get flooded.

What difficult and sad times our small group of losers are going through. We are lucky however to have each other for support.

Keep going, stay with us and be kind to yourselves. ??

That sounds like a perfect day Whiff,absolutely lovely♥️.
A lot of people I know,myself included, found it a good day,but strange. I think strange describes it perfectly. I think in previous years Christmas has taken on a life of it's own. It's often pressurised and idealised. For many it is not a good time whether historically or due to bereavement or loneliness. Often sites such as this will be full of who to invite/who not to invite/how to get on with tricky relatives etc.
I think often the most festive minded are shattered by Boxing day!
Rarely does it really live up to the hype,it would be impossible to. I felt a few years ago that what we all yearn for is the magic of Christmas we experienced as a child,of course those of us that were lucky ,not all are. Yes those years when Santa leaves presents under the tree,meals are summoned up,everything is special and family traditions are made and looked back on with fondness. Once that has gone for a while it's not the same until childeren and then grandchilderen come along and we see it once again through a childs eyes (even though ours are blurry through endless preparations and organising).
Of course this year was very different. From early November there has been a feeling of making Christmas extra special. For me it's often felt slightly off kilter. In so many ways and in for so many reasons it was extremely unlikely for most for it to be the same and no amount of hype could make it so! Despite the presence of all the usual accompanyments I find it's the strangest little things that relentlessly remind you. Silly though it may seem seeing so many people seeing masks occasionally surprises me. I love Corrie but so many times the necessary social distancing feels so unnatural! In the run up to Christmas I count myself very lucky in that friends and I were able to exchange presents on my drive in a socially distanced way. All of us are either vulnerable or have family members who are and havent seen each other in real life since March. Nothing bought home how different things are, the masks,the social distancing the not daring to linger to long. The tiredness I see in peoples eyes as we acknowledge what a very different year it's been as we have been forced to withdraw further and further to keep ourselves or loved ones safe. For many the last minute restrictions were devastating and I think popped the bubble of optimism. I was expecting them and to me they make sense and were needed.
Circumstances meant that other than phone calls and video calls it was just me and the cats! However as many have said there is a world of difference between being alone and being lonely. It was a time of reflection and happy memories. It was peaceful and actually very nice,maybe because my expectations were realistic. Sometimes magic happens when you are not striving to create it.
As for the scales-well as I mentioned before they are one item I am going to socially distance from for at least a week ?.
Love to all?

Very thoughtful piece Dorset. And so true.

Well I braved the scales 2lb on. Which I expected. Back to it today. Must do my exercises daily as I have let them slide.

Had some bad news today my cousin's youngest daughter tested positive for Covid on Christmas day. She lives with him with her 6 year old son. I have always got on very well with him and his late wife. She died 3 years ago aged 53. They had been together since they were 14 and married at 20. I know from experience at times like this he really needs his late wife. Like me he feels half of him is missing. Also had an email from a friend in Australia she got admitted into hospital on Christmas day. She has been suffering a lot of knee pain for a long time and it came to a head and her husband called for an ambulance. She is still in hospital.

Storm Bella hit here with full force last night . High winds , heavy rain and hail. Just stopped raining and the sun is coming out. I hope no one has been flooded.

We are still in tier 2 but expect that to go up soon. Cases are on the rise. Luckily don't need to go out anywhere so I will stay nice and cosy in my home. Off to make a Quorn sausage stew for my next 6 dinners.

Stay safe everyone.

Well braved Whiff - I too stood on them but someone else was also stood on them at the same time so I jumped off quickly???
I tried again a few minutes later and sadly realised roughly the same as you - just over two pounds.
We have all had a bottom-heavy week though (pardon the pun ) so hopefully by the end of next week we may have levelled out a bit.
It's been an odd Christmas and I, for one, know that I have already pigged out and sadly will continue! There will be plenty of time in 2021 to start all over again but I will continue to brave the scales every Sunday morning as I will not let it spiral out of control!
Well done all of us on surviving another year - we will get there, it will just take time as we're so restricted. I just want to go swimming!!! Hang on in there everyone!

I have just popped over from the Christmas cake thread which probably tells you all you need to know about how my diet is going??.
I think I've been quite good at not massively over buying. I dont know about anyone else but every Christmas there is food that looks nice but at the time I dont really want it. A few weeks later however......?.
I do have some cheeses in but they have long sell by dates! I have some "party food" bits,on there own they are not over calorific,its just when all together. My one special treat will be hummus,which is high in calories but I love! As you say Fourormore it's about being gentle with ourselves and being ready to get back on wagon-or at least not letting it disappear over the horizon!
Yes,incredibly stormy night here to Whiff,blew my quite heavy garden table over but light BBQ still standing! Still nothing broken and sun now shining! Have a lovely week allxxx

Good evening pears - I’m afraid I’ve socially distanced from the scales today, I know I will have gained and whilst keeping things in perspective I’ll give myself a couple of days back in better habits before I brave the weigh in. however by next Sunday I intend to be fully back on track (I have an afternoon tea being delivered for New Years Eve so am giving myself another couple of days of freedom around then). Like you fourormore I’m going to make myself step on the scales next Sunday so that it shocks me back into the eating habits I know I can maintain!

For all us gainers give ourselves a break. I knew I would gain this week so expected the weight gain.

My friend knows I am still trying to loss weight. She brought me a large box of hotel Chocolat chocs . 8 different sorts packed in 6 s. Thought I could be good so decided to open the raspberry pana cotta 68 cals each. Should have known better. Eat all 6. Rest of the packets will go to my daughter and son in law. Just can't trust myself with chocolate.

Had 3 boxes of Turkish delight I'm fine with that 1 or 2 pieces a day. And am happy with that.

She sent me flowers on Christmas Eve at least can't eat those. . When I know someone is trying to lose weight I never buy food gifts. As I think it's unfair. I know she thought she was being kind but she knows I can't control chocolate.

Sorry to moan. Especially as some of you are grieving. And it seems pretty to moan about chocolate.

Petty not pretty

Want to wish all of you a happy new year. It's been a mixed bag for us all. Joys and heart breaks. But we got through it . Here's hoping with being vaccinated we can get back to some sort of normal. But can not be complacent. We will still need to keep up the precautions.

So all my darling pears here's to a better 2021 for us all.???

Happy New Year everyone ??.All very quiet here apart from some bright sparks have already started on fireworks!
We are in Tier 4 now,although personally I've been in tier 4 since March so wont notice the difference ! What a year but we've supported each other through it?.
I know what you mean about chocolate Whiff. I got given some Galaxy truffles. Galaxy is one of the chocolates I do like. Fortunately these were really sickly so only had one! Although I was careful not to over buy rich food I think the novelty of what I did have wore off quickly, probably just as well!
Stay safe and well everyone,its not looking good out there.
Virtual hugs to all?

Evening girls. Glad to see we are all still together. One more day of eating some left over Xmas food, then I need to get down to business, as I have noticed my stomach looks decidedly flabby ?

Thanks for your company in the dreaded 2020.

Happy New Year NanKate ??

My sentiments entirely fellow pears - yes, we are all sticking together and will continue to do so under NanKate's watchful eye and guidance!
We have all had ups and downs this year, physically and emotionally, but we need to look ahead and keep positive. There will always be those who know better than the scientists and flout the rules etc. but we can only control our own behaviour.
Like Dorset our house has been in 'Tier Four' since March but our area is now Tier Three having risen from Two.
We intend to remain in 'Voluntary lock-down' for as long as possible - DH will venture to sort our home delivery from a well known frozen foods shop and we will go for our jabs when the appointments come. Other than that we are staying locked in and safe!!!
I know pounds will creep on over the next few weeks but we will persevere and together we will win!
It is New Year's Eve and DH and I have just watched (and enjoyed!!!) the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory recorded earlier today!
We actually enjoyed it (!!!) especially as it was washed down with a large G&T!!!
Doubt if we will be awake at midnight!!!
Thank you everyone for all your lovely support that we have all given each other throughout 2020. It is totally appreciated!

Happy New Year everyone.
I am another one who has physically distanced from the scales but I will see what the damage is on Sunday.
Your tale about your daughter having to return home for the nut roast Whiff reminded me of a horse show where a friend's daughter was competing. My friends unloaded hay, straw, fodder, tack, their daughter's clothes etc. from their horse box They forgot the 'orse though and had a long drive back home to fetch him!

Cocopops that story made me laugh. Finally finished all the chocolate , biscuits and cheese from Christmas. Don't know if I am brave enough to face the scales in the morning. Put on 2 lb last week. See how I feel in the morning. ?

Hello fellow pears. I hope its ok to join you all. I did contribute a while ago but have carried on doing things myself. Havnt done too badly and ended up only 2 lbs on so consider that success of sorts. Have just finished the last sliver of cake ( though have 2 small pkts of very fancy favourite biscuits left) and firgot the battenburg.... but the time has come to focus on the job in hand. Theres a lot of work to do, being short every pound shows. Awkward!
Wishing everyone a happy safe and healthy new year.

Hi all, thanks so much for your kind messages and thoughts. ?

I put on 2 then lost 2 so am happy with that....

All the best in 2021 and long may this group continue.

Happy New Year to you all, the camaraderie of this group is so valuable to me and I want to thank you for your friendship and support.
I’ve just braved the scales and as I expected they’ve gone up, but I’m not too bothered by that as it was as expected. Back on it today so hoping for better things to report next Sunday ?
Life returns to normal tomorrow - DH is back to work, I’m back to my childcare duties and then work on Wednesday (as long as Gavin Williamson doesn’t do another u-turn and close all schools) so there will be lots less sitting around although I have been going for lots of long walks. One of the upsides of being in a semi-rural area is that we have some lovely places just a short distance away.

I’m hoping that as a teacher I might be offered the vaccine sooner rather than later, but I’m not expecting my turn to come until the end of spring, but I’ll keep plodding on regardless.

Best wishes to you all ?