I’m a Pear/Apple - Part 4. Yabadabadoo !

Yes Tilly I am now dedicated to my eating regime, but I have to admit it has taken me about a year to get to the point of following my own mantra ‘Eating less for Life’. All my clothes were feeling tighter, my stomach looked awful when I turned sideways. But it was the comment of the assistant in the charity shop that started me being sensible with my eating. When I said I was buying a jacket to slim into she said ‘They all say that and do nothing!’ Well that got my dander up and I have been on my regime since her comment in mid July.

If I was prepared to count calories, which I’m not at present, I would have lost quicker, but this way of stopping eating at 6.30 and starting at 9.00 am plus eating more protein and less carbs is suiting me and I am not hungry.

I suspect it could take me another 6 months to get back to my previous size.

SachaMac we have a sweet tooth each 😋 and where you write Magnums we could write Magnum/Fudge/Chocolate/Cake and just delete the ones that haven’t tempted us this week.
As it gets cooler out I will stop buying choc ices for DH.
One less thing to try and decline!

Everyone on this thread works so hard to keep a good diet going but every weeks throws us different challenges.
I bet you have lost NanKate - you are dedicated to your new eating schedule.
Great news about PIP Whiff and it being backdated. You can relax a bit now.
One stone over is where I am at too and it’s a devil to shift more than a pound a week (I will never think in kilos!).
A gift of a box of 4 slabs of fudge was my nemesis at the end of last week. I cannot resist fudge and although I only had a bit a day I ate most of it myself. 😱
Keep on track as much as you can Ladies, but remember we are all human.

I did the Same as you this week whiff and remained the same, a maintain week….

Glad you had a good time with your friend Whiff AND you didn’t put on weight!

Sorry about your UTI at least your Doctor was quick off the mark.

Still keeping to my restricted hours of eating plan and I have got used to it. Will weigh myself tomorrow.

Good night folks.

Well done Four. Bread is something I can't resist so don't buy it. Unless I have guests.

Well weighted myself this morning and the same weight I was 2 weeks ago. Which was a surprise as I thought I would have put on. Had a great weekend with my friend last week. We talked non stop.

High this week was I found my PIP had been put into my account and it's a lot. But the tribunal had said in their letter it would be back dated to 7-3-2022. Just waiting for the letter to explain all the payment and exactly how much I will be getting every 4 weeks. The low is I have an UTI but the good thing about my GP practice is I just phoned the receptionist and asked if the Dr would write me a prescription and sent it to the pharmacy which he did few hours after I phoned on Friday. My daughter fetched the tablets for me. Had an UTI in May and only 2 antibiotics work on me so he gave me the different one than the May one .

Baking week for my craft group so will make biscuits as I made cake last time. One of our group had been on holiday in France and brought back 5 goodies for us to have. Everything was delicious. What made me laugh was she managed to walk as far the the biscuit aisle and the wine one and that's as far as she could walk. She wanted to stock up on both . A woman with the right priorities. 😁

Allsorts like Four said don't starve yourself as your body holds on to the fat reserves to make sure your body functions. If losing weight was easy we would all be a size 12. I would be the perfect weight if I was 6' unfortunately I am 5'2". Have a good week everyone.

Poor Allsorts I do feel for you as I can relate to being continually stuck with around a stone to lose and know how really frustrating that is. I'm sure others on this thread feel the same.

There is no real answer apart from keep plodding on, but please don't starve yourself. Several of us have tried drastic measures like that but unfortunately the body realises it is not receiving fuel so stores anything and everything that you do eat. It's so unfair isn't it.

My system is that I behave myself from Monday to Saturday - no biscuits, crisps, cakes etc. but on Sundays I have my Sin-day when I do have treats. Would a Sin-day work for you around the birthday cakes etc. that folks refuse to take away? Sundays suit me as that's usually when the GC etc are here but any day to suit would do the same?
It's just a thought and no one tells you what to do or what not to do on this thread.

After my huge weight gain last week I am pleased to say that it has all gone so I firmly believe it was the lovely bread rolls and sandwiches (I've had none this week} that I munched daily while we were away and also all the additional drinks - not just water to keep hydrated but also the compulsory glass of wine at each evening meal.

All I can hope now is that it doesn't creep back on!!!

Good luck everyone - hang on in there!!!

I have chickened out snd avoided weigh in this week. Had a pudding tasting night at my WI on Tuesday, and a day out in London on Saturday with lots of goodie treats, I couldn’t face going to group. Tilly you did do really well saying no to the Magnum, I picked up a pack of three as they were on offer in my local shop, I’d had a stressful day & succumbed! (I didn’t eat all three at once of course, although I could easily have eaten two )
Well done to all of you who are still doing well and good luck getting back on track to those who are struggling a little.

I seem to be continually stuck at one stone overweight. I could starve and loose half a stone then as soon as I eat normally it's back on. Don't eat between meals, never have, but my down fall is buying or making cakes if some one is coming, try to insist they take the rest home, but they don't, watching their weight. Birthdays, despite asking not to, I get huge boxes of chocolates, I wish I didn't as I don't buy it but once they are in the house I can't wait to eat them. I am the biggest if any of my friends and sure I eat the least. I might resort yo Slim Fast for a week, font think it will do too much damage yo my body in one week.

I am having tomatoe and cucumber, pears and cherries with every meal (no chocolate).
OH sits eating a Magnum choc ice and tempts me with one.
I have said No, no, no.
It will be worth it. Won’t it ? 🙃

Tilly had to smile when you wrote eating a pear and triggered your mind. Brilliant 2lb off. Just take it one day at a time and you will get to the weight you want to be . Plenty of ups and downs but keep going . Every day is a new start that's what keeps me going.

What a shame the insects took advantage of you while you were having a nice walk at the weekend. It makes you want to cover up but honestly, it was so hot.
I was just eating a pear and it triggered my mind - I have not shared the good news that at weigh-in on Sunday I have lost 2 pounds,
Pleased with that but more to go.

Well done Shirley and keep going everyone else.

Morning pears. I haven't weighted myself this week as wasn't here Sunday until late on. Went to stay with a friend I made on GN. She is so lovely she worried about getting off at the station so insisted on fetching me . She lives 50 mins away from me in the next county . So she picked me up Friday morning. She lives in a beautiful apartment with woods the back of her. Had a wonderful time and we talked non stop . Went out for lunch and a Lewis Carroll exhibition. Beautiful villages where she lives .

We went for a walk or in my case wobble in the woods. It was beautiful. I don't normally get bitten my mozzies but have 4 each side of my neck ,3 on one hand ,1 in the other and one in my arm . No idea why I am tasty this year.

Text my daughter and she got me some antihistamines. As the spray my friend that worked on her didn't on me. The anti histamines .where waiting for me when I got home. Luckily they are working.

We picked the best weekend to meet as it's raining and cold today.
Went to sit fit class yesterday and put use through our paces . No class week as she's on holiday.

Shirley brilliant weight loss but it was due to your hard work and not the heat..

Four glad you had a lovely break away. But that's what breaks are for relaxing and eating what you want. But of course we pay for it. But you haven't given up and that's the main thing. So getting back to your normal foods you will see a loss the weekend.

Have a good week everyone .

Well done ShirleyW what a great loss especially when you've not had a loss for a while. I am so thrilled for you and well done for persevering.

After a few stressful months we decided to take a short break so from Mon to Friday we were spoiled with dinner, bed and breakfast. Luckily last Sunday I had a loss of 2lbs because I knew the calorie count would be impossible this week.

I knew the scales today would not be friendly - I expected to gain as we'd several iced drinks, ice creams etc. and my water intake was massive in the unprecedented heat we've had. I probably doubled my calorie intake when everything is added up so I had to expect it.

Added to cooked breakfast with toast every day and beautiful bread rolls with lovely evening meals, (always my downfall) I have put on a staggering 5.6lbs

It sounds mad but I'm ok about it as bread is always bad for me - I gain every time I have a 'bread' week so I was expecting it and also having to take on so much extra fluid didn't help.

Back home and back into busy commitments I will hopefully lose it gradually if not immediately. Fingers crossed.
Good luck everyone and remember we all need extra fluid in the intense heat so we mustn't expect too much!!!

Well done ShirleyW a splendid loss 👍

Morning all….lost 3lbs…well pleased. Not had a proper loss for ages.

Maybe this heat has melted my fat 😅

Hope your week has been good.

Hello all Pears. I will weigh on Sunday and if I have not lost at least a pound I will eat my sun hat!
We have been eating tomato salads and fruit salads all week - no cakes or biscuits, less bread and whole grain, and no chocolate.
Surely that should show a difference on the scales?
I will let you know on Sunday.
Have a good weekend all.

Sorry I’m a little behind as I’ve been away in Spain. Very pleased to hear your news Whiff what a relief, these things can be so stressful but you can relax and carry on enjoying life now. It’s what we all need to do, life is so short. I’m now in the process of trying to find a suitable care home for my mum, not a pleasant task. We have tried everything in our power to keep her going in her own home but sadly she is just not safe to live alone anymore
I got weighed yesterday and had gained 1lb nothing short of a miracle after my hols, I’m more than happy with that as I was expecting much worse. Time to get on track and try to lose another chunk by Christmas if at all possible. It’s so hot and sticky here today. The heat does reduce my appetite which is a positive.
Have a good week everyone and enjoy this summery weather while it lasts

Just picked up on your good news Whiff. So pleased for you. 👍

Still keeping to my increased protein decreased carbs and restricted eating times. Very slowly this is working for me.

Keep going Pears.

MayBee my favourite was sherbet lemons but glad I can't eat them now . I used to suck them until they where down to a shard of the sweet the problem it was it used to be sharp and always cut my tongue. Being on blood thinners means I can't have them as I bleed to much . But love coconut mushrooms. But haven't seen them unless in an old fashioned sweet shop.

I was brought up not to waste food. And it's amazing how far my parents made a bit of meat go always cheap cuts but lots of veg and pearl barely in stews. Also there was always left over roast from Sunday which made sandwiches for packed lunches and Monday nights dinner.

Because of being brought up not to waste food it's in our psyche. And I am guilty of this I saying I will cut my cals for tomorrow to make up for eating over today. But I don't just try and stick to my allowance.

Four glad the scales are a success and well done with the weight lost. Enjoy your break away as the nights are drawing in and a chill in the air of a morning.

Shirley I have joined you on putting on. Put on 2lb . Even though I had my PIP decision at the tribunal the germins started saying it's not real until I get the letter and started to stress out that they would change their mind. So I comfort ate. Hence the 2lbs on. But had the letter which confirmed my awards and gave me 13 points for living and 12 for the mobility part. Plus it's back dated until 3rd March 2022 when I asked for the forms plus they have given it me indefinitely. Was surprised how quickly I got the letter. But it means I will get it for life and they can't take it off me once I reach state pension age. But bet it will be weeks before I have a letter from DWP telling me how much I will get per week paid monthly then how much back pay I am getting and when . Until then not spending any extra but I won't be changing a habit of a lifetime and will be careful with money. But it has taken the pressure off me over worrying about money. Also means next year I can have my first holiday since 2005.

But after the bus not turning up a couple of weeks ago and having to wait 40 mins for the next one brought home to me I can't go to Ireland as I wanted. No holidays abroad for me. I was in to much pain from standing and my balance was so bad the driver waited until I sat down before driving off. Then went I got off walked straight into a wall. By the time I got to the library hit the wall another couple of times plus hit the fence. Had to ask a librarian to help me get to the room we use for craft group and only managed to do a couple of stitches. So just talked had a cuppa and biscuits I had made.

Hopefully have a better week this week weigh wise. Went to a lovely park yesterday after with my daughter and grandson's. Had an ice cream and then we feed the ducks something I haven't done since mine where young. The eldest broke the bread into tiny bits but his brother broke of chunks shouting eat duckies. He got very annoyed when one duck ignore the bread but another one eat it.

I had looked after the oldest for 4 Tuesdays and we went out for lunch a couple of times he loves going on the bus and asking for his ticket. We filled our days together. He made me a thank you card for looking after him and there was a card from my daughter and son in law thanking me for having him with £40 in it. I told her no. But she said you took him out and did them a big favour looking after him. But I told her I did it because I loved them all and anyway I love looking after him and when needed his brother as well. It was my choice to take him for treats but she won't take the money back . So the boys will have it spent on them for Christmas over what budget I set every year.

Back to school for him tomorrow into year 1 and his brother moves into the big room at nursery.

The eldest did ask when are you coming to our house and I said when I am asked . Always been that way but my daughter said I have never needed an invite just text when I want to come. But this week is full. Sit fit this afternoon. Tomorrow off to the Brain Charity with a couple of gifts for the 2 woman who helped me get PIP. Plus off to the post office to send a gift to my solicitor as she did all the work since July 2022 pro bono. And I like to say thank you. The presents are just a mug which I had off Etsy they are very pretty with their names on them. Wednesday boiler service, Thursday craft group. Friday a friend I made on GN who came to my bungalow earlier in the year so we could meet for the first time after a couple of years emailing ,texting and talking on the phone . I going to spend until Monday morning with her. She is insisting on fetching me as the station I need to get off is difficult. She lives about 50 mins away . So have made up a gift bag of few things including 3 jars of my jams. Where she lives is very beautiful and surrounded by woodland. But she can't eat certain foods after having jaundice years ago that's how we met because she posted about having it and any ones experience with it so told her about what happened to me and why I got it.

It's like here you just click with people. It's like my craft group we are an odd mix and in another life would never have met. But the love of craft brought us together but we are always there for eachother and willing to help in whatever way we can. We have our own what's app group so always in touch especially with those who can't come every week .

Funny because of my moving here 4 years ago my life has completely changed . I live it to the full no longer just existed as I did . I am not the same woman I was which I am glad off . That woman nearly destroyed herself looking after others and cost her health wise. I love this new me . I am living the life my husband wanted for me after he died only took me 15 years to beable to do it. But better late than never.

Have a good week everyone.

Oh well done whiff, i'm so pleased for you. you can relax a bit now.

On less of a good note....up 3 and a half lbs ...hangs head in shame.....well, all i can say is that i have been very lax this summer....i am definately back to the 'drawing board' from today....i even cancelled the last couple weeks of pilates, tut.

Weather is warming up again, autumnal early mornings and getting darker earlier isnt it?

Have a good week all.

I like my new scales - this week anyway as I have lost 2lb. Being realistic I think the old ones were a bit sluggish before dying so may have given me a false reading when they stayed more or less the same each week?
However Minus 2lb is great so I'm more than happy with that and it gives me a bit of a cushion as we're off on a short break this week on half-board so treats will be around.
Good luck everyone as we plod on !!!!!!!!!
Maybee we were always taught not to waste food so we do tend to munch leftovers even if we don't particularly like them! You are not alone!

Well done Whiff. I’m really pleased for you. As for me: oh dear. I bought some sweets for the grandchildren as I’ve been looking after them for the odd day over the holidays. I didn’t give them all of them and I’m currently packing to go and stay at my partners for the next few weeks. So, what did I do with the sweets? Ate them of course. All of them. Some of them I didn’t even like ( I’m not letting my grandson have them again; I know sweets aren’t healthy at the best of times but these are absolute rubbish) but I still ate them. Just had to get rid of them. Like having a box of chocolates in the house or cigarettes when I used to smoke: I couldn’t rest while I knew the were there. I’ll be having a healthy few weeks hopefully so I’m not too worried about any weight I might have put on but, why oh why am I like this. To even eat something I don’t even like. If it was something savoury and low calorie that I didn’t like I wouldn’t have eaten it. Just plain bonkers!

Tilly and Four thank you. If it wasn't for the Brain Charity and having some solicitors who do pro bono work for them I couldn't have continued the fight. But they got me a brilliant solicitor and she has been working on my behave since July last year. There is no way I could have afforded a solicitor. And I cried once I had the verdict I had convinced myself they would turn me down. But now I won't have to worry about my bills or having to use every penny of my savings. But a life time of being careful with money won't change .

Last of the big spenders the Florentines cost me £1.99🤣 from home bargains and tasted delicious don't expect to lose any weight this week.

Had another cry yesterday my daughter and family sent me some flowers with a congratulations card. Have a son that treats me like crap and dumped me 3 years ago and a daughter and her family who shows me so much love my heart could burst.

Well done Whiff so pleased for you