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

Just looking back through the posts and horrified to see one of mine withdrawn, I can’t think what I could have said to upset anyone and I’m sorry if I did.
I have lost a pound, admit at the weekend I do have a day off as
The thought if that keeps me going through the week. Know a pound isn’t much for a few weeks but at least it’s equivalent to two packs of butter.
Sparkly, hope you make a swift recovery know how painful a slipped disc is.
Maybe, do you think all the damp weather has made your arthritis worse? Mine has been the worst this year and I noticed a difference when I had sun for a week.
Whiff, York will be great so much to do there. Have you got a plan what to see.

Allsorts I can't believe one of your posts has been withdrawn. In all my time on the pears thread I can't remember anyone's post being deleted. This has always been a safe thread free from the nastiness some threads have .

You have always been kind and thoughtful. Just can't believe that happening to you.

Good news about the pound off. Every bit counts I am happy if it's only quarter of a pound off. As it's better than putting on.

Yes I have plans . Today I am going to book an afternoon tea at Betty's tearoom. And there is a chocolate place that makes it own chocolate from scratch and a tour to show how it's made followed by tasting different chocolates.

Last time I went to York was year after my husband died and I didn't do much many stayed in my bedroom. But I had promised him I would go on holiday year after he died. Aged 46 never been on holiday by myself or even walked into a pub on my own. But I did as had a pub lunch one day. Went to the minster but didn't see any thing else. Went on the hop on hop off bus but didn't get off until we reached the start. Will be different this time .
Shambles looks like fun .

Not having dinner at the hotel as it's the same type of restaurant as Berwick upon Tweed and it only had 3 vegetarian options. I eat chicken and fish but prefer vegetarian when I go to a restaurant. So will have a good lunch and take something in to eat in my room for dinner or light lunch and go to a restaurant.

Allsorts and MayBee hope your arthritis is feeling better today. We had heavy rain earlier. Hopefully it will dry up a bit as I have seeds to plant and transplant my dwarf beans into pots. Don't have to weed as my gardener starting this week.

Allsorts just found where you post was very odd note by it. It doesn't make sense.

SparklyGramdma hope you back is feeling bit better . This cold and wet can't be doing it any good. I have an electric heat pad I got from Amazon it's 24"x12" 6 heat seating and 4 timers it's great when my back is playing up. But it's flexible and can be wrapped round a limb which is playing me up.

Hi all, up 1 lb, have taken the eye off the ball. Am doing the Joe Wicks 7 day senior challenge, low impact exercises and also longer walks at a brisk pace…..I took a good look at my midriff…..does NOT look good 😅😅

Hi all, may I (re)join please? I used to be on here under a different name and remember some of you. I was doing WW pre covid but most local groups closed and I am now with SW. I got to 🎯 a while ago but can feel myself going off the rails.....biscuits, more wine an extra slice of bread. Any tips to get back in control?

All sorts. How strange.I’ve never seen anything in any of your posts that HQ would object to. Most odd!

Thank you Maybe. This I pad for some reason, although I check each sentence as I go, decides to put something totally unrelated. I still check back at the end and have to go back and alter things. I would never criticise anyone, I don’t know their story. Some of the comments made I disagree with, but no one objects to debate if it’s done without malice.
Hello Sillymoo, but sure you’re not, we all lapse At times I actually put on weight a few times whilst on a healthy eating plan, now back on it, sure every pound I take off would go straight back on if I didn’t have my free day. So far only lost a pound, feel thinner, weigh myself again Saturday but think I’ve got useless scales, my third set in ten years, I break them all😬

SillyMoo you are more than welcome to rejoin us. We all have moments of doubt on this Eating Less for Life journey.

Just as an aside the actress Dandy Nichols who played the part of Silly Moo in ‘Till Death us do part’, stayed at my parents’ home in Stratford upon Avon in the 1960s. She was rather refined but friendly too.

As usual feel thinner but not according to scales, weigh myself Saturday. Measured my waist and I’ve lost more than an inch. Perhaps I’ve lost another pound. I know it’s going to be slow but with my free day each week I can cope.(with odd relapse).
My first aim is half a stone.
Shirley, I wish I could do the walks again, had a bad flare up of arthritis and for some reason it decided on my ankles this time, It’s started to ease off so will try shorter ones building up to what I used to do hopefully,

Weighed myself and in three weeks I’ve lost 3 lbs. It’s going to be slow.

Allsorts that's brilliant. I have put 4.75lbs on this week but I stuck to my cals. But my lower legs and ankles are swollen and painful and my left arm is swollen. Seeing the nurse on Tuesday about my blood test results so will mention it. May need a water tablet or my heart medication upped.

Won't be able to wear my ankle weights at class tomorrow.which is annoying.

Hope everyone has a good week.

I’m struggling a bit with my weight and wonder if any of you have followed the late great Dr Michael Moseley’s advice on weight loss.

I eat within restricted hours and don’t eat chocolate or sweets any more but I am stuck at the same weight.

NanKate was never a fan of Dr Michael Moseley but sorry he died. But did read a quote of his the other day about the joys of walking without a mobile phone. Ironic and sad really as it could have saved his life . Even if the mobile didn't work where he had his holiday he was rich enough to buy a satallight ( know that's not how you spell so just sounded it out. ) phone.

There is someone on here who eats between certain time frame but can't remember who it is. That may be his diet 16-8 or something like that . Will look and be back .

First off it's called satellite phone 🤦 5:2 diet 2 days eat 500-600 for 2 days and eating normally the rest of the week . But it doesn't have to be 2 days running supposed to lose a pound a week .

Thanks Whiff I finish eating at 6.15 and have nothing till 9.00 am so that is almost 15 hours and it does seem to stop weight gain but I just stay the same weight. I think reluctantly I will have to return to calorie counting. I couldn’t last on a very low calorie diet 2 days a week.

I’m seeing the specialist next week about my long standing underactive thyroid. I want to ask him why I have put on about 8lbs in 18 months when I eat the same diet which has kept my weight steady for a number of years. The plot thickens !

NanKate hope all goes well with the specialist next week. I couldn't do that 5:2 diet. Counting cals works for me .

I have lost 5lbs by Tuesday I knew the weight increase was due to water retention because my legs where swollen and very painful and my left arm . I am in constant pain normally but this has been worse. Saw the nurse she thinks I need a water tablet. But speaking to in house pharmacist at my GPs Monday. My heart medication has been the same since 2020.

I don’t know how you stay so bright Whiff with your health issues.

I’ll get out my details of the NHS calorie counting plan to get back on track.

NanKate I have my down times but give myself a good talking to and just get on with things. My husband was a wise man and knew what I needed to live without him and that was a series of promises. The most important one was to live the best life I can. Since moving here I have been able to do that but took me 15 years from when he died in 2004 to then too achieve that . We only have one life and I was very lucky we met when young and my health problems then and when they got worse never phased him . He just said we alter our way of life to suit you and be a normal family . He keeps his word until the day he died.

I won't live with what ifs or if onlies. I have met so many people over the years who's lifes where cut short but also met some people even now who battled on everyday to live a full life no matter what life throws at them . And I owe it to my husband to live my life to the full and in my own way try and help people with my experiences . But I have had so much help from people in my real life and on GN I have to give back . But at the end of the day we all have to live with our own conscience.

I am stubborn and have a temper but only lost that with myself since my husband died. Manners don't cost anything and think to many people are quick to moan and complain but never think to say thank you or give praise where it's due. Even when I have to complain about anything I am nice because the person you speak to isn't the person who caused the problem they just get the brunt of people complaints. And being nasty is a waste of energy and doesn't get the problem resolved.

I can be nasty and rant and rave but why it's exhausting. Some people want things now and are not prepared to save and make sacrifices to get what they want. The phase I hated is the bank of mom and dad. Adult children need to stand on their own feet and if they want things they need to work for it. Not have hand outs. Both my children and their spouses worked and saved for what they have with no help from both sets of parents . Even though my son dumped me 4 years ago I am still proud of the fact they worked and saved to buy their own home .

Both my children paid for their own weddings and stuck to a budget . They both had fantastic days.

Last year I decided to give up any hope of ever seeing or speaking to my son or see my 3 grandson's ever again . It's was his choice and he was cruel and cowardly the way he dumped me but not just me but our side of the family. They think they are perfect parents but there is no such thing and one day when my grandsons are grown and have partners of their own I do hope they get a taste of their own medicine. Which sounds awful but I believe in karma and you reap what you sow.

Hi all…lost 2 lbs at long last…have been sensible…been taking my BP at home as having a routine check next week with nurse……shocked to see it high….nankate mention Michael Moseley, I have his ‘just one thing’ book….i roasted beetroot , so having those most days, decaf tea, exercise and less calories …all meant to help lower BP….i try and do quite a few of his ‘ just one thing’ tips…..doable.

Whiff I’m so sad to hear of your estrangement from your son. One day he may see the error of his ways, I do hope so. 🤞

Well done ShirleyW 👍

Wel done Shirley . I loved roasted beetroot but haven't been able to eat it for over 10 years due it's high potassium count . Have trouble with potassium levels in my body. Only thing high in potassium I haven't given up is tomatoes and mushrooms but only have them every 6-8 weeks but only a few.

This week lost 5.75 lbs but that is due to my water retention going. I may have lost 1lb through counting my cals . Unfortunately my legs and left arm are swollen again . Had a medication review with in house pharmacist at my GPs Monday. Had sent pics of my legs and measurements round my ankles and wrist. The GP wants to see me as it's specific GP got an appointment on the 9th . It's not just the water retention bugging me but it's adds more pain to my usual pain . Annoys the hell out of me.

Still went to sit fit it was circuit training which I love and had 2 new exercises to do.

Yesterday met my best friend in Chester for the day had a long day left home at 8 and didn't get back until after 6. Looked at my step counter and had done 9,983 my daughter said just do 17 more steps told her hadn't got 17 anything left in me. 🤣Had a lovely day but paying for it now . I know my limits but didn't take notice of them . I hate it when my body won't let me do what I want. But I am stubborn .

NanKate it's been 4 years in April since I last saw and spoke to my son on my birthday . His choice . He is no longer the son I knew but I am no longer the mom he knew. He made his choice . Yes it hurts but my husband dieing hurts me far more. I decided last autumn to let go of hope of seeing him or my 3 grandson's ever again . And happy with that decision and the only person hurting was me. Just hope he hasn't forgotten his father and tells his sons about him. He most likely told them I don't care or are dead. One day they will find out the truth . But that's a long way off as they are young.

I live a full life and am happy . He can't take that away from me. My daughter,son in law and 2 grandson's are wonderful and love and care about me.

The support thread on estrangement forum has been a lifeline for me and there are people far worse off than me.

Anyway instead of resting like I know I should need to do things in my garden . Not weeding as I now have a gardener who has worked wonders on my gardens . I found after hour I was exhausted and lack strength to pull up some weeds so decided I needed help. He will come once a fortnight to keep everything under control. Plus he knows all the names of plants as I forget them 🤦. Anyway better shake my tree trunk legs and get going.

Have a good week everyone.

Hi all…lost another 2lbs 😀also upped my exercise, did plenty of gardening and dog walking ….
Your weight loss was good whiff , hope your limbs have improved and not so painful.
That’s good you got a gardener, saves you having to bend down weeding.
At last we are seeing a summer, been a long time coming.. have a good week all.

Shirley well done upping your exercise and the 2lb off. I lost half a pound this week but my legs are up again today and when I weighted myself this morning up 1.5lbs . Still went to my sit fit class and used my ankle weights couldn't wear my usual trainer boots good job I have ordinary trainers . We did it in the church which was nice and cool.

Hope everyone has a good week and stays cool it's going to get hotter.

There was an article about weight gain in legs on Embarrassing Bodies last night. I was channel hopping and can’t resist programmes like that! I’m really upset about Michael Mosley. He was so much part of my life ( which tends to revolve around a lot of health programmes and podcasts). I’m currently eating far too much again. Not eating too unhealthily but too much.Working in my house but not doing well with the decluttering, I just look forward to snacks and mealtimes. Still overwhelmed by the amount of stuff and have now got to work on the garden, too. Scared to get on the scales. I had put on 7 lbs last time I checked. And still using up lockdown food so can’t really meal plan. Need to get a grip!

We’ve all been there Maybee at some time, but at least you have returned here, ‘fessed’ up. Best of luck in getting back on the wagon asap. I’ll give you a leg up 😀