I’m a Pear/Apple - Part 5. Still going!!

I forgot to finish my post . I had a taxi to the station and everything went well getting on my train . But I had to laugh a stag party got on the train going to Manchester airport. But I have never been with such a middle class group of people . I was laughing inside and texting my daughter. They where saying which was the best ski resorts. Which where the best runs for skis and ski boards. But what made me howl on the inside when one asked did anyone know where there was a hot tub for 18 and one piped up clothed or unclothed and ended up biting my fist. 🤣🤣🤣.

This week I lost 4 lb . So happy about that . Seeing my GP tomorrow because of my BP. Seeing my neurologist in August as I can just phoned to book my own appointments through his secretary. Since January not been my usual self . But it's not stopped me, just have to do some things differently.

Crikey. What an eventful journey Whiff! We should have learned our lessons about phones after I forgot to put my phone on charge when we met up! Well, having felt so much better after seeing my osteopath I started doing exercises again. Result is have hurt my back. My partner has taken the dog to his house for a couple of days and I’m taking Co codamol and plastering my back in Voltarol. At least I haven’t got much of an appetite and anyway it hurts to walk to the kitchen to get food. So my osteopath appointment on Friday will now be sorting my back out, not my knee!

That’s not bad at all up 3lbs whiff after being on holiday whiff. Wow, you did have a time of it on the trains….your hotel sounds nice though.
Glad you had a good time. This week seems rainy, been raining here in beds most of the day so far.

I’ve maintained atm, still running early mornings, went to Pilates today.

Have a good week guys.

Did start my post yesterday can't remember why I didn't finish it 🤦.

Shirley yes went to Brighton with my husband in our counting years. Hope you enjoyed Norfolk holiday..

MayBee has anyone looked at your legs to see if you have water retention?

Well I did weight myself on the Sunday after I came home and put on 3lbs which is good for me but did do a lot of walking . And made sense able choices with my dinner so could have naughty pud. Had cold breakfast so eat all the carbs I don't normally have but yogurt and cereal to start with. Didn't always have lunch.

Unfortunately my travel plans didn't go as planned . The train from the city was going fine but the train ahead broke down after 15 mins on the train had to get off at the next station as the train went where on had to go back to the city. Guard helped me off and got on to next train . The guard on this train radio ahead for travel assistance for me .Reached my first change lift broken as it was a long platform down a slope and across the tracks to opposite platform . They got me a wheelchair so man pushed me and young woman had my luggage . Had to stop the trains to get me over the tracks and then start them again . Missed my train . So they reorganised my travel assistance.

My aunt and uncle where meeting me at the Llandudno station so I phoned the station to ask the to put out a message I would be late and they go home .

Should have got to Llandudno at 11.02 but got there at 1.30. Because of the change in my plans kicked my HPX into top gear. Taxi office next to station 20 mins for car or the hotel was just up the hill. So I walked my arm dropping off by the time I got there . Got in lift pressed the button and the door to reception opened but lift didn't move . So shouted the lifts not working . Doh had to hold button in . Had a nice surprise they had upgraded my room had a fridge never stayed in hotel with fridge it had one of those pod machines and weird teas. But 2 smalls blocks of green& black chocolate . When to put my stuff in the showroom no plug in the sink. As I opened the door to go to reception saw a man in housekeeping uniform and asked which was normal tea non were so he said hang and came back with a pile of PG and more chocolate.

My HPX was in full flow . Went to the receptionist and it's only when she said you have no sink I realised while the words where correct in my brain I had said there was no sink instead of plug for the sink.

Phoned my aunt and uncle and couldn't get hold of them . So had a nap and then went to ice cream shop and walk to the beach.

When I got back got hold of them it's not just me in my family that have things go wrong . On there way home a farmers trailer turned over with 3 cattle he was pulling inside . So stuck in traffic jam for 2 hours while ambulance,vet ,police marksmen and 3 farmers came with trailers . Luckily cattle fine and walked in each trailer. Farmer was only bruised and his vehicle drivable and the trailer was fine .

My aunt and uncle hadn't got my mobile number and I hadn't got there new numbers.

But saw them the next morning for a while then I went exploring they came to the hotel for dinner with me.

Wednesday went to Colwyn and I love old churches just so happened they had cake and cuppa morning . But hilly so decided to get the first bus anywhere one came for Prestatyn. Lovely journey and had nice time and had lunch . A lady had told me on the bus it was 10 past the hour to get the Llandudno bus . Was 5 to 1 so managed to get across the road and people started to board them a woman fell off the bus no idea how because she landed with her back hard up against the bus on her side and knocked herself out for a few minutes. Told driver to phone for an ambulance. Her sister was with her but didn't seem to care . Woman came round and answered the driver's questions. Would take 2 hours for ambulance. I kept checking her and she was getting cold so covered her with my cardi. Told her not to move .

After 30 mins get sister said her coats in her bag. By then I was ready to throttle her. So got my cardi back . Then someone said to put something under her head I said no but they did so I went and sat on a bench as my balance was going and they lifted her feet. Just hope she hadn't got any neck or spine damage due to her fall and their actions .

Got on the bus and a woman sat by me she was in her 80's a retired doctor who had spent most of her working life in war zones especially in Africa . I mentioned I had gone into the church in Colwyn 🤦 then the question did I go to church . No I am an atheist she asked why. So told her I read the bible both old and new testament and from then on was an atheist. She then said she saw god preform miracles in het work. I did say I respect her right to believe but no one had the right to question my right not to believe . Then the inevitable but he believes in you . Is that why I have had so called religious people tell me I will burn in hell which my reply is yes I will be burn but in a crem . I don't believe in heaven therefore don't believe in hell . But their are evil people in this world. After that she went quite.

Was in desperate need for ice cream so went to this delicious shop and wanted 4 scoops of different ice-cream. The manger got a drinks cup to put them in and out the domed lid on gave me a spoon and plenty of napkins. So sat on the bed savouring the ice cream .

Saw my aunt and uncle for the day and they took me to a nice shopping place and then to their bungalow. They had dinner at the hotel with me . I saw more of them than I had planned but glad I did .

Thanks Allsorts.

Good for you NanKate. Glad you had a lovely holiday.

I’m back from hols. I have no idea if I have gained weight or not this holiday. I know I have eaten more than usual and thoroughly enjoyed one of those ice creams on a stick covered in dark chocolate 😀 but hols are for enjoyment. Meeting friends for lunch today.

Back on the wagon tomorrow.

Hope Whiff had a good hols.

Another appointment with my osteopath in over a weeks time. This is really keeping me on the straight and narrow although I did have a small packet of crisps tonight. I wanted something to finish my meal off ( pork chop and salad) and, not having anything sweet to eat went for savoury. May have a turmeric latte in a bit but will then fast till tomorrow. There is a huge mirror at the osteopaths, worse than anything in a changing room if that’s possible. My fat legs ( they really are huge) looked awful! Most depressing.

…….brighton beach is like that whiff.

Been ‘maintaining’ atm, been to Norfolk for a holiday, the week after Easter when it was lovely and warm. Got in lots of steps then….. also food and drink 😂.
Chilly here again first thing, looking forward to the bright warm early mornings…

Have a good week all.

I’ve got a good incentive to lose weight as I’m seeing my osteopath about my knee on Monday and I’m so scared of trapped wind that I’m afraid to eat anything! I’ve twice woken up in the night feeling that I needed a snack and was able to ignore the craving for a slice of bread. I’ve also had indigestion for days and am determined to shift the weight from my tummy which I’m sure contributes to it.

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Tried on Monday to send this had ice in a shop but the pier was to far to walk. Never seen such large pebbles on a beach. Having a great time . But will not weight myself on Sunday already know put lbs on as eating foods I stay clear of. Back to normal eating on Saturday.

Have a good holiday NanKate .

Thanks Allsorts. I haven’t reached my target weight either. I suspect this 5 day hols which starts tomorrow will increase my weight but I am determined to get back track on my return.

7 years is a long time NannaKate and has helped a lot of people.
Unfirtunately I have never reached my target, just off holiday and put on so much weight I am not looking at the scales.
Enjoy your holiday Whiff and NannaKate off today. I think you should definitely treat yourselves.

Have a lovely holiday all. Wish I was there…. have fun but keep at least one eye on what’s tempting you.

I am now back to where I was 10 days ago, so if I keep going shoukd lose a little for Thursday weigh day.

Have a lovely holiday Whiff. I too go away for a 5 day holiday on Thursday and I too will be having an ice cream or even a 99 😋

I've realised that Llandudno has a pier! I love piers. Used to go to Clevedon as a child. Please have an ice cream on the pier Whiff and I'll imagine that I'm with you!

I go to Llandudno tomorrow until Friday . Thankfully the UTI I started on Friday before last has gone . But even if it hadn't I would still be going away.

Been a year since I meet the lovely MayBee and I had the picture I took of her on our boat trip popped up on my phone . Happy memories. You pick yourself up and get on things like we all do . Nothing stops from our eating less for life campaign.

7 years you should be very proud NanKate as you started a wonderful thread and and friendships have been made between us pears and apples. We have all shared not just weight issues but our lives . It's a happy place to be . ❤️🥂.

Sillymoo well done with the weight loss.

This week put on 2lb . But will try and make good choices on my hols . But it's going to be hot so will definitely have ice creams. My aunt and uncle are picking me up from the station they are 83&86 reminded my aunt I am now 67. They have been married over 60 years. Be lovely to see them and if they want spend the day with them that's great . But rest of the week have things I
want to do myself. I like my independence.

Have a good week fruits 🤸

Whiff is inspirational. When I’m having health or diet problems I just feel sorry for myself. She picks herself up dusts herself down and battles on.

Hope all goes well for you MayBe70.

I think Whiff is on hols, looking forward to hearing from her on her return.

I’ve made an appointment with my osteopath for just over a weeks time so I need to get my act together over the next week. I suffer from IBS so anything away from my normal routine ( ie staying at home) means I have to eat very carefully for a while. No binging the night before my appointment!

Will report back in a week

Congratulations 🥂 and well done to all.

To celebrate I won’t be going for my weigh in later as we have had visitors for a few days who required feeding, so despite my being careful, clearly not careful enough. I will do better fir next week. I may change my mind but just can’t face putting on the pounds I lost last week.

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY 🎂 PEARS AND APPLES 🥂

I can hardly believe we have been going 7 years, with friendship, laughter, disappointment and most of all not giving up our quest for a slimmer, healthier lifestyle. Our mantra remains the same ‘Eating Less for Life*.

Thanks for ALL your support. Kate 👋👋👋👋

Oh yes it's really hard to find green lasagne.

WI at home this morning and was the same as last week, however lost 1.5lb at SW! Moral ofcthe story iscgo to the meeting. Pleased with that as had VE day bbq on Sunday and street party yesterday. 🇬🇧