Cate's Diary
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Cate
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Thanks, Liza. I'm no worse this morning, which is a relief. Usually, day 2 is worse.
I can't lie on my right side at all, but I did manage to sleep well.
Yesterday was a bit of a f*$#it day I'm afraid. Not drastic, but I hardly moved & ate some chocolate(6 squares) mid-afternoon.
Cals 1666, 166 over. Oh well. I didn't get out of control or anything. I'm not even saying "no alcohol" anymore as every day is no alcohol for the rest of the month at least. Plus the 10 days to 30/6.
There is so much spam in the forum at the moment that by the time I get to my diary, which I usually leave until last I have had enough. Today it took 1.45 hours
I can't lie on my right side at all, but I did manage to sleep well.
Yesterday was a bit of a f*$#it day I'm afraid. Not drastic, but I hardly moved & ate some chocolate(6 squares) mid-afternoon.
Cals 1666, 166 over. Oh well. I didn't get out of control or anything. I'm not even saying "no alcohol" anymore as every day is no alcohol for the rest of the month at least. Plus the 10 days to 30/6.
There is so much spam in the forum at the moment that by the time I get to my diary, which I usually leave until last I have had enough. Today it took 1.45 hours
Cate
Long term member
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, LaMa. I really could have gone silly but am so glad I didn’t. I forgot to say this morning that I dropped another half a kilo. Thank goodness I stopped myself!
Spammers totally suck!
Today was 1490 cals, 138 deficit( forgot to charge my Fitbit) & just counted some dog walking. Was probably a higher deficit, but that will do.
We’re going away tomorrow for a couple of nights but will check in from time to time.
Spammers totally suck!
Today was 1490 cals, 138 deficit( forgot to charge my Fitbit) & just counted some dog walking. Was probably a higher deficit, but that will do.
We’re going away tomorrow for a couple of nights but will check in from time to time.
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, Liza. I hope that didn't sound like I was fishing for compliments 
I don't cope very well with them I must admit. The forum has a quarantine system where most of the spam isn't visible to members, only mods, but it still needs to be looked at & dealt with so it's not as bad as if everything was visible & able to be clicked on. Dealing with it is shared by a few of us in different time zones, which spreads out the load. I think we all hate spam. It's pathetic. Sometimes it's so ludicrous it's funny. The things they try to sell us & the means they go to trying to sneak it in
I think we'll have a good weekend. I like a road trip, but it's a thick frost out there this morning & I'm in no hurry to get going. We'll probably leave about 10-10.30 am.
I don't cope very well with them I must admit. The forum has a quarantine system where most of the spam isn't visible to members, only mods, but it still needs to be looked at & dealt with so it's not as bad as if everything was visible & able to be clicked on. Dealing with it is shared by a few of us in different time zones, which spreads out the load. I think we all hate spam. It's pathetic. Sometimes it's so ludicrous it's funny. The things they try to sell us & the means they go to trying to sneak it in I think we'll have a good weekend. I like a road trip, but it's a thick frost out there this morning & I'm in no hurry to get going. We'll probably leave about 10-10.30 am.
Cate
Long term member
& to you, hon xo
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Cate, if it is not too late enjoy the trip!
I am just catching up, the fall and bruising doesn't sound good. At least you did not seem to suffer a lot of injury, mostly pain, and are healing. Ranting aside G is right we all need to be more careful as we age, for me anyway, balance is not as good as it once was and cuts and bruises are easier to get and slower to heal. I took a nasty fall a few weeks ago on the boat fishing, got hit pretty hard on my face, it is still not 100% healed. When I was younger the fall would have been less likely, and the consequences less and shorter lived. So be careful, I try to be.
I do like your progress, staying on track and losing weight must feel good, and all whilst killing spam at every turn! Keeping off alcohol for a month is a really good idea, glad to see its working so far. At the end of the month you can reassess things and decide if it should be permanent or if you feel safe retuning to moderate drinking. As I have told you the dry July you set me on 2 years ago was a great thing for me, I went from a daily drinker of too much to nothing for a long time. Now I am a very moderate drinker, since we will be staying at a vineyard tonight I am sure I will have wine, but it will be my first in at least a month. I no longer miss it much, but do still enjoy my whiskey, just once every month or two now. Let's me afford the best!
Enjoy!
I am just catching up, the fall and bruising doesn't sound good. At least you did not seem to suffer a lot of injury, mostly pain, and are healing. Ranting aside G is right we all need to be more careful as we age, for me anyway, balance is not as good as it once was and cuts and bruises are easier to get and slower to heal. I took a nasty fall a few weeks ago on the boat fishing, got hit pretty hard on my face, it is still not 100% healed. When I was younger the fall would have been less likely, and the consequences less and shorter lived. So be careful, I try to be.
I do like your progress, staying on track and losing weight must feel good, and all whilst killing spam at every turn! Keeping off alcohol for a month is a really good idea, glad to see its working so far. At the end of the month you can reassess things and decide if it should be permanent or if you feel safe retuning to moderate drinking. As I have told you the dry July you set me on 2 years ago was a great thing for me, I went from a daily drinker of too much to nothing for a long time. Now I am a very moderate drinker, since we will be staying at a vineyard tonight I am sure I will have wine, but it will be my first in at least a month. I no longer miss it much, but do still enjoy my whiskey, just once every month or two now. Let's me afford the best!
Enjoy!
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, Rob. I’m really enjoying the trip. It’s Friday night here & we have been out to dinner & are watching football.
I got lucky with the fall I think because I really came down hard. I got G to remove the concrete post that was on the floor in the garage. It was a real trip hazard. My slippers aren’t great either & I might buy a new pair tomorrow that fit better.
Your reminding me of encouraging you to do Dry July a couple of years ago helped me decide to do it this year. I feel better for it & it does feel good to start losing again.
Enjoy your camping trip & have a wine for me
I got lucky with the fall I think because I really came down hard. I got G to remove the concrete post that was on the floor in the garage. It was a real trip hazard. My slippers aren’t great either & I might buy a new pair tomorrow that fit better.
Your reminding me of encouraging you to do Dry July a couple of years ago helped me decide to do it this year. I feel better for it & it does feel good to start losing again.
Enjoy your camping trip & have a wine for me
Lol! No it didn't, but you deserve compliments for your work here!!
Nice to hear you enjoying the trip. Sounds fun!
toodamtall
Active member
Enjoy the trip! I keep forgetting that you are on the other side of the world,, so your mention of frost had me thinking for a minute..
For obvious reasons, I support Dry July wholeheartedly! For some, it could even be a wakeup call. I know I would never have been able to do it, so if one had trouble with it, it could be a gut check to see if there may be a deeper issue..
Hopefully you're healing up nicely. I've fallen and banged myself up a number of times, so I know how much fun that can be, lol.
For obvious reasons, I support Dry July wholeheartedly! For some, it could even be a wakeup call. I know I would never have been able to do it, so if one had trouble with it, it could be a gut check to see if there may be a deeper issue..
Hopefully you're healing up nicely. I've fallen and banged myself up a number of times, so I know how much fun that can be, lol.
Cate
Long term member
Yesterday was 1438 cals with a 540 deficit.
G has played really well & made the finals. He took 2 frames off a very good player, the only 2 he had lost so far.
About the healing well…..I can hardly walk. I missed lunch & just had a 225 banana bread bar, which was surprisingly delicious. We’ll go back to our motel when pool finishes & I will be into my PJ’s quick smart. R brought a pizza in for his Dad & we’ll share that for dinner & watch the footy. I am knackered!
G has played really well & made the finals. He took 2 frames off a very good player, the only 2 he had lost so far.
About the healing well…..I can hardly walk. I missed lunch & just had a 225 banana bread bar, which was surprisingly delicious. We’ll go back to our motel when pool finishes & I will be into my PJ’s quick smart. R brought a pizza in for his Dad & we’ll share that for dinner & watch the footy. I am knackered!