Mrs Bear's Diary

Hey M2M!! I would probably earn more money in that other occupation, but I wouldn't get the same exercise :D

Hey Crunchie!! That is like our friend who actually inspired us to get a bearded dragon, because he's had them for a few years now. He got bitten once, but it was because he was feeding him locusts, and his beardie got so excited he mistook his thumb for a locust :D

Morning everyone. I feel quite good today. I went to a wedding reception yesterday evening and it was a lot of fun (the bride looked unbelievable, like a real princess!!). Not only did I get compliments on how slim I was looking, but I managed to do well foodwise as well. It is very easy for me at social functions because of my IBS. I had 1500 cals during the day, because I knew I wouldn't eat much there, and when I saw the buffet I was soooooo glad that I had eaten plenty. There was not one thing without wheat in it!!! They always manage this at wedding buffets. There were sandwiches, sausage rolls, pizza, breaded chicken, scotch eggs .... so there was NO temptation for me there at all. I did worry though because when I get home after a do like that, I tend to go a bit crazy and pig out, but there were no shops open anyway, and I had some micro-rice and milk and honey (quick porridge ;) ), some baby corn and some wafer thin slices of ham. That brought my total to 1888 for the day, and with the bike ride that is okay with me!! ;)

Oh, I just realise that the last time I posted was yesterday before work!! So you don't know about the bike ride :rolleyes: . I had decided that I couldn't be bothered to go out for a bike ride, and it was really blowy yesterday, so I started my aerobics instead. But my arm muscles were still really sore. So I stopped and decided that I would have to go out for a bike ride. It was a struggle to keep going the whole way. I felt a bit lousy, and with the wind having changed direction I was having to struggle up most of the steeper hills and having the wind blow me back down them. That doesn't help me!!! :D But I made it and was really proud, then went to sleep for 3 hours in the afternoon (I didn't get in until 12:30 after the wedding, so I needed this).

So all in all, a good day, and I didn't binge .... yay!! Thanks for all the encouragement guys, and I hope that you are all having a really great weekend:)
 
Wow, you did GREAT at the wedding!!!! It's like everything just feel into place for you yesterday with the bike ride and then the nap. Perfect!!!!

Glad you had a wonderful binge-less day. So proud of you!!!

p.s. and don't the compliments make you feel SO GOOD!!!!!! Congratulations.
 
Mrs B, WTG on such a great day!
I can't remember the last wedding I've been to, all our friends got married over 10 years ago - but you're right about the food, good for you for planning ahead!

And YAY for the bike ride! There have been so many times that I have not wanted to go out, but once I get moving, and by the time I get back, I am so happy to have done it!
 
Thanks for the encouragement Scarlett and M2M. We have had a few wedding lately, but it is mostly people in their thirties, and the couple yesterday already have a one and a half year old boy. It was adorable the three of them having the first dance :)

I've been bad today, but I just felt like it this morning. I had some chocolate covered banana chips, and because I had had sugar I thought, blow it, I'm having ice cream. I went for buy-one-get-one-free, and I have probably ended up having 5000 cals today :eek: . I know we are meant to cycle our calories, but that is just ridiculous :p No extra exercise either, but like I said, I just wanted the day off.

Back on the wagon tomorrow, and I am going to start August afresh with a renewed commitment to the no sugar, no binge policy. I am supposed to be building new behaviour, and not feel the need to binge ..... that is what I am working on, more than the weight itself!!

Thanks for swinging by. Toodles peeps ;)
 
Hey Crunchie!! That is like our friend who actually inspired us to get a bearded dragon, because he's had them for a few years now. He got bitten once, but it was because he was feeding him locusts, and his beardie got so excited he mistook his thumb for a locust
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Oh dear I bet a bite from a beardie isn't something to be sneezed at either!:eek: When I went down to collect my boa the other week the girl I bought him from had a big tank of beardies and let me hold one. I didn't know they communicated by bobbingtheir heads so when this big lizard struggled out my hand, scampered across the floor and started bobbing his head to his owner I was in hysterics.:D :eek:
 
Oh yes, Buster does that plus he cocks his head on one side really dramatically .... completely on its side. We say "That ear a bit heavier than the other is it?" :D He is getting really big now as well. We bought him locusts today, and fed him on the lounge floor. He eats brocolli most of the time but luuuurves locusts. Got every single one ;)
 
Mrs Bear said:
Back on the wagon tomorrow, and I am going to start August afresh with a renewed commitment to the no sugar, no binge policy. I am supposed to be building new behaviour, and not feel the need to binge ..... that is what I am working on, more than the weight itself!!
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One day of treats is sometimes what we need. I hear you about creating new behaviours though. I'm in the process of ditching my night snacking habit. I've talked about this in my journal but they say it takes 30 days to form a new habit. So using that theory I have decided not to snack at night for 30 days in hopes that I will make a change. I don't know you just mentioned that you wanted to build new behaviour so I thought maybe this might help ya.

You sound really positive and anxious to get back into the swing of things.
 
Wow, 30 days is a loooooong time, but if you are going for it maybe I should bite the bullet and go for it too. I have a party at the end of August, 28 days from now. What I will try to do is cut out sugar until then, but quit the binging for 30 days. That means sugar at the party, but no binging. You've inspired me and I am going for it!!
 
You can do it girl just set the goal focus and there will be no stopping ya I know you are a very determined person keep up the awsome work!
 
Just to stir the pot a bit - I've heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit!
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Mrs. B - it sounds like you've got a great plan :D
 
Thanks guys, and M2M, if it is 21 days (i have my fingers crossed ;) ) then I should already have my good habits by the time my party rolls around. I might just enjoy myself at the party listening to music and making witty repartee (sp?) and forget all about the cocktails and party food ....... yeah, right!!! :D
 
Just remember--everything in moderation. Pick the one party food that looks really good and sample and then spend the rest of the time with the healthy stuff. Save 15 calories a day between now and then and you've got 450 calories for drinking :)
 
Good morning my lovely Bear!! *great big hugs* I've missed you loads!

Going back through your diary, it sounds like you've done a really good of everything! And I can't believe how far you've cycled now! Nearly half way there (whooaaah, living on a prayer :D) I can't believe how much weight you've lost now! Seriously, I'm postive that last time I was here, your CW said 173! That's fantastic, I'm so pleased to see you get to the 160s! Not long til you reach your goal now miss ;)

Even though there was sugar yesterday, you do deserve a break now and then. After all, it's just torture if you can't remember the taste of the things you once loved.

And I love your 30 days later plan! Can I just call it 28 days later, like the film? Mm, cute guy in that, even if he is covered with blood most of the time :D I have total faith in you, and you can be sure that I and everyone here will be supporting you every step of the way. It'll be a fantastic challenge, can't wait to see it set off!

Have an amazing day!

Bronsk
 
I see your ticker has moved too lady ... congrats!! ;) Yeah, the odd day off is good, but I felt LOU-SY this morning because of the sugar. I wish I could have just one, or even 2 or three ice creams .... why does it have to be 10 or 20!!!! :p
 
Not that I'm trying to enable you.. but if giving up sugar completely is that difficult for you... then cut back on it- dont cut it out completely... a lifestyle change shouldn't be torturing yourself and depriving yourself of what you enjoy... (that'd make a person crabby - and as a crab, it's not always fun :D

You are doing so awesome... and your constand encouragement and support of others is such a blessing... :D You deserve to be happy...
 
Thanks Mal ;) . I think I am giving the wrong message across about my relationship with sugar. Once I haven't had it for a few days I feel really good ... that is why I want to give up. The problem is that a little taste send me craving like crazy. So when I give it up, I know that each day it will get easier and I feel better and better ;)
 
Okay, good on food today ..... Porridge for Breakfast, rice cakes and cream cheese for lunch, dried fruit for snacks and veggie stir-fry for dinner. Just under 1600 calories for today (I am cutting back a bit more this week to make up for my binge). I did my high impact aerobics this afternoon, plus some weights. So all in all a good day :)
 
Well done for a great day, Missus! With the ice cream, how long have you been doing this diet for? 2, maybe 3 months? Although not exactly the same, but how long does it take for a smoker to give up fags? It's not been long, and like with any new practise, new habit, it takes time to get into things. So long as you keep perservering then you'll get there and further sooner than you'll know it ;)

Have a beautiful daaa-aaaaay-aaaaaay, and week if I'm not back. *hugs*

Bronsk
 
Thanks Bronsk :D

Another good day today. Porridge for breaky, rice cakes, cream cheese and ham for lunch, some fruit crisps and cheese as snacks and a fruit smoothie for dinner. No extra exercise today, but I am really sweaty from cleaning for 2.5 hours, so I guess I burnt some cals there ;) Cals eaten today is 1850, so not bad for a work day plus I was feeling really munchy and still made sensible food choices ;)

Toodles peeps :cool:
 
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