Petals diary

Oh God, I don’t like what that scientist had to say! The rest of your post seems very positive, well done on the 1 pound loss!
 
I feel things are opening up too quickly here too. We should have a month between each change to be able to gauge the results of any easing.
Well done on the 1lb loss, the mountain walk & a healthy & sustainable "diet" Petal xo
 
LaMaria said:
You don´t have far to go so slow is fine. And the first pound is already gone again!
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Thanks Lama funny though this morning I feel fat all around my stomach area . I am no different to yesterday so I’m just wondering is it I have been happy settled at my weight now for a while and it’s time to get going again . Which I already have started so at least I’m off the starting block . Also I’m pretty much in menopause so I guess it could be that too . Happy though I’m moving in the right direction and know I have the will to do better .
 
Emilyrose said:
Oh God, I don’t like what that scientist had to say! The rest of your post seems very positive, well done on the 1 pound loss!
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Thanks Petal hopefully the scientist is wrong but life does need to return to normal or new normal .
Cate we are supposed to have a different phase each month . That’s not a bad idea to hold each phase for an extra month but I suspect the riots would start ! It will be interesting to see if there are peaks now from all the demonstrations around the world .
 
Petal001 said:
funny though this morning I feel fat all around my stomach area
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I think that feeling can be miss leading. Sometimes I feel just as fat as ever, despite the weight loss. My theory is we lose fat, but not nerve endings so can feel pretty much the same. Look at your clothing size, the scale, or in the mirror and you should feel less fat. After all you are!

My theory of the day on the Corona thing is that your scientists are probably right, but in the US we are not going back to lockdown, no matter what. I don't think people will tolerate it. Some social distancing will continue and that will help, but the result will be a rebound. And in the US I think we will just live with it. The lock down we did had the benefit of giving us some time to make more masks, ventilators, tests etc so we will be better able to manage a rebound, but I think come fall we will have a lot of sick people. Hopefully the at risk people can keep safe. Not what I want, but what I think will happen. Just my theory of the day, I could be wrong, have been before.
 
Yeah, the winter coming in is a worry. I got myself into a weird mental state earlier thinking about the virus mutating and getting a lot more harmful, and wondering how I would cope with that, but it's all science fiction in my head, so not worth thinking about. All we can do is deal with what we have right now and do our best.

Petal, I'm sure you look great right now and the 'fat' feeling is just a feeling. Don't let it alarm you. I think from all that you post here, you're doing everything you can. Another pound loss this week was great work, all things considered. Try not to be hard on yourself.
 
Thanks LaMa ,Rob and Em .
It’s kind of like at times the virus is gone around here although I just go to work and home except for the grocery shop .
Yes didn’t feel so fat today but I know I have fat to get rid off still . It’s good to be aware and not complacent.
 
Yeah, I agree on the not being complacent part.

When you see the queues for Penney's today, people really have forgotten that the virus has not gone away! The shop will be open every day from now on! Madness.
 
Thanks Rob and Em .
Rob I domt feel as fat anymore thankfully but I have been very diligent with my diet last couple of days. I am doing really well with cutting out refined sugar . It’s hard to remove completely as I eat certain yoghurt and granola and whilst it’s low there is some sugar content . I’m eating good proper meals and snacks are fruit mainly .
we were in the health store yesterday and they have these sweets that are like Maltesers . The pack says 30 per cent less sugar . My husband said oh wonder can diabetics have . I said no as there is 24g in one tiny bag !!!

I have swollen glands right now . I don’t know why but they are very uncomfortable. I don’t feel sick but I know I’m not 100 per cent so taking it easy all this weekend . Have had since Friday afternoon. I think it’s easing a little now .

Im anxious a bit about all that’s going on in the world at the moment . Beijing is locking down 11 districts again , there are some spikes occurring in other countries. The rioting and people been beaten and trodden on is making me feel sick. I got palpitations last night looking at the news tbh . In all the last 3 months I never really felt as anxious as I did last night . Strange world we live in
 
Petal, I think any fear & anxiety about restrictions being eased too quickly is founded on intelligent & reasonable logic. Stay safe & well my friend & do what you can to be healthy xoxo
 
Yup, anxiety right now may not be helpful but it IS natural. You´re doing everything you can (and presumably isolating when you´re not feeling well). Big hug :grouphug:
 
Turn it off Petal. If it is making you sick and anxious, why are you feeding your mind with it? I always think of Tommy Tiernan talking about 9/11 - the TV is telling you, 'THE WORLD IS FUCKED!' and then you look out the window - the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the rabbits are running around the garden. He was using is in a jokey context, but I think there is a lot of truth in it. Does it help you in any way to know about the police beating people up or Beijing having a second outbreak? No. Is it your job to know about this stuff and keep all the people around you informed? No. So switch the fecking thing off.
 
Thanks cate ,LaMa and Em .
Feeling better now thankfully .

yesterday was busy with work and home and I met my friend for a walk . Oh and helped out my friend with a practice zoom call for a business meeting he had .

had a maintain on the scales which I don’t understand as I was showing a drop for a couple of days . I have been very good so I hope it will show properly soon enough .
 
Glad you're feeling better, Petal. The scales will drop because you are doing all the right things xo
 
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