Petals diary

Petal001 said:
the choc was dark and big chunks and I enjoyed every single bit
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I love this! This is what it's about - savouring life (including icecream) with true appreciation and mindfulness, not unthinkingly cramming in food (or picking - my former bad habit).
Wonderful that you looked so good in the mirror! What a great feeling! :D

(Best wishes to the little dog.)
 
Wobbles these days are par for the course I'm afraid. I was thinking to myself earlier that my life has become routine to an alarming degree since March. I do not enjoy that feeling of nothing changing on a personal level. Although maybe that's not entirely the case.

The holistic vet sounds interesting, hope it works out well. I'm a big believer in holistic medicine. I watched this documentary Heal on Netflix during the week, I'd recommend it.

Petal001 said:
When I was getting dressed yesterday I pulled on some high waisted sport leggings and my sports bra and got a shock when I saw myself in the mirror . I had a good figure.
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Amazing, and so well-deserved. You go girl!
 
Petal001 said:
When I was getting dressed yesterday I pulled on some high waisted sport leggings and my sports bra and got a shock when I saw myself in the mirror . I had a good figure . Must be all the walking because I haven’t lost weight really . Beginning to think I never will but not too worried . Not going to starve myself just keep to my very healthy lifestyle of food and exercise and if it drops happy days if not I’m ok.
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I love this :beating:
I will be interested to hear how you go with the holistic vet, Petal. I think doctors & vets seem to go the pharma way without enough thought for more natural alternatives.
 
Petal001 said:
It was a beautiful summers day and I actually bought myself an ice cream . A mint choc chip , the choc was dark and big chunks and I enjoyed every single bit . I was on my own and I did not feel guilty . Haven’t had one since before my birthday in June .
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Glad you were able to enjoy it. I have not had a chocolate chip or any ice cream yet, but I have been eating yogurt with a scoop of chocolate
protein stuff mixed in. It feels kind of decadent, almost like eating fudge or something.
Petal001 said:
When I was getting dressed yesterday I pulled on some high waisted sport leggings and my sports bra and got a shock when I saw myself in the mirror . I had a good figure . Must be all the walking because I haven’t lost weight really
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I am sure it is, and I am not shocked that you have a good figure, you've earned it!
Petal001 said:
Not going to starve myself just keep to my very healthy lifestyle of food and exercise and if it drops happy days if not I’m ok.
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I really like your view of eating and weight loss, wish I could have some of your wisdom. Inside I still feel like I need to lose more weight, even though I know intellectually I probably don't. Getting comfortable with where you are is a big part of the battle, and you are there.
 
Thsnks again LaMa . I am pleased with my approach to things right now . Amy that was my bad habit too just shovelling it in and not thinking . Really don't want to go back to that . Thanks Em I will look that up . Sounds interesting. You really don't have routine life . Think of the tennis and meet ups with your friends you have had . If you want routine right now come look in my window lol lol .
Cate will let you know when we talk to them . They are quite far away so I suspect phone and email. Pooch doing ok right now and we researching a bit ourselves at the moment .

Rob thanks for the compliment . Btw I love fudge . Lol lets swap some wisdom for addiction then we both have it all .
 
Glad the doggie is doing okay. I think your approach to food and exercise right now is amazing Petal. I think you've probably talked a little about it here before, but how did you make the switch in your head? Did something happen or did you just wake up one day and decide to stick to your healthy eating plan? I need some inspiration.
 
I’m glad your pooch is doing better. Does he have a grain-free diet? We were advised to feed Arch grain-free because of his UTIs.
 
Cate yes grain free but we be more aware now. Vet actually sent me loads to read last night which was good .
Em yes I woke up one hot May Day last year and had zero clothes that fit me and I said enough is enough . Very pleased that I have kept to it this time . Really struggling to shift my last 10 lbs to a stone though . Patience I guess and maybe I'm better that way as I am always striving

A deal Rob !

Work is busy and stressful . Home life ok . Taking life one day at a time right now
 
Maybe having that bit more that you want to lose, but being healthy & active & striving to do better is a good thing, Petal. I think we all have to have something to aim for.
 
To be quite honest I think anyone who´s lost a significant amount of weight will share that lifelong goal with you. Making it both feasible and non-neurotic is the hard part!
 
I honestly believe if you keep up the healthy eating and walking, you will see that last stone disappear. It really does get more difficult the closer you get to the end goal. It's like the final level in a video game - it's not easy!!! But promise me you will keep at it. I like hearing you succeed.
 
Oh I have no intention of giving up . I love the way I feel now compared to 15 months ago. Was really wet here yesterday eve so I did a 30 min aerobic workout . It was hard actually.
Made a really lovely dinner with chicken fillet , chorizo with onion , red peppers , garlic , tomatoes and passata . I layered some pasta , fresh spinach , the sauce and then my cheese allowance ( grated) on top and I swear was nicer than any meal in a restaurant. Kids loved it too.
I have discovered frozen chopped onion . Love it and no one has noticed .
 
Homemade fresh meals ARE usually nicer than restaurant meals. For me eating out onky makes sense for the company or for food I wouldn't cook at home, like deep-fried things.
 
Petal001 said:
Lol the rate I'm going it will be a goal for life but sure never mind
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I understand, I believe it will have to be a lifelong goal for me, either that or gain the weight back.
Petal001 said:
Oh I have no intention of giving up
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Of course you don't, and you certainly are showing no signs to the contrary! You are doing very well.
Petal001 said:
Made a really lovely dinner with chicken fillet , chorizo with onion , red peppers , garlic , tomatoes and passata . I layered some pasta , fresh spinach , the sauce and then my cheese allowance ( grated) on top and I swear was nicer than any meal in a restaurant.
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Makes my mouth water just hearing about it, did you save me a bit?
 
That dinner sounds so lovely.
 
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