Weigh In at the Bander's Cafe!

[Crystalrainbow]

Morning girls..... beautiful and sunny here (for now) storms are due in later so were heading out for our walk early..... there's a wee garden here, which we are members of .... we try and go once a week for a gander, the dog loves it ...... hub likes to 'support' them by having coffee and cake at the end LOL will try and behave hope everyone having a great day so far x x x x be good x x x

 

[Neticak]

Hi ladies,

I'm home alone whilst the kids are at school and hubs at work. Not having a great day (not food wise) just generally. Feeling quite disheartened.. It's not looking hopeful we'll be able to go away in July as planned so I'm blue I know there's a lot more important things to be worried about but I've been looking forward to it since it was planned last year

 

[countrywench]

Awww Neti .,sorry your having a bad day .. I'm sure it will all work out and it may even be better !

I've had an extremely busy day at work ,,dealt with a few numpties as well . I'm sure they are sent in to try my patience ... Some people are just ' needy ' and want a lot of attention even if they can see your busy with other customers and work , they just have to have your attention ..
Came armed , diet wise , and my smoothie took me right through from 8am to 2pm when I had a flask of soup . Now I'm sipping on another smoothie I bought with me incase I got hungry , good job I did !

Tonight I'm not sure what I'm going to eat .. This is when I really need to be more organised or I'm going to end up grabbing processed food from the shops because I don't have home cooked healthy meals in the freezer ready for me ..
Might settle for a bowl of stodgy porridge to fill me up .. Then an options drink before bed ..

Where's Missy Blossom gone again ! I want to hear how your weight loss is going hunny

 

[blossom11]

Hi Blossom is back....

3 very full on days at work followed by my 'weight wise' course (emotional eating), taking my daughter dancing and general life! Although I can't complain things are good.

So I'm doing good I think. Seem to be able to eat more just had braised beef puréed with veg and it was the nicest thing I've eaten so far!!

The scales seem to be stuck on the same number!! I'm hoping that my body is storing as I'm still not eating a great deal...Chrystal does that sound right?

Non scale victories are good. For the first time in a long time I feel like I say my features again...my eyes seem brighter...skin better and more shape in my face.

Work trousers are far too big too. I'm trying to keep these things at the forefront of my mind as my eating habits can be very destructive. Nearly got caught up in a sweet tin earlier but talked myself out of it!!

Hubby thinks I'm going mad as I used to feed stress/tiredness/boredom with food and now I just keep asking him for a hug and do you know what I'm finding a proper hug is 10 times better than eating crap!

I'm also trying to look after myself a bit more...a bit of nurturing me for a change again replacing the role of food.

I feel really positive about the band but I know my head will always feel hungry. I'm just trying to replace the hunger with positive things. Hard habits to break after all these years!

Anyway folks let's hope this weather cheers up so we can all get a bit of vitamin D this bank holiday weekend.

Have tons of fun and take care everyone X X X X...keep moving and looking forwards X X X X

 

[blossom11]

Hi ladies,

I'm home alone whilst the kids are at school and hubs at work. Not having a great day (not food wise) just generally. Feeling quite disheartened.. It's not looking hopeful we'll be able to go away in July as planned so I'm blue I know there's a lot more important things to be worried about but I've been looking forward to it since it was planned last year

Hope things work out and the weather improves hunny. Days out and fun times are sometimes as good as a holiday X X x

 

[blossom11]

Morning girls..... beautiful and sunny here (for now) storms are due in later so were heading out for our walk early..... there's a wee garden here, which we are members of .... we try and go once a week for a gander, the dog loves it ...... hub likes to 'support' them by having coffee and cake at the end LOL will try and behave hope everyone having a great day so far x x x x be good x x x

Hope you had a lovely day Crystal. Sounds fab X X X would really love to see some of your jewellery. Pop some photos on for us!

 

[blossom11]

I weighed myself on Sunday at Boots ..

So my stats
Start weight 25st 8 lbs
Weight on 04/04/16 24st 4lb
14/04/16 23st 8lb
24/04/16 23st 4lb

Total loss -32lb

Go Mindy...amazing loss. So proud of you!

 

[blossom11]

It's a ring my sister left me , she died October 15 . I'm so angry to have been so stupid !
Arghhhh!
Anyway .. Onwards and upwards !

Mindy so sorry to hear this. Don't be angry with yourself hunny. It's not your fault X X x

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Awwww Net.... hope your day got brighter hunni..... x x xhugs
Mindy your going great guns hunni...... being organised is the key x x x
Blossom.... dont stress the number on the scale..... it may stick for a bit until you get back to normal foods..... it may even go up but dont get disheartened and turn t rubbish..... this wl game is very much in the head.........its amazing what a bad day can do !!! the weight wise course sounds interesting.... would like to know more

pics of course

 

[countrywench]

Blossom ! Good to hear from you
As crystal says don't worry about the scales , it's still early days yet .. Will be exciting to see what happens after our first fill , as this is when they say the losses begin ..
I to have noticed the difference in my skin . Not just my face but all over .
. I have baggy feet !
I don't ever want to feel sluggish and slobbish again

What do you all think about slimming world meals ? I've been tempted to grab some for the freezer as a quick grab meal ... I want to stick to making my own food but I'm not a good time keeper when it comes to being a domestic goddess

Mindy
Xxxx

 

[countrywench]

Crystal your jewellery is really lovely ! Your a talented girly !
I used to do a lot of sewing and making quilts before my work hours changed . Now my beautiful sewing machine , Vera , sits there unloved .. So I've decided to sell her .. She's also an embroidery machine so she's incredibly talented ..
I'm going to,put the money in a savings pot to fund my daughter to have weight loss surgery .. She's weighs probably about 28 to 30 stone and again because she doesn't have any health markers she can't get help on NHS .. Makes me mad as I can see that she can be so much more , but she settles for less because life is cruel ..
This is going to sound so horrid of me but we all know , bottom line , the truth of being over weight ..
I was lucky , I met hubby when I was a size 12 and he fell in love with me and still loves me even though I've doubled in size ..
That's not going to happen with my daughter being the size she is and it breaks my heart . She's a beautiful girl , so loving and kind but it's all wrapped up and hidden in her size . It's the first thing men see . She's with someone who is not worthy of her in my eyes . He offers nothing , but I think she stays with him because that's all she thinks she can get .. She's 28 and wasting herself with him .. Her normal markers for adult life arnt going to happen . Marriage , house , kids , not happening .. So now I'm on a mission to help her , no matter how long it takes I will raise the money to help her ..

So what are we all up to for Bank hols ?

Happy Friday all
Mindy
Xxxxx

 

[blossom11]

Blossom ! Good to hear from you
As crystal says don't worry about the scales , it's still early days yet .. Will be exciting to see what happens after our first fill , as this is when they say the losses begin ..
I to have noticed the difference in my skin . Not just my face but all over .
. I have baggy feet !
I don't ever want to feel sluggish and slobbish again

What do you all think about slimming world meals ? I've been tempted to grab some for the freezer as a quick grab meal ... I want to stick to making my own food but I'm not a good time keeper when it comes to being a domestic goddess

Mindy
Xxxx

Morning Mindy!

I can't say I've tried the sw meals but the m and S mini meals are fab and really tasty...I'm struggling to do my own at the mo but in half term I intend to batch cook and get some meals together.

Time to get up. Get my girly to school and get myself to the opticians...New funky glasses to collect (ink blue!) and then to relax over coffee with my bezzie x x x

In the van this weekend...must remember to take my blender to mush my food!!

Have a great weekend everyone x x x

My fave quote below attached and a photo of my me and my mum pre surgery and a recent post surgery photo.

 

[blossom11]

Crystal your jewellery is really lovely ! Your a talented girly !
I used to do a lot of sewing and making quilts before my work hours changed . Now my beautiful sewing machine , Vera , sits there unloved .. So I've decided to sell her .. She's also an embroidery machine so she's incredibly talented ..
I'm going to,put the money in a savings pot to fund my daughter to have weight loss surgery .. She's weighs probably about 28 to 30 stone and again because she doesn't have any health markers she can't get help on NHS .. Makes me mad as I can see that she can be so much more , but she settles for less because life is cruel ..
This is going to sound so horrid of me but we all know , bottom line , the truth of being over weight ..
I was lucky , I met hubby when I was a size 12 and he fell in love with me and still loves me even though I've doubled in size ..
That's not going to happen with my daughter being the size she is and it breaks my heart . She's a beautiful girl , so loving and kind but it's all wrapped up and hidden in her size . It's the first thing men see . She's with someone who is not worthy of her in my eyes . He offers nothing , but I think she stays with him because that's all she thinks she can get .. She's 28 and wasting herself with him .. Her normal markers for adult life arnt going to happen . Marriage , house , kids , not happening .. So now I'm on a mission to help her , no matter how long it takes I will raise the money to help her ..

So what are we all up to for Bank hols ?

Happy Friday all
Mindy
Xxxxx

...and what a support you will be to your daughter pre and post op. A little like my lovely Dad who has wl surgery 14 years ago. Don't know what I do without him!!

 

[blossom11]

Awwww Net.... hope your day got brighter hunni..... x x xhugs
Mindy your going great guns hunni...... being organised is the key x x x
Blossom.... dont stress the number on the scale..... it may stick for a bit until you get back to normal foods..... it may even go up but dont get disheartened and turn t rubbish..... this wl game is very much in the head.........its amazing what a bad day can do !!! the weight wise course sounds interesting.... would like to know more

pics of course

Wow wow wow love love love!!

Do you sell your jewellery Crystal?

I'm a big jewellery fan. What a talent you have x x x

 

[countrywench]

You look like sisters ! Wow !
Looking good missy !

 

[blossom11]

I'm just glad I've finally worked out how to attach photos!!!!!!

 

[blossom11]

Just having to stick with these non scale victories. The weight has come up my calf's...knee high boots are fitting for the first time in 3 years!!!!!

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Blossom ! Good to hear from you
As crystal says don't worry about the scales , it's still early days yet .. Will be exciting to see what happens after our first fill , as this is when they say the losses begin ..
I to have noticed the difference in my skin . Not just my face but all over .
. I have baggy feet !
I don't ever want to feel sluggish and slobbish again

What do you all think about slimming world meals ? I've been tempted to grab some for the freezer as a quick grab meal ... I want to stick to making my own food but I'm not a good time keeper when it comes to being a domestic goddess

Mindy
Xxxx

The sw meals are fab....... i can recommend plus the added bonus is the recipe is printed on the box so you can recreate if you fancy in my book ....and i dont do convenience foods really (too many nasty's thrown in) they are as good as home made...... perfect for when time is short.....i don't make a habit of it but on days when i'm flitting its perfect..... i love the sweet potato curry

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Crystal your jewellery is really lovely ! Your a talented girly !
I used to do a lot of sewing and making quilts before my work hours changed . Now my beautiful sewing machine , Vera , sits there unloved .. So I've decided to sell her .. She's also an embroidery machine so she's incredibly talented ..
I'm going to,put the money in a savings pot to fund my daughter to have weight loss surgery .. She's weighs probably about 28 to 30 stone and again because she doesn't have any health markers she can't get help on NHS .. Makes me mad as I can see that she can be so much more , but she settles for less because life is cruel ..
This is going to sound so horrid of me but we all know , bottom line , the truth of being over weight ..
I was lucky , I met hubby when I was a size 12 and he fell in love with me and still loves me even though I've doubled in size ..
That's not going to happen with my daughter being the size she is and it breaks my heart . She's a beautiful girl , so loving and kind but it's all wrapped up and hidden in her size . It's the first thing men see . She's with someone who is not worthy of her in my eyes . He offers nothing , but I think she stays with him because that's all she thinks she can get .. She's 28 and wasting herself with him .. Her normal markers for adult life arnt going to happen . Marriage , house , kids , not happening .. So now I'm on a mission to help her , no matter how long it takes I will raise the money to help her ..

So what are we all up to for Bank hols ?

Happy Friday all
Mindy
Xxxxx

Bless you hunni ty i completely get what your saying..... when your big its so easy to settle..... i did the same...... lifes too short......you've got to make the best of it..... honestly i think you should get her to the gp and ask at least...... although no health reasons, that shouldn't hold her back..... its a long process, but if you can raise the money in the meantime thats perfect, nothing lost unfortunately its a vicious circle.....we can't help ourselves until were feeling good about ourselves...... get her on here, she'll be inspired and swept along with the excitement...who knows it may spark her off

 

[Crystalrainbow]

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Morning Mindy!

I can't say I've tried the sw meals but the m and S mini meals are fab and really tasty...I'm struggling to do my own at the mo but in half term I intend to batch cook and get some meals together.

Time to get up. Get my girly to school and get myself to the opticians...New funky glasses to collect (ink blue!) and then to relax over coffee with my bezzie x x x

In the van this weekend...must remember to take my blender to mush my food!!

Have a great weekend everyone x x x

My fave quote below attached and a photo of my me and my mum pre surgery and a recent post surgery photo.

oooh you beautiful girlie loving the quote too x x x