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Had a busy but great day at work today......

Had to eat today

oats
reduced fat cheese slices 2 and 2 slices of white bread and tomatoes
homemade soup
low fat natural yogurt and strawberrys
Will have later tonight hot chocolate drink

did exercise routine and hope to see a result in the weight reduction soon!!!

Played a bit guitar. I'm off to read The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway for book group I work with.

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Posted: 6 May 2009 11:59 pm

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What a hectic day at work.

Had to eat today

oats
2 x salad wraps
some cous cous meal that was so yuk I ate less than half.....yuk
fresh fruit and natural yogurt
hot chocolate

Went to Salsa......great fun, even when I sometimes get it wrong it's just great.

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Posted: 7 May 2009 09:24 pm

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Had to eat today

oats
cuppa soup
banana
homemade soup
fresh fruit and yogurt
hot chocolate

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Posted: 15 May 2009 02:26 pm

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Lami, where are you? Tell us about the hen weekend.

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Posted: 18 May 2009 06:17 am

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Hey Nancy,

Internet connection been playing up, sorted now.

Weekend was FANTASTIC from start to finish. The burlesque night was a huge success. I'll try to attach a photo when I get back from holiday in Spain.

Hope to catch up properly when I get back.

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Posted: 29 May 2009 06:34 am

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Hi I'm back from Spain. We had a lovely relaxing, time. Did quite a bit of walking and ate fresh fruit and veg and healthy stuff. Didn't have one drop of alcohol. I've just weighed myself and I've lost 5lb. YIPPEE!!!!!

The recession is having a huge impact on our economy the exchange rate is less than a year ago making everything almost double in price since last year when we were there. So I'm glad we weren't having a holiday, holiday eating out every night and drinking.

I've fell of the bandwagon treadmill wise but will get back on.

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Posted: 29 May 2009 10:53 am

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Congratulations Lami !!!

Five lbs is a really big drop! And while you're on vacation, too.... :ribbon:

How does the dress fit now?

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Posted: 29 May 2009 02:52 pm

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Thanks Nancy, it really was not too difficult. I don't know about you but when I'm hot all I want to do is drink lots and lots of water and my appetite seems to go too. hmmmm....I might move to a hot climate and fade away.

Yes my MOB fits perfect now even the backside! It is a stunning outfit. I've just put it into the seamstress to get a few inches off the hem. Now that it fits its dropped and is too long.

We're almost there wedding wise. A Scottish Hen Night planned for Saturday night. As if a weekend in Belfast wasn't enough eh? This night is for everyone who couldn't make it to Belfast. We're not dressing up for this one (thank goodness) imagine wearing a burlesque outfit and bumping into work colleagues!!!! I tried to attach a photo of the Hen Weekend but it was too large but I don't know what that was about as I only attached one photo.

I've been catching up with all your posts, you live in the most BEAUTIFUL place....it looks just amazing and HUGE.

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Posted: 31 May 2009 08:33 pm

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Had a fantastic time last night.......danced the night away until the wee small hours and am fit for nothing today. The weather has been so hot!!! fantastic and unusual. I can't remember the last time it was so hot in Scotland.

I've been trying to get back into my fitness routine but might just have to take it outside. I'll probably go a walk along the beach which is 5 mins from my door and it's beautiful.

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Posted: 14 June 2009 03:11 pm

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Have you forgotten about us already? Tell us about the wedding.

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Posted: 14 June 2009 04:58 pm

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Hi Nancy

Not forgotten about you!!! I've been up to my eyes in it with all the excitement leading up to wedding. Relatives arrived from all corners of the globe, so been busy catching up with everyone, tiding up, putting up and doing tasks right up to the night before and even on the day. It wasn't without it's drama!!!!!!

The wedding went like a dream!!! AMAZING if I could work this computer properly I'd post a photo but I had problems the last time. I could email you one if you like, let me know.

It was over all too soon, two years of saving and preparation and it went past in a blur. My daughter looked radiant, beautiful, gorgeous, amazing!!!! you name it she looked it. So did all the page boys, ushers, little flower girl brides maid and best man, not forgetting all the guests who made an extra special effort.

What made the day even more special was my brother (who's a vicar) took the marriage ceremony. He also used the opportunity like the good Christian that he is to preach the gospel. It was really touching.

GREAT to be surrounded by such a large, loving family. Its at weddings when you really appreciate how precious family and friends are. I'm getting a bit sentimental eh!!! ahhhhh I'm still on a high even although today is a bit flat after the HUGE build up and effort.

I had better keep up my fitness and healthy eating life style......I'll weigh in next Friday.

TREADMILL here I come............

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Posted: 14 June 2009 08:40 pm

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Am sending you an e-mail about the pictures.

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Posted: 20 June 2009 09:19 am

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After all the build up and excitement of the wedding I'm exhausted!!!

I plan to get back on track on Monday.

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Posted: 3 July 2009 06:28 pm

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I haven't got back on track......bought a new set of digital weighing scales and a sports top so all set for starting this Monday. Been eating like a PIG !!! going to hate weighing myself on Monday but I will.

I've got a week's holiday in Cyprus in September so I plan to get weight off for that....it's good to have a target.

Been busy at working organising the Summer Programme 6 weeks of fun for children and families.....it will be hectic but so much fun too.

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Posted: 11 July 2009 02:25 pm

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Despite re-joining 6 Week Challenge I have done no intentional exercise. I had aching legs after a game of rounders in the sand.....it was great fun at the time...lots of walking but didn't get back into my exercise routine.

I'll need to get back on track my weight is ballooning as I keep saying to myself 'I'll start tomorrow' and tomorrow never comes as fine well I know!!!

I've got a holiday booked for September and want to get back to where I'm comfortable so I'll get my 'determined' head on again.

It's lovely weather here today, I've just finished cleaning the house, I just got my windows replaced what a difference....the place looks so much fresher. I'll need to decorate every room as against the lovely shiny white new windows the paint work looks cream instead of white. Bathroom is getting ripped out and gutted from floor to ceiling so I can't wait until that's finished too. Attic is next project. Now that all the kides are up, it nice to get things done by qualified tradesmen, we always made and mend and did things ourselves.

I finally got my son to show me how to put photo's from facebook onto a memory stick!!! I'm away to get some of the wedding photo's printed. Going for a meal with family tonight so start on my healthy lifestyle plan tomorrow........

It seem like ages ago since all the BIG excitement!!!!......

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Posted: 12 July 2009 10:12 am

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Had a fantastic night .....lovely meal and good company.

Today is a new day.......

Had crunchy nut cornflakes for breakfast

I've bought lots of fresh fruit so that will encourage me to keep eating good nutritious food.

left car up town last night so plan to walk into town approximately 2 miles. So I'm starting somewhere.

I've got my focused head back....whooooohoooooo.....

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Posted: 12 July 2009 07:08 pm

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I walked into town and walked around shop sales all afternoon....ate fruit and met son in pub for lunch. Ordered a sandwich and it was stale so sent it back...ate banana instead. The walk has done me good as my legs are aching. I've got these sandals called 'fitflops' which claim to give you a workout as you walk. I'm not sure if my legs would ache anyway but they are really comfortable and certainly seem to be doing the trick.

I probably did about 4 miles today which is good for day one. Got lots of nice costume jewellery in the sale.

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Posted: 14 July 2009 06:36 pm

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I'm knackered today......went to zoo.....walked for what seemed like miles....my legs are aching......must be doing me some good.

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Posted: 19 July 2009 07:01 pm

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Had my two grandboys yesterday and we went to sister's chocolate shop.....had a chocolate caramel shortcake delicious. Went toy shopping it started raining inbetween so we ducked into lots of charity shops. The boys loved raking through all the toys and books.

Got home to my house which was covered in dust and stoor.....we're getting the bathroom renovated.....what a mess. So cleared up all that and then got ready for a night on the tiles with my sister and sister-in-law....danced the night away. (2 hours dancing) 5 hours drinking!!!!!

Took boys home today and have sat recovering from the excess from the night before!!!

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Posted: 27 July 2009 07:32 am

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I'm finding it so hard to get back on track. Every time I do something crops up and instead of taking that into account I got over the top and say 'I'll start again tomorrow' and the same things happens again as a result I've ballooned......

SO TODAY IS GONNA BE THE DAY THAT I GET MY EATING UNDER CONTROL

I got new scales and didn't use them because I didn't have a battery!!! Well, no more excuses for that I've got a battery and am just about to weigh in.

I'm dreading it but it needs to be done.

I'll get back to keeping my diary and also keep up with the challenges.

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Posted: 27 July 2009 08:15 am

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I did it......(stood on the scales that is)

I'm 10 stone 13lb which is 153lb.

I miscalculated last time and thought I was 163lb so I'm so delighted but still determined to get back on track.

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Posted: 1 August 2009 06:40 am

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I'm delighted to say I found out what the problem was with me not being able to change the size and colour of font!!! It's my laptop, it's an Apple MacBook. I know I said I wasn't very computer lit. but I do and have known for years how to change size, colour and font....It was a bit of a mystery until I tried my works computer and lo and behold it worked no problem, to say I was a bit relieved is an understatement I was beginning to think 'how stupid' are you!!!

Anyway I'm on a roll with my motivation and seem to have got my head in the right place again. Need to up my exercise though.

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Posted: 6 August 2009 06:07 am

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Having a great time at work over the summer weeks. It's been all go and makes me realize just how much I get out of doing what I do. I've got my enthusiasm and energy back after going through a very difficult time, I'm beginning to feel me again.

Just had some more good news my son who has been living with his partner for 10 years and has two sons and (expecting a little girl in October) has announced they're getting married next year. I'll need to keep my savings account open!!!

Not been very good on the eating and exercise front so will try to get that a bit more under control.

I'm going on holiday in September and bought this most AMAZING long maxi dress (it wasn't even in the sale) I took something back so only had to pay so much towards it. Even so it was more than I would usually pay for a summer holiday dress. It was the last one and a size smaller than I take but I bought it anyway. I was shocked when I tried it on and it fits me perfect. (it must be the lycra)

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Posted: 7 August 2009 07:09 am

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Had a meeting in HQ which is based in City Centre I don't know if you know that August in Edinburgh is 'manic' it's the International Festival and bursting at the seams with artists, musicians, actors and tourists from ALL over the world. It's an amazing atmosphere I love watching the free street performers some really talented people. I was also a bit annoyed about all the mess along Princes Street it's getting new trams what an upheaval though.

I've got visit to Edinburgh Castle with families some have lived in Edinburgh all their life and never been!!! It's an amazing place I went when I was younger but the other week was the first time I had a guided tour. It was facinating. The other week I was in Dunfermline and visited a cave where Queen Margaret prayed. Well there's a chapel built in Edinburgh Castle called St. Margaret's Chapel and apparently Kind David (her son) built it for her. (I liked the connection) It's the oldest building in Edinburgh (I think) I'll find out next week. I'm enjoying discovering and finding out all the things I feel I should know and amazed I don't. I also discovered that Queen Margaret wanted to provide a safe journey over to St. Andrew's (in Fife) which was a place where all the pilgrims went to worship. She built a ferry specially to take them over which is why North Queensferry and South Queensferry are called that!!! I worked in South Queensferry and didn't even think why is it called that!!! kick myself sometimes!!! So I'm enjoying finding out all these little facts that make up the bigger picture of Scottish history. I loved going to see Stirling Castle last year now there is so much to tell about that place......

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I met friends for lunch and enjoyed sitting, eating and eventually drinking in the summer sunshine....lovely. Then we bused it into town and soaked up some 'culture' with all the 'lovies' at the festival...great atmosphere.

Went shopping for birthday present and looking a different mandolins. I didn't buy one just looked. Some amazing guitars.....every shop I went into had some young guys really giving it big licks on the guitars. I noticed one woman who was sitting gently, quietly trying out a guitar. I'd love to learn to play like a wizz and go in and do what the young guys do just to give them a bit of a shock...haha. I'd love to see their faces an auld codger like me letting rip...

Got my grandson staying over night we've got my friends grand daughter's birthday party tomorrow.

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Posted: 11 August 2009 07:28 am

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Sooooo excited going to visit Edinburgh Castle today with 50 parents and children. Got a quiz all ready. Weather looks like it might be sunny and bright .

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Posted: 11 August 2009 07:02 pm

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Well, I went to Edinburgh Castle today and was up and down and up and down the cobbled, winding roads....legs aching. It was a fantastic visit as I thought it would be. The highlight was the prison where they used to keep all the prisoners it was very moving seeing all the graffiti in different languages scratched on the door from centuries ago. The crown jewels were also good to see. I loved the little chapel Kind David I (I think) built for his mother Queen Margaret (the very queen who used to devoutly pray in the cave in I visited when I was in Dunfermline) Oh...I'm learning so many things it all very exciting.

The only down side was it started raining but in Scotland we're used to that and everyone had their rain mac's. (even most of the tourists had them)

I walked around that castle for about 3 hours. Then I had to go and buy trophies and medals for our pool, table tennis, beat the goalie and obstacle course tomorrow. It's the last family session before the schools start back next week! ALREADY!!!!

I'm going to take a few days holiday to recharge my batteries before we start back next term. (budgets permitting)

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Posted: 12 August 2009 06:38 pm

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This is the last week of the summer programme it's been busy with competitions and outings to safari park, theme park and Edinburgh Castle. Great fun but tiring too.

Hope to get back into healthy eating and exercise.....it's my mind set that's all wrong!!!

Norway has just scored against Scotland in the Football (soccer) World Cup qualifier match....and one of our players had just been sent off too...ops a substitution now....not going very well so far.

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Posted: 13 August 2009 07:26 am

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Schools go back next week and I will miss the opportunities I've had throughout the summer programme to increase my activity levels. I was able to get involved in games and sports. So I'll need to do what you've done Nancy and start a new routine and most importantly stick to it.

I'm going to see the Ladyboyz tonight at the Edinburgh Festival. We've apparently got the best tables in the venue. (I'll let you know) I've also got tickets to see Eddi Reader. (she's amazing) My son bought me her CD for mothers day and told me she was playing at the Festival. I asked him if he'd like to go for his birthday and he was delighted. On Saturday, I've got complimentary Spa vouchers for the hotel my daughter's wedding reception was held. I've never been to a Spa before and I'm not sure what to expect.

Oh aye, Scotland got 'gubbed' by Norway 4-0.

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Posted: 13 August 2009 05:52 pm

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Phew that's me finished work for a few days at least....on holiday as from NOW!!! YIPPEEE.....going to see the Ladyboyz tonight so got my pasta on and going to pour a nice cool glass of wine to help me relax and chill.....

Holiday mode until Wednesday.........

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Ladyboyz were fantastic......

I'm recovering today...well and truly hung over!!!

One good thing about being hung over I don't feel like eating......

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Posted: 15 August 2009 04:44 pm

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I went to the Spa at the Sheraton Hotel it was AMAZING....absolutely fantastic experience. If you've never been to a spa before you've got to try it. It was the most relaxing and luxurious place I've ever been to. All the senses are catered for sight, sound, smell, touch and taste at the healthy eating cafe. It had about 5 different types of sauna's, hot rooms, cool showers, ice, outdoor and indoor jacuzzi baths, swimming pool, lounge areas, aromatheraphy, all different types of showers. I will definately make a point of saving and treating myself to more of this. They also do beauty treatments so next time I will combine a few of those in.

I think these spa's should be available to everyone can you imagine how good people who are a bit stressed or depressed would feel after a few sessions. We would save millions of pounds in the long run.

I've just bought a mandolin and don't have a clue how to play it. It took me ages to tune. I'm now learning a few chords from the internet. It's got a lovely sound (well it will have once I play it properly)

Oldest grandson is 9 on Thursday (already) where does the time go..... I'm thinking of taking him for BMX session. I think he'll like that.

Ate very, very healthily today.

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Posted: 16 August 2009 08:05 pm

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Had another relaxing day today. Was up at 5am couldn't get back to sleep!! cat napped this afternoon and played guitar on and off during the day.

Been looking up Spa's it's my daughter birthday in October and we'd like to repeat yesterday's experience but maybe in London or Stobo Castle. I've been checking out special offers but they're so expensive. If we go to London we'll have to pay for travel, accommodation and a theatre show. I've got Cyprus in September so I don't want to over stretch my (now empty after the wedding) saving account.
It's a nice idea but maybe we should save and plan it rather than rush and cost cut. Mind you after all that's happened with so many deaths recently, I'm developing a here and now attitude to life, we just don't know what tomorrow holds.

I'm off work Mon and Tue my body is telling me to relax after all my rushing about during the summer programme so that's what I will be doing. Probably do a clear out and recycle my old clothes (again).

Might go for a drive and walk......or join the gym......

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Today I bought some new gym clothes in the sale. I plan to join the gym, my daughter is a membership advisor so I'll get a discount for family. What has been stopping me you might ask? Well about 2 years ago I joined and started off well but then started to wane and I ended up paying for a membership I hardly used. Even although it was discounted it was still a waste so I gave up.

Anyway, today is a new day and I've bought the stuff I need to hopefully blend in. When I did exercise at home one of the best things was it didn't matter what I wore or looked like. Not that anyone in the gym will notice or say anything but it's important to feel positive (otherwise I'll give myself an excuse not to go)

Walked for 60 mins today.

I bought myself a bag of 'healthy' mixed fruit and nuts. The only problem is I can't stop eating them. I knew I'd do that when I bought them. So I'll need to be stronger next time and not buy them until I can control my want to keep eating them. (greed) pure and utter greed!!!!

I lost a pound too....I bet it's back on. I'll start afresh tomorrow and I've given the rest of the bag of nuts to my husband and son.

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Posted: 18 August 2009 08:02 pm

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Had another totally relaxing day...played guitar and bought a new dress from Ebay. I start back at work tomorrow and have a full days training to look forward to. I really am looking forward to that.

Didn't go to gym today. My daughter is setting up a special family deal for me so I'll start tomorrow. Did walk for 30 mins today though.

Booked grandson into BMXing I didn't know but he's getting a new BMX bike for his birthday so an hours tuition will be very apt.

I've got two nights out in a row this Friday and Saturday. Im working Saturday during the day too. It's ladies night Friday and husbands and wives Saturday. Should be good.

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Had a good training day. It's all about emotional health. It's an amazing topic so much in there. Basically we need to feel loved, nurtured and care for. It's not rocket science but there are other factors that get in the way of some parents doing it. So we need to ensure there are 'protective factors' that is external positive influences to increase a child's or adults emotional well being.
They asked us to think of someone who was a positive role model or champion for us when we were growing up. Then we had to list their qualities, everyone's champion had more or less the same qualities. Caring, Kind, non judgemental, made them feel valued, kindness, patient etc. etc. Then we had to consider the impact and opportunities we have to be a champion or positive role model.

There a few more session to go more in depth and so far it's made me think.

'I think therefore I am' (I think, I hope)

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Posted: 20 August 2009 05:41 pm

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Just had a busy day at work planning for next term.....lots and lots to do and not enough budget or time to do it...love the challenge of trying though.

Going to see grandson tonight he's 9 today.

The weather here is usually wet but this summer has been a washout.

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Posted: 21 August 2009 02:08 pm

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Finished work early today as I'm working tomorrow!! I'm going out with the ladies tonight too....need to keep in control and watch my alcohol intake. Going for a wee drink, bleather and dance...

Cheerio.

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Well...well...well....

Guess what time this lushy lady got in on Friday night after dancing the night away? 3.45am! I thought the place shut at 1am but unknown to me it had a late license for the festival....can you imagine dancing for all those hours...it was great fun. I had to get up and start work by 10am....I could have seen that far enough. Just as well there was a trip and we were left with only a few language classes going on. I wasn't very productive.

Yesterday I picked up my two grandsons and my son is sitting for them while I go to a cabaret show with my husband and his family. Another great night good comedian and female singer.

Resting today. Was going to take my grandson for a BMX lesson but he's not very confident on his new bike yet and wants to go for a lesson when he's improved.

So....what are we doing today. There's a speed boat race at Ocean Terminal....I could tidy up....I could do lots of things.

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Posted: 24 August 2009 05:38 pm

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back into the swing of things at work, planning, preparation, evaluations and budgets.

Weighed myself this morning and was pleasantly surprised to see that I'd stayed the same weight after such a heavy weekend. So that's a good sign, must be doing something right. (but plenty wrong)

I'm meeting up with friends this Friday so that will be another heavy night well it doesn't have to be. I'll wait and see......

Going on holiday soon!!!! can't beleive it!!! so soon already!!! it's nearly there...I've not really been consciously thinking about it but it on 3 weeks away....how wonderful...hot sunny climate.....Y E S!!!!

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Another round of planning and budgets.....it's getting headachy but very productive and necessary.

Looking out my bikini's got lots of different styles and colours I need to have a try on and clear out. There's so many that just don't fit or don't suit.

Got to deliver a Speak Easy course for parents it's to provide parents with information and ways of speaking to their children about sex and relationships. It's a great course and I wish it was around when my children were smaller. So I've got to plan and prepare for that. As we have one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in Europe there is evidence that when parents speak to their children about relationships and sex from an early age the children tend to delay having sexual relationships and also have lower abortion and pregnancy rates too. It is all about building up a relationship where you can discuss and encourage discussion using appropriate language for the age.

Also got to prepare an Option & Choices Course for a group of women.

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Was up at 4am this morning. I couldn't get back to sleep so got up had breakfast and when husband left at 5.30am I went back to bed and slept sound until 8am. Feel exhausted now.

Had a terrible team metting at work.....it's awful at the moment moral amongst staff is rock bottom. The only way I'm keeping an even keel at work it to concentrate on it and not all the negatives. It's hard though.

Well...........been eating for 4!!!! had pasta,garlic bread and fruit crumble over and above all my other meals and snacks. Today I had chocolate, chocolate, chocolate......maybe I'm comfort eating...hmmmm......I probably am.

Tomorrow's another day, I think I have an early night and start again.

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Posted: 29 August 2009 07:31 am

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Up early today, sun is shining. I'm going to tidy up then go for a nice long walk.

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woke up this morning with FLU.......feel awful.

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Just weighed myself this morning for Nir's new challenge and was SHOCKED to see I'd put on 4lb. I thought having flu was supposed to suppress appetite but I seem to be eating any and everything.

I'm glad Nir set this challenge and made me step on the scales or I would have just kept over eating and the weight I so slowly took off will just keep increasing.

Once I've over the worse of this flu I plan to start exercising and eating healthy food.

I have to take responsibility for my action and realise that everything I put into my mouth is my choice no one is forcing me to do it.

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Posted: 1 September 2009 11:25 am

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Hi Lami, I didn't know you had a diary, I posted a reply to you on the exercise challenge, bottom line....while you're sick your weight is not going to be very accurate so relax, try and not eat a lot of junk but at the same time when you're sick is not the time to stress. I think you will find you're weight is not that much above where it was when you first took sick. Hope your feel better soon. :smile:

I just started a diary yesterday myself hoping to get back on track and I have no excuses, just plain over eating.

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Posted: 1 September 2009 03:16 pm

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Thanks Hiker, thanks for you encouraging words, you really are a caring person. I'm afraid I have been overeating!!! all the wrong foods too.

It's ok though. I had to go to the bank today and also get some food shopping even although I'm still not 100% bills have to be paid and food bought. I resisted all the tempting no, no foods such as chocolate biscuits, desserts and ice-cream!!!! bought lots of fresh fruit and veg. plan to make a pot of home made soup. It's getting a bit chilly here and I feel home made soup time coming on. I love home made soup and it really is filling and warm and comforting that I can usually loose weight once I get into it.

My mind is getting there and that for me is THE most important thing. I know if my head is right the body will follow. So positive thoughts and images of how I'll look when I fit into all my clothes that are too tight. I did it for my daughter wedding and I can do it again. I don't want to mention the C word but I hope to fit into my LBD by then.....

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Posted: 1 September 2009 08:39 pm

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I'm going to start keeping a record of what goes in my mouth.

Breakfast
bowl of rice crispy and semi-skimmed milk
1 mug of coffee
glass of water

Lunch
beans on two slices of white toasted bread
natural yogurt and pears in natural juice
Mug of Tea

Dinner
home made split pea soup made with carrots, potatoes and onions
natural yogurt and prunes
glass of water
glass of diet coke

Supper
2 kit kat fingers
1 mug of tea

Not very good start!!! It's not until you see everything you've eaten listed.
If I'm to loose weight, I'm going to be honest and put everything that goes in my mouth down.

I'm hoping to start back to work tomorrow and plan to start exercise at the weekend once I'm properly over the flu.

I need to get my positive brain into gear I know that once I start and stick to my plans I am usually motivated to keep going.

The brain is such a powerful organ....I've just left a post on MM diary about how I stopped smoking and also eating chocolate for 1 year. It brings it back afresh that when I want to I can........so no more pathetic excuses it's all out determination, will power, mind over matter, control whatever, I'm going to throw everything into this challenge and want to really push myself to see how much I can achieve in the coming weeks and months.

Just refused a piece of my son's pizza....thought about all the grease soaked into the cardboard box and that is enough to put me off. I'm going to have to devise little strategies like this whenever I have a compulsion to have something I know I shouldn't. I stopped eating chocolate for a year when I thought about something that made me gag everytime I wanted a bit of chocolate. I really was addicted to chocolate and had to have a bit every day. In order for this trick to work I visualised something that makes me gag and then immediately thought about the chocolate because I had a bad taste in my mouth and felt squeemish I didn't fell like chocolate. It's a fantastic little trick. It works really well when the cake in the coffee shop is shouting 'eat me, eat me' you immediately think about it crawling with spiders, ants, flies or anything that makes you want to throw up.....

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