~Pentimento~~ Lilla-Rose~

Return of Motivation

2009-01-09T10:50:00.003Z

Well yet another New Year-2009-where does the time go ?

have been suffering since my November illness from extreme lethargy -firstly from the barrage of antibiotics and fighting the infection, then from stresses and strains of a hectic family Christmas

Now I resemble the shape of the Christmas pudding and I havent rowed for months so I need to regain some motivation
so its a good job Mr Motivator is back on GmTv and a friend is going to support me too -we have a big family wedding in August so that is also motivation
wish me luck I shall need it !!

FOO FIGHTERS ''''''' A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

2008-06-17T08:15:00.001+01:00

YES the FOO FIGHTERS at Wembley Stadium was great !!!!!
BUT I was at up in Level 2 on a padded seat wishing I was down there with the crowd as everyone in my section STAYED SITTING DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!! and as I was in row 2 I couldnt get up unless they did-I was GUTTED!
finally they rose at Mr Page's entrance !
Stupendous all of it ..........except getting out back to the tube station'''''1.5 hrs to go a few yards !!! we just got caught up with mounted police control etc etc and a lot of standing about waiting to be let through whilst being smothered by all the big blokes and drunks round me ha ha ha ! what fun ! took the shine off it bit but was Ok again when I heard it last night on Radio One . No doubt we will be on a DVD sometime soon too and the cinema are showing it next week so I will be reliving it all and will be able to see Messrs Grohl and Hawkins a little closer up which will be good Mmm Mmm Mmm.

WI report

2008-05-13T17:12:00.002+01:00

Sad to report a small gain of half a pound at Weight Watchers this week
as it was my 1st week after joining class I was very disappointed as you can imagine-having stuck to Core-not cheated -and done plenty of exercise
BUT I have lost a stone in the 4 wks before that so I guess my body is just sorting itself out-and my fluid balance may be out with this hot weather
leader was sympathetic as she knows Im diabetic and sometimes that gets in the way of normal losses what with ups and downs of all the meds I take
unfortunately I will not be at the next 2 classes as next wk in London for 2 days and wk after on my hols at Center Parc
I will stick with Core for a while longer as its easier for me and its worked over past month lets hope in a few wks I will do better next time at scales !!!

Nuffield Bluebells

2008-05-05T19:11:00.000+01:00

Good News at scales

2008-05-05T10:15:00.003+01:00

Had an irresistible urge to hop on scales and was thrilled to see the 15 stones return-only by half a pound but its still what Ive been dying to see !!! Tomorrow have appointment with nurse to see if I have managed to lose the 4lbs required to get free WW class vouchers and I think she will be rather amazed by my progress over past month !!! After I have seen her I intend to go and join the lunchtime WW class in Oxford and continue the next stage of this journey.Wish me luck !!

WI :))

2008-04-30T08:37:00.002+01:00

Another weigh-in at home this morning and I have lost another 3lbs which I'm very happy with-how much of that is due to being ill Im not sure but sinusitis and a sore face certainly alters yr eating habits LOL-Ive discovered the tastiness of mashed cauliflower used as a potato substitute-had to eat more slowly and carefully (which is a good lesson to learn), but sadly have not been able to do any exercise which I missed. Its pouring with rain again and cold so I'm wishing I could be in this garden overlooking the sea in the balmy sunshine-bring back Spring please someone.

2008-04-29T17:24:00.002+01:00

Weighing in at home tomorrow morning and have been a bit concerned about my rapid loss in last weeek through this sinus illness-just hope that whatever the scales say tomorrow they wont start going back up again when I'm fully recovered. Be glad when the antibiotics work (Doxycycline)-this sinusitis is a HORRIBLE thing !! and its my BIRTHDAY on Thursday and I want to enjoy my day !!

More Venetian Delights

2008-04-28T11:04:00.001+01:00

Venetian Delights

2008-04-27T23:16:00.001+01:00

A Journey

2008-04-27T16:09:00.003+01:00

On a journey never think abt the total milage you have to travel but along the way admire the view-smell the flowers at the sides of the rds-just dont stop for any naughty picnics !!!! LOL

2008-04-26T11:21:00.003+01:00

Been having a mixed week this week.

Struggles

Intended to join the Abingdon WW class but realised I wouldnt be able to WI next week as have a prior important engagement so will wait until after my birthday and my next visit to the nurse ...when I hope to get my vouchers for 3 months free membership.

Have been fighting to keep ahead on the indoor-rowing team metre board but the lady behind me slipped past and as Ive had major dental work with a cold/sinus trouble on top I have had to concede my place and as the season ends next week I realised that I dont think I can struggle back through this illness. It made me appreciate that I need to let go again of this competitiveness-which over the past year has been an interesting thing to experience in someone who has never been competitive before in her life-but I guess it just doesnt suit either my mental or physical self. I will keep rowing but within new limits.
Being ill-yet again !!! is horrible !

Successes

Due to mixture of dentist and illness I have been verygood with my food this week and scales have moved downwards nicely-but it concerns me that weight Ive lost may just due to dehydration etc so I am not officially recording my weight-change until this illness has settled-which I hope will be SOON !
But I am not craving the foods I thought I would be missing-that night recently in hospital keeps coming back into my mind when I look at unhealthy foods now- I definitely do not want a return trip there again !
We have booked two holidays-end of May to Center Parcs Elveden.. just the two of us to recharge our batteries-http://www.centerparcs.co.uk/villages/elveden/index.jsp

and then to Plymouth to a gorgeous apartment right up on the Hoe with tall arched windows overlooking the sea-taking Mum and Joyce with us-a mixture of family history research, outings and family visits.Hopefully there will be less of me by then.

http://www.luxuryseaviews.co.uk/esplanade.asp -picture above shows the lovely living room

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

2008-04-18T08:39:00.003+01:00

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

The waters have been a bit troubled over the last 6 months or so--but a recent health scare has brought me to my senses and led me in a new direction again-its a path I have trodden before but in the past I've given up and reverted to old habits and ways of thinking before reaching my goal. This time I have a better support system and reasons to reach that goal. I shall cross this bridge to the other side and reach that goal no matter how long it takes me.

~~~Pentimento~~~~~~ Lilla-Rose~~~

Return of Motivation

FOO FIGHTERS ''''''' A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

WI report

Nuffield Bluebells

Good News at scales

WI :))

More Venetian Delights

Venetian Delights

A Journey

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

~Pentimento~~ Lilla-Rose~