Posts by linz78

Hey everyone, hope everyone is still well and keeping motivated. Well I've got through my first week of unemployment, unfortunately the interview fell through as the company offered the position to a family friend apparently. So much for equal opportunities eh.....

I seem to have managed to get myself into a routine though and continued my healthy eating and gym workouts. Also trying to benefit from not sitting behind a desk for 8 hours a day and take my dogs for walks, do house work etc. My knee is still giving me problems but is a bit better than before so I'm managing. I've not been weighing at all at the minute, seeing the same numbers can get very demotivating but I'm working out hard so I know it should be doing some good!

Stress still seems determined to follow me around though.....had a letter from my housing association who I rent my house from saying they're going to come and do a routine inspection. Had a glance through my tenancy agreement which I haven't looked at for 4 years and it says I need written permission to erect a shed and suchlike in my garden. Which I didn't think about before I had my 17ft ferret enclosure built to house my 36 ferrets they also don't exactly know about (they know about my dogs and are fine about that). So now I'm panicking about the possibility of them objecting to my ferrets/ferret run. The association does have a policy of so long as you don't cause a nuisence or any damage they're happy to leave you alone so I'm hoping they'll be lenient. The house and garden in general look a hell of a lot better than when I first moved in and its not like I'm drug dealing or anything. Annoying part is the visit will be suprise and unnanounced (to catch out any rule breakers) so I'll be stressing out til they eventually turn up :(

nandmconover1234: sorry to hear about your little ferret.....they're such little cancer magnets are ferrets :( I've been lucky and *touch wood* not had any adrenal cases so far....its less common in the uk, which is thought to be linked to leaving neutering until the ferret is more mature. You gotta love ferrets though.....such addictive little creatures :)

Right, dinner time I think and then spend the rest of my lazy sunday relaxing. Next week I won't have much time to relax....need to keep my house looking like the most immaculate house the housing association has ever seen when they spring their suprise visit. Good calorie burner I suppose.....

Nothing positive to report this week I'm afraid, no major change on the scale, knackered my knee up at the gym, made redundant yesterday and have to have one of my pet ferrets pts today

Not feeling too great right now.

I absolutely must not end up down the slippery slope of depression again and gain weight back....I just won't let it happen.

Just make sure you tell him the reason you're dumping him is cos his dick is too small :D

Chest exercises will most definately help. I had very large breasts and have lost a fair bit of weight. I do alot of strength training as part of my weight loss and as my boobs are getting smaller (although still a D/DD) they are gradually getting perkier aswell. They're not exactly 'Zoo' front cover material but there's a definate improvement. Things take time, skin doesn't shrink overnight, but I can almost guarantee that doing the strength training as I have been doing is what has made such a massive difference. It really does work!

As for the bf......yeah he's clearly insecure and thinks putting you down will make him feel better. Probably thinks if you gain confidence you'll up and leave and find someone better. My ex was the same, made me feel like nobody else would ever want me and I was lucky to have him. NOT!

Talk to him and tell him how his comments made you feel. If his attitude doesn't change then kick the b*stard out......you deserve better!

Original Post by merylwhite1:

Original Post by blackberrychick:

No really... best of luck to you. Maybe getting out of this so called forum is the best loss I could have. The least of 12 more pounds.. Big deal. There are so many here that think they need to respond to something that is NOT related to thier own issues such as you and feeling the need to defend someone who needs backup to a remark that was uncalled for.  My response was akin to responses, as to, illogical responses such as yours as far as taking a joke you called the kettle black. Good JOB!

For someone who repeatedly makes remarks about others being uneducated... Do you realise your post is virtually incoherent? I can work out the meaning but in terms of grammar it's all over the place. Perhaps your reason for insulting people about their lack of education is related to insecurity you feel about your own level of education - note the spelling of "their".

It's bizarre to post a query about yourself, presumably expecting replies, and then lash out at everyone for responding to something not relating to their own issues... Well, did you want responses or not? The nature of online internet forums is, as gi-jane has already pointed out, that you will get mixed responses. Some replies you might not agree with - such is life. But if you are so sensitive you cannot handle this, I agree that the CC forums are not right for you.

In addition, I really disagree with the notion that Tourette sufferers would be mortally offended by gi-jane suggesting you had Tourettes. Why would they be? While I do not have a physical illness, I've had my fair share of mental illnesses in the past. Would I be offended by one poster mentioning the names of those mental illnesses to others? Of course not! Your attitude simply encourages stigma of a condition which is not shameful and does not need to be treated with kid gloves. You seem to shrink away in horror of the mere mention of being "labelled" with the condition - as if you find it personally offensive. It is not a crime or offensive in any way to have a disability; and it is your attitude that needs adjusting, not anyone else's.

 My points exactly

I can't help thinking that an actual Tourettes sufferer would probably be quite insulted by the OP's major over reaction to that comment.......

But can you reheat eggs as I don't have time to prepare in the mornings?

Do a google image search for 1lb of fat :)

2lbs in 2 weeks isn't so bad....when I'm losing well I lose around 1 - 1 and a half lbs a week. Also I am one of those who prefers to weigh daily, with fluctuations to consider if I only weighed once a week or once a fortnight and I happened to land on a bad fluctuation day then that would be disheartening for me.

A loss is a loss! Give yourself a pat on the back, your heading in the right direction!

I agree...if I've had a big meal one day I always feel extra hungry the next day. I know its going to happen so I just ignore it and eat within my calories as planned. The next day I'm back to normal :)

My scales are being very unkind this week :(

Upped some of my weights at the gym on wednesday and my thursday morning weigh in was up to 153.0.....went swimming last night, only did about 10-12 lengths cos I was busy nattering to my friend mark and this morning was 153.2. Hate fluctuations! Even though I know its not a fat gain (or atleast it shouldn't bloody well be) its still so frustrating seeing the number going the wrong way! My shoulders are a bit sore this morning though. I still like to weigh in daily though even though the fluctuations are annoying, I find it keeps me on track more knowing whatever I do will be reflected the next day, and I find I get to know how my body does react more. I'm a bit nervous that when I start my new Rules workout I might not see any progress on the scale....hopefully I'll see some good enough changes in my body to keep up my motivation if that does happen!

Thanks for the lovely comments about my before/after pic....just to confirm I'm the middle one in the second pic lol

Keep up the good work guys!

Where are all the group originals hiding again? Haven't seen pbear posting for ages!

Thanks guys, I was just so shocked when I saw that first pic.....couldn't believe that I used to actually leave the house looking like that. The shame! I still have a long way to go....hopefully one day I'll look back at the second pic (taken July this year) and think 'Wow....I used to be that fat?!' lol

Hello everyone, hope everyone is well. Ok its weigh in day so here goes...

Last week: 153.8

This Week: 151.8

Happy with that :)

If only I could maintain a 2lb loss every week but I know its not likely. I'm glad to see a loss though as I've started my gym workouts again and have some muscle soreness.....luckily the scale isn't showing any water retention. Its always nice to see a positive result when you start back into your routine just to get the motivation flowing again :)

Still reading my New Rules book so should be starting that in the near future. Not sure if I'm going to follow the diet plan though.....looking through the recipes there's not alot I like, plus I can't cook anything other than grilled fish lol. I'll probably just do the workouts and see how I go.

Good luck everyone!

Thanks Jodiferjuniper, I know I'm in alot better shape than last year but I'm just so frustrated wanting to get to where I want to be like NOW! I think its harder cos I used to be skinny so I know what it feels like and how much better I felt which makes me feel all the worse.

Well my bikini shopping is done and I'm already packed (with 9 days left to go - not at all impatient!) I'm still not happy with the amount of flab on show but can you imagine the tan lines if I wore my bathing suit instead lol. The poor thing is on its last legs anyway.

Lynners you can do it! Think about what you've learned from this time last year.....once you get your living arrangements sorted you can implement everything you've learnt and everything will start to fall into place.

Where have all the regulars gone? This group has been getting quieter by the week!

Oh, and welcome Mikka_jd....its a bit quiet in here at the min but its usually a great group and the support is fantastic. We usually weigh in on Wednesdays but I'm on scale strike til after my hols and there's a fair few MIA at the min