Hi everyone
James I really hope you can get some clarity and advice about your health issues so you can move forward with confidence. It’s great that you have an appointment to discuss any concersns with less time constraint and we wish you all the best. Maybe the doc will discuss (pre) diabetes and suggest a precautionary blood test ? You are thinking long term and we will support you all the way .
Keep going Ellie . You are in the right place and you sound very focused so Christmas will not throw you . Spending time with your special people is defiinitely worth more than any carbs ! Yes, yes .. think ahead to a special holiday … it will happen and you will be able to enjoy it so much more . You are so focused on the long term health benefits . Have you read any of Esnecca’s posts ? She was a highly respected member of the forum with a no nonsense approach to this woe . She had serious mobility issues, PCOS and really struggled at over 300 pounds ( 21 stone) She had spectacular results and was a real ambassador for low carb eating . She was a real inspiration. I can dig out some more of her posts .
Butterlover, it’s hard isn’t it when this season rolls around but you are right to look ahead . Enjoy the warm weather and stay with us . You will get to where you want to be Butterlover and rocking those smaller dress sizes.
Julz I am always amazed when I read your posts because our outlook is so similar . I remember you saying you used to feel sad looking at certain foods in the supermarket but your attitude has definitely changed. I told you about my lockdown chocolate experience. After a month off choc I didn’t actually enjoy it when I did have some. I wonder it is just a question of breaking habits ? I had got into the habit of reaching for a square of choc when I had a coffee but after a couple of weeks I just stopped thinking about it .
It’s the idea that certain foods are ‘treats’ and that can be different for all of us . I totally agree V, treats from the past quickly become a disappointment !
I do think that takes time though . One thing I have come to realise is that if not having treats is seen as a miserable deprivation then it’s un sustainable . We will inevitably give in to the urges at some time . I have in the past endowed food with so much power but I have gradually learned that it is just that … food . I try to think in terms of nourishment now which has led to a real aversion to fake , processed foods and sugar .
Well done on your continued progress, Gattina ! You sound very calm and focused too and I understand the importance of joining your brother in making your Mum’s special pastry . Enjoy your time together .
Great plan RubyG . I am with you on the cheese . We have lots of choice here so will enjoy something tasty too .
SG , if we were in the UK my hubby would be stocking up on the pork pies too , he loves em ! He doesn’t like the French paté en croute type offerings either . He said LIDL had loads of gourmet specialities on the shelves but didn’t fancy any of it apart from some special crisps !! You will have a wonderful Michelin star meal SG and you deserve it ! Enjoy your tipple too… why not ? I still don’t feel that Christmassy to be honest but I did shave my legs and put on my Snowman jumper
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Something hubby did bring me back yesteday was avocado oil which LIDL sell in little bottles at this time of year . Nobody seems to buy it so I get a few bottles in and cook with it as apparently it has a higher smoke point than olive oil and is good for stir fries .
I found an online workout for the Fabulous Fifties yesterday ( who am I kidding ? ) !!! ;-);-)
It was a nice change from Pilates as it involved all sorts of very doable movements and periods of walking . Once I had found a way to change the music ( Shania Twain is a bit dated now!) and jigged about to more enjoyable music it was great ! I think it works like your programme SG with an on screen clock ticking down the seconds and minutes .
So I am definitely trying to be more active with daily exercise and that is a little victory for me this year .
We have had news of more family members in the UK contracting Covid and it is no longer a remote danger so we remain vigilant . The French are very reticent about the vaccine and will need a lot of convincing as less than 50% of people say they will take it .
Anyway there is a lot to be thankful for and absolutely V, there is no place for guilt . We are all different and working our way through as best we can and we should all be proud of ourselves !!