tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34951529318943552382024-03-13T15:19:33.263+00:00Tina's journey with ww......Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-50831771444424205952011-02-24T08:40:00.002+00:002011-02-24T08:54:23.693+00:00I need a kick please.....It seems that every day I wake up in a really positive frame of mind. I eat a healthy breakfast, usually low fat muller yog or a bowl of half a tin of fruit in juice...what possibly could be wrong with that? ... But then, two hours later, at work,I'm attacking the biscuits with a passion!!?? WHY do I do this ?? .... I also seem to have developed an awful habit of eating at least, I said AT LEAST 3 packets of crisps a day....again, WHY? .... answers on a postcard please!!<br />I still badly want to lose the weight, so why do I self-sabotage in this way? It just doesn't make any sense..<br />At last Friday's weigh in, I gained 4lb. This is on top of the 3lb I gained the week before.ok, so I have had a couple of meals out in that time and had my monthly's, but this is half a blooming stone in 2 weeks.....AAAaarrgghhh !! I really need to draw the line ...<br />Ok to be fair on myself, I have still managed to keep off nearly 6 out of the 7 stone I have lost altogether, and I have been doing this now for nearly 3 years...so I shouldn't really beat myself up....It's just that I know I can do better...I want to get into the 11's again, ...and last Friday I was back to 13st 4lb....I really need to get a grip on this...<br />I haven't tracked in so long, or been drinking my water like I should. I think it's time to go back to basics...I know what I need to do, I know how to do it....I just need to get on and DO IT !!!<br />Weigh in day tomorrow... not sure what this is likely to bring, but I shall be back to report.... Today is day 1 of losing weight again..... watch this space x<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-54321294614673430382011-02-12T16:36:00.002+00:002011-02-12T16:37:03.124+00:00HELP !!!! .............Someone.... please help me !! I can't stop eating !!!! :O/ ... hormones...gggrrrr....<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-10862858333184914902011-02-10T12:42:00.002+00:002011-02-10T12:46:44.317+00:00Hi.... Just a flying visit to blog world to catch up with you all....<br />Feeling full of energy today. Have just taken my lovely little dog for an hours walk in the woods...its beautiful in there and listening to the birds singing is just a brilliant start to the day....<br />I lost another 2lb last week...total loss this year = 10 lbs !! Happy with that...although I have been rather nibbly this week and a touch worried what the scales will bring tomorrow :o/ ... (pre menstrual stuff...aarrgghh)<br />Life is brilliant still.... I'm as happy as a pig in mud... I probably look like one after my walk in the damp woods this morning !!!! But hey, do I care?...not a chance!! Happiness is something to grab hold of.....and believe me, I intend to...<br />Catch you all soon guys xx<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-66325373103375364542011-01-30T17:26:00.002+00:002011-01-30T17:33:21.548+00:00update ......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiKm99Oqn_ylAeMWrliow1-7ydJnfVtYDF6gBHqgFqtXVoqUE_i1y-SzlicxERdygrnbbEzOMda3sJ2CMYZ0lhuPPL0TDFzoKU37fYh9fIpyfy05ezDl12uvhxgMI_s5yfSJGZOIrUd0/s1600/Mum%2526+jim+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568033291204737922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiKm99Oqn_ylAeMWrliow1-7ydJnfVtYDF6gBHqgFqtXVoqUE_i1y-SzlicxERdygrnbbEzOMda3sJ2CMYZ0lhuPPL0TDFzoKU37fYh9fIpyfy05ezDl12uvhxgMI_s5yfSJGZOIrUd0/s200/Mum%2526+jim+011.JPG" /></a><br />Hi all :)<br /><br />I forgot to post my weight last week on the 21st....I lost another 2 lb taking me to 9lb off this year....over the moon. Back in the 12's ... 12st 12lb to be precise. But alas, this week I gained 1 pound... :O( . I did have 2 meals out though and a visit from mother nature (gggrrr...), so back to 12st 13lb. Hopefully a loss at the scales this coming week....head down and focus !<br /><br />Hope your all doing ok guys....haven't had much of a chance to look at your blogs, but will be having a nosey in the next few days.<br /><br />All still good in my world...girls are happy, I'm happy....still mad about my new man....life in general is just great.....<br /><br />Will catch you all soon guys...xx<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-50849962994881736442011-01-17T23:00:00.002+00:002011-01-17T23:09:07.423+00:00go me :O) !!Yay....Go Me !!!<br /><br />I have now lost 7lbs since the turn of the new year ...whooop whooop !! I mistakenly thought I had lost 6lbs, but silly me cannot count ...derr.....Tina note to oneself......"13st 7lb down to exactly 13st is **7lbs** not 6 !!!!! Idiot :o/ .....I'm in the F4N 11 challenge again this year and reported 6lb off, so if your out there Paul, it was supposed to be 7 !!! I will add that extra pound to this weeks weigh in on Friday if thats easier !!<br /><br />Feeling so positive right now.....even eating grapefruit for breakfast, and thinking about everything I am eating. Its so good to be back in the driving seat again. It's true that lifes events can change every aspect of your mindset.... the depression I have suffered over the last few years has been lifted, and along with that is my desire to get this blooming weight off again... can life get any better right now ?<br /><br />Will be back to report this weeks weigh in result on Friday......hope your all feeling positive ....just think everyone, not long til summer now....what a great incentive to get this weight off again !<br /><br />Catch ya soon xx<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-67077915469929890202011-01-10T22:28:00.002+00:002011-01-10T22:34:00.172+00:00Hi guys...<br /><br />Yay ! 4lb off in my first week back. I'm now 13st 3lb. I would say I am about 95% in the zone...had a nibbly day today, but will nip that in the bud tomorrow! Hopefully another loss this week will keep me firmly in the driving seat on the wagon.<br /><br />Life is still fantastic right now.... all good....very, very good :O) .....<br /><br />Have a great week guys. Will be back to post again very soon.... x<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-87091261114797256952011-01-02T18:04:00.002+00:002011-01-02T18:10:09.251+00:00Happy New Year xHappy New Year everyone.... I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year celebrations, I know for a fact I did.<br /><br />Back to the diet big time for me today and so far so good. I am feeling totally in control, focused and wanting so badly to get the surplus off that I have gained over the last 3 months. <br /><br />So I weighed in, albeit reluctantly ! With heavy boots and jeans and fully clothed I weighed 13st 9lbs this morning. I'm thinking that perhaps without the jeans, boots etc I may have got away with 13st 7lb, so that is what I will use as my new year weight.....Not brilliant, but to be honest, I thought it would be more. So watch this space. I am looking forward to those figures dropping, and feeling better in my clothes as the months go by. I am aiming for 12st initially, and will see how I feel when I get there !<br /><br />Good luck to all those starting afresh....together this journey will be much more fun....and guys, thank you once again for your continued support and lovely comments to my blog when I returned the other day...you are awsome people xx <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-21642046832969177372010-12-27T12:27:00.004+00:002010-12-27T12:52:16.043+00:00Hellooooo.....I am back .... properly this time !!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLgQRHTT5MQQ03I5SNXyqFAD1ea_-fM6tbXFRO66IyexMr34eCdrSYtnXP_w8qngv4Cs0fv-UpzAOr0LODePiUdDWGahhf_cV4kXO469FsYeHhZOEEEgdMoupicdLtHk2sy_pScZy7C8/s1600/jim+me+and+anna.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLgQRHTT5MQQ03I5SNXyqFAD1ea_-fM6tbXFRO66IyexMr34eCdrSYtnXP_w8qngv4Cs0fv-UpzAOr0LODePiUdDWGahhf_cV4kXO469FsYeHhZOEEEgdMoupicdLtHk2sy_pScZy7C8/s200/jim+me+and+anna.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555343799063880018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemtFGt2FWYXSOOXRgg_m5XMTjDfgzrHqF4w0Bcr1j2UxKr5JydClCVaxrM_cjlkAbAy9EGM7Opw1hYULAQbOulY9cNdthHfqNqtlDuRXDCwHoLkiLnwh0qK8qKN5FSybaMWDzhVXuuPY/s1600/jim+and+me+christmas+day.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemtFGt2FWYXSOOXRgg_m5XMTjDfgzrHqF4w0Bcr1j2UxKr5JydClCVaxrM_cjlkAbAy9EGM7Opw1hYULAQbOulY9cNdthHfqNqtlDuRXDCwHoLkiLnwh0qK8qKN5FSybaMWDzhVXuuPY/s200/jim+and+me+christmas+day.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555343790552524722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbfBxEgKdzaDNUOJeFjWTZOTbryOEuiJsChxsvhpuBH95ZiWuOtR6ZBi0F43xHBpnoS_Yz1qyuDENAHEu5sgLwnW3UyKax8VJcxjiRHYsnCDmTfCp8BZn6RXMtZGlaa1QsjwQ-V2soQU/s1600/jim+and+me+christmas+day+2010.bmp"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbfBxEgKdzaDNUOJeFjWTZOTbryOEuiJsChxsvhpuBH95ZiWuOtR6ZBi0F43xHBpnoS_Yz1qyuDENAHEu5sgLwnW3UyKax8VJcxjiRHYsnCDmTfCp8BZn6RXMtZGlaa1QsjwQ-V2soQU/s200/jim+and+me+christmas+day+2010.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555343784363410978" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVqnOV9okT4KXsievmOs9FNaBu5HJi7mSrCVPwV9TsPrOvv09qLNT8OnUBvqGPoof1BcpvXhLNG90FOHXyayG2V-95IBfjXe0qLfi2D9qgDhvRzmiaGcLN2xIspMyri7ifl8qjEddgis/s1600/gorgeous.bmp"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVqnOV9okT4KXsievmOs9FNaBu5HJi7mSrCVPwV9TsPrOvv09qLNT8OnUBvqGPoof1BcpvXhLNG90FOHXyayG2V-95IBfjXe0qLfi2D9qgDhvRzmiaGcLN2xIspMyri7ifl8qjEddgis/s200/gorgeous.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555343778561378482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1XEmkYKuBZGCmmmAxTK4XVyGnF8L_RQXo8zxyPZA_rpayF3TT9lo4gcDPs6mYQopK_xcqq7VO4DkAooXwpHA0HTIYqxHkGagrqB75e9vP2ojCTFU9N_gzvF3iPxbkdv31HK86Ep7_a8/s1600/mums+party+030.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1XEmkYKuBZGCmmmAxTK4XVyGnF8L_RQXo8zxyPZA_rpayF3TT9lo4gcDPs6mYQopK_xcqq7VO4DkAooXwpHA0HTIYqxHkGagrqB75e9vP2ojCTFU9N_gzvF3iPxbkdv31HK86Ep7_a8/s200/mums+party+030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555343767850542130" /></a><br /><br />Huge apologies for my absence, and a massive belated Happy Christmas and I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year....<br /><br />I have had so many things going on in my life this year. Some good and some bad, but right now, I am happier than I have been in a long, long time. I will fill you in as the weeks go by.<br /><br />The most amazing thing has happened. I have met a wonderful man called Jim. We met in October and my life has been fulfilled in such a way that I didn't think was possible. I'm unconditionally happy. There are no stresses or dramas, no arguing or moaning, no resentments or unhappiness... We both have 3 children each, and have met each others families....its all soooo good. I will fill you in a bit more as the weeks go by on this gorgeous man that has captured my heart.....I will leave you with a few pics though, so you know who I am talking about. <br /><br />However, all this happiness has somehow made me slip off the rails big time in the weight department...!! and I am determined to start getting a grip on my weight again now. I have been letting things slide in this department for a few months now, and if I don't jump back on the wagon soon, I am going to regret it big time !! Hence the reason I am back here for all your inspiration that you give to me without even realising it. So thank you bloggers for being here for me to turn through out the good and the bad. Your blogs are still amazing, and this time, I WILL be reporting in with weigh in results each week. I have not even weighed myself in about 6 weeks now. I'm dreading getting on, but I will. I am starting my weight loss journey again on the 2nd January, and I look forward to following you all in the new year.....<br /><br />I hope you are all as happy as me right now....its good to be back with a smile on my face x Piccys as promised .....<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-32670475282656443932010-10-27T21:37:00.002+01:002010-10-27T21:43:24.191+01:00what can I say ?..................apart from I'm so sorry. I appear to have been absent for some considerable time.... eeek !!<br /><br />A lot has been happening, and I've been working so hard too. I'm literally just grabbing a few mins away from the ironing to say hello. I hope you are all doing ok. Have not had chance to read your blogs, but I am determined to get on here at least once a week in the coming weeks. <br /><br />I have not weighed myself for about 3 weeks now, been slightly off the rails ...!! I will endeavour to put this right... NOW .... before its too late. I will weigh in on Friday, although I am going out for a meal tomorrow night which will not do me any favours the following morning !! However, I need to get a grip now....and the best way I know how to do that is by coming on here and reading your blogs that give me such inspiration.<br /><br />So although this is short and sweet, I am back, and again.....sorry for being a dreadful blogger lately !!<br /><br />Catch you soon xx<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-30254290273414983052010-09-15T20:14:00.002+01:002010-09-15T20:27:28.904+01:00note to oneself...need to blog more often !!x<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Helloooooo there !! How ya all doing ? Sorry its been a while from me again, so much to say, but yet not finding the time to get on here !!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Things are still going well with my new found freedom. I am enjoying being on my own, I don't have to answer to anyone and I feel so much happier. My girls are happier now too, and that is so important to me. How can one person make everyone else feel so miserable ?? I just don't understand the need to be like that ! But hey, there is rarely a day goes by now without me smiling, laughing, chatting and just generally enjoying life. What a great feeling !!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">On the weight front I am being almost saintly....I say almost because I seem to have a great system working for me at the moment. I am 100% good Monday to Friday, and then I have almost anything I want on the weekend. Last week I lost 3 lbs !! I am over the moon with that. I weighed in at 12st 6 lbs...which is only 1 lb away from where I was at the beginning of January, so yay !!! I'm feeling good about that. Just want to try and get back into the 11's again for Christmas (dare I say the C word in September lol!! ) .... I was 11st 12lbs last Christmas Eve, and I would be very happy to be back there again.....so watch this space !!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">So what have I been up to? I had a brill night out (what I can remember of it lol) with the lovely Karon on Saturday night. I don't even remember coming home, but Karon assures me we had a good time !!! I went to Gt Yarmouth on Sunday to spend the day with my girls....it was a beautiful warm sunny day. I suppose I had a NSV whilst there...I was forced kicking and screaming onto the roller coaster !!! I did it without need two seats to myself...lol...!!! My bum is obviously a lot smaller now than the last time I went on that about 20 years ago !!!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">So how ya all doing? I've been lurking a little just grabbing the odd moment or two on here to browse your blogs, and must say its good to see some people really focused and back in the zone....well done to everyone, as this journey is so hard, and to keep plugging away at it month after month deserves praise, so WELL DONE everyone !!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Its good to have a catch up with you. I'm going off to take my nail varnish off, have a lovely bath and just chill tonight....... the peace is amazing...the girls are on holiday and I have the whole house to myself....bliss !!!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Catch ya all soon my lovies xx</span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-9217512967262367782010-08-28T14:09:00.002+01:002010-08-28T14:25:25.440+01:00I'm back !!<span style="color:#cc33cc;">So sorry about my lack of blogging recently ! A lot has been going on, all good I may add, and life in general is better than its been in a <em>VERY</em> long time </span><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><em>!!!<br /></em>I had my lovely daughter Kirsty's engagement party to cater for on the 14th August. The party went well and it's good to see her and her fiance Mark really happy. My reservations about this relationship at first due to their age difference, is no longer there. The two of them are besotted with each other, and who am I to say it won't work? Its their lives, and I'm very happy for them, and I wish them every happiness.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">After the party, I had my uncle Frank stay for a few days which was lovely. He is such a happy wonderful little Irish man, and its always a pleasure to have him spend time with us. I also had a good girly get together with a couple of friends, one from work and one whom left our work place a year ago. It was soooooo good to spend some time with the pair of them. We polished off several bottles of wine :o) , munched our way through chicken carbonara, and the evening was just brill. So relaxing.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I'm also pleased to say that I am over the moon to be single now. I have not got any intentions of meeting anyone serious yet, just want to spend time with my girls. I now have the house signed over to me, and all in all, I am a very happy bunny. Life really couldn't be much better right now :o)</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">After my week off, I'm now back to work and busy, busy. My only regret is I haven't been able to spend much time off with my other two girls, Sophie and Shannon. But they are back to school in this coming week...... I cannot believe those 6 weeks have gone already !! ?</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">On the weight side of things, I have been almost saintly !! My willpower is back 100%. Some days I go over points, but immediately claw them back the next day. I'm so happy to be in the zone again. I am now going to go and have a look at your blogs and see how your all doing and I promise not to go absent again for so long !!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Have a good weekend guys xx<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-27440545671603609992010-08-12T09:02:00.004+01:002010-08-12T09:21:42.042+01:00pampering and over indulgence...!! but a great day...<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Had a lovely day yesterday. I won a pamper day for two people at Clarice House in Bury St Edmunds and decided to take along the lovely </span><a href="http://www.twinklestrek.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Karon</span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> as a kind of belated 40th birthday prezzie. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">We spent the day using the spa, sauna, steam room, swimming pool, had a facial, a manicure, a 3 course lunch...it was heaven !!! :O) . We even ended up dozing by the pool side.....it was the perfect relaxing day. Lunch was fantastic. I started with pork and bacon terrine, served with salad and granary bread...yum....then for mains opted for the Clarice burger which was huge !! This was served with fries...it was soooooo good and drizzled with cheese and bacon...I dread to think how many points were in that !! ...not had a burger that good before !! For pud I opted for an apricot pie with amaretto cream....to die for !! Needless to say, I have not counted the points at all...I was determined just to enjoy the day and worry about the weight later !! But the whole experience was fab and I would definately like to go back again. I'm really glad Karon enjoyed herself .</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">This however, was not the end of a brill day .... why does everything happen on the same day? </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">A work colleague from the Doctors Surgery is leaving and going to live in America, so last night was her planned leaving do. I got back from Clarice House about 6.40 and had to be at the meal (yes another meal!!!!) by 7.30 !! I just about made it on time, but to be honest I didn't really need anymore food !! However, some how I managed to divulge deep fried brie in breadcrumbs for starter, and steak and ale pie, mash and veg for mains, but I did pass on dessert... (sigh of relief from my stomach!)...Im still full up now 12 hours later !! But all in all a brill day and night.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Ive now got my daughters engagement party to look forward to Saturday night. Its going to be a busy 48 hours leading up to it, but I'm looking forward to it none the less. Should be a good night.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Not sure if I will step on the scales tomorrow....Ive got a feeling my 3 lb loss from last week is going to be history and a definate GAIN is in order !! Maybe I will be brave and go for it....will let you know how I get on if I do !!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-89115143027772163752010-08-08T18:36:00.006+01:002010-08-08T18:48:36.418+01:00I really must stop worrying what people think....<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Well things are going along quite nicely now. It's been 3 weeks since hubby left, and life is starting to pick up again. I'm feeling positive about things. I'm enjoying being free to do what I want without having to hear moaning from anyone else and my girls seem happier, which is great. And furthermore I've been totally focused on the ww side of things, and I lost a lovely 3 lbs this week !! I haven't had a loss like that for blooming ages, so it was very gratefully received.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I've now got a week off from work !! whoop whoop !! Really need a break from work. I will be busy however, planning and preparing the food for my daughters engagement party next Saturday night. We are catering for about 200 people, so its going to be busy, busy for me !! I am really looking forward to the party. Ive been shopping today looking for something nice to wear. I do have a lovely dress at home, but not sure about it....will have to do a fashion show I think in front of my girls to get their opinions ! Still hate my belly and arms which is what is preventing me from wearing the dress....but we will see. Its about time I started liking myself 6 stone lighter than I was, instead of always picking fault with the way I look.... will I ever learn to just relax and enjoy myself and don't give a monkeys about what other people think I look like ? One day I hope !!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-47866848500349232952010-07-28T09:13:00.002+01:002010-07-28T09:25:53.400+01:00<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Would somebody please tell me where the weeks are going? Time is flying by.... I just cannot believe that we are about to enter August already !!! </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I've been working very long hours this past two weeks, in some ways this is good. It's bringing in the extra money which I will be needing and it's helping to take my mind off all the other things going on in my life, but the only downside to this extra work is the hours I am away from my girls. Luckily 2 evenings a week they have dinner at their Nans, and 2 evenings a week dinner at their dads, and then one night every weekend they stay at their dads, so I'm quite lucky to have some good support. However, I now find myself with TWO DAYS OFF WORK!!! Me excited, YES !! So plan for today is to take youngest to the dentist, and then head to the shops with both of them. I'm really looking forward to spending some quality time with them.....hopefully go to the pictures today or tomorrow aswell...</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">On the ww side of things, I have been an angel, apart from last night. My eldest daughter and her now Fiance returned from her holiday in Corfu and decided to come round and spend time with her Mum :O) ... we ended up ordering Chinese, which was heavenly...I haven't had anything naughty in a long time, so I made the most of it !! I haven't dared step on the scales yet this morning, perhaps I will wait for Friday !!!<br />Hope you all have a great day xx<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-39980369690251838582010-07-24T18:45:00.002+01:002010-07-24T19:04:52.443+01:00One week on .....<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Well I have survived the first week since hubby left. One week today he went, and all in all its been a good week. I have not had any moments where I have regretted my decision at all, on the contrary really, even though pretty much he has text me every day to say he is missing me and wants me back. I have stuck to my guns and been strong. I know thats not what I want.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I'm trying to get organised as a single person. Finances are pretty much in order, and to be honest things are not looking as bad in that department as I thought they would be. With having two jobs this really helps, although sometimes I wish I didn't so I could spend more time with my girls during the six week hols. But its not as if they are little. They are capable of amusing themselves for a while !<br />Housework is proving a little tiring after long days at work, but although I'm pretty much on top of everything, I may rope in some additional help from the girls while they are on holiday ! They don't know it yet !!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Emotionally I feel happier than I have done for a long time. My lovely friend </span><a href="http://www.twinklestrek.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Karon</span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> came over Thursday night for a lovely natter and a cuppa. I think she could see a difference in me already! We talked for a few hours and had a giggle which was nice. If my hubby had of been there he would have moaned about someone coming over mid-week when he needed to get sleep before work, but now I can please myself!<br />On top of all of this, I am 100% focused on the ww front. In fact I have lost 2lbs !!! Im now 12st 11 lbs . Over the moon with that. I'm looking forward to getting the next 13 pounds off to be back to where I was before Christmas. I really feel in the zone again....hoooray !!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">So all in all a good week ! Thank you all again for your lovely comments on my last post. You really are such lovely people, and I really appreciate it. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I noticed this week that I have reached 100 followers of my blog !! Wow that is amazing ! I'm honoured and touched to think people want to know about me, especially when I have been down a lot lately. But thank you, each and every one of you, thank you for taking the time to follow me. It truly means a lot xxxxxx<br /></span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-82579446601101449342010-07-18T17:45:00.002+01:002010-07-18T17:54:52.507+01:00Its finally over .......<span style="color:#cc33cc;">After all these months of uncertainty, hubby has now finally left. He left yesterday. There have been tears, lots of tears, from both him and me. Although I dont hate him, or dislike him, I know I couldn't have carried on another month, let alone another 25 years with him. It would of been easier if I hated him. Instead of the tears there would have been anger, but no. I truly wish him happiness in the future. Its going to be a struggle financially for me, but I'm prepared for that. I dont know how I feel emotionally. Its odd not having him here, its strange not having someone to chat too like now for example when the kids are out. Its strange to have the bed to myself, its strange not to hear him moaning ...... there is a kind of peace in the air, a feeling of freedom......a fresh new life is just beginning for me....one of independence, and thats what I want x <br /></span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-67788963248494202132010-07-10T17:17:00.002+01:002010-07-10T17:30:39.562+01:00light at the end of the tunnel.....<span style="color:#cc33cc;">.... this picture seems to sum it all up to me right now.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">There is light at the end of the tunnel. All the crap I'm going through right now will</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">all be a distant memory in a few months time. And at the end of the tunnel</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I believe that there will be something better for me, something more worthwhile, something worth waiting for. I dont know what and I don't know when, but I have to believe things will be better.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXegRrqL4zy0U7MdUzUorMocAFHICflJAQSYRp7kjz-BwNm-kMdJk_7kKXGzMLutMP66NGtuFQlLrFfoQLFp0qErRxxP6S6cNdfNfH43Quk7ehsfwMO6mvMbuDcjgimIId-BiCAJrHtxo/s1600/light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel_l.jpg"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 186px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492313219453505234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXegRrqL4zy0U7MdUzUorMocAFHICflJAQSYRp7kjz-BwNm-kMdJk_7kKXGzMLutMP66NGtuFQlLrFfoQLFp0qErRxxP6S6cNdfNfH43Quk7ehsfwMO6mvMbuDcjgimIId-BiCAJrHtxo/s200/light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel_l.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><br />I've now told hubby its over. I've urged him to look for another place, and he has</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">an appointment booked to look at a house on Tuesday at 5.30. I've opened up a<br />new bank account in just my name to have all my direct debits transferred and<br />to close our joint account. I'm already feeling better by starting these little steps<br />to happiness and I'm feeling more positive already. Furthermore, I have been brilliant this week with the weight ! I'm back in the 12's, and thats closer to where I want to be....</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Whatever the coming months will bring, I'm ready for it. The ups the downs, and eventually a new life that I am fully in control of....<br /><br />Thank you for your support guys over the last couple of weeks, you help more</span> <span style="color:#cc33cc;">than you know x<br /></span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-10137005929477947182010-07-05T22:27:00.002+01:002010-07-05T22:35:05.056+01:00A heartfelt thank you x<span style="color:#cc33cc;">I just want to say a huge thank you to the lovely people that replied to my last blog. Your kind words bought tears to my eyes. You really are a great bunch of people, and your wise words have helped me along in the next step of my journey....</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">After a couple more incidents this weekend, with my 37 year old child (husband) , I know now that its most definately over. By the end of summer I hope for everything to be sorted. Houses and possessions are only material goods, my heart deserves more happiness than this.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Thank you all so much for your lovely words. Your all wonderful x x </span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-1665635670812705922010-06-30T23:43:00.002+01:002010-07-01T00:05:48.734+01:00Hello bloggers, sorry, but I think I need your advice - falling apartHi guys,<br /><br />Sorry, but I'm at the end of my tether.<br />I have so many things going on in my personal life and work life, that I don't know if I can cope anymore. I'm sorry to burden you, I just needed someone to talk to.<br /><br />I would like to thank you all deeply for those that replied to my last post. I had some lovely responses, and I must say, you are all so wise, I just wish I were like you. But the truth is, I'm not. I'm what they call a shrinking violet, have no self esteem, no value to my life, I don't think I'm worthy of anything. To be honest, 99% of the time I think of myself a a failure. I've always failed. In everything. There is nothing that stands out in my life as success, but my3 beautiful girls. I love my girls to bits, but beyond that ............ nothing.<br /><br />I told my father in law to f*ck off after my last post. How bloody dare he suggest my hubby of 3 and a half years should take half my house, when I have been in it 20 years. I don't want anything to do with them. They are scum and always will be.<br /><br />I reluctantly decided to stay put with hubby . Wrong !!! To be honest I feel sorry for him. He has a family that won't take him back, a wife that truly doesn't love him but pretends to. How bad is that? Ok I'm awful. But he said he would go to a solicitor to have the house put in my name, I didn't ask him to, but yet again, I didn't deter him either. He is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo childish. Only Monday night, after deep indepth conversations to stay together, wanting him to grow up, he decided monday night at 9pm to invite me to sit in the garden with him. I said yes. I sat out there, within 5 mins he was chasing round the garden the midgies with a tennis raquet. Fine. We were within our own 4 walls. It was when he decided to walk, bare foot, out of the garden gate to hit the midgies with a tennis raquet to all neighbours hedges, walking up and down the street that I was so embarrassed. I sat there in the garden alone thinking what a big child he is. I honestly know now that I don't love him. Ive tried, but I want a man, a proper man, not a 37 year old kid. I just have to tell him properly now.<br /><br />As to the weight, thats out the window now , and work is a whole new problem. F*ck it all, thats what I say x<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-2236572562070415422010-06-17T11:37:00.003+01:002010-06-17T11:53:34.375+01:00new beginnings .....<span style="color:#cc33cc;">I don't often talk about my relationship with my hubby. Not much to say really. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I haven't been happy for a long while with him, for many reasons. He does not get on with my youngest daughter at all, which is a real strain. They are always arguing. It feels that each of them is competing for my attention, which is hard when Im doing such weird hours at work. I get exhausted listening to them pick on each other to be honest.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">My hubby is also very childish. When I met him, he was still living with his mum and dad. This is 4 and a half years ago, and he is now 37. He has never had to start from scratch creating a home. He has never even bought a piece of furniture. In fact it has all been laid on a plate for him since he started living with me 4 years ago. I have lived in my home for 20 years, and bought and paid for everything. Ok, he does contribute towards all the bills, but I work blooming hard to pay my half too. But now, we have decided to split up. We have nothing in common, and although I dont hate him or dislike him, I have decided to end our relationship. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I have never liked his family, as you may remember from previous posts, but I really have tried to get on with them. Tried even helping them to decorate, had them over for meals, and yet not one word of thanks. They are all from a different world that I was bought up in, but now, I just want out of it....</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Bearing in mind Ive lived here 20 years, and it is the roof over my childrens heads, and I have paid for everything in it, my disgusting horrible father-in-law has told my other half to *take me for half the house* ... !! He has only lived here for 4 flipping years after leaving mummy and daddys filthy disgusting nest .... believe me, they have never ever worked hard to make things nice. Their place is disgusting, and yet, now, because I want to end the relationship, I could now lose everything. Life is the pits at times ..........<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-2942514287570908432010-06-13T22:09:00.000+01:002010-06-13T22:10:39.880+01:00<span style="color:#cc33cc;">How do you tell someone you don't love them anymore ?<br /></span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-38733595978008219352010-06-12T22:17:00.002+01:002010-06-12T22:37:20.029+01:00another weigh in .....<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Another weigh in and another pound gained ... hhhrrmmpphhh !! Back to 12st 13 lbs again :o( .... but TOTM did arrive 2 days before weigh in, so who knows what it would have been if mother nature hadn't of reared her head again. Oh well onwards to the next week..... having said that my mum has just treated hubby and I to an Indian meal, which was absolutely gorgeous and I feel totally stuffed !! I haven't had Indian food in over 2 years, so I don't feel too guilty !! However, its a good job its another 6 days til weigh in !</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Its been a busy old week again. Busy, but good. I feel something is about to happen on the house front. We are changing estate agents now to a local firm now, and feel convinced that this should get us sold in the very near future. I think the mistake we made was to advertise with a company from out of the area. Hopefully after the 22nd when the contract ends, we can make a fresh start and get moving soon. We have been to view several places recently, all rather nice, so just hoping they dont get snapped up before we get sold ! Would dearly love to get moved and settled before the end of the year, so fingers crossed.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">A lot has been happening at work and Im enjoying both my jobs right now, and feel very fortunate. To have 2 jobs and enjoy them both is brill. I never thought I would see the day where getting up for work was a pleasure , rather than a chore. The new challenge of Practice Manager is going well, so long may it continue.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I haven't been out at all lately though, so feel that needs to change. Darts has stopped for me at the moment, but the ladies of the darts team are having a get together tomorrow afternoon. Think I may join them for a glass of wine ...sounds like a good plan to me :o) ...</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">So all in all things are good. Positivity on the weight side is pretty high, but I have noticed my tracking is a bit hit and miss at the moment. Im guessing points and not always writing things down, so this week that is my aim, to make sure I track everything. Im still drinking my water, and eating healthily during the week, so who knows, I may even lose some weight this week ....</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Ok guys, so its over and out from me now. Keep blogging, I love reading them, and hope you all have a good week. TTFN xx</span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-23973405405839152022010-06-08T21:56:00.004+01:002010-06-08T22:03:53.836+01:00Angel or Devil ......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw7lRSvOFGt1S8ZQDmH6csAwDvjxL69h8t6t6CVpIgRckALjls55ayDCFxszBmftodZBXVWku_Zz8uxzkTFFYArzx84LA7y7T7jP57or3uKnS9klbqdE1ApLN2sXPEVlrfXywyLoewVg/s1600/angel107.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 172px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480511100615901154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw7lRSvOFGt1S8ZQDmH6csAwDvjxL69h8t6t6CVpIgRckALjls55ayDCFxszBmftodZBXVWku_Zz8uxzkTFFYArzx84LA7y7T7jP57or3uKnS9klbqdE1ApLN2sXPEVlrfXywyLoewVg/s200/angel107.gif" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qIGoCs5jizhTLdAMT3rf6JGA47VHGo_sDpxaL7ptgFE-1jS0M0V0hoQEpB9qjuuPS49Gu9QQspoirek1WEHRwzLEEvMNl6T5yvAn6W1XmrXu8w-Yme21B0F4AbhVeX3srpcGYHnRNIQ/s1600/devil.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480510808395128914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qIGoCs5jizhTLdAMT3rf6JGA47VHGo_sDpxaL7ptgFE-1jS0M0V0hoQEpB9qjuuPS49Gu9QQspoirek1WEHRwzLEEvMNl6T5yvAn6W1XmrXu8w-Yme21B0F4AbhVeX3srpcGYHnRNIQ/s200/devil.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Half way through the week ..... Angel or Devil ? ..... truthful 75% Angel ... 25% Devil ..... will it be enough to swing a loss on Friday ? . .... mmmmmmmmmm......x<br /><br /></span><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a> </div></div>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-80147447143799167362010-06-06T22:12:00.003+01:002010-06-06T22:27:15.809+01:00determination, trainers and Christmas !!<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Hi Guys </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Yet another week has passed since I last wrote my blog, and I simply cannot believe how fast this year is going. The weeks are all blending into one and to think that we are only 2 weeks away from the longest day of the year, and then the nights start drawing in again is quite a frightening thought !! Before we know it, the *C* word will be on the cards, and that brings me to my next focus on my weight loss journey.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Now I'm sorry to be talking about the *C* word in June, but I'm going to aim to be back in the 11's before the tinsel is out and christmas crackers are pulled !! </span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I had a STS this week. Im 12st 12 lbs. Last Christmas I weighed 11st 12 lbs, so I have gained a stone in 6 months, and Im determined not to gain another pound more. My new enthusiasm has seen me take to my trainers today to do a fast 2 mile walk first thing this morning, and Ive eaten like an angel. I WILL see a loss on the scales this week. My water bottle is ready, there is fresh salad in the fridge, and there are no more excuses. To help me focus, I am going to photograph my weigh ins (if I remember !!) every Friday morning to help keep me accountable. As I dont get weighed at class, I think I need you guys watching my weigh ins so that you can all keep me in check. Hope you don't mind. If you see the scales going up, please feel free to give me a very stern kick up the **** !!!!</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Thanks guys x x x<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495152931894355238.post-86110544706093420312010-05-31T09:21:00.003+01:002010-05-31T09:42:27.732+01:00my week ..........<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Having had a brilliant healthy week, I felt terrific. Eating healthily, exercising , tracking and drinking water ... me ? Yes, totally for a whole week !!!! It made me feel great, but you can guess how I felt when Friday came, time to get weighed and I see a one pound GAIN looking back at me !!!!! What ??! How can that be? This weight loss malarkey can be so cruel sometimes ......</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">But hey, Im determined. Im not going to let that beat me. Although, however, my halo has slipped slightly with having fish and chips on Friday and a mammoth BBQ yesterday, and also my boss at work has started to get into the habit of buying lunch for me last Thursday and Friday. They were healthy lunches, but none the less, must nip that in the bud. His selections have been rice and pasta, and both hold water so maybe I will just ask for a salad if he does it again this week, bless him. Don't want to go hurting his feelings, or he won't do it again, and its about time he appreciated me !!! Anyway, claw back has begun today and Im determined to get a loss at the scales this week.<br />Life in general still hectic, but right now Im loving it. I had a massive clean out in my daughters bedroom this week. Ive never seen so much rubbish !! But I decided it had to be done. 3 black bin bags later and her bedroom can now be called a bedroom instead of the local dump. Just got to do the other daughters bedroom today, and that will make me feel better. Yes I know they should do it themselves, but they are sooooooo lazy and they never do it properly anyway, so I may aswell do it.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">My house is still up for sale. Its been on the market nearly 6 months now and Im getting fed up. Ive been to look at 2, 3 bedroomed bungalows on Saturday and we have another one to view today, but why oh why won't someone buy mine :O( .... its not a bad house, in fact its a lovely house. Ive done so much work in here, but I just feel its time to move after 20 years. I need a fresh start. So cleaning out the clutter now, hopefully will save me some work when and if we get someone interested enough to make an offer. We have only had one offer in all that time, although plenty of people looking round, but I can now see why they say selling a house can be one of the most stressful things people do !! Fingers crossed now that we have dropped the price a bit, that someone may come very soon and buy it !</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Anyway, on a scale of one to ten for life right now.....Im going to give it an 8 . Like I said, its hectic, but good. All I need now is to move and lose this weight and I will be happy !</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Anyway take care guys. Still love reading your blogs . Catch ya soon x<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/29zbnk5.png" /></a>Tina xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10146287508161227637noreply@blogger.com2