Cate's Diary

Each day I am feeling a little stronger mentally & physically. The weather is fairly ordinary but I feel Spring is not far off. My weight feels stable, although I wouldn't want to have too many citrus tarts, like I had this morning. Oh yum, it was heavenly! We went into town & took my LH's mum down the street this time & had morning tea with her to cheer her up, as she has had this bug & was miserable this morning when we called in. We succeeded in cheering her up at least.

No-one much is about at the moment so will scoot. I'm missing my WLF buddies. Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
COOOEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Where are you busy, busy people? All eyes glued to the Olympics? I'm a tad over them- especially all the media hype. No wonder our athletes have been in tears! All is well down here in Tassie. I'm eating well, feeling quite slim but have not weighed this week. I feel I am no longer obsessive about it, although I will continue to log everything I eat, drink & exercise into MFP. Mindful eating, daily exercise, meds kicked in & feeling good again. Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
Another sunny day! What am I doing on the computer? OK- time to get moving. Our OS is playing in the state 8-ball singles today & I may go in to watch him play in the finals, assuming he will make it to the finals. He has got off to a really good start, beating 2 very good young champ players, who have both represented Australia in the world titles! I can pick my LH up from the golf club along the way & then we could have dinner in town too. (Thai- YUM!) I had better get on my bike (literally- 10km coming up!) Lots of love xo Cate
 
Hey Cate,

So good to be back home and get a little caught up! It's raining cats and dogs here in Shenyang...a really gully washer...but I'm sure we need the rain, so we just roll with it! I'm so glad to hear you are doing better both physically and mentally...it just takes time to adjust your brain to the beautiful person you are! From the sounds of it (citrus tart) you are enjoying living and what a nice thing that is...I enjoyed my work in the US, then vacation in Seoul...probably ate too much, but that's just life! I did exercise as usual, but not sure I was able to overcome my eating...we'll see tomorrow when I weigh in for August.

Good to hear Spring is on the way in your neck of the woods...it's hotter than blue blazes up here on the other side of the world! I'll send some warm air your way, if you send some cold mine! (probably a good thing weather doesn't work like that!). Take care and enjoy the Olympics...I have to admit I havn't watched them at all...guess I'll have to get caught up on that too!


Good choices my friend,


Sarah
 
Hi Sarah. It's good to have you back. I must confess that my heart has not been in the Olympics this time around. I have my head in a book for most of it! The weather is warming up here & it has also been raining bucket-loads, but mainly overnight. You may be surprised with your weight because I think your metabolism would be so much higher with all the exercise you do these days. I know you won't worry either way as you know how to fix it, but good luck anyway with your weigh-in! Nice to have you back Sarah, xo Cate


Our OS was runner-up in the Singles & he played wonderfully! It was very exciting & a very high standard & we were as proud as punch!


I did over 10km again yesterday & will again today. My aim is to do 100km minimum EVERY month. My legs are getting shapely!! AT LAST!! YAY!!!!!

Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
its a joy to see u feeling positive!i loved that u said your legs are getting shapely!!!

i totally agree on exercising on bike and setting to do 100 km

how about golf?
 
Jess, you made me smile with your mention of golf. I'm scared to make a fool of myself & that's the truth. You might just give me a little bit of courage. I'm trying to push myself to go tomorrow! Trying!! I want to play. I do. I'm seeing the psych at 3pm in the afternoon tomorrow. I wish it was today really. I don't know why I'm so nervous about it all. I know it's silly. I do feel stronger mentally & this is like so many other situations that I have been through & have felt really nervous about, but then, when the time comes I am fine. I am too hard on myself & put too much pressure on myself to do exceptionally well. It's not ego. It's not that I think I'm great or anything, but I do set myself ridiculously high standards, therefore setting myself up for disappointment. Hmmm. Something for me to work on with the psych I think. My GP says I should not expect anything from anyone(incl. myself) & then I won't feel let down. Buddhism has it's appeal in that we should be emotionally detached. I digress........


Weight feels fine. I went out with my LH to the golf club yesterday & we tidied up a massive pine tree that had fallen on the course. It had been cut up but the needles & small branches, pine cones etc were halfway across a fairway & we spent 2 hours raking it up. I have a blister to show for it, even though I wore rigger's gloves. I loved doing it.


It snowed here yesterday morning. It looked magical. It was the first time in the 9 years we have lived in this house that snow had settled on the ground.

In the afternoon I rode my bike & did over 8km. It's the 7th of August & already I have ridden 44km this month!! I am loving it & my day does not seem right if I haven't ridden my bike. I love the rhythm of it.


Anyhow. I'm boring myself!

Love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Cate i do undersatnd you feeling nervous about golf and also for maybe making a fool out of yourself.I really do and i have avoided doing many thing through the years because of this BUT i honestly think that even if you play bad you are NOT making a FOOL out of yourself.You would be making a fool if you where drunk doing silly stuff hitting on people while married and thing like that.Playing a sport you like and even failing at start is NORMAL.

I remember the first day i went running i felt i am making a fool out myself.All theese street runners will laugh at me and make fun but as Kate said nobody would take notice and ALL of them where there at point zero sometime just like i was.And i made myself get over it well actually i madem yself run despite feeling like an idiot!!!!But i got better at it and the people i see that clearly are new at running i dont ever see them as been FOOLs instead i really im happy for them for doing what they want NOT caring about what I will think of them and just staying at home!

REALLY really i promise failing or not been to good at a sport is NOT making you a fool.And anyone who would think that about someone would be a Fool himself.


Besides this i remember your LH saying you are a PRO!!!!



Its a lovely feeling to NEED your bike or whatever kind of exercise!Isnt it???I also want to get back on track with my gym.

Glad you are feeling good these days Cate!!!!
 
AHello my lovely :)

Yay!!! I finally get to catch up with your diary :)

Glad all seems ok with the lump your sister had :)

OMG!!!! 100km cycling in a month!!! That is just awesome :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: I'm loving that you can see a difference in your body :)

I had MFP set at 1600 before i went away and it is quite strang seeing how much you can eat. I have lost the weight that i gained while i was camping :) i cant believe how quickly it has gone even though i have done no exercise what so ever. i Want to lose another 2lb to get me to 160lb and then i will change it back up. It makes life so much easier at that number :)

It was lovely reading about your day with D :) I am so pleased that you were brave enough to tell him everything and that you could both laugh about it too.....I love that you used the word 'skew-whiff' awesome word :)
Is it wine that you can't have with your meds? mine says that i can't drink with them but i have found that the occasional few is fine :) :cheers2:

Regarding your MIL.....When Nan needed to go into a home we told her that it would be for 2 weeks so she could rest and get better, It really worked and she had no idea how long she had been there.

I'm so glad you are doing good on your meds :) and so so pleased that your doctor is a great help and very supportive, that makes all the difference. I got a new perscription today, i had to see a different doctor but he was nice and told me how to cut down. He also told me about websites that give you stuff to read that can help. Its called 'moodgym' i will take a look when i get time.

I'm just reading 'coooeee' are you all watching the olympics? uuummmmm yeah :blush5: these games just seem so much more exciting, i suppose it's because they are here :) I am multi-tasking right now though, watching handball!!! and reading your diary :)

ooooooo, hope all goes well with the psych :)

I will try and catch up on your diary daily now :) (yours was the first i read, i had better check on others)

Love and great big squishy hugs mum :grouphug:
 
Jess, I typed this big long post yesterday & my computer crashed(again!) & I lost the lot. :( I wanted to make sure you knew that you have spurred me on to get out there & play golf. I will! I have set myself a target of handing in 3 full rounds or 6 half rounds before the end of September. The women have their championships in Oct & they have A, B & C division & I am going to make sure that I have a handicap in place by then so I can compete. It is thanks to you Jess! I really appreciate you sharing your fears with me & I love how we support one another. Thank you sweet friend, xoxo Cate
 
Hi Hun, It really does make a difference actually having home Olympics. I couldn't get enough of the Sydney ones, but can take or leave these ones if I'm being truthful. I am doing well on the meds & so glad that I decided to stick with them for now. I'll check out moodgym too. It was nice to share with D. It doesn't hurt to let those close to you be aware of how you are feeling. I am having one or 2 wines now most evenings but was too scared to have any alcohol for the first few weeks. I am finding I only want one glass usually. I'm going to blitz 100km a month as I'm up to 59.45km already this month. I have so much more energy again! I haven't weighed this week as I feel much better when I stay off the scales. Weird I know. I'm so glad you are back. I really miss you when you're away! BTW- it is NOT sad to buy exercise gear with your birthday money. GOOD FOR YOU!! Love you sweets xoxo[/quote]
 
Hey Cate,

Sorry I havn't been by alot lately...seems like the week after vacation just had me swamped. You are really doing well with all your cycling and gardening etc. I'm so glad you are feeling better and getting back into the groove! It' fun keeping up with you on MFP!

Good choices to you!


Sarah
 
good for you, you gotta start somewhere and only you can help yourself
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aw Cate!!!!!

ITs really because i know you like golf , you have said it and when you where playing you where enthousiastic about it even though you did fear it a bit.Its really true though i mean what i said!!!

I am soooo happy you will go golf again!!!Like your bike you really love it and its a shame to just let it go.


You hae supported me soooo much Cate throughthis journey you arewonderfull!!!!!

Lots of love!!!
 
Hi Sarah, No need to apologise for being so busy but thanks anyway! I feel so much better lately & love being so active again. I had a relative day off yesterday & only had a 20min very brisk walk so am rearing to get back on my bike today! My legs felt like a rest. Your legs btw are looking very shapely these days! xoxo Cate


Hi nickG & welcome to the forum. Have you thought about starting a diary & sharing your experiences? "good for you, you gotta start somewhere and only you can help yourself
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" Back in 2007 I lost 36kg and have stayed on the forum as I knew a life-long lifestyle change was necessary. Keeping a diary & offering support to others keeps me on track & helps me stay committed to maintaining my weight-loss. I am only 4kg above my lowest weight & quite happy with my body as it is but am aiming to gradually get down a couple of kilos & get fitter & fitter. Thanks for your visit. Cheers, Cate.


Hi Jess, I really do appreciate you spurring me on. You were so right about it all. Fear shouldn't stop me. I am feeling much more positive about most things now. Whether it's the meds or it was going to happen anyway I don't mind. I feel good & you have helped me along the way by being my own personal cheer squad. I love it! Lots and lots of love back to you sweetie, xoxo Cate


Weight- 79kg & stable:biggrin: Happy about that as I feel like I am eating so much more at 1660 cals per day!
 
10.03 on my bike, 30 min walk, spending time with my younger grand-son, the sun is shining, about to see the other 2 GK's. NICE!
 
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Hi nickG & welcome to the forum. Have you thought about starting a diary & sharing your experiences? "good for you, you gotta start somewhere and only you can help yourself
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" Back in 2007 I lost 36kg and have stayed on the forum as I knew a life-long lifestyle change was necessary. Keeping a diary & offering support to others keeps me on track & helps me stay committed to maintaining my weight-loss. I am only 4kg above my lowest weight & quite happy with my body as it is but am aiming to gradually get down a couple of kilos & get fitter & fitter. Thanks for your visit. Cheers, Cate.
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This place has definitely helped ME get on the right track for better nutrition and to get my booty moving! It is so wonderful to hear the motivation other people have and get to see some of the before and after pictures of some people. Definitely gotta have perseverance!
 
AHey Cate! You know the marathon thing is a long long way off...2014! No decision yet...but still thinking about it!
I am so glad to see your positive posts...and happy you ate happy at 79kg...I'm sure you look great and it's obvious you are feeling great!
I really look forward to reading your diary and also your posts in mine!
Keep up the great work, and thanks so much for helping me!

Sarah
 
Hi kimmyluna, perseverance is certainly the key! Losing 36kg wasn't the hard part- changing all of my old bad habits was & is. I think building your self-esteem is the key to treating your body with the respect it deserves. Now, that takes lots of time & perseverance & there will always be hiccups along the way. We must learn to really love ourselves & nurture our bodies. The WLF has been a wonderful support system for me & I have made many lovely friends over the 5 years that I have been a part of it. I can't see myself giving up posting here anytime unless I simply cannot any more. Thanks for visiting my diary. I'll have a look for yours xo Cate Hi Sarah, I know that the marathon is a fair way away (May 2014,) but the fact that you are even considering participating in it, is AWESOME! Our support is mutual & I too appreciate yours very much. It makes what we do seem more tangible & I love that I can say how I feel & share my innermost doubts & fears & get nothing but support & encouragement, without any fear of harsh criticism. I'm not sure that i would have achieved what I have so far without that support. Lots of love Sarah, xoxo Cate Had a lovely time with the GK's yesterday, albeit brief. Our OS had a great time away & had a well-deserved break. I'm really glad about that! My LH has gone to golf today & I think I'll stay at home. It's a beautiful sunny day & I may even get outside & do some gardening & also ride my bike later. I really don't feel like visiting either mother. I saw them both on Thursday. Mother-free day today! Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Just felt like sharing this photo of our lovely sons. Check out the view too! Oh so blue! I love Tasmania! xoxo
 
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