Cate's Diary
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Sometimes I plan out my imaginary wedding - not ready to plan out the funeral just yet!
That ceremony sounded really lovely, Cate.
That ceremony sounded really lovely, Cate.
I love that too.
Cate
Long term member
I always feel like planning our funerals every time we go to one & that is happening more often than I would like. I'll try to keep going with it, maybe just a little bit each week. I do want to be able to make people laugh a little. We have had good lives.
It was lovely, Em. G is very kind & open-hearted. I hit on a winner there. I never used to dream or plan my wedding as mostly I hate all the fuss, especially if I am at the centre of it. We eloped & I loved it. I have no regrets about doing that.
My focus has strayed again from losing weight, which is a shame as we are going away in a little less than 5 weeks & the weather will be hot, compared to here. It's too late to do much about that though. I'll try to lose a little bit before then but I can't seem to knuckle down. One or 2 glasses of wine have crept back in most days again.
Llama
Well-known member
Maybe you can't do much now but there's a big difference between losing 3 pounds and gaining them so focusing still makes sense, even if it's only to make getting back on track afterwards easier.
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, M. I hope so too. I'll weigh myself again tomorrow & try, try, try to have another crack.
It is, but hopefully, there will be no more for a while. I'm not feeling at all miserable
I'll stay on the ball, LaMa. If I drop even one kilo between now & then it will be one less I have to lose.
I have had an incredibly busy day. I mentioned to G that we might do a job today & he took me up on the offer. The drains around the house(where we had a snake at one stage) hadn't been cleaned since we had them put in. We knew they were full of leaves. We lifted up all of the covers & cleaned all of the rims & the actual drains. It was back-breaking work & I think we'll both be hardly able to walk tomorrow. We did a great job. It took hours!
Ugh, I did that twice a year on our old house because the roofs would get covered in branches and leaves. I really empathize with having to do that after a big build up!
Do you think it would help to pick up some non-alcoholic wine again? I notice how crave-y for sugar I get if I run out of frozen blueberries, which is my emergency dessert. I have been thinking lately that I'll make a list of emergency good-for-me foods.
Do you think it would help to pick up some non-alcoholic wine again? I notice how crave-y for sugar I get if I run out of frozen blueberries, which is my emergency dessert. I have been thinking lately that I'll make a list of emergency good-for-me foods.
Cate
Long term member
We haven't tackled the roof yet & I don't think we should. We have one more small square drain to do next. That will require gloves. I saw a rat go down it about a month ago. *shudder*
I have some non-alcoholic wine but it's bubbly & we almost always feel like red wine. It's getting a bit cool for bubbly. I had one small glass only last night & I won't have one tonight as G is playing golf during the day & will have 1 or 2 then tonight he's going to play pool. I also will not have any chocolate while he is out tonight. I will cut up fruit so that we have a selection handy at all times. I'll also take some with us this weekend as we're going away for a couple of nights to Hobart. I'll take a non-alcoholic bubbly with me this weekend.
I'll go finish logging yesterday's food etc & come back.....
Cals 1455. I have changed my cals to 1400. I think 1200 was putting too much pressure on myself. Yesterday I had some cake that G made. I'll freeze it & he can have it as a pudding. I didn't much like it but didn't want to tell him. 255 cals yesterday was one small piece with ice cream.
BF this morning was oats with a small banana & a few berries, nuts & a dollop of yoghurt. I think I'm a bit sick of it. It does stick to your guts though. I really feel like having cheese & cold meat for breakfast or eggs. Egg hoppers would be nice with some lentil curry!
I think it's good not to put pressure on yourself. I am experimenting with how to make this weight loss thing more carrot than stick. I don't do well with the stick if it's for a prolonged time period. I think it's a really good idea cutting up fruit so it's always there for you, and your alternative breakfasts sound delicious!! Is G doing better at moderation with going out? I really hope so!!
Also, more ugh to clearing out the drain with the rat!
Also, more ugh to clearing out the drain with the rat!
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Cate
Long term member
Thanks, M. The more carrot than stick approach is much better for me too. I think I need to allow myself a glass of wine if it's within 1400 cals, knowing that if I don't have it I will lose quicker. G is doing better with moderation when he goes out. He likes to drink but rarely to excess. His capacity is not high.
The drain will have to wait. Maybe tomorrow.
I have my final appointment with the ophthalmologist today. I must ask him when I should see about getting new glasses & what sort. I have been using my old ones for the computer & reading but take them off for walking & driving.
We'll do a little shopping & I am going to get a much-needed haircut. We may get sushi today.
The drain will have to wait. Maybe tomorrow.
I have my final appointment with the ophthalmologist today. I must ask him when I should see about getting new glasses & what sort. I have been using my old ones for the computer & reading but take them off for walking & driving.
We'll do a little shopping & I am going to get a much-needed haircut. We may get sushi today.
Oooo, sushi without Southern seasoning in it sounds delectable! I have to learn to make it myself, because I really miss it.
I think having the wine count for your calories is a great idea. I have heard that a half glass of wine a day can have health benefits and it's a small enough amount that you don't get the negatives. Maybe you could get out a little fancy desert wine glass or something to make it smaller, but special?
I need glasses, too. I wish I had remembered that before I moved. I have to figure out health care here.
Hope you have a nice time shopping and sushi-ing!
I think having the wine count for your calories is a great idea. I have heard that a half glass of wine a day can have health benefits and it's a small enough amount that you don't get the negatives. Maybe you could get out a little fancy desert wine glass or something to make it smaller, but special?
I need glasses, too. I wish I had remembered that before I moved. I have to figure out health care here.
Hope you have a nice time shopping and sushi-ing!
It's too much!
Why are all the nice things so bad for us? Who came up with that idea when they were dreaming up the world?Hope your haircut was a success.
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, Marsia, LaMa & Em. Our day was very tiring but quite successful. I will need to get new prescription glasses for reading I think, but there's no hurry. I think I'll wait until we get back from Queensland. I'm spending enough at the moment.
I did manage to buy new Merrell Goretex mid hiking shoes on clearance, which was lucky. I'm going to wear them today walking Arch. He's a bit off-colour today. He often gets a bit of an upset stomach but comes right within a day.
I also bought 2 pairs of winter PJs. We bought sushi & had it when we got home. It was scrumptious.
I had one small glass of wine before dinner.
Cals were 1257.
BF this morning is one of my favourites- 2 eggs & 1/4 avocado on 2 small GF toast with a little homemade tomato sauce. 341 cals.
I did manage to buy new Merrell Goretex mid hiking shoes on clearance, which was lucky. I'm going to wear them today walking Arch. He's a bit off-colour today. He often gets a bit of an upset stomach but comes right within a day.
I also bought 2 pairs of winter PJs. We bought sushi & had it when we got home. It was scrumptious.
I had one small glass of wine before dinner.
Cals were 1257.
BF this morning is one of my favourites- 2 eggs & 1/4 avocado on 2 small GF toast with a little homemade tomato sauce. 341 cals.
Cate
Long term member
I went for a 2km up & downhill walk with Arch & found the shoes really supportive & comfortable. I must look up what socks you should wear hiking to prevent blisters again. I know I did when Rob was doing lots of hiking & got blisters but have forgotten
I just looked it up. Merino wool is best & definitely not cotton. I might get some specific hiking socks I think.
https://www.kathmandu.com.au/how-to-prevent-blisters-when-hiking I bought my shoes at Katmandu. I really like their stores. We have some great outdoor shops in Tassie. Having proper hiking shoes again feels good. Next for some waterproof overpants.....
Cate
Long term member
OK. With 4 weeks to go before we fly to Queensland, I am going to attempt to lose 2 kg. I just changed my MFP goal to 1280 cals per day. BF was 310 cals.
I found this article this morning & I think it's interesting & worth having a look at on a regular basis.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Nutrition-needs-when-youre-over-65
I will go have a shower & take Arch for a walk before it rains & then get ready to go away for a couple of days. We will be eating out both nights & having breakfast at our accommodation place but I am going to do my best to eat well & drink moderately. I will walk a lot.
I found this article this morning & I think it's interesting & worth having a look at on a regular basis.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Nutrition-needs-when-youre-over-65
I will go have a shower & take Arch for a walk before it rains & then get ready to go away for a couple of days. We will be eating out both nights & having breakfast at our accommodation place but I am going to do my best to eat well & drink moderately. I will walk a lot.
