Cate's Diary

Thanks hun, one of my biggest hurdles is not over-eating or resorting to 'comfort eating' (read shoving food down my throat!) when my LH is away. I don't like staying home on my own over-night. I used this week-end as a chance to really get myself back on track 100% by working out an exercise plan & that's what I started on Monday. It felt like I over-came a big hurdle & I think that may be the first time that I have done it. It's always good to learn a lesson or feel that you passed a test (especially self-imposed ones!) Exercise makes us both feel so much better Kate. So happy for you healing so fast & getting back into it! Wee hoo!! Thanks for visiting sweets, xoxo Cate


Food- I'm not sure if anyone wants to know what I eat on a typical day but Ii will tell you what my favourite breakfast is at the moment-

2 slices gluten-free toast, topped with 99% fat-free mayo, a little home-made rhubarb chutney, 4 asparagus spears & 1/2 an avocado, a little cracked sea salt & cracked black pepper. YUMMY!!!!


Exercise- I went to a Tuesday Tai Chi class yesterday & it was fine, although I think 3 of the 4 women in the class had perfume on & I'm still sneezing! Next week my old class should be back in action! Today I plan on getting back on my bike as warm-up & doing my weights again. This time I'll up the weights to some extra reps. Maybe instead of 10 reps each set I'll do 2 sets of 8. Mon, Wed & then either Fri or Sat will be the days I do my weights. This is what i did year before last & I loved having definition in my arms. It made me feel so much stronger as well. last year most of my weights work was moving big, heavy rocks, so I haven't lost the shape but have lost a little strength over Winter. Doing weights (only 2kg!) really changes how I feel about myself.

The old Helen Reddy song, 'I am woman' always pops into my head when doing them-

'Oh yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to
I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman.'

I'll come back later & report. I often (used to) say I'm going to do so & so & then end up doing something totally different!

I have a few things I have to do so had better get moving & do them. Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
What a great day! I achieved a lot today & got off my butt early. I did lots of housework(didn't count it) & my exercise for the day was-

Exercise-

30 mins walk, followed by 3km on bike (6 mins,) followed by 2 sets of weights (185 reps in total) then 35 mins Tai Chi.

I have just had a shower & I feel wonderful! I still have 1234 cals left for the day & we are about to have some fresh, home-made Vietnamese spring rolls with dipping sauce for our dinner. YUM!

I'm going out to 8-ball tonight & won't even be tempted by any of their supper as where we are going usually has sandwiches, party pies etc. They also don't have any bottled wine so won't be tempted by cask wine.

Our YS & his GF are coming home with us & staying the night so I may have a drink with them later. None of us have to get up early!

Cheers everyone, xoxo Cate.
 
AHi Cate, thanks for all the lovely words you’ve written on my diary all these past weeks. They were really appreciated. You’re a really good motivator.
Congrats on getting to 79 kg. It’s nice to see you’re feeling better and that you managed to start exercising again. I’m also using the stationary bike and don’t find it so boring if I’m listening so some really good music. One of my favorites is latino because has so much rhythm and just invites you to move.
 
Hi Mady- I listen to music when on my bike too, but I think I need to move it somewhere else, perhaps with a better view. I often read a book while I ride & then I forget to check how far I've been etc & stay on for longer, but not as fast. I feel that I am back in a routine again. With me it's like a light switch that I flip on. I was just struggling to find the switch. I'm really glad that I have been helping to motivate you sweetie. It helps us, I think to know that we are part of a supportive & encouraging community. There is information galore in the forum & support when we need it. What could be better? I am enjoying seeing you become more confident as you go. Thanks for popping in to my diary xo Cate


8-ball!! Woot Woot!!!

My husband's 8-ball team had to win last night to be a chance of making the finals in 2 weeks time. Only 4 players turned up(you need 5!) We knew that one might not make it as his wife had to have an operation. I rang the 2 others & no-one answered so I had to play. OMG! I was so nervous!! I shook like a leaf- played some good shots & some very ordinary ones. At one stage I had 2 shots on the black & messed it up, but he gave me another chance & I doubled the black into a middle pocket to win the game!! I was so excited! It was my first ever win in competition. I have only ever played when I absolutely had to (maybe one or 2 games a year.)

I got a call from one of our players & he apologised for not letting me know but he had to fly out to New Zealand 1st thing this morning as his dad is very ill & he couldn't come. So I had to play in the 2nd round again, & once again, some really good, shots a couple of awful ones, but doubled the black in with confidence to win my 2nd game ever in comp!! Both games were against quite good players so I was tickled pink! (btw I had a couple of wines for 'Dutch Courage!') I lost the 3rd game but played quite well & really enjoyed the night although I was so nervous. On the drive home my LH said "You realise that if it wasn't for your 2 wins we would have lost that match!" :blush5:


I think that my active afternoon gave me the confidence & the adrenaline to actually play well. I think that it carries through to everything that you do. We are almost certain of playing in the finals now. Happy about that!

We have our YS & his gf here & I can hear them stirring so will scoot for now. Lots of love to each & everyone of you, xoxo Cate
 
Cate sorry you know i was sick:puke:these days....im going to read your last posts on here!Hope all is well



Well i can se you are really putting exercise in your daily routine!!!!thats fantastic!!the best is that it makes you feel so great!!!!Im really glad you decided this Cate!And well done for 79 kgs!!!!!!!!!!
 
Jess, I know you have been sick sweetie. What a bugger! I'll pop back later & do my diary entry as I have to take our YS & his gf back into town & then take my mum to lunch. Had a great day with them yesterday, including a big walk around our block. xo Cate
 
Have really enjoyed this last week & I think it's the getting back into the routine of daily exercise that's done it. Had a nice time with Mum yesterday after dropping our YS & his GF off. Did a big shop after dropping Mum back & prepped up heaps of salad things when I got home, only a little while before my LH got home from work. I was quite tired after my exercise from the 2 days beforehand & last night I fell asleep in my chair & my LH had to wake me to go to bed. I slept through until 6.00 this morning when I was WIDE awake, bright-eyed & bushy tailed! I quietly got dressed & set off for a walk through the bush, leaving him a note. What a lovely start to my day. I saw a couple of wallabies & an Eastern Grey Kangaroo along the way. I pulled out lots of bracken fern on our track, getting it ready for when my younger sister arrives in a couple of weeks. Our neighbour has gone right around the fence line clearing it on both sides so I must make sure I keep it that way!

I'm getting excited about my sister coming & have bought some food for her so that she doesn't have to bring anything. If anyone thinks that what I eat is restrictive they should see what she eats!

My LH is just getting out of the shower & is about to go to golf & then a meeting. I think I'll stay at home today & put my energy to good use, cleaning out more cupboards. My house is getting so tidy!

Lots of love to each & every one of you, xoxo Cate
 
AHeya Cupcake

I totally agree that exercise totally makes you feel better in yourself, it does with me anyway :)
Awwwwww your walk sound just totally stunning :) It is sooooooo cold here that i am dreading my run on sunday let alone go out walking!!! It looks like it's gonna rain all weekend here :( (the rest of the country gets snow) I am dreaming for the summer, can't wait.

I'm loving all your energy :)

Sending you lots of love and have a wonderful time with your sister :)
 
hey Cate,

Thanks so much for posting in my diary about the good bye letter to the "old me"..I'm going to do it.


I agree with Kate, your walk with wallabees and kangaroos just sounds so nice! Austrialia is on my list of places to go...since we're living in China, it is still far away, but at least closer now than from the US. One of these days!


Keep up the good work and thanks again!


Sarah
 
Hi hun, YOU......dreading your run?..... yeah right!! :smilielol5:I can't imagine you not wanting to run now even if there's rain, hail, thunderstorms or snow! Maybe the old Kate would have preferred to curl up on the sofa & read a book but the new Kate? Pft! She's a runner! You are inspiring so many people to get off their butts Kate. You're a darling. I'm really enjoying having so much energy. It would be more fun to exercise with someone else but even when I don't really feel like it I'm pushing myself. I'm excited about my sister coming! Can't wait! Lots of love to you too sweets, xoxo Cate


Hi Sarah, It's funny but I don't think of anywhere being so far away because everywhere is so far away from Australia. I absolutely love living where we do. It's like the best of both worlds. We have so much space & live amongst nature, yet I can drive to a small city in 30 mins & a bigger city within 40 mins or our capital city in about 2.5 hrs. We know how lucky we are & appreciate it very much. The good-bye letter was not my idea originally (how many ideas are?) but I think it's a really good one. We need to let go of our old selves & embrace & learn to love our new selves. Cheers, xo Cate


I'll pop back later on today. My Mum has had a fall during the night & I am calling in on my way to a meeting. She seems ok but the doctor will check on her later. She's very shaken by it. Poor old thing :beating: xoxo Cate
 
AHeya Cupcake :)

I totally loved my run this morning :) My sunday morning run is probably my favourite time of the week :) It must be to get me to set my alarm to get up and out for 9am!!!
Jane and i were talking this morning while we were running saying how going to the gym to run was hard work but sunday morning runs was like going for a coffe and catch up

Glad you are enjoying your exercise, it definatly does give you more energy :)

Sorry to hear about your mums fall, hope she is ok.
 
I envy you your Sunday run with a friend for company Kate. It sounds so good! I think I'll go walking with my LH tonight as he asked me if I wanted to go for a walk around the golf course with him while he plays. He doesn't often ask me so I'll go. It's a lovely course.


Mum- is very shaky & was in bed when we called in the morning, but was out of bed & in her chair when we popped back in the afternoon. She couldn't stand unassisted though & I had to pull her up to get her dressing-gown on & get her to hang on to me. They had to put her in a wheelchair to take her to the toilet during the day. She's lucid though but just very shaken. I hope she's not so shaky today. I'll ring soon & can call in again this afternoon on my way to the golf club.


Yesterday-We went to the State 8-ball AGM & it wasn't too bad. It was a good thing we did as they wouldn't have had a quorum without us. It's the 1st one we've been to & we will probably go again. I represented our local association & my LH the Dev. assoc'n to make it a quorum. To be truthful I quite enjoyed it.


Today- My LH is at work so I will potter about & do some housework. I am going to be a little bit too busy this week with grand-kids as my ex DIL is away & it's our OGS's 1st week of High School. I'm having our GD during the day tomorrow, the 3 of them on Thur night & all 3 again from Sat lunch to Sun lunch. What a time to pick to go away!


Weight- was back to 80kg. Not happy Jan! I knew it felt tentative so will have to have a few very good days to get it back down. Today is day 1 of being very strict! NO WINE!!!! NO SNACKING!!!! I won't count any exercise!


Feeling a bit worried about mum today I think. Also I rang my brother last night to tell him about mum & it seems like he just couldn't care less. He somehow makes it seem like I'm having a go at him, instead of what it is, which is keeping him informed, as if he does care. He also managed to nag me about the furniture that is still sitting in his shed. I told him I would ring them this week but they had been told that we weren't in a hurry so were probably waiting until they had a half empty truck on a back-load. Oh well. I'll ring them today.


It's quite cold today for Summer. I had better get moving soon to buck myself up. Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
"I am the only person who has control over my eating habits.

I can always resist something if I choose to."

Starting today I am going to list an affirmation, a saying or a quote at the start of my diary to help motivate me & keep me strong. Today I am going to eat very healthily & not go over my calories. I am going to exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes EVERY day. My allocated calories are 1420 per day, to lose 1lb a week but I usually eat more because I put in my exercise. I'll still put it in but I want to stick with 1420 cals per day for 6 days a week! Today is a new day 1! I can do this! 1kg has freaked me out. I liked seeing my weight in the 70's. It inspired me to drop my GW to 72 but now that silly 80 number has thrown me into a bit of a tail spin! Silly I know, but......

Bye for now, xoxo Cate
 
Hey Cate,

I love the quote...yes, we are the ones in control of what we eat. Don't let the 1 kg freak you out...it could be anything...(that's why I weigh once a month...I hate the possibility that fluid retention, a big meal the day before, non-ability to exercise..you name it will show up in 1 week and wreck my confidence!). It may sound stupid, but that's me!

You might need to mix up your diet and exercise routine a little and increase your water intake...sound counter-intuitive, but water really does help lose weight! Sometimes we get in a rut and it just doesn't come off. I don't know why...just know that it happens (and it sucks when it does!) You do your runs...that 's great! You might want to do the elliptical for 1 day a week and use different muscles. I'm thinking I might start doing a run on the weekend ...of course, I won't be able to see the kangaroos and wallabees like you (mine is on a treadmill, looking at a city street!), but I think it will be good to do a change up.


Keep the faith dear...and keep on writing us here...we need you!


Sarah
 
Hey Cate,

I love the quote...yes, we are the ones in control of what we eat. Don't let the 1 kg freak you out...it could be anything...(that's why I weigh once a month...I hate the possibility that fluid retention, a big meal the day before, non-ability to exercise..you name it will show up in 1 week and wreck my confidence!). It may sound stupid, but that's me!

You might need to mix up your diet and exercise routine a little and increase your water intake...sound counter-intuitive, but water really does help lose weight! Sometimes we get in a rut and it just doesn't come off. I don't know why...just know that it happens (and it sucks when it does!) You do your runs...that 's great! You might want to do the elliptical for 1 day a week and use different muscles. I'm thinking I might start doing a run on the weekend ...of course, I won't be able to see the kangaroos and wallabees like you (mine is on a treadmill, looking at a city street!), but I think it will be good to do a change up.


Keep the faith dear...and keep on writing us here...we need you!


Sarah
 
Hey Cate,

I love the quote...yes, we are the ones in control of what we eat. Don't let the 1 kg freak you out...it could be anything...(that's why I weigh once a month...I hate the possibility that fluid retention, a big meal the day before, non-ability to exercise..you name it will show up in 1 week and wreck my confidence!). It may sound stupid, but that's me!

You might need to mix up your diet and exercise routine a little and increase your water intake...sound counter-intuitive, but water really does help lose weight! Sometimes we get in a rut and it just doesn't come off. I don't know why...just know that it happens (and it sucks when it does!) You do your runs...that 's great! You might want to do the elliptical for 1 day a week and use different muscles. I'm thinking I might start doing a run on the weekend ...of course, I won't be able to see the kangaroos and wallabees like you (mine is on a treadmill, looking at a city street!), but I think it will be good to do a change up.


Keep the faith dear...and keep on writing us here...we need you!


Sarah
 
"Don't eat anything your great-great grandmother wouldn't recognise as food."

~ Michael Pollan.

Hi Sarah, I don't normally weigh often- maybe once a week & the last time I relaxed my weighing vigilance I had whacked on about 3kgs so I'm too scared to leave it for a month any more. I know it's probably water weight. I drink lots of water- sometimes too much I think. It's ok. I know it will go again. I tell everyone else not to stress over the scales but some days we worry over anything & everything. My day ended up being an excellent one & I had a calorie deficit, without counting any exercise.

I caddied for my LH (lovely husband) last night as he seemed to really want me to go with him. It's a very hilly golf course & I pushed his bag for him. It rained & was quite chilly but I really enjoyed it. My calf muscles let me know they were there! I did the bar for them afterwards as well & about 20 people stayed on for a while, which was really good for the club.

Food yesterday-

Favourite breakfast atm- 2 pieces GF toast, with a little rhubarb chutney & fat-free 'mayo' with 4 spears asparagus & 1/2 avocado-(338 cals) YUM!!

Lunch- salad with 1 hard-boiled egg (161 cals)

Mid afternoon snack- GF crackers with a little brie & some prosciutto & some Territory Beef Jerky (256 cals)

I had one generous glass of red wine (153 cals)

We had a late, very light dinner- smoked salmon salad (198 cals) when we got home,

Followed by 2 GF lemon wafers & a stick of licorice.

Total cals- 1355 (615 remaining when exercise is factored in but still <1420 cals consumed.)


Today- I have our 5yr old GD for the day as her Dad is at work, her Mum is in Melbourne, her older brother is at high school, her YB at day-care & she doesn't start school until next week. She is transfixed by our new T.V. that I got together yesterday. Our old one was analogue, with a set-top box & only 32" & squat & ugly. This one is 40" & with a perfect picture. We were having so much trouble with our old tv so bought one the other day on the credit card, even though we really can't quite afford it. :blush5: We are owed quite a bit of money so hopefully will get some soon. We'll manage I'm sure. I'm trying to save for our holiday so can nick some from there.


I had better go spend some time with my GD.

Lots of love to each & everyone of you, xoxo Cate
 
Hey Cate,

sounds like you had a great day! I know what you mean about some days...it just feels good to have positive reinforcement...and we all look for it from the scales! Sometimes I just don't trust an opinion...no matter who it comes from...but from something factual that cannot be contested...that's different...we have to believe it...good or bad!

Congratulations on the TV...sounds like a real rocker! Have fun with your GD...one of these days I'll get to see mine again. She lives in KY in the USA...and we're in China...so Skype it is!

Take care and we're rooting for ya!

Sarah
 
AHi lovely,
Sorry to hear about your mum having a fall and being so shaky afterwards... I hope she's doing better now. Did they tell you she was okay when you called them later on? I know how much a bad fall can shake someone up...
Good on you for completing Day 1 of your plan like a trooper! Am I allowed to say 'don't worry about that silly number too much' without you laughing and pointing at me? ;)
xx
 
Hi Sarah- I had a lovely day with my GD. We went for a walk to get the mail (1km return, steep hill) & then after lunch I decided to take her for a long walk through the bush(3km?) I ended up piggy-backing her through the rough stuff & a bit more, but she did very well. I had to bribe her to get out of piggy-backing her for the last stretch though as I didn't think I could do it again. She's quite tall & a bit over 20kg I think! The tv is a beauty & was long over-due! We can't believe how good the picture is. Cheers, Cate.


Hi Joh- I know- those damn scales! The trouble is I know that I'm doing something wrong food-wise as I'm really bloated & uncomfortable & I had always put that down to gluten or wheat & now I'm totally confused! Even though the Naturopath told me not to worry about cutting down on Salicylates, of course I did. (The woman does not know what I'm like poor thing!) My diet for the last month has been so different to my usual one. Most fruit is high in Sals so I have hardly eaten fruit. I think I need to start over again! GAHHH!!! I'm bloated up like a blimp today & feel awful!!

My Mum is not feeling good today & I'll call in to see her after Tai Chi. They didn't get the doctor to see her the other day apparently but they spoke to him twice during the day. She seemed much better in the afternoon on Sunday, when we called back. Monday she said she felt much better & went to the dining room. Yesterday she was in the living room when I rang, which was a good sign I thought. Today she says she feels awful & very shaky but is walking. I'll make sure the doctor sees her tomorrow when he visits.

Sweets, you can certainly say "don't worry about a silly number" as I have said it often enough. Truth is, it does our heads in. If I was feeling slim & healthy & well today I wouldn't care less. I feel like a big, fat whale. I know it's bloating but it feels terrible. I'm just not sure what to do about it. I have an appointment with Inga next Monday & hopefully she can steer me in the right direction! My head is all over the show with this "no dairy, no wheat" "I think you also have an intolerance to Salicylates" etc. There's not much left to eat. I did have a little cheese 3 days ago but surely, it wouldn't be that. I used to eat lots of cheese & had no bloating problems! :willy_nilly:

Sorry sweetie, I'm going on & on & am in a bit of a foul mood today. Picture me running around in circles, like a chook, with it's head cut off!

Thank you Sarah & Joh for visiting my diary today but apologies to you both (& anyone else reading my diary today) for being such a grouch. Saying that I'll go find something to put at the start of this post that might be appropriate. No, I'll put it at the end instead!

Love to all, xoxo Cate

"I am grateful for being alive today. It is my joy and pleasure to live another wonderful day"

At least that made me smile. Life is good! Says the beached whale.......:blush5:
 
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