Cate's Diary

Such handsome young men your sons are Cate...and you are right...Tasmania is beautiful!! Wow, One of these days I hope to get there to visit! You are so right about the forum...sharing our thoughts and actions without fear of reprisal is such an important part of this for me!

Lots of love, and thanks for sharing!!


Sarah
 
They are lovely men Sarah! I just love that photo & am going to have it printed up & framed. Tassie (as we call it) is such a beautiful place & I am so happy to be living here. Moving here in 1985 was one of the best decisions we ever made. My LH comes from here originally. I'm missing our YS & haven't heard his voice for about a month now. I'll try to ring him tomorrow I think! It's hard with them being 16 hrs behind us.

The forum is a great support system & I love being a part of it. MFP is also a good tool for keeping track of your food & exercise & I like having both systems in place. I don't think I'm quite awake yet- haven't had my morning black coffee. I'm going to visit both mothers this morning so had better get moving. Lots of love, xo Cate.
 
"Lapse does not mean collapse."

I just saw that in a newsletter & thought it a good one for sharing.


Had a great day yesterday & rode 20.2km on my exercise bike. A new PB!! I'm feeling really good today and am spending the day at home & will hop on my bike again later.


Woot Woot!!!!! Now I know that Spring has sprung as a little swallow was just peeking in the window & hopped into their nest. Every year they arrive within a few days of the previous years & they are here!! YAY!!!!!!!!!

:party: SPRING!!!!!!!!!!

Feeling good, getting fitter & fitter, feeling slim. YES!

Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
Good job Cate on the cycling!!! So good you had a Personal Best!! Sexy legs on the way!!


I love the quote you found!! Feeling lethargic today...needed your quote! Thanks!!


Sarah
 
Thanks Sarah. I did another 11.66 today. Is this becoming an obsession I wonder? If so, I guess it's not a bad one. At least tonight I won't be asleep in my chair for most of the evening as we have to go out to 8-ball. Psych ap't tomorrow morning first thing. will report when I get home. Nervous! Cheers, Cate.
 
Seeing a psych sure left me feeling lacking in energy, so no bike riding today. I came home & had a Nana nap! The first time is the hardest I think as you have to almost explain why you're there. I gave her some tips as she wants to lose weight. She was very keen to know what I have done to get it off & what I do to keep it off. I came away from seeing her with a little more confidence than when I arrived. She thought I was a very kind & good person! She wanted to know what my LH does or says to make me feel important, especially with our sons and seemed to think that he may not have been such a great role model to them in the respect that they don't fuss over me. I told her it's my own doing, that I tell them not to buy me presents etc. This year I didn't get one present from anyone. She was also amazed that i hadn't been to uni. We had so much ground to cover & I think she found me very interesting & conflicting. I don't think I can easily be labelled or pigeon-holed. It was an interesting exercise & I will go see her next month again.

We have to go to a boring meeting tonight & it's freezing cold & raining. I would much rather put on my warm exercise gear & hop on my bike soon & then stay home tonight. *sigh*


Our OS got very drunk last night & was very silly & quite irritating. I think he's rediscovering his youth.


I will ring our YS on Friday morning our time & catch him before he starts work. I'm looking forward to hearing his voice again. He seems REALLY busy, but happy!


Nothing much to report so will head. I'm knackered today!

xoxo Cate
 
Hey Ya Cate!

Sounds like your trip the Psych went well...exhausting but well! I suggest you stop immediately telling people not to buy you presents...you are so worth it! My mother used to say that, but she was always so blessed when we (6 kids) did get her something (ours + my father's idea and my Dad always made sure we treated my Mom with the utmost respect!) I think your psych is right...LH needs to ensure your boys treat you better...is it planned that he go see this same Psych?!

I got off a little early today and went to the Dentist...good report for me, then we came home and I changed clothes and we went out and bought a bicycle...now we have 2 so that we can go riding together...I'm not in your league yet, but I sure did think about you when we bought it!!

Have a good rest day and try not to snooze through the meeting!


Sarah
 
It did go well Sarah. It's funny you should ask but she did ask when my LH was going to see her. I got my back up a little when she did. I'm very defensive obviously. I promise I will stop saying "no presents" as this year's birthday was a real non event!

How exciting that you now have 2 bikes!! Riding a bike outside is so much fun! I haven't tackled our YS's Avanti bike yet. To go anywhere up here I first have to go down a very steep hill & it's a very narrow rural road but then I would be on a highway, with no bike path. Then of course I would have to try to get back up the very steep hill to get home. My little Korean car struggles with it! I would love to ride on bike paths! You will love it! How is the outside air where you are?

Our YS is on Facebook right now. We were going to call him tomorrow morning but he said I can call now. I just did & he's gone to the bathroom apparently. Well.... he had disappeared anyway. I'll try again in a sec.....

We went to the meeting last night but treated ourselves to a Chinese meal beforehand. We had 2 steamed dim sims first & then shared one main course & a serve of fried rice, which is plenty for us. It was nice. The meeting was ok. It's the last one for the year thank goodness.

I just rang again & got the answering machine again. This could be an expensive call when I eventually get through!

We may be going for a game of golf today. I need to get 3 games in before the end of September. I really don't feel like going anywhere today as I have asthma. The medical centre I went to yesterday is new & the carpet glue smell was still strong, even after a month!

ok- I'll try one more time & then I'll give up. Ringing Canada again....... xoxo Cate
 
I just spent about 15 minutes catching up with the last few days & clicked on something weird accidentally & lost the lot!


Whoops!!!


Precis- feel great, been very active, had a really nice few days- played golf with my husband, spent quality time with my Mum/ older son & the 3 GK's; spoken to our younger son too(very happy), spent 3 hours getting wood today, Spring has sprung here & the weather is great.


I had better post this quickly!!

xoxo Cate
 
Hey Cate, have you tried "skype" for calling international? If not..you really need to check it out...it's much cheaper than traditional phones or cellphones! Just go to skype.com. You can make a call for free if you are calling computer to computer...or at a very cheap price if you call from your computer to his phone... may help you!


Well, for the bikes...I loved it...once I got to the park! The ride there was...let's just say..hectic...dodging people on sidewalks, honking horns, cars on sidewalks, cars running red lights...etc..not so nice! I was so relieved to finally get to the park and ride on the paths, under nice weeping willows...very nice...worth the hectic ride there...but then we had to go through the same stuff to get back home...wiped out all the "zen"! Today, I went back to the park (in the car with the driver) and walked and ran in the park..much nicer as I can just avoid looking at the stress outside from the back seat and someone else does the driving!


Take care and hope your asthma gets better soon,


Sarah
 
Hi Sarah, I will use skype when I can afford a new laptop. My current one does not have a camera & the sound is all distorted. Our YS uses it all the time but I think computer to computer would be best. I think I want an ipad next or another, smaller laptop. I rarely stay still when on the phone!
It does sound like a hectic route to get to where you can ride happily. Your big walk and run before breakfast sounds like a wonderful start to a day. We're not doing too bad for 'old girls!'

My asthma is settling down again. It had been good for ages but I think the carpet glue got to me a fair bit. It is so strong. I don't even want to think about perfumes, smells etc on our trip next year or I won't be going anywhere. Put that thought right out of my head now! I'm feeling pretty good at the moment & starting to get excited about going away for my 60th but feel I could change the plans easily & go anywhere really. Africa, Sth America, Canada.......so many places I have not seen! I had better post this quickly before my computer has another hissy fit! Lots of love xo Cate
 
miss you thinking of you in my messyhead,read about not eating well for a week.hope you are feeling good

i have a headache so i really just want to turn the computer off and sleep its also 3 am.will get back tommorow to catch up

lots of love cate:grouphug:
 
Hi Jess, I'm fine sweetie. I haven't been eating badly, just too much real food. I have been spending much less time on the computer lately as well. I have felt like I didn't have much to say though, which is an exception for me! Take care of yourself sweetie & try to stop stressing so much if you can. Much love, xoxo Cate


Played 9 holes of golf today & really enjoyed it again. My LH is being so supportive & coaching me. He's getting better at it as he's inclined to coach me too much. I am looking forward to getting a handicap (another 2 full cards to go) as then I can go out on my own as well & just play as much or as little as I like. I guess I could do that now but I want to hand in cards & get that handicap organised.


I'm quite happy at the moment and feel like life is back in balance. I have dropped my cals back to 1500 but will continue to put in my exercise as I feel that is the right balance for me. 1660 was too much! I feel really good about my body and am wearing closely fitting tops mostly & not feeling even slightly self-conscious! YAY!! It has taken about 5 years though & sure wasn't an overnight thing!


Whoever reads this know that we are mostly in the same boat. Getting healthy & slim is not easy but is so worth it. We must love ourselves & treat our bodies with the respect that they deserve. Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
Another good day. Caught up with another of our nieces yesterday, who we haven't seen for over 10 years. She was living in Spain for years! We met her lovely husband & they are coming for lunch tomorrow & most likely staying Sunday night. She has always been lovely & it is so nice to catch up with her again. They are expecting their 1st child!! There has been so much conflict in my LH's family- between his 2 brothers & it is lovely to be able to get on with his brother's offspring. We have stayed out of it all but have kept this part of the family in the loop. She said some absolutely lovely things to me yesterday which made me come out in goosebumps! I don't know quite what to do when I get compliments but I have taken it all on board & have been left feeling very loved & valued. Being told I am such a good person is possibly the best compliment i could ever get.


I rode my bike when I got home for lunch(14.5km) & had a very light dinner. I am taking Mum for lunch today. I feel a little tired today, for some reason (hay-fever?) but feel really good about myself.

Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Originally Posted by cate


Hi Jess, I'm fine sweetie. I haven't been eating badly, just too much real food. I have been spending much less time on the computer lately as well. I have felt like I didn't have much to say though, which is an exception for me! Take care of yourself sweetie & try to stop stressing so much if you can. Much love, xoxo Cate



Played 9 holes of golf today & really enjoyed it again. My LH is being so supportive & coaching me. He's getting better at it as he's inclined to coach me too much. I am looking forward to getting a handicap (another 2 full cards to go) as then I can go out on my own as well & just play as much or as little as I like. I guess I could do that now but I want to hand in cards & get that handicap organised.



I'm quite happy at the moment and feel like life is back in balance. I have dropped my cals back to 1500 but will continue to put in my exercise as I feel that is the right balance for me. 1660 was too much! I feel really good about my body and am wearing closely fitting tops mostly & not feeling even slightly self-conscious! YAY!! It has taken about 5 years though & sure wasn't an overnight thing!



Whoever reads this know that we are mostly in the same boat. Getting healthy & slim is not easy but is so worth it. We must love ourselves & treat our bodies with the respect that they deserve. Lots of love, xoxo Cate
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So True Cate...we are all in the same boat! Getting healthy and slim is sooo not easy, but it is soooo worth it. I'm glad you are feeling better about yourself! Me too... not sure what to believe on my scale these days...now that I'm weighing more often, I see the fluctuation that I never saw when I only weighed once a month! You know your body and you know what you need to maintain...that's a great point to be in!


Love ya, and thanks for being my cyber friend...you've helped me more than you know...both here and on mfp!


Sarah
 
You're very welcome Sarah. Thank you! Our support is very much mutual xo Cate


Have had a very busy & enjoyable last few days & have spent lots of time with our niece & her husband. It has been wonderful! The whole visit was positive and also helpful in that we are now even more aware of what is happening with my MIL as they have stayed with her for 2 nights & spent 2 whole days with her. Her personal situation has become much worse than we knew about & it really is time she was in care. What a huge battle lies ahead of us!! Scary!! I just wish she would see it herself & decide to go into care. *sigh*


We had a lovely dinner party last night with our niece, her LH, my MIL, my SIL, our OS & his GF & sat drinking wine until 1am talking. Our son drove his grandmother home so we could sit around chatting freely & our niece has only just left. There has been much water under the bridge within the family & I am really glad we have had this opportunity to re-confirm the close bond we always had with her & now her delightful husband. It was really lovely!


Ate healthily last night. Did over 10km during the day & will again today. Am up to about 185km for the month. Feeling GOOD!

Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
AHello my lovely :seeya:

Yay!! I finally get to catch up on your diary. :) I always seem to be saying sorry for neglecting you :( Hopefully i can get my life back on track and manage to keep up now!

Firstly, check out your boys. Such nice looking lads :)

Glad it went well with the psyc. i've just remembered what the dr told me about the 'mood gym' website. I need to try and check it out because i know things are not quite right at the moment.

I am blown away with how many miles you are doing on your bike!!!!! That is just sooooooo awesome :hurray: I hope i can be as good with my running as i really have to up the amount i do to get fit enough to do my run in october. I bet you have those sexy shapely legs now huh :)

Thank you so much for always being there for me mum, even when i am a totally crap forum daughter. :grouphug: Loves you xoxoxo
 
Kate, you are a LOVELY forum daughter, but a very busy one! I have really been surprising myself with the stationary bike riding. My brain has started telling me that 10km is the minimum, when once anything between 2 & 5 sufficed! I am starting to get some tone in my calves, but above the knee is another matter. Quite happy with where I am atm though, which is good. I'm very tired today though & pulled the pin on going to Tai Chi and visiting Mum. I will hop on the bike very soon & then maybe have a Nana nap!

I love it when you're about sweetie & happy that you're about again, xoxo Cate


I miss our niece & her LH now that they have gone back to WA. It was just lovely catching up! Our YS wishes he had been here to see them too. It was such a nice surprise. Things are much worse with my MIL now, in particular with her hygiene, & we have to face the fact that she really needs to be in care, but also really doesn't want to go. It is VERY difficult! Our niece stayed 2 nights with her & the details are quite gruesome. She has been hiding much from us.


I am going out tonight to an 8Ball final so had better go have a ride of my bike now & then nap if possible.


Lots of love xoxo Cate
 
Am in the process of locking in our trip next year to Europe!! It's very exciting!! We have decided now to do what we want to do, rather than what everyone else is recommending or suggesting. I don't really want to be spending much time in airports & we both feel that we can take a month but no longer. When both of our mothers are gone it will be different. We are going to fly to Rome & spend about 4 nights there, then go on a 21 day Intrepid tour to Paris, which also includes A few days in Switzerland. We will spend a total of a week in Paris. We are not sure of exact dates at this stage as if we go on an earlier tour I will be in Paris for my 60th, but it will cost an extra $600 each, but if we go on the bit later one I will turn 60 on the tour & will be in Switz I think. I am waiting to hear back from the travel agent, after she hears back from the Intrepid rep, as they quoted her less before. It would be great to have $1200 extra to spend but I would love to be in Paris on my birthday. So many decisions! I'm getting excited though! So.....no trip to Greece afterwards as we think it was going to be too much. No travelling via Canada to see our YS either. That will have to be another trip if he stays & then we would do a Canada/USA trip. Who knows where he'll be next April/May anyway.


I also discovered while on the phone to Kate, the travel agent that my passport has expired. EEK!! Good news is I will have a new photo taken. My old one does not look like me at all!! 32 kg heavier & soooo fat in the face!!


Another 10km on my bike this afternoon- 215km for the month!!!

I was on the bike when she rang me back & continued to talk to her while cycling(had done 8km at that stage @ 32km per hour. On the tour we will do some cycling & I will have good strong, cycling legs. I will have to get out there & ride our younger son's bike in readiness now!!

WOOT WOOT!! I feel a little like a kid today I must admit!

Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
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