Cate's Diary

AOooooooo, How exciting :) Your holiday sounds amazing!!!!

Paris is so close to me, maybe i could pop over and we could meet up for coffee. (I make it sound like it's just a few miles away lol but i can get a train from london to Paris)

I can't believe you were cycling while on the phone lol That is brilliant.
 
Oooh, now that's an exciting thought! I would be tickled pink if you could meet us in Paris! WOW! What a thought! I thought I would have to wait for the day that you travelled to Aus. Let's hold the thought that we may catch up in person, next year! LOVE IT!

Re: riding my bike while talking on the phone. I am getting fitter & fitter & it feels great! Lots of love sweetie xoxo Cate.
 
I had a very full on day yesterday & feel quite knackered today. I didn't fit any deliberate exercise in really so that was not good. A day filled with mothers & grandchildren & shopping. I had an awful nightmare last night that had me waking up feeling very uptight. It was so real!

We may be booking & paying for our trip on Monday as they have offered a 15% discount if we do. We'll have to borrow it from the MIL until we cash in the super. The tour company have honoured the original quoted price & then said that there is also the 15% early bird payment offer. All up that's $400 saving on quote plus another $1200. Can't pass that up! I don't know if it's that making me anxious or what. My LH is about to ring up the super company & ask about cashing some in now.

I am eating well but struggling a little because of the nerves re the holiday I think. I must keep my eyes on the prize!! 75kg by my birthday. Re-focus Cate, re-focus. Fun, not fear!!!

My LH has suggested going & playing some golf today. I felt like staying at home but maybe I should go. It will make me feel better. I do feel uptight!

Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Just got home from golf- I practised on my own for about 45 mins & then played for 2 hours in very strong & cold wind. I feel so much better for it!! I actually got a bogie on one hole (only one shot over) & had a very mixed game but still really enjoyed it. I'm back to feeling really good about the holiday. We're going to use our gift voucher & credit card the balance as we will be able to cash in some super within 2 weeks. We have taken out a bit extra to get ahead a little with our bills. I really need to feel that we are not under so much financial pressure as I think that has compounded the stress the last year. I'll have to insure the holiday very soon as it would be awful to lose the money if we can't go for any reason. We are going back to the original dates & I will be in Paris for my 60th next May! :party:
 
We went to dinner at my SIL’s last night, with their family. It is our BIL’s 60th this week & their offspring put on a dinner the night before the party & my SIL asked her husband if he would like a couple of guests & he chose us. I was really flattered. We had a great night & I quick added 1000 calories as it was a feast, compared to what I normally eat. There was nothing unhealthy but lots of small courses. It was yummy food & a mix of many cultures- Portuguese, Indian…..just yummy! I drove home afterward so only had 3 wines. An excellent night but am very tired today & have to take Mum to lunch & then out to our 8-ball grand final tonight! I won’t be budging from our house tomorrow!


Our old dog, Ingrid is ill again today. She has been really struggling the last few months & had lots of blood in her very loose stools this morning. She turned 15 this week. I think we really have to contemplate having her put down. This happens often. It is a very sad thing but I think it would be the kindest thing to do. We have had her for 13 years & got her from an Animal Rescue shelter. She has had a good life with us. I made the call a month ago but then she rallied & I cancelled it.


It is time for me to get moving I think. I’ll get home as soon as I can & try to have a nap I think. Lots of love xoxo Cate
 
Hey Cate,

Sounds like you had a great night out feasting and making good choices! All sounds good to me! I'm sorry to hear about your dog...indeed sounds like it might be time to put her down...always a tough decision, but probably the most humane thing to do given all that blood.

Thanks for wishing me luck on the run, I did OK and I'm happy with the results.


Take care there lady and have a great weekend with your Mom.




Sarah
 
~We had a great night, last night. We lost the GF, but it was a good night’s 8-ball, played in good spirits. I invited them to our home afterward & the men played Snooker & I & the 2 women who went along chatted until 3am this morning. It was a really good night. All up I had 4 drinks over the whole night(8hrs.) No hangover! :D

~ Today we had a fairly quiet day but I still rode my bike(10km) & we have eaten very well. We are about to have a fruit platter, with our Sunday night's chocolate treats. I will still be under my calories for the day. I’m feeling good!

~ Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
AHeya sweetie :)

Yay, it would be awesome to meet up in Paris......Coffee by the river :) we will definately have to do it.

Sorry to hear about the dog :( I am starting to feel that way about our old lady too. She had a stroke a few years ago and she has many moments of wobbling and falls over alot but she seems really happy in herself. It is such a hard thing to do, realising when it is the right time. Thinking of you sweetie :grouphug:

Love and hugs sweetie Xxx
 
~Hi Hun. What a lovely idea. I hope we can catch up in Paris. How about you- entering in a half-marathon! WOW! That is so awesome sweetie! I’m not going to rush into having our old girl put down as she has rallied again. I hope we’ll know when the time comes. If I feel she’s suffering that will be our cue I think. How do you cope working with the hot VT dentist? I would probably drop stuff & blush all the time! It’s good that we are both feeling positive again. It is so important to both of us that we look after ourselves most of the time. Sending you lots and lots of love sweetie xoxo Cate


~ We are spending the day at home again today, which is nice. It’s another sunny, spring day & we think we may do some planting out. We have two Olive trees that we have been meaning to plant out for ages, but couldn’t agree on where they would go. Would you believe I gave them to my LH for his 60th birthday & he turns 63 in November? That’s funny! We have had a fence moved back since then & will plant them between our house & a shed, to hide the shed a little.


~I had such a good, sociable weekend & caught up with some lovely people. It has made me feel so good about myself. If I start to doubt myself again, I will have serious talks with myself! I know that sounds crazy but you can change the way you think & self-criticism is usually unhealthy.

Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
~Weighed this morning & have gained 2kg in the last 3 wks. I had obviously slipped my guard & have been adding extra sweet stuff (raisins, gluten-free cookies etc) with the usual result. I think I was starting to feel that I could eat these things without gaining, but, once again, the scales tell me otherwise.

~I have dropped my calories back down from 1550 a day to 1440 but will still put my exercise in. If I don’t lose at least 1kg in the next 2 weeks I will drop down to 1330cals a day & then to 1220 if necessary. I am determined to be 75kg when I get on that plane next April!

~It is now almost 1kg per month that I need to lose. If I went back on Cohen’s for 1 month it would disappear I know but I will see how I go.

~ I rode 15km on my bike yesterday (3 x5km) :D

Lots of love xoxo Cate ~
 
AHello my lovely :)

It would be so so lovely if we could manage to actually meet up in Paris. I will start saving and hopefully we can manage it.

Me entering another stupidly long race!!!!! I know lol totally insane but it will keep me motivated to keep up my running. I am following a training plan for my 10 mile run and it is really making me run for longer. 5 miles today and 4 miles yesterday....I will be doing about 19 miles this week!!! :)

You really made me laugh when you said about dropping stuff etc working with a sexy new dentist. Ya know what, i am really impressed with how well i have kept my cool. I dread to think what i would have been like when i was 'fat' if that makes sence. Being a normal size now has given me that little bit of self confidence :)

So glad you are feeling good in yourself. We need to remember these times when our brain is conspiring against us.

Love and hugs :grouphug:
 
“We need to remember these times when our brain is conspiring against us.â€

Oh boy, we sure do! We must not forget. That is great that you keep your cool with the new sexy dentist. Hun, it would be lovely if we could meet up. Who knows what may happen between now & then? I love the thought of it anyway, even if we don’t actually catch up. Sending you lots of love & hugs back sweetie.


I dropped 1.5kg yesterday morning. Phew! Must have been fluid, but also I cut out carbs for a day & ate nothing with sugar at all. Same again yesterday. Feeling back to normal.


My eyes are now well & truly on the prize, which is my 60th. I am SO excited I can’t believe it. I booked our accommodation in Rome yesterday. We will be staying in a tiny hotel built in 1500. WOW!! I wanted character & convenience & safety & I think I may have nailed it. I feel nervous & sick & excited all at the same time.


I’m going to go sit in my chair & finish off a silly old-fashioned who dunnit it, otherwise I’ll be looking up accom. in Paris as well. Plenty of time! Still to book airfares & insurance & the accom in Paris. Have the tour(paid for) & accom in Rome booked. YAY!!!!


Lots of love, xoxo Cate
 
AHey Cate, I love your koalafications! So pumped for you on your 60 trip, and low carbs.. I think too many carbs (rice and sweet and sour pork or chicken) is what has been keeping my glucose numbers a little higher than I wanted, and also probably was causing my plateau...so I'm back off that stuff again!
I'm so pumped about your 60 trip...almost like going myself,..well, almost! You will look and feel great!

Keep up the great work!
Sarah
 
Hi Sarah & anyone else reading my diary, I think that half the fun of a holiday is the anticipation of it. I am feeling child-like excitement about it all. I hope the excitement keeps out-weighing the nerves! I am practising my limited Italian but I know much more French, after studying it at High School for 5 years. I wish I had concentrated more! I even woke up this morning trying to think of the Italian word for no. There is so much French in my head & so little Italian. I do have a phrase book & will do some studying between now & then. What an excuse! I feel like I’m dancing inside at the moment. xo Cate

I played golf again yesterday & got caught in a wild squall. We got wet & cold but I still finished the round. I am determined to get those cards handed in to be able to get a handicap. Only 2 more half games or 1 full round to go! I played my best tee shot on the 3rd yesterday, got all excited & then absolutely blew it & ended up with 16 on that hole! OUCH! I still am loving it though & will only improve. I lost all confidence with my putting yesterday. I seem to be able to say to myself “Ah, but that’s golf†& move on. It has only taken 59 years to be so philosophical about any sport & not so hard on myself.

Today is take Mum to lunch day. I don’t really look forward to it as I’m never sure which Mum she’ll be but that is what I do now on Saturday. Wish me luck. I’ll ride my bike when I get home.

Lots of love xoxo Cate
 
Yesterday- had a lovely day with my LH. We did some gardening as it was a beautiful, spring day. We even ate outside & shared a bottle of bubbly. It’s nice to have a ‘real’ Sunday.

Feeling good today & have an ap’t at 10am to see the psych. I might leave it a couple of months to see her again I think. I'm feeling a bit of a fraud seeing her as I'm feeling so good!

Better get moving actually. Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Life is really good at the moment. I saw the psych yesterday & had a nice chat with her. She told me that she did find me an interesting person & that I should be on her side of the desk, doing her job. She also said again what a good person I am. I came away feeling great.

I did some op shop shopping & bought 4 pairs of ¾ pants. I don’t actually like ¾ pants but am going to start trying to like them as they would be good for golf & summer & our trip. 2 pairs are more sporty & the other 2 more like slacks. Hmmm. I can do this…….

I have decided to stay home today as I do get sick of going into town & feel like a day at home. I do love staying at home & having NOTHING planned.

Every day now I ride my bike & do a minimum of 10km. I don’t feel right if I miss now. I’m eating well & not snacking but have not weighed yet this week. Perhaps tomorrow.

Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Oh Cate, I'm so happy for you and glad that the Doc confirmed what we all feel for you on here...you're such a good person! Always ready to help and offer encouragement! and, good decision on the 3/4 pants...they will look and feel great...I've got a pair (dressy) ones on today and I love 'em! You are right...we're all on a good groove right now on mfp, and I'm believing that we will see the number on the scale confirm good choices, maybe not as soon as we would like, but we will see it!


Enjoy your day at home dear...you so deserve it!


Sarah
 
Thanks Sarah. That’s very sweet of you. I forgot to say that we both decided that I would not need to see her again & had a hug. I promised that I would if I ever felt I needed to again.


“Every day now I ride my bike & do a minimum of 10km. I don’t feel right if I miss now. “ Unfortunately, after a very healthy lunch, I succumbed to strong sugar cravings & ate a little bowl of sultanas & gluten-free sweet biscuits & some sugar-free chocolate! (424 cals! That was a lot more than my lunch!)


I decided to get back on my bike & ride until I was exhausted, which I did. A new PB of 22km today in total! Have put my dinner in to MFP already & have 537 cals up my sleeve, which I won’t use! I must stop buying tempting sweet things!


“Cravings always go away, and there are things that I can do to make them go away faster.

I don’t have to give into them.â€

(That is on one of my index cards)

Lots of love to all, xoxo Cate
 
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