getting it together... a new me.

hiya Judith
I just got back after walking home too! I am quite chuffed with myself How soon do you think I'd be able to start jogging? taking my weight into consideration.

hiya, i suppose when you feel ready and it's not too much effort, might be an idea to check with your doctor though. btw well done - that was some walk

thanx Judith hugs*

Ohh mysd! Can you find that discussion for me. I'll take any help I can get to influence my kids to stop smoking.

3 miles should take her about an hour to walk, depending if there are any shops on the way.

If that is the case, add half an hour per shop.

Hiya MysD hugsssss* xxx

I wasn't going to walk back at first lol, I took fares out of my purse but put them back. Then when I text mum (who was out) she said that she would give me fares back, and I said I would see how I felt. I felt ok to do it...so did! I have to say though, walking back felt longer and harder.
I sure wouldn't walk back if I were you...not uphill and definately not in the dark! my walk back was downhill I thought you still smoked! well done you! I will be a bit less yes, but when I get my weight down I will use the steps at home so can up my time again

Dog! only a couple of small newsagents and cornershop and 1 Morrisons on the way, but I didn't go in. Maybe it's not as far as I thought then, because it took me 30 mins (one way) how far do you reckon?

morrisons is fascinating. personally i could look at tins of baked beans all day.

I'll be looking at them all day too... as weights!

I am more interested in the new soup varieties.

Tropical, mango, and fruits of the forest are my current favourites.

Savak PM sent

Alcie I haven't satopped but that has made me aware that I really should (and I probably will).

It is not allowed to talk about baked beanzzzzzzzzzzzzzz here

tinned spaghetti? that's another of my interests. well i say interests but i mean obsessions.

exotic soups, beans spaghetti, whatever, I'll use them all, but I won't eat them

Alice I am controlling myself and keeping quiet.....

Awww go on... spit it out! lol

We will both regret it if I do so my lips are sealed

Awww this is killing me! lol.. pm me then please.

May I pass this time?

but of course ma'm

C'mon, mysD!

Spill the beans!

SPILL the beanzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!??!
Never! They are way to precious!

Don't be mean with the beans, mum..........

Oh to have some...


beans!

Oh, you are deprived over there in Italy?

Poor you!

I will think of you next time I look at my large portion spread out on the plate.

Yeah yeah rub it in!

I have been saying forever that I can't get any here

rub it in where?

Thought I would win but my notifier let me down by 15minutes

Just did a conversion, it's almost 21 stone mike 293lbs I think my height helps to carry it, I'm 5'7". I'm surprised you weren't first!

Before I had my 'problem' I was 18 stone and I am dead on 6ft tall.

That is quite heavy as you know so I really think you should see your GP for some checks before going in for that much strenuous excersise.
You build it up normally...3 miles each way will wipe you out.

No notifiers again I see. I am completely baffled now by stones and pounds, but still use inches. Either way that's too heavy to be healthy so keep up the walking.

@ thea ..inches is measurement though, you're confusing me lol. Do you use metric over there in Greece? I'm 133 kg

@ mike..18 stone at 6ft for a man isn't too bad, but as you say still overweight. I know I need lots of work lol, but I was heavier a few years ago before my hernia op and I managed to lose a few stone without consulting the dic. I'm sure I'll be ok, but thanks for your concern and advice mike I don't plan on doing that every day just yet i will build it up slowly and exercise on my fitness steps at home in between the walks.

I am 10 stone now
Putting on a little each day and will be feeling better at 12 I think.

I dropped 9 stone in less than 6 months give or take a month and one thing I noticed the most was how cold I always felt.

I had a veryinactive job and ate crap all the time but a lot of that was muscle which also went so I became quite skinny.

Just the breathing thing was worrying really as weights don't take into account BMI and other things.
Does sound heavy but could be not bad for you but terrible for another person.

dic

typo I guess consulting the dic would get the weight off too though aih? (correction- doc)

Yes it is a very good form of exercise

hiya shirley
I'm not sure if it is 3 miles, that was a guesstimate lol, but it can't be much less than that. I walk to the shops nearly every day, so not totally unfit lol and that takes me 10-15 mins. I forgot to take water, both ways, but will remember the next time. When I've got my trusty mp3 player I don't seem to notice the negatives too much, but water is sensible

hiya thea
Thank you svelte?
Even if I could afford a gymn I wouldn't waste money on them hon. A couple of cans of beans and get on the steps I bought a while back do the same job I have to say the parma violets and caramac bars were in the past, I don't eat sweets like I used to. I will send pm's weekly of my weight to anyone that's interested and maybe submit a photo each month

Alice I've just realised how dangerous that much weight can be so I'm right behind you, you are nearly 3 times my size although admittedly taller as well. So no more mylotting till after a daily walk, just head straight out and don't let the computer call

Thank you thea, I wake early each day but that may be the best time to walk, when it's quiet and less traffic, thanx for that advice

You are certainly svelte at 7 stone, thea!

I too am a mere racing snake at 14 stone. I may appear to be twice the size of you, but twice the man? I am not so sure.

Must be that staple diet you are on.

14 stones of snake?

lol@ snake ... I'm guessing svlette means skinny

Over here 'svelte' is quick, as in fast

Thank you MysD, kind of you to answer

Alice, mysD is trying to confuse you!

Svelte does indeed mean slender.

It is racing snakes that are fast.

snakes in the grass?

hiya astonysh
I don't think anything will discorage me, my mum said she's been worrying so I will do it for myself and her. I am not dieting but will cut down portion size and I'm definately not doing without a treat, that just makes you miserable and end up cheating. I'm sorry you can't shift the weight and wish I had some encouraging words or information for you, but for now I'm in no position to do that. Thanks for responding

hiya Lori hugs*
I'm glad that you got out of that hon and you and Rex are happy (thanks for the email reply x) I'm glad you took the cat! lol, what a brilliant name too! I think you read my mind about getting ideas for discussions as i walk and already have the next title I'm sure the MyLot crew will help me through this and give me loads of encouragement and support

hiya Irish hugs*
I was thinking briefly of that dark thought about it being too much too soon and taking a bad turn, but I will be careful. I actually stopped at a bus stop for about 30 seconds on the way back, but didn't feel guilty If my body tells me 'stop!' or 'rest!' I will Thanx hon

hiya Anora
It's 293lbs! which isn't much less than your 300, but you'd just had a baby! lolNow down to 250! well done My daughter has a wii fit but I don't think she uses it much...another passing fancy How could anyone not like you! ... well I like you and i'm sure your hubby loves you. Do you like yourself? because that's all that matters. A change in life, I like the sound of that, thank you.

Alice-

I can totally relate to your change. Yes, I like myself, but for a long time I struggled with it, especially as my first marriage was abusive. Now I'm married to a very loving man, who is very supportive. Have a wonderful weekend.

Namaste-Anora

hiya savak
I should really get my facts before stating anything and will try again to find out the distance. I had a quick look but didn't come up with anything concrete. One website said it was 10 miles from my area to Edinburgh castle and that's approximately 3 times as far as what I walked today. It's odd but once I get started and moving I seem to be ok, it's just the initial start off that I seem to be breathless, or after eating or drinking alcohol I won't overdo it, my body won't let me! lol, thank you

I would hate to think you would get half way there and run out of steam. That has happened to me by the way so I am talking from experience here. It's aggravating to find yourself stranded with no where to sit down and no energy to get where your going or to turn back.

If I feel I'm running out of steam savak I will top up with some Lot energy I've been on this road several times too and even failed at sponsored diets! but I was in the wrong company at the wrong time... this time around will be different I'm sure