Hi all,

Welcome to the ups and downs thread for March 2017!

This is place for those who need support, as a place vent and share your life comings and goings. Please join us, and keep us company for what's left of March (and beyond if you like )

Hi all,
Thought it was about time for a proper catch up, but I suddenly realised it’s March, and we’re due a new thread. Responding to all you posts from Feb here!

I don’t think I said a proper hi to all our newbies last month! Hi to all I’ll try to say something to you all, but sorry if I miss anyone, I’ve a lot to catch up on!

Hiimawkward – how is weight watchers going? I hope you’re able to get your motivation back with it! I know what you mean about losing your weight loss mojo – it’s so tough to get the same thing second time around, especially with mental health issues weighing in too.

Jessica – it’s good to see you posting again. Huge congratulations on losing 8lbs at WW – that’s amazing! Hope you continue to lose

Cinnamonhearts – you’ve managed some great weight loss in the past, I hope you’ve managed to get some control back over your diet. It’s very tough when your mind seems to be against you. You will get on top of things! Have you made it to the gym much this week? I know what you mean about it feeling more sociable – I went through a spell of feeling just completely lonely and isolated, and it was one of the things that helped to pull me out of my worst, even though I'd only say hello to the receptionist. It’s a great thing to keep up with if you can. Did you get your prescription? I’m also really fascinated by the CBT techniques you mentioned. I’ll need to look into it more.

Helianthus – how did your job interview go? Please let us know how you're getting on with your drawing too.

LovelyLeah – I’m sorry to hear how you’ve been struggling. I hope today has been a good day. You sound very lucky to have a lovely husband! I can understand the strain you are under, it can't be easy. You guys sound like a great team, and you'll pull through.

Lisa – how is your new place? And how are your ears doing now?

Kathleen – I’m sorry things kicked off in your house again. I really do pray things will settle soon. I hope your journal helped you! Wow, I can’t imagine growing up as one of 7 children - 1 sister is hard enough for me! Big birthday for your son, I hope you guys had a lovely celebration! It must be very bitter-sweet to be celebrating and commiserating at the same time. I can’t imagine

Holly – I completely forgot about daylight savings until you mentioned! That will be lovely, although I hate getting used to the new time. Wow – I’m so impressed with you managing 6 days without sugar/flour! Your meal plan sounds fab – I need to take a leaf out your book!

Monica – I really hope your nerve has eased off – how painful! Thanks for taking time to post to us despite it.

Oh my goodness, that was a long catch-up! You've all been so busy, and it's lovely to see so many new "faces" around the forum.

I'm sorry I've been so absent, it's been a busy period for me - work is busy, and I also took on an extra project in my personal time, which has taking a lot more time than I thought it would. On top of that, we've been continuing to get to grips with OH's Celiac status. There is a lot to get your head around! I like being busy, it makes me feel a bit more purposeful, but then after a while I start to long for the lazy times again.... You can't win!

Now I worry I've said too much with my dad... It is a difficult one, and I guess you can't get the full picture. Our relationship is hard and far more awkward than it should be, but we do still love him! I don't think he does these things to be cruel, I think he just has always liked quiet time, and always just took for granted that we/mum were there. In some ways, mum has always been the go-between, telling us dad's news and telling dad our news. Now she isn't with us any more, we are making more effort and gradually building something of a relationship with him, although it does still feel very one-sided.

It was lovely news about my sister, and it came just a couple of days before her 30th too, so a nice gift! She also suffers with mental health issues, and is still very stressed about everything, despite the worst case being ruled out. The cells they found could be pre-cancerous or they could just be abnormal - if pre-cancerous, there is always a risk they could develop again later, and that is what she is nervous about. The doctor will know to keep a very close eye on her though, and she will be tested regularly to make sure she is healthy. I wish I could get her to see the good side of it, but we all know how difficult that can be when your mindset just isn't there. She will see it one day.

Coop - thank you for realizing it is March! and for doing the thread proper

Haha, yes we either yearn for quiet times when it's busy, or want busy when it's quiet!

You sound 'in a good place' regarding your relationship with your Dad, good for you!

I don't know WHERE I am getting the resolve to stick to this current diet mode, well it is the first 2 weeks of the South Beach diet, but i Have been reading SO very much about the evils of refined sugar, I thin that is what is helping me. And maybe it was 'just time'.

almost all the snow in our yard is gone but still quite cold. In fact we had ice pellets today which turned my car into one big popsicle. Had to chip to get into it. and spent my exercise time spreading sand instead oh well.

Oh my goodness Holly, I just can't wrap my head around the cold weather you suffer through! I hope you have the driest, sunniest summers to make up for it!

Sugar really is such an awful thing, I just hate how it's in everything as well. You really will feel better for it though. I am still eating way less sugar than I was before Christmas, but my OH is still using his whole "eat it while I still can" card Easter chocolate is the big one right now, and a lot of restaurant food too. Hope your diet is plainer sailing!

darn it I replied on the old thread

So now I have 8 days *almost* sugar free, I THOUGHT I was 100% except I happened to pick up my container of Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt which tastes SO delicious and I thought it was sweetened with Splenda or something else artificial which I am OK with, but reading through the whole ingredient label I found fructose and in my Chobani Simply 100, CANE JUICE! exactly the stuff I wanted to stay away from!! so back to the sour plain store brand nonfat plain unflavored greek yogurt.

I have probably lost pounds of water weight which is common when you start a low carb diet but I'm not getting on the scale until I have to, which is next Thursday for my pre-surgery physical.

I called California yesterday to order my pre surgery eyedrops which are not cheap (2 bottles for $60) and not covered by insurance whatever.

We had snow overnight enough to have to shovel to get out of the driveway, well it IS still March, but it was so nice having bare ground for a few days.

I need to spend time today to make a couple batches of food and freeze for my meals this week.

hope everyone is feeling at least OK come on Spring!!!

Still on for internet service Sunday afternoon.ill see you all on Sunday.

Holly - I add frozen raspberries to Greek yoghurt, then let them defrost a little so the juices come out and flavour the yoghurt for me. Not as sweet as you'll be used to, but less boring. If you do want a touch of sweet, add a small amount of maple syrup - although check for the pure stuff, not maple flavoured sugar syrup.

Kathleen - I'm so glad things are calmer, and your therapy appointment went well. It sounds like you're in a positive place, and your meds are the right mix! I think you're fairly close with things about my dad. I do still feel bad for saying bad things though...

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hope that is what you were looking for! and SO glad to hear the home front is a little better!

Mmmm I love berries in yogurt! I will definitely do that when I'm "allowed" to have them again (when I'm done with this 2 weeks of introductory South Beach) mmm next Wednesday will be Berry Day I have blackberry bushes and when they produce, i just LOVE picking them and putting them in my yogurt! And I do have a big jar of pure Vermont maple syrup in the refrigerator.

Yay!!

Nobody cares!!!!!!!!!!! Nobody ****ing cares!!!!!!

I don't care either