Look how far you've come already though Gen ... you're on fire! You'll get there soon enough :D

I did my hill walk again tonight. My god, my calves, quads, hips and butt were feeling it tonight!

Came home and had a couple of glasses of wine and with that dutch courage, sent an email to a cute guy on a dating site. !!! Doing that has made me realise how messed up my living situation is - not only am I 32 and living with my mother, I'm also living with my ex!! If I do meet someone and have to tell them that I would fully expect them to run like ****.

Hopefully the ex finds somewhere else to go SOON. Still not ideal that I live with my mum but that's a means to an end and not the end of the world really.

:twirly:

Thanks Julia. Listen after how he behaved, give him a date and get rid of him! Where he goes is his problem, he's a big boy.

I know you're right Gen but I'm so bloody soft. If I did kick him out he'd literally be living in his car and I just can't do that. Not because it's him but I couldn't do that to anyone.

I've been asked to go away for work for the next week so that will be good. Housesitting for a week after that too so at least I'll get some space in the immediate future.

It won't be long Gen, it's very exciting to see you so close to leaving the 80s :carrot:. That's an awesome achievement.

Julia I have lived with an ex for a while, many years ago, and I understand why you feel you can't throw him out. It isn't easy though.

I had an OK day yesterday but I must say I am REALLY happy my working week is over and I won't have evening shift for another three weeks. The heat, the hours, the humidity were all hideous this week - and I'm not sure if I will lose much weight because I know my body is trying to hang on to whatever water it can right now.

Next week I work from 6.30am to 3.30pm, and it is meant to be around 33ºC all week - so that will be more pleasant, plus I will be able to have a more 'normal' eating/sleeping routine.

Vanessa how are you travelling?

One of the cardiac surgeons walked by me today and said (in his south american accent!) - "Genevieve, you continue to lose weight. If you don't stop soon, you disappear!" and made a "poof" gesture. Heh. It was cute.

On a less cheery note...

It is coming up to my birthday in a couple of weeks, and it couldn't seem more wrong that the woman who gave birth to me isn't in the world anymore. I really ****ing miss my mum.

Hugs Gen! I would be lost without my parents. They had to come to my rescue today! I have been soooo distracted this week, and on Tuesday after all my ex's ranting and raving I left my ATM card in the Atm machine with my PIN and account open. I only discovered it today when I went to fill up my car with petrol and noticed I had no card to pay with. I rang my dad to come and pay it for me. When I rang the bank to cancel I remembered I last had it to deposit money in the bank ATM on Tuesday. The next man withdrew some of my funds. I have made a case to the bank manager and hopefully will have my funds returned to the account plus they will have the man on video footage. I feel such a stupid twit. I need to clear my mind.

I have truly learnt a lesson. But I have no withdrawal card for 7 days! I promised to take my son out this weekend, plus I have my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday. I am helping to cater... guess who has asked their parents to come to the rescue again! Wish I didnt have to, but sooooo appreciative that I still have them.

I am focused, determined to get my short term goal. Nothing is gonna kick me completely down!

I am starting to worry I am not going to have lost 1.1kg this weigh in... I am sooo close, yesterday was a shocker! It was sooooo hot and drank and drank and drank water, but today I feel sooooo bloated! I even heard my belly swish when I went to bed last night.

Today is the big 60th wedding anniversary - I am excited! I hope it is cooler. Whatever the scales say tomorrow is a loss, would be lover- ly if I made short term goal though!

Haha isn't it a funny feeling when you feel that liquid swish inside? Heh.

I just got home from the gym, and ta-da! I jogged for 15 mins straight! At 8kph! I was doing intervals, and then I got to 45 mins and started jogging. A song with a great beat came on that I could run to, and I just kept going... I put that song on repeat and ran through it about 5 times, then I was *almost* to 15mins running so kept going til I did it. For me, that's awesome! I couldn't tell you the last time I ran 2km straight!

Who knows, maybe some day I WILL be able to run for an hour!?

Now I am thinking of chicken breast and some veggies for dinner. I even studied this morning, and will get back to it after dinner. Plan to get to bed by 11pm and get at least 10hrs sleep since I only ever sleep 5-6hrs during the week. Plan for the rest of the weekend - study tomorrow, pack up some stuff for Goodwill, get to the gym.

Vanessa have a lovely time at the anniversary!

I'm living in the 70s... got that song in my head now!

Woo Hoo Gen :carrot:. That's awesome.

Myst admit I went a little off-plan over the weekend, so I'm not going to weigh myself this morning. There's not much point when I know I am retaining fluid, so I will just jump back on the wagon this morning and make sure I have a better week.

I learned an important lesson though. For the first three days of last week I didn't eat enough, and it caught up with me. No matter what, I have to remember that I am working a physical job and I have to find the balance - and have to eat enough to fuel me for the work I do!

It is three weeks today until I go to Bali - not that I'm counting or anything :dizzy:

Ani I am sure u can find room for me in yr suitcase yeah?

Gen I can't go any faster than setting number 5 on the treadmill at the gym - i get shin splints really badly, so well done on yr 15 min jog

Vanessa Hope the anniversary is awesome and what a bummer about yr atm card and money :(

Hill walk Julia? wow oh wow, i am flat out even doing a flat walk lol

Oh - and breakfast today - 2 cups of mixed diced fruit and 3 tablespoons of vanilla yoghurt. 3 cups of water already and a coffee.

Have been on my ab circle pro for 5 minutes this morning also. I got it a couple mths ago but havent been using it.

OK my old lady hips do NOT like it when I run.. especially 2 days in a row! I am half crippled and putting dencorub (or local equivalent) on my poor old hips. Will whine all day tomorrow walking around hospital to my coworkers... haha.

Ani - I'm jealous! I don't think I'll be able to have a vacation until I graduate next April! I would love to go back to Bali.. maybe someday. At least I get to go to Florida in a couple weeks to turn 36 somewhere warm!

Sounds like everyone is doing really well. Congrats Gen for getting under 80 that's awesome!

I have decided that starting weight watchers this week is just too hard basket - I'm away from home and staying in a hotel that has no kitchen facilities so I'll just try my best to eat well off the restaurant menu.

Went to go for a run tonight but just couldn't get into a rhythym and only did about 25 minutes with a few walking breaks along the way which stretched it out to 40 minutes. I think it's maybe because it's hot here and I don't know the place so wasn't able to run with a route in mind.


:twirly:

I think this is the 90th consecutive day where the temperature in Perth is above 30ºC, and it's going to be 37ºC. I have never been through a summer like this in all my life; it is oppressive, hot, unbearable - and it's crazy that I am looking forward to the cooler weather in Bali.

I have no idea how much water to drink. I spend most of the day lathered in sweat (because our air conditioner barely works), and with my clothes stuck to me.

I went over my calories by about 400 yesterday - lack of planning, and too tired to spend much time in the kitchen. It's going to be around 36ºC for the next three days, so I'm just going to try and muddle through this week and hope that I don't melt!

Is now the time to tell you it's snowing here today? Sending chilly vibes your way! Currently entertaining myself watching all the cars spinning their wheels and sliding all over the road in front of my house.. I'm evil!

Julia!
Just say you're ok!

Oh my god I am freaking the F**K out. I'm in Blenheim so missed the earthquake myself but I'm watching it on the news and my city is in ruins :(

I've spoken to my mum and my ex and they're fine. Have gotten messages from most friends and just keeping the faith that everyone will be ok.

It's so hard not being there, I wish I was home so that I coulddo something. I don't know what but I hate that I'm not there. I just can't believe the footage. My city is a warzone.

Oh no! Glad you're ok Julia!

The PM has just announced 65 dead so far. There are many buildings that have collapsed and at least one of those is on fire so that death toll is going to rise dramatically as it's highly likely that there are lots of people trapped in the rubble.

I feel so powerless watching it all on tv but I guess at least I have the news here - they have no power at home so won't be getting info as up to date as what I'm getting.

It's just killing me not being there.

I've been checking my iPhone all day for news updates and I'm feeling really, really sad.

Very relieved that you are OK Julia, but what a terrible tragedy. Stay safe :hug:

Hope you are ok mentally Julia. I know I spoke to u on FB but as the days pass the enormity will hit. Much love n hugs xo

As for me folks, i had recently started back on a light exercise plan only to ruin it today by going to work and damaging my rotator cuff.

I refused to take time off as i can not afford to, so doc has put me on pre n post op duties only. If he sees me so much as even push a wheelchair or take a bedhead off or reach up the iv pole he has threatened to put me behind a desk for a month.

SO i guess no upper body work out for me. will still treadmill and do lower weights. can't do abs either though and thats the bit i wanted to get stuck right into grrr

So in the middle of writing up a diet plan so i dont put on what i have lost through lack of movement.

Hope all are doing ok mwa xo

Oh bum, Von! I had an ongoing shoulder/supraspinatus bursitis issue with my shoulder and it's such a pain - can't put a bra on, can't do anything without one arm! Take it easy. And if you can't help using it, put it in a sling so you don't! I was able to get cortisone shot into mine, it helped IMMEDIATELY, felt great (but mine was inflammation due to repetitive use).

Julia, I hope things are ok for your friends and family. Just heartbreaking about your city.

I hate that I'm not there but I know there's no point in me rushing home. The power is back on but there's no water, toilets not working etc and the city is apparently in ruins. My office has been destroyed and all the calls have been diverted to here so we've had a busy day with people trying to get in and out of Christchurch.

It's looking like I may be staying here in Blenheim through the weekend and into next week as this office will continue to take all enquiries on behalf of Christchurch.

I miss my Christchurch :(

haha Gen i avoided using big words on here . When doc told me "supraspinatus" i said supraWHAT? lol. Yeah its a pain literally. so effing painful and i usually have a high tolerance for pain. panadeine forte not touching it and brufen just takes edge off. I have tried avoiding using it but so hard when yr the only one to do anything at home. Stupid me drove this morning. BIG mistake. now I have neck pain, upper back pain right across, and lower back pain on the same side as shoulder.

I made myself a collar and cuff sling to wear around. Geeze though, not using that arm, i feel like i am going to stuff my left one by overusing it lol.

Doc said if not feeling better in a week he will get an ultrasound done to make sure there isnt more damage. The way the pain is increasing rather than decreasing though doesnt seem optimistic.

The physio Bec at work strapped it for me before i even saw the doc. and is going to redo it tomorrow and a bit of ultrasound.


Julia you are in the right place. Just be there in spirit for yr family and friends

Ani i want to come :/

Gosh Julia - my thoughts are with you and your family! I have been watching the tv and it is just so devastating!

I didnt lose or gain last week. My thighs have been killing! I did so many lunges last Thursday and when I knelt down to mark a child's work my whole leg gave out. Tonight I played baseball with the parent's of Liam's teammates. As I ran to 1st base, my hamstrings pulled really tight and I could barely walk around the bases. 1st innings I got tagged, 2nd bat walked all of the bases without getting out.

One of my friends rang and told me she has Whooping Cough - we were at her house for dinner Saturday night. She was coughing then. So I took myself off to the doctors after baseball, it will take 2 days to see if I need to be more concerned. While we were there, the doctor looked at 2 moles on Liam's scalp and froze them off. Poor munchkin - we weren't expecting that. But better safe than sorry.

I havent been too focussed this week. I am penny pinching I still have $30 in my wallet and no sign of any ATM cards, it will be Saturday before I can get to a bank to withdraw cash inside the bank... I hope my ATM card comes tomorrow, I miss fresh fruit and vegetables!!!

Von, try icing it in the meantime. Also try another NSAID if ibuprofen isn't helping - sometimes a diff one helps a bit more. Otherwise what about some nurofen plus? I think I had to get mersyndol forte from memory - but obviously can't do that if you're working heh. I did end up getting it managed by the physio and the ortho doc at the physio clinic did the cortisone shot.

Once this has settled, might help if you have the same issue I did to get one of those stretchy bands and do your shoulder exercises.. nursing is hard on the shoulders. I have not had one flare up of mine since I quit the bedside.

Julia I am thankful that you weren't in your office. It's just devastating to see what happened in Christchurch in 45 seconds, and the lives that have been lost, hurt, changed… I am so glad that you're OK (at least physically).

Great photo Gen!!! You're looking great!!!!

Julia - any more news? How are things?

Gen that's an excellent photo, and it shows just how much difference there is - woo hoo!

Hey guys long time no post.. hahaha.. well my running off and hiding has resulted in me gaining.. so.. after the ck disaster where i was plateued for over 18months i have now regained some and have started weight watchers. i LOve the concept and lost 4 kilos in the first week :) wooohoo.. me!! lol

lots has changed for me since i last posted as im sure it has for you .. there is only half of gen left i see. lol well done girl... :)

hiya ani :)

hiya to the new guys.... im an old chook from round the ausie chick pen lol

anyway will catch up more later just thought i'd poke my nose in a say hi :)

Had my upper gi endoscopy last night - meant to be in the arvo but had to hang around for aaages. Once I went in it was fast - was out in 25 mins to recovery and didn't know a thing in between once she said she was going to give me the sleep medicine. He said esophagus didn't look too bad but he took a biopsy so will get back to me in a few days with results and should be able to prescribe the nexium then if we have proof of reflux damage. Tiiiired now though.. need motivation to get ready for work!

Hey Amy, good to hear from you. I've been away too and have gained weight. But I am back on the wagon.
Gen I take nexium for oesophagitus, such fun.
Julia how are things?

doc just gave me nexium too lol.
Thanks for advice Gen. I took some nurofen plus last night - and 2 glasses of wine and a phenergan lol. slept llike crap and found myself sleep eating. What's with that? lol

Doc ended up putting me on compo for a week. grrrr.

had some physio yesterday and she also strapped across my back to stop me hunching. Feeling better this morning. Re-strapping on monday and more ultrasound.

Hi Amy. welcome back - even though i see u round facebook lol

Vanessa I hope yr ok for whooping cough. My work tried getting me to have the injection yesterday but i declined lol I am a sook

Well they sell losec generic OTC here, and nexium costs 10x more so need to get biopsy back saying there is some damage from reflux esophagitis before they will reimburse! Why do you two have nexium?

Because my endoscopy showed severe refractory ulcerative oesophagitis!

Perth weather:

Today - 38ºC with 88% humidity.
Sunday - 39ºC
Monday - 38ºC
Tuesday - 37ºC
Wednesday - 38ºC
Thursday - 39ºC
Friday - 39ºC.

This is ridiculous - I am moving to Sweden.

Don't tease me! I'm sitting almost on top of the fan, lathered in perspiration, and dreaming of moving to Tasmania.

This is (sofar) the second longest hot spell on record in Perth, and it's showing no sign of abating.

Haven't had time to read any of your posts so hope everyone is well. I'm still working in Blenheim and have never been so stressed in my entire life. The 3 of us in this office have bn answering all of the phone calls from both Blenheim and Christchurch, phone has been ringing off the hook constantly for days and I'm beginning to feel like a zombie.

Hopefully I'll be going home this weekend so that I can see my friends and family then it looks like I will be needed back up here to help out again next week.

Hi guys, I am not ignoring you all, hve read all posts. But man is here for a week or so, so spending time before he has to leave again :( Travelling pretty good diet wise, not so good exercise of cause. Diet is easy cause Dave is pretty health concious. he was over 140kg and dropped to 90. mind u he is a bit craky cause he has put on a little tummy weight since staying with his folks. mum meals are just to carb laden he says haha. No he isnt a mummies boy, just there to take care of his father until his mother retires next year. so long distance for quite a while but so far so good. he's pretty awesome.

catch u guys all soon xox

:( I know I posted on Sunday - drats it must have gone into the internet never never...

I've been thinking of Julia... its sound and looks chaotic! I hope your family and friends are safe!

I had a bad fortnight and gained 800g... I was soooo wanting 5% off this week but sabotaged myself all last week. I started back sabotaging and today kicked myself, "forgot" my lunch again, walked up to the shops was tempted by the bakery's new lamb shank pie, and walked into the IGA and bought 2 yogurt's (1 for tomorrow) 3 oranges, salada multigrain biscuits and tomatoes. I have enough food in my drawer not to sabotage myself again at work. I also cooked two nights in a row. Son complained about the food, so I gave him the WW cookbooks and he choose 3 meals - guess what the rest of our menus this week. I know I can do this when I plan, so I will be hoping for 5% again in two weeks time...

Hope everyone else has been good...