LadyPatricia Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Thought I'd share another bit of news with you lovely people. The only way it is related to the broads is it may save me a few £££'s on diesel this season At the end of January I decided enough was enough and I had to do something about my weight. Being diabetic and on blood pressure tablets at 46 and having aches and pains was getting me down. As a couple, Deb and I decided to join slimming world and we attended our first meeting on 28th January. 2 and a 1/2 months later my blood pressure pills have been dropped from 3 different pills per day to just 1 and after my annual diabetic check yesterday my sugars over the last 3 months and my cholesterol are the lowest they have been in the 3yrs since I was diagnosed. in those 2 and a 1/2 months I have lost 2 stone and the physical changes can been seen as well. This is probably of no significance to most but I just wanted to share with you guys n gals. I feel so much better in myself and if any of you are thinking of losing a couple of pounds I can highly recommend slimming world. I've never eaten so much but the secret is eating the right things The picture shows me at Christmas and as I am now. Steve 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I expect it will all go out of the window when you meet up with Jaws and sit drinking until the early hours I'm not sure who's the worst influence on who Seriously, well done you Grace 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well done Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I've decided on a 'new me ' as well. For a start, I plan to grow as much of my own food as possible. Does anybody know where I can get bacon seeds? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well done Steve .............. see you about this year I'm sure Charlie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The SWMBO and I have joined a gym together, whilst I used to go regularly a few years ago I have somewhat succumb to middle age........ First session together last night (at the gym before someone says anything) and today I can hardly walk, back shoulders and legs killing me........ but everyone tells me its good for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 New wardrobe of clobber then Steve? Well done both of you. Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 11 minutes ago, Wildfuzz said: The SWMBO and I have joined a gym together, whilst I used to go regularly a few years ago I have somewhat succumb to middle age........ First session together last night (at the gym before someone says anything) and today I can hardly walk, back shoulders and legs killing me........ but everyone tells me its good for me. and so is a good drink Stuart 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I hope this cute little Piggy makes you feel guilty Poppy,,, but methinks the next one is for you!! Frank,,,, 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ohhhhh, Roast sucking pig. YUM YUM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Poppy said: I've decided on a 'new me ' as well. For a start, I plan to grow as much of my own food as possible. Does anybody know where I can get bacon seeds? on a ham bush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well done, I did the same in the autumn with similar results bar one thing... BP still high so tablets still being consumed. I would recommend SW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ps having my lunch at work stuffing my face with biscuits 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 minute ago, w-album said: Ps having my lunch at work stuffing my face with biscuits I blame work, once you are retired like me you will be as thin as a rake, gardening ! Seriously, well done all, I wish I could still walk round a golf course etc. iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Thanks all, poppy you can eat as much bacon as you like as long as you cut the fat off. Grace I think a few jars here and there will be ok, I'll just have to save my weekly syn allowance for the night of beer, especially if Jaws is about. It's Deb he leads astray not me. will def be out a bit more this year Charlie, hope to catch up with you, maybe at one of the meets Iain, I used to play a bit of golf when my Dad, God bless him, was alive. Got down to playing off 12 but packed in when he passed away. We used to play every week and the enjoyment just went when he wasn't next to me on the tee. Stuart, I've not upped my exercise yet, I still do none , but that will happen when the weight loss stops or slows down through diet alone. Not sure I've the confidence to join a gym but time will tell Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 23 minutes ago, LadyPatricia said: Iain, I used to play a bit of golf when my Dad, God bless him, was alive. Got down to playing off 12 Handy handicap Steve, living where I am, we are spoiled rotten, for very good courses. I managed to get down to 4 handicap, but once I became heavily involved in committee work, my handicap shot up. When I was forced to retire from the game I was up to 11. One part of the UK where you are, I never graced a fairway. Gorleston G.C. my furthest down that side, I played. Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 What about just walking and swimming. I know time is part of the problem but I walk to work twice a week 1 mile each way and a steep hill home. Also swim once or twice a week 40 lengths each time. I still indulge in several tipples....but the weight is still going down. Note I am just 5 feet tall and lost over 2 stone!!!! Well done - I can't reiterate the health benefits from this effort 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Bacon is my downfall too. We have now changed to bacon medallions - the difference under the grill rack is enormous. Just a few drops of water, no fat at all. Entering food on the free app 'My Fitness Pal' is quote sobering and enlightening at the same time! Finally getting used to platefuls of mixed salad with balsamic vinegar and no olive oil. Porridge for breakfast actually gets me through to lunchtime's soup (no bread). I abandoned the gym a year ago as I kept paying the monthly fee and never went. The money from the gym subs went on a fully equipped gym in the garage, which I actually use instead of having to drive into Norwich every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Just a little update 3lb short of 3 stone now and even I can really see the difference 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well done Steve a shadow of your former self 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 A new gym has opened in Norwich, next door to Asda in Hall Road. I have joined......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well done Steve! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I've decided against aiming to get back to my original weight. 6lb 3oz is unrealistic - apparently 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 there you go poppy, Taxi is waiting outside steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well done, it does get harder but worth the effort and occasional torture. The best is buying smaller clothes sizes. The problem I have is that some people don't like to comment as they worry I have lost weight because I am 'ill' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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