2 minutes after typing that-it's raining! What a day!!! Raincoat time.

Hubby was very attuned to my feelings when he arrived home from work & very sympathetic. He seems to say the right things these days. No longer the "you'll be right" & assuming all will be well if you ignore it. I had good reason to be upset & it was nice for him to confirm it.
Was asleep in my chair by 7pm! Tomorrow's another day.
I will weigh myself tomorrow as it should give me a boost. For the first time I have forgotten what I weigh! I think it was 80kg last Monday so should be in the 70's!!
Our dinner was very nice & my hubby really appreciated the trouble I went to. He is a sweety. He has tomorrow off & it's still raining so not sure what we'll do. I'm sure I'll feel much better in the morning, good night, Cate.

I am sure for every person that posts in here there are many others who read the posts for encouragement.

MARK
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Darry- I hope I don't put them off with my ups & downs!!
The encouragement I have received from forum members has been the biggest boost for me along the way. It's helped me come to terms with the changes and challenges of losing weight & how I see myself. If "strangers" can see the real me & like me then I should be able to as well.
I have been wide awake since 5am & knew that I wouldn't get back to sleep & it's too early for breakfast so here I am! I feel better today & will weigh myself in a couple of hours.
We are going to a public protest meeting tonight. Our State Government has a policy called Protection of Agricultural Lands, which our local council has implemented, without proper consultation with the community. Basically it will mean that anyone with a block of land under 100 acres, worth under $1m, will not be able to build on that property. There are so many people with smaller blocks on seperate titles that have plans to build & they will be left with a virtually worthless block. It will affect almost everyone I know so we'll be there. A guest speaker will be Peter Cundall from Gardening Australia, who I just love. He is passionate about what he believes in & stands up for his beliefs. Where we live there are families living on 5-50 acre blocks & it's a lovely community. I think we should stand up for what we believe in. There are too many tree plantations in Tasmania already & this will mean more of them as the land will be unable to be built on.
I'll have to have a "nanna nap" during the day or I might fall asleep there, after getting up so early!
I'll have to start thinking about what I'll take to Melbourne to eat at the weekend. We are going on the ship (a night each way) & 1 day in Melb. so I'll take my food in a little soft esky. It has to be light & not require heating.
I'll eat before I leave home on Fri. Brekky can be yoghurt mixed with stewed apple (I'll take 2 lots), lunch maybe chicken & salad or tuna & salad & then I'll just have Mozzarella cheese slices, with tomato & celery, salt & pepper for my evening "meal". I have friends who work on the ship so can leave some things on board which is great!
It has hardly stopped raining here for days and days. We have gone from drought to pouring non-stop rain. Anyone who says climate change is not happening has their head buried in the sand. As soon as we have a couple of dry days I will start preparing my vegie garden & get something in soon.
Now that I am not drowning my insides with too much water I find I am seriously constipated. Ouch!! I eat spinach every day & an apple, even though it makes me hungry. I have had a spoonful of Metamucil every morning but have had to resort to taking something stronger. I think when I am exercising later on this will not be such a problem but for now it is. I might try the Metamucil capsules next & have bought some psyllium husks to put in with my yoghurt & stewed apple so will try that as well this morning & hopefully will work & taste ok. I just hate cereal!!
I miss some of my forum buddies & are wondering where you are. I know that most of you have very busy lives & it must be a constant juggle but I miss you!!
I welcome all visitors to my diary & hope you too will post a quick line occasionally as I appreciate the support that I get in here, cheers, Cate.

Cate, I'm still here, I'm just going through a rough time. My husband asked me for a divorce. I never wanted my kids to be "products of a broken home", so I'm having trouble coping. Also having trouble sticking to my program.

Anyway, I don't want to depress you in your own diary. Just wanted to explain why I haven't been around.

I'm happy you've given writing some more thought. Sounds like you have a book in you. I don't really know anything about writing books or publishing them, so I can't offer anything other than support and encouragement! I would suggest you check out the latest Writer's Market. It's full of markets for books, articles, poetry, etc. It even has listings for literary agents, if you need one.

I'll visit again when I'm feeling a little better.

Sorry Cate, hijack your diary a bit.

BFNM, sorry to hear that hang on there! Its gonna be tough I might get flame for this but i am gonna try; perhaps it will be easier on you, if you tackle one thing at a time, sort out the personel stuff first then concentrate on the diet. My suggestion.

All the best.

SC

BFNM...........sorry to hear that Hon,......not easy thing to deal with. Take support where you can get it (you know everyone here will listen, if you need to "offload"). I worked in health, and can strongly recommend seeing a counsellor regularly....right through the whole ordeal...you'll find everyone from family to friends, has advice and opinions, but an impartial person who supports and listens to you is invaluable.
A big hug to you sweetie. You are worthy of love and happiness.....and will get through!

Misty- Sweety- thank you very much for posting. I was worried about you & it seems with good reason. I am so sorry. I cannot even imagine how you must feel. I have a lot of love to share & send some of it your way.
I don't want to give any advice to you as it's really none of my business & I'm not an expert on anything. Instinct tells me that you will need something to make you feel better about yourself & that may include sticking to the plan. The most important thing to remember is that you are a really good, loving person! Please take care & look after yourself. I'll be thinking of you. Pop in anytime you like & pm me if you feel like a personal chat. It won't depress me I promise. Lots of love, Cate.
Nothing else to report folks just thought I'd have a quick look!

Whoops- Yes there is-
78.5 kg!!!!!
WOO HOO!!

Yay, Cate! Congrats on reaching the 70s-- what a milestone!!! I'm doing a little happy dance for you....

Thanks for the support, guys and gals... You all make sense. My first instinct was to throw the diet out the window as Sunny suggested, but now I think you're right, Cate. Sticking to the plan just might make me feel better, give me a sense of control over something. Of course, seeing how proud my husband was helped me so much. This has stolen some of my motivation, but I know I need to do it for me... and for my kids. Sorry to take over your diary. I really just wanted to let you know I hadn't fallen off the face of the earth. I'll try to keep my super-personal comments to my own diary!

Glad that you have sort it out

my suggestion was by no means the correct or most apporpriate action to take, it was meant to lend some support In fact, Aussueeater's recommendation for a professionally trained counsellor will be more useful and apporpriate. But seems you handle it well. take care!

Yeah, Sunny, it's easy to give the appearance of coping online. You should see me in real life-- puffy eyes, red face, constant waterworks! And I didn't think you were laying down the law or telling me the "right" thing to do. I understood your point and, believe me, it's tempting. In the long run, though, my time would probably be better spent weighing out my portions and cooking my Cohen's meals. In the end, I may be depressed and lonely, but at least I'll look good! (And, no, I'm not nearly that calm or accepting. Again, it's easy to have it together on paper!) So, Sunny and Aussue and Cate, thanks for the support.

And another thank you to Cate... I went back and reread some of your posts. The way you handled dark days was very inspirational. Through depression and sickness and work problems and family stress, you never deviated. I'm going to try to find some of that strength and determination. Even if my husband has suddenly decided-- after 10+ years and 3 kids and dealing w/ our daughter's deafness together-- that we're not "meant to be", I can still make myself proud... and I will.

OK, that's all... you can have your diary back, Cate....

Firstly Cate, let me say CONGRATS on getting into the 70's. I just hope I will be able to achieve that in a few months.

I was told I should have my program within 7 -9 days of my blood test - woo hoo.

I'm Back !!!!!!!

and you're 78.5! yay!!!

boy oh boy have I missed alot , I had an unexpected trip to London for work ...bring them on any time I say! had an absolute ball. Apart from work stuff, caught up with MIL which was great ! Stuck to Cohen's as much as I could but happy to report a loss of .5 in 10 days...still a loss.

So happy that you are a writer now , wow that is so cool Cate.

Misty: Hang in there will post a note in your diary.

once again great advise by you know who...NOT !! (sorry couldnt help myself posting that)

Ok, off to catch up with other threads...came in here first

chat soon
Annie Lusion

Hi Cate
YaY on reaching the 70's !!!!!!

I had to go away to visit a gravely ill friend hence I've been quiet

the ferocious hunger remains despite playing around with the food order for the day...........not happy
I have just finished Paul McKenna's book on the differences in the relationships with food between the slim and the size challenged ............have a look at it if you can very relative to me
Keep your chin up you are a great inspiration look forward to finishing with you

Hugs Nonna