tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post4499399716716041942..comments2024-03-19T14:28:03.565+00:00Comments on welsh hills again: Lightening the loadElizabeth Musgravehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-14467708667219654692015-01-20T21:36:00.218+00:002015-01-20T21:36:00.218+00:00I have been thinking it is time for me to take abo...I have been thinking it is time for me to take about a stone off as well. I will do it by getting out of doors for a long walk at least 4 days a week....as soon as I get around to it....aspiritofsimplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870339828098281415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-3519743660434333002015-01-19T10:57:39.049+00:002015-01-19T10:57:39.049+00:00Mimi Spencer's Fast Diet recipe book has some ...Mimi Spencer's Fast Diet recipe book has some good recipes . The trouble is , they're so nice that sticking to the portion size is beyond me . Only a mental image of that extra chicken meatball bulging over my waistband deters me !<br />And yes , the only real motivator is the 'can I do my zip ? ' one .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-14938353530518096112015-01-18T17:13:25.245+00:002015-01-18T17:13:25.245+00:00I used to have a pair of jeans like that which wer...I used to have a pair of jeans like that which were a good indicator of needing to cut back a bit. Maybe if I achieve my goal I will go back to monitoring things in that way rather than using the scales. Scales can be a bit addictive and a bit unreliable too!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-58420911350085002072015-01-17T11:04:53.210+00:002015-01-17T11:04:53.210+00:00I don't weigh myself, but have a pair of '...I don't weigh myself, but have a pair of 'barometer' shorts that tell me whether or not I need to cut down. This method works for me, and as you say, that's the key to success. Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-30996455169543017622015-01-16T11:59:25.241+00:002015-01-16T11:59:25.241+00:00I think that is it exactly, finding the approach t...I think that is it exactly, finding the approach that fits you. I am still considering whether I found the right one, seems ok so far!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-11712637693142495692015-01-16T11:57:33.904+00:002015-01-16T11:57:33.904+00:00Very best of luck Annie. Getting clear of the ste...Very best of luck Annie. Getting clear of the steroids is an achievement in itself!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-78432794519577548372015-01-16T11:56:44.359+00:002015-01-16T11:56:44.359+00:00Hoping to be both active, which I am generally, an...Hoping to be both active, which I am generally, and a bit lighter too!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-14093455645873423232015-01-16T08:39:25.826+00:002015-01-16T08:39:25.826+00:00Health is an excellent motivator, and I don't ...Health is an excellent motivator, and I don't think it really matters what you do, so long as you find what works for YOU, which is not the same as what someone else will find effective.<br /><br />I lost half a stone last year just by being careful and noticing what I ate, over the last couple of months a little has crept back on. Time to deal with it :}Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-47422549297286236772015-01-15T22:03:20.213+00:002015-01-15T22:03:20.213+00:00Me too, me too! Although I have more than a stone ...Me too, me too! Although I have more than a stone to lose. I was always underweight, swam at least three times a week, walked about six miles at least five days, but then I got RA in my feet, was put onto steroids, and I ballooned. I feel like I am wearing someone else fat suit. But now I've cleared my system of steroids - it takes six months - I am trying the 5:2 ... good luck to us both :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-70160373255359301292015-01-15T15:04:55.779+00:002015-01-15T15:04:55.779+00:00Kudos to you, Elizabeth! Getting a grip on your he...Kudos to you, Elizabeth! Getting a grip on your health is the best thing you can do for yourself. I like wine too, but it really is just empty calories. And keep moving! It seems that being active is even more important than not being overweight. Please keep us updated on your progress; I am here to cheer you on!Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489436512277337741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-51231613461293049782015-01-15T10:15:51.527+00:002015-01-15T10:15:51.527+00:00Thanks Terra and welcome to the blog. I always ad...Thanks Terra and welcome to the blog. I always admire people who take their exercise by swimming. It is such a good idea because you can do it rain or shine but somehow I never took it!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-24366084250159896392015-01-15T10:14:46.154+00:002015-01-15T10:14:46.154+00:00Thank you. I think I am reasonably fit, although u...Thank you. I think I am reasonably fit, although undoubtedly less fit than I was before this last year which seems to have involved much time spent in the car and a lot less time walking!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-44411826070835369002015-01-15T10:10:40.769+00:002015-01-15T10:10:40.769+00:00yes, I always have been an apple shape in that I h...yes, I always have been an apple shape in that I have never been very waisted even when I was slimmer. It is only now that it is beginning to look like an issue!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-89034610399617951382015-01-15T10:09:43.264+00:002015-01-15T10:09:43.264+00:00I think there has been a big change in the attitud...I think there has been a big change in the attitude towards eggs. As I understand it the view now is that they are connected to "good" cholesterol, not the dangerous stuff. You will see from this how scientific my understanding is! I do think your busy day is a huge part of what keeps you slim.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-29441178993367220552015-01-15T10:07:51.659+00:002015-01-15T10:07:51.659+00:00Thanks for the link Diana. Lots of interesting re...Thanks for the link Diana. Lots of interesting recipes there.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-50969576774916086382015-01-15T10:07:05.620+00:002015-01-15T10:07:05.620+00:00Ah I do recognise the deciding to diet and getting...Ah I do recognise the deciding to diet and getting fatter syndrome! It is easy to obsess about food but I hope to manage not to. We will see.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-14102892950538746872015-01-15T10:05:42.041+00:002015-01-15T10:05:42.041+00:00I think the focus on health is crucial for me. Pe...I think the focus on health is crucial for me. Perhaps it is one of the things about getting older but vanity alone, which might have worked in my twenties and thirties, just doesn't seem a powerful enough driver.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-46894861510429054872015-01-15T10:04:22.322+00:002015-01-15T10:04:22.322+00:00I do know other people who have done it and a good...I do know other people who have done it and a good friend who is slim who uses a modified version of this to stay that way. I also know one or two who didn't like it at all.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-57665481471791866992015-01-15T10:03:12.065+00:002015-01-15T10:03:12.065+00:00I think what has struck me is that it is very easi...I think what has struck me is that it is very easily to eat very healthily, which I do normally, and still take in too many calories. I was astonished to find that for someone of my height, age and gender I need to eat about 1200 calories to lose weight. That is not a lot! I am hoping that the advantage of 5:2 is that the severe restriction on two days will be manageable in a way that moderate restriction all the time may not. We will see. There also seem to be health benefits to fasting, regardless of weight. I will let you know!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-8483014706677292612015-01-15T10:00:11.873+00:002015-01-15T10:00:11.873+00:00It was interesting to see how different people sui...It was interesting to see how different people suited different approaches. Lots of people seem to thrive on the group support and weekly weigh in of something like weightwatchers but I know that would not be for me. Good luck.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-91185265628017789142015-01-15T09:59:04.776+00:002015-01-15T09:59:04.776+00:00Thank you!Thank you!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-69622459659809023432015-01-15T09:58:52.394+00:002015-01-15T09:58:52.394+00:00Thanks for the tip Mrs J. At the moment working o...Thanks for the tip Mrs J. At the moment working out how to make the fasting day work seems quite interesting, because it is quite new. I can see that after a few weeks it might be less so. Hope you recover entirely from the gastritis and have a happy and healthy 2015.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-62193668917332302032015-01-15T09:57:18.027+00:002015-01-15T09:57:18.027+00:00I think there is no doubt that a glass of wine in ...I think there is no doubt that a glass of wine in the evening for me normally ends up with the desire for some crackers and cheese as well. I do agree that weight seems harder to shift as you get older but I am not sure if that is that I have less motivation or something hormonal!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-48416492025048810432015-01-15T09:55:55.337+00:002015-01-15T09:55:55.337+00:00I think it is probably the case too that eating yo...I think it is probably the case too that eating your main meal at lunchtime might be better for your health generally. It's quite hard to switch over if your lifetime habits have been for evening eating though. I am impressed that you managed it!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4028290314714419963.post-74318601560387987892015-01-15T09:54:45.520+00:002015-01-15T09:54:45.520+00:00Perhaps I had better not take any plaudits for dis...Perhaps I had better not take any plaudits for discipline until I have done it for a bit!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.com