Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeechelle

Tell me why, I don't like Monday's?

2010-07-05T01:55:00.000-07:00

And so it starts again another Monday morning, bah they come around quicker every week. Had a fab weekend, great day / night at Leanne and Anthony's for Leanne's birthday. Had a lazy day yesterday just did a bit of house work and washing oh and watched the tennis final. A very deserved winner me thinks. Then we went to Gianni's for our tea last night which was nice however it was heaving and we had to wait nearly an hour for our table but not to worry.
Woke up this morning with a dodgy knee :o( Don't know what I've done, it's the same old injury but normally I kind of know when it is going to go, it hasn't gone fully just feels pulled and tight. Anyhoo, got loads to get through work wise this week before I finish half day on Friday ready for Mer's big day. Can't believe it's here already.
Right ok, back to work. x

Sunshine

2010-07-02T02:24:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's another lovely day today. Makes you feel so much happier :o).
Had a lovely night last night for Elise's birthday there were 13 of us went for dinner at The Fox Cover and had a lovely meal. Elise thoroughly enjoyed it and was very spoilt as usual.
Got a busy day today work wise and need to get finished for 3.30 as I've promised Elise I would pick her up from school and take her to Paperchase to spend some dosh. I will then be dropping her off at her dad's as she is showjumping tomorrow.
So not much to report and must get on with my work Bye bye now. x

My baby is 10 :o(

2010-07-01T02:55:00.000-07:00

Haven't updated for an age just been busy n stuff. Everything pretty good but weight wise papa. Anyhoo not going to dwell on that for the mo. Leesco is 10 whole years old, I cannot believe it. She is turning into a proper little lady. She was spoilt rotten this morning and got loads of lovely prezzies, she is obsessed with paperchase and got some lovely things from there and lots of dosh.

She had a sleep over on Saturday gone, 9 kids stayed over, oh dear. To be honest they were really good and were asleep at about 2ish so not too bad. We are going out tonight for tea at the Fox Cover, there is 13 of us going.
Got Mercury's wedding a week on Saturday so that is very very exciting. This weekend I'm going to Joanna's on Friday night for a girly night then it is our Leanne's 30th birthday party on Saturday. So a fun packed weekend.
Work is really busy at the minute and the time just seems to be flying, just took over another service into my department due to the manager leaving so busy, busy, busy.
Anyhoo just a quick update chow for now x

Friday feeling :o)

2010-05-28T01:54:00.000-07:00

I'm so pleased it's Friday, this week has felt like a month. The sun is shining and I'm in a great mood. I suppose I should mention the diet since that was originally the whole purpose of the blog. Well pardon the french but it is SHIT!!! I am useless and have put loads of weight back on. I just don't know what my problem is, apart from having no will power. I went to the doctors on Monday just for a follow up appointment with regards to my PCOS. She took my bloods and is testing my sugars, thyroid and kidneys. I then got a phone call on Wednesday night asking me to go back for more bloods taken due to the results of the previous bloods. They want to do fasting bloods which means I don't eat before I go for 12 hours I think it is so I'm thinking that it is my sugars that they are testing. Oh Joy.

Anyhoo enough of that. Looking forward to a nice long bank holiday weekend. Going up the street at lunch time to meet the hubby for a coffee and I've seen a lovely dress I might twist his arm into buying me, even if it is the size of a tent. :o( Then nails, eyelashes and hair done tonight and ready for whatever the weekend brings. x x

Hope everyone has a great weekend x x

Update

2010-05-27T01:29:00.000-07:00

Well, what's been happening? Last weekend we went camping to Wooler, it was a hoot and the weather was glorious. There were quite a few of us so it was good fun. Work has been manic since getting back, think I am eventuallyl getting back to normal and catching up. Got back to back meetings all day today so not looking forward to being stuck in all day today.
Really pleased it's bank holiday this weekend. Elise is going camping with Cerrie and Mickey for the weekend so me and Dave are home alone. Friday after work I'm going to get my nails infilled then getting eyelash extensions then going to go for a sunbed. So far we have planned on having a night in on Friday and just having a few drinks in the house and I'll cook us a meal. Saturday we are planning on going out in the afternoon probably just to the Block and Tackle then seeing how the day pans out. Sunday we are seeing Claire and Chris so have planned on having a bbq at ours, weather permitting of course. Monday will just be a day to chill and get ready to come back to work. Dave and Elise are off for the rest of the week as it is half term so he is planning on getting the decorating done fingers crossed.
Anyhoo, must dash got my first meeting at 10 bells.
Chow for now x x

Home Sweet Home!

2010-05-19T06:46:00.000-07:00

Well I'm home and have had a fabulous holiday :o) I feel like I've been away quite a while which is nice that it hasn't flown over. I will get the pictures up as soon as possible.

Not long now!

2010-04-28T03:17:00.000-07:00

Nearly all sorted, finishing half day today but got quite a bit to do before I leave. Nearly finished my assignment just got my conclusion to write which I will probably do when I get back. I'm going to send it to my mother in law to proof it while I'm away cos I'm sick of looking at it.
So, Elise is still on the ceiling, v excited. We've all most finished packing just got our last bits and pieces to sort out. Me and Elise are going for our hair's cut at 3.30pm then just got our nails to do tonight. Can't wait :o)
Revell, I loved your comment about the post mortem, I didn't get it at first then I nearly spat my coke out ha ha. Bah. Will definitely have a proper catch up when we get home. Hope baba's are both well and you didn't miss Jen too much when she was away.

Chow for now. Will try and update blog when I'm away but may be too busy ;o) x x

Busy, Busy, Busy!!

2010-04-26T02:16:00.000-07:00

Argh, got loads to do, which I suppose is a good thing in a way as it will hopefully make the next few days go over more quickly. Had a good weekend. Friday night Elise went off to her dad's and me and Dave went to Blyth to see Joanna and Lewis, we just stayed in at theirs but had a good laugh. Saturday we came home and I did some house work then got my books out and tried to do some studying but kept getting side tracked. Oops. Anyhoo, Saturday night we went back to Blyth and me and Dave went for one drink in Blyth then went to Claire and Chris' for the night. We got a take away and played buzz which was good fun.

Sunday morning me and Dave got up quite early and went off to do some shopping. I got all of our toiletries for our hols, and all the bits and pieces that were left to get. We then went to mam's for dinner then home to chill for the rest of the afternoon. Elise came home about 5pm and was absolutely hyper. She is so excited. We started to pack her stuff last ngiht as I was sick of her going on about it so she is all sorted. Watched 24 last night which was fab and a bit of a shocking end :o(

Today I've got loads to do, I need to make sure I'm completely up to date work wise and also crack on with finishing my assignment. I'm in all day today and tomorrow then taking a half day on Wednesday as me and Elise are going to the hairdressers.

We need to be at the airport for 8.30am on Thursday morning so quite a nice time really not too early. Elise couldn't get to sleep last night as she was so excited so god help us on Wednesday night.

Friday :o)

2010-04-23T03:33:00.000-07:00

Friday again. Feeling really positive as have had a good go at my assignment and feel like I have a skeleton now so just need to fill it out. Had a trip to the library and got a few good books so just need to keep up the momentun. Went to Cerrie and Mickey's last night, little Cerys was hillarious, I love how dramatic she is she is going to be such a Drama Queen when she gets older. Love it!!

Not got much planned for the weekned, just going to start packing and sorting our stuff out. I think DAve is planning on doing a race on Sunday morning but apart from that not a lot on.

Hope everyone has a fab weekend.

M x x

One day closer!

2010-04-21T07:45:00.000-07:00

It's bright sunshine here today, it's really lovely looking out my windown but I've just nipped outside and it is really windy. Not much to report really, did a bit of sorting last night, trying to get all my toiletries, make up, etc sorted. Watched Flash Forward and also started watching V which I had never heard of but Dave used to watch the original series and said it was good. It wasn't bad actually.

Mam, Cerrie and Cerys have just been in to see me for their dinner so it was nice to see them, mam's still got lots of lumps on her head bless her but is still taking the tablets.

Got a meeting with my Commercial Development Manager at 2pm which is probably going to be quite intense as we are down for Trading compared to last year so no doubt I'm going to get an earful even though it is completely out of our control but hey ho.

Dave's suggested going on a bike ride tonight but I'll see how I feel when I get in, not very motivated on the exercise front to be honest, might just crack on with my assignment we will see.
Can't believe only one more weekend to go until our hols :o) x x

Fingers Crossed!

2010-04-20T03:44:00.000-07:00

Feeling much better today had a really early night and a great sleep so fresh as a breeze today. I have to say I'm a tad worried about the chaotic flight situation at the moment, my poor cousin Leanne and her hubby were supposed to fly to Australia last week and they have had their flight cancelled, Claire who works for me, her mam and dad were supposed to be flying today and their flights are also cancelled. Not good at all. So I'm keeping everything crossed that the disruption is sorted soon.

Me and Elise watched the Big Bang Theory last night which explained what was happening and why it was so dangerous for the planes to fly, quite interesting and pretty obvious why they are being so cautious. I know it is your holiday and I will be pretty peeved if it is cancelled or postponed but at the end of the day I certainly wouldn't risk my life to get there. I think the people who have to make the decisions have a pretty tough call to make and basically they are damned if they do and damned if the don't.

Anyway apart from that as I said I was in bed early last nigh, we went straight from work to pick Leesco up from mam's, poor mam, she has been to the docs yesterday and they think she has got shingles, she has got lumps on her head which are really painful. They have given her some medication which she has to take five times a days so get well soon mam x x After picking Elise up we went straight home and me and Elise got straight in the bath and washed our hair. Dave made our tea, (spaghetti bolognese) then we just chilled.

As you have probably guessed still not back to soul source but trying just to be good from now until holiday. Just found it so difficult, don't know why I couldn't get back into it but hey ho.

Chow for now x x

Tired!!

2010-04-19T07:10:00.000-07:00

I am so tired today I feel like I could just close my eyes and nod off. Had a good weekend, Friday night I went over to Nicola's house and had a few drinks with her, Linda and Joanna. Dave went out round Blyth with the boys. Saturday I got up and went to get Elise from my mam's, went home and got ready then we went off to Matalan. Got almost everything we needed and lots of things that we didn't really need but had a good time and got some lovely things for us. On the way home I dropped Elise off at her dad's as she had to go and ride Bobby as she was at a show on Sunday.

Saturday night me, Dave, Claire, Chris and Lewis went out for few drinks to the Block and Tackle, it ended up being a great night, very funny as we all had a blast on the karaoke OH DEAR!!!

Sunday we went to mam's for dinner then had to go to Asda shopping as we hadn't done any all weekend, after that we just went home and chilled for the rest of the afternoon and Elise came home about 5ish.

Today has seemed to go on forever and it is still only 3 o clock :o( I think the nearer it gets to my hols the more time drags. 10 days today woo hoo.

Chow x

Bad Knee :o(

2010-04-16T04:38:00.000-07:00

I'm sick as a chip. Had a lovely night last night, me and Elise went shopping and got her loads of holiday clothes which are all gorgeous, we then went over to see Cerrie and Mickey. I was sitting on the settee and just turned slightly and my knee has popped out. I'm gutted, so now I'm hobbling around like a freak. It's an old injury from years ago when I got knocked over, there is still a weakness and it pops out from time to time, very painful but more inconvenient than anything as I can't put any weight on it and have to hop along like a freak. So sitting with a bag of ice on it at the moment getting ice burn. Got an appointment at the docs at 4.30pm so he might strap it up which should give it a bit of support.

Anyway winge over, it's a gorgeous day today, such a pity I'm at work. Just spoke to Dave and he has been helping our neighbour take down his shed and Elise is chilling on the settee watching telly. She's shattered as her and Liam were up late last night playing and watching tv so she is just having a lazy day today. Marma is having her, Liam and Cerys tonight so we are child free tonight, don't know what we are goingt to do yet though. Tomorrow me, Cerrie and mam are going to Matalan to get some more clothes for my jollies then Claire and Chris are coming over tomorrow night.

I'm sitting on reception covering the phones as one of the girls in on her lunch and the other is on annual leave, I'm watching the most lovely little lady sitting having her lunch she is so sweet but it makes me so sad as you can tell she is just so lonely and just wants someone to talk to. I sometimes think that I would rather die at an age where I was still surrounded by my family and friends rather than live to a very old age and be lonely. Anyhoo enough of that I'm off now to let her talk my ears off :o) x x

2 Weeks today :o) woop de woop do woo x

2010-04-15T08:28:00.000-07:00

Can't flipping wait, time is just flying by. Not a lot to report still being rubbish on my diet, I just don't know what the hell is wrong with me but hey ho just going to try and limit the carbs from now on in.
It was a lovely night last night so got in and put the music on and had a whip round the house while Dave went for a run. Our Liam stayed last night so him and Elise were outside playing kerbsy (don't know if that is the correct spelling). I got in the shower washed and dried my hair then started tea, it was so lovely the sun still shining. Dave came back and we had a lovely tomato, chicken past and a bottle of red wine (v naughty I know :o( )
Watched American idol which I wasn't too impressed with, I do like the big black dude and the little quirky girl but don't know their names.
Any hoo that's about it for now.
Chow x

Happy 2nd Birthday to my gorgeous niece x x

2010-04-13T02:55:00.000-07:00

It's Cery's 2nd birthday today so she is having a party at Bounce in Blyth. I'll still be at work so unfortunately I don't get to go but Dave is taking Elise and I will just go over to their house after work to see her and give her, her presents :o)

Yip two years ago today was the most bizzare thing ever I watched my beautiful niece being born which was the worst and most amazing thing I have ever seen and I also stopped smoking. So congratulations to both me and Cezzabell, however I think hers was harder ha ha.

So, rain, rain and rain today after the glorious sunshine we had yesterday but I suppose what can you expect it is Britain and we are only in April.

Made a start on my assignment last night, I've collated all of my questionnaires and I've finished my proposal so at least I've made a start so I feel a bit better. I've emailed my tutor my work so far so fingers crossed her feedback will be positive and I can just carry on as I am and not have to go back to the beginning.

Didn't do much last night, me and Elise had a bit of a pamper night and had face masks and did our nails which was nice as Dave was out running. Made tea then just watched telly for a bit then me and Elise went up to bed to read. She's finished her new Wimpey Kid already, and has thoroughly enjoyed it, the film is out in August so she can't wait for that.
We were going through our holiday clothes last night, I have made a bit of a start with Elise but she still needs quite a bit more, it's just she has grown so much that none of her summer clothes fit her at all. Roll on Saturday when we can hit the shops :o)
Ok, well I suppose I need to admit my diet has been crap. Don't know why when I'm so bloody close to my hols but just really struggling to get back into it. Need to give my self a kick up the a*** and sort it oot.
Well that's about it for the noo, only 16 days, get in there x x

Too much to do, too little time :o{

2010-04-12T05:02:00.000-07:00

Ok, so had a successfull weekend if not a bit random. Friday night as planned we went to Jill and Marc's which was good to catch up with them. Saturday morning we went home and Dave did the grass and garden and I went through the house sorting stuff out for the car boot.

So Saturday was very productive. We were both at a bit of a loose end on Saturday night, Dave wasn't fussed about going out and we knew we would spend a fortune anyway if we both went out so I just ended going out with the girls for Lisa's birthday to Whitley Bay, it was a very last minute decision but ended up having a great night. More exciting though I actually wore heels for the first time since Boxing day due to my ankle injury from falling down one step. Bah. So, got to wear my fabulous birhtday shoes love, love, love them :o)

Had a great night and just went back and stayed at our Claire's.

Sunday morning got home for about 10.30am then quickly got showered and changed and off we went to the car boot. I had borrowed the six seater from work so Dave had packed it all the day before so it was hillarious as there isn't a seat in the front so I was squashed in the back like a lunatic. We arrived at about 11.15 but they wouldn't let us in until 12 so we qued for a while, then in we went. It was a lovely day so there were a lot of people there. We sold most of our big things and made about a hundred pounds so we were chuffed to bits as it would have only gone on the tip anyway.

Had a quiet night, Elise came home about 5 so we just chilled for the rest of the night and watched 24 and Lost.

Today Dave has been back to the tip and visited a few charity shops with the remainder of the stuff from the car boot then him and Elise have just come and had their dinner with me. Elise is going to stay at work with me for an hour while Dave goes for a run so she is sitting next to me drawing. Anyway got loads of work to do and going to have to spend the next two weeks getting on with my assignment and could really do with having a couple of days in the library. I also need to start shopping for holiday clothes for me and Leesco, we are going to go on Saturday and get it all done.
It is a gorgeous day today and it's really getting me ready for our hols. Can't wait. :o) x x

It's the weekend already. Yay :o)

2010-04-09T04:01:00.000-07:00

This week has flown, well it would do considering I've only had 3 days at work. Haven't done a lot the last couple of days, right back into the old swing of things on the diet front. Dave and Elise have been off all this week so Dave has been doing lots of "jobs" around the house which is great.

Tonight we're going to Jill and Marc's for drinks which will be nice as haven't seen them for a while, Elise is away all weekend this weekend which I don't mind so much with her being off for two weeks, it's a bit of a change of scenery for her and Alisha her friend is going with her too so that will keep her entertained.

Tomorrow me and Dave are going to go right through the house and have a good old sort out as we are going to the car boot sale on Sunday at Tranwell. We've got a few big things to sell like a bike, baby changer, mini disc player etc but we've got loads of old dvd's, D S games and stuff aswell so we thought we may aswell. I have to say not my favourite way to spend a Sunday but hey ho.

So not much else happening at the minute, just on count down to our jollies woo hoo.

Laters x

Back at my desk!

2010-04-07T03:27:00.000-07:00

Well that flew over didn't it? Had a fab weekend and have been very busy, obviously too busy to blog. Thursday night we went to Star Bowl to take Elise to a party and me and Dave had a wonder around Royal Quays, wasn't very impressed to be honest. Only bought a pair of flip flops for Elise and a birthday card for Cerys so not very successful.
Friday we went to mam's for Easter breakfast which was lovely, Cerys was very funny and won champion egg. Friday afternoon Elise went off to her dad's and me and Dave went over to Emma and Lee's. We went out for a few drinks in the afternoon and later on went back to their house and met up with Leanne and Anthony which was good fun.
Saturday Dave and I went home as Dave was going to Wooler then out with the boys in Alnwick. Elise came home and we headed over to Joanna's where we stayed the night.
Sunday we were at Cerrie and Mickey's for dinner which was fantastic, she did amazing considering she had 14 for lunch. Everyone had a great day all beit with too much food and alcohol.

Monday Dave, me, Elise, Cerrie, Liam, Cerys and mam and dad went to Morpeth for a mooch around the shops, Elise got money for Easter and it was obviously burning a hole in her pocket so we went to paperchase and she bought some pens then we went to Waterstones and on my recommendation she bought The folk of the faraway tree which I adored when I was younger, as you can see the over has changed somewhat. There are three books in total so the one she bought was all three of them combined. She also bought the new Wimpy Kid book which she adores. After that we went to Marabini's for our dinner which again was really nice but very naughty :o(. Monday night Dave, me and Elise went over to Claire and Chris' for the night as we hadn't seen them over the weekend. Yesterday we came home and just had a lazy day watching telly and reading which was really lovely after some hectic days. We watched Pacific the first two parts anyway which was really good. There are another 8 to watch but not sure when they are coming onto sky. Definitely worth watching though.

We also caught up with 24, Lost and Flash Forward. At 5pm Elise went off to another birthday party this time just at a friends house in Ashington for tea then they went out in a pink hummer for a drive. She thoroughly enjoyed it and has decided that this is what she want's for her birthday. She was very funny, asking did I know there were only 2 of them in the whole world!! Britney Spears has one and then this one is Ashington. How's about that then eh!!!!

So, any way back at work now and not feeling particularly motivated but hey ho best give myself a shake as got loads to do and an assignment to finish in 3 weeks, oh dear, really need some inspiration.

Diet wise all in all been pretty pants, so no doubt will pay for it on Friday. Just had a black coffee and I'm half way through my first litre and a half of water so back to the grind.

Rain, rain and more rain :o(

2010-03-30T08:10:00.000-07:00

What a miserable day, it hasn't let up at all. It woke me up a few times last night pounding off the window, poor rabbits must have been sick to death of it.
Anyhow, what's been happening? Friday night we had a night in the house with a few people round, Cerrie, Jugs, Lina, Lewis, me and Dave. Elise was staying at her dad's. Saturday we got up and drove to Durham to Homside Park areana to watch her do some indoor practice cross country fences. She was great, will try and put some pics on later. Saturday night Elise went and stayed at our Claire's with Cerrie, Liam and Cerys and Dave and I went out for a drink in Blyth. It was good fun then ended up back at Linda's house.
Sunday we went to mam's for dinner. Apart from that not a lot to report really, been stupidly busy at work today, don't know where the time has gone, it's four o clock already and feel like I've just got here.
Watched 24 last night which was fab. I've also finished our jigsaw puzzle :o)

Quiet night tonight then Wednesday night I'm going out in Morpeth for a girl at work's leaving doo.

Thursday night going to see Lydia and Rory with their Easter eggs. Elise is staying away Thursday night and Friday night this weekend. I'm going to watch her show jumping at Blyth on Saturday morning but Dave isn't coming as he has got a race on Friday morning. Friday night we haven't decided what we are doing yet. Saturday Dave is going to Alniwck for a friend's birthday and I'm seeing Joanna and Linda up to now, but will be just in the house as got the Leesco. Sunday we are going to mams for our yearly Easter Egg hunt then all over to Cerrie's for Easter Sunday's dinner.

Diet wise not been great really, had a dinner on Sunday but I'm hoping it hasn't done too much damage and I'm back on track now so that''s good.

Spoke to Paula today and I'm going to go and get weighed on Thursday at 1pm.

5 Weeks today :o)

2010-03-25T04:27:00.000-07:00

Woo hoo, this time in five weeks time we will be on the plane, nice mind!

Well the presentation went really well and received my 20 marks out of a possible 20 so I'm pleased that's over and done with :o)

Got in last night about half nine, got in the bath, watched American Idol then just went to bed, was pretty knacked. Had a good nights sleep and woke up feeling good this morning.

Got a busy day today, was supposed to be going to get weighed today but not going to have time as I've got to go to Alnwick. So, I'm going to go on Tuesday afternoon to get weighed as Paula is away for the weekend. So, it will be a much bigger time that I haven''t been weighed so fingers crossed for a bigger weight loss. I feel like I have definitely lost more this week and I can really start to feel it in my clothes.

Elise, has started to also keep a blog also, she is very funny, her posts are very short and sweet. http://leesco2000.blogspot.com/

Anyhoo, must dash x Laters x x

UNIVERSITY!!

2010-03-24T04:03:00.000-07:00

Wednesday again already, really not looking forward to tonight, have to present to about 20 - 25 people my finding of my research project. Hopefully all going well though that will be another module completed. I've just booked a meeting room to go over it at work as haven't really had the chance this week. So fingers crossed it all goes well and it's another thing off my list of things to complete before going on holiday.

Haven't really been up to much just the usual, house work, homework, rabbits, making tea etc, etc. Pretty borning stuff really. Watched Flash Forward the other night which I thought was great and I'm right back in to that.

Leaving work at 4ish to beat the traffic tonight then should be at uni until about 9ish so should get in just after half past.

Diet going really good, I can definitely tell a difference on my trousers :o) Ordered some holiday stuff online the other day so very excited for that to arrive today, just a few bikinis for me and Leesco and flip flops. Going to have a trip to Matalan and Primark me thinks to get some bargains. Found a fab dress that I love, love, love from Coast, not for holiday, thought it might be a possibility for Emma's wedding. Some people I've shown have thought it was horrible (including Dave) and other people love it (Elise). However I would have to try it on anyway so see what you think.

Spring!!

2010-03-22T05:01:00.000-07:00

I saw the first sign of Spring this morning on my way to work, the daffodils are starting to show, it's a lovely sight after such a long winter.

Had a great weekend, went to see Alice in Wonderland on Friday night which Elise thoroughly enjoyed. I thought it was OK but Johnny Depp was amazing as ever. Got home about 8ish and watched a bit of Sport Relief then went to bed about 10.30pm, so a relatively early night for a Friday.

Saturday we had a lovely lie in and didn't get up until about 10. Elise went off to her dad's at lunch time and I just pottered around the house doing bits of house work. Dave went and got his hair cut then we started to get ready. Claire and Chris came over to ours and we went our for a few drinks then came back to ours.

Yesterday me and Dave stayed in bed nearly all day, very lazy but lovely. We watched loads of rubbish on the telly and only got up for cups of tea and coffee. Elise came home about five and was absolutely hyper, you can tell she is pleased to get home.

She fell off Bobby yesterday but didn't hurt herself, she was just covered in mud.

So that was my weekend, not too much happening really. Diet still going really well, only had a drink on Saturday night and stuck to vodka and diet coke therefore hopefully keeping the calories down.

Just spoke to Dave as he has had an inspection from County today and he said it has gone really well which I knew it would but these things can be quite daunting. So that's good news. What's not quite so good news is that his achilles is playing up so he hasn't been able to run for the last few days which is driving him in sane, which in turn drives me mad as he is a pain when he is not running so hoping that sorts itself out soon.

Right, best be off and get on with some work.

Chow x x

Feeling Better :o)

2010-03-19T05:37:00.000-07:00

Well, I have to say I'm feeling much better, still got a bit of a fuzzy head but loads better than it was. Been upping the water and drinking my 3 litres a day. Got in last night and me and Elise made Dave's tea, fed the rabbits did a bit of house work then got in the bath, pretty mundane stuff. When I was out shopping yesterday I purchased a jigsaw puzzle so me and Leesco started that last night. Watched Idol and Katie which was good but liking Katie less and less.
Going to get weighed soon so fingers crossed I've shifted some weight. I'll update when I get back. x x

Been and got weighed and have lost another 2lbs, would have liked a bit more but hey ho at least it's still coming off. Leaving work tonight at 4.30pm then me and Elise are going straight to the pictures at Silverlink to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D. I've booked our tickets so we should get straight in. After that we will just head home.
Hope everyone has a good weekend x x

Moody :o(

2010-03-17T07:35:00.000-07:00

Well, I suppose I have to admit it it's official I am a moody cow. There you go. I don't know what has gotten into me but my word I could kill someone. I've had a headache for 3 days solid now and it is driving me mad. It's definitely not lack of water as I've been drinking more than three litres a day which is more than recommended, so I know it's not that. It may be coming up to that time of month or 3, 6 or 12 in my case I just don't know. If that is the case it means I will probably weigh heavier this week too which will put me in an even better fettle. Bah.

Right enough moaning now, did very little last night, got in helped Elise with her homework, made tea, tidied up a bit, got bathed and then it was about time for bed, oh what an exciting life, ha ha.

Been super busy at work today and started with a finance meeting at ten to nine so that was nice and light for my already battered head, oops I said enough moaning didn't I.

I've done a bit of research for uni at lunch time but the website is driving me insane as they are all asking for different passwords to access different e journals, books, etc so been on the phone to I.T support for most of that time, anyhow I think I've at least managed to get a few good journals.

Finishing at 4.30pm today to go and see my tutor to go over my presentation then a lecture with my next tutor but hopefully should get away not too late.

Only 6 weeks tomorrow until our holidays woop de woop de woop, can't flipping wait.

Going to sign off now with a glum face just to stress how moody I really am :o(

Where did that go?

2010-03-15T05:32:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how quickly this weekend has gone. Had a lovely weekend, Saturday night we went to Whitley Bay which was good fun. Had the most lovely Mothers Day yesterday. We went to watch Elise at Swarland doing Dressage and she was fantastic, she came second in both her tests so we were very proud of her.

After that we went to Cerrie's for dinner, well Dave and Elise had lunch, it was really nice and we had a lovely time. I babysat Cerys for the rest of the afternoon and she was no bother she was a little pleasure, we did however have a little drama. I put her and Elise in the bath and washed their hairs etc and Elise jumped out and pulled the plug out, I went off to get Cerys a towel and ran back in as Cerys started crying, she had her index finger stuck down the plug hole and was panicking. I nearly had a fit, we managed to pull it out but poor little thing she was very upset about it. So apart from that she was fine and I've rang Cerrie this morning and it''s still attached but she keeps sticking it up and saying "sore". She is so cute.

Diet wise still plodding on, but feeling a bit rubbish this morning, got a headache and feel like I've got no energy. Need to drink more water and that should sort it out. Going to have an early tonight, got 24 and Lost to watch so think we will just watch them in bed.

Been looking at cottages as think we are going away at the end of August for a few days, it gives us something to look forward to what with having our holiday quite early this year. Up to now there is me and Dave, Claire and Chris and Leanne and Anthony going. So if anyone knows of any nice ones let me know as it's difficult as there are a lot available it's just trying to decide on one and sometimes it's better to have one recommended.

Any way, think I may need to go on the hunt for some paracetamols.

M x

It's Friday :o)

2010-03-12T01:42:00.000-08:00

Well it's that time of week again. Haven't done much the last couple of nights really. Had my physio which was fine however he has said that the only way I'm going to get the swellilng down on my ankle is if I keep it up at night and put ice on it. So I'll be doing that evey night until it goes down.
Uni work coming on nicely I'm almost finished my presentation which I need to give in a couple of weeks just need to run through it a couple of times and tweak it a little. I've sort of started my assignment just need to crack on with that as I want it done and handed in before I go on my jollies.
Diet going really well, I've found it fine the last few days not been hungry at all and feel great. Get weighed today at 1pm so fingers crossed. I'm off to Alnwick for a meeting which shoule hopefully only last an hour or so then I'll be back and update on my weight hopefully loss x x

Well I've been and got weighed and have lost 2.4lbs, not too impressive really however I'm not going to let it bother me as it's very nearly half a stone in two weeks. When Paula and I looked back at my weight loss last time my weight loss in the beginning was slow then picks up as I get further into it. The only other thing she said was that I was only drinking 2ltrs of water a day when really I should be drinking 3 so I really need to up the water intake. Also I haven't been to the loo (I know maybe too much detail) for about 5 days so that won't help either however if I up the water that should sort me out.

So, just got back to my desk and feel like I've done bot all and its nearly two bells oh dear, think I need to get a wriggle on and do some work. Looking forward to the weekend, going to Whitley Bay on Saturday night for Claire Kennedy's birthday then Sunday (Mothers Day) I'm going to watch Elise doing dressage at Swarland then to Cerrie's for dinner (not for me obviously) then we are babysitting Cerys for a while so Cerrie and Mickey can go out.

Any how still feeling positive even with the small weight loss but my clothes etc feel better already so onwards an downwards.

M x x x

10 My favourite number!

2010-03-10T03:47:00.000-08:00

Well I'm day 10, for some reason I always like day 10 I feel like once I'm in double figures I have cracked it. Feeling pretty good today, had a good sleep last night after watching Lost which I thought was good. It had started to do my head in a bit but seems to be getting better.
Got in last night and mucked the rabbits out with Leesco which took forever as naughty Peter was running around attacking everyone and everything in sight. Wah, he's very naughty. Then I made Elise and Dave's tea for the first time in 10 days which didn't bother me at all infact I quite enjoyed it. I think I'm a bit of a freak but whilst I'm on this diet I enjoy watching cookery programmes too. Don't know what that's all about you would think I enjoyed torturing myself. Ha ha.
So, after that we didn't do much, Elise did home work and I did a bit of reading for uni but that was about it.
The sun is shining again today which always puts me on a bit of a high after so much crap weather. Got loads of work on at work but have had a really productive morning and got loads of little bits of stuff done that I've been putting off. Got an appointment at the physio's this afternoon then straight to uni after that. Always a long day on a Wendnesday :o) Roll on 2012.
Laters Mx x

Great weekend!

2010-03-09T02:12:00.000-08:00

Had a fab weekend. Friday night when I finished I went and picked Cerys up and took her to mine. She was as good as gold and was in bed just afer eight. Our Joanna and Linda came over and we did our false tan and nails etc all in preperation for the party on Saturday night.

On Saturday we just pottered about Elise came back from the sleep over and was shattered as they hadn't got to sleep until after 3am. She ended up having a nap in the afternoon so that was good.

We dropped Elise off at Claire and Chris' about 5.30ish then went over to Joanna's and got a taxi from there to the party. The party was great and everyone had a good night. We ended up going back to Emma and Lee's afterwards and had a good nights sleep.

Sunday Dave went and got Elise from Claire's then we went back over to Joanna's for lunch, (not for me obviously) It was really nice as our other cousins Louise who lives in Peterborough and Claire who lives in Blackpool were here so it was great to catch up with everyone. After lunch Dave took Elise home and I stayed down in Blyth as I was off yesterday. We went down Blyth and went to a few pubs then came back to Joannas.

So a fab weekend and great diet wise too. Obviously had few drinks but nothing compared to what I normally would have had. Had a lazy day yesterday to recover so feeling fresh as a daisy this morning. Stephen (chef Ramsay at work) is making sausage casserole this morning and I have to say it smells bloody lovely but hey ho get over it. eh!

Anyway feeling good and only 7 weeks on Thursday until Lanzarote woo hoo. Thanks Mr and Mrs E for your comments, your turn now Clara, x x x

First weigh in, day 5!

2010-03-05T05:47:00.000-08:00

I've been to get weighed and have lost 4lbs. Quite pleased with that as it's only really 4 full days. I never have a massive weight loss in the beginning it's just keeping on going.

Finish work today at 4.30pm today then going to go and pick Cerys up and drop Elise off for her sleep over. Going to catch up on 24 and lost tonight then have a relatively early night.

Looking forward to Jugs' party tomorrow night, Elise is going to Claire's tomorrow night to stay so she is looking forward to that. I'm going to have a few drinks but probably have a few diet cokes in between.

Sunday Joanna is doing lunch for everyone at her house, so I will just avoid the food and enjoy the company.

I'm off Monday so going to prepare all the paint work to decorate next weekend. I've bought the wall paper so going to startthe painting next Saturday so I'll get it all cleaned and ready.

Well best get back to work

M :o)

Sunshine :o)

2010-03-04T01:37:00.000-08:00

Wow, it is so lovely to see the sun shining when I woke up this morning. I think it makes such a difference to your mood. I am however a bit tired today, Wednesday's are always so long. Got back from uni about 9.30pm and was freeeezing. Elise had been out for tea with Cerrie and Mickey and the kids for Liamos's birthday.
Had my last shake got in the bath and got ready for bed. Watched American idol, I loooooooooove it. I like the first black dude that sang but he's not quite getting it at the mo. I also like the one with the long hair.

Diet wise I'm feeling fine, got a bit of a gurgley stomach this morning but that's just my body protesting I think. Not been hungry at all so that's good.
Nothing on tonight which is nice as been out every night this week so far, I love the telly on a Thursday night, got American Idol, Secret diary of a call girl then Katie Price, (hate her now but still have to watch it).

Got another busy day today at work, I've decided to take Monday off so got loads to sort before I leave tomorrow. So, that's it for now, not much to say really. May blog later between tv programmes.
Chow x x

Happy 10th Birthday Liam x x

2010-03-03T02:24:00.000-08:00

Lots of family birthdays at the mo, so firstly happy birthday Liamos x x
Day 3 already, so in theory it should get better after today. We shall see. Was fine last night, went down to see Joanna for an hour and got back about sevenish, had my soup then just watched a bit of telly. Then me and Elise went to bed and read for a while and she was scratching on at her head. I had a look and dum dum dum, I think she had eggs from head lice. So, up we get and I treat all of our hairs with head lice stuff, oh what joy that was. It was like putting vegetable oil onto your hair, lovely. It had to be left on for 8 hours so we all just slept in it with towels on our pillows then had to wash it off this morning. She has never had head lice before, but she has obviously just picked them up from school. I wouldn't care she just had her hair cut quite short on Saturday so she has been wearing it down for school so that is maybe why. I've told her to keep her head away from people at school or dickies are going to crawl back into her hair, so she is probably keeping well away ha ha.

Work's really busy today, I haven't lifted my head for the past few days. I really need to crack on with my presentation for uni as well which I need to give some time in March, hmmm, better check that actually. Leaving work today at 4.30pm for uni then should get home about 9.30pm.

Liam is having a sleep over on Friday for his birthday, Cerrie is having 10 kids over, wah, brave woman. I've offered to have little Cerys, which might make things a little easier. So me and Dave are just going to have a quiet night in with Cerys on Friday night then the party on Saturday night.
So anyhoo, so far so good on the diet front, just need to make sure I get through the weekend without cracking then I'm flying. Just need to focus on 8 weeks tomorrow.

Toodle pip for now.
M x x

Happy 40th Jugs x x

2010-03-02T05:44:00.000-08:00

Today is my cousin Joanna's 40th so I think that deserves a mention. She is having a party on Saturday night so looking forward to that.

Day two of sole source and doing fine so far. Went in last night and just chilled, didn't really do much until I had a drama with facebook. For some reason it decided to tag everyone in my address book loads of times in stupid sims pictures and sending them numerous emails, OMG what a bloody nightmare so I suppose looking on it in a positive way at least that kept my mind off my diet.
It's our Liam's birthday tomorrow he will be 10, my god can't believe it. Going to nip to Joannas tonight to give her her card and pressie then home to hopefully to do some reading for uni as I haven't done much lately. I'm there tomorrow night so best pull my finger out. I've got two assignments to be in before the end of April, Hmmmm best get a move on me thinks.

Only 8 weeks on Thursday until we fly off to Lanzarote,can't flipping wait. We are staying in a friends appartment at the Sands Beach Resort. (see website) http://www.sandsbeach.eu/
We are going for two weeks and I arrive home on the Thursday evening then I'm going to Emma's hen weekend on the Saturday woo hoo.
So lots to look forward to and pleny of things to motivate me with my CD.

Anyhoo best get on with some work, ta ta for now x x

Hello :o)

2010-03-01T02:58:00.000-08:00

Well here we are again. We've booked our holiday and are going to Lanzarote for two weeks on the 29 April so eight weeks on Thursday. I've gone back to Paula and I'm back on Cambridge. I find it keeps me on track if I blog so here goes again.

Monday already!

2009-11-09T02:54:00.000-08:00

Where on earth has the weekend gone? They seem to get shorter each week :o(
Friday night we went to Jugs' house for Fireworks which was good, the kids seemed to enjoy them anyway. Saturday Elise went to her dad's in the morning and me and Dave didn't really do a lot. Went out on Saturday night for a couple of hours then went back to Cerrie and Mickey's with Joanna and Lewis. Yesterday me and Dave went shopping to Asda then we went to Blyth to drop off some photos of a wedding Dave did recently.
Elise went to see the fireworks last night in Morpeth at the Rugby club and came home about 8ish. We watched Changeling last night with Angelina Jolie which was really good.
I went and got weighed on Friday after work and lost 4.5lbs so was pleased with that, just need to keep it up.
Staying late at work tonight to try and get some work done on my assignment for uni. I've got to have it done for the 11 December so really need to get my skates on.
M

Happy Guy Fawkes!

2009-11-05T01:58:00.000-08:00

Really feeling the cold today. I'm bloody freezing. Not done much the last few nights, Tuesday night I did housework so very boring then last night I was supposed to be at UNI but unfortunately Dave was at the dentist and didn't get back until nearly six bells so I decided to give it a miss. I've handed my proposal for my work based assignment in so need to get cracking with the actual assignment. I'm planning on looking at our organisation's development review process then give recommendations for improvements. I also need to hand in my finance portfolio and sit an assessment for that. These all need to be done before Christmas so I think I better get my skates on ha ha.
Watched The Family last night and really enjoyed it. I watched it last year and thought it was fab. Chanel 4, nine o clock on a Wednesday. Went to bed after that and read for a while, nearly finished my book so need to go to Asda today and purchase a new one. Going to nip over at lunch time actually as need to get a hair dye. Just want my roots doing so going to do it myself then make an appointment at the hairdressers nearer Christmas.
Diet going well. Day 4 already so should hopefully be in ketosis now. Drinking 2 litres of a water a day no problem so just need to keep it up. Going to put my tan on tonight and dye my hair. Tomorrow night as I said we're going to Jugs' house for Fireworks with the kids so looking forward to that.
Elise did her list for Santy last night. It's not too bad but she's had a change of heart and has decided she doesn't want an X Box now she wants a PS3 with Rock Band. Hmmmmm curious, I think Mr Muckle could have had something to do with this but not to worry. I did quite a lot of shopping online yesterday and got the majority of the rest of the families so really just got Elise to focus on now.
I've decided to change my ticker to a count down to Christmas as I've kind of messed the diet one up however I will be blogging my weight loss still.

Time to focus!

2009-11-03T03:53:00.000-08:00

Well it's only 51 days until Christmas so need to get my but into gear and get back on track. Went and got weighed last Friday and it wasn't the best news in the world but to be fair I can't expect much else as all we seem have done since my birthday is gone out and ate and drink. Had loads of fun doing it though :o)
Edinburgh was fabulous, as usual we had a great time, it was a hoot and we really hit on with the weather as it was lovely.
Went to Staffordshire last week to visit Dave's mam which was really nice. We stayed in a lovely hotel for two nights. On the Wednesday we went to Trentham Gardens and Monkey forest which was amazing, the monkeys were so cute. Elise had an absolutely great time. It is such a lovely part of the country and fab shops ha ha.
So need to get back down to business on the diet front. I'm back on Sole source and am trying hard to up my water intake as I know I feel better the more water I drink. Days 1 - 3 are pooh. Don't know why I don't just bloody stick to it once I'm in ketosis then I wouldn't need to keep going through this awful part but hey ho suppose I'm only human. I have a few hurdles to get over before Christmas which is going to be difficult, first one is Bonfire night this Friday as we're having a party at Jugsy's house. Then on the 5 December we're going back to Edinburgh for the weekend, I need to tell myself I have been to Eddy before whilst being on SS therefore I can do it again.. The next one is the 12 December when I am going out for Christmas do with girls from work. We are going to Gusto's on the Quayside which could prove difficult. But one day at a time me thinks.
Work now has a gym which I am intending on using once I get over my first week so there is really no excuse as I can do this in my lunch hour. Nice Mind.
Elise is happy as larry at the minute, she's starting to look forward to Christmas. She doesn't know really what she wants for Christmas though so she needs to get her thinking cap on so we can send her letter to Santy. (Think we might just get away with another year). She has mentioned an X Box so we have gotten her one of them and I think we are going to get her rock band and lips. This will be her main pressie though and she won't be getting a lot else. Marma asked her the other day what she wanted off her and she said "I don't think I need anything this year granny" ha ha. Bless her.
She's loving middle school and seems to be doing really well. She just comes in and gets on with her homework I'm pleased to say so we haven't had any issues there YET!!
Anyhoo going to try and keep blogging to keep myself on the straight and narrow hopefully.

Been a while!

2009-10-12T05:52:00.000-07:00

Been super busy the last few weeks and been pretty crap on the diet front too. Oops. Going back on Friday to see what the damage is but back on track again so should be able to repair some of it before then.
Since last blogging sadly my Grandma Mary died, bless her, she has been in a care home for a while and to be honest she had no quality of life as she had alzheimers. We had the funeral last week but the ashes were buried this morning. Very sad but best for grandma.
Elise has settled in great at school and still seems to be enjoying it. Went to Mal Maison on Friday night for Louise's 40th. Had a fab time and hotel was gorgeous.
Went back to uni a week past Wednesday and that was fine, got two big assignments to do, one a work based one and the other a finance report bah, not nice mind.
Going to Edinburgh this weekend to see Holly and Nev so really looking forward to that. Elise is away all weekend as she is going to Thomas world with her cousin and aunty from her dads side.
Think the three of us are going to go and see Dave's mam in the half term holidays which are coming up which will be nice as don't think we are going to get away abroad now what with one thing and another so think we will just have some weekends away.
M x

My Friday :o)

2009-09-17T01:13:00.000-07:00

Well unfortunately I didn't go spinning very bad girl I know, however by the time it got to 5 o clock I felt like I had no bones in my body, not a good feeling, I think it's the old ketosis kicking in which is good as at least I know it's working but it makes you feel crap. So call it an excuse but I didn't go Spinning. Maybe next week. Diet wise however going great day 4 of sole source and feeling pretty good if not a little weak.
Didn't do much last night Elise just played out until about 7ish then got bathed and sorted and had an early night. She had her first lot of homework last night which was to decorate her French book with all things French so she enjoyed that as she is quite arty, but she is so blinking particular, she did a fab drawing of the Eiffel Tower. Need to go and get her some sticky back plastic today to cover it.
Dave's back into the swing of work and has all his schools sorted, he has gotten a few new ones this year in Seaton Sluice and Cramlington so more work for Mr M :o)
Going over to Cerrie and Mickey's tonight as me and Mr M are both off tomorrow woo hoo. Got a busy day tomorrow but just doing nice things though. Going to get weighed at 10.30am then having my nails filled at 11.00am then off to town to spend some of our vouchers we got for our birthday's so that should be fun.
Mam and Dad rang the other night and said they were having a fabulous time and resort etc was amazing, nice for some eh.
Anyhoo best be off. M x

Ketosis and Spinning!

2009-09-16T02:13:00.000-07:00

Day 3 again of sole source so hopefully after today I should be back in ketosis. Hasn't been too bad just been a bit ratty with Mr M, oops. Watched Angels and Demons last night on dvd and really enjoyed it, Dave didn't think much of it but that's not surprising really, not really his thing.
Elise is still really enjoying Middle School and seems to be taking it all in her stride. However the lovely new uniform was hung up lovely on her first night after school but last night, nah, chucked on the floor, didn't think that would last long.
Work's going fine at the mo but really busy, still loads going on for us and a million things to do. Phase 2 of the Resource Centre is up and running and looks fab but bringing a lot more work with it.
Last week in my wisdom I thought it would be a good idea to book into spinning tonight, nice mind. So off I go at 5.45pm tonight at Newbiggin so I probably won't be able to walk tomorrow. Need to do some exercise though so hopefully this is a start.
I'm off on Friday as me and Dave were supposed to be going to Town to watch one of his ex pupils play but he doesn't start until 11bells and it was just going to end up being a bit of a hassle so we've decided to give it a miss but I'm still going to take Friday off and might go to town and do some shopping then I'm going to go and get my nails infilled.
Friday night we're going to Emma and Lee's with Leesco then Saturday afternoon Dave is doing a race I think in Rothbury. No plans as yet for Saturday night so we shall see what happens. Weekends are always a bummer on this diet but hey ho.
Can't believe I'm back to uni next Wednesday the summer has just absolutely flown over.
Bye now x

Back on it and Leesco's first day at Middle School!

2009-09-14T04:00:00.001-07:00

Went and got weighed and Friday and it wasn't good news, however I've had my birthday and it's just a case of getting back on track. I would like to lose another 2 stone to get to goal and I would be happy. I'm hoping my holiday at the end of Ocotber hopefully can be my focus and motivation.
Went over to Linda's on Friday night and had a girly night there which was good fun then Saturday seeing it was such a fab day we sat in the garden and drank pimms which was nice. Saturday was Mickey's birthday so our Cerrie had a bit of a do for him at theirs on Saturday night which was a howl and ended up very messy, put it this way Kings and permanent marker don't go well especially when evil Mr Bates is involved. ha ha.
Yesterday we went home and got ready then went out for lunch to the half moon in stakeford which was really nice and would recommend there Sundays dinners to anyone who isn't on Cambridge diet. After lunch we went home and dossed for the rest of the day. Watching dvd's and eating rubbish, oops.
It's Elise's first day at Middle School and she went off with her lovely new uniform on looking very grown up with her massive bags which are the size of her. Bless her. Going to go home at 1 bell to meet my hubby for lunch well porridge, he's back to school now also.

30 Something!!

2009-09-09T02:21:00.000-07:00

Well it's over I'm not longer in my 20's. Boo hoo. Anyhoo had the most fantastic weekend EVER!!! The party went really well and everything was perfect. There was just enough people there for the size of the room and everything was great. Saturday we headed off to Alnwick at lunch time and went to Blackmores for lunch then checked into the hotel. We had our own private room for our meal which was really lovely. Dave and Cerrie decorated it all and it looked fab. The whole evening was just once again perfect. Sunday we made our way home about lunch time but we were shattered. Me and Dave had a little sleep when we got home and woke up about 5ish. We decided to go for an Italian's in Morpeth then out for a few drinks so it ended up the perfect way to end a fab weekend.
As you can imagine the diet has some what gone out of the window, however I'm going to get weighed on Friday to face the music then back on track on Monday, I know I should probably start on Saturday but it's Mickey's birthday so we will be going over there so a couple more days won't hurt.
I thought I would be feeling a bit crap with all the build up but to be honest I'm feeling quite positive. Work's going well, Elise is starting middle school and things are generally good :o)
Dave went back to work yesterday for the first day, it was just an initial meeting though so he's off again today lol. Him and Elise start back officially on Monday. She's really looking forward to it.
Still looking for holidays, think it's going to be the end of October and probably Lanzarote, so at least we've still got that to look forward to.
Going out for lunch with work today as our Project manager is leaving who will be a huge miss. We're going to the Black Door in Morpeth which used to be Henri's, I've not been since it's changed but it's supposed to be nice, I'll be making the most of it. LOL!
I've attached some pictures from Saturday but unfortunately haven't got many from Friday as DAve's camera broke :0(.
Anyhoo off for now. M x

Two new additions to the Muckle family :0)

2009-08-25T03:03:00.000-07:00

Tuesday already, had a great weekend, Friday as I said we had Emma, Lee, Lewis and Andrew over. Saturday we got up and once we'd done a bit house work we had a walk over to the Fox Cover as it was a lovely day. We sat outside and had a few drinks then Cerrie, Mickey and the kids came and met us. It was really nice. We went home about sixish and sat in the garden. Claire and Chris came over later on followed by Chris' brother Pete and his girlfriend Lyndsey. We had a great night.
Sunday we got up and pottered round for a bit then went to meet my mam and dad at the Block and Tackle with Lewis, we stayed there till about 5.30 then came home as Elise was coming home with the two new rabbits, they are so cute. Once is her old rabbit called Sweetie and the other one is his son, Peter. They have separate hutches as apparently they will fight but they are just lovely.
Got my dress for the party on Sunday, I love it. Just need to sort shoes, bag and jewelery out then that's me sorted and Leesco still needs some new shoes. Uniform's all sorted ready for middle school. She looks so grown up.
She's off to Yasmin's this afternoon for her birthday, they are going to Gianni's for their tea then she's staying over.
Got another busy weekend this weekend then it's bank holiday Monday wooppee. Only 3 days at work for me next week.
M x x

Just today!

2009-08-21T05:20:00.000-07:00

Struggling to keep up with the days now so no more counting days, it's annoying now. Been to get weighed and have lost 1.5lbs so not bad going considering I've been having food. Went to Matalan last night and got our big numbers (balloons) for the party, I also got some more confetti and bought a lovely dress (see picture)(yes Dave another one) but it was only £16 bargain.
Got Mer and Lee coming over tonight for drinks, going to make fajitas too.
Got to get back to work now.
Bye bye chicken pie. x

DAY 100 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-08-18T04:21:00.001-07:00

My goodness 100 days and only a few slip ups. Had a bit of a disastrous weekend in the diet sense but other wise great. Friday I ended up not getting weighed as I didn't have the car and to be honest I had enough left to do me for a few more days, I was supposed to be going tonight but I've just emailed Paula and I'm going to wait until Friday.
Went to a friend of Joanna's on Friday night and had a really good night but did have some food. Saturday I took Dave and the boys to Morpeth then I went to Whitley with Leeney and Michelle. We had a great night it was good fun. I have to say there was some bonny sights in the Bay ha ha. Put it this way the girls were scrapping on the stage in Pier 39, classy.
On Sunday we went to Gianni's (yes bloody Gianni's) and again I had food. Bad, bad, bad girl. However since then I'm back to SS and feel fine. I'm just going to have to see how I've done on Friday. I felt a bit rubbish on Sunday night about it but to be honest now I know that I just have to get back on with it which I'm not finding too bad. :0) I certainly don't feel any worse or like I have put weight on so fingers crossed I might just get away with it.
Getting very excited for the party only 16 days to go woo hoo. Still got to get plates and cutlery, go and get the balloons and nip to Matalan. I've booked my nails, tan and eyelash extensions for the Thursday night. I have actually ordered another dress which is fab so may have changed my mind about the outfit but shall wait and see. Dave is not very enthusiastic about the whole thing at the mo because he knows that when the party is here his summer holidays are kind of over, what a bloody shame eh. Ha ha.
On the holiday front think we may have had another rethink on the dates, feeling a bit bad about taking Leesco out of school so think we may go in the October holidays. I suppose it's not that far away. It's going to be a bit more expensive but I suppose it'll be better for her. It's crap really the fact that they discourage you to take your children out of term time but at the end of the day when you're looking at £1000 more, well.
Had our Liam to stay last night, they were both hyper, very funny, they just wind each other up something rotten. Elise has got her friend coming to stay on Thursday then she is staying at her dad's on Friday and Saturday this week, so she's being kept busy.
Think I'm going to have a clear out of my wardrobe's tonight they are a tip, also could really do with throwing some clothes away which don't fit anymore but I'm rubbish and just hang on to things.
Off up the street now in the rain to go to the bank. Boo.
M x

Day 95 Walking!!

2009-08-13T05:04:00.001-07:00

Well, only 95 days into my diet and I got off my lazy ass and went for a walk last night. We got in and Dave had his tea and I got in the bath then I was once again a bit lost with out Elise so Dave suggested we go for a walk around the lake, so off we went about 8 o clock, it was really lovely and took us about 45 mins to walk about 2 and a half miles so not bad. Only thing I didn't like were the little midgey fly things, bah horrid.
Dave went yesterday up to his grandpa's house in Wooler to pick up the mattress from his house as he had a brand new mattress still in the cover and we could do with a new one so he took the little van from my work and picked it up. Only problem is our bed base is king size but it is a double mattress, hmm, anyhoo Dave has put it on and it is actually fine, just a slight gap at either side. We both slept great last night though so it's done the trick and stopped Dave moaning about his side being down hill.
Had toothache all morning so have been to the dentist at lunch time and he says it is is my wisdom tooth coming through, he's given me some anti biotics but said to wait and see how it is over the weekend and if it is no better then to start taking them.
Cerrie rang last night and they are still having a great time and informed us they won't be coming back until FRIDAY!! Mind they must be having fun.
This weekend I'm going to a house party with Jugs on Friday night then Saturday Dave is going out to Morpeth with the boys for his birthday so I'm dropping them off at 2 o clock then going over to Leeney's as we are going to Whitley. Woo Hoo !! Can't wait.
Day 3 of being back on sole source so hopefully should be back into ketosis after today. :0) May even go crazy and go out on my bike tonight but will let you know.
Chow for now x x

Day 94 Going Good!

2009-08-12T04:33:00.000-07:00

Well managed to stay 100% Sole Source yesterday which I'm pleased about, as it is hard sometimes to get back into it. Had a really busy day yesterday work wise as both the girls were off so my day flew. Dave picked me up then he went for a run and I just tidied up and did a bit of housework. When he came back we went to Asda and got his tea and I bought a new book. When we got home we watched a bit of telly then went up to bed. Once again we are a bit lost without Leesco as she is off camping with aunty Cerrie, Uncle Mickey, Liam and Cerys. They are having a fab time and apparantley the weather has been really nice. BUT, poor little Cerys!!! Cerrie rang yesterday to say she had been stung by an evil wasp, not once but twice, poor little thing. She was very brave though and didn't cry much. Argh bless her heart.
I've really missed them, as I haven't seen them all since last Friday :0(
So, feeling quite good and very focused. Going to go and have my porridge for my dinner now. I've got my outfits sorted for my party and the Saturday night, they fit, but I think if I could just lose another 1/2 stone they would look better. Very excited now, can't wait. x x

Day 87 - 93 Happy Birthday Hubby for Saturday!!

2009-08-11T05:57:00.000-07:00

Again, I can't believe where the time has gone, since I last blogged it has been Lydia's (our god daughter) birthday so we went round to see her on Thursday night. Friday we had pre Dave's birthday drinks at ours and Jill, Marc and the boys, Cerrie Mickey and the kids, Janine, Chris, Lewis, Andrew and Jugs all came over. It was really nice and we sat out in the garden whilst the kids played.
Saturday was obviously Dave's birthday and he had a lovely day. I got him a new wedding ring (long story but he lost his last one), aftershave, a ted baker jumper, a shirt, slippers, dressing gown. Anti wrinkle cream lol, smellys, socks and undies, so he was very spoilt. He also got money from family and friends. Elise got picked up at 11 then we got ready and headed to Wooler about 3ish. We had a fab afternoon / night and came back home the next day about lunch time. We then went to the Block and Tackle to meet mam and dad and Emma, Lee, Claire and Chris popped in to see us so all in all a fab weekend.
Yesterday (Monday) I had booked off so we just had a lovely lie in then went and did some shopping and went for our lunch. From here I will carry on regarding the diet. Since doing add a meal I have struggled a bit, some days I haven't had anything but then others for example yesterday I had a Sunday dinner, so not great really. BUT, back on sole source from today. I know I'm going to be out of ketosis so may struggle a bit for a couple of days but hey ho. I'm not going to beat myself up about it, it was Dave's birthday and I enjoyed it so I'm putting it behind me and back on track. I got weighed on Friday and lost 1.5lb so at least I still lost and I don't think that's too bad considering it was add a meal, just hope I haven't done too much damage over the weekend. I've got a good 3 days now to get myself back into ketosis and I still need to keep telling myself that I've lost nearly 40lbs which isn't bad going.
So it's 3 weeks on Friday to the party so as long as I stay 100% SS I know I can have at least another half a stone off.
Laters x

Day 83 - 86 FOCUS!!!

2009-08-04T02:01:00.000-07:00

I don't know where the time is going at the minute, the weekend has flown over. Had a quiet night on Friday and was in bed for 8 o clock. Think I was just in a bad fettle after only losing 1/2 a lb. Saturday we had a lovely day just pottering about, Dave went for a run and I did some housework. Saturday night we went to Blyth as Dave's friend was playing in Nikhs. Later on we went back to Claire and Chris' and were later joined by Emma and Lee, turned into a bit of a late one but had a great night.
Sunday we went to the Block and Tackle to see my mam and dad with Lewis and his friend then went back to mine.
I was training yesterday at The Caledonian Hotel in Jesmond which was bloody borning but didn't get finished late so wasn't too bad. Watched Indiana Jones don't know which one but the latest one, last night, it was OK, not really my cup of tea but Leesco liked it which has resulted in her getting the lego game for the wi.
Diet wise, everything going OK, not having much in the way of add a meal just a small amount of chicken with salad. I am 100% focused and really motivated as I've just ordered 7 dresses for my birthday oops. Well obviously I'm not keeping them all but maybe 2 ha ha. Not long now, only 4 weeks to go.
Dave is excited for his birthday on Saturday, me and Elise are going to make him breakfast in bed then give him all of his presents. Elise is going away to her dad's about lunch time then me and Dave will be heading up to Wooler after that. woo hoo x
My mam's just called into work for a coffee and shown me the brochure of where they are going for their holidays, my god it is fabulous, they are going to Cancun in Mexico, it is unbelievable. Lucky things, we still haven't booked but are thinking of just booking last minute in September.
Laters M x

Day 81 - 82 ARGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

2009-07-31T05:17:00.000-07:00

Been weighed and have only lost 0.5lbs, not very happy, really need to get a hold of myself, it's add a meal this week too which is really daunting but just need to be really disciplined and then hopefully won't put any on next week then back to Soul Source the week after with hopefully a good weight loss. Well fingers crossed anyway.
Going to have a quiet weekend, just the 3 of us staying in tonight and we've got a few blue rays to watch. Gran Torino, Watchmen and Ghost town so that should keep us busy. Watched Marley and me the other night, put it this way I came to work with swollen eyes the next day as it is so sad. :0(
Dave is going up to Wooler in the morning to sort some things out at Grandpa's house then not a lot planned after that.
Going to go away and have a little word with myself as the way I'm feeling you would think I had put a bloody stone on. On a lighter note I tried a dress of our Cerrie's on that I couldn't get the zip up on last week and this week it fits, so maybe I've lost measurements but not weight this week??
Thanks for the comments, my blog definitely helps me in time like this.
Mysery Meeechelle x x x

Day 76 - 80 Missing Leesco!

2009-07-29T02:49:00.000-07:00

Had a really busy weekend. Went to Ladies day on Saturday which was really good. Sun was shining and it was really nice apart from the stinking toilets and the fact that you had to que for 40 mins. But hey ho. After the races I went back and met Dave, Lewis and Ross at the Block and Tackle then headed over to Blyth to meet up with Joanna and her friends Linda and Nicola. Had a fab night and had a sore stomach from laughing so much. Sunday Joanna made dinner for everyone and with Elise still being away at Pony Club camp we stayed all day and had another fab day. Playing silly games and just being generally stupid.
Monday I had taken off so me and Dave had a really lazy day and just watched rubbish tv and snoozed on and off all day which was lovely after our hectic weekend.
Back to work yesterday and it was pretty manic, don't know why it was just crazy everyone wanted something. Didn't do much last night but it was starting to drive us crazy Elise being away, I spoke to her and she has had a fab time and said she had been round the Cross Country Course yesterday. The house is just so quiet without her, it's bizarre. It kind of got us talking about IVF again and when we should start trying again, I just don't like the thought of not having a child in the house, crazy I know. I think we will talk about it after Christmas and see how we feel then.
Anyhoo, Elise is home tonight so can't wait to see her, she said last night that she had missed us which was nice, 5 days is a long time :0( but I'm sure it will have done her the world of good.
Diet wise everything going OK, just a bit apprehensive about add a meal next week, I suppose this is the easy bit when you have not options but it's having control when you need to make choices.
Going to go home for my dinner soon as got a meeting at 1 bell so Laters x x

Day 73 - 75 Growing up :0(

2009-07-24T03:36:00.000-07:00

Been busy the last few days, but unfortunately not in the exercise sense. Been a bit crap really. Was going to go out on the bike on Wednesday night but forgot we were all at the dentist. Just for check ups and everything is fine. Doesn't look like Elise will need a brace in her teens which is good, Dave needs a bit of work done and just a scale and polish for me.
Yesterday was really busy at work and had meetings all day however Elise's leavers mass was on at 1.30pm so had to go to that too. It was so lovely, they all did readings stating what their favourite memory of their time in St Aidan's was and it was really emotional. Then at the end of mass Mrs Leslie (head teacher) presented them all with a dvd which was played and a certificate of achievement. The dvd is amazing me and Cerrie were bleating our eyes out. It was pictures of the whole year 4 pupils throughout their time and they played Miley Cyrus - The Climb over it which made it even more tear jerking. To top it all off a few of the kids started crying as they didn't want to leave. Needless to say Leesco didn't not a single drop. Not a tear. Hard git that she is. Lol!
So today is her last day in little school, I have to say it has been a fantastic school and I think Elise will miss it, however I know she is ready for the next challenge as she is not pushing herself. Hmmm, god I sound like my mam and dad. So now comes seven weeks of jealousy of Dave and Elise being off, bah it's a hard life.
Went over to Cerrie and Mickey's last night just had a quiet night but stayed up late and watched a few episodes of Sex in the City, the old ones, it's fab.
Dave's off to Wooler today after picking Leesco up from school as she finishes half day. He's going to let the piano removal men into his granpa's house as my cousin Leanne is going to have it. Dave used to teach Leanne when she was little (bizarre I know) and he really didn't want his mam to get rid of the piano and we already have one so I asked Leanne if she would like it and she said yes so I think Dave's really pleased that it's not going too far away, keep it in the family and all.
Get weighed today at 1 bell, not too hopefull after last weeks small amount and I was a bit naughty on the alcohol front last weekend but we shall see. At the end of the day I need to keep thinking I would have had that plus lots of food too so I suppose it's a positive regardless.
Going to Ladies day tomorrow, very last minute thing but going with a few girls from work so really looking forward to it. Clare (friend from work) is taking the car so it's ideal not having to worry about getting lifts etc. We're just going in the cheap end this day as we paid £40 for tickets last year and there was no bloody difference so £20 this year, that will do us. :0)
Just back from being weighed and have lost another 3lbs woo hoo. So that's 37lbs in total. Yippee x

Day 69 - 72 Get on your bike!!

2009-07-21T08:35:00.000-07:00

Well what can I say about the weekend? It was fab and had a great time BUT drank far too much and feel a bit guilty now. We went to Whitley Bay on Saturday which was really good, stuck to vodka and diet coke all night which I suppose is OK but then went out Sunday as well, and of course it was a case of oh come on we'll go out for dinner so I have my bar followed by a few drinks so feel quite bad about it.
Took yesterday off as knew I wouldn't be sparkling when I woke up which was just as well as I was a little tired shall we say. LOL!!
So, I'm drawing a line under the weekend and going to just plod on, up my water and continue, it could be worse I suppose, I could have stuffed my face with a pizza when I got in. I've decided also as punishment to myself, I'm going to try and start introducing some exercise into my life. I hate exercise and no matter what anyone says it's evil and I just don't enjoy it, but, I've decided I'm going to get my bike out of the shed and go on some bike rides with Elise, she is over the moon as it means she gets to go further on her bike as she's not allowed out the estate on her own. We were meant to be going tonight but Yasmin is at ours for tea and it is peeing down so tomorrow night it will be.
Started shopping for Dave's 40th which is quite exciting but can't say what for in case he reads this. I think he's decided he wants to go to Wooler on his actual birthday and Holly and Nev and a few others are going to come out too. He could change his mind before then though. Oh actually speaking of Mr M he has lost his iphone on Saturday night and is gutted, to be fair he doesn't often lose things but hey ho it's gone. Luckily he is insured so will be able to claim on that but I think it was just a ploy to get the upgraded one. He also broke up today for 7 weeks yep 7 whole bloody weeks, how evil is that. Bah. I suppose it means no housework for me though :0) which is a bonus.

Day 68 - Humph!!!

2009-07-17T06:53:00.001-07:00

Well I've been weighed and have only lost 2.5lbs, not really that chuffed with that to be honest as I don't understand why. I haven't done anything different so I'm a bit pissed off. However on the bright side that does take me to 34lbs in total. I think I may have to start and do a bit of exercise next week me thinks. Hopefully if the weather clears up I'll get on my bike and go on some bike rides with Elise :0)
I wouldn't care I even took my pants off to get weighed as they were very wet and the last few weeks I have been weighed in a skirt. What a bummer!!!
On a "lighter" note, had a very productive day at work and tied up lots of bits and pieces that needed doing so pleased about that.
Well hope everyone has a good weekend.
M x

Day 65 - 67 Invites out!

2009-07-16T04:34:00.000-07:00

Finally got our invites for our party out today, I printed them off yesterday and packed them up last night so all done and dusted, I wasn't exactly sure what the etiquette was for sending out birthday invites but at least they are out now and it gives people who have to travel plenty time to get sorted.
Well what have I been up to the last couple of days? Not an awful lot really, Elise went for her visit to St Benedicts on Tuesday which she said was good apart from the fact that she had to have stir fry for her dinner which she said wasn't very nice.
Tuesday night she went out with her dad for her grandad's birthday for a meal so by the time she got in she was bust. It was lovely though as Elise was out and Dave went for a long run so I had the house all to myself:0)
Work's been really busy the last few days so the days seem to be flying by. Last night Elise has her little friend Eli over for tea so I made spaghetti bolognese for them all which looked v nice even if I do say so myself. By the time I sorted the invites out it was 9 bells so just got bathed, watched a bit of telly then that was me ready for bed.
Not much to say really on the diet front, all doing fine, still get the odd day where I get a bit sick but hey ho it'll happen. Only 1 month 2 weeks and 5 days until our party woo hoo. I also need to add a meal in 15 days which is pretty scary.
It's Dave's 40th on the 8th of August so we are going to have a night away I think just in Wooler for that then he is having a boys night on the 15th to Morpeth, so loads of things coming up.
So, what's on this weekend? Tomorrow night, me and Dave are having gorgeous little Cerys while Mickey and Cerrie take Elise and Liam to see the new Harry Potter. Saturday morning Elise will be going to her dad's then Holly and Nev are coming down and we're going out with them, Ross and Lewis and his friend. So looking forward to that should be fun.
Ta ta for now. Oh dear, it's just started to rain and I've got washing on the line.

Day 62 - 64 New member of the Muckle family coming soon. (No I'm not pregnant)

2009-07-13T05:22:00.000-07:00

Had another great weekend, went to Tynemouth on Saturday and it was really good, we went for an Italian's for lunch, well the girls did and I had a pint of water then we had a wonder round and went to the fantastic Raspberry Bizzare and bought Elise some bits and pieces. We then went to the pub for a few then back to Leanne's. I got a lift with Emma and Lee and went to Claire's later on and stayed there as she was having a party for her friends 40th so had a great night and managed to avoid all of the food that was about.
Sunday Dave picked me up around lunch time and we went home and just chilled for the rest of the day, I got a text off Elise informing me that her rabbit at her dad's had had babies and could she "pritty, pritty please have one for home". So, I have relented and said she can as long as her and Dave clean it out and her grandad makes the hutch so we will have a new addition to the Muckle family in a few weeks, hmm don't think Lola will be too happy.
Elise has her first full day at St Benedicts tomorrow just as an intake day but she will be having her dinner there so I think she's quite excited. £2.05 a day dinner money, bah not blinking cheap. Then I've just paid £45 for part of her uniform, that's just for jumper's and P.E kit.
A year ago today we were having a lovely day at Matfen Hall for our Claire and Chris' wedding, so Happy Anniversary to them, I have to say it was a lot nicer day a year ago as it is peeing down here.
I've been looking at dresses for my party and I've seen a fab Karen Millen one which i love, can't wait to go shopping but need to wait until nearer the time me thinks.
M x

Day 61 - It's Friday :0)

2009-07-10T05:09:00.000-07:00

Just been and got weighed and have lost 3.2 lbs, pleased with that but would still prefer 4lbs, but hey ho.
Went to the Sage to watch Elise last night, she was fantastic, I was very proud of her. It was a really late night though poor souls, they had had two dress rehersals and the performance was on for nearly three hours so we didn't get in until after 11, so to say we had a tired little bean would be an undersatement. She went to bed and was asleep before I got upstairs to say goodnight.
She's been into work with me this morning and been fantastic, she has put labels on all of the payroll envelopes ready to be posted out and designed, coloured in and laminated a book mark. Dave picked us up at 12 and I went and got weighed, Elise lay down in the back of the car so bless her I think she's still knacked. I'm back at work and they were going to go home and let her chill for a couple of hours while Dave washes the car and cuts the grass.
Think Cerrie, Mickey and the kids and our neighbours Janine and Chris are coming round tonight. Elise is off to her dad's in the morning then my dad's taking us to Tynemouth about lunch time so should be a nice day.
Got loads left to do at work before I leave at 4.30 so had better get cracking.
Laters x x

Day 60 - Leesco hits the stage!!

2009-07-09T08:40:00.000-07:00

Going to the sage at Gateshead tonight, Elise is in the "catholic extended services partnership" basically a performance put on by the catholic schools in the area. We went last year and it was really good. She has gone straight from school so had to take a packed tea much to her disgust as she's not really one for packed lunches. She ended up taking a dry bread bun, some hula hoops, a chomp, a yoghurt and a jelly. Oh and some cucumber. She's a funnyun. So we need to be there for 7 bells, can't wait.
Get weighed again tomorrow hoping for a good weight loss however I did have a good few cheeky vods last Saturday but we shall see. It's teacher training day tomorrow but Dave is having to work in the morning so Elise is going to come into work with me. I'm going to set her away doing some admin work, well never too young to learn. It's just until 11ish I'm sure she'll enjoy it.
Going to Tynemouth on Saturday, Dave's off to Wooler to go out with the boys and I'm going out with my mam, Cerrie, Aunty Stella, Emma and Leanne. We try to get together well originally we said every month but it doesn't always work out like that so anyway we've decided on Tynemouth this time as there is a festival on so should be fun. Only thing is we also go for lunch / tea so I'll be sitting like a bit of a loon, but hey ho.

Day 58 - 59 Tired!!!

2009-07-08T01:22:00.000-07:00

Good morning, good morning, I am so tired today. Yesterday went well, well, as well as a funeral can go. We left from Grandpa's house and went to Ingram church where the vicar gave a lovely service and read the most lovely pieces which Sheila had written, it was just perfect, then a cousin read a poem from his book which was also lovely. He was then buried next to Dave's Gran. I haven't been to Ingram for years and had forgotten how beautiful it was, it's right next to where Dave grew up. There are now some gorgeous holiday cottages there, I'm definitely going to take Leesco up next time we're off and we have a nice day. After the service we went back to Embleton Hall which again was really nice.
We got home about 5.30ish and went to get Elise from Cerrie's then Dave went for a run and I made their tea's.
I've been feeling really hungry the last few days and the only thing I can think is I haven't been drinking enought water with me being off work so I'm half way through my 2 litre bottle which is sitting on my desk. Also Dave say's my breath is honking (he's so kind) so drinking more water should help that too.
Watched the Michael Jackson tribute last night and found it really sad but fantastic at the same time, I thought it was so sad for the family and his children. I thought John Mayer was amazing, so brilliant but quite understated. I thought Usher was a bit much mind going and caressing the coffin and that. bah. So anyway little grandpa can go down in history as being buried on the same day as the King of Pop.
My cousin Louise (Claire who I mention regularly's sister) is starting Lighter Life today so good luck to her, as I've told her she will be feeling fab in no time.
Thanks Jo for your lovely comment, however I think I'm looking a bit sparkley eyed from the double vodka I had just consumed. ha ha. x x

Day 55 - 57 Fab Weekend!!

2009-07-06T01:07:00.000-07:00

Monday again, god they come round quick. Had a really good weekend. Friday night went to Jugs' house and she had the girls round, so quite a late night. Saturday morning we were up early and took the kids to Bounce in Blyth. We then took them to McDonalds then dropped Elise off with her dad. After this we went to see my Grandma Mary. She is in a care home in Blyth but unfortunately she is not too good, she didn't recognise us at all, she is just a little shell really.
Met mam and dad after that and went with them for dinner to Scaramangas but I was very good and just had a pint of water and a black coffee.
Went to Whitley on Saturday night and had a fab time, got rather tipsy as we were out from about 5.30pm oops. Didn't do a lot yesterday, didn't go to mams for dinner so just had a nice quiet time in the house, later on Cerrie came over with the bambinos. Picked Dave up from the airport at 8.10pm, me and Elise went up a bit earlier and had a coffee, we were very jealous watching all the people getting ready to go on holiday. Dave's plane was on time, he had a great time and has really caught the sun.
Got loads on at work today, so busy, busy day for me. Then tomorrow it's Grandpa's funeral, the service is at a church in Ingram then afterwards at Embleton Hall.

Day 54 - Weigh day!!

2009-07-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Just a quickie got weighed today and lost another 3.2lbs so lets call it 3lbs to air on the side of caution. Quite pleased with that, I am feeling really good at the minute in myself, I've not had any heartburn since the doc gave me some tablets and just feel a lot less sluggish and tired.
Went to Metro yesterday afternoon and Leesco got a fantastic little net book, we got it in the sale for £249 so she is over the moon, I wouldn't mind one myself. She also got lots of little bits and pieces from Claire's accessories and River Island, she got some sunglasses, a phone case, and hairbands and stuff. So all in all a very happy little girl :0)
Going to Jugs' (Joanna's) house tonight for a few drinkies, obviously just a couple of vods and diet c. Then Whitley tomorrow woo hoo, hope the weather picks up though. Dave got away OK this morning, was up at the crack of dawn and seemed to be really looking forward to it. He text me earlier saying they had arrived and the hotel was nice.
Over and Out the Shellmyster x x

Day 52 - 53 She's 9!!!!

2009-07-02T03:18:00.000-07:00

Well it was Leesco's birthday yesterday and I can't believe she is 9, don't know where the time has gone. She had a lovely day yesterday, she was up early opening all her presents which she seemed to like all of them and she got £345 cash, £20 Argos voucher and £20 New Look voucher so she has done ridiculously well, unbelievably spoilt but she's worth it. She has a lovely party last night, there were six of them there and they were all very well behaved. We had a game of cricket on the green then had pizzas and birthday cake.
Finishing half day today as going to the Metro Centre for her to spend her money, she wants a net book which she has seen which will also come in useful for her work at middle school so good choice me thinks.
Dave leaves early tomorrow morning and Mickey (sister's husband) leaves today so me and Cerrie are really looking forward to our girly weekend. Slight change of plan to Saturday, we are now going to go to Whitley Bay as it was going to cause problems for lifts etc to town, so we're meeting up with Mrs E, Miss B and Miss K. Woo hoo, can't wait. Weigh day again tomorrow, mind they come round quick.

Day 50 - 51 Busy, busy, busy.

2009-06-30T05:49:00.000-07:00

Took yesterday off work as helped Dave to sort a few things out with grandpa, also went and got a few last minute bits and pieces for Leesco. Got her balloons, banners and cake etc and went and got the food for her party. There will be about 7 of them so just going to give them pizza, garlic bread and chips and lots of sweets. She's getting very excited. We said we were just giving her money but once again she has been thoroughly spoilt. Going to wrap her pressies and decorate the house tonight. Still need to go and get her big helium 9 blown up.
Got season 2 of prison break yesterday but haven't started watching it yet, so got that to look forward to.
Put a pair of trousers on yesterday that I haven't worn for a while as they were far too tight and woo hoo they fit, so really pleased about that. I can really feel the difference now.
Busy at work with having yesterday off, just need to try and get caught up as finishing at 3pm tomorrow for Elise's party, then the same on Thursday to go to Metro Centre shopping. Dave leaves early Friday morning to go to Portugal for a stag doo so my lovely sister is taking him and I am staying with the kids as she is off on Friday but I'm at work so cheers Cerrance.
Friday night got no plans as yet but me and Cerrie are going to the Quayside on Saturday afternoon so we are hoping it will be a lovely afternoon so we can sit outside and have a few drinks as we are both husband less for the weekend woo hoo. Argh we'll miss them really.

Day 48 - 49 Sad News :0(

2009-06-28T11:05:00.000-07:00

We had some sad news this morning, Dave's grandpa passed away. He was 95 years old therefore had had a very long and full life, he was an amazing man, he had an amazing mind writing a book a year or so ago, getting a pc at the age of 90 and still playing and writing music but unfortunately his body had just had enough. Well he will be with Dave's gran now at peace.
Went to St James' park last night which was good, the boys all looked great and all got presented with trophies by two ex Newcastle players but can't remember their names.
So been a quiet day today, Elise has been to the pictures with Cerrie and Mickey to see Transformers 2 and we have had little Cerys who was as good as gold, she is so funny, then Sumo came down with the kids for a cuppa so was nice to see them too.
Think we might go and get a dvd tonight.
That's all for now. m x

Day 47 Friday Weigh Day

2009-06-26T06:23:00.000-07:00

Been and got weighed and have lost 2.5lbs, bit disappointed as it's not a huge amount but I suppose as Paula said you can't lose large amounts every week. I suppose what really matters is that I'm losing, and have lost nearly 2 stone in 8 weeks and I'm feeling good.
Going to have a quiet night tonight just me and the hubby until Elise comes home about 9pm as she is going to her dad's for a while as she isn't going tomorrow night with us going to St James'. Just looking out the window it is getting dark already and it looks like the kind of night where you just want to go home and get your jarmies on. Mmmmm sounds lovely. Might watch Dark Knight tonight as Mr M hasn't stopped bleeting on about how good it is, not my thing really but we'll give it a go.
Hope this rain stops for Plate day tomorrow or god help the ladies in their heels.
M x

Day 44 - 46 - Sports Day

2009-06-25T03:27:00.000-07:00

Wow, just been to Elise and Liam's Sports Day, it was great, they are very competitive for just being little. Not been up to much the last few days, went to parents evening at Elise's new middle school on Monday night and had a look round. It seems to be a really nice school and Elise seems to be really looking forward to it, I think the new challenge will really do her good.
Tuesday night me and Elise went to the docs and he gave Elise some cream for her toes and some for her head, and me some lansoprazole for my heartburn so fingers crossed that should get rid of it. Last night I changed our bedroom round and had a good old clear out so I felt all organised when I got ready this morning and knew where everything was, all in separate boxes and bags. Get me eh!
Phase 2 of our new Resource Centre is ahead of schedule therefore should be opening soon. It is a bit manic here and we're just had an enquiry from Asda, (and if anyone doesn't know a new Asda superstore is opening in Ashington) they have approached us and asked if they could book our 3 available meeting rooms every day for 16 weeks for training and recruitment. Excellent opportunity for the organisation to generate some extra income however it is going to mean a lot of work for my team, as the girls will have to facilitate these, but on a positive note it will definitely raise our profile and provide us with a lot of bodies through the door which in turn will promote our cafe and all of our trading services. So, lots of changes and opportunities coming up.
Think we're going over to Cerrie's tonight, Dave is going for a long, long, long run as he is training for the Great North Run he is doing it for Age Concern, he can already run this distance quite comfortably (half marathon) but he wants to be able to run a marathon by the time he does it. (NUTS) No actually I envy him a lot, he is so fit and runs just about every night now. I will let you all know nearer the time when he receives the info regarding it as any sponsorship would be welcome, he needs to raise a minimum of £300.
Well I suppose best be off now. Laters x

Day 40 - 43 - Monday Blues :0(

2009-06-22T01:54:00.000-07:00

Got no energy today, feel really tired and a bit fed up. Had a good weekend, had the Lothian's and the Dewison's over on Friday night with all the kids, played a bit of sing star and had a good night. Saturday Dave and I went to Wooler and went out with Ross, Helen and a few others. Yesterday being fathers day went to mam's and had a BBQ and Dave went to watch the cricket with Mickey. Went home in the afternoon and Elise came home about 6pm. Had a quiet night last night and just watched telly and went to bed about 10. Diet wise weekend been fine however I did struggle a bit last night and felt a big rubbish but hey ho the highs and lows of CD.
Going to Elise's middle school (St Benedicts) which she starts in September tonight for a visit and a look around. I can't believe she is going to middle school. It's scary as I can vividly remember middle school. Hmmmm not good. She's funny she is a lot like me in the morning, ie grumpy, quiet and tired. She put her little miss sunshine knickers on this morning and I was laughing as she said "I don't feel like little miss sunshine this morning, more like little miss thunder". Think it must be something in the air.
Got lots on this week at work, lots of meetings and stuff, internet is also back up and running thankfully so that should make things easier. Got a doctors appointment for me and Elise tomorrow night for my heartburn and Elise has sore feet in between her toes and she has a few spots on her head so I'll see if they can do anything for us.
We're going to a presenation for our Liam on Saturday night at St James' park so that should be nice, there are a few of us going. Elise is going to Newcastle shopping through the day with a friend then the bus is picking us up at 5.45pm.
Next week (1st) is Leesco's birthday, think I have just about everything now, just need to get her a cake and sort out invites for her tea.

Day 39 - Gorgeous little boy :0)

2009-06-19T08:58:00.000-07:00

Got weighed yesterday and lost 3lbs, I'm quite happy with that. Went to see little Rory last night, he is adorable, so very very cute. Katie is doing great too and looks amazing for just having had a baby. Dave went out with Paul to wet the baby's head so I went over to Cerries.
Working from home again this afternoon due to still no internet at work. Hopefully the problem should be rectified by next week fingers crossed.
Upped the water today, as have been having troubles going to the loo (maybe too much info but hey ho) and Paula said it is definitely down to not enough water so water, water, water for me
Just made Leesco and Liam's tea now going to go and get in the bath Mr M is cutting the grass then the Lothian's are coming round tonight so might have a few vodies, not on the plan but what the heck.
No plans as yet for tomorrow, Elise will be going to her dad's so me and Dave can just please ourselves. Fathers Day on Sunday so going to mam's for a BBQ, got it easy this year as dad just wants some golf item which he will get himself so it's just money in a card.
Thanks Claire for your comments, I still find it motivating writing my blog and it's nice knowing people are still following my progress.
M x

Day 34 - 38 No Internet!!

2009-06-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

Pretty crap excuse but we've had no internet at work therefore the blogging has slipped somewhat. I can never really be bothered to at night time but tonight I am making the exception as it doesn't look like the problem will be fixed anytime soon.
So, what have I been doing? Friday night we just stayed in and Holly, Greg and Gary came over for a few drinks, then Saturday me and Dave didn't do a lot, went to Claire and Chris' on Saturday night which was good fun, we played Mr & Mrs which caused some hysteria along the lines of "don't be so bloody stupid, of course I prefer corn flakes to weetabix". Hmm. You get the gist.
Sunday went shopping and spent a bloody fortune on food which isn't fun when you're on CD however I suppose I still have to feed my child and husband. Also got Elise some stuff for her upcoming birthday on the 1st July. I got her a gorgeous pineapple dance tracksuit, some ted baker trainers, a new coat, some t shirts (including a very cool Beatles one), some hairbands and new bobbles and stuff. She wants money so we are giving her money to spend at the metro centre after her birthday so quite an easy one this birthday. Just need to get her some more little bits and pieces.
Work has been frustrating as as I said we've had no internet for 3 days which is driving everyone nuts as it is surprising what you need it for. Also can't access any external emails which isn't great. Anyhoo Monday night we watched 7 pounds which in my opinion was rubbish. I thought it was really slow and disappointing as I love Will Smith but there you go, still good to look at.
Last night we got a text to say Katie and Paul have had a little boy, Rory James Ballance, 7lb 11oz, born emergency section but are both doing great so congratulations to them all.
Went up the street at dinner time to get new baby and fathers day cards and presents and got soaked, not good. Going to work from home tomorrow morning as need to contact some customers and need to access the internet so won't be in work until after lunch. Also I get weight at 1pm so fingers crossed for that. Diet wise everything still going great, but for some reason I'm really struggling with the water so need to sort that out. I worked out today it is 1 month, 2 weeks until I add a meal which is quite daunting, anyone who doesn't know this means I will have been doing the diet for 12 weeks so you have to add a meal each day, so I will have my shake for breakfast and soup for lunch as normal however in the evening I have a very small amount of chicken and two tablespoons of veg, you do this only for a week then back to soul sourcing (ie no food) for another 12 weeks or until you get to your goal weight, which ever comes first. In my case hopefully the latter will come first. Once you are at goal you slowly start introducing foods. I try not to think about it to be honest as it seems so far and away and I sometimes think that the bit I'm doing now is the easy bit it's the maintenance and finding the right balance that is the difficult part. I think I know that I have to accept to stay at a healthy weight I need to have very few calories, this may sound very straight forward but my doctor has told me that for every 1lb a normal person (normal being someone without PCOS) would put on I would probably put on 3lb, same goes for losing the weight therefore I will probably need to eat less calories than your average person. Saying that if I exercised it would probably help but that's a topic for another day.
OK rant over, going to go and get in the bath then chill out and watch telly. Was going to go and see baby Rory tonight but thought I better wait a bit as she will probably all her family there tonight so maybe tomorrow night.
Over and out M x x

Day 33 Weigh Day and Sunshine!

2009-06-12T02:14:00.000-07:00

OK, I have decided that I talk far too much about the weather however I think the reason for this is it affects my mood greatly. Anyhow it is lovely here today, as I type I am looking out of my office window at blue skies and sunshine. Heres hoping it lasts.
Weigh day today again, my goodness it has come around quickly. It doesn't seem like two minutes since I last got weighed however I feel work wise the week has dragged, I have been a day ahead of myself all week and thought it was Wednesday on Tuesday, not good.
Didn't do much last night, made tea then Dave and Elise went to watch Liam's team train as Mickey had asked Dave to go and take some pictures so they were out from about six till eight so another peaceful night for me. Watched Katie and Peter then went to bed to read about 10ish.
Elise is staying at Alisha's tonight who lives over the road and Cerrie is coming over.
Still no signs of Katie's baby however I did text her this morning and haven't gotten a reply as yet but I'm sure Paul would have text if anything had started.
Anyway, I'll update once I've been weighed :0) Fingers Crossed x
I'm back and have lost 3.6lbs, lets just call it 3 and a half eh, so just half a pound of a stone and a half. I couldn't help but feel a tiny bit disappointed as I had put 4lb in my head but hey ho, it's still good going. Paula is away next week therfore I will be going on Thursday to get weighed so time will tell.

Day 32 Thunder and lightning!!

2009-06-11T03:22:00.000-07:00

What is going on with the weather. It was quite nice this morning when I left the house therefore decided against putting a coat on and now it is thundering and lightning. Oh dear, not looking too promising for the weekend then.
Had a nice night last night, Elise had her friend round for tea so Dave went for a run and while they played outside I made spaghetti bolognese and did a bit of house work, it was quite nice just pottering around. Once everyone was fed and Dave back from his run, he took Elise's friend home at about 8pm so I had a nice soak in the bath. When he got back he had been and hired Slumdog Millionaire, so we put Leesco to bed and I had my porridge and settled down to watch it. I have to say I thought it was really good, quite sad in parts and nothing what I expected but I thought it was brilliantly done and would highly recommend it.
After that I went up to bed about 11 and had a great nights sleep and for once wasn't up for the toilet at all through the night so I think my body must be getting used to the amount of water I'm drinking.
Weigh day tomorrow so fingers crossed, I'm hoping for a weight loss of 4lbs a week which would keep me on track for September but my CDC said I may not keep that up but we shall see. Not much planned for the weekend, quiet night Friday night then going to Claire and Chris' on Saturday night, she has purchased Mr & Mrs so that should be fun. Dave is desperate to go camping again soon but we really need to wait and go last minute when we get some nice weather as there's nothing worse when it's too cold. Still looking for holidays to Turkey, there are some good deals however the prices are still going down so think we will hold off for a while longer.
Have been feeling a bit lethargic the last couple of days which is a big change from feeling as good as I have been and having a lot of energy. I think it may have something to do with my time of the month so have started taking some iron tablets to see if that helps any. Still not hungry though however I am still getting funny cramps like kind of contracting feelings in my stomach so don't know what they are. My trousers which were quite tight before starting CD are now really loose and may have to get my next size down ones out, as anyone who knows me will know that I have a million pairs of black trousers in every size from a 12 to an 18, hmmmmm nice. So may have a wardrobe sort out this weekend. In case anyone wondered the piano is still not upstairs and my beautiful new sideboard is still in the box, so, Mr Muckle, if you're reading this pull your finger out man. :0)

Day 30 - 31 Happy 4th Anniversay to us!!

2009-06-10T01:13:00.000-07:00

4 years today, wow it has flown over. This time 4 years ago I was soooooooo excited. It was the hottest day ever and it looks like today is going to be nice too. Got a lovely surprise this morning, got a London links bracelet and 12 white roses off my lovely husband. I love it. Think we're just going to get a dvd tonight and I'm going to make spaghetti bolognese for Dave and Elise. We've finished watching season 1 of prison break, it was excellent. I really enjoyed it so think we may go and get season 2 this weekend.
My friend Katie Bell was due her bambino the other day but still no signs. So come on Katie get going. She is going in for a sweep today so fingers crossed.
Didn't do much last night, mam popped round with our card then just got bathed and watched a bit of telly. I was in bed for 10 though so missed Big Bro. I read for a bit but couldn't keep my eyes open so was probably asleep for just after 10.
The last few days I have been so cold, I just can't warm up I even put the heater on in my office yesterday, it is ridiculous. I'm definitely finding my clothes are loser, my wedding ring is also really lose, which isn't great however I think this may be due to being cold all the time too. I'm really hoping I have lost another 4lbs on Friday, if I could keep that up until September, which my CDC said is unlikely, that would mean I would have lost over 4 stone, it's just a case of keeping the momentum going.
Anyway better get on with some work I suppose.
Revell I think that would be a great idea, I can just picture Dave lopping out the bushes ;o)

Day 27 - 29 Monday Already!!!

2009-06-08T01:06:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I'm back at my desk already. It feels like it was two minutes ago since I shut down my computer on Friday. Had a lovely weekend though, went to Cerrie and Mickey's on Friday night and Claire, Chris and Lewis were there. Just had a few drinks and had a really nice night. Saturday Dave went to Chris' (next door neighbour) as he had bought a new game for the PlayStation. This meant that I had a lovely quiet day to myself, I caught up on all my TV programmes that I had sky +'d, ie Katie and Peter and Big Bro, I then had myself a long soak in the bath and it was lovely just having some time to myself. Elise came back at 5pm so we got ready then went to get Dave.
Saturday night we went to Revell and Jen's and played on sing star and stayed there, it was good to catch up as we hadn't seen them for a while. Elise also had a great time playing with the cats and the dog.
Sunday we had a lazy day and went home in the morning and we all watched Enchanted which was good then I made dinner for Elise.
Watched the Apprentice last night and was actually pleased Yasmina won, I think Kate was good but Yasmina did deserve it. I was listening to her on radio one this morning and apparently the job she has got involves selling hospital tv's hmmm, doesn't sound very glamorous, I'm sure there's more to it though. Watched Big Bro after that and wasn't really bothered who went out of the 6 left. I do like Angel though. Bizarre but in a nice way. Sree is hilarious, me and Dave were howling at him in the diary room.
Diet wise everything is still on track and 100% Sole Sourcing, I found Saturday fine but yesterday I struggled at bit. I think it is just the Sunday night thing where you feel like you need to order takeaway for some reason. Anyhoo I got over it and here I am day 29 already. Got my call from mother nature yesterday after not having one for almost 4 months which isn't great but I think it's obviously still partly to do with my PCOS but also apparently the diet can mix it up a little bit. So feeling a bit urgh this morning but it will pass.
I think I need to start and do some exercise. I am worried I'm going to start looking a little bit like a deflated balloon which is not a good look. Really I should start with just walking to and from work as it would only take me 20 mins but I just can't be bothered at the mo. Last time I did CD I went spinning every week which I quite enjoyed but for some reason I just don't seem to have the motivation this time. Maybe I'll wait until next week and let my body get back to normal then see how I feel.

Day 26 - Happy Birthday Dad!!

2009-06-05T04:11:00.000-07:00

Woo hoo been and got weighed and have lost another 8.5lbs, I'm totally chuffed as that is 1 stone and 3lbs in less than 4 weeks. Ooh and I bought some mix a mouse today from Paula (CDC) apparently you mix it in with your shakes and it gives you an angel delight consistency. Hmmm I will let you know.
Feeling OK still in myself and think I am past the worst of the hurdles I am to face. I feel like I have a lot more energy and thinking back 4 weeks ago I was feeling pretty rotten. I was crippled with heartburn, my clothes didn't fit and I felt like a slug, now even though I've still got a long way to go I feel much much better, just need to keep the momentum going.
It's dad's birthday today so "happy birthday dad", he's actually gone fishing today and it has rained all day so I bet that wasn't much fun, knowing my dad I bet they ended up in the pub.
Not much planned for the weekend, Elise is going to her dad's tonight and we are going over to Cerrie and Mickey's with Claire and Chris, we are going to have a good natter, a little bit of alcohol and a lot of sing star. Can't wait. Tomorrow I think I'll have a nice lie in then I may sort the spare room ready for the piano to be moved upstairs to make room for my lovely new sideboard. No plans as yet for tomorrow night but we shall wait and see. Haven't got much planned for the next few weekends which is a good thing as it means less temptation and also means we can save for party/holiday/birthdays etc, etc.
Totally chuffed with my weight loss just need to keep it up.
Bye bye for now. x

Day 24 - 25 Big Brother has arrived!!!

2009-06-04T07:49:00.000-07:00

Not a lot to say really, the last two days have been pretty quiet, Elise had her friend round for tea last night and made them what looked like the loveliest pizza and smileys. Felt pretty tired today but think that could be the weather as it has turned really dull.
On a positive note BB10 starts tonight, whooppee, can't wait, I love it.
Get weighed tomorrow so I'm looking forward to that seeing as I haven't been weighed for two weeks so fingers crossed it should be a good one.
Anyway I'm off now, ta ta for now.

Day 23 Presentation day!! (cheeky)

2009-06-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

Today has been pretty busy at work and has flown over. Pretty uneventful on the diet front, nothing really to say now except having my 3 a day, boat loads of water and feeling pretty good. Not hungry at all.
Went to uni tonight to give my presentation on my last module, it was a group presentation and our chosen company was Ann Summers. It was a bit tongue in cheek at first but it ended up being a really interesting company to analyse. Put it this way I wish I had Jacqueline Gold's business head. Anyhow it went exceptionally well and we got our mark straight away which was 95% so I am over the moon. Don't know if anyone has heard of the igasm but thought it was quite appropriate Mr Muckle being a mac fan and all, maybe I should invest in the latest i product. ;0)

Day 17 - 22 Summer is well and truly here :0) Get your flip flops out

2009-06-01T11:11:00.000-07:00

My goodness I don't know where the time is going, since last blogging I'm now back to work but I had a lovely week off, didn't really do much at the beginning of the week but did some shopping and bought some nice things for the house and bought Elise some holiday clothes, oh and bought some party things from Matalan.
Went to my cousin Joanna's house on Thursday night and had a bit of a "party" which was great fun and didn't find the food situation too bad as she is a fabulous cook so thought I may struggle. Friday I had a day in the garden and started on my tan. Friday night we just had a quiet night in just the three of us which is a rarity. Saturday morning went to get my hair done then went and bought some new white linen pants and a new top. Went to Leanne and Anthony's after this as they were having a BBQ and the weather was fantastic so more sitting in the sun for me. Again I didn't find the food an issue at all and I actually only had 2 shakes on Saturday as I literally couldn't think of anything worse than having another one however in Heine sight that probably wasn't a good idea. Sunday went to mam's for another BBQ but obviously not for me. Elise, Liam and Cerys played in the paddling pool and had a fab time. Again I sat in the sun. When we came home I had my lunch time soup but felt really awful so went to bed for an hour. When I woke up I didn't feel much better and felt really sick. I ended up being sick for the rest of the night and obviously there's not a lot to come up so it wasn't very nice. Couldn't face my final shake so only had two again yesterday.
Got up this morning and felt great, I think it was just a combination of not drinking enough water, too much sun and not eating all of my daily allowance. So lesson learnt.
Back to work today which has been fine. Everything seems to be going at 100 miles an hour at work at the moment with lots of little changes taking place as we are extending the building which will be phase 2 of the Resource Centre. Also chef boy is cooking like the clappas making smells in reception. Bah. Got a trading meeting in the morning then got uni tomorrow night when I will give my presentation. Not too bothered at the mo but prob panic when I get there. I've done loads of research so should be OK though. Then that is it year 1 down 3 more to go.
Just made Dave and Elise a Sundays dinner which if I say so myself looked bloody lovely but hey ho, porridge for me. Well I'm off in the bath now then off to bed to watch a few more series of prison break. Oooh I'm loving it, Wentworth Miller is gooooooorgeous. It's getting very intense..
Ta ta for now. x x

Day 13 - 16 (Weekend in Eddy)

2009-05-26T04:48:00.000-07:00

Been a busy weekend but had a fab time. Friday night we went to Claire's which was good fun then Saturday we were supposed to be going to a Ruby Wedding party however we decided to go to Edinburgh to see our friends who live up there at the last minute and stayed Saturday and Sunday, had a fab time and really enjoyed ourselves. Yesterday we came home about lunch time and just chilled out for the rest of the day.
Diet wise, the weekend has been really, really hard, however not a scrap of food past my lips. When I think about how much I would have eaten it is scary.
Friday night - chinese
Sat morning - bacon sandwich
Sat lunchtime - mcdonalds
Sat night - pizza
Sun morning - cooked breakfast
Sunday lunchtime - chicken burger and chips
Sunday night - pizza and chips
So looking at it like that it is ridiculous how many calories I would have consumed so I'm giving myself a big pat on the back. As I said though it was really hard. Had a drink over the weekend but stuck to vodka and diet coke so have been fine.
So, it's Tuesday today and I'm off this week which is nice, didn't get up until 10am and the sun is shining, think I might cut the grass as it's such a lovely day then sit in the garden.
Here are some picture of the weekend :0)

Day 11 - 12 Weigh Day!!!

2009-05-22T02:22:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was quite uneventful, apart from finding out who had won American Idol and who got kicked out of Apprentice and I hadn't watched either of them :0( That's the news for you.
Feeling good still just find evenings difficult but just need to get over it. It's more habit I think but I do get pains in my stomach by bed time. Got loads on at work today so really should be cracking on but hey ho. Going to get weighed at 1.30pm so will let you know later how I got on, fingers crossed.

It's my last day at work today then I'm off all next week, can't wait however I think it will still be quite difficult being at home all day and being on the diet, just have to keep myself busy me thinks. Going to Claire's tonight which I'm looking forward to and poor soul she's been in hospital for a little op so GET WELL SOON CLAIRE BA. Going to a friends parent's Ruby wedding anniversary tomorrow night then no plans as yet for Sunday. I had intended to go to Whitley Bay on Monday but changed my mind, not only am I not really in the fettle I don't think a day on the drink would do me much good.
Going to go shopping next week and may purchase some bits and pieces for our party, getting very excited about that. Sad I know but it is only 15 weeks away.
Elise is away to her dad's tomorrow and Sunday night so we're child free as from tomorrow night, sounds good but to be honest when we are in the house it is awful, the house is just too quiet. Mr chef man is in the kitchen cooking again today and it smells bloody lovely, think it's sausage rolls and scones. Bah.
Just back from being weighed and have lost another 4lbs so that takes me to 8.5lbs in 12 days, so on track for 3 stone for September. My CDC is away next week therefore my next weigh day will not be until Friday 5th May. I'm going to try and not get weighed between now and then as her scales may be different and it will be a good boost after two weeks. Got some bars this week as I'm sick of fluid so had one for dinner which was nice, only going to have one every other day though. Also the only soups which I can stomach at the minute are chicken and mushroom and thai chilli the others just turn my stomach so I'm a bit limited at the mo.
Anyhoo better get on with some work.
:o)

Day 10 yippeee!!!!!

2009-05-20T03:34:00.000-07:00

It's finally here day ten, don't know why I think of day 10 as being a big deal? I think it maybe because Claire once told me something along the lines of if you do something every day for 10 days it becomes a habit. Something like that anyway. So I'm hoping my CD is now a habit, don't know about that like.

So feeling good again today however I struggled a bit last night, don't know why but just felt hungry, I do think though that it was psychological hunger not physical. Back to normal today though :0) I think it's just those little hurdles you need to get over as it would have been so easy to just eat something but it certainly wouldn't compare to how bad I would feel afterwards. So onwards and downwards????
Had a bit of a disaster with my shake this morning mixed it together then tipped it into the blender but stupidly forgot to close the tap so out it started pouring, so breakfast was a bit of a half glass. Lol!
All sorted for my birthday trip away, have booked a table for the Saturday night and have booked mine and Dave's room, have emailed everyone with the details so that is all sorted. Next thing is our holiday which the dates are still continually changing.
Got uni tonight so will be leaving work at 4.30 to meet up with a few fellow students to go over our presentation which we have to present in a few weeks as part of our module. Don't really mind this one as have done loads of research so kind of know what I'll be talking about.
Didn't get to watch prison break last night as went to bed with Elise at 9 as Dave was writing reports and I was feeling hungry. I did intend to stay awake and read until he came to bed to start watching it but fell asleep, but on the plus side had a great nights sleep. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Thanks Mercury for your comment, knowing you're reading is support engough. x x

Day 9

2009-05-19T02:59:00.000-07:00

Day 9 already, my small goals were day 3, 7 and 10, so can't believe it will be day 10 tomorrow. Last night was pretty quiet, got in and did some house work but apart from that not a lot. Been busy on the internet 1, looking for holidays but having a nightmare due to the fact that we can't decide when to go, it's either going to be August before our party in September but it is working out nearly double the price. We had wanted to go after the party but Elise and Liam start middle school therefore can't take them out of school then. the other date we had thought about was October but it means Dave will miss nearly two weeks of school, so, really don't know what to do about that and to be honest I'm now sick of looking. Humph.
Also I've been trying to sort the list out for out party, my 30th and Dave's 40th. We are having a party at the White House in Ashington on the 4th September, so, just need to get numbers sorted, the room holds 150 comfortably however there is another bar which people could spill into as I have 170 people on the list so far. Hmmmm. Anyway, buffet, room and disco booked. Been looking at invites last night as all I wasnt is a suitable template and then I will print them myself but it is not working out so easy, they are all rubbish free ones I am finding so any ideas would be welcomed. Another think I'm trying to sort is a night away on the Saturday 5th (my actual 30th) the night after our party. Just us and a few family are going to go and stay away somewhere and have a nice meal. We have been to the Cook and Barker a few times and had dinner then drinks and all just stayed over however the last few times it hasn't been too good, so, been looking for a suitable place, again any ideas would be welcome. We don't want to go too far away and I think I would prefer more of a restaurant with accommodation rather than a hall as the majority will have weddings on.
So, that's what I've been up to. As far as the diet goes it's going really well, still 100% SS, tested yesterday and I am well and truly in ketosis, the stick was bright red. I am starting to feel a little bit of a difference on my trousers, definitely not as tight.
Going to start and watch prison break tonight, so looking forward to that, I much prefer to watch things like that as a set rather than waiting for each week and season to come. Actually thinking about it last time I did CD I watched 3 seasons of Lost which I adored.
Ta ta for now, may blog later.

Day 7 - 8

2009-05-18T01:04:00.000-07:00

Monday morning already, can't believe how fast the weekend has gone. Well I survived it at least without falling off the wagon. Went to town Saturday night as planned and had a great night. Just drank single vodka's and diet coke with the odd pint of water slipped in here and there. Had my lunch soup before I left and took a shake with me to have at some point. Ended up going back to Claire and Chirs' so got back there and had my last shake, had a great night and eventually got to bed at about 3'o clock.
Woke up yesterday morning feeling surprisingly well, just drank extra water. I did find yesterday quite difficult as Sunday would normally consist of going to marma's for Sundays dinner then maybe a takeaway later on. Hmmm, think this maybe why I'm where I am today. So instead I did some washing and a bit of house work then we had a little snooze in the afternoon as Elise was still away at her dad's it was lovely, so we woke up all refreshed.
I'm reading the new Jackie Collins book at the minute which is quite good and Claire has given me some other books so that should keep me busy for a while. Also going to start watching season 1 of Prison Break.
Elise came home at six, so bath and supper for her then we were all in bed for 8.30pm. I watched 27 dresses which was OK, I think I must have been asleep for 10ish so had a great nights sleep and therefore I'm feeling full of beans this morning.
Pretty quiet week this week, got uni on Wednesday and a few meetings but that is it. I'm off all next week as it is half term and bank holiday on Monday, so looking forward to that.
Had chocolate mint shake for breakfast which was nice, the bloody chef is doing buffet for this afternoon's buffet so all I can smell is lovely things coming from the kitchen. :o( Think I may need to move offices.
Thanks girlies for your comments, it really keeps me going :0)

Day 6

2009-05-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

Well, last night went well. Went over to Cerrie and Mickey's and had a small few vodkas, kept having water and coke in between though so was fine. Felt fine this morning and have had loads of energy.
Just a quick post today as going out in Newcastle for Chris' 30th. So everything is still good and I'll catch up tomorrow.
Off to get ready now.
M x

Day 5, Bacon sandwich blues :o(

2009-05-15T02:39:00.000-07:00

Day 5 get in, felt fine again this morning, don't seem to have had the no carb feeling this time. Maybe it's cos I'm fatter. Hmmmm, I wonder.
Anyway, feeling good and go and get weighed at 1.15pm. Although it has been tough considering our new chef at work who started on Monday (same day as I started my diet) decided to give the staff bacon sandwiches to sample this morning therefore the whole building smells of bacon, and unfortunately my office is just opposite the kitchen. I have to say though I'm not hungry now at all, although I did have pains in my stomach last night in bed. Just need to remember it is all psychological from now on in.
It has gone really dark outside and looks like rain, apparently this is going to be it for the weekend. Oh joy. Anyway I will let you know how I get on at weigh in.

I'm back, been to get weighed and have lost 4 1/2 lbs. Not bad for 4 and a half days. I'm hoping next Friday will be a bigger weight loss as I will have been on it longer. It's 3.30pm and I'm just having my lunch soup (mushroom). It is pouring of rain so not looking great for the weekend. Finish work at 4.30 then off to Asda to buy a new book and I think I'll treat myself to a bunch of flowers. House work is all done for the weekend as Dave did it on Wednesday night when I was at Uni so nothing to do in the house this weekend which is lovely. Garden also done, just in time before the rain came.
Ta ta for now. x

Day 4

2009-05-14T12:24:00.000-07:00

Today started a bit hectic as had to be in Sunderland for 9.45, had to drop into work first and have never been to this office in Sunderland so had no idea how to get there. Had my banana shake before I left. Mickey lent me his sat nav so that got me there however couldn't find anywhere to park nearby at first but found somewhere eventually.
The meeting was fine but when lunch came it was a bit awkward as had to start explaining to people why I wasn't eating, it wasn't even as if I could really disappear for an hour as we had to "discuss" issues over lunch anyway, managed to find a mug as appose to a pathetic tea cup and mixed my soup with luke warm water out of the silver water dispenser. A few people asked about it and I was quite vague and didn't really go in depth but everyone was interested but I couldn't really be bothered to explain.
Got home about 4.30 so missed the traffic which was nice. Felt pretty rubbish when I got in, Dave was cutting the grass as it was lovely outside, I had a cup of black tea and tried to get some more water into me as had only managed about 1litre at the meeting. I still didn't feel any better so went and lay on the bed (fresh bedding) mmm, and read my book for an hour and fell asleep. When I woke up I felt much better and came and had my last soup. Need to try and drink more water tonight.
Elise is sitting next to me watching me type and she said she is interested in writing a blog so will let you know.
Going to watch American Idol now, woo hoo, (Adam to win). Then Katie and Peter, my word the drama, I wonder if they really have split up?? It will be a shame if they have they have 3 lovely children.
Off now, toodle pip x

Day 3

2009-05-13T07:49:00.000-07:00

Woke up this morning feeling pretty good, last time I did Cambridge day 3 was evil and I felt horrendous. Had my porridge at work and had a pretty uneventful morning. Went home at lunch time and realised what a gorgeous day it was, far too nice to be at work. Going to uni tonight to get the feedback from my finance assessment which I did last week so fingers crossed for that.
Doing pretty well on the water front, drinking about 4 litres a day so still pittling for England. Decided not to have my last soup until I get in from uni which will be about 9 o clock so hopefully I will hold out until then. Apprentice is on tonight so got that to look forward to (sad I know).
Already I am thinking about the weekend, normally a Friday night would consist of takeaway or alcohol or both, however, Friday is going to be pretty boring.
Got a meeting in Sunderland tomorrow which is going to be a pain in the butt as everyone will be having buffet, that won't bother me so much it's having to either disappear discretely or explain the diet which I can't really be bothered with the "oh my god" comments.
Looking forward to Saturday as it's my cousin's hubby's 30th party. The majority are going for food in the afternoon then for drinks later. Me and Dave are just meeting up afterwards as I don't think I'm strong enough to sit through a meal yet. In two minds whether to take the car or just get a lift and have a few vodka, soda and lime's. Hmmm we shall see.
Anyhoo better finish off here and then off to uni.
Ta ta for now. x
Just back from Uni and got my finance results, got 68% which I am quite pleased with as numbers are never going to be my strong point. Anything over 40% is a pass so I'm in the clear. Just need to get over my presentation in two weeks time and that is Year 1 over. yay.

Day 2

2009-05-12T01:24:00.001-07:00

Well I've survived my first day without any mishaps or murdering anyone. Woke up this morning feeling quite good, got to work and had my porridge which made me feel quite sick but hey ho. I've got the board meeting to minute this morning which isn't great as it does tend to go on a bit and I don't feel like I've got the most amazing concentration skills this morning. Going to struggle to drink the water today as really can't be leaving the meeting every two minutes.
Here are the pics I mentioned yesterday.

Day 1

2009-05-11T02:48:00.000-07:00

Well today is day one of my CD. Went on Friday to see my Camridge Cousellor. She is lovely, she is called Paula and is the same lady as last time. I got weighed and was gutted to see I have put 3 stone and 4lb on since I lost my weight last time. However I do think that at least 2 stone is contributed by stopping smoking. I have been stopped smoking for over a year now therefore I think it's time I did something about the weight gain. Anyway, so out I came armed with my replacement food for the next week. Since going last time they now do porridge which will be better than just shakes and soup.
So, Friday night we had Marc, Jill, Lewis and the kids over and had a few drinks in the house. Then Saturday Elise got picked up and went to her dad's at lunch time. Me and Dave ended up going to Wooler on Saturday night and stayed at Rossco's house. Had a great night laughed a lot at Dave and Ross as they are like a double act when they start. I have to say I was very impressed with Helen (a friend of Ross') and Ross' efforts at a session. Helen had gone out on Friday at 1pm and hadn't slept at all Friday night then gone to work Saturday then straight back out Sat night and I couldn't believe when I got up on Sunday morning at 11am they were still sitting there drinking. I think I would be dead if I had attempted that but she was still completely fine. She is a legend. LOL!!
Then it was off to mama's for Sundays dinner which was fab then home for a lazy afternoon. Elise came home at about 5 and was desperate to go to the shows which are in Ashington until today. So off we went. We went on the Waltzer first which was fine and after a walk round having won an inflatable hammer and "another" gold fish she decided she wanted to go on this other ride which was similar to a waltzer but it turned on it's side and looked pretty scary. So me and Elise got on the ride as there is no way in the world Dave will go on as he thinks they are unsafe. So on we got and the man came and took our money and pushed down our bar which was squashing me to death but no where near Elise as she is somewhat smaller than me. Hmmmm. So the ride was just getting going and Elise says, mam I don't think it's safe I want to get off, and I'm like oh dear can't get off now. So I'm starting to panic but being a mother and all tells her it will be fine and starts giving it woo hoo. After a few seconds she is OK and starts kind of enjoying it, but it was horrendous I thought we were going to die, her legs were slipping to the side so I had mine wrapped around hers and kept my eyes scrunched shut for the whole ride, it was evil.
When we got off we were both shaking, it was hilarious. She said mam it was awful I could have sweared. LOL!! No more rides for us for a while. Bah.
So, it's Monday and I've had two glasses of water and a black coffee, I've decided I will have my breakfast (porridge) at lunch time then a soup when I get in from work, then one later on in the night as night times are when I struggle. I will probably post tongight when I get in and I'll put a picture up of me and Leesco on the Waltzer. Bye bye for now.

And Again.

2009-04-08T05:59:00.000-07:00

Well, I've done it. I've booked a date to go back to see my CDC which is Friday 8th May as I have decided to start again. I will have been stopped smoking for 1 year on the 13th April (Little Cerys' birthday), therefore I think it is time to stop the weight creeping on and try and shift the two stone since I have stopped smoking and the rest since stopping Cambridge last time. Also another incentive is that I have booked mine and Dave's party for my 30th and his 40th. It is Friday 4th September at the Whitehouse in Ashington. So would like to lose at least two stone for then preferably more.
I'm going to really try hard and blog my progress. I think I'm more anxious this time as I know what to expect and also the fact that I have stopped smoking will probably make it even harder. Anyhoo think I need to start thinking of it as a positive rather than something I am dreading.
I have loads of things coming up over the next few weeks which involve going out and eating and drinking so will just enjoy this then get stuck in.

Another new start

2007-09-17T05:37:00.000-07:00

Well, what can I say apart from I'm a bit of a disgrace as far as the blogging goes. However, a week past Saturday I got weighed and I lost 6.5lbs which took me back down to just 0.5lb over what I was before I went on holiday. Excellent news eh?? Unfortunately though that weekend turned into a bit of a disaster (just as far as the diet goes mind ) I started eating and drinking again. Oh dear, so I didn't go on Saturday as I thought it was just a complete waste of time and money. So here I am again. Monday flipping morning and feeling crap. I intend to blog everyday as I find it really helps me to stay on track. After I am weighed on Saturday I will update my weight ticker so I know exactly where I am.
Since I last updated my blog we have officially moved house. We have moved not far from where we were which has worked out great as it means Elise has not had to leave her friends. The house is really nice and we are all settled in and it feels like we have been there for ages.
Had a really good weekend this weekend but really bad for the diet. Went to a wedding on Friday night in Blyth which was good then back to Emma and Lee's so was a bit of a late night. Went shopping on Saturday with Elise as she had money from the fairies to spend. It was quite comical as whenever she loses a tooth she leaves a little note for the fairies explaining that she would really like to keep the tooth (weird child) BUT if they still would like to leave her some money that was fine with her. So, Wednesday night off she goes to bed with her little note and her tooth under her pillow. When it was time for me and Dave to go to bed we both just thought the other one would have some money but as it happened neither of us did. Dave only had £10 so it was too late to go out to the bank so it looked like Leesco had scored. When she woke up she was over the moon with her tenner. I said it must be because she has had tooth ache lately and they must have felt sorry for her. Lol. So anyway we went up the street with her money and she decided to buy a mini fridge for her new bedroom which was reduced from £25 which was a bargain.
Saturday night I went to Whitley Bay with Cerrie, Claire and various other girlies. We had a great night and got home at quite a respectable time.
Yesterday (Sunday) we went to mam's for dinner, Elise wasn't there as she had gone to her dads to meet her new puppy. I think we are up to pet number 10 or something ridiculous like that. After dinner me and Dave went to Shades of Green but left pretty quick as it was full of Christmas stuff and Mr Muckle was disgusted. We then went home and watched Hannibal Rising, and then Employee of the month, neither were up to much to be honest.
So as I said today is Monday and I started my new job on the 1st September, so far so good and everything has gone fine. We are moving premises on 25th September to our new resource which is really exciting as it is a fabulous building. (Opposite Asda, the blue building if anyone is in Ashington.)
Anyway must get back to work as my dinner is over now. I may be back later if I start getting itchy fingers and working my way to the fridge.
Well I'm back but just for a little while. I am in the middle of watching LOST, most people have already seen it but me and Dave missed it when it was on TV. So, Dave went to Blockbusters today and hired part one of the first series. We are up to number 4 and are quite hooked. We have it for a week so 8 more to go this week. Been ok tonight. Feel a bit tetchy but I suppose it is to be expected. Anyway I should be used to it now, I don't know why I keep doing this to myself, if I just stuck to it I wouldn't have to keep going through the whole cold turkey thing. My cousin Claire informed me tonight that it was only 100 days to Christmas last Saturday, so that is my next focus point. To be thin for Christmas. (fingers crossed)

M X

Day 1 of my new Start

2007-07-30T03:13:00.001-07:00

Well here goes again. I didn't get weighed on Saturday so don't know if I have done any more damage. Had a really good weekend (not diet wise), just went over far too quickly. Went to mams for dinner yesterday and had lots of lovely things then me and Dave got a chinese last night. Oh dear.
So, I'm back on track and totally focused. I have a christening to go to on the 19th of August so that is my focus for the moment, so that is three weeks away and would like to lose at least 1/2 a stone by then. I have had my chocolate shake for breakfast and need to really try and get back into the habit of drinking more water. I have been terrible lately and not drinking nearly enough. I am going to try and drink at least 2 litres today. I am also going back to spinning this week, as I have said that for the last few weeks but haven't bothered my backside.
Just got in from work and been in the bath. I am finding it hard again, it is amazing how quick you get out of the habit. Just had my soup and it is only 7 o clock. I really need to keep busy to stop myself thinking about it. I know it is all in my head and it is only because I know I can't have anything. I know I can do it as I have done it before, I went in the kitchen before and was so tempted to go in the fridge but believe it or not it was my blog that stopped me as I know I couldn't bring myself to write if I was bad.
Anyway need to give myself a kick up the butt and get on with it. Just ordered Dave an ipod for his birthday next week (8th Aug) he knows though so it's not a big secret. The big 38 my goodness Dave not long until the big 40.
Oh by the way still haven't started my baby making tablets (clomid) yet as I am still waiting for my TOTM to arrive, so no news there.
The estate agent rang us today regarding the longer lease on the house we may be getting, the owner wants to know more about us like if we both worked full time etc so she was going to email the information to the owner then let us know. I
suppose that is a good sign as if they definitely wanted to just sell it they would have said straight away so fingers crossed.
Well I suppose I will go and read my book it is really good, another Nora Roberts book called Montana Sky (courtesy of Sheila once again)
Thought I would share this picture of a rainbow me and Elise saw the other night. It was lovely!
Oh slight problem though, because I took them portrait it won't let me change the way they appear on my blog even though I have rotated them and saved them, so you will just have to tilt your head to the right.

I'm Back

2007-07-27T04:09:00.000-07:00

I know it has been soooooooooo long since my last post, I have to say I had a fabulous holiday and was gutted to be home. Needless to say all of my good intentions went straight out of the window on holiday and I lasted on my shakes and bars for a grand total of 1 day. Lol. Hillarious I know. No will power. However, I ate drank and was merry and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Anyway since coming home I fully intended getting straight back on track, however I have to admit I have found this difficult. I went and got weighed last Saturday and I had only put on 1/2 a pound which this in itself is a miracle and should have been motivation enough to give me a kick and get back on track but no, I ended up going on a course this week (FSA Supervisor Training for new job) where lunch was provided so that went out of the window. I have vowed that from Monday I will be back on track and Sole Sourcing. Fingers Crossed.
Also since coming back from holiday we have had a bit of bad news well not bad really just a bit frustrating. We currently rent the house that we live in and when we came back there was a letter waiting for us to say that the owner of the property was selling the house and was giving us 2 months notice. Great eh. There is no way we can afford to buy a property at the moment unless we move into a shed, so we have decided to rent for now until we can save up a deposit. People think we are mad but at the end of the day we would rather live in a nice house even if we don't own it. So, moving on obviously me and Dave are now frantically house hunting. We have seen a lovely 3 storey town house in Widdrington(yes Widdrington) which I really like however we are trying to get in touch with the owner to see if they would do a long term let as we don't want to end up in this situation in 6 months time. This is the house.
We would ideally have liked to stay in Ashington for convenience for my work and Elise's school etc, but there is just nothing suitable. We have driven a few times to Widdrington and it only takes about 10 minutes. I have heard mixed reports about Widdrington, some people say it is a bit rough, where as others have said it is nice, but at the end of the day you are going to get parts of every place that aren't perfect. I mean come on we live in Ashington it's not got the best reputation either.
Today is Friday if you hadn't worked that out and I finish at 4.30 which is great, Dave and Elise are on there summer hols now which makes me very jealous but in some respects it is great as I have no house work to do for six weeks. Get in there.
Not much on this weekend Elise is going to her dad's tonight and me and Dave are just going to have a quiet night. Dave is going out with the boys tomorrow to the pub so I think I am going to see Claire (cousin) as don't think I can stand them lot coming in drunk.
I must also mention last weekend as it was Elise's sleepover for her birthday. She had a great time we had four very excited little girls. They eventually got to sleep at about 12 ish then I was woken up by excited chatter at about 5.45am. I couldn't belive it my daughter is not normally an early riser so I could have cried. Apart from the lack of sleep it went really well and they all seemed to enjoy themselves.
I have attatched some holiday photos, but I have to say not all of them as Dave did get a bit carried away with the camera(about 500 later).
Thanks Claire and Lisa for your comments I have to admit Lisa it was actually your comment that I read today that has spurred me on to start blogging again so thank you.

Day 45

2007-06-27T00:54:00.000-07:00

Well, just about all packed and ready to go. Most of our stuff is sorted just got last minute things to put in. Went for my waxing last night, which wasn't too painful. Last day at work today so you can guarantee it is going to drag. Wrapped all of Elise's presents last night so they are just to go in the case. Dave is off today (lucky thing) so he has got the last of our jobs to do.
Going to see my CDC tonight after work for my last weigh in so fingers crossed that I have lost another couple of pounds.
Elise stayed at her dads last night, apparently she is in the Journal today or tomorrow, her dad is opening a riding for the disabled yard therefore they were coming to take their picture.
Taking our cases to Mickey's mams tonight as we are getting the bus from there in the morning @ 5.45am. Then we are staying at Cerrie and Mickey's tonight so hopefully will only have my nails left to do.
Dave was having a look this morning and apparently there is Internet connection near our apartments so hopefully will still be able to keep up my blog whilst on holiday.

M x

Day 43

2007-06-25T03:53:00.000-07:00

Well, what a weekend. Went and got weighed on Saturday morning and lost 2 1/2 pounds, so that is 18 pounds altogether whilst doing CD, but 2 stone 9lbs in total which I am totally chuffed with. Went for my hair done after that and I really like it, it is still the same style but a bit shorter but it is quite dark.
After the hairdressers we went to the Metro Centre, got totally sorted, got loads of clothes and stuff all really cheap, Primark and Matalan are great. Came home about tea time and ended up going to Whitley Bay with Claire, Claire, Cerrie, Lindsay, and Sarah, had a really good time. Me and Cerrie got a taxi home about 11 and met Dave in Bubbles woo hoo. After Bubbles we went back to Mark and Ginna's house, oh dear and ended up going home at 5am. Disgraceful I know.
Didn't get up until lunch time on Sunday which was lovely then went to mams for dinner, I had a small dinner with just chicken and veg which was fantastic. We then went to Asda in Blyth to get bits and pieces then we went to Blockbusters to get some dvd's. We watched Hot Fuzz last night which was ok, I think Dave enjoyed it more than me. I was in bed for nine o clock and fell straight asleep, think the night before caught up on me.
Am at work now and I think these next 3 days are going to be the longest in history. The mood is really low at work today, it is really sad as one of our work colleagues passed away on Wednesday and it is his funeral today, I have said I will stay behind and watch the phones, I know no one particularly likes funerals but I don't deal with them very well so I thought I would just stay back.
Going to pack tonight which is all really exciting. Only 2 more days at work woo hoo.

M X

Day 40

2007-06-22T03:55:00.000-07:00

Well it's Friday at last. Thank the Lord. To be honest this week has gone by quite quickly considering we are on countdown. Ooh and some exciting news in the Muckle household, I now have a washing line, good old dad came round after work and put it up, can't wait to get some washing on there. THANKS DAD. My god I lead a sad life getting excited over a washing line, but come on it is retractable.
Been really busy, last night took Elise swimming and she was great. Then Cerrie and Mickey came over and stayed, I got all of my holiday clothes out and to be honest there isn't a lot else that I need. It feels great to be trying on clothes and not feeling quite as fat. However, mind the whole bikini thing, not a good look. Since having Elise I have got a kangaroos pouch that I just can't get rid of. I would love a tummy tuck, but apart from the cost I shouldn't really be thinking of this until after (hopefully) we have another baby. Elise was funny the other night. We were talking about babys and she said in a very shocked voice, My God mam, if you have another baby can you imagine how many MORE of those lines (stretch marks)you are going to have on your tummy. (Hmmm what a lovely daughter I have).
Anyway, going to go home tonight and blitz the house ready for the weekend, then going for my weigh in tomorrow morning then off for my hair done at 12. After this Elise will be going to her dads so me and Dave are going to go and finish the rest of our shopping,only need a few more bits and pieces then need to get the rest of Elise's birthday presents. So far we have gotten her some puppy in your pockets, she wants a new flat screen telly for her bedroom which we will have to order, she is getting some lacoste trainers from marma, Aunty Cerrie has bought her the mario game for her DS, and I think we are getting her a pink music system for her room.
Don't know what we will do tomorrow night, we may well be shattered after a day of me dragging Dave around the Metro Centre.
Went shopping for the rest of Elise's holiday clothes yesterday I got her loads of things, they are all gorgeous but were really cheap, Ethel Austin is great. My cousin Claire came with me and bought her a pair of leggings and a big girls top with a belt. (Claire she adored it, she thinks she is the bees knees). She was so engrossed yesterday I said to her, "you will have to thank Claire when you see her" and she turned round and said ooh thanks, I said, she's not here you loon. V Excited little girl.
Work is going fine, I start my first lot of training on the 24 July, this will be FSA Supervisor training, so looking forward to that. I meet with our area Manager for trading on Tuesday so that should be interesting also.
Well Done Aunty Pat and Claire on your weight losses this week, we are unfortunately all in the same flipping boat, but we just have to keep plugging away. Also I thought I would give my big (not in the size sense) Cerrie a little mention as she has done fantastically well also and has lost I think over a stone, and I think her little sis has been stealing the lime light a little with my very dramatic diet. So well done Cerrie also.
Just been outside for a ciggie and it is glorious. Just getting me in the mood for my hols. Going to go for a sunbed tonight. Only 3 more working days. Whooppee!!

M X

Day 38

2007-06-20T07:18:00.000-07:00

Well I can still walk today which is a good sign, because after muscle mix last night I had serious doubts.
Had a meeting at work today and it is good news I have a new job, well I will have from the 1st of September. My new job title will be Support Services Officer. This will be more money and obviously more responsibility. It will involve lots of training and I will become the FSA Supervisor therefore overseeing the Trading and Insurance Services. I am really looking forward to the challenge however I am a little apprehensive. It has come at a good time really as we are moving into our new resource centre in September so all change on the work front.
Work has flown over today which is good and only 8 days to go, well only 5 more work days. Going spinning tonight then going to go for a sunbed. I started packing Elise's case last night, she is going to need a whole suitcase to herself. Oops.
Just heard Lola has had her stitches taken out and has been given some more antibiotics. The vet has said that she will always have problems with her lungs due to the infection, bless her, but we will just have to keep an eye on her. She is going to stay with Sheila now until we get back from our holidays, we thought it would probably be best rather than dragging her up and down again.

M X

Day 37

2007-06-19T04:49:00.000-07:00

Went for a sunbed last night. Me and Dave have booked 60 minutes each for our holidays. I am so white as I haven't seen any sun whatsoever for over two years and no sunbeds in this time. I just want to get a little bit of colour so I don't frazzle while I am away.
Got in and watched heroes in bed which was great. If you haven't watched it while it has been on sci fi channel, get it when it moves to another channel or comes out on dvd.
Just checked the temperature in Lanzarote and it is 27 degrees. Whoopee.
Going to Muscle Mix tonight as I am not at college so thought I would put my time to good use. I am sure I will be in a lot of pain tomorrow but hey ho. Lola is getting picked up tonight at 7pm and Sheila is taking her back up to hers for her stitches out. Poor little mite she will be thinking where am I going now.
Just spoken to Cerrie, and Mickey's exhaust fell off this morning on the way to take the kids to school. Nightmare. What is it with exhausts at the moment?
Feeling really good again regarding the diet, I have had no problems getting back into sole sourcing which is good as I was a little worried. After I see my CDC on Saturday I will go back on Wednesday for my last weigh in before my hols and sort out my packs for going away. I have decided that I will have packs for breakfast and dinner then have one meal in the evening. I have vowed that I will stick to just chicken and veg or salad for the majority of the fortnight, however I have promised myself three treats. One being an Indians, another a pizza and another a burger. I don't really know why a burger as I have never really been fussed but I just think it must be all of the bbq's I have been to recently that is making me crave one.
Elise is going to her dad's tonight straight from school as she is going to her other cousin (Kyle's) 2nd birthday party, so that should be fun. Then tomorrow she is going to Kirkley Hall with the school as she has been picked to take part in an Activate Sports Partnership Presentation at their annual conference. Don't really know what that is all about but I am sure she will fill me in.
Into single figures now, only 9 days to go! Whooppee!!

M X

Day 36

2007-06-18T03:12:00.000-07:00

Well, once again not managed to post over the weekend, however this time I do have a genuine reason. Dave's mac has been away to the mac doctors. It has been like chopping his arms off.
Got weighed on Saturday morning and have lost another 3 and a half pounds, which I was really pleased with considering I have done add a meal week and have my period.
Went back to the doctors on Friday following my scan on Monday and he has given me some tablets (Clomid) which should hopefully make me ovulate. I have to start taking them next month as I will be on holiday this month when I should have gone back to the docs, so when I get my next period I have to start taking them for 5 days, I then need to (do the deed) 14 days after that, then go back to the doctors 21 days after this. I will then have some tests done which will determin whether the tablets have worked. If they have that is great and in his words I just need to go off and get pregnant, however if they haven't they will look at either increasing the dosage or trying another treatment, so fingers crossed and we shall wait and see.
After I got weighed on Saturday Elise went off to her dads and me and Dave had a lazy day in the house, it was lovely. Saturday night we were supposed to be going to watch Tony playing in his band but unfortunately they were cancelled. We did however still go to Ashington with my cousin Claire, and her finace Chris and my sis Cerrie. We ended up having a really good night and not getting in until about 1.30am. Have to admit had a few too many. Had a great nights sleep though and lay in until 1pm. Couldn't believe the time. It was lovely. Went to mam and dads for dinner it being fathers day and all, and I had a very small dinner which was fabulous. It was great being able to sit and eat with everyone. My last day on add a meal so back to sole sourcing next week. After dinner me and Dave went and did a little bit of holiday shopping got some clothes for me (size smaller) and Elise so getting really excited. Went and bought Elise some birthday presents too as need to get sorted for that.
When we got home I did the front garden while Dave cleaned the car inside and out, so quite a productive afternoon really.
Back to work today and have made a deal with myself that I will drink at least four litres of water every day this week as it has definitely slipped this weekend. Had a strawberry shake for breakfast and have chicken and mushroom soup for dinner. Going to get my eyebrows waxed straight from work, I am going with Joanne from work to try a new girl out in Newbiggin. She has just started doing it from home so she is quite cheap so we thought we would give her a go.
Only 10 days to go. Whooppee.

M X

Day 32

2007-06-14T06:10:00.000-07:00

What a flipping day. Dave rang me this morning to tell me that the exhaust had fallen off the car, great, so my boss said that I could borrow hers to go and pick him up and take him to school. So, off I went to get him from home. I nipped in to go to the loo and when we got back in the car the car wouldn't start. I couldn't believe it. It's bad enough your own car not working but when it is someone elses, it is even worse. I ended up having to get someone else from work to come and pick Dave up whilst I waited for roadside recovery. What a disaster, and to top it all off I turned up today. Great.
On a lighter note, feeling in a good mood, and diet going really well. Got in from work tonight and saw my cousin Claire which was nice as haven't seen her since her hols. She looks fantastic, still doing great on her diet (nearly 3 stone lost) and really brown (v jealous). Thursday night again means swimming for Elise so off we went to the Leisure Centre. Fun, fun. Rachael and Jodie have been round as they are going on holiday on Monday so Rachael wanted to borrow some clothes.
Cerrie and Mickey are staying tonight as the saga continues with the car and Dave is borrowing Cerrie's car tomorrow and dropping her off at work. Marma is having to pick me and the kids up.
I have had 70g of quorn, 1tbs of lettuce and 1tbs of cucumber for tea, which was really nice. Me and Cerrie have been trying holiday clothes on tonight which was quite exciting apart from the fact that most of the clothes were size 12's my god it just shows me how far I still have to go, which in a way is a good thing because a lot of the clothes I am wearing at the moment are too big which makes you feel really good and comfortable, however as soon as you put something on that is too tight you feel totally different.
Going to Cerrie and Mickey's tomorrow night and Jugs (aka Jugsy, Jo, Joanna) is coming over then Saturday the car is getting fixed and Saturday night me and Dave are going to Bubbles to see Tony (my friend from works son) play in his band. Also another thing I have vowed to do for the last god knows how many weeks is weed the front of the house. (Sheila you would be disgusted). Anyway, looking forward to another weekend, it is amazing how fast they are coming around.
I have attached a few pictures of little Lola and the kids in their swimming gear. Oh and a nice one of Lola’s stitches. Lol

Day 31

2007-06-13T03:56:00.000-07:00

Well Lola is home. Bless her little heart, it is so lovely having her back. She is back to her normal self mooching around the place. My goodness what is going on with the weather it is horrendous. Went to bed early last night as I did end up getting away early from college it was lovely, watched Big Bro in bed. I have to say I hate Charley. She is an absolute moron. However I can sympathise with the cigarette situation. Woke up this morning and Lola was sitting in our on suite sink looking at me it was hilarious.
Don't know if I mentioned my scan but I went for my scan (ovary scan) on Monday. It went fine and I go back on Friday morning to find out the results so at least we are getting somewhere. It is quite daunting actually the fact that we are in the process of getting pregnant (hopefully) where as if you try and it just happens even though it is planned it is kind of different where I feel this is more definite as they will give me something to make me ovulate therefore the chances are likely to be higher. I sometimes think my god am I mad. Elise is so self sufficient and grown up and the thought of doing it all again is frightening, however on the other hand I want nothing more.
Seeing as it was our 2nd anniversary on Sunday I thought I would post some pictures of our big day. I am really starting to see a difference when I look back at pictures and in a way I really wish I had done this diet before I got married but then again regardless of my weight it was the most perfect day of my life so I am just grateful of that. I keep saying to my dad that I want to do it again, (with Dave of course) can't understand why but he isn't up for it. Hmmm, may have something to do with the cost. Lol.
Been spinning tonight it was great, really enjoyed it even though the woman is evil and really fit. Had my shake, soup and bar today then had 2oz chicken and 2 tablespoons of broccoli when I got in. It feels great to be able to eat. I have been having it on a tea plate and I think in the future I should always eat off a smaller plate even when I am not on the diet as it definitely helps. Particularly considering the size of our dinner plates, they are like wheel trims.
Oh by the way as you may have noticed I have changed my blog template however it comes out a bit funny on Dave's mac but fine at work so if any one is seeing it a bit higgledy piggledy let me know.
Thank you everyone for your comments they are really keeping me going.

M X

M x

Day 30

2007-06-12T05:38:00.000-07:00

Haven't updated my blog for a while and just don't know where the time has gone. Got weighed on Saturday and lost another 4.8lbs. Was pleased with that so that gives me a grand total of 13.8lbs since starting CD. Spoke to my CDC about the add a meal week and she said I should definitely do it even if it is just for a couple of the nights. Last night I had 50g chicken and two table spoons of broccoli. It was bizarre.
Lola is coming home today. She had her operation yesterday and is fine. She will stay with us for 10 days before she has to go back and have her stitches out. Can't wait to see her we have all really missed her.
Got college tonight. Have had my last exam so it is all course work from now so hopefully shouldn't be there too long.

M x