finish

Well this is it the last one on aol if anyone wants to drop by my new journal it is :

http://dislifeingeneral.blogspot.com/

What is happening

What has been going on? I have not been here for a while and find that it is shutting down and everyone is going over to blogger!!

Hope everything goes smoothly for everyone.

Diane xx

 

Another Loss

                            -4lb

I’m on a roll now J lol no stopping me! I need to start doing some sort of exercise other that just walking I thought about yoga nice and gentle to start with, can’t afford to join a gym at the moment so will have to do it at home.  I am feeling so much better  in myself now mentally and physically I can walk a lot further without getting breathless and I am eating smaller portions and don’t need to snack anymore, I am drinking 2ltrs of water a day without fail. Weight Watchers is so good as it has made me eat more healthily, I had burger chips and beans for my dinner last night (no bun) all home made and core!!! this doesn't feel like a diet at all just healthy eating. I have a lot of family problems at the moment but I am trying not to let them affect my new eating patterns I need to do this for myself and get my life back on track once and for all I am fed up of feeling depressed and my weight has had a lot to do with it among other things.

Thanks to all who has left me comments it is much appreciated and keeps me on the straight and narrow.

Anyway need a cuppa so I will say goodnight.

Hugs Diane xx

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                       -4lb  =15lb

 

Not been on for a while had so many family problems that are on going but hopefully will be resolved soon!! thought I would find time for myself for a while and do a post.

 The diet is still going strong have lost 15lb so far and another weigh in on Monday only lost 1lb Monday gone but it was totm so I am hoping for a bigger loss this week, I am making all my own recipies eating plenty of fresh fruit and veg and drinking 2ltrs of water a day, feeling a lot better in myself health wise but still a long way to go to get to my goal still another 63lbs to go but I know I am going to do it this time. I need to do more exercise but I am walking a lot more than I use to which helps, and with the weather getting better and warmer it makes things easier (having just said that it has started to rain lol). Just going to make my lunch now jacket potato and beans and for dinner I am making shepheards pie and lots of veg, it helps having things organised and planning meals so much easier.

Took Taz (dog) for walk this morning it was a nice walk except why are people so impatient buses and lorries speeding along it amazes me that people want to risk theirs and others lives just to get to where they are going a few minutes earlier.

Anyway thats my bit of news for now I will try not to leave it so long next time!!!

Hugs Diane xx

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday

 

Its my Son and Grandaughters birthday today I've been over to see them today Emily is growing up fast 2 today she is such a sweetheart so cheeky, will post some pics later.

                                              

Still doing well on the diet so hopefully I will have reached that 14 lb mark fingers crossed!! Feeling horrible today I think its start of a cold, but I am determined to stick to the diet no matter what I would have thought with all the fresh fruit and veg I have been eating I could have warded off the dreaded cold. Just need to go to bed now I feel so tired early night I think hopefuly will feel better tomorrow.

 

Night Night

Hugs Diane xx

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Yeeeaaaahhh

                       -6 = 11 lbs

    My first silver 7

 

Well not blogged for a while lots of family problems but wont go into that, BUT still stuck to diet lost 6 lbs this week thats 11 lbs in 2 weeks good going I think, I know it is going to slow down but will be pleased if I can lose 1-2 lbs a week. Still eating pleanty of fruit and veg and drinking 2 ltrs of water every day trying to get plenty of walking done as well, must be doing something right as the weight loss tells all!!

Weather not very pleasant it has been snowing on and off for the last 3 days at the moment the sun is shining lets hope it stays that way, I love to see all the spring flowers in bloom and the fields with the lambs in.

Hope everyone had a pleasant Easter and didn't eat too much chocolate I was very good and refused any that came my way (just polishing my halo!) lol it hasn't  bothered me at all not having any chocolate or sweets so I suppose thats a good thing. Didn't do anything special just chilled watched a bit of tv.

Anyway going to sort out what I am going to have for my dinner having chicken but don't know how I am going to do it yet or what to have with it, but it will be something nice and healthy.

xx

 

 

Yipeeeee

                                                                 -5

Well my first weight loss 5lbs gone really really pleased, changing my weigh-in day to Monday so the next one will be only a small one but as long as I'm going the right way I dont mind.. Just need to get my walking sorted then I will be well on the way to the new me.

The window men did turn up yesterday at a minute to 5 stayed in all day they could have at least let me know.

Well time to go, thanks for all the comments they are much appreciated.

Hugs

Diane xx

Still can't add any pics!!

 

 

Nearly a week

Hiya,

Well I am really pleased with myself one week tomorrow I have been on this diet and have really stuck to it!! I have started drinking plenty of water eating my fruit and veggies and making sure I have 3 meals a day and just fruit or veg in between if I feel peckish. Get weighed tomorrow so that will tell if I have been good or not lol. I joined Weight Watchers on-line so I can check all the foods I have been eating to make sure they are ok!! Don’t feel as though I have lost lots but that bloated feeling has gone and I am not getting reflux anymore so it must be doing me some good.

I am sat in today as cannot venture out as the glazier is coming to repair the window which got smashed by stepsons ex girlfriend its double glazed so it is just the first pane that has smashed not the whole window, don’t know what time they will turn up if at all but will be so angry if they don’t show.

Weather not that good it’s cold and windy and raining on and off so not that bothered at stopping in.

Just wondering now what I can have for my dinner lol chicken and pasta me thinks mmmm. Got to keep on top of things and plan ahead while I’m not that hungry if I left until the last minute I would eat everything in sight lol.

John has just been to pick stepson upfrom work and is making him some lunch before going back he is on split shift, he is head chef so will be working until 11:30 tonight,  they are having meatballs and pie Yuk but it does smell nice.

I cannot add any graphics the buttons are greyed out tut tut this will never do I love to add graphics!!!!

Anyway will say bye bye for now

Hugs

Diane xxx

whoohoo

                                     

 

Well I think I’m on the right track now two good days, get this I even went to the driving range today and hit a few balls!!! Would love to get back playing golf again I do miss it so much, now the better weather is coming who knows maybe I could start again

I know I have a long way to go but slowly does it a day at a time I hope I can just stick to it this time as I really need to for health reasons.

I went through my weight watchers books today and found lots of lovely recipes to try. Tonight I had chicken & ham in mushroom sauce, new potatoes, cauliflower and parsnips and really enjoyed it, luckily I like most foods so that’s not a problem  and there is so much choice so fingers crossed this time I will do it!

All I need to get now is a pedometer and set up this virtual walk I need all the help I can get, so if anyone has any help and tips it will be appreciated.

Well I think I have prattled on long enough about my diet I will wish you all good night.

Hugs

Diane xx

 

 

 

 

D Day!!!

 To-days The Diet Day

 

I have decided to start today I found all my weight watchers and cook books so no excuse anymore, so thought enough’s enough time to get on with it! I weighed myself and have more to lose than I thought which came as a big shock.

Cereal for breakfast with skimmed milk so off to a good start there! J I am having cottage cheese Tuna and sweet corn with Ryvitas for lunch, but not decided what I will have for dinner chicken and pasta more than likely, not bad though for the first day eh... just hope I can stick to it. When I have done this in the past I have found it difficult for the first week then it’s not a problem so let’s just hope I can get through the week. I need to work out what exercise to do thought about doing the virtual walk that a lot of people seem to be doing and I can take Taz (my dog) with me so good exercise for him too lol..

Water water and more water thats another hurdle I need to get over as I don’t drink enough but need to start.

Going to look through my cook books see if I can find a nice recipe for tonights dinner.

 

Diane xx

Missing Mum

                     

 

I wish i could have my Mum back for just one day so I could tell her how much she means to me and how much I love her, I think she would know that anyway but it would be nice for just one day.

 

So to all Mums out there Happy Mothers Day

                    Hugs

                   Diane xxx

Family

Hi,                                                                                      

Received this in an email today thought you might like it!

 

F A M I L Y

 

I ran into a stranger as he passed by,
'Oh excuse me please' was my reply.

He said, 'Please excuse me too;
I wasn't watching for you.'

We were very polite, this stranger and I.
We went on our way and we said goodbye.

But at home a different story is told,
How we treat our loved ones, young and old.

Later that day, cooking theevening meal,
My son stood beside me very still.

When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.
'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown.

He walked away, his little heart broken.
I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.

While I lay awake in bed,
God's still small voice came to me and said,

'While dealing with a stranger,
common courtesy you use,
but the family you love, you seem to abuse.

Go and look on the kitchen floor,
You'll find some flowers there by the door.

Those are the flowers he brought for you.
He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.

He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,
you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.'

By this time, I felt very small,
And now my tears began to fall.

I quietly went and knelt by his bed;
'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said.

'Are these the flowers you picked for me?'
He smiled, 'I found 'em, out by the tree.

I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.
I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue.'

I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;
I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.'
He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay.
I love you anyway.'

I said, 'Son, I love you too,
and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.'

FAMILY
Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company
that we are working for could easily replace us in
a matter of days.
But the family we left behind will feel the loss
for the rest of their lives.
And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more
into work than into our own family,
an unwise investment indeed,
don't you think?
So what is behind the story?

Do you know what the word FAMILY means?

FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU

 Hugs

Diane xx

Photos & Memories

Hi,

As my previous blog regarding old photos I had from my dads flat after he passed away, I have been busy putting old and new photos together and below is what I came up with 6 generations of my family.

I have had to resize it for my blog but thought I would share some of the photos with you as I thought it would be nice seeing old and new together, I have enjoyed doing this as it has made me smile all day! It shows my Great Grandmother, Grandma, Grandad, Mum, Dad, Uncle, Brother and Sister, Myself, my Sons and my Grandaughter all here on one page.

 The big pic in the middle is me as a baby with my mum and dad, awww lol.

I am going to do a scrapbook of all the family from childhood to adult with nephews and nieces and their children, I think it will take a while but very enjoyable.

Anyway must dash and thankyou to all who have left me comments on my blogs it is much appreciated.

Hugs

Diane xx

 

  

Memories

Hi,

Shed a few tears today of sadness and happiness!

I lost my Mum six years ago and my Dad passed away last June,

When we emptied his flat there was a few photo’s but found it hard to go through them until now.

Today I sat and went through them and scanned them onto my pc and emailed them to my sister and brother, I hope they get as much enjoyment out of them as I did.

It is nice to have memories I found one of my Uncles wedding and I was a bridesmaid the photo had my Mum, Dad, Grandma, Granddad, Great Grandma, Uncle, Brother, Sister and myself that was a really nice one to find.

My Niece is making a scrapbook for my Sisters 50th birthday in November so the photos came in really handy and she was really pleased with them.

Notice I have not mentioned THE diet lol that’s because I still havn’t started it, I know I should but I still have to get myself into the right frame of mind, I’m sure I will get there eventually.

Anyway time to love you and leave you  its time for bed.

Hugs

Diane xx            

Community Photo Challenge - Winter Blues

AOL Community Photo Challenge

This is my first attempt at the photo challenge so here goes, this was taken a couple of years ago it is the big lake at Castle Howard in York, North Yorkshire. It was completely iced over and covered in snow. I think the poor black swan had the winter blues.

Here we are again

 

Hiya

Not a good start to the day it is foggy snowing and -4 brrr too cold, not planning to go anywhere today and it will be just a quick walk with Taz I think.

Still havn't started diet but have read some good blogs on here regarding dieting, wish I could take a leaf out of their books lol. Talking of books I need to find my weight watchers books maybe that would inspire me anything is worth a try I suppose.

Feel a bit down today had a bit of a tiff with John nothing too serious but it's very rare we argue, and the weather doesn't help.

I think it is coffee time and put some washing in so back later.

 

Hugs

Diane xx

Post man just been and delivered my book John Barrowman's autobiography, will have my coffee and a quick read lol.

Byeeee xx

 

Happy Valentines Day

                                                                               

I woke up early this morning and couldn't get back to sleep so I thought I would do my blog lol.

It's valentines day all the flowers and chocolates will have gone up in price it is always the same Valentines day and Mothers day the prices just go daft, I do not buy them on these days on principle I can buy flowers and things all the year round and don't have to pay silly money to tell family and friends how much they mean to me. My hubby tells me he loves me all year round he doesn't have to wait until Valentines day to say it!

Still havn't started diet but trying to get myself in the right frame of mind, might go shopping today and start buying healthy food! lets see how it goes from there but I will need to start as I don't want my health to suffer which I think it will do as diabetes and heart disease runs in the family, better start thinking healthy eating. I will dig out all the weight watchers books again and follow a good diet and I know it works as I have done it before but put it all back on.

It's very still outside I wonder if we are going to have a nice sunny day again like yesterday, can only hope. It's now & 7:00 am and it is still dark I am going to jump in the shower and get dressed or I will be sat in my dressing gown all morning and I need to get tidied up and take Taz for walk.

Back soon

Diane xxx

Another Day

 

 

Well another day and the sun has just come out but still chilly with a nip in the air and frosty first thing but at least it's not raining.

Still not started diet yet but trying to finish what is in the freezer so we can defrost it (well thats my excuse anyway). Going to have burgers for lunch and pizza for tea not very healthy today but when its gone then I can fill the freezer up with healthy stuff lol.

  

hopefully I will get motivated to start diet next week I will buy some fresh fruit and veg to keep me going.

I will keep updating and one of these days I will be posting my weight loss as I did before!!!

Anyway must dash things to do, take care and have a good day.

Diane xxx

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Beautiful Day

 

What a beautiful day sun has been shining all day and is going down now had the windows open all day, unfortunatly couldn't go out as had to wait in for the police coming to take a statement from John as he was a witness to a crash between a car and an ambulance luckily no one was injured badly and no one in the back of the ambulance. Then Jonathan (stepson) and Adele his grilfriend came for Dinner and to watch the football we are watching 2 matches.

Had a big dinner roast pork yorkshire puddings  roast potatoes mash potatoes roast parsnips carrots and swede not very good for diet I know but very nice. It is nice to see then but its nice when they go home so we can have some peace and quiet after them shouting at the telly cos of the football. Only 45 mins to go now and the football has finished then peace and quiet.

 

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Not Good

Well as you might have guessed I still havn't started my diet! just can't seem to get started but one day I will get going again.

The sun is shining it is a lovely day just a bit windy, sat with the window open and watching the squirrels playing in the tree's chasing each other.

It's such a nice day I am going to take Taz (dog)  for a walk so I will say bye for now

Diane xx        

Failing

                            

                                    

 

 

Hiya,

Not a good day not stuck to diet at all need to get my head back on track just don't seem motivated at all but I will get there.

Sun is trying to get out so might be a good day feel a bit down but I am tired so that maybe something to do with it.

anyway lots to do so must dash

bye for now

Diane xx

 

I'm still here

                      

 

Hi I'm here again another day and weather not very nice just started to snow! diet started and trying to stick to it as much as possible.

Had Cereal for breakfast and sandwich for lunch and having lamb casserole for dinner with plenty of veg, lets hope it lasts lol.

Just started reading Maeve Binchy - Whitethorn Woods so I'm going to have an hour or so reading will be back soon.

Diane xx

 

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Another attempt at dieting

  Well here we go again yet another attempt to diet!

                                       

 

Good Morning here I am again a year on and still trying to diet this time I am determined (I know I have said it all before so lets wait and see).

Had weetabix minis fruit and nut and skimmed milk (always have skimmed milk anyway so no hardship there) for breakfast but usually have Bacon sandwich so big improvement, long may it continue.

Will try and keep up with the updates this time.

Diane x