Tuesday, 19 February 2008

Frustration, willpower and presents.

Well I could be fed up if I tried. (I just typed with my fingers on the wrong keys then, so that first sentence, without editing, looked very peculiar indeed). I've been using my dads digital camera to take the pictures of things I wanted to put on my blog but for some reason it is been a bad camera and not accepting any batteries and just pretends they are old batteries not brand spanking new ones I am putting into it. Hence a good half an hour struggling with the blessed thing, shouting at it and trying not to throw it against a wall (it isn't mine after all!) So I am am afraid photos are going to be far and few between until I can get my hands on another camera (or save up for one).
I am fed up because on Sunday I made a Tilda rabbit out of towelling, and I am so pleased at how she turned out I wanted to show her off.. but now I can't (*stamps foot a lot) but then again I have entered a bunny hop swap and I do not know if this will be the bunny I swap so probably a good thing in that respect.
I am a bit cross anyway lately because I am having sugar withdrawal. Contrary to popular belief, I am not like the models in the swishy skirts on my posts, I am quite a big girl, after a year and a half of steroids (prescribed I hasten to add) and and underactive thyroid and a lot of comfort eating I am now forced to kerb my appetite and start using my willpower. Something I struggle with (although I did give up smoking a few years ago and have never taken it up again).
This is more of a health matter for me though, I have found it increasingly difficult to walk places and last year I suffered from really bad asthma (I went to see the asthma nurse she said 'You do know that if you lost weight it would help your asthma to which I replied 'If you didn't keep putting me on steroids then maybe I would have a better chance at losing weight'. She was thin as a pin, you just don't need to hear it do you!) But now my asthma is finally under control (fingers crossed) I have no excuses. I've been walking more.. but I do need to cut down on the whole sugar/comfort/nobody loves me evening snacking.
Side note: aren't weight watchers ready meals horrid. I'd rather chew off my own ear than eat any more of those.
So anyway bear with me and my moody self, normal services will hopefully be resumed pretty soon.
I shall just have to show you a couple of photos I took last week before the camera decided to get an attitude.
Some lovely Daffs to brighten up these cold days.

And a heart my Mum got me for Christmas ( bit blurred I'm afraid) Words which apparently sum me up!
Ooh and the postman has just being with a lovely present from Dominique at Shabby Shac! What perfect timing! Thank you! And my next amazon rental dvd which is a 1962 thriller called 'Don't talk to strange men!' I shall watch that tomorrow while I make some more bunnies!

12 comments:

Kitty said...

Hello! A Tilda bunny in towelling sounds wonderful ... I wonder how much Lucy Locket Pocket would take as a bribe to make you my swap partner? :-p

x

No one is you ...& that's your power said...

Hi jennie
I am glad your asthmas under control. I know two people on steroids for different things and they both said they have put on weight due to them.
I am glad you got your little pressie this morning.
The heart your mum got you is lovely , I love things with written meanings on them.
Yesterday I started cutting out the bics and treats. After a fall start at the beginning of the new year!. Its hard to start with , also am trying to have smaller portions!. Hope you manage ok ,
X Dominique

Locket Pocket said...

Comfort eating, hmmm, I know that one well!!!! I've been back at Weight Watchers for a few weeks now and haven't had any chocolate/biscuits/bread for ages because I was doing the Core plan so this week I'm going to do the points plan so I can have a treat every now and then while the children are on half term!

Wish we could see your Tilda bunny - but then it would be good to keep for the swap too!

Lucy x

ChrisB said...

I have been congratulating myself that although I'm not actually loosing weight I'm getting exercise by walking and swimming. Not true apparently~ I read in the paper that unless you actually walk equivalent of a marathon each week it doesn't help you loose weight. Of course I was so despondent I had to have a chunk of carrot cake!

Mrs. Fox said...

We've all been there. I've had some healthy issues in the past year and lost my figure, so I know how you feel. You just keep trying. Forgive yourself when you slip but get right back out there and try again.

Just Original said...

Talking of comfort eating I'm having a peanut butter sandwich as I am reading your blog! I'll try and rise to your challange but I will tell you now prepare for fairly on my part!

I've started the 30 minute gym for woman its great, I just go 1st thing and do 30 minutes around a really simple circuit and wham bam, they gaurantee you will loose 6" in the 1st month, lets wait and see.

Lucy Bloom said...

Hi Jennie, ooh dear, not a good day then, I have more bad days and surplus pounds than I care to admit, so you're not alone! Hope tomorrow is better.
Lucy x

Casdok said...

Its not what you do...
Great saying as so true.

the mother of this lot said...

Looks like we've both been having a bad few days! Glad your asthma is better, and I'm sure you've got stacks of willpower!

Hope the camera starts working again soon.

Liz Harrell said...

Wish we could see Tilda, she sounds adorable! Steroids are the worst. And last night I ate an entire half a box of girl scout cookies. :( It was a dark morning when I realized what I'd done.

Gone Back South said...

My worst thing is crisps - I buy them for the kids' lunches and end upeating them all myself. By the way your blog always looks so cheery and sunny!

Anonymous said...

I related to this so much! I had been suffering health problems for years, and only one thing has pulled me out of the depths and on a s l o w road to radient health. If i had only known sooner what an impact it would make in my life I would have started so much sooner. That thing...yoga.
It has transformed me and my outlook too much to describe in a comment.
It is the tortoise way to go, but the results are life transforming.
The crippling migraines are all but gone, the comfort food cravings. Better sleep. Healthy weight.
Anyway, just wanted to offer that up. I don't usually gush about such things either.
I do gush about talented bpeople and that is you! I love your blog!
xoxo
Christine