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Help! I have so much weight to lose

For a moment, I was worried there. I thought you were going to pledge 30 minutes ironing a day. I mean; there would be something just no quite right about that.

I am allergic to ironing. Thankfully, my OH is the household custodian of the iron and ironing board, and he does a sterling job.

Believe me there is NO way I would pledge to iron every day for 42 days. I hate ironing more than anything else.
Mind you it would probably take 42days to see the bottom of my 3 ironing baskets lol.

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Only 3 ironing baskets????? I have a roomful! Maybe I'll pledge the ironing and the walking, just please don't ask me to swim!
 
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zand said:
OK , Totto and Pipp. My excuses (and they are only excuses)
I have never really enjoyed swimming. It was something I did as a child because I was forced to. I went swimming when my kids were young to help teach them to swim. I went swimming with them on holiday because I wanted to spend time with them. It has always been something I did for other people, not for me.
I hate loathe and detest getting dressed in the changing rooms afterwards.
I hate wasting time doing something I don't enjoy. I really would rather iron or clean the bath.
Yes I still get upset when people make comments about my weight. I can't just shrug it off. In some ways I am very strong, in others I am oh so weak. This is one of my weaknesses. I care too much what people say about me. Having been ostracised by a certain group of people in the past, my confidence has been badly affected. (no, this wasn't because of my weight, it was because I was misunderstood) People only see the fat, they don't see me. This is why I can only really communicate on this forum. You can't see me. I don't think I would ever enjoy the water exercise, though if the day comes when that is the only decent exercise I can get, then I am prepared to try it.

Sorry I am probably sounding very stroppy here. I don't mean to sound like that, and I am hearing you both. I appreciate you both for mentioning it, thank you. I am not saying never, just not yet. I am prepared to revisit something I didn't like in the past if it will improve my health, and I can see that it would. Just not yet.
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No, no,no, Zand

You get me wrong if you think I was trying to persuade you go and exercise in water, when you have said it is not for you. That would make me a hypocrite, especially after I said in a previous post how annoying it is when someone says the dreaded "If I can do it........" Phrase.

My post about water exercise was not directed to you personally, but general info for anyone needing to think of an aid to weight loss and BG control.

Zand I totally understand you use the forum to express feelings you cannot express elsewhere, and I certainly would never want to take that from you. I hope others can understand that too. I am being careful to encourage others rather than to preach or bully anyone into sharing my beliefs. You quite rightly and eloquently, defend your use of the forum, and I hope nothing ever spoils that for you. As you say, the anonymity here makes one feel safe. I am sorry if any of my posts have made you, or anyone else feel that safety has been compromised. We all need to use the forum in a way that meets our own needs. Hopefully, I am doing that in a way which does not put others off.

Wish you well

Pipp
 
Sorry Pipp, I shouldn't have replied to both yours and Totto's posts together, I just saw they were both concerning exercise and water and took an instant dislike. I suppose I am so used to the 'fat and lazy' label that I took your comments personally, that's my problem not yours, and I did kind of always realise the post was for everyone not just me, how I received it was my fault - your post doesn't come over in a judgmental way at all. I think maybe I need to grow up a bit. Pipp, I do get a lot of encouragement from reading your posts, so please continue in the same vein, I am glad that you and Totto raised the subject. Please do the same again if something similar crops up, I would rather have the chance to consider all options than forget some because they are uncomfortable for me at the moment.

I have never had a problem with any of your posts, or anyone else's for that matter. Worrying about what other people think of me is just vanity, and it's vanity that got me where I am today. When I was in my 20's and 8 1/2 stones, I did everything I could to lose a few pounds because I didn't want to be fat..........

So, sorry about my bad reaction to such a thoughtful post.....I just don't like water!
 
zand said:
Sorry Pipp, I shouldn't have replied to both yours and Totto's posts together, I just saw they were both concerning exercise and water and took an instant dislike. I suppose I am so used to the 'fat and lazy' label that I took your comments personally, that's my problem not yours, and I did kind of always realise the post was for everyone not just me, how I received it was my fault - your post doesn't come over in a judgmental way at all. I think maybe I need to grow up a bit. Pipp, I do get a lot of encouragement from reading your posts, so please continue in the same vein, I am glad that you and Totto raised the subject. Please do the same again if something similar crops up, I would rather have the chance to consider all options than forget some because they are uncomfortable for me at the moment.

I have never had a problem with any of your posts, or anyone else's for that matter. Worrying about what other people think of me is just vanity, and it's vanity that got me where I am today. When I was in my 20's and 8 1/2 stones, I did everything I could to lose a few pounds because I didn't want to be fat..........

So, sorry about my bad reaction to such a thoughtful post.....I just don't like water!
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No problem, Zand

I would feel the same if someone tried to encourage me to take up hiking, or fell running or ice skating. Can't, won't.
Your posts are also insightful and encouraging. I think you should continue using the forum as you do, and it will be of mutual benefit.

Hope the foot is starting to feel better.

Pipp
 
My son did a 10k race today (his 2nd one). Last year he was aiming for a time of 55 mins and then was asked to join a team and attempt sub 50 mins, which he just managed.

This year was tough because with work commitments and illness and injury he hasn't been able to train as much as he would have liked. So we were both dreading today (my husband and other son have gone to Norwich) and I wasn't a lot of support - last year there were 4 of us cheering him on.

Anyway we were both amazed with his time 48:53! We are going for a meal now to celebrate - yes, low carbs, he is joining me in this even though he isn't diabetic, he can see the health benefits.
 
Jamrox said:
For a moment, I was worried there. I thought you were going to pledge 30 minutes ironing a day. I mean; there would be something just no quite right about that.

I am allergic to ironing. Thankfully, my OH is the household custodian of the iron and ironing board, and he does a sterling job.

Believe me there is NO way I would pledge to iron every day for 42 days. I hate ironing more than anything else.
Mind you it would probably take 42days to see the bottom of my 3 ironing baskets lol.

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What's ironing? I don't understand this cartoon?
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zand said:
OK , Totto and Pipp. My excuses (and they are only excuses)
I have never really enjoyed swimming. It was something I did as a child because I was forced to. I went swimming when my kids were young to help teach them to swim. I went swimming with them on holiday because I wanted to spend time with them. It has always been something I did for other people, not for me.
I hate loathe and detest getting dressed in the changing rooms afterwards.
I hate wasting time doing something I don't enjoy. I really would rather iron or clean the bath.
Yes I still get upset when people make comments about my weight. I can't just shrug it off. In some ways I am very strong, in others I am oh so weak. This is one of my weaknesses. I care too much what people say about me. Having been ostracised by a certain group of people in the past, my confidence has been badly affected. (no, this wasn't because of my weight, it was because I was misunderstood) People only see the fat, they don't see me. This is why I can only really communicate on this forum. You can't see me. I don't think I would ever enjoy the water exercise, though if the day comes when that is the only decent exercise I can get, then I am prepared to try it.

Sorry I am probably sounding very stroppy here. I don't mean to sound like that, and I am hearing you both. I appreciate you both for mentioning it, thank you. I am not saying never, just not yet. I am prepared to revisit something I didn't like in the past if it will improve my health, and I can see that it would. Just not yet.
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Zand
Who were these shallow freaks who could not see you for the fab person you truly are? I don't give a rats ass what my friends look like coz my friends are my friends. Hold your head up high woman! I figure that anyone who is bothered by what I or anyone else looks like in a swimming costume is a loser who needs to focus on their own life! And get a grip! Take care! Xxx
 
Scandichic said:
Zand
Who were these shallow freaks who could not see you for the fab person you truly are? I don't give a rats ass what my friends look like coz my friends are my friends. Hold your head up high woman! I figure that anyone who is bothered by what I or anyone else looks like in a swimming costume is a loser who needs to focus on their own life! And get a grip! Take care! Xxx
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Not guilty.
Pipp
 
Well I was motivated to stand for 3 b ₩~{}}y hours this afternoon and iron.
I thank you all for motivating me to do this even though I haven't done it all . My husband has a shirt for every day this week and our holiday clothes are all washed and ironed so....

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Jamrox said:
Well I was motivated to stand for 3 b ₩~{}}y hours this afternoon and iron.
I thank you all for motivating me to do this even though I haven't done it all . My husband has a shirt for every day this week and our holiday clothes are all washed and ironed so....

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OMG just remembered son needs 5 shirts to pack as he is going away to work this week....thanks...I'll be back later
 
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