Where There's a Will, There's a Weigh.................

On my previous blogpost, I was bemoaning the problems I've been having with my weight.

Over the last couple of years, the medication I was taking gave me terrible sugar cravings.

How am I doing?

My starting weight was 11st 2lbs. I'm only just over 5ft 3ins.

My usual weight has always been between

8st 12lb and 9st 7lbs.

None of my clothes fitted me. The more weight I put on, the less I was moving about.

When my size 16 trousers started to pinch................enough!

I'd read that one of the tablets recommended for the treatment of fibromyalgia has weight loss as a side effect..................

Ooooh.............I'll have some of that, I thought!

So, last week, I made an appointment with my doctor.

It was well worth the visit!

I told him of my plan. He was well impressed that I'd already managed to lose 4lbs during the previous fortnight.

(Some of my diet tips are at the end of this post)............

He agreed the extra weight wasn't helping me and gave me a prescription for the alternative tablets.

At the moment, I am taking a half dose of the old one. (I've been on them for 9 years, so I need to tail them off gradually.)

I love my Doctor!

The sugar cravings are definitely going and I have lost another 3lbs........WOOHOO!!!!!!!!

But, best of all...........I got in a pair of size 14 trousers today. YAY!!

I'd do a cartwheel........................

............but not with my bad back!

I'm feeling very positive, but it's early days yet.

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Diet Hint and Tips

1. Start the day with a good breakfast.

I have only one boiled egg............

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2. Drink plenty of fluids................

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3. A glass or two of wine won't hurt............

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4. Make sure there is plenty of fibre in your diet....................

Coconut's supposed to be VERY good for fibre.

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5. Don't forget your '5 a day'..................

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6. Cut down on cakes. I only have one piece a week now..................

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Finally...............

Don't forget...............

and..................

...........however good you are at doing the laundry..................

Do you have any dieting tips to pass on?

Don't forget to pop back and see how I get on!

I'm Sue and I'm a Clutterholic................

Hello my dear Bloggeroos!

Last time I posted, you may remember that I was about to tackle all the clutter in my dining room. This was stuff that was formerly stacked in a (very) small room at the bottom of my stairs. (I call this room the "ex-toilet" owing to the original use of this space years ago.)

This was necessary to make some space for my recent freezer acquisition.

Well..................

I'm sure you can imagine just how much clutter there was, as I've not been around Blogland for ages!

Where did I get all this rubbish?

Did fairies and elves shove unwanted items in there?

I was obviously elsewhere, counting my money, eating Waggon Wheels, or sorting out the vowels in my Alphabet Soup?

Well............it's NOT THERE NOW!

OMG, I haven't been so miserable since I worked in the Clock Factory.............

....when all I did was make faces all day :O)

Some of the things I've chucked out included..............

1. Two huge piles of newspapers. (Isn't that terrible about President Kennedy getting shot?)

2. Thirty two various TV Guides. (I see Elsie Tanner's got married again.)

I did keep a couple of my favourite Radio Times tho'

aaah....be still my beating heart!

4. An application form for the TV show "Hoarders."

5. Sixty seven cardboard boxes that I was SURE would come in useful some day

6. A book called "How to Make Furniture from Cardboard" (Maybe I should have kept it.)

7.My David Cassidy poster

I wondered where that'd got to!

8. A huge pile of clothes in sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14......

Needless to say I kept the size 16 and 18!

Sometimes you just have to be a realist :O(

9. A leaflet about a Night Class "How to be Organised." (Printed in 1995.)

I wonder if they still run this?

I am so pleased with myself, I've decide to reward myself with a little jaunt to the seaside with my lovely boys, their gorgeous wives, and my four scrummy grandchildren.

See you all soon...........

Ready for Christmas Yet?.................

Well, my dear Bloggeroos, I don't know about you, but I've been sooooooo busy........and not just with Christmas!

We had one of our usual family parties, Disco, Buffet, Karaoke last weekend. It was my brother's birthday - what a great evening we had!

My youngest son and his family were here for the Party and stayed at Dollytub Cottage for the weekend too.

I notice that eldest son had put on his facebook yesterday

"Only one more sleep 'til the end of term!"

We know that, Ali - but get a grip -You're the TEACHER!

So grandchildren have been babysat, played with and cuddled.

Mince Pies have been baked.

(I'm not here for Christmas, but chances are my neighbour will soon be over to borrow some - she borrows everything else from my pantry!)

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A FEW HINTS AND TIPS IF YOU HAVE VISITORS FOR CHRISTMAS...........

1) Make sure you have enough chairs

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2) Do you have plenty of beer? We're okay..........

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3) Have you chosen age-appropriate gifts?

A Barbie for Granny?

or perhaps........................?

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4) Remember to use tact and diplomacy with visitors at all times

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5) Don't forget to look after your pets,

..............exercise..............

................not too much stress.....................

and don't forget to include them in the fun......................

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6) Make sure you cater for any special diets...................

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................and speaking of food..............

....................be extra careful when dealing with leftovers............

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........saved food can be NASTY!!!!!

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7) Prepare the turkey in plenty of time

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I'm sure you'll have a lovely Christmas!

Thank you to all my Bloggeroos for your shared friendship over the last year

You have no idea how much I appreciate your help and support

Friends help one another

I LOVE YOU ALL! (ooops! that'll be the meds kicking in.)

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Before I go, a few seasonal jokes for your enjoyment........................

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I may be away from t'internet for a coupla weeks, but I'll see you in the New Year.

I'm just popping out to Asda's.

I think I need to change the headphones I bought for my son..................

Not quite what he had in mind?

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Another Day in Paradise?........................

Are you nostalgic for times gone by?

Do you yearn to be an old style housewife?

Are you sure?

Do you REALLY want to go back in time to live as a retro woman, and all that entails?

............to a time when.....................

........there were NO automatic washing machines.........

..........we had freezing cold bedrooms.......................

...............and children still suffered from polio and rickets?

Now, my dear Bloggeroos, you know that some of the things I tell you are tall tales.

I tell stories usually based on fact.

BUT............................

I write them with my tongue firmly in my cheek.

I just put a 'Dollytub Cottage spin' on them.

Not today.

When I was in the attic recently, I found a load of old books.

What follows is from a school text book and is ABSOLUTELY TRUE.

(Although I added the photo's. he, he, he!)

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HOW TO PLEASE YOUR HUSBAND

When retiring to the bedroom, prepare yourself for bed as promptly as possible.

Whilst feminine hygiene is the upmost importance, your tired husband does not want to queue for the bathroom as he would his morning train.

But remember to look your best when going to bed.

Try to achieve a look that is welcoming, without being obvious.............

If you need to apply face cream or hair rollers, wait until he is asleep.

This can be quite shocking to a man last thing at night.

When it comes to the possibility of intimate relations with your husband, it is important to remember your marriage vows, and in particular, your commitment to obey him.

If he feels the need to sleep immediately, then so be it. In all things be led by your husband's wishes.

Do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy.

Should your husband suggest congress, (yes! it really says 'congress'), then agree humbly, all the while being mindful that a man's satisfaction is more important than a woman's.

When he reaches his moment of fulfilment, (yes! it says that, too), a small moan from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have had.

sorry, I couldn't resist!

Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices, be obedient and complying, but register any reluctance by remaining silent.

It is likely that your husband will then fall asleep promptly......................

.............so adjust your clothing, and freshen up and apply your night time face cream and hair products.........................

You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning.

This will enable you to have his morning cuppa ready for him when he awakes.

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When do you think this book was published?.................

.......................the 1930's?....................

........................the 1940's?....................

......................the 1950's then?.........

The book was printed in................................

So, ladies, see how far we have come in just a couple of generations.

My Mum and Dad have been married nearly SIXTY years,

so I asked Mumsie if she thought it was a true reflection of a 1960's housewife...............

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Firstly, she laughed her head off............

..............then she said.........(her usual reply if you ask her a silly question)...........

"Don't talk so soddin' soft!"

I wished I never asked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!