October Army Manoeuvres 2018

[satz123]

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[MENTION=18725]NoSugar[/MENTION] - are we not trying to fatten up Jacks by doing the opposite to what is recommended ?

[JackieClaire]

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I need fattening up, I'm underweight for my height. Trouble is now I feel so well I'm more active so I'm using the food for what its meant to do........energy. I'm mentally feeling great but feel like there's a veiled threat ( for want of a better word) that they'll whip me back into hospital and tbh had an anxious afternoon waiting for a call from my doctor.

I eat when I'm hungry..........I've never been a breakfast person. Used to drive my mother insane that I'd go to school with nothing on my stomach (her words)........and I must have been one of a rare breed that enjoyed school dinners.

We've gone back to using real butter..........heaven knows what they put in spreads .........shudder.

[NoSugar]

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@NoSugar - are we not trying to fatten up Jacks by doing the opposite to what is recommended ?

I guess my point is, I wouldn't try to fatten up if I felt fine. Although if your doctor is insisting, I understand it would be hard not to comply, [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION].

I wouldn't recommend anyone to eat a lot of sugar/starch or a lot of fat with starches, both of which cause problems independent of body mass. If I needed to gain weight (which I definitely don't), I would eat as much high quality whole food with as much good fat (grass-fed butter :smile as possible, hopefully beyond caloric needs which at some point should result in weight gain. Some people who eat a low carb high fat diet with the goal of losing weight get frustrated because they are forcing themselves to eat so much fat. Eating to appetite is a much more reasonable approach in my opinion.

[IamMary]

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[MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION], I did have the same thought as NS, maybe you are just naturally thin/light?
I do wonder if the perception of slim has changed in recent years. Im normal weight, but would be considered slim, if not skinny by some standards now. Im not, Im normal. Im sure the doctors are absolutely correct, but do you feel you are underweight? Are they happy with everything else?

In bed - unheard of for me. Think Im getting a dose. blasting Vit C into me. Any suggestions for cold prevention would be appreciated. I can handle the cold, but not the dip in energy levels until after Sunday. mildly panicking.

[IamMary]

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Oh enjoy. I'd love a weekend like that. Like minded people.
We had booked to go to Dingle but I decided YS is doing so well - I don't want to abandon him in these critical few weeks.
Also I find it stressful with just MrS alone - he's great for the walking etc but wants to be in pub all night swilling pints - having the 'Craic' - I want an active day , nice dinner and I'm happy.
Doing the whole independent thing and leaving him there sometimes causes friction ..... I don't need it ... no thanks ....

Delighted to hear YS is doing well. Im with you on the pub. What is craic? Loud music, nodding at a person shouting incoherent words at you, beer spilling on your clothes, hoping for a space on the wall to lean on... OR a warm bed and good book.

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=18725]NoSugar[/MENTION]..........I was naturally slender............always a size 10 (that's a US size 6 I think). Ballooned to a massive 16 (US12.........I found a conversion chart) when I gave up drinking ..........too much chocolate
I'll take your advice, love. :thumbsup:
[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION]........5 early signs of a cold and what you can do about it

I've now got a voice that goes between sounding like a croaky frog and a jazz singer who's spent too much time in smokey night clubs.

[Guitarista]

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I've now got a voice that goes between sounding like a croaky frog and a jazz singer who's spent too much time in smokey night clubs.

Ain't Got No, I Got Life - Nina Simone - YouTube

[JackieClaire]

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Ain't Got No, I Got Life - Nina Simone - YouTube

Fabulous.:heartbeat:

And morning all.

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Bridge - ever hear from MyHAPPYPLACE these days ? How is she ?

Yes I do, and she is absolutely killing it. Extremely successful in a creative business, here and overseas. She is rocking it beyond all expectation.

[byebyebridgetjones]

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[QUOTE=stirly-girly;1753507]
@byebyebridgetjones - now that I've my own place and I've an extra room - you can come visit me. I'm about 1/2 hour from the centre of Athens in a lovely quiet neighbourhood. The landlord has a good-sized garden out back that he does little with. It would keep you occupied on days you felt like having a good dig in the earth instead of exploring Greece. Just saying....


Oh man! That sounds like an offer...

[rustop59]

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Evening everyone. Glad to have working week over. We have gone back to real butter too JC. Will keep my fingers crossed for you Mary, have heard of a few people with the sniffles this week so it is doing the rounds. Glad young Satz is trying again, plenty of time to get away later. Feet up catching up on some taped tv programmes.

[JackieClaire]

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Evening,
Not as blowy as yesterday but its still dreadful.

Got my Dog's Trust Chrimbo gift book this morning...........just about read the spots off it. We got Bess from the Dog's Trust and we sponsor one in the shelter.
Doing a little bit of cross stitch at the moment...........stitching white on white is a nightmare.

The little bedroom is next to have a do-over.......getting started Saturday. I want proper bookshelves/unit putting in so on the hunt for a carpenter/joiner..........they're like hen's teeth round here.

[IamMary]

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Cold averted :victorious: I promise not to be such a drama queen after Sunday!
Good link JC. I overloaded on Vit C and slept for 10 hours.

Watching Ozark...its really good.

[byebyebridgetjones]

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They don't want the small jobs JC. Having the same problem here. Need a new deck and some other little jobs.

Good on you Mary. Sleep is the only way.

Rustop you've just given your vintage away saying 'taped programmes' The youngens around me always look at me funny when I say things like that.

[rustop59]

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Rustop you've just given your vintage away saying 'taped programmes' The youngens around me always look at me funny when I say things like that.[/QUOTE]

Ha ha, sure have Bridget :happy2: avoiding coverage of presidential election and had a much more enjoyable evening. Crochet and Coronation Street. Now I sound about 90 :egad: same problem everywhere trying to get someone to do the small jobs.

Glad you are ok Mary. Promised cold but that’s better for running. Off on my walk in a few minutes, catch you all later.