dave22's Journal, 28 July 2008

A funny thing happened me this weekend, a first, something that has never occured before. I kept forgetting to eat!!!???!! So I did the usual checks...was I dead? - no. Was I pregnant - NO. Was I mentally deficient - yes (but thats irrelevant), and then it hit me....Mistress Ketosis had come to play. This was further confirmed by a surge in energy or staying power and a 3.2lb loss on last weekend! Mind you I got mad after my gain and worked like a durty savage all last week to keep my carbs to around 10/12g per day (which allowed for any hidden carbs). So since the beginning of april really, I have lost over 21lbs and in European terms, I am back under 12 stone for the first time in decades!!! And it feels feckin' brilliant....

Some people might say well done Daithí 'n' stuff like that, but in absolute reality...none of this would ever have happened without the encouragement and support of everyone here. Platitudes can be dished out easily at times (I should know - I do it lots!!) but it should NEVER be underestimated how empowering a simple remark to a journal can be. It has been a wonderful experience getting to know each and every one of you and I give thanks for it constantly ESPECIALLY for the friendships that have blossomed which transcend the annals of f/s.

Tis been an century old tradition here in Ireland to cut the turf out of the bog...let it dry..stack it...air it..then draw it home for the winter fuel, the burning of which is what gives the mystical willowy aroma in the air. And so it was, that I spend the weekend in the bog, restacking the last of the turf before drawing it home next weekend - bogs by their nature are in remote places... and so the peace was mighty, it has been a while since the hum of wildlife was so deafening. I also came across wild raspberries and blackberries - so I had me a handful of the most genuine organic fruit ya could get... and not a bit of packaging in sight! This city boy was meant for the countryside...am lovin it.

The family business mine for 2 weeks the brothers and sister in law who work here too, are away on holidays in Spain for the next two weeks leaving me at the Helm (the fools.. the fools!!), hopefully it may be quiet because of Industry Holidays but if I'm not about much...you'll know what I'm doin'

Right... I'm off to raid the petty cash box and swivel manicly in the biggest leather chair!!!!


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WOW!!!!! LOOK AT THAT CHART!!!!...way to go dave...bet your smilin from ear to ear over the loss...bet your thinkin of ways to burn up the calories that much more now huh....lol... 
28 Jul 08 by member: loosinisfun
Look at those numbers drop!! Way to Go!!! Your little lady will be pleased with trim and lean man she finds when she returns!! Enjoy more trips in the out-of-doors, if you are experiencing the peace of God's world, you're getting a vacation. 
28 Jul 08 by member: dwhummers
Whew! Glad you're not dead or pregnant! Both worrisome conditions for a man. Awesome job with the pounds (or stones) dropping off. The peat bogs sound lovely - a good reward for the hard work you're doing. 
28 Jul 08 by member: amryk
Fan-freaking-tastic! How about that Dave? You're the one to watch now! You're getting very close to goal. Wish I could visit the places you speak of, I'm sure they're heavenly, maybe one day. Keep up the good work, the fam will be home soon, 2 weeks will fly by...sort of, lol! We love ya too, btw. 
28 Jul 08 by member: kimbulie
One can never underestimate the power of the written word. Especially those sweet words typed with a tinge of an Irish accent when I have my coffee in the morning. I truly can imagine eating wild berries in the peace and quiet....I won't imagine the cutting and stacking part but the irish countryside sounds like a dream....perhaps there's a vacation on the horizon. I am so proud of you. It's tough to slog it out day after day on the dieting fromt especially when the scale speaks of the nasty gain- BRAVO Davey- all of f/s rejoices with you. 
28 Jul 08 by member: sharonfriz
it is good to not be pregnant or dead and especially both at the same time...lol...great job on the numbers...a whole 2 weeks with just the puppies...how cool is that...enjoy it... 
28 Jul 08 by member: veggies yuk
Bravo, bravo, BRAVO!! Way to go!! Awesome on getting a nice drop and getting into ketosis as you wished! Yes, the power of the comments here, is amazing!! So happy to hear that you're doing so good and your continued losses is just awesome! Keep on kickin' it! 
28 Jul 08 by member: bullytrouble
OK so if our words are so POWERFUL, let's try THIS: WE WANT TO SEE A NEW PICTURE OF YOU now that you're under 12 stone! [waves magic wand] Abra-cadabra!!! [poof] hmmm . . . that didn't work. I guess we'll all just have to send you VIBES instead! Ready everybody? "new photo! new photo! new photo! new photo!" Watch out Daithi, those VIBES are COMIN' YOUR WAY!!!!!! (glad ya aren't dead!) [MISTRESS Ketosis, is it? oh my!]  
28 Jul 08 by member: gramnbear
I SO agree with you about this site! All of the support here is amazing! Glad to hear of your great loss and your awesome chart! I, too, wish I could visit Ireland... Maybe we should just have a big FS vacation! Hmmmm...... Great job, Dave! Keep it up! 
28 Jul 08 by member: katrinat
Great job Dave! Way to stick to the plan! It sure paid off for you. :) I agree with gramnbear, you need to update your photo.  
28 Jul 08 by member: sararay
P.S. I didn't know ketosis had a gender. LOL. 
28 Jul 08 by member: sararay
YAHOO DAIHTI!!!! I am really thrilled for you! All your hard work and Guiness-less days have paid off for you! ***Doin' a Happy Happy Joy Joy dance for Davy*** :) P.S. You better leave a couple pennies in the petty cash drawer so that you don't get yourself in trouble..hee hee. But you can swivel in that big leather chair all you want and NO ONE will know. *whispers***we won't tell :D 
28 Jul 08 by member: mbhpro
picture, picture, picture..oh yea...please!! Loved your turf collecting story..though I immediately thought..what a contrast to the countries where they also collect fuel for the hard winters..luckily your one probably has a nicer smell than the cow pats!! 3.2lb bloody loss in one week? What were ya doing..donating fat for fuel???? As a fellow E.Uer (arent we all a little EUeey??)may I take off me hat and bow down in a congratulatory pose. Keep it up...or rather keep it down (I'm talking about yer weight mate..whatever you may be thinking about!!) 
28 Jul 08 by member: caged liberty
I heard it on the radio this afternoon and immediately knew what the problem was!!! "They say" that beer consumption is down 10% in the UK -- of course, they think it's because money is getting tight there, too. But I KNOW it must be because our Davey has stopped tippin' the Guiness! TEN PERCENT! Dave, you must be savin' money hand over fist! ;-) Picture! Picture! Picture! 
28 Jul 08 by member: gramnbear
yay! that's so awesome, dave! I'm so happy to hear it! 
29 Jul 08 by member: cindylynnwho
Great job Dave!! Mrs Ketosis finally showed her face!!! Cograts on the sweet loss :D 
30 Jul 08 by member: Keri15
Dave!! are you still swiveling around in the biggest office chair?? LOL I'm pretty certain that now you're 12 stones (what a funny word; stones!) lighter, nobody will ever notice that you sat there!!! You'll hardly leave a dent, my friend!  
31 Jul 08 by member: BadAndee
wow!! that's brilliant, Dave! All that hard work, working like a savage, eating well, resisting those dark pints...all of that is paying off brilliantly!! So proud of ya and so thrilled for you!! It's been an honor and a privilge knowing you here, and being your friend---fatsecret would be a dull place without your hilarous journals and your caring spirit!! BTW, I found your journal to be quite POETIC today! (who knew talk about bogs could be so scenic and poetic?!!) :) 
31 Jul 08 by member: 08willbegreat
and yes, picture(s) please!!!!!  
31 Jul 08 by member: 08willbegreat

     
 

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