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[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Day 14 of exercise program. First did a load of washing and hung it around the flat because I thought we were going to cop a downpour. Then I took the Mini Peelers to Coburg farmers market and we wandered around tasting and buying things. Then we went to Barkly Square and got master Peeler a new Xbox controller and miss mini Peeler a Snorlax plushy (she says Snorlax is her spirit animal but she's the most energetic of all of us!).

After lunch we came home and I realised the ruse of shitty weather and did another two loads of washing. If it gets wet I don't care anyway as the essentials are inside. Then I did my exercises, and boy was it a push to get it done. Mr Peeler came in and tried to watch, which I hate. It's one of the reasons I've never done a gym membership or anything like that. I hate being looked at while I'm exercising, and these places with their floor to ceiling windows and mirrors are my version of hell. Nobody needs to see my flabulous efforts!

I came from one of those families, you know; mum's fat, dad's fat, the cat's fat, the dog's fat, the kid is fat. At several points in my life I've gotten "work fit" and gone down to a size 10-12, but somehow I didn't notice or revel in it because I looked in the mirror and still saw that unsmiling fat kid, looking back at me. I'm determined to enjoy what I can be this time!

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Was a fat kid all through my teens. Didn't even approach my natural size until my late 30s early 40s. When this happened, it took no effort. Didn't even notice until about 5 years later. There is still time for you to be you.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Those are awesome and wise words, thankyou so much! How do we not notice when we've shrunk in size.. it has me mystified.

[–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You're doing great and doing it just for yourself this time! I managed 8.5 ks walking today. I'll be in bed soon.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

My goodness! 8.5?! I did half of that and I'm knackered! Thankyou for your ongoing kind words. It means a lot.