tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post6737252711489915420..comments2023-09-07T15:35:59.964+01:00Comments on The Compost Bin: Musings on my life and on losing 7 stone in weightCompostwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-35334452006106755072015-02-18T07:32:43.241+00:002015-02-18T07:32:43.241+00:00An amazing post - inspirational and very brave of ...An amazing post - inspirational and very brave of you to share the photos. I am not 'technically' overweight but I often suspect I have a sugar problem. Have not yet either become ill enough or brave enough to try to kick the sugar and see if it helps my fatigue. <br /><br />Like you, whilst my diet looks good on the surface I know there are too many biscuits, processed 'treats'Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-67861566576606542722015-02-13T23:35:10.116+00:002015-02-13T23:35:10.116+00:00I've said it before and I'll say it again....I've said it before and I'll say it again.... you are inspirational. Well done. Through sheer grit and determination you are turning your life around. It just goes to show we really are what we eat.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-7940044243151526352015-02-11T17:39:27.940+00:002015-02-11T17:39:27.940+00:00Thank you Kate :) Thank you Kate :) Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-2480743928354883052015-02-04T12:20:21.512+00:002015-02-04T12:20:21.512+00:00What an amazing journey, thank you so much for sha...What an amazing journey, thank you so much for sharing it. What an inspiration you are.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-61024623121309942462015-01-29T20:51:33.164+00:002015-01-29T20:51:33.164+00:00Yes Sylvia I think wheat has played a huge part in...Yes Sylvia I think wheat has played a huge part in my problems - m=not all by any means but a large part and I feel so much better for not eating it. Still miss toast though - gf bread just does not toast the same!<br />Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-86634584776202806482015-01-29T20:22:11.619+00:002015-01-29T20:22:11.619+00:00Thank you Kev, I don't think you would recogni...Thank you Kev, I don't think you would recognise me now :) Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-9997861433005399252015-01-29T17:49:48.421+00:002015-01-29T17:49:48.421+00:00Wow - what an amazing story and it's brilliant...Wow - what an amazing story and it's brilliant that you felt up to writing it. The photos bring it all to life. I am wheat intolerant, like you. I had some tests done a few years ago that showed I am actually allergic to the husk of the wheat, so, as I can't be the only one, wholemeal isn't always good for people. Well done for sticking to this. Best wishes for the future.Sylvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-69396828454843881412015-01-28T12:29:14.030+00:002015-01-28T12:29:14.030+00:00Well done! I'm glad you're feeling better ...Well done! I'm glad you're feeling better with it as well. A really positive post!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-35485725220393597042015-01-27T17:44:48.178+00:002015-01-27T17:44:48.178+00:00Hello Tana. Lots of stuff to read on here :) Hello Tana. Lots of stuff to read on here :) Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-88272707753977854222015-01-27T17:44:12.845+00:002015-01-27T17:44:12.845+00:00I really enjoyed meeting you as well and I found t...I really enjoyed meeting you as well and I found the Conference inspiring - and Dr John Briffa was jaw dropping for me - all he said about conditions which make people disposed to have an impared system was describing me. <br />I have found THD forum so supportive and full of great advice.Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-33915427056432398972015-01-27T17:32:41.411+00:002015-01-27T17:32:41.411+00:00I thought as much. I just wanted to let you know t...I thought as much. I just wanted to let you know that I read your story with interest, and having met you at the Harcombe Conference last September I feel I know you so much better now. You are looking so full of vitality and health, which is such an uplifting story after all you've been through. I want to wish you all the best on your continuing journey. See you back on the Harcombe forum! Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790153361616838429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-35016604658739678432015-01-27T17:27:55.812+00:002015-01-27T17:27:55.812+00:00Thank you Sandies' Patch :) Best of luck with ...Thank you Sandies' Patch :) Best of luck with your weight loss as well :) Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-69454729521922948882015-01-27T17:25:46.474+00:002015-01-27T17:25:46.474+00:00Sorry Peapod only this comment popped up from you ...Sorry Peapod only this comment popped up from you :(Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-87185601560781620982015-01-27T16:30:39.950+00:002015-01-27T16:30:39.950+00:00I just found your blog today and it is wonderful! ...I just found your blog today and it is wonderful! I am looking forward to going into the archives to see what has happened so far. Congratulations on your weight loss. Such an interesting and encouraging journey.<br />Tanatana50https://www.blogger.com/profile/04610911774620693819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-42434775262506038682015-01-27T15:35:41.786+00:002015-01-27T15:35:41.786+00:00So glad you are regaining your health and not the ...So glad you are regaining your health and not the weight!<br />I've gone to Slimming World and now I'm getting into the swing of it, have lost 7lbs and hopefully more this week too. I need to lose at least 8stones in total.<br />The good thing is it does give you more energy and with further loss, I may be able to come off of some of my medications too. They reckon losing 10% of your bodySandies' Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022362234675324965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-80621802388075337162015-01-27T15:22:55.767+00:002015-01-27T15:22:55.767+00:00I just posted a comment but it's disappeared.....I just posted a comment but it's disappeared...did you receive it? (Peapod from the Harcombe forum)Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790153361616838429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-39753116467242129102015-01-27T00:05:27.206+00:002015-01-27T00:05:27.206+00:00The craving for sweet things may well be due to Ca...The craving for sweet things may well be due to Candida - it demands feeding and can produce the most horrible cravings :( I have to watch the level of carbs I eat or the cravings return.Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-91834760073660116032015-01-27T00:04:16.896+00:002015-01-27T00:04:16.896+00:00I don't know yet about having "everything...I don't know yet about having "everything" under control but I am getting there and I feel so much better than I used to :) Not just from losing the weight, although that helps. I feel healthier now :) Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-14805271357082058022015-01-26T20:49:38.102+00:002015-01-26T20:49:38.102+00:00Oh my, you have had an incredible journey and have...Oh my, you have had an incredible journey and have do so well to lose the weight you already have lost, I thank you for sharing this with us as I have Narcolepsy and FMS, I'm constantly fatigued from both conditions, my joints hurt and depression is something I'm ever watchful of. I need to lose 5 stone but weight has been an issue for me for 23 years - I was a slim active younger person.Lindachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307042289297886569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-54121770710791838682015-01-26T20:10:55.188+00:002015-01-26T20:10:55.188+00:00This is a really inspirational post - congratulati...This is a really inspirational post - congratulations on getting 'everything' under control and then maintaining it! JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-65475518824327631412015-01-26T19:41:55.201+00:002015-01-26T19:41:55.201+00:00Oh of course not Z I knew what you meant :) . I do...Oh of course not Z I knew what you meant :) . I do remember the quackery your poor Mother was subjected too, though and it was so very sad, especially under the circumstances :)Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-1853911532323490022015-01-26T19:38:15.278+00:002015-01-26T19:38:15.278+00:00Zana I am so sorry to read yo, too, have all those...Zana I am so sorry to read yo, too, have all those things to deal with. Yes do google it - it really helps a lot of people!Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-40639545014357656322015-01-26T18:42:28.022+00:002015-01-26T18:42:28.022+00:00Thank you so much for sharing. I have a variety o...Thank you so much for sharing. I have a variety of conditions resulting from a rubbish immune system and my weight is piling .on despite eating less etc etc. I must google the diet you spoke of. I actually suspect wheat intolerance, but the thought of giving up my vegemite sandwiches scare me, lol. You are an inspiration. And well done.Zanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15516164636927922535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-36230254570712067202015-01-26T17:28:39.210+00:002015-01-26T17:28:39.210+00:00Your regime clearly works and you've proved wh...Your regime clearly works and you've proved what you need to cut out - as I'm sure you realised, I didn't intend any criticism of you, nor of trying to eliminate suspect foods to see if it helps. xxZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-43192670182017720862015-01-26T16:46:52.258+00:002015-01-26T16:46:52.258+00:00Thank you Pattypan. I remember you have similar is...Thank you Pattypan. I remember you have similar issues to me so I think...it may well be worth you trying THD? It is a healthy way of eating, not just a way to lose weight - I cannot imaging eating differently, now.<br />Certainly try cutting out the Wheat and reducing the Carbs - as tbh they just tuen to sugar in our bodies. We need far less of even good carbs than we actually eat :)Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.com