64 & Frazzled: My Midterm Report and Vacation Plans
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Donu here, back with a mid-year self-assessment and it ain't pretty! Weight woes, creative roadblocks and the struggle is real in Nigeria. But there's a silver lining (and a vacation coming up!).
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Donu - we are all rooting for you and enjoy your channel. Please enjoy your holiday and don’t beat yourself up about the weight loss. You have lost some weight and therefore it’s going in the right direction. You inspired me to lose some weight (I’m 60) and I’ve lost 10lbs so far. Have a look on line at the slimming world diet - you’ll probably be surprised at the amount of food you can eat! However, if I were you I’d plan for a fresh start after your well deserved break and just concentrate on losing 1 stone at a time rather than looking at the bigger picture. It’s not easy at all so don’t set yourself up to feel like a failure. One other small tip - if you have a day where you’ve strayed from your healthy eating plan just look upon it as a blip and go back to your plan the next day! I hope that is helpful and I hope you come back from your holiday feeling rested and relaxed ready to move forward with your plans! 💕💕
Dearest Danu,
I love love love watching your videos. It is like listening to a friend. I am more than happy to hear whatever you want to talk about. Your videos make me to think/feel like; no matters which country we live in we all have similar problems, wishes and joys. (I love to listen the thoughts which come from an educated and reasonable brain)
Please continue to publish your videos.
Loads of love
Thank you so much!
Hi Donu, I hope you have a wonderful vacation!! I hope you’re careful in Los Angeles because the crime is out of control in the city now… actually the entire state of California is struggling with it.
My husband & I are also overweight & struggling to lose it. My husband had both knees replaced in the past 5 years. And in August he will have a new procedure, a right ankle replacement, which he will have to be off his leg for 2 months - no walking or standing or exercising it !! We are installing a stairlift in the (2-story) house & an outside ramp to get him in & out. His knee replacements alleviated the constant, debilitating pain he was in. I am hoping the same will happen with the ankle. Maybe you should look into this procedure for your knees. (Or try injections of corticosteroids, first?)
The lack of energy & exhaustion you’re experiencing could be signs of many conditions; i.e., sleep apnea, heart disease, kidney failure, etc. I would encourage you to schedule a complete physical examination.
I would love to hear you speak about Nigerian culture … family traditions, Nigerian holidays you celebrate, educational programs, government… tell us about Nigerian society, romantic relationships, courtship, marriage, raising children… things that the world doesn’t know about.
My dear Donu, anything that you find interesting is ok with me. You have a gift of gab as we say in America…..plus your British accent is quite charming. Enjoy your vacation, eat whatever you wish and come back with a new lease on life. Take care,I will look forward to your return…..
The authentic you is certainly why I watch you Donu...all the best!
Ps I am happy to hear about life in Nigeria, your take on the US, how you are going with loneliness or health or mental health or whatever - this is a chat and though I can't participate whilst filming, I'm happy to watch and comment...enjoy your holiday!
(I'm in Australia BTW).
Knackered but hopeful, faint but pursuing...I can relate! Long Covid has been chewing my bones... one thing I've learned is the amount of energy it takes to present a "persona" to the world. Retiring early due to ill-health, I've let it go. One of the reasons I watch you is that you seem very genuine, so don't worry about seeming tired!
Fellow glutton here 😊
Donu please go and have a lovely rest & travels.
Start a fresh on your diet once you get back.
You always look lovely in your clothes.
Take care xx 🇬🇧
Thank you so much 😊
I think you are awesome. I will think about what I would like for you to talk about in the future .May God bless you and I will keep you in my prayers for your health and weight loss. I have the same problem
Dearest Donu…don’t beat yourself up. As long as you are not gaining the weight back, you are WINNING. If the food chatter is coming back talk to your Dr about upping dosage. Avoid trying to have a weight loss schedule, it will only add stress and take away from your accomplishments. Focus on healthy eating. Sometimes, your body needs time to adjust and it feels like you are not making any progress. But then you lose 10 lbs overnight! So just hang in there!❤
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Enjoy your holiday Ms Donu, and thank you for taking poll to learn what we want to hear you talk about.
I enjoy your talks. Your honesty and straight-forwardness is refreshing.
Enjoy your much needed vacation Donu! Don’t change who you are ! I found you by accident.. subscribed and watched you for a few months now only because of who you are and your common sense! Stay true!
Sick of hearing about meghan and Harry Donu!
Could the Ozempic be making you feel so tired? Maybe tgats one of tge side affects?
I,d enjoy hearing about life in Nigeria. Enjoy your well earned holiday . Relax and catch up with family and friends , then come back and crack on with the book. Best wishes. Lorna x
With Harry and meghan we are watching a car crash set in motion but the car crash is taking forever
Donu dear. It’s a day at a time. You may not have be where you want to be, but you’ve taken some bold steps. Kudos for starting this channel. Lovely conversations and interesting too. Have a great holiday. Stop and breathe. ❤
Thank you Donu, for your honesty. I love hearing about the glimpses of your life in Nigeria and would like to know more about what life is like there, as I live in South Africa. I am sure when you're refreshed after your holiday you will feel ready to start life again and I don't think you're ever too old. I did it at 64 and life feels so much better as my inner attitude to it has changed. 🎉
African time is a hole other thing . Can you talk on the state of our beloved continent. Alot of people don't understand the realty of Africa. In South Africa they called rural areas and im not sure if you call them tiny villages
The harsh conditions these find it to go to school . Also how they make a meal from scratch eg corn crushing to make there own bread . Also Nigerian proverbs.
Donu, please take care, enjoy your holiday. Love all your videos. From a fan in the USA 🌺
Thanks for sharing your heart with us, it’s very touching to see your vulnerability. Be rest assured you are making a positive impact with others as your stories are relatable and as such you are on the right path of success. One day at a time Ma’am and when you fail, pick yourself up and try again. We all do the same in our areas of weaknesses. Have a wonderful vacation, safe journeys and keeping you in my prayers….blessings!🙏🙏
Thank you so much!
Wishing you the best.
Hey Donu! You are so right about the hardship in this country. You just take a break, refresh and rejuvenate. Enjoy your well deserved vacation.
Thank you.
Forgot to say, have a great holiday! 😊
Variety and balance is key, but only in everything. Enjoy your reunions with family over the next while.
I have finally replied!😅
Hi Donu It sounds like you are putting yourself under a lot of pressure to lose weight and get fit - eg deadlines. Perhaps try to avoid doing that if you can. Try dieting etc on a day to day basis?
Donu, dear, whatever you talk about will always be interesting to me. Yes, I began to watch you when the Markles visited Nigeria, and yes, I think many of us are fascinated with the British Royal family, even though I'm American, I see the value of the BRF, I can't believe the imbecility of MM! She was received like a Godsend by the British people and mucked it all up! Mucked her life, Harry's, both families', her children's! But, whatever you talk about I'll tune in. Except the Kardashians! That would absolutely turn me off. There isn't any human interest in their lives, they are empty.
Yo quiero escuchar sobre esas historias de Ruanda que menciono en un capítulo anterior y sobre la cultura y la historia nigeriana.
Pero todos los temas los aborda con humanidad y sensatez y podemos identificarnos con ellos porque todos tenemos luchas cotidianas y frustraciones. Gracias por compartir. Feliz día.
Also forgot to say, talking about H&M will guarantee you higher numbers as other content creators have found. IF you can stomach it!
Leave Harry and Meghan's name out of your bloody mouth!
@@dianaweir5414 Excuse me?
@@dianaweir5414yes this isn’t about doom and gloom! It’s a cheerful site!
@@elinstar6034I believe talking about DOOM and GLOOM isn’t a happy time for many! 😂
@@dianaweir5414 Why don't you say that to every other CZcamsr, less enthralled with your beloved Harry and Megan, than you clearly are. Take your time you've got a big job ahead of you!
Please be careful about taking weight loss drugs. These latest developments are reputed to be very effective but as you know they do come with side effects, so be prepared. Talking from my own experience of dieting, a gradual loss of weight, and a change in eating habits and tastes, work so much better, and result in a sustained, and permanent loss of weight. Have a great holiday, you deserve it.
Im sure you mean well, but you don’t live with constant food chatter in your head. Because if you did, you would not have made those comments. Ozempic is a miracle drug. I used to run up to 90 miles/week. After I broke my back, i gained 80 pounds, developed diabetes/high blood pressure/non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and arthritis. Ive lost 50 pounds on Ozempic and no longer have DM/non alcoholic fatty liver disease. Walking up hills is a breeze. Im not in pain all the time. Ozempic is associated with a marked decrease in diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and depression. It is truly a life saver. Would you tell someone with depression not to take meds? Or a diabetic not to take insulin? Obesity is a leading cause of death and disability, so please don’t shame us.
I feel you are putting a lot of pressure on yourselves, please take care 🙏.Enjoy your holiday and try to relax. ❤.🦘🇦🇺.
Those of us who eat to live do not necessarily eat healthily. Metabolism is a tricky thing. You can accomplish anything. You are strong. You are smart. You are worthy. Your holiday will rejuvenate you and you will find a new fire inside to achieve your goals. Small steps at a time. I suggest a walk around the block (if possible) before every food related video. Just an idea. 🤷♀️💋🫶
Thank you so much!