A very chatty Friday vlog (& Cali meet-up request) - 22nd June, 2018

[@t84mdca]

Hi Libby - Please take this as only a suggestion but, I have noticed that a lot of your meals do involve lots of carbs. Try cutting back on the carbs i.e. potatoes, pasta, bread, crackers and eat more protein based food i.e. legumes veggies etc. I know if I am trying to loose weight I have to cut back a lot on the carbs and this does the trick.

[@sacha7272]

I use Woolworths home delivery weekly. It is an extra $3.50 for the items to be left in the crates and unpacked for you or $1 per delivery for the plastic bags which are now partially made from recycled products. I understand the crates/unpacking option is not too popular with the drivers because of the time it adds !

[@LibbyWithnall]

Thanks for letting me know. I’ve just placed an order for delivery tomorrow. I opted for the bags and will reuse them.

[@dnewman7735]

Greetings from Los Angeles! Can't wait to see your Cali vlogs!

[@LibbyWithnall]

Thank you. I’m really looking forward to the trip. I have been to most of the places before but some not since I was a child.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Hi Libby, have been missing your vlogs so nice to get a new one. I think you are the one who recommended Jen from A Thousand Words? Pretty sure that is how I found her. Anyway, she has shown grocery pickup where she asked for boxes and it was just like you described so that may be where you saw it. Your Cali trip sounds nice. I have driven down most of that coastline and it is stunning. I will look forward to experiencing it again through your videos. I am far north, but maybe one day you will make it up here. :) I feel sorry for Rosie as I guess i relate to her, LOL. Hope this week has been good.

[@LibbyWithnall]

Yes, it might have been one of Jen’s videos since I have just started watching her vlogs again.

[@louisar9862]

I'm not aware of the IB program allowing you to do 4 subjects to get into uni as an option. I would check this. 45 - (2x7) = 31. Highest score possible for her is 31. Getting a 7 is difficult. In my opinion uncertainty would cause more stress. It would be cheaper and less stressful to do the HSC for 3 years doing 2 subjects a year.

[@LibbyWithnall]

We did look at other options but changing school and leaving her friends would not be good for her mental health. Worst case is she does the course that Athena is currently doing to get into Uni. Christy has certainly been a lot less stressed reducing the work load and pressure. She was actually getting good marks in most of her subjects but was putting a LOT of pressure on herself and therefore not coping. Thanks so much for your concern.

[@jondantravelvlogs1464]

Hi Libby. Random question. Have you removed your playlists as was going to rewatch one of your cruise vlogs series. Btw can't wait for the California vlogs.

[@LibbyWithnall]

They should all be there. Which one were you after?

[@jondantravelvlogs1464]

Libby Withnall the cruise round New Zealand.

[@LibbyWithnall]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHTClpKXdrySZpI Let me know if you have any problems viewing it.

[@ccoastie]

Rosie is doing the right thing by teaching the pup some manners, saves you having to do it.

[@sacha7272]

I think you are right about ditching the pre- made vegan products and replacing them with veggies and legumes. Good luck I think you can absolutely do it! I think a food diary is also useful to really see where the calories/ fats etc are coming from. The meds do make it hard for sure.

[@LibbyWithnall]

Thanks for your support and the belief that I can do it. Let’s hope so :-).

[@debbieblincoe888]

In NZ with Countdown which is kiwi Woolworths and we can request to go in banana boxes.

[@-VJB-]

Hi Libby, just a very friendly bit if info. 💐 When Rosie is lip curling, and reacting, she is using all of her warning signals. It is very important to not reprimand her for it, as some dogs then decide not to give a warning, as there is a negative for doing so. Both Bailey & Rosie were making you aware of the situation with all the barking... as they were looking for their human authority to step in and take control of the situation. Damage can happen when humans don’t listen to the language their dogs are projecting. Like children, Koda needs to respect the boundaries, and in the wild, other dogs in the pack would put him in his place,,, but both Rosie and Bailey see you as head of the pack,, and were waiting for you to do it. If nobody listens, sometimes dogs take things into their own hands... as they have to, because nobody else is taking control. When things get too much for the other dogs, place Koda on a lead, put him outside or create a barrier for the others. Let them try to work it out is good, but listen for signs that require humans to step in. Love all your vlogs. 😊 hope you don’t take what I’ve said negatively. X

[@LibbyWithnall]

Thanks for your input. We have actually now realized that the lip curling happens when she is playing too. I think in the next Koda video or one of my vlogs you can see her acting like she is annoyed (lip curling, growling) and then proceed to play to Koda (straight away). So I'm not sure how to read Rosie's body/growling language and can only hope that Koda can. It seems like she usually snaps a bark and will then move away.

[@-VJB-]

Libby Withnall , it really is hard to read dogs body language when it’s all happening live, in the moment. Much easier when looking at it on video where you can see it without the chaos of real life. I am sure Koda-bear is learning a lot from both Rosie and Bailey.. they are actually wonderful with him & are teaching him boundaries all the time. It is often the case that owners protect and defend the puppy, and natural to do so as, they are so cute 😊 Our old dogs need us to protect them from overwhelming puppy behaviour, so that they don’t feel like they have to handle the situation themselves. Thank you for taking my thoughts in a non-critical way. 💐

[@zerozilchnada5373]

Your portion sizes certainly are reasonable. Infact most Vegans I know of have much bigger portions. Tfs 🌹

[@LibbyWithnall]

I know which is why I find it so frustrating. I also think if I’d found this way of eating 20 years ago the weight would fall off. But alas - I’m older and on medication....

[@zerozilchnada5373]

Libby Withnall Age and medication play a huge roll. They are certainly are not an excuse. Good luck hun with what ever you choose is the right avenue for you.

[@louisar9862]

Get it in writing from the IB, not from the school. Whatever school she's going to likely just wants the money. Make sure you get facts.

[@LibbyWithnall]

Well even if it’s not quite right it’s still we think the best choice for Christy. They told her that the Uni will just evaluate on the case by case basis. And I do know they do that because that’s how Kevin got into Uni.