Jack Monroe #69 I can see clearly now the make-up’s gone

[help i need some help!]

She's really good at deception, smoke and mirrors in word form. Terrible is {to quotish Judge Judy} You need a good memory to be a good liar.

Edited to add, I didn't mean to type the word 'terrible' it should of course say trouble.... I need more coffee....

 

[TheDragonWithAFlagon]

We had cauliflower cheese this evening.

Cauliflower in the steamer (so not wet and soggy), perfect, thick, white sauce made by Mr D, loads of really strong Cheddar in it. It was lovely.


Would have been perfect with some thick cut chips and crispy onions on top, but I'm not going to complain.

 

[Brian Butterfield]

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( Changed my mind about editing him out cos he's a blue tick)

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( Did an Insta Live with Jack)

BIG CHUCKLES

 

[eltrabajodeldiablo]

Maybe the family are round to stage an intervention.

Her erratic behaviour over the last few days really does scream relapse.

 

[Spoonfulofjam]

Does anyone find a connection with obesity and money issues? I have no stop button for food/wine/spending money.
I know what to do to lose weight, i have a good job, i am good at my job, i can exercise, but I just can't stick to my calorie limits. Also, have spent my whole life overspending. It is a bit embarassing tbh. I am over a certain age now and should know better
I wanted to explore this to sort out my relationship with food/money/self --- contacted a counsellor but it wasn't the right one all she did was talk me through CBT. It didn't really help.

I hear you. This is me.

 

[Breakdance Badass]

You are SO wrong, and I pity you, such a sad frau! It’s Tiggy + Bo, which is actually very distinctly different and cooler than using ‘and’.

@Pocahontas you’re so basic and yesterday

 

[Pocahontas]

I wanted to add that bag too but can't remember what it's called. I've done a shitty job of the denim shirt, im not happy with it but if someone can refresh my memory about the bag, I'll add it and take away the shirt!View attachment 235687

The bag is Tiggy and Bo

 

[Inagaddadaleela]

I don't really know the ins and outs of Twitter and Instagram but wasn't there a thing that Colleen Rooney did where she set some posts to private to catch out Rebecca Vardy? Could she be doing that? Trying to work out if anyone "out to get her" is on her accounts already based on who has viewed it and how soon it appears here/elsewhere? Again, I don't do Twitter at all and only have a family Instagram account for pictures of my children, so maybe I'm way off base here.

 

[MrsOgre]

Maybe the family are round to stage an intervention.

I can picture a seance/exorcism type gathering. Rid Cack of these unclean spirits!

Also forgot to mention @Hunty so glad you're back

 

[my_escape_from_the_ads]

I've been able to access non-CBT therapy through a charity and now through a counselling service that offers open ended long term reduced fee sessions. It can take a bit of hunting about but often there is something out there.

Spoiler: Weight issues

I've struggled with my weight since my teenage years. I put a lot of weight on when I was at uni and managed to lose it all the year following my graduation. I was largely able to maintain this for most of my twenties. Then I was put on sertraline to manage my anxiety problems and it made me so hungry. I put on 2 thirds of what I had lost in under a year. I felt awful, I wasn't fitting into my clothes, I hated photos, I got comments from my parents. I came off the sertraline and worked really hard to get it off. Got nearly there, injured my foot, couldn't exercise, put it all on again. Started to lose it again, lost half of it and then bam, pandemic, stuck at home. Even though I'm eating the same or less than before pandemic, and cycling, swimming, using indoor equipment, it's just not going. I feel so massively frustrated. I don't like eating in front of people because I'd had people make comments 'that's why you're fat' when a thin girl who eats a whole pizza and then some doesn't get any flack. Just finished watching the Gilmore Girls and if you sized up Lorelai and Rory their diet wouldn't be seen in the same light.

Thank you @Icing _on_ the_cake and @chocolate choux for these helpful suggestions. I think I might take a look and might try a book first, but I might do some serious indepth research and find a counselling service that might suit me better.

 

[Cookiecookie]

She's recently liked this post on twitter, of somone decorating their house with her prints

In the toilet by the looks of it

 

[SoulRebel]

Why does Jack think she’s a troll? I searched the twitter name / bootstrapcook and it seems nice interactions?

You might want to get this removed, I can read the poster's name.
Not a criticism btw x

 

[Alansbigplate]

He’s forever entwined with her, it was my first thought when I saw the news. Silly Novak!

It’s ok all he has to do is delete his tweets and go private problem solved

 

[I steal names]

prefer a Maris Piper myself!

Babe, same.

The addition of the horse spunk sauce for cauliflower cheese just seems so lazy. A normal cheese sauce is hardly a difficult or lengthy process.

 

[Saint_clemmie]

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I gotchu, fraus.

Oh gosh she’s going to be so paranoid now!

 

[Droosie123]

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I gotchu, fraus.

She's going to be on the hunt for you now lol

 

[emmer_moans]

I dont really want to comment on body size or shapes, but her legs in particular are quite thin. But she has a gangly kinda shape anyway for her height.

It's not good . I hope she gets help.

The whole "Oh god, my food bills are going to go up feeding my own child" fills me with absolute rage. What about all the food she wastes makes "recipe testing", didn't she make herself five dishes the other day? Food for her child is surely a priority over all the other crap she buys? (And if she actually really liked food it would be a joy and pleasure to feed him).

Selling a side board might help if she is genuinely worried about money for food.

I really do believe a month off would do Jack good. An actual month of not using a phone other than to call family and friends. The mental toll her online twitter interaction takes is astonishing. I really think she could do a month off if she really tried.

 

[bananasplit88]

Hmmm, it's a tough one because I *do* like Jamie, but I'm inclined to agree - I too would rather see Jack on the show. I'm sure it would be hilarious.

I'd love to see her attempt another TM segment. It's the least we deserve for following her shitshow for months.

 

[Chablis1]

There are lovely woods and countryside, river walks and parks on the doorstep. More to Southend than people think. No excuse to not take him out and about.

That’s right. There’s a lot to do in the area. Great place to bring a child up.

 

[traumatised sideboard]

I think any kind of luminescence may actually be a consequence of your black (excuse me, multi-coloured apart from when appearing on a video conference) eye, Jack.