FB – what a great compliment!! It’s a very parent thing to do isn’t it, worry that compliments jinx our goodluck or determination? You were beautiful before too, but it must really make your parents and OH happy to see you so healthy and glowing now 🙂
Fit: I wish I was 5’7 too LOL, would make my goal weight a bit closer than now (at 5’4) 😉
I have done two days of HIT last week – wanted to do it today but chickened out – went for a walk instead… Going off to try body balance ( kind of mix of yoga, Pilates and tai chi gym class) tomorrow. Not very flexible, so will provide a few free laughs to others behind me, I am sure 🙂
DiiP- I hope you are enjoying your new (exxy!!) hair! Make the most of it 😉
Milena: 48 hour fast is two back-to-back 500 calorie days is it? It is hardcore, but yes, doable. All the best!! Keep a plan for breaking the fast on day 3, the stomach does get sensitive after two days of light work… I quote, unfortunately, from bad experience… Breaking it with small amount of almonds eaten slowly worked for me, but any bread or oats got an upset tummy. Not doing any b-2-b any longer though…
Lacie, Raven, GG, CG and others I have missed – a huge hello wave and goodnight…
Another fast day done dusted here 🙂

WOW! Look at us powering through the pages and posts! We sure are kicking a**! Lotus, I thank heaven for my height every day, thanks to my fab dad who was over 6’4″!! It gives me a TDEE of 1500 cals, so that is very doable. I just have to tell myself that it’s not compulsory to get as close as possible every day lol 😉
Weather decidedly iffy here today after lots of torrential rain over the weekend. So instead of a walk, I’m going to get stuck into all the housework I missed out on over my few days away last week. It will also take my mind off food as it’s my FD today; not to mention that I’m saying goodbye to my two nieces, partners and kiddies today as well….feeling quite teary, so best to keep busy 🙁

Hey Up! Happy anniversary….celebrate in your own time. You know you can do this, you’ve proven it already; so go with what you feel suits you best and enjoy all the experiences that come your way on this great adventure! 🙂

Good Morning ADs
Happy Anniversary Uptight! Enjoy the time and celebrations!
Fit, i know what you mean about being sad. Goodbyes are always painful. Hang in there, we are here for you.
CG and Lotus, thanks for your kind words. You both are right, my son needs to know everyday that he means the world to me. And don’t worry, he is spolt with compliments. He stands in front of mirror everyday n asks for my approval and I have to say “Oh you are so handsome”, If I don’t say it, he makes sure that I still do…. Lol, he is a cheeky little boy.

GG, hope you are feeling better!

Welcome RE, what a star you are to have realised that you need to take this step for a healthier fitter you, so congrats on making the decision!!!! As everybody mentioned, don’t get into the trap of comparing your loss with others. You are very near to your goal weight, so you loss may not be (or may be) as fast as others.

I fasted yesterday, finished at 530 cals, weight today was 1 kilo more….. What the ****k? How did that happen after a fast day. Well, i did all things right, so should not be stressed.
I have a work dinner to attend tomorrow, so fasting again today…
Anyone else fasting with me today??

FB

1. Hello everyone, thank you for the kind words of welcome.
2. I have made this committment. Here I go!
3. Fast day today and tracking with My Fitness Pal (great recommendation). I am so grateful for the technology that brings us such a resource as this site does. Makes it so easy to see progress.
4. Keeping busy this morning as I know I can get through to lunchtime with just fruit for breakfast.
5. My distraction is my husband wanting to go out for coffee (and cake), so today I am saying ‘no’. Maybe tomorrow I will say ‘yes’ – for sure!
6. Today I am committed to fasting.
7. Thank you xx

Happy Tuesday-
Today, I eat! Yay. And I exercise. It’s not raining, AND I can see the sun. I’m off to walk around the Bay. I’ll use that 7km to do a bit of naval gazing. No self-flagellating! And I will take a page from Lotus’s book and stop stressing which I don’t think is helpful when trying to lose weight…lots of weight, like I have to lose.
Howdy Fatbuster-I can imagine how good you felt at Dad’s compliment. I didn’t get those. I’m so pleased for you!
CG, you manage to make non-city life sound attractive. For me to say that is, well-I’m a city girl through and through. Oh, and I am a former smoker. I quit a whole bunch of times before it finally took. You will do it, eventually. Keep trying.
Fittoretire, I’ve got MFP and while it does all right in counting calories, I get frustrated that when I add my exercise, it adjusts itself and tells me to eat more. grrr Do you find that frustrating or is it just me being whiny?
RuthElizabeth, welcome! I’m relatively new here, myself. But, I’m so encouraged by all of the determination, and support I see here. It’s even got me confessing to things that are extremely hard to share. Already it’s made a difference in my day to day life. So, jump in, and don’t be shy.
So, I’ve gotta dash. There’s sunshine to soak up at long last.
If you are fasting today stay strong. Tomorrow is just a day away. If not fasting, then stay strong anyway-moderation in all things-but enjoy and savor every mouthful.
ta ta for now

PS If I missed anyone, I’m sorry. You are all wonderful!

Lacie, I agree with you on MFP. I have deleted the APP 3 times and keep bringing it back. I thought it was only me. It told me with the calories I am eating and exercise it will take me 5 weeks to get to 78.8kg. WT!!
Well, I have deleted agin. MAybe I am doing something wrong. It is easier to work it out myself.

Hope you can figure it out or can someone please advise……

DiiP – will report back on the class (and thanks for asking me for it, now I have no excuse not to go!)

Raven, you are wise to exclude alcohol for the time being me thinks 🙂

Hi, thanks for anniversary wishes!

I think for people like Do it in Paradise and others who get annoyed with MFP, the trick is to make it work for you.Don’t feel that you have to fill in every box. It doesn’t allow for 5/2 and is irritating!

These days I only check in once a week to add my weekly weigh in and gloat over my reports and ticker. Sometimes I will look up particular foods for calorie counting. I used to put in all my foods, then just fast days and now nothing at all. Nor do I put in exercise. I like to have the account though and just pick out the bits that suit me. Hope this helps.

FB you must feel like you’re walking on air to get a rare compliment from your Dad. How lovely.
Lotus have to agree with you re Fit’s height. I’m 5’3” these days but then my Mum never made it to 5’ever. And Fit you’re right re the calories you’re allowed. I’m watching my number shrink (and me!) and wonder what TDEE it’s going to give me at my goal weight. Not bloomin’ much I suspect! Fit let those wonderful memories & photos bring you moments of joy even though family has left.
UT don’t worry about some delay….you’ve worked hard & stuck to your goals & program so well through so many obstacles. You will get straight back on the 5:2 horse and be off and racing again. Happy Anniversary too Up. Congrats on 31 years.
CG I posted on FB (have to clarify on this forum…that’s Facebook!) re my 10kg loss along with a blurb from Michael & a good friend who’s struggled with her weight for years is going to give it a go. So there are some non-doubters out there. She said that the first friend who lost weight with it she ignored, thinking it was just another fad diet that would let her down. But not any more.
RE welcome to our little group. In the beginning I didn’t ever go out for coffee & cake with my OH but now I find that if he does ask on a FD I can go and be quite content with just a long black coffee for 2 cals. Much rather have a cappuccino or a chai but I save those for NFD’s.
DiiP well done for sticking it out even though you were starving – we all have a day like that occasionally. And hey Pilates is great though what I do is maybe slightly different. It’s called Reformer Pilates & we have flatbeds/reformer machines that we use. It’s helped me so much – strength, flexibility, balance, and…….stronger pelvic floor muscles YEAH!!
Lacie yes noo stressing, just coast along with a bit of a zig and a zag and you’ll get there, all in good time! I never add exercise to MFP as we’re not recommended to add extra cals for exercise, well not if you really want to lose that weight. And I don’t click the report button ever esp on FD’s cos it spits the dummy, but even on FD’s it’s not accurate in its prediction. I’m losing far quicker than they suggest. I just track my food & then ignore everything else.
Raven don’t cut out too may foods as you’ll feel deprived. Keep them for your NFD’s & just have smaller portions. Hope the naturopath can sort out the wine issue. Most of us hang out for our drinks around the weekend. Enjoy those treats in moderation.
Fit I soo had to laugh out loud at your last comment!!
Sticking to 5:2 and toughing things out. suejen XX

Beautiful analogy Raven!

And hope it works for you CG!

Team, have to report a “fail buy” today – went to buy stockings today at lunchtime, my current ones developed an unsightly ladder. Bought a Berlei “Control Top” stocking (at an expensive $19 per pair!) and it is the most ghastly stocking on earth! I have never had a garment that created a muffin back, this one does. In spite of being a size larger than what they have recommended. So my search for decent stockings that don’t feel/look like sausage wrappings continues 🙂
For the moment, I am just to stick to normal stockings and not worry about control issues 🙂

Hi All!
I really, really love checking in here every morning, it’s often the highlight of my day (does that make me sound sad?!) The mix of thoughts, feelings, humour and wisdom is just the tonic when I’m looking out at yet another grey, rainy day (Irish summer 😉 ).
Doit – I’m so glad you have such a lovely relationship with your nephews; I think it’s great for children to have a strong connection with extended family. I know my two girls love their aunts and uncles, who can get away with murder, asking them about boyfriends etc – things their mum and dad would never get away with !!!
Gotta run to collect my sis from hospital appointment – will post properly later xxx

Hi Barata
So a stronger flu = larger brandy. 🙂

LOL GoGal! Hope you are able to sleep it off and feel better tomorrow

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Hi all,
Last night I had written a nice, long, upbeat post and POOF away it went to ??? Today I’m feeling less upbeat. I guess it’s just one of those days when I feel beaten down by all the little annoyances of day to day life-You know? So here I am. Contributing. Connecting. Keeping the faith.
To everyone who has been successful with fasting this week-good on ya! If you’ve been sick, I feel for you. I had a flu-y thing last week that derailed me a tad. I hope you’re feeling better soon.
I’m going to look for a different calorie counter, so thanks for the suggestion Lotus. Much appreciated.
Suejen, I do really need to try as you say, ‘nooo stressing’. You are so right about that. Been overstressing the past couple days.
I’m not physically sick this week-but, is it too early for a brandy to cure other ailments? My hubby the sailor would say “The sun is over the yardarm somewhere” LOL I can see sunshine. I think a better idea is a walk around the bay. Time to adjust the sails, I reckon.
Thanks for listening
ta ta for now

Hi lacie – sorry to hear you have not been in the best of form but so glad you are checking in and keeping the faith. It’s not easy when life seems to conspire against you and all the little nuisances start to mount up and get you down. But there’s one thing you can keep control of and that’s 5:2; seeing/feeling the benefits of this wol will help to boost your mood and confidence. You can do this!
GG – hope you and your OH are starting to feel better.
CG – can certainly sympathize with you about the weather; it’s been horribly rainy and windy here all weekend and very hard to motivate oneself to get out and about. Enjoy the lunch with your friend.
Gypsy – if you’re able to check in at all, we miss you and wish you the very best on your travels xx