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When I posted this morning I said that I was not in the mood to fast today, and was I right. I won’t divulge what I have eat and needless to say I feel awful, physically and emotionally; I guess there’s always tomorrow.
Smiffy – you state in your post that you spent your working life dealing with contentious issues; I was a Town Clerk for many years and know just what you mean – and I too have no intention of pursuing disputes into old age.
Cheeseplease – have a lovely week with your grandson; Max isn’t arriving until Thursday so I’m busy getting ready.
Smiffy – enjoy your week in Wales and hope to catch up next week.
A bientot
Femme x
Dear Femme, so sorry you had such a bad day – sometimes we are just in the wrong place in our head and our heart and just accept that. There have been times over the past months where I have stuffed myself with all sorts of “rubbish” and been decidedly wobbly about continuing, but other times when I feel in control and back on top. Have faith that you will bounce back, it will happen for you.
I was a family lawyer, so you can imagine the disputes I had to referee! Certainly don’t need it now. (And I don’t do Facebook or Twitter either).
Big virtual hug.
Xx
Hi Boo
Thanks for the congrats. I’m really looking forward to the new arrival.
Karate is great for stamina and flexibility but fitness can be quite specific to a particular sport so I’m fit for karate but wouldn’t like to take on any of the regular runners on this site. They’d leave me behind very quickly!
Initially, I lost 9lb in three weeks doing 4:3 but put 3lb back on after a fortnight of unrestrained eating when I was away from home!!! It’s very hard when you’re eating out in a big group every day! A few glasses of wine went down too! I’m hoping for good news tomorrow.
lpb
PS I know it’s upsetting but let them go, Boo. You’ll feel better sooner if you do. (All done with advice! :))
Dear LOACA
Feeling somewhat frustrated. it was my birthday last week, and I soooo wanted to see a change in “stones” number on the scales. It wasn’t to be, it stopped dead on, and despite two fast days since refuses to budge under.
Of course, the good food, wine and chocolates I enjoyed may have something to do with it. AND, I haven’t put any on!! Still, it would have been nice, and still will be when it finally happens.
DDx
Greeting LOACA!!
Dottie – happy belated birthday!! Sorry you didn’t see the loss you were wishing for. Give it time and it will come off! You’re heading on the right course for health and that is what is important!! Besides don’t they say the slower it comes off the easier it is to maintain it?
Yesterday was my fast day and it went very well. Sorry Femme that you struggled..I’ve already had one of those days early on but I was coming down with a summer cold at that time. Last Monday for me was very hard, I almost didn’t make it but last Wednesday was a piece of cake. I’m hoping tomorrow will also be a piece of cake 🙂
Boo – I’m still unsure what was going on but I’m not going to go back and read past posts. I have no issues with anyone mainly because I’m too new here 🙂 My tiny bit of advice, just drop it and move on (for sanity sake!) Life is far too short – it’s more important to be happy, stress-free and stay focused on the important things in our lives. Your true friends will come back. Now I’m done!
I hope everyone has a great day..fasting or not fasting!!
newme x
Hi Precious and all LOACA
IT WAS AN ITSY BITSY TEENIE WEENIE YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINI!
I’ve been away on holiday all inclusive for 12 days, then looking after my granddaughter for a few days and I am now definitely back on the band wagon. I tried to eat well, my I usual breakfasts, salad at lunchtime and not too many carbs in the evening, but I tried to avoid the lovely bread! Probably the inactivity (except a few lengths of the pool, walks to get the free drinks and 5 flights of stairs to get to the pool) caused me to gain 4lbs. I did limit the alcohol intake after a few days as the novelty wore off a bit, I’m not a huge drinker.
Well I’ve done 2 fast days and lost 3 lbs already, today I had porridge made with water and a few raisins, then Lo-lo meatballs with cabbage for dinner. I did wear the bikini I bought from Bravissimo and I did get ” out of the water” !. I felt very good in it; had I not made my lifestyle change 2 years ago I wouldn’t own one now. I loved my holiday but am glad to get back to eating my usual fare, they cooked everything with far too much oil in Majorca.
Well onwards and downwards, Ali x
Hello Precious Boo boo, Lizzypopbottle, Femme Anglais, Cheeseplease, Smiffy, hermaj, and all LOACA. I haven’t been on the site for a few days ‘cos we’ve been busy emptying our sitting room cupboards and moving the furniture out to the garage ready to redecorate. We’ve spent the last few weeks choosing new sofas, carpet, curtains and wall colour. It’ll be nice when it’s done, to quote my OH! It has kept us away from food on our fast day yesterday, every little helps! I dusted the award I was given, Boo, and wrapped it carefully in bubble wrap. It’s in the box with the china ornaments!!
I’m doing my volunteer Red Cross work tomorrow so OH will have to fend for himself! I usually keep the tea coming while he paints!
I only hope all the new stuff is delivered on time. I suppose we are lucky we have a family room to use while the other room is being done.
Anyway, enough rambling for now. Good fasting/ feasting! WN.
Hi Everyone, hours later I’m nearly up to speed!
JIP – Life is a strange old game, just when things are ticking over very nicely something comes along and puts a spanner in the works. You may remember I was tragically widowed at the age of 47, and I later told my work colleague recently diagnosed with MS that you have to deal with what life throws at you and not get defeated. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from family and friends, that’s what they want you to do. I hope you’ll soon be posting on this thread again soon. We’re all routing for you. X X
PBB – so glad you’re still with us, what would we do without you! Thank you for sending kind messages to JIP whilst she is off this thread. I see someone mentioned low carb meals, have you tried to slow release carbs (Low GI carbs)? I love my food and can eat loads, but following this regime I find I’m feeling full for hours. Stick with us x
Tiger – just catching up, I think part of my holiday weight gain was due to portion control, with varying plate sizes a normal amount can look quite different. But for me it was probably the desserts, they were cut into small pieces so I had 2 or 3 each night! Their rice pudding was lovely and a really fluffy coconut mousse was sublime. Back home to yoghurt, fruit and nuts.
Femme Anglais – I too like The Great British Bake Off. In my family I’m known as the Pudding Queen as I always get asked to make them when we have family get togethers. They usually are gluten and dairy free varieties.
Dottie D – I think you have the right idea when it comes to “new clothes” when you are still on the journey read harping your body. I too have bought from local charity shops and often find clothes still with their original price tags on. Save your money for special clothes when you reach your target.
Lizzypopbottle – as mentioned earlier I’ve just had my first grandchild to stay for a long weekend. My son was on army exercise for 2 weeks, home a few days, off training again for another week, then was sent to Kenya for 4 weeks! So my daughter in law had a child free weekend, now she’s gone back home the house is tidy and so quiet. But I did have a frantic few days as I only had 3 days to buy stair gates, cot and highchair before I went on holiday. However I would have her back here again in a heartbeat. December will soon be here, take loads of photos they change so quickly.
Time for bed, I’ll update my profile later with my location, Ali x x
Hi Femme, Boo, Tiger, Cheese, Smiffy, Hermaj, Luv2, Dotty, Ali and other LOACA,
Previously I mentioned that I was please that my sister had decided to join me on the 5-2 diet, and she did. She managed three fast days, massively spread apart, but decided today that fasting just wasn’t for her. It’s a shame because I’d really wanted to like it, and also I wished to have someone close by to join me in this eating plan. It just wasn’t to be.
So here I am back on the site, two pounds away from goal number one, and my LOACA friends to chat to about this WOL plan. I am disappointed, but it’s not going to change my mind. This plan works, at least it does for me, but I guess a more dramatic weight loss will be more convincing than mere words.
Some people are looking for a quick fix, and this eating plan does not fall into that category. Still onward and downward – as has frequently been encouraged before.
Jackie T xx
Hi Jackie T
I have to admire your determination, go for it. But like you I am doing this alone, I was widowed 4 years ago and live with my 18 yr old daughter who has a figure to die for! I find it best to plan fast days and the meals in advance, but be flexible in case you have to change it at the last minute. I’ve done 3 FDs since returning from my holiday and have just 1 more pound to lose. Even though I am now maintaining, I’d like to lose more but must be realistic as I’m definitely menopausal, I still do 2 FDs a week so I can indulge every now and then.
Keep posting and we will keep supporting you, Ali x x
Wish I had this thread going when I first started! I feel like I am navigating the whole postmenopausal journey with fair success after reading some! I suffered terrible migraines for two years when I first started going thru menopause, but thankfully they have disappeared. I recently, in last couple weeks, started taking a whole HR pill as opposed to the half, as my GP doctor (male) suggested why would suffer thru 3-4 hours of early morning hot flashes if I didn’t have to! I have been on HR for better part of 3-4 years. Glad to say hot flashes are much better now that I just take a whole pill. Will see what my (female) GYN says when I see her in November! Either way, neither doctor has been able to argue with the success of my fast diet success after 18 months. They both just say whatever I am doing….keep doing! As 56 looms just a couple months away, I can honestly say I have never felt or looked better than I do these days. Wishing everyone great success if you are fasting today! Don’t give up! My own personal go to food on fast days are dill pickles!! NO calories!!
Hi Ali,
I am envious that you have only one pound to loose. That’s great, and you are to be commended for doing it alone. I used to be like your daughter, could eat anything and not put weight on. Those were the days. I am enjoying the fact that I’m almost a size smaller. I’ve bought a couple of tops recently, as a reward to myself, and they were in a size 16. My bottom half is not quite there yet, but things are definitely going in the right direction.
Hi Hermaj,
Thanks for the encouragement. I’ve been trying that reduced carbohydrate eating plan on non fast days, although not every one as I’ve been slightly busy socialising, and it seems reasonable to follow. I can’t remember if it was your suggestion or Luv2’s but I believe it was discussed. Certainly changing my eating routine has worked, and I’ve lost another pound today. I’m now one pound away from goal number one. Can’t be bad.
Hi Tuscan,
I don’t envy you the flushes. I’m one of those people who have problems taking hormonal medication and had to suffer through the hot flushes. Luckily for me they’ve virtually disappeared. I do have the occasional one but it’s usually associated with a high sugar intake. I believe others on this forum have had similar experiences. Glad the docs are impressed with your results. Keep it up.
Jackie T
Dear LOACA
Made it… lost that pesky pound. Now I have a whole lot more to go, but one step at a time.
Had a good fast day yesterday, I made a whole list of chores that needed doing and worked my way through most of them. Certainly a distraction.
Off to work now (at a tearoom, which is why I never fast on workdays!!).
Ali – I am very impressed with the bikini!! Certainly something to aim for.
have a great day ladies DDx
Dear Boo any everyone else…
You welcomed me onto ‘your’ thread and I appreciated that. Everyone on here, you of course, seemed very pleasant and chatty, and with one aim; to lose weight, get well and be happy. Alas, things have gone askew…I truly understand that us ‘girls’ of a certain age have ‘issues’, but it would seem like common sense and reason has flown out of the window. I cannot understand how simply words have offended and caused such turmoil, but as I mentioned before in an earlier post, this sort of stuff happens. I call it the ‘bear pit’. Words, phrases, get taken out of context and before you know where you are, there is disharmony and anger and hurt and worse – taking sides?
We did this in the playground and I’m not going there again. We all have a right to an opinion. I totally think that is our right, but if none of us can bend, or lean, then it becomes unpleasant, and looks to to the rest of us that we should take sides. I won’t do that, cos I’ve been there, got the t-shirt etc, and didn’t find it pleasant as I mentioned before in an earlier post of mine – before I got my feet under tht table! I would like to think what we could all say is, ‘Hey, you think that, I think this, but lets agree to differ!’ It would appear that again, another misundersatnding has spoiled things…
The reason we are all here is; to lose weight, get fit and be happy. I don’t want to feel that if I comment on this thread, I can’t comment, or will not be welcome on another thread. I don’t for one moment think that is what Michael or Mimi would want?
To be absolutey honest, I am selfish. I want to gain as much help and information as I can, but will offer whatever experiences I garner, to anyone else who will maybe benefit. I appreciate the help I get. When I am in a position to offer advice I will, but I don’t want to enter into a bun fight with anyone on any thread they think they are in charge of. This site is for EVERYONE who is on the 5:2 and should remain so until MM says otherwise…And I certainly don’t want to feel that if I post on another thread I am betraying anyone. I am not. I am just after information that will hopefully help ME to achieve my goal. I can see both sides of this upset, but I just want to lose weight and get fit. I want to learn how to maintain the weight loss and I also want to see how people are losing and determined to hit the 2lb mark every week. That takes nothing away from this thread and yet I feel awkward wanting to post there or here now. It’s not nice and it’s not what I came here for. I am A LOACA and yet I still want to post on other threads without anyone thinking I have betrayed them. This forum is, I believe for everyone and not just for oldies, or newbies…we are all on the same road and all with our own personal goals and problems.
Unfortunately, Boo, the old saying comes to mind; familiarity breeds comtempt. I have posted this here, not because I am siding with you or against you, or anyone else, just because I want to get to where I want to be. I hope you understand. I will just probably lurk for the time being…seems the safest bet…which would seem to be the norm now. I have too many other things in my life, which are important, to worry about now – I suspect we all do – and all I want to do is live a long and hapy life. I won’t be postng anymore for a while – seems the easiest option right now and that saddens me, but I’ve had too much grief just recently to think that something I may say out of context could upset anyone. I didn’t come here to get hissy or upset or fraught.
Anyway, I send you my very best wishes and I hope you keep well. I’m sorry for you and everyone else that it all went belly up, but as they say sh*t happens. We just have to be resilient, gown up and resourceful and maybe, sane…
Tiger
x
boo,hermaj,happy,purple, and of course Rocky- who I THOUGHT would be my best friend, but wasn’t, because I took exception to something he posted; I didn’t apologize to him, or him to me. I do have my own opinion and no one, including the site, and me is going off the hook.
Boo, are you there, usually my line.
xx P
Hi LOACA’S one and all
I’ve just done a happy dance. Goal number one achieved. One stone lost. I can’t believe it. I’m so happy. It hasn’t been easy, and there are some days I’ve wanted to give up BUT happy dance continues. One stone.
Goal number two is to get out of the obese category – and it now looks achievable.
Luv you guys and thanks for the support.
Jackie T xx
Hi Ladies
Jackie T – firstly all I can say is WOW.
Next, PBB normally does this and I hope she doesn’t mind but I give you an award for NOT GIVING UP WHEN THE GOING GOT TOUGH AND WINNING THROUGH IN THE END! Please “display the award” for all to see and get ready, in true LOACA tradition, to make an acceptance speech. Don’t worry about the sizes of your clothes unless it is a smaller one! In some shops like New L**k, I need a 16 as they are very small, but in M*ns**n I am a 12.
PBB – well I’m now looking to buy my second bikini, in the end of season sales, ready for next year and a nice kaftan.
DottieD – never thought I would wear one again, who said “never say never”?
OW, DW and for others SW. Let’s keep supporting each other with tips, advice and anecdotes.
Ali x
Hi Ali,
Thank you so much for the award. You are very kind. I still can’t believe I’ve finally made it. Still doing the happy dance. It’s a slow eating plan, but it does work. Clothes are definitely getting too big, how wonderful, but when I loose another stone I’ll need a whole new wardrobe, as I haven’t been that low in forever. I can’t wait, although I also can’t afford it.
Hi Boo,
Yes I have been treating myself to a few new tops, since I got to the 12lbs mark, and my rewards to myself are always clothes. It’s only a few pieces, but when I wear them I feel good, and that is the positive reinforcement I need. I’ve also had a favourite pair of jeans that are now too big. I was going to buy them in the next size down, but they were out of stock, so I bought them in a size 14. I realise it’s going to be a while before they fit, but I’m looking forward to that day. Will keep you informed.
Hi all other LOACA’S
THANK YOU for all the support I received so far. Couldn’t have done it without you.
Jackie T xx
Hello Boo,Jackie T,hermaj,Ali, piper and all other LOACA. Quick update! I think I’m on a bit of a plateau at the moment, haven’t lost for a couple of weeks. I would like to lose another lb to reach my first stone but the scales say nooo!! Let myself down today too, we’ve been to a barbecue and I was fairly good until we had a cup of tea. I had 2 glasses of a very delicious NZ sauvignon blanc with the meal and my resistance was diminished, and I ate 3 chocolates with my tea. Now I wish I hadn’t! There, confession over!! Feeling a bit better now but still regretful.WN.
Hi LOACA,
Wilbersnanna – I live near Ditchling and remember walking part of the SD way in my teens when I did the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Last year I walked up the side of Ditchling Beacon along the top and down the other side, the way down was almost vertical! I too have been on the chocolates, I’d managed to keep the box unopened since the end of July, but no longer. At least I have shared them with my daughter.
Boo – way to go, think of the bigger picture, nearly 2 stone, WELL DONE. Well I thought if other people are brave enough to wear one why shouldn’t i? I had dabbled with a Low GI diet before and Rosemary Conley , GI jeans Diet, did a few books. However I used to use a subscription website, Amanda Hamilton – a Scottish nutritionist who is frequently on Scottish TV. The GI diet made easy by Nigel Denby, and Good Hiusekeeping did Low GI, other web sites include The Beach Diet . I eat mostly oats, brown rice, wholemeal pasta, new potatoes, many types of beans and pulses. The meals are written for one and you can multiply up to batch cook. It’s helped with portion control and that dreaded problem of snacking. I do snack mid afternoon but it is allowed, normally a few almond or yoghurt. I gave tons of cook books I don’t yes but I adapt some of the recipes.
Better get back to my curtains, Ali x
Dear LOACA
I did indeed get through that stone barrier – Yah!
The tearoom is indeed very tempting. Cream teas, amazing cakes all sitting there tempting me… It has been so busy this weekend tho’ I haven’t had the chance to partake even if I wanted too, along with the fact we have been so busy that there has been very little left!
I may have avoided the cakes but I have been so tired once I’ve got home and walked the dog I have eaten junk. will get back into the groove on Tuesday.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend LOACA, DDx
Hi DottieD
Well done on breaking the stone barrier.
Just remember tomorrow’s another day and a fresh start, I will be thinking that after eating a few chocolates today! A couple of times a week I batch cook and freeze individual portions, so I can have a quick home cooked meal from the freezer when I’m busy. That way I try to not eat too muck junk food. It’s only good if you have enough freezer space.
Ali x
Hi Precious Boo and all LOACA
I haven’t posted for a few days because I’ve been quite busy getting ready for visitors staying and then having them! I lost another lb and arrived at a weight I was quite happy with so I made plans to drop from 4:3 to 5:2 for a couple of weeks then 6:1 for ever! I want to avoid being a scrawny old bird! But then a friend who’s also doing 4:3 reckoned that if I don’t exceed my TDEE on any day, I should remain at that weight so why not try that?
The result is that I’ve been visited today with an insatiable hunger since I told myself I’m not fasting any more! Porridge and prunes for breakfast, salmon and cucumber sandwich for lunch, at least two more slices of bread, four Ryvita thins with houmous, a large conference pear, a good helping of strawberries, chicken/noodle stir fry for dinner and a bowl of bran flakes with blueberries! I’ve gone completely OTT!!!! So, since it’s definitely all in the mind, I’m back to disciplined fasting tomorrow with 5:2 then 6:1 as I had planned.
There’s no doubt in my mind now that eating makes you hungry! I need to be more organised and plan my non-fasting meals to avoid the slippery slope…
lpb
Boo…you have not disillusioned me…no way. You have inspired me and supported me… (I’m so sorry you dojn’t feel as though you’ve been supported here…I’m sure that was never, ever anyon’es intent – not after what I’ve read!
I’ve had a shitty week, I got stressed and probably, almost definitley lost the plot a bit and should never have posted my last post… I’m sorry if I hurt you or anyone with my post…(Hell I’m menopausal, whadday expect…rationale???) Elderly mum and youngish son; trying to get house on market for sale, cos we can’t afford to live here anymore…the list is endless, but I won’t bore you all. Go figure!
All I WANT to do is be friends with everyone. Life’s too short for argument, disharmony…but I have to understand, that yes, life sometimes chucks us all a curved ball. I’d like to ‘cure’ everyone with my words of wisdom…instead, I muck up.
Hermaj, I understand feelings and opinions…I do really, I just want to get on with the main job in hand. I want to think you’re my friend too…I’m sad and hate disharmony – but I do understand, as I think we all do. We are all sensible women after all…and if we get cut, we all bleed.
When I wrote my last post I was totally pi**ed off because my husband has been diagnosed with High BP – too high – alarmingly so and high cholesterol…and of course like all good wifey’s I’ve been warning him, bossing him, telling him to cut out, calm down and STOP doing what’ he’s doing – but would he listen? Blooming heck! Now, suddenly I’m in control of the high BP, Cholesterol etc and I do wonder why I bother…And I’m miffed with it all!
There we are. My previous post was probably a rant against being in charge of someone else, and feeling well and truely ‘ARgggghhhhhhhhhhhh’…
Ladies, all ladies, I’m sorry. Forgive me. We all have opinions and that’s what they are. We are allowed to state those opinions, but some of us get hurt in the process…and if I’ve contributed to anyone getting hurt or upset, I am truly, really, really sorry…
Silly old fart, Tiger
x x x
Ps; just pigged out on kedgeree, garlic ciabata and onion and tomato salad…YUM and a bottle of red. Tomorrow is another day! (Still lost 7 pounds though, so not all bad…!) Keep the faith ladies, we’re all on the same mission. 🙂
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