ccco USA Day 27 NFD

Finally able to read and respond to posts. Now that warmer weather is here, I have to do so many more things, since now I have outside work to do, plus my outdoor sports. Today is a rainy day, so perfect for indoor accomplishments.

Debster251: I have the same problem, my waist is too big but my BMI is 21.8. I can’t seem to move that waistline, despite all my exercising. A too big waistline can be a precursor to diabetes, which runs in my family no matter what we weigh, so I am determined! Have fun at yoga!

strawberriesandcream: Congratgs on your whoosh. I am still waiting for mine!

Fatfingers: Congrats on your alb. loss! WTG!

SongBirdMe and hyacinth: I am right there with you! Going through cleanup and sorting after my parents died and watching friends and neighbors go through the same, I was determined not to let my children go through that. What I didn’t count was that when my children say my extra space, they wanted to use it as storage for their things! LOL

Diana123: Your brother remains in my prayers

cornish-jane: Congrats on your 2.6kg. weight loss!

Well onward and downward in our new day and I hope I can maintain some semblance of control today!

Day 27, Gozo Malta, nfd

Ate baked fish with capers, tomatoes 🍅, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning with simple rice salad for lunch.

This evening my two sister in laws are taking me out for dinner to celebrate my birthday which is on the 13. We’re celebrating today as they have other commitments due to a wedding of my nephew.

Have a great evening everyone, onwards and downwards.

Day 27 – 2nd post

I got the chocolate SF candy out of my place today. Brought them to school to “share”. I don’t seem to be able to keep it at one right now. Better they’re gone. 🙂

Day 27 – Iceland – CD

Went a little overboard at dinner so my planned FD turned into a CD, but it was a good dinner so I am ok with it🙂 Closing the kitchen now and going early to bed.

@cornish-jane and @fatfingers congratulations on reaching your April goals!
@diana123 – well done going from 28.6 to 22.2 in such a short time! So sorry to hear about your brother and sending strength and prayers your way.
@redrockgirl302 – Have a good trip!
@anna6 – enjoy your birthday celebration!

Wish everyone a sunny weekend☀️🌸

Day 28 – Japan – NFD 80.8kg

This completes my 28th fast day in 2018. This one was just over 36 hours.

Day 28, Emden Germany, FD

yesterday’s FD didn’t happen, but today it will.

@flourbaby a tompouce has 2 layers of puff pastry with a custard-like mix in between,topped with icing; a saucijzenbroodje is puff pastry filled with a spicy minced meat roll, mostly too salty; a rookworst is a smoked sausage, too salty, too greasy. Everything not healthy at all but very delicious.

@daffodil2010 enjoy your trip, the last time we were in Manchester was in 1988, I still have a dress I bought on that trip!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Day 28 UK NFD

Wahoo I have met my goal for April. 8 pounds down!!! Very chuffed with that. 😁

I shall be joining the May challenge as it’s my birthday at the end of May and I would love to be close to my target weight by then. 🤞

It’s the weekend and the sun is shining. I wish you all a fabulous day.

Day 27 UK NFD
Day. 28 UK CD. Hopefully

Weighed today and am within 0.1 kg of my April goal of 62Kg . The scales finally moved in the right direction after a month of weird results of up and down! Hopefully can reach the target by Monday and move on over to the May challenge.
The sum is shining here! Hope everyone has a safe and peaceful weekend.

Day 28, Newcastle UK, NFD

Another good dry day yesterday. My mojo has returned.

Congratulations to all with impressive results this month and to those who are still trying their best until the end.

I can concur that the salt and red wine trick does not work on carpets and also clogs up your vacuum cleaner.

Day 28 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

I’m careful to drink my red wine without spilling as we have a cream lounge carpet 😉 also going to be careful to keep tight hold of the wagon these last few days of April as I plan to say hello to maintenance in May!

Enjoy your weekend everyone x

Day28 UK NFD

After returning from Spain on Monday the week has been hectic. Late nights in work and my OH started his new job so sensible eating went out of the window and not had chance to catch up with posts. He’s away this weekend on the stag do – they’re in Germany at a beer festival. You’d think I’d take this opportunity to get back on track – well last night was fish and chips from the chippy- not had that in forever and probably a gazillion calories. Also white wine and crisps!

Out to the gym later but not kidding myself it will get rid of anywhere near the calories I’ve eaten. I’m now about to try on the dress I bought for the wedding – it’s in 2 weeks, wish me luck. If it’s still ok I’ll probably “treat” myself with a bottle of wine. If it doesn’t I’ll probably commiserate with a bottle of wine. Why do we do this to ourselves?

Have a happy weekend everyone. Despite making stupid decisions I’m still convinced I’m in the right place!

Day 28 Stevensville Maryland USA CNFD

Up early today, off for a short visit with my brother and then work the rest of the day at the Boat Show. Lots of food trucks, yikes will try and stay controlled today and tomorrow.

In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Have a great weekend everyone and thank you all for your prayers for my brother. It is going to be a long journey with him.

Day 28……Florida

Sorry that I’ve been MIA this whole month…..There really is not a good excuse, I just got lost in the chaos of life. I have really struggled this month to eat as I am suppose to as well as trying to control Matilda. She’s been out her cage all month as to be honest. I got a bit tired of chasing her around.

So, last night as I was up cleaning because I was struggling to sleep, It dawned on me that I have fallen face first in a pile of the old me. It crept in so quietly that I did not realize she was there.
You know those signs, tired as a dog, sleepless nights, unhealthy looking skin, broken nails, mood swings, bloated feeling and look, basically everything I cured with this WOL.

I would be kidding myself, if I said, I’m jumping right back in and today is going to be a fast day but that it just so unrealistic at this point. So, I’m just going to slowly work my way into it.
So, here’s what is on the board for today….
I have no idea what time, I stopped eating chocolate last night, but I’m going to hold off eating until about 1. I will stop eating at 8pm tonight.
I will take the bag of m&ms out of my purse and give them to the kid.
And I will drink 8 glasses of water today.

I actually think these three things are doable today. For the last week, I’ve been just trying to jump right back in full force but clearly it wasn’t working. So, I figured that trying to jump across the big huge open gap in the road was the brightness idea I’ve ever had, therefore I’m just going to slowly slide down into the gap and crawl up the other side.
I am also thinking if I have to stand in the gap a couple days before trying to climb out at least I’m half way to the road, I’m suppose to be on….

OMG hold on a sec…………….

5 min later………

Sorry guys…… my neighbors dog got out and so my neighbors were running around my yard chasing after the dog and screaming like redneck hooligans with no common sense….. it’s 8am for goodness sakes! Dumb asses!
I just went out and asked the dog if he wanted a treat and he came right to me…. Problem solved!
Come to find out this is a new one they just got which makes it 8 dogs and counting! Oh boy…. glad I don’t live there!

Okay back to what I was saying!

So, for the next couple weeks, I think I’m just going to take a slow approach into getting back to the wagon. Honestly, I have fallen several times but never to the point that I am at right now. But I got to do something as my weight is slowly creeping back on but more importantly, I’ve only gained three pounds but my clothes and my overall body appearance has taken a major hit. I just don’t look 130lb anymore. I look heavier so, I know even though the weight isn’t bad, my look is.

Sorry guys I know this was a long one but I did need to make the start decent down the gap which is always getting back to you all!

So, I’m off busy day today!

Day 28, Cornwall UK, NFD

@bert1802 – i hear your anguish. And i think you are being very hard on yourself. You have the strength to come on here and find a positive way forward. You may not be happy with 130lbs but not too much damage has been done yet! Thanks for sharing the challenges of keeping the weight off – and good luck in getting back on track in May. 💪

Day 28 – USA – FD

Warning: long post!
Blew my FD yesterday! Was at 409 cals. until about 6:30 p.m., went to do a little food shopping and found a little pint of peanut butter Halo Top ice cream, only 320 calories for the whole pint! What was I thinking??? Haven’t had ice cream in over a year, so I dug in! Then, of course, had to wash it down with a few tasty lagers….then 2 TV dinners…oh my. Today I will straighten up and fly right. I was expecting to be dry 5/2 this week, but wound up at 4/3. However, my consumption during the each of the non-dry days has fallen off to about 1/3 the amount, so I’m wondering if I should just chill out and not stress about the number of dry days, keep it at 4/3? Amazing how I’m constantly making bargains with myself….

@shimmera and @Sarabob, great news about your losses! @redrockgirl302, admirable maintenance…I know what you mean about wanting to have wiggle room. My goal was 150 before starting maintenance, but I’m thinking 147 might be better to give me that 3lb. wiggle room. @Dyask, impressive that you have done that many FDs in 2018! @bert1802, we all know you will get to where you want to be; you are not known to be a quitter! You’ve been a great encourager in the past 14 months I’ve been on this forum! @anna6, enjoy Sicily and good for you restraining during your celebratory meal! @daffodil2010, enjoy your trip!@Snowflake56, your German food sounds yummy! @mia139, don’t you love when that needle goes south? @Strawberriesandcream, you go, girl! @saffy420, I feel you about not having a certain food/food group for a long time. See my ice cream confession above, lol!

Day 28, USA, CD

Congratulations @shimmera and @sarahbob on your losses and to everyone for making progress on this WOE. Yesterday was a 1600 cal “eat” day and this morning the scale did not show the usual post-eat weight gain, so that’s a thrill.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Let’s finish April strong! 🙂

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-common-side-effects-weight-loss-nobody-talks-about/?utm_source=mfp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MFP_Newsletter_Main_20180428_ad2&os_ehash=55@sfmc:3637875

Oh yes! A great set of side-effects of weight loss. Being at maintenance, I have had to judiciously follow #8. Oh, and the excess skin…

Day 28, Rocky Mountains, US, NFD

Hello friends,

Don’t know if I have time to check in tomorrow. Flight is tomorrow afternoon, directly to Amsterdam. Almost 12 hours sitting in economy class will be unpleasant. Not being able to move, oh boy what fun…not!!! And the chicken or pasta meal….😆😄😃 Then on to Vienna! 🍰🥐☕🥨🍺🥂🍷🍖🧀🍗

Thank you for the good wishes for my trip @borealis, @debster251, @shinything, @songbirdme, @metatauta: yes, the elusive wiggle room…😅😆😄,
@annemarilyn: yes, it is nice to explore Europe with family and friends.😊😊😊

@shinything: Thank you for hosting April! 🌷🌼🌻🥀🐞🦋😊

I will not join you, my wonderful virtual friends, for the May challenge but will rejoin you in June. Hopefully with not too many accumulated pounds…

Have a great May everyone! 🌻🌺🌼🌹🌸

Day 29….Florida…..2nd post

So, my day…… I continued my fast until 2:30 pm and I just closed the kitchen about 10 min ago….. I also managed to get one glass of water, gave the kid, the m&ms.

So, It’s better than nothing. Tomorrow is another day!

Day 29 UK NFD

Going out for a much needed girly day with my daughter. Cinema, shopping, food!!! It’s going to be a busy day filled with naughty treats but at least tomorrow is a fast Day.

Have a fab Sunday everyone. 😁

Day 29 Belfast NFD
This year so far has not been successful for me in terms of weight loss, but at least my weight hasn’t gone up. I’d be good at maintenance! May is a new month.
Have a great trip @daffodil and good luck for your step daughter’s exhibition
@snowflake – I’m salivating at the descriptions of your pastries!
@shimmera and @sarahbob – congratulations on meeting your goal!
@mia -you can get there!
@ MissyBear many congratulations on your successful journey and good luck for maintenance
@flourbaby – I didn’t know Aunt Bessie did sweet pastries. Perhaps that’s a good thing; it would be just another temptation lol!
@anna6 enjoy your trip
@metatauta – press that reset button. Tomorrow’s a new day!
@songbirdme – thanks for the link. I can identify with a few of them!
@bert1802 – sadly ‘the old me’ as you put it so well, is lurking around the corner for many of us. You can do this. You’ve succeeded before and I know you’ll do it again.
@ccco you and I have the same problem and the same weight to lose. I’m right behind you. WE CAN DO THIS!

It’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s how many times you get up that counts.

Day 29 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Drank a little too much wine last night, bad but yummy! Oh well today is another day with a fresh slate and every day I aim to be healthier I make progress…..just one day at a time. Beautiful day here so I will enjoy a long walk to compensate for some of those extra calories and its a FD tomorrow.

Happy Sunday everyone.

Day 29 Stevensville Maryland USA CNFD

Yesterday turn out ok at the boat show. I did have on Bloody and heavy lunch, but no dinner so I stayed under my TDEE’s. Have to work the show today and will be kind to myself again today.

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Have a great Sunday everyone.