Day 30 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

My first proper FD of April and I end April as I started so that has to be a good sign. It’s been difficult to get into the WOL with all the outside influences….not least the daily lunch delivery in work which we really look forward to, but means I am eating more at lunch than I would normally on an FD.

I know I could cancel the lunch order for me…..but I don’t want to!! However, I will steer clear of the salad bowls in future as they have carbs and I will stick to the delicious wraps.

And I realise now it’s ME that has to be firm on the Dry till Friday rule….if DH wants to have a beer after work or a glass of wine with dinner…there is no rule that says I have to join him 😀

We await word if restrictions will be eased after this May Bank Holiday weekend but all the rumblings are that its still too early.

I can see complacency setting in. One of my stepdaughters wanted to “pop” by to us tomorrow although we live an hour away, it’s not a necessary journey, there will be Garda checkpoints, and she in a UK registered car will stand out……..plus DH has high BP so is a risk group….DH was fine but I had to go all evil Stepmother and say no. That was stressful for me. I don’t like having to be this way but I have to as DH won’t.

Anybody else struggling with the restrictions and others wanting to get a way around them!

Have a great end of Month b

Day 30 – Lake district UK – FD

Good morning everyone

First off thanks to suki2 for steering us along this month, it’s been a very odd one that’s for sure! My weekly weigh in day is tomorrow, but this month sees me with a 3 lb loss so far, which all fell off in one week, a strict FD today might help for tomorrow.

@daffodil2010 – I’m with you to be honest (as much as we’d like to get away and see ‘the kids’) managing with my walks and the garden, the car has only done 30 miles since restrictions started! The supermarket where we went to on the one occasion is over 20 miles for a round trip, another trip to pharmacy for meds and thats been it. We have had drinks and a catch-up with neighbours, us in our garden and they in theirs, own tables, own drinks and nibbles … a 3 ft high wall and 3 or 4 metres apart!

Ending the month quietly positive as our family are all well, which is very much the main thing. I wish I could say the same for some of our friends, a couple of which have lost the battle with C19.
One of the many reasons I like the monthly challenge group is every month feels like a fresh start. The group is very supportive and each month we can look back over the month and turn a page and move to the next monthly challenge afresh, well it works for me!

Thank you my friends, see you all on the next challenge.

Take care all,

Pocket list Day 30
@Ihatelettuce

Day 30 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

A kilo down for April! I’ll take it, after this crazy, rollercoaster month. BMI is 22.5. I would still like to have shifted another kilo; maybe next month.

From tomorrow our restrictions are being eased, in theory. For me nothing will change. An estimated 1.5 million people will return to work. But alcohol & tobacco sales are still prohibited, along with unnecessary travel or between provinces. Exercise outside the home is permitted, but only between 6am – 9am?! The most strenuous activity for me at that time, assuming I’m awake, is to put the kettle on. And a curfew is being introduced for everyone not working, from 8pm – 5am. We’re permitted to buy ‘winter clothes’, but not to try anything on. You can buy takeaway food, but it must be delivered, no pick-ups. Wow? These politicians are power-crazy 😟 There’s a lot of uncertainty, eg for people who were scheduled to move house. Some schools are opening, depending on the province. Roll on Level 3! I shouldn’t complain; there are so many people here who literally don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

@suki2 – thank you for hosting April! Until next month…🙋‍♂️

Day 30, London, UK, NFD (CD)

Aiming to be controlled today in order to start May on a roll!!

Tomorrow’s weigh in should be ……………… interesting!! I’ve been down 4lbs at one point, no doubt tomorrow the evil scales will show a 4lb gain, just for a laugh!!! If it does, it will be ALL muscle since I’ve never exercised as much as I have this month in my ENTIRE life!!!!

@funshipfreddie, watch you don’t throw your back out lifting that kettle!!😀

I’ll post my April results tomorrow, then it’s onward & downwards to the May challenge!!!

Day 30 – UK – FD

Early Broga class at 0700 with OH via Zoom – great wake me up! Went out early to do the weekly shop for myself and an elderly lady who is self isolating for medical reasons – stopped for a chat (well over social distancing recommendations) with her when I delivered her shopping – she is so missing company!

Home and shopping put away and relaxing for a bit before I go to help with the hot meal lunch service at my local parish centre. We worked out that 2 of us in the kitchen portioning the food keeps us social distancing apart and we put the containers through a hatch which goes to another room where they are bagged ready for collection by another voluteer – so safe for us all. One of our local schools is cooking food and delivering it there 5 days a week for us to portion out and deliver to those in the community who need it most – what a great community!

Big change in the weather over the past couple of days, colder and some rain but mustn’t complain – we did have nearly 6 weeks of dry and sunny weather.

@daffodil2010 – great job in completing a proper FD for the month – it’s a great way to end!
@funshipfreddie – a kg dispatched 👍 No alcohol 😱 you had it tough……..we can buy it from the supermarkets or get it delivered here
@suki2 – thank you for hosting this difficult challenge month of April 💐

I’m joining that short but strong Pocket List for today!
Pocket list Day 30
@i-hate-lettuce
@missybear
@emma-taylor
@at

Aiming for a good finish to the month with a FD and weigh in tomorrow 🤞I don’t weigh too much above the top of my target weight…….See you all in the May Challenge 🤗

Day 30 USA (Illinois) FD

Sunny day, laundry – going to put the sheets on the clothesline if the wind doesn’t prevent that. 🙂

I’m joining that short but strong Pocket List for today!
Pocket list Day 30
@i-hate-lettuce
@missybear
@emma-taylor
@at
@songbirdme

Onward and downward.

Day 30 North Canton OH Egg fast day 4

I was blocked 3 times from posting on my computer and I have to make do with my phone. So my lovely long post with responses to fellow challenge members will have to stay on my word document.
I do want to thank @suki2 for doing a wonderful job with us in crazy april. Adding myself to the pocket list today and I’ll see you all in May.

Pocket list Day 30
@i-hate-lettuce
@missybear
@emma-taylor
@at
@songbirdme
@suki2
@michelinme
@basyjames egg fast day 4

Hi Everyone, It is Friday the first of May here in Australia. It’s a very wet day 9degC so no walk this morning. I joined 5:2 in 2018 and was happy to achieve my goal(any movement in my weight was going to make me happy but achieved a lot of movement)however I have slowly been increasing my carbs intake and with the arrival of covid 19 have got into the chocolate, biscuits etc etc in a big way. I am less fit , have put the weight back on, putting pressure onto my osteo arthritic joints and need inspiration and encouragement! So here I am, wanting to join the May challenge. I don’t get all the abbreviations or know quite how to enter in on this??? I’ll work it out as I go. Cheers
Happy May!

Final post

So It’s been a mixed month food wise with Easter pushing me back up 4 lbs but since then I’ve been really diligent and my increased exercise has been consistent throughout the month, so a little bummed that I have only lost 1lb since the beginning of April.
Ah it’s still a loss…. I’ll take it 😊
On to May…where I hope I see delayed results maybe?
@suki2 – Thanks for being a great host this month!

Final post.
Weight same as a month ago so still maintaining 😊. See you all over in May.

Final post

Weighing in at +1lb – considering I was +10lb at one point I’ll take it like a shot! Heading in the right direction 🙂

@suki2 thank you for all your hosting! and… off to May