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I have never had either but I think my daughter sometimes used to get nauseous from lack of food on FD’s but I think that has long passed. She also used to get dizzy but I think that is lack of fluid as she has lowish blood pressure.
I don’t have anything tempting in the house as a rule. Sometimes I just stand in front of the pantry thinking “There is nothing to eat in this house!” At times like that, you crave something yummy. It helps in the long run but sometimes it is so boring! On another day I won’t be bothered by that at all!
Fasting today, going to the theatre tonight to see Anything Goes. I usually have a glass of something in the foyer first, so tonight I am going to time it so that I arrive with limited time to spare so I don’t feel I am missing out!
One of my sons is a professional violinist and next Monday night he will be performing in Brisbane at the same major venue. Looks like I will be missing out that night too!
thanks CG & uptight, will not do a fast today, just maybe drink more water and have a bit more protein today. Will check in again tomorrow with weight etc.,
I promised myself when I started 5;2 that I would only get on the scales once a week and I have stuck to that so far…….I think that is making a big difference ’cause on other diets I’d weigh couple of times a week and if I’d lost figured I could have a reward. Clearly that was a bad plan……..lol
Cheers
Hi team. Welcome Shelltox. As CG has said you’ll find us a supportive lot. If you have a question there is invariably someone with the answer.
Thisthyme. I agree with CG re the nausea and vomiting. I’d say you have a tummy bug. I can’t recall anyone else with that problem. Constipation, dizziness, feeling cold yes. If it persists I suggest you see your GP.
Lotus I too have not really changed my WOE on NFD. I’ve always eaten a healthy diet too and seldom have junk food in the house to tempt me. BUT I enjoy the odd glass of wine and don’t really feel like giving that up. The other day I found a box of salty bikkies in he cupboard belonging to hubby and eat the lot. Naturally felt cross with myself afterwards. I probably still put too much food on my plate too. I also enjoy rice and bread. Once the warmer weather is here I’m going to stop the rice. I’ve also started eating more fats. Have started using butter instead of marg and don’t buy low fat milk or yougart either. I’ve noticed that most low fat stuff seems to be high in sugars. I’m afraid we have to read the labels.
FS here too. BE steamed fish with veg for lunch and a large serve of Miso for dinner. Eggs for brekkie. I’m trying the stock cubes as a hot drink for in between.
Enjoy the day team and remember ” It’s just for today”.
Bah! Here I sit, staring at a Banana muffin contemplating edible suicide……but I won’t eat it…….. I will have a win in a world of my own making….. And to hades with the hellllth system!
So, here I am, Dearies, back from nowhere and no further advanced. Still maintaining at 85kgs and clinging to that one avenue of life I CAN control. Sort of. Forgive my indifference of late. It must be a couple of weeks since I posted. I decided to stay off the web till I had some positive vibes to transmit. And yesterday was supposed to be the deadline for The leprechaun’s specialist team to give a diagnosis and forward plan. However, it transpires they all had a public holiday for the Brisbane Ecca. And now the meeting is delayed til next Wednesday. Hohum….. It doesn’t help that my best mate’s hubby had a major stroke, yesterday (bad day, but it got over and I didn’t spread it! that’s a win). He is in a coma , not likely to recover to any life he would want (my oldest biker mate, at 78 and a legend of a man) and I can’t decide if I should pray for a quick end or to keep him with us as long as possible… (I know better than that, but she will be widowed when it’s done and I just don’t have a eulogy in me at this point, and that was his last conscious request of me). My man is so down over this on top of his own iffy future. Best we two both stay busy looking after our blokes til at least one of us feels hardy enough to support the other. and yes, it’s the same mate I drove the biker’s bus with (so you’ve all seen her photo). Guess that trip was our last hurrah! life is beautiful, but bent.
So, sorry CG and all, I am back just to say Hi (okay, okay so I really just need to have a whinge). Sorry I haven’t read what’s going on with you all. My bubble requires constant focus or it could burst all over the place. I’ve been concentrating of the home front. It is better to avoid distractions than start from scratch when the Irish get on the downer. Good job he’s not sick (as far as my obs discern)unfortunately he won’t believe it until ‘they’ tell him. And if they don’t get on with it, the bloody stress of it all will bugga up what’s left of his liver and my zen disposition! A funeral in the midst, (without a wake?) Not ideal. Will power can only go so far, but I’m practicing…… (My witch persona is morphing in and out of black and the desired white…. ) …. Gad, who makes pork pies and banana muffins on fast day? not to mention fresh fruit salad with lashings of cream and beef wellington and puff pastries. I have only one weapon to keep the bloke positive, His favourite foods! Just like his mum made (apparently) and I’ve never cooked pastry or cakes. But desperate times require desperate measure! I’m quite amazed how edible it all looks, really. Damned if fasting doesn’t hone me slap dash to untold heights! Mmmmmm, every aroma is just soooo yummmmm. but I’m damned if I’ll eat it. I WILL win this battle! … the rest will fall in line. There are no pathetic victims in my bubble. gedooooot!
Ah, yes, I feel better now. Going to bed on 300 cal total and that growling belly is just victorious proof! So tomorrow I will have bacon… eggs…. pudding….and wine instead of whine. and maybe a laugh with my long suffering friends, Ta, Gypsyxxx zzzzzzzz
Went away last week and stayed with others so it was impossible to stay on track. I fell off the wagon. Though not losing weight,I think I am changing shape according to clothes etc. I want to start FD again tomorrow all going well. Need to stay focused now that I am back home. Want to persevere and the results will come.
CG – I fell asleep on the lounge – woke up , opened the back door for the fur babies to go potty and I forgot. That today was a skinny day and ate some stupid ravioli out of the pot: :(then, to make things worse, I tucked the cat in and ate some shapes bbq crackers that I found – one of the kids must have been snacking while studying ! Grrrrrrrr, I forgot it wasn’t skinny day! I now feel sick and in need of an ulcer tablet!
Hi All,
Only down 200 grams this week. Ho Hum.
“Anything Goes” was a fun night out last night if anyone gets a chance to see it.
Gypsy, nice to hear from you. Well done on not eating the banana muffin! Amazing willpower in the face of everything you are going through. I hope the whinge helped! We all need to do that sometimes.
Enjoy cooking for the leprechaun and take time to smell the roses (I’m sure black spot would destroy any up there!) and take one day at a time. It helps put things in perspective doesn’t it when things get really rough. I should be happy about my 200gms rather than disappointed. Thinking of you.xx
Taco that is so funny!
Shell, we can see some of your posts. Stick with us. Definitely copy and save a long post ready to paste if necessary. I know the feeling!
Genre, hard when you are away but there is always tomorrow. The Hare and the Tortoise!
Morning all, Taco you’re a tonic! Do yourself a favour and take a bow for all you do so well (kids, dogs, cats? job etc). I whinge about cooking for one on fast days occasionally, while you can never escape the needs of others in your bubble. I think I’ve grown self absorbed and selfish in old age. So it is truly therapeutic to get on this thread and be regaled by the so natural diversity and truth of such a cross section of try-ers! Onya!
And so well led, CG, Thanks so much for the support. To all of us. I know you are still suffering yourself. and not the least of that is sheer disappointment in swapping one chronic pain for another. It’s the luck of the draw, mate, and I’m so sorry you drew those cards. But it’s a credit to you that you make the best of whatever you’re dealt. You have turned the personal experience of pain into a warm blanket to wrap around all who gravitate to your orbit. This thread is so good for so many and it’s mostly because you are the glue. Your empathy is a soul soother. It’s like coming home after wandering in the wilderness.
I quite forgot the value of debriefing (remember the tea room wailing wall of over worked and underpaid nursing days? precious stuff!) I so agree that himself is better off not being diagnosed on the positive side if that’s the verdict and there is no rx. Hope is the only tonic that has any therapeutic value at this stage. So he has hope and that’s because he uses my attitude as a gage. He thinks I am taking the whole thing far too lightly, but he just doesn’t want to ‘bust my bubble’ so he plays along (and you know that’s a nursing trick – act confident and the patient won’t know his survival is in the lap of the Gods – or up to my cooking skills!).
It’s not as bad as it could be and I’m grateful for small mercies. I know he’s not in malignant, progressive liver failure at this point. It’s stalemate, but entirely dependant on what he puts in his mouth. So the delay is not bad from my point of view. It’s keeping him in ‘on the wagon’ mode that’s wearing. Especially when I keep falling off it myself!
Ha! Up, ta for the clap! lucky you with a violinist in the family. Proud mum much! Such a globe trotting life you have. quite envy your sister up the Danube. Always wanted to do that trip. As for me, cakes are easy to forego, but sucking on a sav haunts my dreams! and it’s not funny! I mean, get this, MY doc suggests that “red wine in moderation is just the ticket” and there’s no reason why I can’t have it!!!!!)Ahh, but it’s cruel, and I try to practice what I preach usually. Liver detox so depends on it and it will keep him alive for years if he foregoes the pub. And yes, I know the eventual outcome which ever way it goes. It’s ‘worth-while’ life versus mere existence that’s the issue. I can deal with knowing, but not with being responsible for the outcome. Some quack better step up to the plate and put the truth in perspective. Or I’m afraid I’ll be telling them their job. Again! Ah, well, It’s Friday. Hmmm…. and it’s five o’clock somewhere….. have a good day all xxx gyps
Hi team. Gypsy it’s nice to see you back again. My heart goes out to you with the health issues of OH & friend. Life can be cruel. Stay strong mate and hang in there.
Shelton , I too sometimes lose the stuff I’ve written. If one taps on the wrong place it all dissapears into cyberspace. Copy and paste doesn’t work on this site for me. Possibly it’s because I use an iPad.
Well my weigh day is a disappointment. I’m 1 1/2 kilos up from last week. I think there must be a gremlin hidden in my scales. Anyhow I’m staying positive. Three days of NFD & then back on the horse on Monday.
CG thanks for the tip re rice. I’ll give it a go. Also good to know your chiro has helped in the aches and pains department.
Look team I can’t let this go. That Nick Kyrios is another tennis brat and puts us all in a bad light. His behaviour at the ATP match against Warwinka was disgusting. I heard his mother on the ABC this morning defending him. That is probably why his behaviour is what it is. I’ve been a keen sportsperson all my life. BUT we were taught to not only play well but to behave well too. OK soapbox gone.
XX Doggy
Thanks, Dawg, good to hear you sounding strong. And how! What glee! shall we debate it? I mean, bugger the brat, but mothers? well they should only be blamed under rare circumstances….(and on minute investigation of all true and imaginary facts…) lettuce consider the matter… (bearing in mind I dunno the bloke or his mum and never saw him spit the dummy or his mother on telly, so this is here say, based on what I think you thought she said… um.. etc…. I never watch tennis unless my own boy is starring. But he is an A grade local champ and pro coach of champions, so I have gleaned that it is a …ahem… pretty high strung game….
Agree, sportsmanship, by definition, precludes brattish behaviour. At least in our culture. Or used to be so. But these days Brilliance is allowed just about any temperamental outlet, as long as they bring home the medals and it’s even a ploy by some to misbehave for publicity attention . It’s show biz as much as sport. (Oz is a little retrograde these days more like Zo(o)!)
Attitudinal Diversity also comes with multi nationality. Now I’ve probably sparked an international outroar for racial prejudice! But it won’t fly. I love our diversity. On a grass roots level, We are all bitza’s and ‘new Australians’. It’s the very basis of our ability to give all a fair go, and now it’s a land so tolerant and free of prejudice it attracts the best of the best. We accept our differences In this melting pot and that means the ‘brat’ is ours. So we can give him a serve about his manners, but I wouldn’t take it personally, we must still acknowledge his achievements(And maybe pin a medal on his mum, instead, for surviving her brat? It can’t have been easy!). Consider your own mutt (I’m laughing) how you do persevere!… It would be a poor mum who wouldn’t stick up for her kid, whatever his shortcomings and he is a world class champion, for all that (who knows what bends it takes for a kid to get there? mine were pretty curley, to say the least…)So, He is not typical of our ‘True Blue’ sporting spirit, maybe, but it can’t be denied he has done the hard yards to reach championship level. True, some ‘highly strung’ types could benefit from reining in the rope, maybe.
Gee, I dunno, it’s all just such a racket! So good to have mere world sport trivia to chomp on! so don’t take this personally either, bless you for the distraction, ( I’m trying for a btb fast.)
So, these days, Prima Donnas are no longer confined to the ballet, mate. I mean, consider the Greek tragedy – and all that wonderful temperamental flair that is the fire and soul of histrionic theatre. We are not used to such a to do about bugga all. But muthers are never to blame! (I pray). Amen
Wouldn’t worry about the weight fluctuation. It’s been the same old seesaw of a 2ish kilo range for me for a few months now. maybe just the winter blubber retention? May we wither with the weather in our melting pot. cheers dawg, nice talkin’ at ya’, can ya go me bail when they lock me up? xxxgyps
Hmmm, so where is everybody? Erk! I have reviewed the above post and researched the subject (for the want of anything better to do and the absence of everyone concerned) and I must say it’s way off subject. And pretty crass, even for me. can we just ignore it? Do hope I haven’t caused a mass exodus! halloooo!
Hi All!
Just a fleeting check in to say I’ve finally found an opportunity to read back on all that I’ve missed….too much to comment on individually; but well done to all the losses, congrats on keeping up the fight to those who are struggling, my best wishes to those in pain (physical and otherwise), welcome to all the newbies and much love to everyone on this wonderful thread. I have missed being in daily contact with you all and I hope to be a regular poster again when I get home. I’m on the first leg of my journey home across France; into the UK tomorrow to collect my younger daughter to take her home to celebrate her 21st birthday and then on to Ireland on Sunday….phew!!!
It’s been a wonderful holiday and I haven’t stressed about my over-indulgences (there were many). I don’t think I’ve gained too much because I did manage the odd FD. Anyway, when I’m back in my normal routine and surroundings I can tackle all that.
Have a great weekend and I hope to resume normal service next week!! 🙂
Hi All,
Day late posting but was out all day yesterday. Feeling better today, didn’t do 2nd FD last week cause of the nausea. Thought I would have lost after the tummy episode but stayed the same at 83kg. Measurements changed lost 1.8 from waist and 1cm from hips so very happy with that.
Will try FD again this week but will have some protein with each meal and see if that makes it better.
Best wishes to everyone for this week and thanks for this forum, it really does give me the incentive to keep going.
Hi all. Right Gypsy of course I’ll come and bail you out when they come to lock you up! I totally agree with you about multiculturism. I’m an ex South African of Swedish and Scotts descent. My son has a Danish wife and my daughter is married to a Swiss. How am I doing? I’m not giving the Tennis brat a serve because he’s Greek. It’s his behaviour I object to not his country of origin. But we are all entitled to our own opinions.
CG I’m pleased for you that your Aqua therapy went off well. You are sounding more positive. Yes spring is defiantly in the air. Lots of blossoms out and it’s getting light earlier. Our power bill arrived yesterday and I almost fainted. So I’m looking forward to not having to heat the house. Don’t need the AC in summer as we get a lovely sea breeze through the house in the warmer months.
I had another eating episode last night. Hopped into a jar of peanut butter. Can you believe it? After that I was left to wonder what it is in our psyche that give us these food cravings. Maybe someone has done a thesis on it.
Enjoy the day team.
Xx woof woof.
Morning CG. Quite true and very insightful of you. I am like an irritable cat twitching its tail and looking for something to claw on atm. It seems I have entered the age of contrition, when life plays Russian roulette, culling my mates and family with funerals or worse! bugga. And fasting is not coming easy as all I want to do is eat and DRINK! ….sigh… part of me resents the hell out of being so inconvenienced by the aches and pains of aging fragility – I just don’t have the energy to bulldoze in and fix everyone up anymore! I am getting impatient with the life choices of others, because they affect me.(yes, I know that’s the 24/7 carer syndrome, but there’s no magic wand!).
I’m limited to the kitchen sink and talk about scotty! Never one to cajole and sugar coat the simple facts of life, here I am using all kinds of subterfuges to substitute social hour at the pub and pander to the palate of a die hard who won’t have a bar of ‘health’ foods! If it’s not potato or dripping in sauces, cream , wrapped in bread or pastry, it’s not food for leprechauns! (apparently). It’ll be a cold day in hell before I give in and gobble myself back up the scales, of course, but the will I’m pitted against is my own. So that’s anybody’s bet!
Ah well…..You are in the same virtual boat, re mobility, so don’t think I don’t hear the undercurrents of how frustrating it is for you. To have acreage, animals, big house, garden and weeeeds!(praise god it’s not the growing season! yet…. ) And all depending on you.
Your surrounds sound lovely. My garden is blooming too. Such a pleasant time of year here. Colder than usual winter,(like 10 to 25 degrees mostly) but, diabolically, because I like to be on the move in winter. It irritates me. I feel drawn to give up and let it steal my get up and go. It just feels so damn restful! Certainly the reptiles think so (spotted a monster python heading to hibernate in my ceiling again). I am never happy with their slidings above my bed in the night. But I have a caravan to sleep in if I choose.
I usually abandon the hut to them in winter, and go meandering (in between binge cleanouts of house and surrounds). It works well (as the scrub/weeds/grass stops growing in cold months)The pythons are good caretakers,(and repel squatters, because it’s well known I have monsters in my ceiling!) they cull the other rodent and possum invaders from the scrub and take off once the tin roof gets to roasting point in summer. MY hibernation time. As I said once before, Winter, or May through October is my play time, so my system is shot to hell. Grump….But My old mate is fighting his way back from the stroke… Can’t talk yet, but the gleam of recognition, and determination is in his open eyes. I can’t dishonour his indomitable spirit by giving up either. We fight – Independence is our God!
And staying out of the red zone weight wise has never been more important – I can’t afford to be a big old carpet snake sleeping off the winter! My house would be reclaimed by river scrub if I let it go all year round. Best stop whinging and get on with it. Chicken pie for lunch. And let’s see how I can get Kombucha tea into him. Probiotics are my latest focus. All good s**t. Hmmm. Carbonated? with lemon and ginger? yes, that should do it.
Thanks for listening, all. I not the thread is a bit empty these days. hope it means you are all out and about living the good life. So I won’t go the email route, CG, even if it ends up just you and me battling the odds. This is where it’s at.
So Hi Fit! glad you’re good. Havagoodweekend all. Cheers! Gyps
Hi there DETERMINATORS! I have been MIA for the past weeks.
MY Dad passed away last Saturday in comfort and peace surrounded by family. He was 91 on Sunday . I will spend the next week with Mum and my sisters in Sydney.Then return home.I want to thank my beautiful friend CG for all your love and comforting words over the last week.
I no doubt have much to catch up on with new members and the rest of the teams news.
Will be looking forward to coming back to a structured routine of work ,5:2 and running the house, though my OH has been just wonderful juggling things not to mention the antics of caring for Oscar.
Hope you are all well and using your AUSSIE DETERMINATION which will and does help with everything.
See you all in the next week. Meanwhile …… laugh and love whenever you can and love the ones you are with like there is no tomorrow….. hugs to all GO GAL xxxx
Posting in a hurry, I’m on the round of hospital visits again as my brother is not too good. Not too rushed to give out hugs {{ }} to you GG, so sorry for your loss. 🙁
Will try and get back later to actually read your posts Gyps, don’t want you wandering off again in a hurry. YY xx (X – that ones for you GG)
I have discovered Taylor’s “promised Land” shiraz. Mmmm, not bad. (low cal) Goes good with a fire in the new ‘happy garden’ setting. A bonus of winter. One has to love winter in the tropics. Have been experimenting with fermented veggies. only one step further to making my own wine. There is always something to do if one goes with the flow. Nite all xxx
Ah, so…..Up’s up ‘n’ awayyy! I’ll drink ta’ that! One of these days mayhap we’ll all get upta’ no good together.
And while I think about it, CG, a little way back you posted some concern about ‘starting to sound like face book….’ I wouldn’t worry, mate, you, us and co are nuthin’ like it. We actually talk (in sentences!) and its not all about abbreviating our existence to smart ass quips , soppy sentimentality, false facades or cartoon characters; supposedly depicting what one is too illiterate or brain dead to express in their own words. (true, I’m way over the fence in caricature, but every court must have its fool – just to make light of life’s BS, true?). And I don’t think you should stop posting updates on your recovery at all. It’s helpful, education-wise, to all back sufferers, the different aspects we chip in. Apart from that, it’s the focus of your life atm. Suffering in silence isn’t good for ya’! This ain’t facebook, it’s therapy mate!
Ahh, Sunday. And it’s grey, cold and rainy here. Good job there’s a python on the job, or the possums and white tailed rats(huge) would betaking liberties. Indeed, there’s always an UP side! enjoy the day all. I have a bunch of ripe bananas (god save me!) more muffins! xxx Gyps
Hi all. Go Gal I’m so sorry about your dad. Whatever their age it’s never easy loosing a loved one. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Gypsy, CG, Up and others, we all seem to have one failing ( I of course have many more. ) That is wine. Recently I was chatting to a doctor friend of mine and telling him that I did brain training exercises daily to try and avoid Alzheimer’s. He told me to drink more wine. Now that’s a prescription I’m happy to comply with!!
Well another 5:2 week starts tomorrow. I’m really going to try and be more disciplined. I’m about to look up some 5:2 recipes as I’m tired of the same old ones.
Enjoy the rest of the day team.
For those who have known me and my journey with Pepper the Poodle pup. He’s now eight months old and a very affectionate animal. His hair has grown so long as I’ve avoided having him clipped during this cold weather. I must have it done this coming week though as he looks like Gilbert Golly. Can hardly see out of his eyes, poor little beggar.
XX Doggy
Oh yes, I did drink too much last night and have had to take aspirin this morning but otherwise feel fine!
I am actually going to a painting thing this afternoon which is a kind of “dip and sip” In a 2 hour session in a Pig and Whistle in Brisbane I am meant to produce a decent looking elephant. We shall see. I think I will be dipping the paintbrush, not so sure about the sipping today! Let’s see if my headache completely disappears and I have a brain snap of some kind and think a glass of something is a good idea!
I’ve not yet gotten around to eating but the tummy is rumbling and it is 12 o’clock so had better remedy that. Painting is in 2 hours! I also have to fit in a dog walk before I go. Better get my skates on!
Remind me, GG. I have got the first ‘P’ (prepare?) but I have backslidden badly these past weeks and could do with re-grounding in the basics! I keep looking for CG’s daily pep talk, really hope she’s not doing it hard out there on her own. Glad you are having this time with family. Your dad had a long life and now you can celebrate all the beautiful memories, with those who shared them. Safe journey. xxx
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