Hi there Jade. I’m so sorry to hear that the drugs aren’t working for you…..in fact, making things worse. Have you considered going to a physio? If your appetite keeps dropping, I don’t think you’ll be needing any fds at all! 😶
I made my fish pie again but this time instead of topping it with mashed potato, I used mashed cauliflower. It was very tasty and filling. I’ve made enough for tomorrow and even some for the freezer. Feeling very virtuous indeed! 😇
We watched the opening ceremony of the olympics this morning. Parts of it were very impressive and the theme is a very worthy one, but I don’t think it was as good as London. A couple of Irish cyclists were in action but came nowhere. I don’t think we’ve any real medal chances this time around, except for one of our boxers, Katie Taylor….she’s an amazing athlete but I don’t really see boxing as a sport, I can’t watch it. 😱

A physio is a physiotherapist who uses a variety of treatments to deal with muscle and/or skeletal problems. They can do manipulation, massage, heat treatment, ultrasound, traction etc depending on the problem. It is important to find a reputable one who won’t make matters worse by ‘adjusting’, as you put it! When I had my neck problem, the physio did a mixture of heat, ultrasound and traction. He also gave me some gentle exercises to do at home. I haven’t had any pain since even though a scan showed arthritis. OMG, you’ve done all 16 exercises, no wonder you’re still suffering! Obviously, the drugs have scrambled your brain! 😱😜

Hi all. Jade, Fit has described it correctly but I guess it is what you guys call a Physical Therapist. In typical australian fashion we shorten physio therapist to physio!

No 5/2 news here. I have been battling another migraine cluster so have not been doing much including posting on here. It isn’t over yet. I will try to fast tomorrow.

Hi All Up sure hope your migraine eases soon. Wretched things aren’t they. {{{ }}} Look after yourself & take it easy.
Jade we need a pic or a video of you putting out the trash. that should go on our FB page 🙂 Was the injection you had a cortisone injection or something different? If so surprised you’d be having another one so soon. They usually give you relief for 3 – 6 months. Maybe it was something different. Please do book into the physical therapist. All you have to say is that under no circumstances do you want manipulation. They can do plenty more for you than that. My physio (yes here we go with the abbreviating again!) took quite a few weeks of different treatments before she hit on the right one for me last week – helped enormously. Was more like a massage whereas up until them she’s been gently stretching my neck & getting me to work against her pressure. Until then keep up with your floor routine dear & you can imagine you’re in the Olmypics 🙂
CG horrible day coming up here. Well bit of sun now but soon it will be gloomy & bucketing down again. Gone from one to the other all morning & quite cold. Some Olympics watching coming up & a Western AFL Derby to watch this afternoon. And CG yours is the next video that should appear on our FB page in your wellies/jamies/raincoat combo. Sounds very fetching!! Fit….you have to get in on the action dear!!! Please join FB & find the FB page – get someone to help you, though if you can manage the forum FB should be easy 🙂 Bet you’re looking forward to Monday for your sister YEAH!!!
Hi to GG Gyps PH and our newbies. It’s so cold here but I’m going to try and restrain my weekend overindulgences so the scales don’t creep up. Then I’ll be ready for a good week. suejen XXXX

Late post tonight. Have spent a wonderful day with OH and family welcoming our new addition of our great neice . WHO CAME INTO THE WORLD ON SATURDAY MORNING AT 4AM. She is the most perfect of any baby I have seen . 3.4kgs of magnificance! Such a special day also of rememberance as it is also 12mths since my Dad’s passing,so a day of love, happiness mixed with emotion. Dad has been around me for afew weeks now ….a very strong presance.

This week I will do the 5:2 …No 4:3 or B2B, just the plan. My weght this morning 78kgs so a loss of .3 since Friday’s weigh in.
Total loss for the week 1.8kgs …it may be only a fluid loss BUT a good one.

Are we planned,prepared for tomorrow,We will be persistant and patent…..BRING THIS FAST DAY ON!
Have a good one team. Tomorrow is another day and we will embrace it with every challenge that may come with it.
FIT- Thoughts are with you. Hope all goes well with your sister and her carer.
Hi to PH, GYPS, UP, CG JADE AND SJ. NEWBIES WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU….KEEP THE AD STRONG!…….GO GAL🙆💖💖💖💖

Hi GG all that wonderful news sounds great….just what you need! And yes yes yes to a planned prepared week of 2 FD’s and moderation in between. sj xxxx

Hi all, touching base as I have about an hours downtime. Still very busy and so tired at night that I just drop off in front of the television. The kids are camping for two days so have been making a concerted effort to finish a few things while they are away then it is back to having fun. Went to the pool this morning for the first time in weeks and felt so good. Doctors appointment at 1pm so can’t post for long as I need to shower and get dressed to go to town again. Am having success with the fasting each night and until 11am each day but not getting back into it properly until next week.

GG Well done…what a great loss. And a lovely little baby to spoil!
Jade sounds like you are still struggling, ease up on those exercises for a bit and only just do the 4 hey!! A massage from a physiotherapist or osteopath would be great at this stage if you can find one. Do they have hydrotherapy pools anywhere near you. These are pools heated to around 36 degrees and are usually attached to a rehabilitation centre. The hydro pool in Coffs is what keeps me moving. I was so pleased to be able to go today…really loosens everything. Sort of like a big spa. When We had the farm I had a spa on my verandah and would get into it every day after work with a nice Gin and Tonic, those were the days!!…

Keep up the good work SJ and Fit..sounds like you are both going well with your 5.2. hope the clip usher of migraines soon passes UP. You get them far too often..must be hard to stay focused. And CG..worrying about Vella already..mother hen you. Best go and get in that shower.💜💜💜💜

SJ-I am with you today….fasting was easy as I too had blood pathology fone this morning.
I am inthe throws of sobbing intermittantly at the moment. I think it has to do with Dad telling me not to cry for him ,when I had those precious 14 days …just Dad and me…..Well that worked for awhile …..now the tears are just coming ,as today is the anniversary of his passing. AND it is his birthday tomorrow as well…..😓

HERE HERE …..LETS GET ON WITH IT TO BECOME HEALTHY AND STRONG…..GLAD TO HEAR THAT THOSE OF US FASTING TODAY HAVE GOT OUR 4 P’S GOING, Have a good one !…… GO GALXXXXXXX

G’day everyone, I have been MIA for a few days. I love having a break from the computer when I am not working.
Fast day today – have had nothing but herbal teas and am just about to eat my egg salad for lunch.
Weighed myself on Friday following my fast day number 6. My starting weight three weeks ago was 79.8 and on Friday morning….(drum roll)…77.6! Yay. That is heading in the right direction for sure.
Hubbies 50th over the weekend and the cake I made was senBLODDYsational! Chocolate, on chocolate with more chocolate as requested. I gained weight just looking at it, but I refrained on Saturday night as I had a couple of drinks. I did however partake in a slice yesterday – along with all of the nibbly foods that were around. Hopefully it has not undone my efforts.
I have noticed today I am feeling the hunger like last week after my binge on the weekend. So it makes sense that fasting after bingeing is more difficult than following mindful eating.
I am loving this WOL (see what I did here? I am getting the hang of it). It really is the easiest WOE (again! look at that) I have ever come across. I have everything crossed I am able to maintain it.
Ok, so good luck with your day, fasting or otherwise. I am off to eat my egg salad and read back through all of your posts from the weekend to see what you have all been up to.

All the best

smiles
Mandyxxx

Hi all!
Yes, I’m fasting too but you all have a head start on me. Never mind, I’m feeling good because after two nfds I’m 100g down! Ridiculous, I know, to be happy about something so tiny but it means I’m staying on track instead of going back up in between fasts…..so excuse me while I woohoo!😆
Aw, GG! My heart breaks for you. Grief has a way of taking over at times and all you can do is ride through it. Cry and remember all your precious memories and know that you have loved and been loved greatly. Sending you big hugs((( (💚💚💚))))
PH, that’s great that you are back enjoying the pool. Hope all went well at the doc’s.
SJ, I’m sure you’re doing a great job on those accompaniments….. I think you’re amazing. How did the cholesterol check go? Do you take statins? I must get mine checked soon. Well done on the positive attitude to getting stuck into 5:2 again! 👍💪
CG, I hope Bella starts to feed properly for you but you’ve done the right thing in getting the vet and you’re taking every precaution, so try not to worry.
Mandy, go you! Not only rocking this wol but also the lingo! 😃💪👍 That’s a fantastic loss so far! Wow, that cake sounds absolutely heavenly! Mmmm😋 Ok, I better stop thinking about it and drooling…..not a good look! 😜 Best of luck for the rest of the week 💪😃
UP, how are you now? I hope the headaches are receding. 💕💚

Hi SJ, it’s sunny and 18 degrees here, so a very pleasant day. But jumping up and down in the cold would probably burn some cals, so maybe that’s a good idea too! Your OH does sound a bit cruel but that’s just another thing we have to learn to cope with and power through in this wol…..stay strong and get off to bed with a good book! 💪😃 I’ve been inspired by you to do a little tinkling at the piano myself, just trying (very badly) to pick out a few chords to sing along to. My piano belonged to my dad and was his pride and joy, so it’s good to play it, even just a little bit.

Hi there Jade! Lassoing wrenches? No wonder your back is in bits! But well done on saving the Nov trip….. I think I would go into a serious decline if you have to postpone again 😱😫 One HB egg is certainly not a ditch so well done on choosing wisely in the snack department. Have a lovely catch up with your d and saddle up that horse whenever it suits you. I can’t believe the amount of work you have to do…..did you actually get any proper holidays at all? I’m about to enter my cals for today’s fast in MFP. Feeling rather full after salmon and tons of veg, plus some fruit for dessert, so not sure I’ve kept below 500 ….eeek!

HI everyone Up sorry you’re still being plagued by headaches…so debilitating for you. Have you ever been to a specialist re your migraines? They seem to be able to help some people these days. A visit to your D at the weekend LOVELY and no alcohol to boot! You’ll be able to stay on track. And good on you for even trying a fast with how you’re feeling AND for keeping the cals pretty low anyway. 🙂 here’s to feeling better pretty soon.
Fit we’re twins you & me both had salmon. Mine was a new recipe I tried & really easy. You just press some lemon rind/parsley/chives on top of the salmon, spray some oil on, & bake in the oven. Yummy but next time I’d add in some lemon juice poured over as well.
Jade your physio might be worth checking out but……you’ll have to tell us whether he is or not after you meet him! Oh 4 hours sleep is just a nightmare. Had a few short nights lately too but not usually that bad. You gotta stop overdoing things my dear. Are you your own worst enemy?? Just wondering after you mentioning doing all 16 exercises 🙂 I’ve been told a few times that I’m an all or nothing girl kinda thing. I go overboard when I decide to do something eg a new diet or a new exercise program. I have to have it ALL worked out, organised, buy new stuff, find the perfect program for me………..then try to do it all perfectly 🙂 instead of just making a few small changes or doing 2 or 3 new exercises. DUH!!! Thank goodness 5:2 has saved me from myself. If we don’t hear about you making an app’t soon we might be jumping up & down outside YOUR window!!
Fit you’re luckier than me that you got your dad’s piano. I had always been told that I’d get my dad’s but then he got an itch in his later years to play the organ & went & sold the piano! Bummer….it was a pianola too, you know the kind that you used to load paper rolls into & it would play a marvellous tune for you. I was endlessly fascinated by watching the keys bouncing up & down all by themselves. I just hope he got a good price for it!! But then he just loved his organ & would get up early in the morning, put on his headphones so he didn’t wake mum & practise away. He was still going to the OLD folks homes in his early 90’s & playing them the old songs on his keyboard that he replaced the organ with. Being an old schoolteacher he used to recite them all the old school poems as well. The oldies loved it 🙂
Well I made it to bed early last night safely. Just had more cuppas plus ONE little cube of LF cheese that I nibbled away on veeerrryy slowly.

Today I go the dr to get the results of my CT scan then having a cuppa with a new lady at church at her place. Then better make my next app’t with the physio as she wanted to see that before she works on me again. But it IS much improved thank goodness. And thank goodness to the sun YES the sun!! is shining here & the sky is blue with just a few friendly looking clouds so looking forward to a nice day. Might even get a walk in. Have a lovely day all. suejen XXXX
Gyps thinking of you & the leprechaun as you get through his treatment & battle the system together. GG hope the smiles have won with memories of your dad. CG hope Bella is improving…let us know. XX

Hi all!
Very late checking in today. Went to get my hair done this morning and then off to buy some really light clothes for the trip to Spain. Very happy to find I needed a size down in lots of things even though the scales haven’t moved that much. Yippee!
UP, I hope you’re beginning to see the end of that migraine cluster. I’m sure you must have tried everything under the sun, but my daughter was advised to try an aspirin a day to help with blood flow as her migraine was made worse by constriction of tiny blood vessels near the base of the brain. Enjoy the time with your daughter 💕
SJ, I find salmon so easy and filling too. Sometimes we sprinkle it with chilli flakes, black pepper and a dash of olive oil before putting in the oven….simple and yummy! 😋 Your dad sounds like a great character, what a brilliant thing to be doing into his 90’s! It must have been fantastic to see a pianola in action…..just like all those old western movies. My dad used to help with the ‘old folks’ too and he used to sing for them at their annual outings and he was a former teacher too….so we definitely are twins! 👭
CG, I’m glad to hear Bella is improving. I’m sure she’ll go from strength to strength in no time. As you can see, I’m taking full advantage of my new freedom. It’s not that we were with my sister every day but we were always ‘on call’ or dropping in groceries or making phone calls…..so life is really looking up! 👍😃 Well done on your loss, brilliant! 💪💚💕

Hi all!
Grrr CG! I hate losing a long post! 😡 Pity our weight doesn’t get lost quite so easily! That’s brilliant news about Bella, she’ll be thriving now and you can relax now and enjoy watching her get big and bold! You did all the right things and have shown what good instincts you have. I had to laugh at the suicidal custard tart that just jumped into your mouth! Lol! 😂😋
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No! It’s supergran! PH, I’m exhausted just reading about everything you’ve achieved in such a short space of time. Save a few projects to keep yourself occupied when your visitors. I’m glad you’ve been back to the pool, your aching muscles and joints must be loving it! 🏊😃👍
Jade, you poor thing…..you really don’t need work problems on top of all you’re going through at the moment! I think Trump and many others in public life have created this horrible culture of criticism, naming and shaming where personal insults and nastiness have taken the place of sensible discourse and debate. Ok, Fit, don’t get carried away! 🤐 A couple of crepes and 800 cals sounds like a win to me, so well done on the damage limitation. I must give you my mobile number, I’d love to receive one of your inappropriate texts, I bet they were a hoot! 😱😳😂
Love to all the rest of the gang 💕💚💞

Hi Jade! Everything is just fantastic here because I’ve just heard my daughter has been offered her first job as assistant psychologist! I’m so thrilled for her because it’s been a long, tough road to getting her foot onto this first rung of the career ladder. I think my face is going to crack from grinning so much! Doing a happy dance here but I have my actual dance class tonight, so I’m sure my feet won’t touch the ground at all because I’m floating on air! 😃💚😃 Gosh, five lbs down and gone for good…..bravo! I suppose there has to be a silver lining to all the #*%~ you’ve been going through. I just hope there’s enough of you left to hug when you get here! 💕💚💞👭 Congrats to the US ladies gymnasts…..absolutely stunning!

Thanks, Jade, CG and UP. 😃 I’m still on cloud nine! Up, I’m so glad to hear your headache is gone at last. Have a lovely visit with your daughter. 💕💚

HI All wow some good news all around it seems. Fit you’re on cloud nine re your D – congrats to her! And talk about a happy dance tonight – yeah 🙂
CG and Bella another good news story esp with Bella sucking your fingers today. That must have felt good! Up your migraine has gone….oh thank goodness, you can think straight! And you’re back posting. Great news about what your D’s been up to as well. Oh Jade sending profane rants that you don’t even remember you sent!! Boy those meds really did scramble your brain didn’t they. And not an enjoyable task to now have to fix all that up with friends but I’m sure when you explain they’ll understand – well true friends sure will. If anyone can do the peacekeeping YOU can 🙂 Wow out of all that drama a 5lb loss Jade though sweat tears and sheer random insanity eh?! Do hope we’re hearing good news from you soon esp about an app’t with someone. Feeling 1,000 years old is NOT funny. My physio also does dry needling as it’s called here & it works for me like acupuncture does. They just twist the needle a bit to release the tight muscle – sounds bad but after it’s gone twang it feels so much better & you know they got the spot.
Well my CT scan results were not good & I’ve been sent in a bit of a spin over them. My neck is a mess – had to sit down with mr google & interpret the 2 page report after I saw my dr friend. Scan has thrown up all sorts of other just possible nasties that we have to rule out so had 2 tests on Tuesday & another coming up on Friday. CT shows that I have a plaque buildup in the carotid artery & Friday’s test will clarify that issue. Not sure what we do after that. My dr says we’ll be seeing a bit of each other! Mainly I have to work with my phsio to correct my posture as my spine is slumping (also osteoporosis) & that’s causing the neck issues. So really I’m in a wait and see mode till I get results back. Lots of degenerative changes & inflammation. Anyway let’s not spoil the good news day 🙂

Onto 2nd fast for the week. Had my morning coffee & that’s it for a long while. Will cook my favourite sausage & lentil casserole for dinner sort of a dahl really but yummy and filling for a FD. Then weigh-in tomorrow & hoping for good results ……..don’t we all! Have a great FD all those doing it today. suejen XXXX

Morning team, oh CG how true, we are our elders now, all these health battles were to be expected. Except that i didn’t expect them, because in my head I’m not really this old😌.Glad to have you all along for the ride.
SJ, fingers crossed for good solutions for your neck issues.🙏 Knowledge is power, and your Aussie determination is strong. Not always easy to stay positive, I know. Glad you have a good physio to help. I’m sending healing vibes, with soft hugs {{{}}}. Thank you for explaining the needling! It is a new thing and I’m wary of new things now, makes a big difference to know it helped you☺️ Hey nice job on the FD💪 Oh and no worries, all rants were humorous, and no one here would be surprised by a few F-bombs.

Isn’t it amazing that Fit, Up, and I all have Ds in psychology? Any others? How wonderful that both your Ds are so well employed! My D’s licensing exam is next week, then she can look for a position. Jobs are too scarce to apply before then. We def need a new chapter for her asap! Oh and Fit, maybe I’ll bring you this huge sack of lentils I bought. They’re great though, when cooked they can almost disappear into casseroles and stews for added fiber, even if other beans are in there. Might need to turn on the fan later😉💨
Up, have a lovely visit with your d in Sydney, so glad the headaches have subsided. X

Shout out to PH, who has probably already done 10,000 more things than I’ll do today. Go get ’em, girl, make those memories💕

Good luck to all fasting, is it CG and Fit today? Just love the updates on Bella, the docs use that phrase “cautiously optimistic” and it seems fitting – big improvement but the whole team is with you on the maternal worry, CG. Holding you in my thoughts😘 Big hugs to all – jadexx🔆

You can do it, Fit!!🏋 I’m over here, cheering you on. This thing needs a pompom emoji!!
Believe it or not, I’ve put half a cup or so of cooked lentils into shepherd’s pie, veggie soup, anything where the odd extra veggie (and they’re so like peas, not beans) won’t stand out. I’m not a huge fan of lentil soup, a bit too much of a good thing there for me.🙄
Road trip today – FINALLY – though only a day trip. At least we’re technically “taking a trip” before the summer ends. Dogs are going with us, so we’ve packed 18,000 gallons of water and will no doubt stop that many times for all the various inner workings of the passengers😂 Cheers!xx🔆🚙🐶🐶