Hello team. GG sorry you are not well. There seem to be a lot of bugs about once again. I’ve just come back from the local GP practise as I needed a referral to get a bone density scan. Most of those in the waiting room were coughing and sniffing. If I’d had a mask I would have worn it.
CG and Fit. Thanks for the tips. I’m defiantly going to make an effort to dish up my meals on a smaller plate. My hubby is over six foot and I’m 5.4 but I still eat the same amount as he does. It’s no wonder that I’m looking like Edid Blyton’s Wobbly Man.
I cooked up some Miso soup for lunch today and have another meal left for Thursday. Tonight it’s going to be smoked salmon and salads. I’ve also unearthed all sorts of herbal teas. I must check their caloric value but don’t think it mounts to much.
CG my only exercise is walking and I enjoy that. I’m going to enjoy it a whole lot more when I’m a few kilos lighter! My present aim is to lose 5 kilos by Christmas.
Cheers all and enjoy the day.
XX Doggy

Doggy and PH, count me in for losing 5kg by Christmas! That sounds doable if Jade doesn’t lead me too much astray in November 😉😂 As if I’ll need much leading!!! Lol! Best of luck with that bone scan, Dawg and just do what you can PH while on the move but don’t stress about it. 👍💪💚💕💞

Would love to do that but I feel like you, Fit!

Hi all. I’m in a bit of a rush today. Had to go to the furrier (podiatrist ) and he was running very late. I’m glad I took my iPad to do Sudoko as the reading of rubbish womens magazines gets my goat.
I had a BIG win last night. For many years I’ve been on antidepressants due to chronic back pain. Pain now over but left with depression. These are a major contributors to weight gain. Anyhow meds also help me to sleep so have been loath to try and come off them. Last night I managed to do without. I was so chuffed.
OK of to my weekly sewing group get together. It’s often more yakking than sewing but a nice catch up with the neighbours.
XX woof woof.

That’s great news, Doggy! You are doing brilliantly 👍😃

Fit you are a legend! I’ll be back with the AD gang after our family leaves this week. Probably start back on Monday and well and truly ready and NEED to do so. My clothes are screaming at me I reckon!! We’ve had so many lunches out at almost every place in the district I think but has been lovely to have them here. 🙂 Back home Friday after taking them back to Perth. Byee suejen XXXX

Hello everyone. I’m feeing very ordinary today as I had one of those nights where I just couldn’t sleep. I’m sure we all have them. Tossing and turning and keep looking at the clock. Anyhow I’m off to go and have a bit of colour in my hair plus a much needed cut so sure to feel better after that. I was also guilty of doing some unnecessary snacking while watching telly last night. The Peanut butter jar is now empty so that temptation will no longer be with me.
Another FD again tomorrow. I’ve got my meals sorted for that. I’m so hoping I see a favourable result on the scales come Friday.

Hi all, I’m a Kiwi girl in my mid 30’s with an awesome hubby and two gorgeous teens.
Am new to IF, started 3 weeks ago and I’d love to join the forum if you’ll accept a non Aussie?
I’ve searched for NZ forums but they all seem to be abandoned. I’ve never done the online posting thing, I’m not even on Facebook!!! But I think reading all the posts from people similar to me doing the same things will make this journey easier if I join in.
So how about it, can a kiwi take part here??

Hi LANY!YOU ARE VERY WELCOME TO JOIN AUSSIE DETERMINATION. You are now an important team member, Joining an international group with members that are not only from Australia…we hail from Ireland, USA,and Tasmania.
We are a very supportive group of professional women… there are no men on the team at present.
Most of us are into our 2nd year of 5:2 and have had amazing results.We have hit plateaus where our weight has been unmoveable despite following the fundermentals of this W O L and W O E….way of life…way of eating.
Do you have the “book” follow the plan and over time you will see the same amazing results that we have.
We follow the 4 P’s which are as follows
1…PLANNING…Planning your meals for fast and non fast days
2…PERSERVENCE…staying on the plan of fasting 2 days a week for a total of 36hrs with a calorie limit of 500.
3…PATIENCE…the weight will come off. Just wait
4…PERSISTANCE…Keeping to the prescribe plan of 5:2
It is not a DIET… 5:2 teaches you to make healthy food choices thst you can incorparate into your lifestyle without it disrupting your household.
As long as you have your head in the right space and close your mind off to those tempting treats that are always around…you cannot go wrong.
Anytime you need advice just put up your question …one of us will be there to answer and support you in the right direction.
Good luck and welcome to the thread.
YOU CAN DO THIS…..DO BRING IT ON…..GO GALXXXXX

Thanks Countrygal and go gal.
I’ve been reading through a lot of the old posts here and noticed that Go gal is a nurse…me too. One of the Drs I work with has been doing 5:2 all year and discussing the method with her is what got me reading about it. I’ve also got an exercise science degree and the nutrition science behind what we are doing really appeals to me. I haven’t lost anything yet, but for the first two weeks I was too scared to stand on the scales. The fact that none of my jeans fit when everything was comfortable at the start of the year was enough to tell me I needed to take action.
It’s the worst feeling I can recall having about myself when I stood in front of my wardrobe and knew that more than 1/2 of it wont fit if I try to wear it.
I’ve been super active for about 10years, running, weight lifting and for three years doing martial arts training so I was up to training twice a day at least two days a week.
My late 30’s body just can’t do that much and recover anymore and I think because I’ve been able to eat whatever I want with that kind of activity I’ve developed some really bad habits with sugar.
I don’t like bread or pasta but I could live on chocolate and licorice all sorts…apart from the fact that they are giving me massive cholesterol problems (partly hereditary too) and shrinking my clothes i actually want to show my children a better example of healthy moderate eating on NFDs.
I have finally stood on the scale this week, it read 66.6kg. I actually cried when I saw the number.
I’ve been 58.5kg for so long that I stopped weighing myself but the clothes told me something was really wrong.
For my three weeks of 5:2 I’ve found the fast quite empowering and manageable, not easy per se but not impossible. I plan them the night before and so far so good with sticking to the plan.
I’ve found the NFD much more challenging. I think I took the eat freely message too far so this week I’m planning to monitor and make sure I’m close to TDEE.
Thanks so much for reading and letting me vent, I think just feeling like I’m not alone in this makes me stay hopeful I can get back into my jeans and bring my bloods back into a healthy range.

Hi there CG and GG!
Nothing special planned for today but will be leaving my younger girl to the airport. I try to write shopping lists but there’s always the ‘oh, I forgot this and that’ moment! Our local supermarket has a monopoly at the moment and is quite expensive but there are plans for an Aldi to open soon, which will help.
GG, what a horrible dose you’ve got. I’m so glad OH has been looking after you so well and of course, fasting has to take a back seat for now. Hugs to you ((()))

Hello fellow ADs. Welcome to you Lany. We have had one or two Kiwis before but they dropped by the wayside. I’m in a far better frame of mind today, having had a really good night’s sleep. CG,I had a bit of a chuckle about your dentist. We got a new bloke here a few years ago and he told me I had a small crack in a crowned tooth and it needed to be replaced.- at a cool $2500.00. I hastened to tell him that he was diagnosing this from the same dental X Ray’s that two other dentists had seen before and they hadn’t seen any problems. Sharks are not only in the oceans.
So far I’ve not lost any weight, according to my scales. I’m a bit disappointed and if this trend continues I will have to look at doing three FDs a week to try and rectify the situation. I’m feeling well though.
We’ve a large weather system heading our way with flood warnings. CG I think it’s going to get to you in Gippsland too.
It’s now almost 10 am and I’ve not had any brekkie. I’m going to try and hold out till lunchtime and can then add an extra few calories to that. I do find the afternoons seem to drag so this might be the answer.
Happy fasting all.
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Hi there CG, we crossed! I’m starting my fd and will weigh in tomorrow (Friday). Not expecting a huge loss but anything at all will be a step in the right direction. Thank god I can’t bake or I’d be the size of an elephant! 😉😃

Whew, sorry to be awol for a few days – not used to having to keep my mind on my job lol. And this week I have an extra talk to give to the office I used to work with, so of course had said yes to that long ago and now it’s time to actually prepare something to say🤔

Big welcome to you Lany – love your sense of humor and determination. I’m the Yank in the group! I found myself in a similar situation, feeling the weight creep up (though due to post menopause, so about twice your age! Never mind, we’re all young at heart). Eyeing my clothes and feeling sad that few of them fit. With 5:2 I’ve lost ~ 20 lbs and am far healthier. And feel so much better. It’s good to confront your triggers, too – if it’s licorice for you, the best advice is, if you believe it’s a habit, then break it. Try to go 3 weeks without (you may have to build up to that). Just a thought, sweets habit was my problem, but different things work for different people – it’s what I love about sharing ideas on a forum. Most of us had never been on a forum before, but somehow we found each other and it’s been wonderful.

Ha ha Fit, legendary ice cream consumption is one of my talents too.🏅 Or was, before I found myself becoming lactose intolerant. Naturally I keep a stash of lactaid in my purse, BECAUSE YOU JUST NEVER KNOW.
GG, I had to have ice cream with my sore throat recently, too – just felt so good to put the fire out for a few seconds🔥☃ I’m so sorry you’re still feeling bad, but glad OH is taking care of you. 5:2 must wait until you feel better, I believe that’s a unanimous feeling. Also fairly unanimous that it takes a back seat to family celebrations, though sometimes I’m a bit too creative in defining a celebration. I’m just a celebratory kinda gal.☺️ So SJ, you enjoy your family, a fresh horse will be waiting for us next week🐎😊 I’ll save one for you too PH – just enjoy the camping!🚐💜

CG I hate to ask for your fruit and nut loaf recipe, because it sounds decadent but that is my fave combo. Will you share please? Brilliant to slice and freeze, though I’ve been known to enjoy a frozen cake….🙄 Those steel chompers of mine (caps) can bite through anything.⚔

Doggy, good to see your new deterrmination – the scales can be wicked and frustrating, but eventually they WILL capitulate. And I feel your pain re the dentist bill – just got the bills from my “pain management” 😱 (on top of the massive ER bill) and am thinking I will manage myself without their help from here on out. Should have known, since it takes place in a hospital….our med costs are out of control here.

Shout out to the rest of the team – hugs all – better go get myself ready for the day🚿👚👖👟💼🕶👹😎xxxx

So I slept in this morning, decided I’ll do some exercise tonight which meant I remembered to weigh myself.
Last checked on Tuesday before I decided to sync my schedule with everyone here….down 1.4kg in 3 days. Must be water weight but still encouraging.
Hope everyone else gets the same good results today😀

Hi all!
Big welcome to Neptune! We’re a friendly bunch here and delighted to encourage newbies. You’ve done well so far and you’ve seen the proof in your friend’s loss, so just go for it! 💪😃
Doggy, I agree that half a kg doesn’t sound like much but if you did that every week, you’d be really happy! Good advice from CG on the meds, I think but if you feel good carry on. Be kind to yourself, I think you’re doing really well since starting back 💕👍😃
CG, you always write about your surroundings with such love and joy that it’s infectious! I love imagining the scenes you describe. I have to deter the swallows who try to build a nest in the apex just above my patio doors so I know all about the mess they make. It’s impossible to get that mess off too! 😱
GG, hope you’re feeling better now. Good loss too, woohoo! Enjoy resting up and check out Poldark if you haven’t seen it yet, the lead actor is Irish….tall, dark and very handsome! Should have you feeling better in no time! 😉
I’m down by .9kg so happy with that. 65.8kg now but off to Kerry for the weekend so there will be lots of repair work to be done next week! 😱😳😋😉

Hi all. Welcome to you Neptune. It’s good to have a psychologist on board. Keeping on the 5:2 is a mind set thing. I got very dispirited 6 months ago and instead of giving myself a bit of a break, I gave myself a six month break. Needless to say a years of work went down the gurgler and I piled on 10 kilos. I’m determined not to do that again
CG I hear what you say about the meds but so far am coping well without them. I’m very aware of the signs of depression and am monitoring myself. I’m also loving hearing your stories about the farm and animals. I used to be a very keen gardener but interest has wained since my Total knee replacement and I’m not as agile as I was. I’m now sticking to containers. Yesterday I had a fun time planting out some herbs. Today I’m going to plant out some flowers. I love pansies with their cheery faces. Also putting in some Petunias and Lobelia. We’ve had sweet B all in the way of rain. We are still hoping for some to come down from that system that it lying off Qsland and NSW.
I have given MFP the flick. Im pig sick of all the ads that keep popping up. I now have a app called Fat Secret and it just as good if not better than the fore mentioned.
This morning I was woken by the morning chorus of birds. It’s the fist time this spring. We have lots of trees and shrubs about plus the bush just across the road. If we don’t close our front gate at night, we have the wallabies coming in a grazing on the plants. Not to mention the drippings they kindy leave all over the driveway.
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