Seriously, the number of people who eat Bird’s Eye steamed fish, I think they are missing a great marketing opportunity!
Here in Qld I would be considered a mexican as I come from NSW.
Isn’t he a cat in the henhouse, Gypsy? Anyway enough of pedantics!

Welcome, Ozzie girl.

Doggie – I had the same rant yesterday at work – how is it that each there is a social gathering at work, the “girls” are expected to set-up or help with cakes or whatever, and the ‘boys’ simply turn up for beer or (very rarely) heavy lifting or moving? When I jokingly mentioned it later, I was told, Social club is run by “girls” as they are better at such stuff. I was tossing up whether to bring it up at next staff meeting, or to let it go and not sound whingey and princessy.
Anyhow, ate my body weight and then some yesterday (I have to STOP CHEESE), so sticking to straight and narrow FD today – so no calories until lunch at 12 noon. I didn’t realize but had a moment of truth when I entered Asahi Beer in my calorie app – it was 400 cals! for one measly bottle that I didn’t even much like, I prefer white wine that the function organizers had run out of…
Welcome back Andrew, and welcome Ozziegirl.

Ha, Lotus. Husband fail!
Dogs, sorry it spoilt your day. Maybe you could have tried a quiet word without losing it but I know. You want to say something but don’t want to come across as humourless.
I find this all the time on various topics such as homosexuality, sexism towards males etc. Women complain about sexism but then say outrageous things about men.
Anyway, it is such a put down isn’t it, to call someone a girl in that context. Of course in other contexts, it is perfectly OK. I picked someone up for calling her daughter’s flatmate a “little girl” when she was being a bit critical of her. Clearly anyone living on their own is not a little girl. It was a put down.

Morning all. Well we had some heavy showers overnight and it’s looking pretty grey out, a bit breezy, but nothing threatening as yet. No definite cyclone watch, so it could still fizzle to a low. tho doubtful with actually 3 potential blows brewing off shore. Some one will cop this lot. A bit ‘erk’ if you let it, but I just do the fundamentals (stock, stack and “Steady as she blows!”) and don’t look at the media hyping ‘inflaters’. Not that I don’t commend the ones who storm chase and risk harm to keep the public informed. My (deceased)son was a news and documentary cameraman/journo at times of disaster ( a stringer for the Southern media) He free lanced and actually won several awards (like the one hanging on a harness from a helicopter over a bushfire, he located trapped survivors and saved lives) . But the various newsmongers sitting safe at a desk, miles away, with their libraries of said footage, tend to hammer us with re-runs of past destruction while they’re waiting (in hopes? it sometimes feels like!) of the real thing! It gets stressful, to say the least (one does NOT want to re-live that experience as a mum, or a blow like Yasi, I can assure you!). I still have a direct line to the storm birds (My boy’s ground zero mates) If it’s coming my way one of them will tell me. Or they might arrive (From far and wide) with their cameras to use my place as a base, so they can be in range when/if it hits the coast. In which case I’ll be busy shovelling food into them, and they’ll no doubt raid my still for a rum or two. And yes, Doggy, I have a 5KVA generator and plenty of fuel, to keep the Sav Blanc cold, GG! (did you know Yalumba has it in a cask?).

I’m away to make my soups and cauliflour pasta to freeze. Not letting a mere cyclone put me off track! I am holding at 85.8!kgs and it’s GOING DOWN! will check you all out later, don’t worry if I am offline for a bit. Busy. xxxGyps PS.. tsk tsk, CG, do try to keep your togs on!

Thanks Suejen and Lotus for your comments. I’ve just watched the video. It’s very good. After belonging to golf clubs etc for years I got fed up with it always being the “girls ” that did the catering etc etc. Since moving back to Tassie I’ve not joined for just this reason.
Congratulations to those of you who have lost weight and now fit into smaller sizes. I recently bought myself a pretty blouse. It’s just that weenie bit too tight still but I am determined to fit into it with comfort within the month.
FD here but so far I’m doing fine and not hungry.
Gypsy I’m so sorry to read about your son. Yes we all know about people who are doers and not oohers. Your son was obviously a doer. Batten down those hatches and stay safe.
I’m going to go to bed an hour earlier toningt. Pepper the pooch is still waking me up very early so I’m going to go to plan B.
DOGGY

I wish I could lose it in my top half CG, it always goes from my bum amd thighs first (not really complaining but it aint that big) haha! I would love to lose it up top and in my arms but I guess that is not the way I am built. I am sure it will go eventually…

Hope those cyclones disappear Gypsy, apparently Cyclone Nathan is in QLD as well.

Can you please tell me what type of Birds Eye fish you buy Doggy?

Hi to all the newbies and Andrew from Castlemaine, looking forward to reading your posts!!

FD for me tomorrow, I am looking forward to it. Have a great night everyone.

Me too CG – another FD on Friday for me. Good idea with veggie soup (love it) , but think it might trigger carb craving! Love bread with my soup. Oh well, as you say…TOMORROW we can have it. CM x

Doggy – I agree with your rant, in that context you do not call a woman a ‘girl’ because used like that it is obviously meant as a derogatory term. I have no problem with ladies doing the catering at events if they want to, but it should be understood that men should get stuck in too. I remember as a young teacher that the males on staff expected the women to make the tea at breaktime. As a coffee drinker, I had no intention of making tea that I wasn’t even going to drink, so when the first male walked into the staffroom after me, I politely pointed him in the direction of the kettle and teapot. From then on, whoever was first in made the tea or coffee for everyone else, regardless of whether they were male or female. On a more serious note, there was a report in the newspapers here a few days ago about an Irish trained surgeon (I’m ashamed to say), female, based in Sydney, who advised her female students to give in to the sexual advances of their superiors because it would be too damaging to their careers not to do so or to report the behaviour! I was appalled and outraged – this is wrong on so many levels, I can’t even express myself properly. It makes my blood boil that men still behave like this when in positions of power and that a female would advise her students to go along with it. It’s like she’s giving permission to the men to do this and I’m sure there are male students listening to her and storing the information away for the future. Sorry to go off track into a very serious subject but I feel very strongly about this, especially as I’m the mother of two daughters who are just setting off into the world of employment. Ok….time to breathe and stop ranting.
Lotus – your OH will have to think carefully before speaking in future! Dangerous waters!! I think it’s a brilliant idea to get rid of clothes that are too big and treat yourself to a new pieces, which are a great incentive to stay on track. Is there anywhere you could get your good suits altered if they are in too good a condition to give/throw away?
Gypsy – sorry to hear about your hero of a son, and glad that his mates are still keeping an eye out for you. Keep cosy and come safely through the storm.
Charlie’smum – so thrilled for you that you get to spend quality time with your amazing mum. I think that generation were made of great stuff! Enjoy this precious occasion.
Weighed in this morn…..one kilo down and 2cm off hips! Very pleased with that 🙂

AD is now 4th overall in most popular forum! Especially well done to CG for bringing us all together and keeping us going.

Time for a proper check-in…

So where have I been hiding? Had a bit of a health problem. Without going into too much detail, a diagnostic procedure turned into a surgical procedure, which included a nervous wait on a biopsy and a rather unpleasant post-op infection.

On the plus side, a trip to the Halls Gap Jazz Festival and a trip to Adelaide to celebrate the 30th birthday of the love of my life’s eldest child.

The yucky medical stuff involved a boring diet of bland stuff which nearly drove me mad.

Finally broke through the 88kg “glass floor” and have been consistently around 87.5kg.

Also broke through the 30 “obese” BMI and into the 29-something “overweight” bizzo. Another “tick that box” thingy.

Kept up the walking as much as possible under the circumstances. Today included a brisk 4km walk that burnt around 300 calories (according to Runkeeper).

Back to 5:2 next week Monday and Wednesday.

Anyone read the fast beach diet? Anyone tried it out? I bought the book, and plan to do it see if non FDs can be better tweaked.

Hi countrygal. Well done on your weight loss u have done so well. I need to get back into the diet got 2 stone to loose by September. I just seen that you have king Charles spaniel. So have I , I got a black and tan one. Hes lovely. I enjoy walking him. Im going to start bk sunday in 5 2.

Sorry Bryn, forgot to welcome you to 5:2! Your on the right track here. You will feel great, but unfortunately you will also have the horrible side effect of weight loss!!! Yay! I’m hooked & the forum is like having a bunch of friends along with you for the ride. Good luck & remember it gets easier the further in you go. CM

OH MY GOODNESS!! Last logged onto this AD Thursday last week and have just spent a few hours reading to catch up – my eyes are sore – I just have to come in more often. OK so …

Welcome back Andrew – I wondered if you would resurface again – it is good to have a male perspective sometimes …

so my comments on past few pages of posts

Calling people girls doesnt rub as much as “Girlie” aargh! And I hate it how we speak of our Prime Minister as Tony or Julia (past times) or Kevin etc … no matter who holds this position, and no matter what we think of them and their policies, the position should demand respect and they should be called Mr, Miss or wahtever. It is the position that deserves the respect – Never heard Robert Menzies being called Bob wne he was being spoken to. Any way – ranting is over now.

Clothes – I take the too big ones to Salvation Army or Smith Family or whatever and donate and then buy more from the same place .. clears out the cupboard, benefits others through donation and benefits also with fund raising and less out of my pocket when I buy.. win win situation – will buy nice new ones when at my goal weight.

Welcome everybody who have joined since I last logged in …

I eat four bean mix and tinned tuna and a piece of fruit on FD. It is easy, portable and I dont have to think about what I am and am not eating – just grab the tins and go. Also have done some maths and as I try not to eat after 7pm at night and dont have breakfast I figure that I am fasting for 17 hours every day that is not a FD.

My thoughts to everybody who have had medical issues, family issues and my jealousy to those who are travelling or having visitors.

Anyway weigh in tomorrow – look forward to all yuor posts and how you are all going.

Hi Gang! So far so good, lots of heavy rain, but the trajectory (of cyclone Nathan) for land fall is about 300k’s further North at this point, other side of Cairns. (Bugga, surviving son is in Cairns!), but they reckon it’s going to veer out to sea again. They usually intensify when that happens,and come in again, somewhere further along. Ah, well, par for the North.

I am having a FD. finally found the konjak noodles in Woolworths, Yum, going good with my lean beef and tomato bolognaise sauce. only 220 cals so far.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and comments. Welcome to newbies. I’m sure I’ll be fine (and this old hut has withstood for 120 odd years). Getting the ghist that you are all doing amazingly well, but haven’t had time to read up all. We ARE growing at a rate of knots! And coming fouth! Great info Andrew! Sorry for your health issues, but glad you made it back.

Well done C! & G! (the gluggy glue girls!)

Agree re sitting on the fence about being a ‘girl’, CG,(it’s all in the context) but definitely won’t cop ‘girly’! And sexual harassment is a recipe for a put down few get up from in my orbit (the pen is more emasculating then a surgical instrument in the right hands..)I have sorted many a chauvinist out on the job front. NEVER accept gender abuse! the bigger they are the harder they fall! and someone is always their boss somewhere, follow the chain and go through the channels, (Or just record on your phone and stick it on an intercom if all else fails).
As to catering being considered the province of women (as barbeque is man’s business? tut, tut) one can easy fix that by presenting shop bought biscuits, (preferably stale),or something else equally un-appetizing. Only on throw away plates, no napkins and if savoury, always forget the salt and pepper. Which is usually what males do when it’s left to them.( and may I state there are many males who do love to cater and are exceptions to that sexist statement!) but most females can’t abide the male chauv’s version, or wax lyrical on the criticism, thus the males get off the hook! Have you ever thought they do it on purpose? Two can play that game.

Conversely, just ignore the command to do it, or refuse outright, (like they do,) We HAVE equal rights, it just remains to assert them on equal terms, that a male understands. And who cares if he doesn’t accept it? just don’t do it! If it’s not part of your job description, it’s a courtesy, either do it with a good grace because you want to, or not at all. I don’t do domestics. Everybody knows I don’t. Only the less perceptive are dumb enough to think it’s because I don’t know how! ( I mean, We didn’t have a central sterilizing department for theatre instruments when I started nursing, or an automatic pan flush, besides I started my career as a pantry maid… so how dumb can they be?) Just make your choice, girls. No need for a song and dance, just a bit of a grin and something like.. “In a pigs eye!” ..or “You looking for food poisoning?”…..”I don’t do domestics”… “Nope, you’re turn.”…”Hah! call for take out”..”You don’t need a cook, you want a CHEF, mate, check the male room…” etc…

I fear we will never lose discrimination until females stop expecting males to do all the changing. The younger generation don’t see the division so much and it is slowly disappearing on the job front. Vive` la dif’france, I reckon. I miss being a helpless little female.. (Can’t think who blew my cover…) Cheers, gotta go, the pot plants are floating…. It rains. xx Gyps

Thanks for the support countrygal. That be great I need help and support. Yeah I love cavaliers hes my 1st one. I have 3 small children and hes marvellous with them. How have you done altogether on 5 2 x