Ooh Taco that sounds yum. Always thought about making my own but never quite got there. If it’s a simple recipe & you’ve road tested it already! I’ll be trying it for sure. Thx. I was very happy today. I bought 2 pairs of pants over the summer but one black pair I’ve never worn as the waist was too tight & squished me into a real muffin top. But I took them up today and………I wore them!! There’s definitely still some improvement to go but I was content enough to wear them & could see how much better they looked than 8 1/2 kilos ago. Gotta love it. Byee sj

Wow, always so much to read and always, some wise words.

Congrats to Gunna. Fantastic!

And CG,you are right about beating ourselves up for small treats. It is silly but easy to do. In my case, I think I am impatient especially now that I am away. I wasn’t this obsessive at home!

Gypsy, I see you have worked out that no, I am not a new granny merely excited about a much more boring addition to my pantry, the corn thins.
I have 4 children of prime breeding age but no one seems to be thinking about it yet, all with good reasons, but I long to have a grandchild one day! Preferably before I am completely decrepit! That is why I have a puppy!

The in utero stuff is interesting isn’t it, Doggy. It is responsible for all sorts of things. Having worked in disabilities for many years, I sometimes wonder how any of us mange to be born healthy. So many things can go wrong, yet most of us are just fine!

I am sure the health IQ of this group must be zooming up the charts, even for those who have dodgy backs etc, everybody’s knowledge, behaviour and enthusiasm can’t help but have an impact on our actual health. So exciting!

morning ADers! I’m still in bed this lovely fast day, conveniently coincided with the first of the tours to look at high school for master 1, (eek not ready for high school yet) so I’ve enjoyed a slow start to my day rather than a chaotic one where I need to have left for work by now! The kids are even relishing in the rare watching of tv in the morning!
So far have had a cup of peppermint tea (my new fast day starter as green tea didn’t seem to agree with me) & I have my trusty water bottle by my side. Lunches are all packed and kids fend for themselves for brekkie which removes a lot of temptations yay! Have a great fast day everyone!

Hi All!
Still finding it odd that you are all just getting up while I’m about to get ready for bed.
Won’t be even attempting to do fast day myself until Friday because I have two meals out with family tomorrow! I’m going to make the best choices I can, but at the end of the day, I’m going to enjoy precious time with the people I love most in the world! This wol really is the best!
Happy fasting to all my AD pals….I know I would not be as far down this road as I am without your support and encouragement. 🙂 🙂

Thanks a lot CG, Fit, for your support and kind words. I do have a busy day at work but tummy gurgles are distracting LOL. Will get a hot cuppa now- should be ok with that till lunch 🙂

I have to say, that the entire hunger pang stuff is after many months, and probably because in the last few days the food was well within TDEE but really high-carb. Note to self- do not fall in the same trap again!

Greetings fellow AD’s. FD here too. I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned this before but I’ve found a good low calorie meal for lazy day and Lazy cooks like me. It’s by Lean Cuisine and its Malaysian Chicken Laksa soup. It’s 178 calories and ready in a few minutes in the microwave. It’s got ginger and other nice spices and I really like it. I about to have a black coffee. FDs have got easier for me as the time goes by. I had a sneak peek at the scales this morning and have lost another 500 gms. It is so encouraging.
For my fellow avid readers. – I can recommend The invention of wings by Sue Monk Kidd. It’s about slavery in America and very interesting. Of course depressing that human beings can be so cruel to each other.
Have a good day all and remember tomorrow is FRIDAY. – gotta love Fridays!
Cheers Doggy

Doggie, I agree, a great book. I also have just finished Bitter Greens. Actually about the story of Rapunzel but I couldn’t put it down. The story as told by a french nun in the 15th century who probably created the original tale.

After being all cocky and giving advice , got hungry so I had an emergency egg , miso soup and 3 cups of tea.

Thanks CG , I found the recipe thread and added my yoghurt recipe. The yoghurt may be used for cooking, or as a dessert/ meal – I also have the fruit syrup recipe, if anyone would like it , please let me know and I will post it. It’s a 5 minute one 🙂

Another gem, Gypsy!

Oh Gypsy! I love the poem:) thanks for sharing , the description of how you were feeling and looking is the split image of me 🙁
I waddle, I’m embarrassed about my belly, I notice people at work looking at it, I can hardly paint my toenails – I am always uncomfortable. But I am grateful for the support I am receiving here. I know I could never , ever do it alone. I also have pain because of my weight. I had a sore knee, that’s sort of gone, my lower back hurts and the worst is plantar fasciliatis- your hills hurt- yuk I sound like a pain in the neck

I meant ‘heels’ lol, hills hurt too 🙂

The Michael Mosely Cup – how apt, Gypsy! Lovely encouraging words.

Just off to check the yoghurt recipe, Taco, I have recently discovered Greek yoghurt and love it on my muesli. You’ll get there, with the support of these ADs.

…Oh, boo hoo, I lost Barata!
But it really doesn’t matter
She’ll be at the winning post
(Sooo much skinnier than most!)….

Taco, Just settle into the lifestyle for the long haul and be kind to yourself. Your body WILL show it’s gratitude for every effort you make, but it’s your mind that feels the results! Listen for the giggle in your mind as you dumbfound those who think they have you pegged. You’re OUR kind of loser, baby!
Determination will get you there and we’ve got it in spades! Expect delays, but never, ever give up! He who laughs last laughs longest and finally finds that Laughter is the key to hereafter! So don’t struggle through your days, enjoy the feeling of being in charge. It becomes easier and even addictive, to avoid what makes one ‘feeel’ fat (usually bloated, by food that doesn’t nourish or even taste yummy anymore) You’ll be amazed how the right food gets to taste soo good! Intermittent fasting detoxes your cells and sharpens the taste buds.
Just do it until you don’t have to try to believe. It will be your truth. In the meantime, Get yourself a mantra and repeat it under you breath whenever you have a negative twinge, Yell it to the top of that hill whenever you feel the win! And be persistent. Til it comes to the surface automatically. It will change your subconscious buttons (perhaps presently geared to sabotage your conscious efforts to CHANGE. Keep it simple. Keep it un-mistakeable and keep it on the true target. GIVE IT A CADENCE. All ancient spells come in ryhme and get repeated thrice. My magic mantra is:

“WHATEVER THE DIFFICULTY
I CHOOSE TO BE
HEALTHY
..AND SLIM!”

Luck to you! Gyps

“WHATEVER

Afternoon all. Just back from Pilates & thank goodness I screwed my head on straight on the way home. Was just parking to go in and buy a cappuccino then something hit me that it was a FD LOL.
Gypsy your poem is an absolute blast and a gem as well. Don’t go away again is not good for us!
Dogie loved that book The invention of Wings…was so good. And another 500gr gone woohoo for you. Go girl!
Lotus I so agree with you about a carb-fest making FD’s much harder. that’s when I had problems getting back into the swing of it. They must have so many yummy additives in them to make us crave more & more. Not good.
Well FD good so far & have the rest of my Beef Stroganoff ready for dinner with some steamed vegies. It’s only 300 calories & if I’d had a LF greek yoghurt on hand would have been even less, so pretty good for a cold wintry day when I crave a stew. Will post up for you on our site.
Have a great day all and use your aussie determination to overcome anything that comes you way. I know we all want results but don’t stress about scales, measurements or calories. We’re all in this for the long haul. There is no deadline to meet or average weight loss or anything….we’re all travelling our own journey…….but we just happen to be doing it with a wonderful, supportive, loyal bunch of people. Ain’t that great! suejen

Thanks Gypsy 🙂 I have always been my worst enemy, but this time I am determined to be the boss of my mind and not the other way! I like your mantra, I might borrow it until I find my own one . Go gal, Oscar sounds as if he has given you a workout. I’m dying to make the mushroom strog but I need to buy a zukkini/spaghetti maker first. I have shopping to do but I have not left the house yet, it’s such a warm beautiful day here.

That’s okay, Gypsy, I knew it wasn’t deliberate. 🙂 And as for being at the finishing post, my weight on Tuesday and Wednesday was … YEEHAA 58kg! Up this morning after a dinner with dessert last night, but FD today, so down again tomorrow. I had decided that 58 would be my goal, after passing 60, but will keep on with this WOL for health benefits, and to see if it’s possible for me to ever be scrawny.. 🙂

Yes, I like to weigh daily, record my weight on a spreadsheet, live with the ups and downs and admire the trend. One thing I have found, I like myself better. Not only the weight loss, but the sense of control over my life, it’s just wonderful.

Must try your miso soup blend, GG. I had my first taste for lunch after picking some up earlier in the week, and it went down quite happily.

Lovely sunny autumn day here in the capital, and the horrible wind of the last few days has eased off, thank goodness.

Keep up the good work, all.

Hi All, Sorry I have not posted in a while, so many posts to catch up on! Seems like you are mostly all doing very well and getting results one way or another. I am up and down around 66kg over the last couple of months and it is frustrating. Also having PMS is making me want to eat everything on this fasting Thursday. How do you ladies manage this? Do you still fast when you have your period or when you have PMS? I am doing ok at the moment but jeeezzz… I don’t know.. 🙂

Countrygal, I have posted the syrup recipe that goes with the yoghurt. I am struggling today 🙁 so I’m off to have more tea. Suejen, I like your recipe too : ) I’ll use tofu, yum.

Taco- I bought my VEGGETTA on e-bay for $12. Cannot wait to try the yog with that syrup. Thank you.
FASTINA & BARATA- are you both sure you have not disappeared? BIG CONGRATS to both of you!!!!!
FATINA- Most of we Ladies are or in the menopause way of life. Thank the stars…in some ways, But I do remember the days when I would gobble 1/2 a pkt of mint slice biscuts with a big glass of really cold milk and that was breakfast ,lunch and dinner…. That’s when I was in my 20’s and living and working on an adrenaline rush…. fright ,flight and fight! those days and weight gain were not a problem……its being in my 50’s and a once size 18 that are the concern….happy now that I am a comfortable 14 and a firm but tight 12 in some clothing. Funny my Mum has kept a dress that I had sooooo many years ago . The COVERS label… which was a Australian design company. The dress is”VINTAGE” now so she gave it back to me ….. the pity is its a size 8! I was 24yrs old when I brought it for a Wedding… big shoulder pads and so slimming , I remember it made me look even smaller…. OH for those days! Will never be an 8 again,,, satisfied with 12-14……GO GAL