Day 20 UK CD

Today has been all about the dentist 🙁 Thank you so much everyone for your kind wishes 🙂

The tooth I thought was worst will need to have the filling replaced but we ran out of time today in my 3 HOUR appt. The other tooth is vertically cracked and quickly got too painful to examine….Four injections & three different anaesthetics later it’s had a dressing and a temporary repair. If it doesn’t settle down over weekend I go back on Monday afternoon, otherwise back on 3 January and we work our way through the 4 treatment options.

On the bright side, I was very zen about it all. AND like @at I haven’t eaten much bc it’s hard & I really don’t feel like it! Veg soup for supper and now heading to bed – a very easy FD!

@flourbaby I’m now stuck with the image of naked wotsit runs 😀 Congrats on doing SO well this month, especially with temptation just a glance away!!!
@daffodil2020 some days just are those eating days… maybe your body needs some particular carbs for something!
@ihatelettuce it’s a great WOL for exactly those reasons! Indulge, reset, and onwards!
@jaifaim nope, not come across ‘doing the dog’!! Hope it’s alovely gentle weekend 🙂
@emmataylor thanks for rachel sharp – sounds interesting
@bellyblast measuring trousers are a great idea. I went to DD’s on my way home today and got soaked. She loaned me a pair of yoga trousers while mine dried – Only after I put them on did she tell me they’re size 10 – and they FIT perfectly!
@sean281life welcome to the forum!
@ciren2 enjoy your weekend off – and hope the sun shines on you 🙂
@at amazing to squeak a meal out into a 900c CD!

Thinking of our friends down under and the incredibly difficult weather conditions

whatever the day brings, go gently x

Day 21 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD
@ciren2 – coincidentally, I was also re-reading Krista Varady’s book the other day. I was thinking of adopting her maintenance plan – 1000 calories Mon/Wed/Fri. Maybe next year. Then again, what I’m doing now is working, so maybe not. Enjoy your long weekend off!

@emma-taylor – will check out the Rachel Sharp video, thanks.

@missybear – so nice to hear from you!

I was just reading the bizarre story in the UK Mail, of a 770lb ‘relatively healthy’ man, who occupied the space of 4 hospital beds – for 18 months?!! – because there was no ‘appropriate social care space available’. I wonder how much that cost the NHS?!

4 more shopping days til Christmas 🛍

Have a good weekend everyone!

Day 21: Gloucestershire, UK, NFD:

A lovely extra hour and a half in bed. No work till Tuesday…YAY!
I need to try and keep my new low weight though. This has been arduously obtained by long, hard days on the deliveries while on an empty stomach. Effectively fasting between about 8.30am and 3.30 or 4pm. Porridge for breakfast, a few squares of 85% chocolate while prepping up the mail and then a (rather massive) coming home from work meal.
I’ve found the Christmas Pressure really tiring this year…I must have done at least forty of these during my working life….I’m seriously thinking of retiring in September when I reach 67…. but, no promises, yet, as I worry about vegitating and growing fat!
@emma-taylor: Yes, I think Dr Krista Varady’s book is very informative. She’s a scientist, so has lots of evidence from the trials she’s done on overweight people, going back (I think) to around 2005. I think Dr Mosley found the alternate day fasting too hard though, hence his choice of 5:2 as an easier option with similar benefits. Her book is much more recent though and up to date.
@funshipfreddie: I will enjoy my weekend off, definitely!

See you later. Have a good day xx

Day 21 – Cumbria UK – FD

Good morning all,

FD not quite as good as usual yesterday, strayed over my usual 600 to 800 target area, ended up at 1190 which is still under my BMR and the scales were down by a pound this morning. So going to sneak in a FD today AND a decent walk!

The Christmas market jaunt was fun, but paid the price even after just 5 nights, however I’m safe in the knowledge that whatever happens, jump back on the wagon and soon be down again! D-I-L is keen on fitness/diet etc she never worries about having a holiday feast etc, she always says regarding weight ‘quickly on, quickly off’

I must admit, as those who have noticed over the last few months since I joined, it does seem to be the case, so don’t beat yourselves up over Christmas weight gain!
Don’t go too daft mind, then just jump back on the wagon straight after.

Take care all

Pocket list day 21

I-hate-lettuce

Day 21 UK CD

Yesterday’s unexpected FD morphed into Epic Stuffing via a huge bowl of cashews! Slept all morning and baked today all afternoon/evening. But tooth feeling better and body clearly wants to sleep so just going with it.

Seems weird to name today as CD when all i’ve had so far is tasters of mincemeat & cake… but hey. I’ve made some jars of ‘healthier’ mincemeat as presents and to make my own stuff, and a grain-free christmas cake with ground almonds etc. Bit of gentle yoga, quick supper & hair colour then back to bed again.. hoping for 9-10hrs sleep.

Tomorrow is a community Christmas lunch. Planning to make good choices with plenty of vegetables – pretty easy to avoid puddings as almost all have gluten and I know I’ll blow up if I eat them. Aiming to be well-rested and in a good mindset so I can practice the pause.

@ciren2 thank you 🙂

Wishing strength to today’s fasters, and a peaceful, happy, healthy weekend to all. Whatever the day brings, go gently 🙂

Day 21 – FD – Ireland
Day 22 – NFD

Welcome @sean281life! You have made the best choice 💪

I managed a FD day yesterday… can’t quite believe it but very glad…had been feeling very puffed up but actually looked back at the past two Christmas periods on MFP and am at the same weight pretty much before each Christmas Day….. it’s a trend I will try to change next year…. In the 2-3 weeks leading into Christmas I put it all back on…@i-hate-lettuce you are so right though it should be something that easily rectified in the coming weeks…💪 so trying not to be too annoyed with myself 🙄

Pretty unproductive day otherwise yesterday but am getting up early for my Christmas club spin 🚲 and that will set me right…
I hope you are all doing ok as we roll into Christmas 🎄
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 22, Emden Germany, NFD

@at yes, happy days! The dress will fit as long as I stick to 2 FDs weekly, it’s just a habit doing them.

Have a nice day everyone!

Day 22 – Cumbria UK – FD

Hope those with dental problems get them sorted, not my favourite place to visit and certainly not the time of year with Christmas and cold weather!

Pretty good FD yesterday, slightly over my normal 6 to 800 FD range again, but got a decent walk in, feeling better already and half of the ‘Christmas market’ weight gain gone already. ‘Quick on, quick off’ as DIL says does seem to be the thing!

Planning for Christmas food and drink wise …. well we have family staying and OH loves to feed them, so going to watch the alcohol and try and limit that for a start! Luckily us guys can manage without sweet stuff (usually) but will not give up Christmas pud or the trifle! Will still be trying to sneak in a couple of FD’s and my usual walks. Just hope the weather dries out a bit, although we haven’t any flooding locally, everything is sodden and I’m always dodging showers!

Welcome to @sean281life hope you manage to get going, once you start, it really does work, the help with motivation on here is brilliant.

Pocket list day 22

@i-hate-lettuce

USA Day 22 FD

Thought I would add myself to our very short pocket list today. I know I won’t be able to post again until after Christmas, so I wish everyone a very happy holidays!

Pocket list day 22

@i-hate-lettuce
@ccco

Day 23 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

Off to Cape Town today. Will try to post daily for accountability. As yesterday’s CD turned into more of a regular NFD, I thought I’d squeeze in one more FD, seeing as I’m traveling for half a day anyway.

Pocket List – Day 23 🍏
funshipfreddie

Day 23 – Cumbria UK – CD

Yesterdays FD was touch and go, we spent virtually all day preparing food for our family for the next 5 days ….. a few tastes here and there!

@bellyblast -like your strategy for Christmas, think I will be very similar. Having said that, we know once the festivities are over leap back on that wagon!

Remember everyone, when you get on the scales after the festivities, don’t panic, don’t give up, log in, join us all and we’ll soon be back down together!

In case I get very busy with the family and don’t appear for a few days, I hope everyone has a very successful, happy and safe Christmas, big hug from me and my fantastic wife.

Day 23: Gloucestershire, UK, NFD:

Christmas week….challenging for us of us I’d say….@flourbaby: What you say is good….not a time to lose weight but not gaining weight would be very good at this time of year!
I’m on the last day of my long weekend, then one more day at work tomorrow followed by two days off for Christmas. I have to go back to see the NHS physio today,it’s going to be someone different. Apparently the one I saw last time is on long-term sick leave. I’ve been doing my exercises diligently but the sharp pains continue to get worse, if anything. I still suspect its actually got something to do with my spinal fusion….but they only scanned my pelvis.
@at: I’m sure someone will step up to host January….as you say it’s (understandably) a bit quiet on here at the moment. It’s not as if it’s an onerous task, anyone who can post daily can write an intro and do it.
@i-hate-lettuce: You did well….such willpower!

Day 23, London, UK, NFD,

I’m out tonight for dinner at a fantastic seafood restaurant, I cannot wait!!!!!

@daffodil2010, I think we’re living parallel lives, I think I was on the South face of that mountain of crisps, whilst you were scaling the North face!!!

I’m going to try to post daily over the silly season and be honest & truthful about the quantities I’m consuming, now THAT should keep me on the straight and narrow ‘cause let’s face it, nobody wants to record the fact they ate their weight in roast potatoes washed down with a couple of bottles of red!!!!

We’ve got this folks, it’s just another day ………………….. eating wise, that is!!!!

Just saw the physio. He’s inclined to agree with me about the sharp pains and numb feelings being to do with my back. So, although I do have the badly torn hamstring….that is not causing me any particular pains anymore. It’s the numbness and sharp-knife pains down the leg that are more of a bother. Fortunately it’s only first thing that it’s really bad. He’s going to have a word with the MSKAP person before he sees me again in January. Meanwhile, just to keep on with the hamstring strengthening exercises…
@betsylee: Just Christmas dinner….no problem!
My DH tends to go a bit over the top with Christmas food, especially as, this year, we’ll have DD from Melbourne together with her SO (I think is the term, right)? “Special One”? Anyway, he’ll prepare more food than we can eat, I just know it!

Day 23 UK ?FD
Day 22 EFS

Forgot to post yesterday after catching up… ate pretty sensibly at community lunch then blew it with sugar and a heap of cashews! Back to feeling super puffy and thick today – and not enough sleep.

Tooth is holding up thus far – not quite settled down but not too disturbing – so waiting for f/u appt on 3 January. Thank you for good wishes.

I’ve done my food shopping and successfully stayed away from most temptations, and have bought those in small portions so they don’t last past Christmas day! Plus some cheese and crackers to share with visitors along with home-made paleo gf Christmas cake and plenty of fruit!

Congratulations to any who have fasted this month to make room for festivities – staying steady is an achievement, losing weight is epic! Comiserations to all who are struggling with temptation and like me have gained so far this month. For the rest of this week I’m aiming to eat well and enjoy festive treats in moderation – that will be an achievement!

Off to finish laundry, wrap presents and decorate the tree! Lots of project things not yet done, but letting go and taking a break until the New Year. OMAD and an early night, ready to pace myself through a busy Christmas Eve.

Whatever the day brings, go gently x

Day 24 Canada NFD
Beautiful snowy morning here. I’m off for a ski!
Have a house full of family who love to eat. Moderation it will be
@ciren2 hopefully you get to the bottom of your pain
@at your saying is an awesome reminder for the holidays
@flourbaby seafood! How yummy

Day 23 Ohio, US — MFD

The fasting went well today. I got a couple of walks in, since it got up to 55 F (12 C). The low temperature was 25 F (-4 C) so that’s been quite a good temperature swing. I had to get a few staple groceries in and also a few items for Christmas Day. It was pretty close to bedlam at the store. If I run out of any staple in the next few days, I think I’ll just make do.

@michelinme Good news about the tooth. Hope everything stays pain free til you are able to see the dentist in the new year!

@brightonbelle Hope that your recovery is now really fast and complete!

@ciren2 With any luck everything will get sorted out with your back in short order! A good Christmas dinner with loved ones can help relieve physical stress like nothing else.

Season’s best to everyone!

Day 24: Gloucestershire, UK, NFD:

Back to work after a lovely long weekend (these come round every six weeks), so one last delivery today before we get two days off…..hopefully then, a nice easy week for me, but you can never tell. It may be that the Royal Mail have been storing up some advertising junk mail to keep us busy in the next week or so….it happens….often! I’m hoping the weather will be OK. I see the ground is wet, but, at the moments it’s not actually raining….but windy.
I’m hoping DD and her SO (thanks @songbirdme for the accurate translation!) made it back from Paris amid their transport strikes. I have yet to hear. They’ll be with us from lunchtime tomorrow.

Have a good day everyone and a lovely Christmas xx

Day 24 – NFD – Ireland
Up early to do a few bit and bobs for dad. Family lunch out this afternoon with a cliff/beach walk thrown in hopefully.
I have everything ready now so will enjoy the day With some of the family and looking forward to catching up with my nieces and nephews who are back from abroad/university 💕
Good luck to anyone fasting today 💪and to those who still have shopping 🛍 to do!
Onward and downward
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 24 – Cumbria UK – NFD

@funshipfreddie the phone post worked, all three of them ……

……. Just kidding, only one!

Well the family (including cat) all arrived safely and there is lots of fun and laughter. OH in her element, fussing and feeding them all, board games around the dining table (when it’s not covered in food) We all sat and laughed through a terrible film in the late evening, it was so corny and dreadful, but we stuck it through to the end! Christmas has well and truly started.

Take care all.

Day 24, London, UK, FD

Yes, I’m fasting today!!! Last night’s meal was fantastic, oysters, risotto, cod with a duck ragu, Mmmm, Mmm, Mmmm!!!

Of course there was wine, so today I’m getting a FD in before tomorrows excesses (planned). I’ll need to be careful over the hols as it’s soooo easy to fall back into bad habits, breakfast hasn’t been in my life for years except on a B&B holiday, but just being off of work makes me feel like I need breakfast, I think I need to keep busy, as though it was a work day!!

@i-hate-lettuce, your day sounds fantastic!!! I do love a boardgame!!!

Happy fasting everyone, hold on tight for tomorrow!!!

Day 24 Canada NFD
Yesterday wasn’t a success as far as control goes.l, oh well…..
Today is another story!
Have fun whatever you are doing

Hello everyone 🖐 , I am still alive and kicking, more than few pounds heavier but at last in my new place 🙂
It has been a very stressful and long move, with everything going wrong and nothing going easy. But its finally done!
I couldn’t post or fast all this time because I just felt so overwhelmed.
But I will start again next month.
So glad to see you all here, going strong 💪
Just stopping by to wish you all a very Happy Christmas 🎄 ❤

Day 25 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Merry Christmas to you all.

We did get off work early yesterday, and I didn’t feast on rubbish, so I am looking forward to today. Going for a quick dawn walk now, then off to DD for breakfast, then home to start our own Christmas dinner. It will be an EFS but hey, it’s Christmas.

@shinything, so glad to hear from you, missed you here.

See you all on the other side!!!