Minols…
Just love the old classic’s…Steve said take it steady no upsetting the OH…lol…definitely a head turner…how old is she? he was asking…

Hemmy..
Just having a coffee then upstairs..I shall take a couple of dresses but really shorts, tee shirts and a couple of swimming costumes given up on bikinis now..very casual and even scruffy the Americans I shall even be thin…lol…there’s a washer dryer and on every day so no problem there…

Some beach mornings 6am start usually a breakfast picnic before it gets too hot then around the house, small pool there too…reading and relaxing…watching boats pass by, lovely sun sets ….promised to take my whites and paint brushes, so in the afternoons I will help to do some decorating with her…not every day…lol…I hope..

I have loads to do and not much time left, a few days committed to appointments..I will have to be ready..

Glad your coffee is working well, and keeping you full….enjoy your ‘me’ time before the weekend…I am trying to keep off potatoes and bread at the moment, it will be hard while away…

Jean x

Hi dear friends..xx

How are other fasters doing today. Just had my 3rd coffee and feeling brilliant .. so much more energy than normal.

Usually after lunch I start to flag a bit .. not today very active… can honestly say I don’t feel hungry either .

Been drinking lemon water in between… cant wait to see the scales tomorrow. This morning I as 2lbs off my best weight.

I also think what thoughts go in and out of the mind is more important than what food goes in and what stays out of the body. Lolol

Brads… will be interesting to see if you get a reply from the author I couldn’t somehow come to grips with it … joined the face book page. xx

Sym… I forgot you were sorting clothes for the states .. thought it just a wardrobe check. Yes.. all will be very casual and you will be like twiggy . Lol Xx

Hemmy I have spoke to her before, will wait and see if she replies,think she will. Jean I was in a rush so I tried your method for poached egg, it was perfect.

Hi All..
Steve’s back got massaged as no click due to his prolapsed discs….sorted a lot of clothes out I am getting there..sorted travelling clothes out, I often get chilly on flights….a swimming costume which was a bit tight last year looks good now….need new shorts for Steve popping to M & S tomorrow, another pair would do…
Must remember to buy jammy dodgers for the family they fight over them..😂

Minols..
Steve said …a little beauty and a good find…

Dave..
Glad the poached egg was perfect…Steve’s way not mine…lol

Hemmy…
Good luck on the scales tomorrow…I am watching closely…I like the name Twiggy used to be called it at 20, far from it now..he he…

Hedgehog..
A bit of a hairy time for you…glad you got the car sorted without having to take elsewhere..and you HS family not your day….

Jean x

Hi All. Xx

Well decided not to have the 4th coffee as really feel full … in and out of the loo peeing so all good.

Now have a big glass of no calorie tonic water with ice and lemon… Oh I am sooo excited OMG if the scales are kind in the morning I feel I have cracked FDs for me. Never thought I would ever go all day without some solid food. Yay

Hedgehogs .. how scary for you … thank goodness you got it done though after that. On our village chatline on FB… peeps are always naming and shaming vehicles that either drive unsafely or park stupidly.

Then the scare with the little boy… wonder if your star sign advised to keep away from traffic today. Glad your back safe and sound. Xx

Brads … That’s the very best way to poach eggs… Delia or Mary Berry endorsed it as the very best way. Xx

Sym… Bet you were thrilled that swimsuit was a nicer fit … really makes you feel good.

Hopefully Steve will feel better after the massage.

Always loved jammy Dodgers … had them in the school tuck shop many moons ago. Lol

Sounds like you have had a good day. Xx

Ty…Pretty good going not eating for 36 hours… bet you didn’t really eat a lot today just felt like it. Xx

Kay… Lynne.. how is it going with you. Xx

Enjoy your evening everyone. Xx

Hi All, Non fast day today, lunch and dinner were perhaps a little more calorie laden than they should have been, to be honest I am not the best calorie counter- must try harder ! F D Tomorrow Good luck to all.

So….I have an image of Jean sat on the plane in a swimsuit, Hemmy swimming in milky coffee, Dave finishing a perfect poached egg whilst rushing out of the door with Heidi on the lead, Minols on the moped whilst thinking through how changing gear would feel in the beetle, Typh00 with a huge bowl of porridge looking for the sunshine and HH lying down in a dark room…..

Lol… Love it Kay and what would you be doing. Lolol. Xxxx

Morning all!
Kay- I picture you on a lovely beach with Ellie pottering beside you!
Goosey- I’m really sad & love lists, planning etc., so I worked out calorie counts of my fave food/ meals, & planned FD meals & nonFD meals so that I wouldn’t stray… fine if you’ve got a spare day to do it!! I tried to keep between my BMR number of cals & TDEE of nonFDs.
Dave- hope you cook the steak well, my son loves the Schwartz steak seasoning or garlic butter on his. (also loves filet steak, so doesn’t have it very often!!)
Hemmy- hope that the scales are lovely to you today!
Jean- look after your Steve, have fun shorts shopping!
Everyone else, hope you’re all doing okay, & have a good day!
Hubby & I came to the same conclusion, that we’re not going to have time to get the mini garden projects done this week, even though everything’s been delivered early, he’s working today, but I need to do shopping & some cleaning before we go, so will have to hope that the weather is okay next week! Want to watch the womens tour cycle race as it passes through near us this morning, planned a visit to a friend later, & a visit to a deli for my fave cheese for the weekend, plus cleaning…

Fat Busting Brits..

We have this list to keep up with people and place where they are in the county..I might have it wrong, just change it or you can add your bit if you want too, as much or as little or not at all…sorry if I have missed anybody as I have lost my original….

Symba7..(Jean and Steve)…lives near Selby, Yorkshire, retired, likes caravanning and holidays, Jean chasing 7 vanity pounds, Steve a bit more..4 daughters.

Kay…with OH Neil lives in Cornwall, with Ellie the dog

Hemmy..the lovely gardener, with Mr Pips and daughter Kirsty living in London. Retired.

Minols..in Scotland, hubby and son, one dog

Hedgehog..lives Suffolk, veggie..hubby and 2 sons

Pashaw…..(Lynne)…with daughters Hannah and Bec..lives Cardiff area.

Brad27…(Dave)…with Denise his wife, lives Manchester area, Heidi German Shepard

Typhoo …. Scotland

Cakey Wakey…Scotland, 2 girls living away

Pseu…on her own..veggie…Swansea area

CazD……(Caz)…Scotland ..58 year lady..with 2 daughters living away from home.

Weetybee….Tatu..33 year old..July 2019 Wedding ..private chef..London area

Gooseylucey….

Cheers
Jean x

Hemmy..
Well done lovely to be at your lightest…enjoy the romp across the fields I envy you..being outside getting your vitamin D…lot of benefits for the winter months….I am going golden too….not much walking this last month I have missed it..I shall be out on my own when back if I have too…

Clicker man thinks it’s Steves hip making him walk funny, needs to see doctor but he’s fed up on doctors..🙁

I had meat yesterday and an omelette this morning for breakfast a bit of a change around for me, must admit it filled me up….I have got some rye crackers in too…no bread or potatoes for me…I shall try and cut down while away if I can on those but will be difficult….first 10 days not so bad, before SIL joins us for the last 11 days that will be a different story…but on holiday I know..😀

Love this mornings quote –

Jeans

I have tried Schwartz on my steak ok but not like you get in a restaurant,

Jean I have not got any Worcester sauce ,never used it, and I can’t stand garlic, the smell makes me heave, any meat that’s pink I would give to the dog, got to be black for me, I like the burnt taste, the steak is half a kilo, special thing for father’s Day I think, when I worked they sold steak in the canteen,I asked how they did it there and was told lots of salt and pepper put it on the highest heat possible.But they had it in a marinade, so non the wiser.

They are all 32 and non smokers.

Good afternoon Fat Busting Brits. Xx

Smashing day .. nice breeze will be good in the garden later.

Had a lovely walk … very quiet and just the sound of the birds… Mr Pips in the dog house as had to shower him … rolled in that bloody fox poo again… Oh a hate it .. makes me feel really sick… only vinegar seems to get rid. Kristy doesn’t mind it . Lolol.

Well decided after being so elated yesterday .. to carry on cutting out the carbs today.

Just had a 2 egg omelette with a slice of ham and some cheese … salad feel really full and not lethargic after lunch with the sandwich.

So wont have much for dinner … Its all in the mind I reckon… what we get used to doing/having.

Sym… it will be hard on you re food in US … much easier when you are just at home and in control of the food.

I used to keep biscuits and cake in in case of unexpected visitors .. terrified I wouldn’t have anything to offer with tea/coffee.

I don’t anymore unless I know they are coming … peeps are getting so big now they don’t need all this crap really

Hope you find the shorts. Xx

Mino .. I reckon it would be ok with a spoonful of choc or maybe a couple of squares melted in… good dark choc. Worth a try .. good shaking things up a bit getting out of the comfort zone tried and tested. Xx

Brads … if you like your steak cremated … . maybe grill would suit better … a bit of mustard and butter each side … grill high both sides then lower the heat and keep testing till you are happy. Xx

Ty … lol .. you are a spring chicken..Dont concern yourself over those adds ..
I always wonder how vegetarians ever put on weight … as all their diet seems healthy.

How old is you daughter is she vegetarian too. Xx

Well how are the rest of out little gang doing… Good luck fasters Xxxx

I usually do the steak on an actifry,no mustard though, yuk.😜😜😜I have a cast iron griddle pan, not tried that yet. The steak is a whopper, half a kilo. Never heard of kifer untill I bought the book, not tried it yet though.

Afternoon All..
Waited in for the bedroom man and he didn’t turn up…can’t get hold of them as on answer phone..I was cross waited two hours before we went out..

No shorts for Steve all too very long, maybe buy while away..I got new strappy tee shirts for bed I wear with boxers which are fine…

Minols..
Bad when the hormones kick in hope they calm down…just push on…

Dave…
Just cook the steak in butter at room temperature…keep turning it until it’s burnt..25 mins??..after the first 4 mins on each side high, set lower but keep basting as it keeps it moist and helps with the cooking…

Kay…
An offer …fancying looking after the holiday house in Florida..daughter looking for someone…daughter is very hard working as her hubby is, she is laying grass turf today….I have to give her my honest opinion when I arrive see if she needs to alter anything…still chasing the estimate I quite liked this company…☹️

I had a lazy ex so my daughters have been used to hard work and helping me…lol..all good training they are both good girls…

Hemmy..
The food is so processed and crappy..you have no chance…even to buy in supermarkets…might throw some milky coffees in..instead of food..when I can…

Tyhpoo..
I was thinking on those lines veggies are usually healthy and thin…didn’t think of the chocolate biscuit things…lol…

Caz..
How’s things going doing nice things with daughter…

Lynne…
Day off are you decorating?…I have starting filling but loads to do here…..now after hols..

Hedgehog..
A good catchup with friend…

A few people busy and missing hope you are ok…Pseu, Tatu,

Bought last few things…jammy dodgers and custard creams, Bisto….😂

Jean x

Hi Hemmy
Our young dog (late) used to love the fox poo, too – vile. But he did manage to go one worse… We were at the beach one day and he got to a seal carcass and before we could get to him had immersed himself in it… Absolutely dreadful!
Mx

My grandmother’s fig used to roll in fresh cow pat’s 💩💩💩💩💩

My grandmother’s fig used to roll in fresh cow pat’s 💩💩💩💩💩

Wow you’ve all been busy on here today! I’m sure I’ll forget someone…
Typhoo- didn’t realise you were veggies too- I’m with you on the temptations of biscuits, chocolate etc.
Hemmy- fox poo is foul- our Josie did that several times, the worst time was when she ran up to hubby straight afterwards, covered him with it, & then we had a long, hot car journey home with the stink!!
Jean- your poor daughter, having all the work, but nice to have a holiday home in Florida, I’m sure it’ll be worth it!
Minols- hope you found something to where & that the hormones disappear! Ew- seal carcass! My sister had to try & get a rotten dead rabbit away from her dog- it disintegrated & she was nearly sick!!
Dave- hope this isn’t putting you off your steak!!
Cycle race flew by, but I love watching all the escort vehicles too. Nice catch up with my friend, things are going really well for her now, they’ve had a really hard time with 2 autistic girls… Lots of cleaning, washing- ironing’s here but definitely not getting done tonight!!

Anyone else watching The Fast Fix: diabetes on ITV where they have five volunteers with type two diabetes going on a liquid diet of 800 calories a day to try and cure them.

I what it is with dogs and wanting to eat or roll about in disgusting things I’ve been there too with my black lab who unfortunately is no longer with us.

Evening everyone

Quick post before bed. Down to lowest weight after Monday’s FD and another FD planned for tomorrow.

The lurgy has hit the household. Bec and I had a fever on the weekend and have been left with more mucus than kleenex can handle. Thankfully no exams this week, just one left next Tuesday. Hannah seems to have caught the cold now and is hoping not to have to miss any of her placement. She’s happy to soldier on but is working in a school for children with special needs so lots of very complex issues which she doesn’t want to worsen. I’ve still been to work, just a bit tired and croaky.

Anyone, enough of my moans, and need to be in work for 7.30 tomorrow, so off to bed and I’ll have a good catch up tomorrow.

Night everyone

Lynne x

Lynne.. Xx

Half a cup of hot water

Half a fresh lemon squeezed

2 tablespoons honey

Pinch of cinnamon Its wonderful for coughs and colds. Sleep well. Xxxx

Morning All
Just spent some time trying to get my head around MFP again, it is a great tool, no kidding yourself there😩
It’s quite plain to see why l have put the weight back on again, portion size/snacks/wine/wine,ect

Hubby booked us a holiday yesterday, for September – middle of, hope I can get to get some of this damn fat off before then😬
Thanks to all for help, good luck to those on F D. Enjoy your food those who aren’t.

Hello

Not sure which way is up at the minute. Got back late last night for trip to Birmingham. Couple days at home then back to Derby to see the youngest, then on to Birmingham for couple of days then Bristol. All to jam in before going on 2 weeks hols on Friday. Not sure when to fit the work in, never mind the housework and getting ready for hols.

Diet fallen apart and psoriasis chronic. Although having just read what I’ve written and knowing both stress Nd diet is a factor it’s not really surprising. Need to press control alt and delete.

Thank you so much for all your lovely birthday wishes. I did have a lovely day, quiet with just me and H.

Some wonderful results on here – well done Hemmyon lowest weight and like the simplicity, yet comfort of milky coffee days.

Hope you’re feeling better soon Lynne, sounds like a nasty bout of something. Thank goodness no exams for Bec this week.

MFP is good for focusing. I’ve just found another one called Yazio which seems very similar but works with my watch so trying that out Goosey.

Not long until hols Jean and thank you for sharing our bios. We could do with updating them. I from Durham (near Newcastle), although do spend a lot of time in Scotland with my job. 49 with golden retriever, 2 grown up girls and husband (not necessarily in that order)

Italian coffee shop sounds good Minols? Trying to guess if it’s an independent or my fav chain that’s does great apricot croissants!

How are you finding the kefir Kay? It’s one of the things I’ve been trying to incorporate too. It’s mentioned a lot in different forums I see.

Time to start the day xx