I’m fasting again Sarah – my third day so pleased with myself. No chocolate frogs in this house!
Jean, thinking of you both today.
Worry about the dogs, advice to keep away from mud not too useful in rural Lincolnshire. The mud daddy is good in that you can really rub between the pads with the brush.
HH have a great holiday. Me and Paul travel really light now, I can make just a hold-all last five to six days. The car is taken up with Jodie, Jodie’s rug, Jodie’s bed etc etc…….
Sarah, Dave and anyone else fasting with me let’s make it a good one!

Off to Eden Project. Still raining but forecast is better for the rest of the day. At least we can stay indoors if need be!

HH enjoy your break. I always try and travel light and start off ok but then think that seeing as I am going by car and have plenty of room, I may as well add some extras for a choice 😂

Mel, keep strong on day 3! Good luck to all fasters…Sarah? Dave?
Half way through week 2 of focused February!

Jean, when is Charlie getting weighed next? I’ll be fasting with you tomorrow.

Kx

Mel..
No worries ..all will be well when you can eat 😂

Kay..
Enjoy the Eden Project…have a nice lunch 😁..🍷

Charlie will be weighed on Friday… hoping for a pebble 😁

Jean x

Good afternoon,been bowling today and fasting, think it’s going to be a salad for tea, so not many calories there. Blue skies here now but we have had rain. Hope all goes well tomorrow for Steve.

I did it, fast day under my belt. Well I know it’s only 16:43 but when I was successful with this wol, if I could get to 4 o’clock I never failed.

Will deduct 100 calories for the couple of coffees I’ve had leaving me enough for some tea. But at the hairdresser tonight from 6:15 so that will keep me out of mischief.

My worst time is always 11-12, if I can get through that I’m usually ok but if I have the slightest thing to eat in that window then I fall off the wagon. Those pangs always pass but need a strategy to get through.

CW

Well done Cakey. I am going well too. Tbh i find fast days ok. I don’t dare fail one as I’m not sure I could pick it up again. It’s the NFDs that can scupper me. Hoping I’m not going to be penalised as I have been quite strict apart from yesterday but if I am…well I know the drill.

Hope you’re also doing well today Kay, Mel and Dave and maybe Steve??

HH hope you are having a nice time in Cromer. I like an angry sea as long as I’m not in it. Love sea/lake/river swimming but only in the sun! Yes the frogs were for granddaughter who would be shocked as she’s only allowed one after lunch 😏

Sorry Jean, got day wrong. Makes sense to be fasting when Steve has to anyway.

Hope those away having a well earned break from fasting.

Has anybody been watching lose weight save money on ITV?All different diet’s.

When I think of the money I put into SW’s coffers 😨😨. Sarah did your sister’s gastric band not work?
I wasn’t a fan of them but wish my best friend had had one. She died at 56 from a heart attack in her sleep. Always been overweight but just got so she couldn’t function. She was nearly like the ones you see on the TV. Think she was about 24 stone at 5 ft 2 ins when she died. She was the best.

Mel- so sorry about your friend…lost my best friend 6 years ago to cancer, miss her lots, still think of things I’d tell her 😢. My sis did really well at SW, lost 4 stone but put it on again & more now.. Well done for 3 FDs!
Sarah- your poor sis, that’s tough going through a gastric band & still being big. Must be a worry for you. I guess fasting must be the cheapest diet, good point 😂.
Dave- I’ve missed the programs, hope to watch it at some point. I’ve seen some of the how to lose weight well ones.
Cakey- well done to you too- it’s 8-9pm I find hardest, often the boys & hubby snack at that time!
Jean & Steve- hope you’re okay…

Evening everyone

It’s been quite a nice day here been cold but dry just hope we miss the snow and storms that are forecast.

The fast has now begun again it soon comes around again but will be nice to give my body a rest from food.

I’m going to just eat one meal tomorrow instead of a complete liquid fast to see how if I feel any difference.

Grrr only half a pound off. It’s not really enough. Have granddaughter today and don’t feel like fasting….

Good luck to today’s fasters.

Morning All…
An early walk to meet with Oreo…goodness we were pack walking , three huskies, two dallies, a whippet, spaniel…a relaxing walk err No..goodness running riot enjoying themselves but kept us very busy keeping an eye on them all…a mild morning…Charlie so black and muddy like them all but fun….

Hospital at 1.20…no results today..expecting an appointment for Wednesday clinic….hoping he is not radioactive too long.

Cakey.
I like the looking at old photos…thank FB for that..I think goodness me!..even on the phone as you flick back…good luck on your fast day…well done on two pebbles….Charlie’s weigh in tomorrow hoping for a pebble😂

Dave..
I think we had a lot of rain over night the football field was very muddy….I have watched the loose weight save money….programmes

Sarah…
Sneaky frogs..I always like children’s sweets….it’s a shame you can’t get your sister on board but they have to it for themselves…my daughter (UK) did a diet for two months didn’t loose anything and gave up, possibly not doing it right, a good two stone to loose, she gets grumpy if you pass comment, so I don’t now..it’s up to her but I worry.

Half a pound off is still good all in the right direction..enjoy granddaughter day 😀

Mel..
Chicken wrapped in lettuce sounds good..not for Steve he likes his bread, too much bread!

Hedgehog…
Looks really lovely where you are watching the sea, all snuggled up….cuppa in hand…enjoy your day…

Tyhpoo..
Good luck today..a different plan might help kick the weight loss…good luck on storms and snow…

Jean x

Dave..
Good luck to your son …🤞🏻

Jean x

Peter said the interview was ok, which is good by what he normally says, therapist must be doing some good. The sun is out for a change will take Heidi out again in the sunshine, she had a quick nibble at her weed before. Fast day gone,had a sandwich so aiming for 1000 calories today.

I like the crust on that bred, normally I cut it thin except for the crust. Kirsty meal tonight so it will be a low day.

NFD

Started ok as waited until 11 for porridge. But as usual things started to go downhill and I thought I’d blown it with my 6 chicken nuggets from McDonald’s oops and a kitkat.

But actually did you know only 105 calories in a 2 finger kitkat and 260 in chicken nuggets. Not recommended and I’m sure it’s the most unhealthy lunch I’ve eaten. However I’m only at 800 calories so far and not at all hungry for any tea.

Maybe the day isn’t a write off after all.

Gym closer though, no power apparently

CW

Dave..
As Steve would say ..if you was 8’ 7” you would be the correct weight…so it’s not the weight which is the problem but your height!…😂

Cakey…
After 50 years on diets yes I knew 105 cals for a Kit Kat 😂…you really haven’t done so bad, not too healthy but about there😂…have a relaxing evening without eating….

Sarah..
Well done on the loose clothes even if the scales don’t move…I think everything is strange and you can never understand your body and what it’s doing…..just keep going is the trick…..I eat any sweets!

Weigh in for us tomorrow, not looking to have lost, staying the same would be good…too much food and drink eaten away and Steves surprise birthday meal…..Charlie’s two week weigh in too…🤞for him….

Jean x

Well done Sarah and CW, 2.5 💰 added to the jar between you.

Mel, well done with your 3 x FDs, did you weigh in this morning? Enjoy your meal and wine this evening!

My weight this morning was up, Im really annoyed with myself for not being more careful on my NFDs 😠
Today I have eaten nothing yet, just black coffee and squash. I think I might hold out and just stay on fluids, seeing as Ive made it to almost 6pm. I will struggle when Neil cooks and eats but its only today…..

Jean, heres hoping Steve gets an appointment for next weeks clinic.

HH, enjoy the theatre this evening.

Tammy, hope you enjoying your break too and keeping warm!

Dave, sounds postive for your son. What is the job?

CW, all is not lost, if you can refrain for rest of the day, then job done! If you do eat something else, it could still be a low day.

Steve, did you have your meal or was it fluids only in the end?

Nana, are you back now? Or are you back tomorrow?

Sarah, hows your day been with your grand daughter?

We have been planting chilli and tomato seeds today and have bought a heated propagator to hopefully get some better success than last year!

Kx

Sorry everyone, been a busy day! Have looked at posts but no time for a proper post.
Kay, I did weigh myself and have lost 4lb. You can take the pebbles out but with so much going on I am sure you will be putting them back soon. I will keep you busy. 😂. Out for my lush meal soon. Oh for a glass of the red stuff! Hee hee very soon…..

Hello

Well done on your 23 hours Typhoo.

Mel – 4lbs, what a superstar and 1/2 lb for Nana too.

Kay you’ll need to get to the beach again for more virtual pebbles.

Hh – what are you going to see at the theatre? It all sounds very lovely. I had 3 days off over Christmas but really feeling like a break, although trying to keep my hols for later in the year. I think it’s cos H is on hols now until a week Monday. We are going to stay with daughter and she’s a teacher so will feel like I’m the only one working.

Good luck with your chilli & tomato seeds Kay, you’ll have to post photos. I bought H a new pot and some rhubarb and asparagus to plant. He’s set his summer seedlings off already and has diligently been keeping the putting shed warm with a little heater. I think he’s also doing potatoes and onions. We don’t really have space in the garden for rhubarb but apparently it can be grown in large pot which might be fun.

I did have some tea – enchiladas that I’d made but I gave H 3/4 of the dish and I had a small portion to keep me within TDEE. Aiming for 1500 on a NFD which is just under.

How was your Kirsty meal Dave? What type did you go for? Does D and your son eat them too?

Hope Charlie has a good result tomorrow – how do you weigh him? I couldn’t possibly lift woof up, mind he is 6 stone. He only gets weighed when he goes to vet. Talking of which his booster is due and his nails need clipped. Does anyone else need to get their woofs nails clipped? He’s 4 and it will be his first time, they must have just worn down naturally up until now.

Feel like I’ve got a bonus night off due to power cut at the gym so an early night I think.

CW

Morning all!
Jean- have a nice romantic meal tonight 💞
Cakey- do they not have scales on the floor for Wadds to go on? Most vets do. Have done Xena’s claws occasionally, they do seem to wear down quite well. Hope you have a nice time with your daughter, shame you have to work…
Kay- hope all the seeds grow, must start planning mine…
Dave- you’ve done really well so far, I’m sure you’ll get to a weight you feel comfortable with…holidays get in the way though!
Mel- well done with your 4lbs off, & hope your meal was great last night! Looking forward to hearing what you had!
Typhoo- hope your breakfast is good!
Nana- well done coming back from holiday weighing less!
Sarah- hope you had a good day yesterday, are you going to fit in another FD? Good that clothes are looser!
The theatre was very good last night- saw Taking Steps by Alan Aykborn, very funny! Sunny here today, don’t think it’ll last! Going out for breakfast soon…
Have a good day everyone, hope you’re all feeling romantic 💏

It was a lovely meal, a small fishy appetiser (forget what fish) then I had mackerel and then an artichoke and date tart with crispy green beans and other bits (sound odd but was absolutely delicious.j I can feel Dave and Jean cringing. Didn’t fancy meat. A lovely pud too.
Our last poodle never had his claws clipped, lots of rocky walking in the Lake District when we lived there.
Think Jodie’s groomer has done Jodie’s very occasionally. Jean I have a lovely mental image of Charlie lying back in a chair while you kneel at his feet filing his nails. Would sir fancy some pink nail polish? Would go beautifully with your black and white coat.
Right off to Norfolk, Paul woken up with a cold ☹️.

So sorry Focused Feb people!! The pebble I put in the jar last week has to be taken out as Ive put the pound back on 😱😱

Got my work cut out for next 2 weeks now 😢

Mel, glad you enjoyed your meal last night, sounded lovely to me!

Never used to clip Ellies claws, just walked her off grass mainly.

Off into Bude for a brief wander around before the rain comes in. I have a feeling we will housebound from this afternoon 🌧🌬

Afternoon All…
Up early at the park..to vets no pebbles for Charlie he has put on .2 of a kg 😬 mummy ‘s fault..

I have put on 1 lb…I have suspended Steve as his mind isn’t on it, his FDs haven’t been good, extra bread and bits..see the out come of his appointments…

Hedgehog..
Glad the play was good, different to go to…hoping I remember to get the turkey on, think we need up lifting.
Enjoy your day, hoping breakfast went well…safe journey home tomorrow…

Dave..
Well done on 2 lbs off….enjoy your visit to MIL hope she’s ok..

Kay..
I have joined you 😬…enjoy Bude today hope the weathers holds tight..I will try harder this week…

Sarah..
Hope you get a little off before Wednesday…hubbys!! large pork pie for us and a vanilla slice each as he passed the shop 😬..I wasn’t doing lunch today!

Jean x

Don’t forget me Kay😱