Thanks ginette may be off to tesco later to pick prescription up so will have a look for them. ..

I only need one sweet with aspartame in it to give me stomach cramps. … I can’t eat sugar free polo mints or chewing gum! A lot of sugar free food contains aspartame so I have to be very careful. ..

I am enjoying my food day much better than yesterday hehe 😇😇

Audrey

Thank you for the links G. Xx

I am not really too bothered about sweets… Pleased about the ice cream. though.

The water is win win I reckon. Its remembering to drink it is my problem. Although I am more conscious especially FD days.

I always feel a lot better with the water … skin does too. Noticed also I drink so much more tea now. Only always had one .. now I can drink about 3 straight off a times. No sugar and just a dash of full fat milk.

Oooh .. just love this thread and you lovely peeps… will be here for ever . Xx

Afternoon all

FD for me done my 10.000 + this morning but forgot to wear my Fitbit never mind I know I’ve done it.

Mum settling nicely her nibbles nearly all gone so she’s gonna write a list for Tesco for when I finish tomorrow to get her lol

Going to buy the ice cream will be nice with sugar free jelly for a treat.

Been busy in the garden grass cut and veg patch turned over ready for planting mum brought me out a glass of water as I look hot it was lovely big pint glass that went down a treat.

Lynda x

I have had a reasonable day today. Getting ready for yet another fast day tomorrow. … they come round really quick on ADF…

I have sorted out the food for the holiday plenty of fast day meals to take. ..
Have a good evening everyone and see you all tomorrow. ..

Hope all you fasters are doing well today

Audrey

Audrey..

Glad to hear you are all organised for next week, weather looking good for us both..☀️☀️☀️☀️
How does the AFD work with your hubby, does he join in with you or does he have something different?

I have a few things of mine frozen which go with us but if the weathers so good the BBQ will be out and I will have to re think. Think fasting also!

Joining you fasting tomorrow

X

Hi everyone

Just a quick pop in to say I’m still in the land of the living 🙂

So many posts its impossible to keep track of them all but glad you are all OK and upbeat.

FD today so having a Quorn cottage pie (266 cals) and veg later. Only had 2 coffees and water so far today so on track.

Speak later X

Hi all this just a quick fly by at 2:30am! Little ones collic has become really bad over the last few days and its been really terrible for him bless him. He is now on formula and im switching to a sensitive blend over this week….fingers crossed it works! He’s had a few tester bottles and its already made a difference 😀

Anyway….well done on all your weigh days, mine is mon so i will let you know how week one goes!

Re sweet cravings….i have real trouble with this and bread cravings so i have tried to go cold turkey to get rid of them. Its working so far! I found a lovely green Tea blend by twinings which is fudge flavour and works as a lovely 0 cal treat!!!

Take care and speak soon x

Hi Meli

Hope the little one has settled down. It’s really upsetting when they are in pain and nothing seems to work. Hopefully the new formula will do the trick. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you as well.

Yes the tea does sound interesting. Does it actually taste of fudge? It sounds as though you are doing really well cutting out the sugar and the bread so Good Luck for your weigh in result on Monday. 🙂

Yes Ginette I’m up again! I often wish for a normal life, but it’s not going to happen so I’ve got used to being a night owl..LOL Hope you have a decent sleep.

Speak later.

Morning All,

What a lovely day…I do love these days 😀

All you night owls not by choice I know…you are a little growing band..lol

Meli..
I don’t know how old your little one is, I always think by three months everything settles down…one of mine was like this fortunately at 6pm to 9pm for two months! I used to cry with her as I got past myself..hope he settles soon.

Ginette..
Sorting on such a lovely day…maybe too hot for you? All these old sweets you are finding lol

Coffee..
You must get used to getting up but you work also…you must be shattered..I feel for you. I am always a very placid person but I know I snap if anybody wakes me!

Minols..
These fish cakes sound tasty…I do like a haddock fish cake usually make my own but must be a few years since I have…hubbys not too keen. Daughter says M & S are very good but not tried them yet.

Next week I am looking forward to a Cromer Crab they are so lovely, just with lovely fresh bread and a touch of salad cream…my mouth is watering..or maybe two crabs!

Panic on yesterday …my 2 year old granddaughter has water collecting in her ears, she can’t fly as its dangerous for her. The specialist yesterday said she has to have tubes ( gromits I think) in her ear. Her operation is on Monday and she will be clear to fly by the end of the month. A big sigh of relief…

Have a good day everyday…good day to the fasters us included..

Speak later
Jean x

Morning all

Have just been to town to buy bbq food for the holiday…..

Also bought some new t shirts and a pair of lightweight trousers…. size 12!!!!

The Sun is shining here and its a lovely day.

Fast day today for me. Hope all you night owls managed some sleep. ..

Have a lovely day

Audrey

Hi Coffee

I thought you might be crack on last night. Managed to turn the light out at 5. I’ve got a shopping delivery between 2 and 4 so I must get my second cup of tea in by then.

Hi Mino

I have heard that Marks and Spencer’s fish cakes are lovely. I have never tried Tesco, I will have a long shopping list next time I go into Tescos. One of the best. I went out for a meal a couple of years ago and had a lovely fish cake, I must go there again.

Hi Jean

Yes lovely weather, it’s a good job that sweets don’t go off! They get a bit sticky though, if they are too far I have to throw them out. That really hurts, not because they are sweets but because I hate throwing things out. I find that youghurts last well past their date but I won’t eat a blown one.

I have been known to cut and freeze cheese as well. I don’t eat It too often. I love it though and this is the easiest way of keeping it.

I still have some of that left over barbeque steak frozen. I’m doing some mince in the slow cooker today, I needed to free up some space in my freezer, next time I shall try Turkey mince, I think I also have some quorn mince to use up.

My friends daughters ended up with a speech impediment through bad hearing. She had grommets put in at about 10 I think, speech improved so much that you wouldn’t ever know she has had problems. Not a bad operation and at 2 she probably won’t even remember it. Much better to do these things earlier.

Have a good fast day.

Hi Hemmy

Have a lovely day out, if they misbehave sort them out. 🙂 lovely to have three generations together.

Enjoy the sun garden will be there tomorrow or later.

Hi Audrey

Size 12 just a slip of a thing now, how well you have done. It must feel good. I know that as I go down through the sizes it does. Only really gone down bow to two sizes though, it must be because I am so much bigger to start with, I want to go down another one this year.

Yes I did get sone sleep thanks, about 7 hours so not bad.

When are you going?

Hi all, didnt manage any FD this week as we were visting day on Sunday ( first time since February) and yesterday had intended to have FD but we got up muvh earlier to have a another bash at the living room. By 11 am I was ravenous. Had small bowl of muesli and skimmed molk followed by banana and walnut (raw) butter sanwhich, that did keep me going until tea time.Stu wanted fish and chips and so we had small chips and split haddock which was plenty. One of the cats must have bought a mouse in as somethings chewed one of the sofa cushions. Managed not to lose temper and refrained from exploding at Stu re continuing to live in a mes of boxes. I had wondered if there was something as Mouse the Border Terrier had been in hunting mode. Seta couple of traps behind the sofa. Longing for normality a tv and not living in the bedroom . Hope every ones ok. Think we will have a FD tomorrow

Audrey…
Recipe please for your mousse sounds lovely…if it works

Can you tell its smoked haddock? Is it different from plain haddock?
X

Good afternoon all

Glorious day here. I find it makes such a difference to my mood when the sun is shining 🙂

Oh I do envy you, Jean and Audrey. We used to have a 5 berth motor home that we could just go off in when the fancy took us and had some marvelous times in it. The weather forcast looks good so hopefully you’ll all be able to relax and enjoy the BBQs and chill out.

Wow Audrey, Congrats on size 12, it must have given you a thrill and rightly so. It must be 15 or so years since I could fit into that size, but hey, we’re all going down in size so eventually… who knows! LOL

So pleased that Granddaughter is going to be OK Jean. My friends daughter had grommits in and they made a massive difference to her hearing. Fantastic to think what a small piece of tubing can do.

Hemmy have a good shopping day. The weather is supposed to stay good so you’ll be able to enjoy the garden for a while yet. You’re right about the sleeping, though in my case it seems as though my day and night have been turned on their head. Friends know not to phone until late afternoon! LOL

Well done on a good FD Min. Trial and error usually finds us the best way to deal with them. I manage better if I don’t eat at all until later (which for me is sometimes 9/10pm – but I never said I was normal! LOL

Hi CC. I think under the circumstances you did very well yesterday. When things are in chaos it’s not always easy to think about what you can, and can’t, have to eat. Hopefully the traps will get rid of the pesky little problem and nothing else gets destroyed. With any luck you’ll soon get sorted out and life can return to normal.

Hi Ginette. I think we are both in the same boat as regards sleeping! Hopefully you’ve got your delivery by now and can relax and enjoy a peaceful cup of tea.
I meant to say, in regards to an earlier post, about the good news from your niece. It must have been a great relief to them all. Bad enough being bereaved without having to worry about losing the family home on top of it. It’s great that it had a nice ending.
You put me to shame with your thrifty ways. I’m annoyed with myself for the amount of food that I throw away. As usual full of good intentions that never get acted on.
Sounds as though Mum has had a good time Lynda. I laughed about the list of goodies you have to bring home for her. Lovely times… enjoy.

Don’t know if you’re still popping in KT, but if you are let us know that you’re OK. Xx

If I’ve missed anyone my good thoughts are still winging their way to you. X

Thanks Audrey will give it a try..maybe after holiday. We both love rhubarb.

Do you think you could use frozen rhubarb..?

Nice refreshing for summer.
X

Hi Celtic

Not nice having mice, they are so destructive. I sympathise with you that the boxes haven’t got sorted, I had a lot of things like this but I am gradually sorting. I was meant to do this today as well but instead spent time with a neighbour.

Nice couple who have lived here for over 25 years I think. She is Scottish and dies not put up with fools but is very kind to people in need.

Hi Audrey

Weather today says the temperature will be 26 all weekend in the south phew….getting too warm. But looks like a good weekend all around. So hot in the south that we hay have some thundery showers. Mad when you think people had snow a week ago. Not enough time to adapt.

Thanks for the recipe.

I may get fish cakes from Morrisons when I have run down stocks. I have just made a bolognese and had it with vegetables. Three pieces of fruit today and a thick slice of my lovely granary with watercress.

Tomorrow I am trying to do an 800 day although today was pretty low. 2 cheese biscuits, I mint sweet and 2 sugar free eclairs (sweets) from my neighbour. He is diabetic and had bout some, he ate the whole pack apart from 2 and got the runs. It does say on all sugar free packs that eating too many will act as a laxative.

I am pleased to say that this week is one of the first weeks that I haven’t needed to take a laxative at some point. Probably the combination of fruit and vegetables. Sorry you probably don’t need to know that 🙂

Hope you get those problems sorted out soon and get back on track next week.

Hi Coffee

I have always been careful. I had a period where I wasn’t earning much and was forced to be, even when earnings went up I didn’t change. I had a good influence in my grandmother. She always had an extra box of tinned food, maybe from the war days. I have two cupboards stacked with these and pasta etc. I rarely eat pasta now and keep meaning to start working my way though the tins. At the moment I don’t use many. The odd tin of beans, tomatoes, very occasionally tinned fruit. I won’t throw any out. I will give some soups away though as I really don’t like tomato and basil soup.

Hi Jean

I have never made this but when I cook frozen rhubarb I do the whole packet and add touch a touch of water to the bottom of the pack. You really need to wait for Audrey for an answer.

Hi KT

Lovely to see you here. Maybe if you have the fast diet book reread it again to give you inspiration. As you know sweet things were my downfall. Although it was me who brought up the fast beach diet I started it really reluctantly, I really did struggle the first week, the secon it got easier and this week I can honestly say I am enjoying it. I am not even missing the sweet things. I do have a couple of pieces of fruit a day and maybe also some strawberries or cantaloupe melon, this is my Favorite the last two are both low in calories and I will have the strawberries with a couple of spoons of youghurt. The melon on its own.

Try and be strict. It is really hard at first but you will reap the rewards. I have lost 5lbs in two weeks like others on here. I am really pleased because before that I hadn’t lost in ages.

Chin up, try to get back into routine you will feel so much better for it.

Ginette

Hi all flyby entry again….😄

Little one is 3 months today but was born 6 weeks prem so his corrected age is 6 weeks. Collic has been a generational pattern but thankfully he has managed to enjoy baby sensory and massage classes today and has conked out for most of this evening!

Fudge green tea smells really fudgy, it doesnt taste as strong as it smells which is a little dissapointing but it does have that sweet kick!

Non fast today, feels very odd eating high number of calories as my allowance…. Looking forward to my first weigh on monday! And enjoying all the lovely sunshine ☀ ☀ ☀

Good morning friends hope all is well with you and yours.

Another beautiful day in store.

Definitely doing nothing but reading and pottering in the garden today. Hopefully dropping off to sleep along the way.

Still in my dressing gown a nice treat with no walking today.

I supposed to be fasting today… but Kristy already just said egg bacon and homemade chips for lunch made by her. Oh dear. She is supposed to be a veggie too. Lolol Oh well.

Have a lovely day Sym … scales will be great by Tues… maybe our bodies and meant to have a rest from losing at times.

Love the thought of that bike on a day like today. Enjoy… Maybe hubbies Fish n chips are called for to get things moving… just a thought. Lol Xx

Aud .. That whip does sound lovely … used to do similar years ago with cream.
Thank you for sharing. Xx

Ooh CC I am a country girl but so terrified of mice even the little field ones. Had convinced myself they wouldn’t come in with Mr Pips here. Oh blimey… hope its caught soon. I have heard that bread is better than cheese for attracting them. Xx

Coffee and Mel hope you are not too tired today after your night duties. Xx

KT … things look better on this lovely day. Xx

Lynda … stay away from the treats.. you are doing brilliantly. Xx

Gine So glad that fruit is working for you and no need for laxatives. That is wonderful news. So much healthier.

I too am trying to use what food I have in the cupboard or freezer. Trying to adapt things to suit without going to my local shop so much. Like you and hate waste . Everything goes in my soup I permanently have on the go. Rolling stock pot is what my gran called it. Lol Have a good day. Xx

Brit lovelies… Life is trying new things to see if they work Xx

Hi Hemmy

For a change I didn’t cone back on last night. Yes I’m glad things are moving of their own accord, sometimes up I had to take laxatives two days in a row. So nice that eventually the fruit is working. I try to keep it to two or at the most three pieces of fruit in a day, either strawberries or melon today before I go out. Fish later I hope if Pam doesn’t trip me up.

Hi Meli

What a worry that must have been to have a premature baby. Mine was born at a time where mothers could stay in hospital for a few days if they wanted and a nurse fed them the first couple of nights. Also we didn’t need yo supply anything of our own people do now I hear.

Tea sounds intriguing.

Good luck for Monday, I hope you have a lovely surprise.

Hi Jean

I really hope you lose, even if it’s just a pound. You know that in this hot weather we hold onto liquid as if we have need of it. I hope that is the problem. My ankles always get swollen in the warm weather, a side effect of the tablets I have been on for years but I have learnt to live with it. Sonetimes it makes knees painful and I start taking sea kelp supplements, this gets ripped of some of the exess water. I can buy them for a £1 so not bad. Not to be taken if you are on thyroid tablets though.

I hope it sets itself right and lowers by Tuesday. I showed a slight loss after Wednesday fast day. So hoping to add a bit more to that.

I can remember being at slimming clubs when I had had a really good week and even out on weight and a bad week and lost!! All very strange…. It will show up sometime, just keep faith and carry on.

Lovely day for a treasure hunt as well. Enjoy your day. I am off to Pams later.

Hi Hemmy

Lovely for you to have a rest and be waited on with breakfast served up even if it is meant to be a fast day. I hope you enjoy it and can maybe turn it into an 800 day, isn’t that what Friday is meant to be?

I love having a bit more leeway on a Friday and it helps when Pam trips me up. I have fruit at or soup at lunch time which gives me a lot of leeway with Pam’s ‘surprises’. It is seeming to work. Last week I wasn’t good as you know. This week I’ve been an angel in comparison. Although I haven’t logged calories apart from mentally I know I am well under if perhaps slightly over on fast days.

I hate killing mice, well anything really but I do sonetimes flys and certainly mosquitos, I really don’t want to be bitten. Spiders I rescue and take out to the garden. Mice I have been known to catch and take outside. I’m not frightened by any of these, I would draw the line at a scorpion, not that I have seen many of those and when gardening in long grass opinion France wear boots as there are some snakes occasionally.

Hi Audrey

Good luck in b2b. You have done this before and it will give you freedom when you are away. Did the rhubarb whip set?

Have a lovely time, we miss you when you aren’t here. Good luck for Tuesday as well.

Coffee

How are you doing are you managing to keep on track?

SLOW COOKER WARNING below:

Just a note to everybody, I made a bolognese in the slow cooker, intending to put it into a container to cook before going to bed. I completely forgot. I got up to go to the loo before going to sleep and remembered. Just as well I did. The slow cooker was on high as I had turned the control too far. There was no light on it and the temperature know which sets at off, low, high and warm is almost the same both ends with no red line to show which is which.

The food burnt although I did manage to save a portion fir Saturday. I poured cold water in the bowl and gear a slight crack. Then turned it off on the wall. I hope the bowl isn’t cracked. Mine is a 3.5 ltr Morphy Richards a bargain on Amazon at £15. I am going to wash it out in a minute and will let you know. A letter to Morphy Richards I think. I shall always turn it off at the plug in future.

Afternoon All,

Just got back from our ride, not too hot or cold perfect. Had our sandwiches and coffee outside an old church in a village…must own up to a chocolate eclair..really nice.

We went through a village called Winterton at the side of the Humber…they sell the best pork pies ever, I have not had one from them in 15 years…er yes I bought one for tonight, but that is all I shall eat…I just couldn’t resist. We will share it..it’s a bit big!! Back on track tomorrow.

Audrey..
Have a lovely break, remember your scales hope they are kind…b2b is hard going good luck. I shall try and keep on track ish, hubby in holiday mode but he will do FD’s…hope we don’t put on too much!
Have you used frozen rhubarb in your mousse?

Hemmy..
Enjoy your garden a bit of pottering and a sleep in the sun. Although bright here we have high cloud cover. Having a lazy afternoon a bit of reading..

Ginette..
You were lucky remembering your slow cooker..it could of caused a fire. Hope it’s not cracked. I don’t like spiders at all but could be OK with a mouse. They do a lot of damage I am always concerned that they may get in the caravan…although I never leave food in and is always clean before I put into storage.

Speak later
Jean X

Audrey..

Keep going ..have an early night.lol..lol

Safe travels
X

Lol I love your stories… Beautiful Brits Xx

Pictures of Gine peaking into the kitchen seeing what Pam has in store for dinner.

Auds doggies at the door crying to go on their hols. Ian off and Aud left to hold the fort.

Sym whizzing along .. delectable pork pie in hands.

After our fry up for lunch which was lovely being cooked for me…. Tonight we are being naughty with cheese salad sandwiches and some chocolate munchies. No wine for me though .

A lovely restful day … Only washed the throws in the lounge.. then called it good for the day.

Aud … safe journey tomorrow… Have a wonderful time in this lovely weather. Xx

Well done Aud… sleep tight. Xx

Hi Audrey

Sorry I was so busy reading the recipe I must have missed it. Slow cooker looks alright I have needed to give it another soak though as food well and truly burnt at the bottom.

I was no so fond of the chunky haddock but I did but some smoked haddock fish cakes with cheese and leek filling for tomorrow. My son true done and said they were lovely. These were from Aldi.

I know that I’m safe to talk about food as you must be safely tucked up in bed by now. I hope the day went well in the end. Horrible to feel hungry. Just read that you have made it through, well done.

You will have two happy dogs tomorrow.

Hi Jean

Weather sounded just right for your ride. Yes wants I lucky. I hope you enjoyed your pork pie. Just as well that shop isn’t local.

Hi Hemmy

Luckily Pam was waiting for me and I only put fish in the oven and she made a sale, I came in around 800 I think. Looking forward to tomorrow an eating day although the 800 days seem so much better than a complete fast day. Only fruit salad and fish so a healthy day. I must polish that halo.

I’m glad that you had a nice relaxing day.

Hi Meli

Yes that sun is hot and we are not used to it yet. A person after my own heart with the traps.

Those of us who have done two fast days and want to be a little strict came up with an 800 day, way below normal days but a bit more than a fast day. It seems like luxury to me. I used to do three dpfastfastfast days a week but ate completely the wrong foods the other days. I didn’t really put on but I didn’t lose either.

Now I am managing to keep the other days under control, mostly because quite a few of us are on the fast beach diet. I am way off of going to beach and not really a beach person anyway. It is just what they call it. My days of bikinis are over and I wouldn’t subject anybody to the sight of me in a swimsuit for a few stone either.

I hope you both get a better night, it is just a matter of sleeping when you can.

Coffee are you around?

Hi All

Another late night for me. Been inundated all day with phone calls and visits!

Hi KT, so pleased you’re still popping in. I hope you’re getting help from the mh team and are starting to feel a little better. Don’t beat yourself up about putting some weight back on. You’ve been through a very traumatic episode and it’s bound to have an effect, and let’s face it most of us are on this site because we eat when stressed. Keep in touch with us, but give yourself time and when you feel up to it you can maybe think about losing some weight then… we’ll still be here for you.

Sorry I missed you tonight Ginette. I’ve had a good FD, about 500 cals, and will be trying to keep to a minimum tomorrow. Isn’t it strange how some days it’s quite easy and others it seems impossible!

Audrey have a safe journey and a fantastic time while you’re away. It’s amazing how some sunshine and a bit of peace work wonders for us.

Hope everyone else is OK and enjoying this wonderful weather. Xx