Morning all

The weather is set to turn very wet and windy here so we are taking our porch awning down before the wind does it for us.

Jean hope Steve is better today now he is in hospital hopefully they can find out what is wrong with him.. hope he managed to rest.

Ginette go easy pkease we don’t want you ill also.

Kay enjoy your walk and pub lunch hope its as enjoyable as mine was.

Cmum fingers crossed baby arrives safe and sound soon..

Have a good day all fast day today for me.

Audrey

Hi Kay

Well done! You gave done really well, yes it dies work, I can remember being surprised at that as well. Enjoy the salad although it doesn’t look much like a salad day here. I don’t normally eat until just past lunch time and then dinner quite a bit later in the day.

I have got chicken and vegetables ready for tonight and some fruit for when I have my break later. Just another cup of tea for now.

Hi Audrey

Weather not too good here either, but perfect for decorating. No I shall pace myself, a couple of hours at a time, I have to do some cleaning behind things first and then moving things around again, it will be nice to eventually get straight.

Have a good day, I hope the weather doesn’t effect you too badly. X

Hi Jean

When I get tired I have a break, when I get really tired normally after a few hours I stop, I have a bit of white goods to move today, move the microwave, maybe I’ll get as far as moving the fridge freezer and even the tumble dryer, I’m not sure how far I’ll get but a bit of it done the kitchen is small, a galley kitchen really but fiddly with all of the things to move around.

As you remember Jean this is our being good month so custard will have to wait. I have a feeling I might have lost something on Tuesday, even if it just a pound. I have had a birthday ice cream arrive today and I have 28 days to use it. My birthday isn’t until November but I put different date in The Harvester site as I don’t want this and free Toby ice creams arriving together.

Have a good hospital visit.

I was reading the paper and there was an article about how our cells change when we lose weight, they start to rejuvenate, a really good reason to lose weight. This is probably why people say losing weight can make you look younger.

The article is about gastric bands, but I don’t see that losing it naturally should be any different.

Article link below

http://dailym.ai/29lNxEB

The awning is down safely and all packed away before the tennis starts hehe. .

Jean glad u enjoyed your sandwich thin I too prefer the Brown ones.. I hope you find Steve a bit better when you visit him..

Ginette clever idea swapping birthday dates you are full of these clever ideas I would never have thought about it LOL. .

Haven’t heard from Cmum perhaps we have a baby in the way? …fingers crossed…

Hope you are all having a good day I am away now Wimbledon is on soon and its the men’s semi finals today….

Audrey

Hi Audrey

I hope it was a good match. I haven’t seen any rain here yet.

Hi Jean

It sounds as if the diagnosis is progressing now. Hopefully you can find out definitively in two weeks time. Nice to have him home again. I suppose they can’t really tell you how long it will be before he gets better until they get the results.

I don’t blame you haddock and chips sounds lovely. I haven’t had dinner yet as I want to finish the first coat on the kitchen. So many little nooks and crannies there. I’d like to call it a day but it will only take about another hour. Then I can make my dinner and relax.

Have a good evening, I hope you both get some sleep. Xx

Hi Audrey

I finished at just past 8. It was either fill up the tray again or call it a day, I did the latter. Just off to put dinner up now and then feet up and catch up with TV.

symba – glad you both had a better night and that they are doing more/better investigations
I do hope they care improve things for him xx

Morning all

I am shouting this as it is so noisy in the caravan… we have torrential rain and rain here thank goodness we got sorted out yesterday. .

Had a bad day food wise think I am better at 500 days rather than 800… although it is my fault I thought I will just have the one biscuit….. it never works does it? I ended up eating loads of course so went way over budget…

We have dupiaza and rice for our meal today it’s home made so at least I know there is no extra fat in it and its within my budget but today was going to be my treat day but not after yesterday…I am very angry at myself…😠😠😠

Hope you are all doing better than me. Have a great weekend and remember together we are stronger.

Love to all

Audrey

Morning All,

A dark drizzle day, a quick in and out for the cat, she flew back in like a bullet!

Poor Steve 7pm till 5 am the pain was very intense again he was up all night, I got up at 3.45 and sat with him and did a cup of tea, we returned to bed about 5.30 and we both slept. He has the pain now but manageable.

I have had it once in the past and it is like clockwork, so it could be 7 pm alarm tonight but I hope not.

It’s a bit challenging at the moment but we are fasting, he is a bit off his food at moment so it may help.

Thanks everybody for your wishes I have passed them on.

Cmum..
I am wishing that baby on, the waiting is awful not much longer we all hope. Any names yet?

Ginette..
Glad you are nearing the end of some of decorating, then you can get tidy and sorted. Rest up a bit before you start again. A long day yesterday for you.

Audrey..
I love the rain in the caravan rocking you to sleep…dry in the day of course..try and keep off the munchies when you have got those pounds moving.

We are a bit the same get to a better weight then sabotage it ! Is it when you are near goal?? Maybe.

KT..
Hope things are still going well for you…you seem to be on track..

What a time to be going for a shower and still in PJs…I should be keeping it a secret. .lol..lol ..off I go 😀

Jean x

Good day all. Rainy here today. Still no baby 😞. He will be Alfie or Louie. I think Louie is the favourite.
Eating not going well. Actually that’s wrong, eating going to well that’s my problem. Don’t know what’s triggered it but I’m struggling to control it. Maybe it was having words with my OH about his anger problems shouting at everything, me mostly. Didn’t help, he just got angrier. I thought I was hardened to it.
Audrey
I remember the noise the rain makes on a caravan. We had one for years. Our kids loved going away in it. It was a lot of work for me as I got no help so I decided it wasn’t for me anymore.
Jean
Hope Steve improves soon.

Need to clean up. My fluffy main Coon cat is shedding everywhere.
Have good rainy day.

Ginette,
His pain is still managed up to now, a sleepy day for him. A run a round day for me ..lol

I have put a chart up for meds and I am in charge and spread the tablets out so not all together…see how it works. I think he was taking too many!

Have a nice night at Pams and have a rest..no surprises! Glad everything coming together.

I did get a 30 mins walk a bit of fresh air and out the house..

Cmum,
I like both names quite popular at the moment. Hope he’s not too long now..

Just think D… head, smile, ignore..you are in charge. You are a different person now. Stuff him!

Have a lovely evening all

Jean x

Morning all

Greetings from a wet Anglesey AGAIN!!

My back is not happy do having an easy day and supervising Ian doing the jobs..

Minols speaking as someone who’s children are now grown up just enjoy your holidays with your children these years are very special and once they are gone you cannot get them back… i am sure you will find a way around the weight loss we will all support you through and if you gain a couple of lbs you can soon shift it off again…

Jean how is hubby today I hope you both managed some sleep…

Cmum any sign of the baby yet?

Ginette what’s on the agenda for today? Your house is certainly getting a good do-over. ..

I am off now to take my pain killers so may be spaced out for a while…. ah well.

Have a great day all

Audrey

Hi Jean

I’m glad the pain is manageable now and that you both got a good sleep, it makes things seem so much better. Yes I imagine you are getting a lot of exercise in.

Kitchen painting finished I REALLY need to tidy up today. I spent about 20 minutes looking for my keys yesterday…..I didn’t find them so then spent another 10 looking for spare car key. I need to go through a rubbish bag I was going to take out last night. I am having a tidy up today and starting to get the kitchen straight, I will look through the rubbish as a last resort as I emptied the cat litter tray in there.

Dinner wasn’t too bad but I went into Tesco and bought a sone cream cakes two Belgian buns, one I gave to my neighbour as he too me and my cat to the vet the other day. So that was my treat day, fruit after dinner today. Cake was delicious well worth the wait and I only had one this way as I could have easily had both….

Hi Mino

The good news is that the pound you are putting on you are taking right off and not adding another pund to it. Success lies in this way, if we then manage to take off more than we put on we are still on the way down.

Very good news about the Pringles, the best way to avoid them is not not have them in the house though, or only buy things that your son likes and you don’t.

Hi Audrey

Sorry to hear that you back is playing up, a few easy days is what you need, no overctaxing yourself. It looks as if it has been raining here as well, I know it is forcast for a few days here, the weather is being kind to me at the moment as it isn’t too hot.

Just a tidying day today, trying to find thos keys!! I really need to get the kitchen straight as well.

Have a good day all, I am off to get another cup of tea.

Hi all

Jean
I hope that Steve starts to feel better soon and you are on top of the painkillers for him

Cmum
Im guessing that the baby is holding out til Tuesday then. Im sure your daughter is really fed up now. How old is the other one?

Ginette
You must be nearly back to normal again at home with all your hard work.

Audrey
Enjoy watching Andy today…..Im sat in front of the tv watching the F1 which is at Silverstone and its pouring down! I guess they will need the roof at Wimbledon!

Minols
Just enjoy your time and do what you can.

After my off diet day on Friday, I decided to have a rough tally of the cals and it wasnt that bad after all…close to TDEE…so that was ok 🙂

However, yesterday I also had a relaxed day and didnt count the cals but did stay mindful.
The scales are up a lb today 🙁
Hope that doesnt mean that the only way I can maintain is at a lower intake!

Ah well….back to it for now…
Today is a NFD ahead of a FD tomorrow so I will count the cals properly today and as Ive managed not to eat until now, 1pm, I will have a short window of eating.

Have a good Sunday everyone.

Kay x

Hi Kay

Mine go up and down all week, this is the first week I haven’t been on mid week, I hope I’m not in for a shock!! Our bodies do change a lot just with water content, after a fast day is the best time to weigh which is why I weigh on Tuesday. I don’t think that it is anything to worry about.

Hi Jean

With all that running around I wouldn’t think you will have gained and remember we are allowed to have a treat day. Glad things are Ok. Audrey and I buy our rhubarb from farm finds 750gm packet for £1 a real bargain and all prepared.

Audrey

I am sure you are imersed in the men’s final. I hope it’s a good match, you will be lost next week. I’m just having a slow potter not too much effort today, just going up to Pams.

H CMum

At long last the wait is over…… I hope it’s quick now xx

FD yesterday went well, and this morning a quick step on the scales was positive…but not a good comparison, as I track what I weigh just before a FD. I reckon it doesn’t matter which you track…but it does need to be consistent!
Mx

Morning all

Fast day today for me…

Cmum hope baby arrived quickly and safe..

Not to clever today will catch up later

Love to all

Audrey

Hi Audrey

Sorry to hear that you aren’t so good, hope you get better soon.

Hi Jean

Glad Steve isn’t too bad, he probably feels better that he is able to do something. Your Rhubab sounds ok. I think I would prefer the apple if it had a little bite….not too much though.

I’m annoyed to say that I have decided I don’t like the kitchen colour so although I am going to use it as a base coat in the passage I shall be getting a cream for the hall and kitchen. The magnolia I have in the living room is a warm cream, this is a cold flat beige, so out to get some more paint later. ….and to think I thought that the kitchen was finished. Sigh……

CMum

I hope baby is her, I am sure we will here later.

Hi Audrey

I hope the journey goes well and that you don’t need to do a lot for your Mum.

Below is something reported by the mail but from a medical paper. I love the bit about the chocolate.

5 Foods That Enhance Weight Loss by Salma S. Khan

Can certain foods really help you control your weight and lose pounds in time for summer?

Salmon

Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and anchovies are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, also known as ‘good’ fats. Other sources of omega-3 include; walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds. These ‘good’ fats have been found to boost metabolism, and encourage weight loss. Interestingly omega-3 fats are thought to improve sensitivity to the hormone leptin, which is thought to also act as an appetite suppressant. As leptin levels rise, metabolism increases and appetite diminishes. On the other hand as the hormone leptin falls, metabolism decreases with appetite increasing. According to research from Monash University in Australia, the hormone leptin may significantly increase thermogenesis which is thought to regulate the number of calories we burn.

Hot Peppers

Many research studies suggest that a compound found in chilies known as capsaicin may speed up metabolism, consequently aiding in weight loss. Researchers at the University of Wyoming in the United States reports that capsaicin may help burn off calories by stimulating the body to create heat through a process known as thermogenesis. Studies suggest that a spicy meal may temporarily raise a person’s metabolic rate by up to 25% more than their average metabolic rate. Interestingly, a Canadian study found that capsaicin may also act as a mild appetite suppressant. Researchers assessed a group of adult men who consumed hot sauce with appetizers prior to a meal. These men ended up consuming an average of 200 fewer calories at later meals in contrast to another group of men who didn’t eat anything containing capsaicin.

Celery

Experts believe that the celery is another thermogenic food, meaning that your body temperature may be raised, and as a result you burn more calories than usual. Researchers report that both the time it takes for a person to eat celery and then to digest it burns the same number of calories as naturally contained in celery itself. In addition as well as being low in calories, celery is both high in fiber and water content which makes you feel full very quickly. The celery also has diuretic properties that encourages the flow of urine out of the body prompting an increase in metabolism, and consequently the break down of fat cells.

Green Tea

Green tea has many health benefits, the tea is rich in free radical fighting antioxidants, and contains the amino acid L-theanine which is thought to help increase calmness. In addition, researchers report that green tea may enhance weight loss by increasing metabolism. Powerful antioxidants known as catechins found in green tea are what experts believe boosts the metabolic rate. Interestingly, experts have found that green tea catechins work particularly well to reduce fat around the abdominal area. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who drank green tea whilst also exercising regularly burned more calories than those who just exercised and didn’t consume any green tea.

Dark Chocolate

Much to the delight of dieters, research reveals that the consumption of dark chocolate could actually promote weight loss. Scientists report that this exciting discovery is thought to be due to chocolate’s effects on stress hormones. When the stress hormone cortisol spikes, it encourages the conversion of blood sugar into fat for long term storage. Appetite may also be increased – so managing stress levels may allow for better control of what goes into the mouth by preventing emotional eating. The consumption of even a small amount of dark chocolate is thought to increase levels of the ‘feel good’ hormone serotonin, consequently helping to alleviate feelings of stress and boosting mood. Participants in one study who consumed a small amount of dark chocolate daily were shown to have reduced levels of cortisol.

Ginette..
How annoying the colour isn’t right after all your work in the kitchen…still better to have the right colour so you can live with it.

We had a ride out today daughters hoping to move and wanted our opinion on some houses, just the area not inside, so got out of the house a bit. Pain still under control and he looked brighter.

Audrey..
Poor you …don’t be bullied when you get to Mums. Only do what you can. Look after your back. Safe journey back home.

Kept busy when back from house hunting to keep me off food….I got all inside windows washed and frames…raining outside so that’s tomorrow’s job….I hate windows!

I feel tired now..

X

Cmum,

Congratulations on your new Grandson.

I am so sorry on your poor daughter, what a tough time she has had. Glad she is much better now it’s sounds a really big nightmare. Such a worry.

Have a big drink sounds like you all could do with one.

Our wishes to you all.

Xx

Congratulations on the grandson….hope your daughter is ok now.

Fasting day over although a bit of a struggle today. But ended the day ok in the end.
Felt a bit out of sorts today…mentally rather than physically…heres hoping I will feel better tomorrow!

congratulations caspersmum

really hope your daughter recovers quickly, sounds very traumatic
xx

Morning All…

Very sunny this morning, finishing my out door jobs today…missing my cleaning partner!

Lowering some drugs today..keeping fingers crossed.

Cmum,
Hoping your daughter has had a settled night and looking forward to enjoying her son. Keep up your babysitting chores you will be needed when she’s home…enjoy..

Audrey..
Looks like a good day for your washing. Be strong going back to Mums remember you are not the only one doing the work..share it! Take care with your back go gently.

Goodness knows when we will be back in the caravan it’s been a slow year for us.

Ginette..
Hope you find the mouse ..make a lot of noise and it will disappear..lol..lol..At least you can get all the old tins paint thrown out then buy what you need.

Kay…
This weight of ours…..mine is up a pound today, down yesterday…my body is holding tight yet again to the weight..I wouldn’t call it a plateau as it is going up and down…loads of steps this week as I have been on the go…I had my cornflakes and strawberries this morning I have not had them in ages instead of fruit.. Hope some weight loss on Friday weigh in !!! Good luck to you too…

Minols..
Enjoy your trip south on your holiday to Mums. Good weathers coming..

KT..
Are you doing ok? Hope you feel much better now..

Coffee..
Haven’t heard from you in awhile, how’s things going…I salute you as a carer, over all these years, it’s very hard going.

Lynda..
Have you got your scales back off holiday, are you having a lock down with hubby..😀💤💤😀

Karen..
Still maintaining…all going well?

Sorry if I gave missed anyone

Have a good sunny day

Jean x