Thank you Claire. Still hoping for miraculous arrival of kit. Really dreading it!
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No Sarah, not sheltered, I would think more fulfilled! 😂
Aud, I’ve sussed it. Essentially both MFP and fitbit are saying the same amount of calories burned in total except for I had MFP set too high as I don’t want to eat on my extra calories burned above my TDEE. So I’ve dropped it down to allow for the adjustment. I’d calculated my TDEE at sedentary level but I’m not at all doing 10,000 steps. if I recalculate my TDEE at my current activity levels I get to about the same calories burned as fitbit and MFP give. Phew, what a load of maths this late at night! 😂
Sleep well. xx
Hi All..
Still popping by.. what a lot of posts today..everybody looks as if you are all going well…
Sarah .. the cake sounds a nightmare, I am glad it’s not me I thought there was only one.. did Angela say 70…good luck
Angela.. on the Fitbit and MFP… I think you go into.. www. Fitbit… link your pass word..it then balances food and excerise you do…takes some steps off with your excerise to make it right….tick boxes on what you want to do…I can’t tell you properly as no tablet here.. see if you can see what I mean…if you don’t do this the reading isn’t right.
We have had a lot of driving today.. wanted to see a special place.. 270 miles round trip. Relaxing lazy day tomorrow.
Good luck on the weigh ins tomorrow..well done the losers…
Jean x
Pokemans, cakes and exercise calories….
🙂
Fingers crossed Sarah, I feel your anxiety!
Aud and Angela, Im going to have to look at my fitpal and MFP settings…
I went on a walk today and my proper gps told me Id walked 5.5 miles but my fitbit gave me nearer 6, so probably my stride isnt set right and I wonder if I need to check how my calorie expenditure is set, although I think its set to just over BMR and I dont follow it!
The good news is that I didnt eat until I got home at teatime although I have had a good dinner and red wine 😉
Tomorrow I fast….
Good morning FB Friends..Hope all is well with you and yours. Xx
A very chilly one this morning. So out for early walk .. shopping then back in the warm. Lol
Sounds like we all had a good Fast day yesterday. Careful day today as within 7lbs of target now. Yay.
Going to stock up M&S cal counted meals for next weeks FDs find they are the best way to go for me. Easy.
Have a good day all catch you later.
Brit lovelies…
Every man must walk his own path. It is good to get advice from others but what may work for that person may not work for you. Learn from others but walk your own path. Xx
Morning all
Love the thought for today Hemmy
NON fast day for me today… still no change in the scales, wondering if perhaps my thyroxine levels needs tweaking? They lowered it last year, will go and see Dr for blood tests soon if I continue to not lose..
Have a good day all, be it fast or non fast watch your calorie count!
Audrey x
Quick post today .. I’m absolutely exhausted. I’m fasting too, and have a feeling it could be a rough one. I just want to be in bed asleep!
Hope everyone’s ok. Hemmy, I love the quote as always 🙂
Gottotrysomething .. hope your soon feeling better x hug x
Audrey, have a lovely day 🙂 x
Kay65 .. I’m fasting with you .. good luck!
Jean, enjoy your lazy day. I could just do with one of those myself lol 🙂
Thinking of you all .. stay strong xx
Morning all
Glad to see everyone on a FD yesterday seemed to have a good one, me too. The scales are being kind this morning and I’ve seen under 12 stone for the first time in probably 15 years.
Just caught up on all the posts last night and really glad I don’t have the cake making challenges these days as my girls are 15 and 18. Not that I every made birthday cakes though as my mantra was always ‘if Asda/Tesco do, I don’t’.
Audrey, hope the scales start playing or that the GP agrees to a thyroid increase. Last week I persuaded by GP to increase my levo, even though in range, as it was put down about 6 months ago and I was suffering all the horrible symptoms again.
Sugar Free Feb is still going strong, but not sure I’ve felt the energy burst as needed thyroid meds increased and was feeling tired because of that. It is shocking though how many foods contain added sugar and I’ve had to revert to a few nuts for a snack/treat.
Having quite a stressful time at the moment as hubby is unwell. He has a nasty infection in a wound in his head which will never heal because of multiple problems following a craniotomy in 2013. He’s also got swelling in his face and is in quite a bit of pain and is reluctant to take pain killers. Hoping the antibiotics kick in soon and on constant sepsis watch.
Usually something like this would have me heading for the biscuit tin, but since starting FD I feel so much more in control. It’s almost as though the more stressful life gets at the moment, the more I micro manage my food. I think it’s because it is the only thing I can control. Eating plenty, but of the right stuff.
Anyway enough about me, sorry to bore you all.
Angela, hope your stomach settles and good luck if you do decide on FD today. DF, Kay, Tammy and anyone I’ve missed, have a great FD.
Making chicken biryani for tea, only 360 cals – not bad for a NFD.
Lynne x
Morning all – probably a less successful FD yesterday that everyone else…caved a bit in the evening. But that was yesterday, and I have a long walk scheduled with an elderly gentleman this morning – we walk together every 6 weeks or so. And I’m not allowed to cancel, no matter how stressed I am because we know I will always feel better for the time out!
Lynne – well done on tipping below another stone…these things shouldn’t matter so much but psychologically it’s brilliant!! Hope your OH feels better soon.
We woke to news that my MIL went into hospital overnight…so waiting on news today as to what the prognosis is…and if we’re csncellign the holiday!
Right, off to pound the path around a loch!
Mx
Hey Guys
I did my 4 FD’s. Sunday it all begins again. Anyone seen LaLa land, everyone said it;s a feel good movie, but I don’t know. Really liked it though
Jean, happy anniversary! When are you getting back from Florida?
Sarah, there are tons and tons of Pokemon. I grew up with them. Well, I was already twelve when it came out on tv. But Pikachu is arguably the most well-known. How did that cake turn out?
Those activity trackers sound really cewl. I would love to run a fake marathon, too bad I can’t really use them!
x
I have rang and made a doctors appointment for 3rd March to discuss my thyroid.. he is ringing me tomorrow so I can ask if I can go and get my thyroxine level checked before I go… I am hoping this sorts out the lack of weight loss and the constant tiredness I am feeling..fingers crossed.. I haven’t felt like myself since they altered my dosage last year…
Aud x
Morning All…
A welcome cloudy start this morning.
Angela.. hope you lose this bug soon and feel better.
Hemmy… love this mornings quote .. hope you get stocked up on the meals today they seem to work for you… 7 lbs to go.. well done 😀😀
Then maintaining..
Audrey..you have been thinking of going back to doctor for a while.. hope he tweaks it for you..ask him for a extra tweak ..lol
Clare… hope the days better than you think..
Vi..lovely to see you back you must be feeling better.. back on the 15th Feb for me weight up also 😬😬
Minols.. have a lovely restful walk with your gentleman.. sounds lovely…. walking around the loch today, I will come with you but slowly 😀Is he your personal trainer?..lol
Lynne.. hoping hubby soon feels better and tablets kick in, it doesn’t sound very nice…
Under 12 stone well done, your sugar free is working as you say quite difficult it’s in everything..
DF.. hope you feel a bit better as the day progresses on…
Kay.. have a good fd today … hoping you sorted your Fitbit out..we are having a good breakfast and a light day ourselves..hopefully.
I have never altered my step length thought it sounded difficult but matched my excerise on
www. Fitbit with mfp … have you done that?
7.50 here and still on bed having morning tea… lol…must catch a shower…
Have a good day everyday… have a good fd to the fasters we will soon be joining you again..lol
Jean x
Hi all,
Been quiet?
That’s my 3rd and final fast complete, roll on tomorrow, but I won’t be stupid this time lol, weigh in as well.
Weekend is looming, have been invited to my friends for a drink and a catch up, no doubt there will be nibbles, but looking forward to it.
Can’t believe how quick the weeks are rolling in, it will be holiday time before I know it.
Hope all the fasters are doing well, keep going not long now.
Right away to do the swimming run, it never ends.
Tammy xxx
Evening all,
Well everything is finally settling down now thank God. I had a slice of toast an hour ago and it’s still in.
I know, not great when I wanted a good loss this week but today I need what I need.
I’m not even burning many calories today 😣
Aud, going to the Dr for your thyroid is a good idea. It must be frustrating for you.
Hemmy, glad your getting on with the M&S meals. I stopped as the 2 I was having were very garlicky and hubby threatened to divorce me. Now I’m managing to fast through til tea there’s more i can have.
Jean, hope you’re still having a fabulous holiday.
Sarah, how’s the cake going?
I’m now relaxing in the bath. Despite having slept a bit this afternoon I feel exhausted.
xx
Evening all
Angela, hope you feel better tomorrow. At least you’re well fasted though a bit extreme.
Lynne, well done on tipping below that stone point. Amazing how good that feels. Sorry to hear about your OH’s health issues. Sounds tough for both of you.
DF think it was you who had loose trousers, fab! Hope you are less tired now.
Vi, lovely to hear from you.
Sorry if I haven’t commented on anything noteworthy. I am basically chocolate sponged out! Made the bases (4)tonight some still in oven plus a traybake for adults. Thank goodness the pokemon topper arrived with daughter. My tale of cake woe coming to an end. Just have to run amok with white chocolate buttercream tomorrow night.
Have fasted today but not liquid only. Came in cold, tired and hungry with the prospect of cake making ahead to the smell of sausages being cooked by OH. Gobbled down 2 followed by salted nuts. Under 500 (just) but hardly templefood. Still counting it lol!
Well done to fasters today and good luck to anyone weighing tomorrow xx
Oh man how did you make a cake without licking the spoon Sarah??? That’s a super power I will never have lol!
Having tea soon, made a lentil dahl & leftover keema from last night then that’s my FD over. Does anyone else sometimes doubt the calories in things? I seem to be able to have huge fast day teas for so little- I weigh everything & track in mfp but still it’s crazy!
Hope you’ve all had a good day. Clare x
Hi all,
Thats my FD over with. The only thing I had was a large bowl of home made veg soup so definitely within the calorie allowance!
Clare, Sarah and Tammy, sounds like you have all done well too 🙂
Angela, hope you feel better in the morning after having such a rough day.
Audrey, Im glad you have made an appointment to see the GP and if anything is amiss. Not long til your new kitchen…
Minols, how did your walk go? And how is your MIL?
Sarah, Im so glad your cake making is almost behind you! That was close!
Vi, Its so great to hear from you. You are still doing 4 fasts a week, thats fantastic 🙂
Hemmy, keep those quotes coming 😉 And keep up with those M&S meals, they definitely work for you!
Jean, sounds like you both are enjoying both the getting out and about and the chilling. Make the most of the food whilst you are there 😉
Lynne, you are doing fantastically, in spite of your husband not being well…sugar free February, losing weight, and not reacting to stress with food.
Dragonfly, how has your FD go, was it ok?
I still need to look at my fitbit and check its set ok.
Good luck for those fasting tomorrow…Audrey and Hemmy , maybe Minols?
And good luck to all those who, like me, are weighing in tomorrow.
Ive not forgotten the roll call, Ive decided to do it on the pc so I can edit it etc, which hopefully I will get round to this weekend 😉
Kay x
Evening All..
Walk about morning and pool afternoon.. Steves legs a bit sore after all the driving yesterday but coming around now…
Having meals around the room today so fed up with all the food… strawberries, blueberries and bananas this morning and ham sandwiches tonight… afraid I must own up to cookies and donuts but they were very nice.. and wine ..beer for Steve.. lol.. 🍩🍪🍷🍺
Hope there are some good weigh ins in the morning…all these people in bed early 💤💤💤
Catch you all tomorrow
Jean x
Well what a night, seems to be bad luck week for us.
It’s now 0050, and I have just returned from picking my mother up from A&E(1hr20mi round trip), where she was ambulances tonight at 8.30, with having her 4th major nose bleed in 24hrs, she had this 6 yrs ago turned out to be a deep seated sinus infection, and we are thinking it’s the same, but hospital think not, but you know just bring her straight back if it happens again, yeah easy done if your only hospital is on your door step, any how she is home, albeit a bit anxious, hopefully her medicine will work soon, she did get antibiotics.
Anyhow enough rants am off to bed, weigh in is coming.
Take care everyone x
Morning all,
Much much better today. My toast and creme egg stayed in my body last night, so technically I went over FD calories yesterday despite everything 😂.
I’ve weighed this morning. I’m taking it as 2lb off. Scales actually show 2.5lb but I’m knocking 1/2lb off for yesterday. I hope I’m not underplaying that.
Tammy, hope your Mum’s ok.
Jean, we’ll have you losing that holiday weight in no time. xx
Its Friday!! 😀
Fast day done and went well yesterday, I’m proud of myself for sticking to it .. it wasn’t the easiest to be honest.
I weighed last night, and was 1lb down, although my official weigh in is Monday morning when I get up. Hopefully more will have gone by that time 🙂
Its so cold today, and snow in the air! As long as it waits till I get home from work, then it can snow all it likes 🙂 I do like being inside when its snowy outside. Nice and cosy 🙂
Have a great day everyone, good luck to everyone fasting .. you can do it!
Sorry I’ve not responded individually, for once, I might have a busy day at work so need to get going. Its reassuring your all out there, and for that I’m grateful to each and every one of you.
Hugs x
Morning
Angela, well done. Really good loss this week.
Tammy, Minols hope your mum and mum in law ok. Very worrying I know. Tammy hope you got a bit of sleep in the end.
Jean, i have just weighed, no loss and I am not even on holiday! Must think carefully about what I’ve done and not done this week. Don’t worry you will get right back to it once you are home.
Hemmy, thank you, I will be happy with acceptable…
Have a good day all xx
Morning Sarah, maintaining is still good but I’m sure you’re disappointed.
For me, 2lb makes sense this week as I’ve not been travelling, I’ve increased my activity and I should have a ‘cyclical’ bonus loss.
Work are making me stay away again today which is frustrating as I’m fine, but policy is 48hrs after a tummy bug. We make packaging and some of it goes to the food and medical industries so I understand. It just doesn’t fit with my work ethic.
Have a good day everyone. xx
Angela, i know what you mean re work ethic. Looking back I wish I had been more sensible in terms of work/life balance sometimes! There is nothing you can do about it so enjoy it and have a lovely day. It will all be waiting for you on Monday….
Audrey, hopefully your meds will be tweaked and you will be on the downward track again. It’s annoying if not your fault.
Hi Sarah,
I can do some work from home so I’m catching up on my sea of unread emails. It’s quite cathartic. At the same time I can catch up on washing as well and prepare for my parents visiting tomorrow, even better! 😆
Aud, are you measuring at all? All your walking could be building muscle which weighs more than fat, but you could still be losing inches? xx
Morning (I think)
We officially have snow 😀
My scales are annoying me, again the first weight was different from the next 2, those however were the same, I will change the batteries next week, I am going with the 2 weights that were the same, which means drum roll please eerie
5lbs down into a new stone 😀, little Audrey dance please (ddon’t hurt your back)
Minols hope your mil is ok.
Angela good your feeling better for the weekend.
Jean don’t worry about the jeans getting tighter, is Steve having a good time.
Sarah well done on maintaining, I know sometimes it’s hard not moving.
DF it really does get easier, well done are you fasting Sunday before Monday weigh in ?.
Hi to everyone else, I don’t have my list of names, but am thinking of you all.
Mum is ok, no more nose bleeds as of yet, but she still very anxious. Thanks for the good wishes.
Tammy xxx
Good morning Fat Busting Brits .. hope all is well with you and yours. Xx
A cold one today … need to be wrapped up well . Hopefully the last cold spell before spring and all it brings. Lol I can dream cant I. Lolol
Broadband playing up the last couple of days so annoying.. with all it costs.
Sarah… that cake being made with so much love and thought it will be the best… never mind acceptable. Xx
Angela.. glad you feel better today. So very well done on the 2lbs loss. Yay Yay. The crème egg did it. Lol Enjoy a rest day.. today. Xx
Min.. hope your MIL is feeling better. Have a good day. Xx
Sym … enjoy those holiday days … then back with us lot. Lol
Kay .. yes loving the M&S meals on fast days. Easy and in and out of the kitchen. Fish pie today 330 cals … so hopefully just a full milk coffee after walking and lots of tea and lemon water.
Enjoy your non fast day. Hope Ellie is doing ok. Xx
Tammy.. what a worry with your MIL… Hope the meds work and she is back feeling better. Is harder when you have the journey and worry on top.
Hop eyou can rest up a bit today. Xx
Aud.. must be very hard when you have done the good fasts with no result. You are a trouper Aud .. well done you girly for all your encouragement to us and the busy life you lead even though have things to contend with health wise. Much appreciated. Xx
Dragon.. Well done on your fast yesterday. Not easy this cold weather much easier when its a bit of protein and loads of salad stuff. Have a good work day… then home in the warm. Xx
Just seen your post Tammy .. well done on that big loss… Way to go girl. Xx
Fast day today anyone else… Brit lovelies… This is deffo us….
The moment we decide there is no such thing as defeat – we will never feel defeated again, rather – we will feel challenged to find new ways to succeed.Xx
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