Morning All…is nearly afternoon….lol

We didn’t get up till 10 very late for us….I didn’t get to sleep till 2 am maybe jet lag…

Had a lovely night at daughters but she’s still not right full of worry and anxiety…again teaching with a busy head…and one son / hubby are causing her to worry arguing all the time…she was ok with us but we can’t really pin point the problem as she won’t talk….

Well a good day to fast when up late…I shall cook a ham joint and have it with a salad tonight…..and there will be enough for Monday fast….

Rowena…
Looking at houses sounds exciting today….a move for you in a a few months…hope you find what you are looking for …have a relaxing weekend…

Hedgehog…
Let’s make it a good saturday FD…..lots of things happening for you next week, lots to look forward too…😀

Dave…
Well done 9 lbs off in two weeks..the 5.2 is hard to understand how it works but it just does….it’s giving it a chance….go with the flow…you are well into your first stone off…baggy shirts for Xmas and a tight belt for your trousers…
Steve ended up like a sack of spuds, with a filly top at the top of his trousers..refusing to buy more until he had too..lol

Lynne…
You are always a busy gal….poor Phil it sounds awful..hope he’s more settled now…well done on your 2 lb off and back on track and moving down…you must be pleased with yourself…hope you get to your monthly target 😀

Kay…
Hope your cold is getting better…have a relaxing weekend…if well enough a good walk and fresh air on the coast…Mum always said big breaths of cold air killed the bugs, big breath and another on top before breathing out…she had some funny sayings…

MJ..
Hope your…Dieter gone wild day…was good and back on track today…..mine was good..that’s why I am fasting today…😂

DF…
Have a good weekend , doing anything exciting?…let’s have a good go to Dec 1st and see if we can get this weight off that would be nice…Kay has already started….unless the team is of the same mind…let’s get our head into gear in stead of coasting….kick up the bum!

Minols….
Hope you are having a lovely time and the mountain is being kind to you..( if you have wifi which I doubt) 💕💕

Have a lovely weekend all whatever you are doing….Steve in the garage sand papering his motorbike..so ironing for me!

Jean x

Hi all

I lost 0.5lb this week, so that takes me to T-3 (lowest weight earlier in year) so Lynne we are getting there!!

I think Ive finally kicked the cold!

This morning we went over to meet people at a National Trust cafe and I treated myself to cake with my coffee! I survived my no sugar week and have been looking forward to this all week!
Week 2 of October Onslaught starts today and this is going to focus on my bad habit of snacking on cheese and crackers, so they are excluded this week, along with crisps and bread!
Going to make some soups for lunches instead.
Continuing with the water and herb teas and restarting the squats/lunges and adding in some planks and press ups. Thats what tv ad breaks are for..lol

I will read over the posts and comment later as we are over the page!

Thinking of doing the pebbles challenge thing for November?! Probably only a couple of people will know what Im talking about, so Ill explain later! Although I am away from Oct 28-Nov 4

Jean, I count all my drinks as long as they haven’t got caffeine in.
I don’t drink tea but my coffee is strong and black from beans. The only other hot drinks I have are herb teas – peppermint, lemon and ginger etc so I count those. And I drink sparkling water, as I struggle with tap water even filtered. I have to drink sugar free squash with flat water and Im never sure if I can count that!

Jean- FD been fine thanks! Needed lots of hot drinks to keep me going as I’ve been so cold again- and sessions of rebound, hoovering and mopping inbetween to try to stay warm! Think the cold is worse than hunger…
Kay- hope that your cake was good!
Scotland- well done on the weight loss! I had a sneaky weigh-in today- usually Monday, but couldn’t ‘weight’- pun intended! 2lbs off again this week, so 10lbs off altogether in 5 weeks. Not sure where it’s gone from though- definitely waist, but doesn’t seem to be from anywhere else! I can’t have had 10lbs just on my waist!! Oh well, the scales are new, so they must be right, and at least it’s downwards even if it doesn’t show!
Rowena- how did the house hunting go?

I’ll be fasting Monday!

Looks like Monday and Wed FDs for me this week as I have flexi day off work on Thurs and would like to get a round of golf, followed by food.

Reasonably sensible weekend for me- put on a pound overnight and maybe the same again into tomorrow ready to kick some ass next week.

2 weeks in, 8 pounds lost.

Well done, Scotland! Hope your FD’s okay today.

Morning All…

A dull start today…I bought my Fitbit flex having trouble linking it to MFP calories…looks like a job for today…swimming seems to be on a back burner…I will have to try and get Steve walking around the village..

FD for both of us…I feel we have got back on board straight away…not always the case…

Rowena…
It’s hard coming to a decision which you both agree too….ours is a small village (1200 people) after 50 years of city life I was a bit apprehensive if I would settle…I would now never go back to city life to loads of people and traffic. We seem to be very laid back but we are in our marriage. We both had loads of troubles and upsets before.

Hope you find something you agree on..

Hedgehog..
Hope all goes well for your son and his driving…always a nervous time…my daughter is exactly the same as you with the grandson…

Good luck, Hedgehog and Dave..we are both with you…anyone else fasting this Monday?

Jean x

FD today going fine. Find it much easier just eating nothing until I get home from work. I look forward to a meal at night!

Tonight’s grub will be mushy peas, then a tin of soup then a pot of pasta n sauce. Total calories 620.

Good luck to everyone else. 2 pound gain over the past two days so hoping for a positive response. May do 3 FDs this week to ensure a big loss.

Hi Fasters…

We are going ok..a bit peckish about 12 but was out so had a coffee…so fine now.

No swimming couldn’t be bothered!! 😬 We had a good walk out and about and a bit of shopping…I shall walk out properly tomorrow must do something…

My scales still looking like a pound down still holding tight…even after a few chips yesterday NFD….lol…hoping for another pound by Friday..🤞

I like something to eat in the morning about 100 cals, berries, fruit and a little chai jam, tablespoon of granola…

Keep going we are getting there….

Jean x

All good here thanks!

Had lots of black coffee and diet Irn Bru during the day. Scotch broth soup (125cals) at 4.30pm.

Plan to have either mushy peas (I’m weird- I love these in a cup with lots of malt vinegar) and a pasta pot, or have a tin of spag bol. Either way, should be a pretty simple <600cals day.

Sorry today has been a bit sluggish for you- there’s always tomorrow!

Dave the mushy peas sound good .. I’d like that myself!! Stay strong 🙂

Thanks Jean- I’ll try that!

Hi everybody, I’m sort of new… I started the FD a couple of weeks ago but then had a week away when it was impossible to follow the programme. First FD back today and it’s been really tough and I’ve been cranky as hell. What a glorious introductory post….!

Hi Gommine…

Yes a good introductory..lol…it happens to us all, something gets in the way..

First week back let’s get you back on track…let’s get some weight moving….

Do come and join us we are a friendly group…

A few of us fasting today…all finished now…our (hubby) next day will be Thursday..

Jean x

Evening everyone

Not fasting as usual today as had a very low day yesterday so a bit unsure of how this week is going to pan out. I think I’ll jump on the scales in the morning and plan from there.

DF, hope you enjoy your salad, they’re beginning to lose their appeal now the weather is getting colder.

Hedghehogs, I’m looking for a chia pudding recipe if you’d like to share.

Rowena, was thinking of you as you posted. Hope you’re alright. Make sure you use us for support this week.

Dave, are you going for all the stereotypical Scottish fare today? Never could get a taste for Irn Bru even when working for few weeks in Glasgow and it was the only drink in the office vending machines. You’ve got this FD nailed.

Welcome Gommine. I’m a firm believe of telling it like it is, and sometimes it is tough, but other days it gets to the evening and all I’ve had is coffee and 500 cals seems like a feast. Having company on here helps.

Jean, I’m so impressed at how quickly you’ve got back into fasting following your month off.

Busy day tomorrow, phlebotomist and dietician for Phil, which should be interesting as she’s going to explain how to make sure Phil is eating enough and not losing weight. Seriously, eating could be my specialist subject, I know how to cram the calories in otherwise I wouldn’t have spent the last 2 years in a battle to drop a few stone.

Then tomorrow evening I have parents evening and as Bec is in Yr 11 it’ll be a good couple of hours queueing to spend 5 minutes with each teacher. Every year as I queue I convince myself I could organise it better. Still working on the master plan.

Well done fasters, hope everyone is having a relaxing evening.

Lynne x

Sorry Ive been missing! Still here and still going!

Fasting tomorrow as its easier when Im in work. As usual a couple of pounds up from end of last week due to ‘dieter gone wild’…lol…do like that!

I definitely need to up my exercise, the steps I achieve per day, unless Im actually out for a planned walk, is pretty pathetic.

Day 3 of the no bread/crisps/crackers and its definitely stopping my snacking!! Although I am eating cheese on its own, which isnt so good!
Ah well, one thing at a time!

Glad everyone seems ok. Welcome to the newcomers and well done Scotland, you seem to have hit a routine that is working.

Ive ditched the cold but given it to Neil…oops :-/

Catch you all tomorrow x

Morning All…

A dull day here and a hair colouring morning..a pain in the butt!

Steve…
So glad you are back to pre-holiday weight..3 lbs off hope it holds to Friday weigh in…😛…

Kay…
Glad to see you…pounds usually go up over the weekend, they will settle again…I know what you mean with exercise sometimes I am down to 3,000 a day very bad if I don’t try…..my new Fitbit ..a new start yesterday 10,100 steps…let’s hope I can today. A takes a lot of moving!

Keep off the cheese!!….lol

DF..
We will be with you Thursday, a couple of NFDs ….Audrey has lost 4 lbs since leaving and is enjoying the change…..she didn’t put her mind into it for a few months here with one thing or another…so well done to her.

Speak later..

Jean x

Pseu…
Sounds as if you have had a good weekend…maybe three fasts may sort you out…

As chai seeds…I have only made the jam…it’s the seeds which thicken it…….tastes lovely, you don’t taste the seeds…although it has a look of raspberry berry seeds….I like the mixed frozen berries…I put on my breakfast muesli, would be good in plain yogurts, on icecream…

I put it on toast that didn’t workforce me… Only 20 cals for a tablespoon ..

Have a good day..

Jean

Hi gommine! I’ve found the encouragement here really helpful, so hope you do too!
Pseu- that’s pretty much what chia seeds are like, lumpy and glutinous! I also have a recipe for stretchy slime as a playdough alternative I make for a friend’s daughter! But here’s the porridge recipe (sorry- haven’t worked out the calories as it would vary depending on how much maple syrup you use, what nut butter you use and what milk you use! :
500ml almond milk
2 tbsps. maple syrup
2 tbsps. almond butter
2 tbsps. shelled hemp seeds (I just put sunflower seeds in instead)
2 tsps. coconut oil (I don’t add this in)
2 tsps. ground cinnamon
2 tsps. ground ginger
10 tbsps. chia seeds
In a large bowl mix the nut butter with the milk, then add in maple syrup, coconut oil and spices. Mix well until smooth, then stir in the chia seeds. Cover and leave for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge so that the chia seeds can expand. Keeps for a couple of days in the fridge. You can eat it cold, but I warm a bowlful up in the microwave, and the recipe suggests topping it with berries and more seeds, plus maple syrup, but it’s definitely sweet enough for me.
This recipe is supposed to do 2 people, but it’s way to much for 2 helpings for me!
I’m going to make the jam recipe for tomorrow, thanks Jean!
Been shopping with eldest son- it was lovely but weird him paying for his own stuff now he’s earning!- and he bought lovely warm mini donuts for us… he corrupted me! But have googled it and reckon they were only 200 cals for the 3 it had, so that’ll be fine on my non-fast day!
Glad that Audrey’s doing well, sometimes a change is good.

Hi. Successful fd today. Genuinely not had time to eat. Relaxing this evening watching recorded programmes.
Tomorrow after work I’m meeting friend/colleague who is also doing the qualification i mentioned so hopefully we can make sense of what we need to write. I’m also meeting someone at 8am to talk through it.
Enjoy your evenings. Xx.

Hope you can make sense of the project tomorrow, Rowena! There’s so much extra teachers have to do nowadays, isn’t there?!
I’m FD tomorrow- anyone else? I’m going to do Thursday as well, as Friday and Saturday will be indulging! (Am also making niece’s birthday cake Friday- oreo chocolate drip cake- I hope!)

Welcome Gommine. As you can see who tell it how it is! lol

Jean, well done for getting straight back into it. And Steve too!

Rowena, I feel for you, so much on top of an already hard job.

Dave, how did you get on today. Better than me I hope!

DF, Ive already switched from salads to veg, but Im still adapting to the more prep it takes.

Hedgehogs, I may be doing the same as you…b2b FDs…. but it will be a first for me, you’ve done it before.

Lynne, how did you get on today? Did they learn anything from you..lol

Tomorrow is hump day, lets make it count as its far enough away from last weekend or far enough away from next weekend to make it a really good one 🙂

Well done resisting stuff on an non-FD, Dave! I kept adding up my calories I had yesterday over and over again as I thought they’d have been higher, but it still came up to 1400 (my TDEE is 1600, so I try to keep well under it).
Already cooked breakfast for one son, and made packed lunches- they’ll both be out the way soon so I can ignore food then!
Jean- made the chia jam yesterday and it’s scrummy! Thanks for the recipe!

Thanks for the recipe Hedgehogs, I’ll have to give that a go. I think I must have done something wrong with the chia pudding I tried because it wasn’t edible at all – and I’m usually not picky if things are vegetarian. I’m guessing that just going by rough estimates chia porridge is lower cal than normal porridge?

I’m a bit torn about doing an FD today, I should do three to get back on track, but I’m having one of those weeks where I am just really hungry all the time. Today would be a good day though since I’m going to the cinema straight after work it keeps me out of the house (and away from the fridge) for longer.

Symba ‘healthy coconut balls’ you say? Mmm… They sound delicious!

Does anyone else feel guilty for eating on their NFD? I never used to but I’ve started feeling bad even when I’m eating healthily, not a fan of this new development!