Evening All..

Hoping everybody is going well…my pot luck dinner was tasty …I can’t remember cooking it..as Steve said it would of been thrown if not good…different..

I do b2b if I have had a very busy week out and extra calories eaten…I don’t know if it helps but I think it makes you feel as if you have tried…normally it would be a three fast week..

With money spent a re think on holidays this year….looks like going on the south coast, I think we have made the decision… Devon ish….with the caravan…

I must check back on our weight….2 years birthday on Friday…two years on this thread..🎂

Fasting tomorrow…

Jean x

Hi all, Im still around! Had a great break but now seem to have flu! Been in bed pretty much most of the last 2 days. Hopefully it is now on its way out. When Im feeling more normal I’ll be back properly and shifting the weight I gained over the weekend!

So sorry to hear that Lynn- & how brave and strong you are to already look at positives, that you were able to care for him the last couple of years. And I’m very glad that you were able to be with him at the end.
Sending you love & hugs as best as we can online, for you & the family… just know that we’ll be thinking of you in the days ahead…

Lynne…i’m with Hedgehog. So sorry about Phil. Organisation mode will take you a good way (and at least things get done) but when you feel ‘reaction’ setting in, don’t be surprised and find yourself a safe, loving place to let it wash over you. Take all the help offered and let the love of your girls provide the mutual support you all need.

In the strange, modern Internet way, we’re here for you when you need someone.

Mx

Lynne, I am so sorry to hear what has happened. My thoughts are with you and your family. x

Lynne..
We are so sorry to hear about Phil…we are both thinking of you and the girls. Look after each other there will be many happy memories to remember which will blend in the sad times…

Lots of hugs to all of you…pop by when you feel up to it…

Jean x

Pseu – well done on the B2B.

Just going to put the kettle on for some Bovril…need to tide myself over the next couple of hours until ‘afternoon tea’ with the boy – we’re hoping to finish reading Matilda, and I think I’ll treat myself to a wee chocolate with my coffee.

Mx

Oh I love Roald Dahl, I still have the poem ‘The Pig’ memorised from when I learnt it for a school audition over twenty years ago.

Hi All..

We are doing OK here…just had a cuppa….out and about this morning away from the lunch time kitchen..picked up the last couple of Xmas bits for my sister…a few bits of cranberry, mango chutney and beetroot for over Xmas..keep adding to the shelf…getting near to only fresh things Xmas week…

Snowing off and on today…possibly more around 4 pm and into the evening…..neighbours baby is home, he is absolutely gorgeous….so no help needed from us…phew!

Well done everyone…everybody seems to be doing fine..😀

Hedgehog..
Enjoy your evening…mince pie and whatever….

Pseu..
Sitting all day you should have at least 16 degrees in an office…I checked mine every hour and made a note of it and complained…they brought me a heater….hope it improves for you…

Jean x

What is the December challenge?

So it’s just a case of trying to lose as much as possible?
No way I can do it in December, I’ll likely have too many things to be going to. If I’m the same weight at the start of January as I am now I’ll consider it a success!

HI all – not a bad day…just had my tea and feel full, so feeling positive I can resist anything offered tonight!

My December challenge is to get as close to 11st as possible, but in reality, if I can get below 11st 7lb and hover there until January, I’ll be happy. The trial is not to put too much on between Christmas and New Year, so will definitely be ready for a push in January. I can’t believer that last year I was so close to being under 11 that I declared 2017 would be the year I stayed under…whoops! Been a bit of a tricky year.

As for the old dog…his back collapsed again the other night (you may remember he had to have a significant op on his spine in January). It’s another disc that’s gone. He has been so phenomenally well the last couple of months – more like a 2 year old than a 12 year old. So last night he underwent 4 hours of surgery…and we’ll wait and see! Daft the decisions we make for dogs! But he’s so intelligent, so with it, so healthy…except for his lower back. Considered the big decision – and if he’d been in pain, or if the op doesn’t work, then we’ll have to re-consider, but the vet fairly confident he can make a good recovery, even if his ‘wiggle is more pronounced at the end of it.

Right – off to see if I can understand parent controls on the kindle!

Mx

Count me in for any challenges for sure. I’ve joined the December challenge but also like the smaller group here. Need all the motivation I can get.

Had a motivated first 4 days back on the wagon. 2 proper fasts and 2 good NFDs and 4lbs down. I’m under no illusions about the first week though, I expect that to start slowing to 1-2 lbs per week at most. Hoping for 3lbs more by Christmas.

January will be tricky for me. Having lots of work done on the house so I’m moving to mum and dads for 3 weeks whilst it gets done. Not that they aren’t supportive but just harder when not in charge of the grocery shopping or cooking.

We’ve got a fair bit of snow and very very cold outside. I’m staying in where it is warm, made hot casserole for tea. Dog loves it though, just wants to play, dig and war it. I don’t think he feels the cold.

Finishing the day on 1000 against a TDEE of 1500 so little bit room for later if needed but quite full up just now.

Thank you for the bovril suggestion – that did the trick this afternoon when I started to feel a bit peckish

Morning all, I’ll definitely be up for a challenge, January I will definitely need to, and it will be my 1 year anniversary of doing this plan 100%! So proud I’ve done a year, and am 18lbs down! Slow and steady for me 🙂

That said, I was SO disappointed when I weighed this morning. I’ve done 3 FD’s this week, by the book, no cheating, and I gained a 1lb!! I could have chucked the scales out the window! Whyyyyy???? Never mind, I’m eating more today regardless, the B2B fast was difficult, especially yesterday when I was so hungry ALL day lol!!

Going to enjoy eating a bit more today 😛

So cold again!

Morning All..
The ground white and freezing all over but not snow….

Weigh in for us both 1 lb off..pleased with that..

It’s is our two year birthday today 🎂…I am 4 lbs up on last year, Steve is only 1 lb up…I am really pleased on that..I am still chasing some of my holiday weight. I have 29lbs off, Steve has 16 lbs off today. Maintaining up and down about the same all year…

My goal was 28 lbs, I then decided on another 7 lbs which my body and me are battling with…I will win….I am happy how I am…but 7 lbs will be better I think maybe vanity pounds…I would still like Steve to have another stone off…..big push next year keeping holiday eating under control.

DF..
I think that’s the way slow and steady…Happy Birthday to you too 🎂…we lost all our weight in the first year and wanted to maintain this year which we have about done…a big push to loose more I think for us hopefully…..But not put on!

I really don’t understand the weight even after all this time….when you are really good you put on, if on a iffy week then loose…we have been off the salads this week and had two small dinners on FD’s and a bottle of wine at the weekend between us and lost…last week three fasts very careful, I did loose just 1 lb but Steve didn’t. The answer is just continue and it will come off.

Sorry I am rambling a bit….eating day for us..😀

Hedgehog..
Have a good FD I think you are on your own….shout if you need a chat…well done last night all under control…😀

Lynne…thinking about you all 💕

Pseu..
I have just caught you….have a lovely night tonight and have a good time…I see you now with your Baileys and mince pie in hand all glammed up…..have fun…the challenge will get ourselves motivated again…your big do is only one day..

Have a good day…

Jean x

Hi all! Sadly not gone that well, Jean!! I’ve had to do some baking for visitors this weekend (they’re not staying, but friends tomorrow & relatives on Sunday), so picked at the trimmings- quite a few edges needed tidying from the millionaires shortcake- oopsie! Nothing else to eat though, & a very small dinner tonight. The baking didn’t go that well either- made one & a half times the recipe to go in a bigger tin, which wasn’t enough, so made another lot, which was then too much so the biscuit base is too thick, then burnt the first lot of caramel, so had to bin it & do another lot… Took over 2 hours to make!
Have been good & done my usual rebound workout, plus did the next one as well which was a lot tougher, & housework!
Jean, Steve, & DF- happy birthday, & well done on the weight loss & maintenance! 🙂
DF- I don’t understand the weight loss either; mine is just as erratic.
Pseudo- have a great ‘do’ tonight! It’ll be lovely glamming up knowing you’re more in shape!
Cakey- well done as well- enjoy the snow! (& watching the dog; I hope that we get some as I’d love to see my old girl out in it again!)

I am so tired, didn’t get much sleep last night. I’m hoping I manage to perk up later or I might nod off and drown in my starter.

Pseu…
You will enjoy it…go stand outside if will soon wake you up…😂…

Xx

That would make my night!! Hope you had a good time- are you up early, Pseu, or only just going to bed?!! (I’m guessing that one, as you’re a night owl!)
I am up early of course, because it’s the weekend, & there’s no rush to get up!
Looking forward to seeing our Dutch friends today, but hoping they don’t bring too many goodies!

Morning All.
A brighter day here…blue sky..it has been really dark through the day lately…

A bit of shopping for us…Steve looking at the garage door to see if we can do something to get in and out easier…maybe a piece of wood to hold it up while we go in…😬

Pseu…
Skinny Minnie what a lovely complement..hope you had a good night…

Hedgehog…
Enjoy your Dutch friends over the weekend…hope not too many nice eating gifts brought…but they do have lovely food ummmmmm

Cakey Wakey…
Have a lovely night out tonight with your friends….enjoy your coffee out this morning I always like a pop in to a cafe…😀

Jean x

Pseu…
Sounds like a good do….you have very upside down sleep pattern…very much a night owl…love the ‘ skinny’ even more when it’s a statement !…well done…

Found two pieces of two by four wood spare in the garage, stick it in the side runners door perches on the top at an angle…at least we can go in and out in our own time…still needs two of us to do it, better than nothing….

Have a good lazy weekend…

Jean x

Hello
On just under 600 calories so far for the day. Just planning on a main course tonight which I would usually estimate 500 ish calories but always seems to be a lot more in a pub or restaurant than what id make at home. So have 900 calories to play with which should be more than enough so I can stay within NFD limit. I don’t drink alcohol so that helps.

Bought a new Christmas jumper. Not a big fan but this one is very pretty and have a couple of occasions when Christmas jumpers are ‘compulsory’.

Also bought a new dress – such a dilemma, I tried it ok a few weeks ago and loved it. With a graduation and a wedding to go to next summer – I wanted it. I’ve never been a fan of buying a smaller size as that’s a sure fire way to sabotage any plans. But don’t want to waste the money if I am successful in this quest. But it had £50 off.

I decided to go for it. It fits me know – If I lose 1-11/2 a stone I still think it will look lovely, just slightly looser. I I lose 2 stone or more i will need a new dress but will be so happy I will forgo the cost. Maybe a bit of flawed logic there.

Mindful eating today and I’m having tried and failed week after week, feeling fairly optimistic that I might just have got my mojo back with this WOE.

Much love

Cakey Wakey…
Enjoy your meal tonight you have it all covered..

As for your dress another 1 1/2 loss..I think it would be a new dress…wear it and enjoy it while you can…😀

As for jumpers much too hot for me…but they do look nice….daughter is hot like me she wants a Xmas jumper for work..I saw a Xmas tee shirt in Asda she was off to buy it £8 a good cheap buy…lol..with all fluffy bits on it..

Jean x

Key..
Welcome to our thread lots of support and chat it you need it…Decembers a strange month for us all with festivities and family gathering…good luck in reaching your monthly goal..well done on 4 lb loss this week that’s a great amount..

Jean x

HI all –

Everyone’s weekends seem to be going well.

I’ve had a chilling weekend without the dog, but a sneak preview at the scales is not looking as good as it should for tomorrow. Annoyed, because I thought I’d done pretty well this week. And the OH wants to take us out for Indian today – timing! So that is all I will have, and try not to worry too much if tomorrow is not so good. I’ve got ahead and planned the food for the rest of the week, so hopefully it will all be really controlled even on NFDs.

Right, busy morning, so I’d better crack on.

Mx