Morning All..
So cold today…

A surprise this morning my neighbour has made some Seville Marmalade yesterday and left me a jar on the step, was lovely with toast this morning..( I look after her cat sometimes).

Cakey Wakey…
‘ You did it’ well done and a small portion of food too…I laughed at the two year puppy what wants training…I have a 17 year old grandson who acts like a 2 year old…we are still waiting for him to leave the terrible twos!…maybe one day…

Dave…
What a big house shake up you are doing…it will look amazing when finished…

Minols…
Hope you get your mix arounds all sorted so they run smoothly …..3 more days…

What an exciting holiday, have a wonderful time…do you ski?…the snow will be great at this time of year in Canada …safe journey..

Hedgehog..
Your meal sounded lovely…is this last of the festivities…lol….it’s coming very dark here now..miserable really. We are usually somewhere hot at this time, break the winter blues but not made it this year.

Still trying to do my walking but seems to be not every day. A low day food wise for us had too much for two days but enjoyable.

We need to get the decorating head on a fair few rooms need to be done…trying to put it off…lol

Jean x

Hello

Jean, love home made marmalade. My Mother in law always made her own, perfect on a slice of toast.

Hope you have a good day Lynne, sounds like you’ve got lots of house projects going on.

House should finally be finished by Friday, all leaks stopped and floorboards replaced. The end is in sight, I hope.

Scales are being a little stubborn this week, but that’s to be expected I suppose. Lots of big losses for the first month, now is the time to keep the resolve when it slows down.

Haven’t eaten yet today. NFD and cooking a ham. Will have with gnocchi later, quite high calories so keeping low the rest of the day. Will use the remainder of the ham in soup for tomorrow’s FD meal I think.

‘Puppy” was star pupil at training today. Very keen and eager to please. He’s now very mucky and sleeping it off.

Hanging pictures and the like this afternoon as we reassemble the bits of the house that we can. Had great declutter though – am with you on that score Dave, although can always find more to go.

CW

Afternoon All…

Washed the car as it’s going to the garage with a problem on Tuesday..Engine Management light keeps coming on..thought we would have to pay but under warranty till March…

Bright blue sky so off for a walk around the village..

Lynne..
It was a lovely surprise …people are so kind…..I have a lovely easy recipe for lemon marmalade I have been thinking of doing some for a while….SIL took 5 jars last time..lol…enjoy your time out…

Cakey Wakey…
Lovely to get back into your house on Friday …seeing it all sorted now..enjoy hanging pictures etc…nice.

Dave..
Glad wife’s playing ball….be careful it could cost you in the long run…lol…hope all goes well tomorrow…poor woof..

Jean x

Dave- you made me laugh- so much stuff you’ve had to fill up the bath!?! & a ZZ top beard- very fetching! & going swimming to have a shower!
Cakey- glad your dog behaved itself at the puppy class! Mine was always star pupil at our class, she’d do anything for food, that’s Labs for you… all went out the window at home though! She has had a better couple of days, thankfully.
Jean- you had a more productive day than me- too cold & grotty here for a walk, & definitely no car washing!
I have not been good today, so really need to buckle down to it again next week. Nephew’s birthday next week, but I’m not needed to do the cake this time, so that’s good for my waistline! Other then Valentine’s Day, no more celebrations for a bit, so no reason not to stick to it now!
Big fast tomorrow?

I am fasting tomorrow, but it will be difficult this week, will see how I do, was going to watch the Superbowl but not sure now, it ends around 3-15 am I think.

Morning All…

Very very cold here…keep safe down south….

Fast day for us as usual…we have not over eaten this weekend, a glass of wine each and a small amount of chocolate..I was in charge so not bad…

Hedgehog..
If you want a laugh about showers…..we put a new wet room in our bathroom a good few years ago..took 6 weeks..Steve plumbed the bath into the garage..so in the morning Dressing gown on, towel under arm went out of front door and into the garage for a shower, left the door up a foot for the seam to escape…strange hearing cars going past to work..out the garage with hair washed towel under arm and through the front door…goodness what the neighbours thought….I was always wary of spiders but it was OK..could see myself jumping about screaming naked as Steve would have to open the door and come to the rescue 😂.

Dave..
Good luck today…hope everyone turns up…do the best you can for food this week…

Lynne..
It was not too bad cleaning the car..we then wrapped up and we both went for a walk….I like the idea of latex gloves, we have them in the garage…..good luck on the window sealing today …

Off to the breast clinic for a mammogram today 😬..ummm…then off for a village walk together…

I think Lynne is fasting and Dave and us two…anyone else?

Jean x

Typhoo…
Well done 5 lbs off is great..gives you the boost for today…

Keep checking in we banter all day…

Jean x

Typhoo…
We could get on men’s nerves…just pick the bones on what’s suits you……nice to have another man on board, we have Dave and my hubby Steve…Steve would wish for 2 lbs a week, he is on medication and I think it’s slowed him down this time around…shall we say we are trying hard…very trying…lol

With all the blog names you are never sure male or female or in between….we welcome all…

Jean x

I watched the Superbowl, got to bed at 3-30 am, the builders arrived at 8-30 am, so not much sleep 😴😴😴,They ripped the old kitchen it in 2 hours,pity they can’t fit the new on in 2 hours. They have all gone now, 2 electricians and 2 fitters, back at 8-39 am tomorrow.The delivery men brought the new kitchen at 12pm but the skip as not arrived yet 🤤🤤.

Only had tea and coffee so far,I went round Morrison’s before looking for Kirsty meals but couldn’t find any, feel hungry now, got a chicken chow mein for my meal today, microwave job🤣 must feed the dog to she is not fasting 🙈😹🐕🐕🐕

Denise had her mammogram done last month,she hates it, but done now for next three years. I forgot to buy fruit while I was out so may pop out to Tesco later, will see if I can plug in the microwave now otherwise it will be the chip shop.🐡🐡🐡

Hi all,
Just had quick catch up recent posts. Has DF decided to have a break for February???
Minols, are you going on holiday? Is it half term soon?
Jean, hope Steve gets his leg sorted out, it sounds painful.

Everyone seems focused 🙂

We had great long weekend. Sad when they left. I do miss my family with living so far away from them.
Obviously much food and wine happened over their stay!! I’m leaving the scales for a couple of days! Didn’t fast today as too tired and got things to eat up but I’ll jump back in tomorrow with a FD.
Good luck all those fasting today.

Still no sign of a house. The clock is ticking!!! X

Kay…
It’s lovely when you can all get together you sound as if you all have enjoyed yourselves…food and drink why not…have a good FD tomorrow….

Steve just has to live with the pain, it comes and goes …just very sharpe when it’s about….operations and age!

We both have been trotting to the loo today big time for a wee…no idea why….good sign? 😀

DF is having a break but returning in March..just having a different low calorie day’s but not fasting..just a bit stationary weight like us.

Jean x

Cakey Wakey….I make it every week…delicious

Chai Jam
It’s a more soft jam, so lovely in yogurt, on top of muesli or granola, even scones. Only keeps a week in the fridge. I like mine tart so only used 2 tblsp of honey…and I didn’t use vanilla…
You can also use mixed frozen berries ( my favourite) and other fruit, the frozen fruit gives you the liquid what makes this jam.
1 gr = 1 cal …
1 tablespoon 20 cals

5-minute Raspberry Chia Seed Jam
Makes 1 jar

Chia seed jam is a healthy, low-sugar alternative to regular jam. You can whip this up in 5 minutes and have an incredible, homemade jam in your fridge! I used this post as my guide for this recipe.
Use any berry type of fruit, I add another 2 tablespoons of water if fresh.

2 cups raspberry (if using frozen, defrost first)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons warm water
2-4 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Add the ingredients to a pan.
First the berries with water, defrost or if fresh warm through to go soft. Mash up to break up and mix, leave as chunky as you want.
Add honey and stir through.
Taste and add more honey if you would like a sweeter jam. (I like it with 2 tablespoons, but with the raspberries being a tart fruit, it isn’t as sweet as regular jam, so add more if you want it like more traditional jam.)
Stir in whole chai seeds. Mix well. Add vanilla if wanted I didn’t .
Transfer the mixture to a clean jam jar and allow to set in the fridge, over night..Enjoy!

Lasts 8 days

Not good on toast!

Dinner fairly filling- I had a small cheese omelette (about 280 cals, I think) with spinach & tomatoes. Not sure what to have for breakfast- mine is usually a carb one, & being veggie it’s not so easy. Yoghurt & some berries maybe, but I’ve been so cold again today, I’d rather have something hot… It’s definitely more noticeable on FDs but I am always cold!
Jean- I was thinking about your chia jam- I don’t think I wrote the recipe down last time & so I’m really glad you’ve posted it again! I might try it without the honey! I make a chia seed porridge (Deliciously Ella recipe), it has nut milk & nut butter in it, so not good for a FD, but I warm it up once it’s set!
Kay- glad that you had a good weekend!
Cakey- good as usual!!

Got the microwave sorted, had chicken chow mein from Sainsbury’s, was very nice and only 292 calories.Had a yoghurt and an orange so still under 600 calories,I usually do 800 calories.Dog been fed and had a chew, so one happy doggie.

Out early too today! Headache gone after (at last!) a good night’s sleep!
Blueberries & yoghurt for breakfast.

Hi..

Back and had a lovely breakfast…strange you enjoy every morsel and taste every bite after a fast day…

It makes you realise how much you ate before without even thinking..like eating standing up on the run or people eating without a table…not much enjoyment at all…

Very cold here this morning looks like a lazy day unless we change our minds..

Mich..
Glad you are heading for another goal….the weights going down nicely..hope you soon feel better

Hedgehog..
Glad you feel better too….enjoy your day..

Have a good FD anyone doing it today…keep warm and safe…

Jean x

Good afternoon, snow here but not heavy.My wife is worried the builders won’t return tomorrow because of the weather.Had a good fast day yesterday, just bought some microwave dinner’s to keep me going until the cooker is up and running.The builders are getting on well with the dog, she supervises them while they work 😁

We keep having flurries of snow but if you blink you might miss it…walking is off today as too cold..

They can’t find the fault on the car but found something £400 ish on the suspension…Steve having a panic but when he spoke to the service manager he said it would be done under warranty …it runs out in March so we were lucky there…and he’s making a note in case the problem we took it in for returns and they will do it…it seems a fair garage makes a change…

Hedgehog..
The programme made you think a bit on calorie counting…we must be way over at times, we should work on the highest calories, I try and go mid way if I have a choice..if I can’t find exactly what I want. The tracker seem about right the fitbit anyway..I count my steps and mine is about right…but really they are for movement not just steps…interesting.

I like looking on labels…Steve gets cross..”how much time do you need to pick an item and pick everyone up and go back to the first one”….😂…it’s all fun…

Dave..
All sorted on food front, that’s good all worry and no need……like the idea of woof holding on to the builders ankle..🤣..no worries for your wife there they will possibly staying overnight…😅….🐕🐕

Typhoo..
You could of been dehydrated if light headed, drink more water or lacking in salt…a drink of Oxo or a touch of salt on the end of a wetted finger usually helps..

Back for the car now should be ringing soon…a walk around Range..a couple of bits needed..

Jean x

Hedgehog..
So sorry to hear about Josie..it’s a hard decision for you but you think the time is right….it’s only fair on her…💕💕…a very sad day..

Step daughters dog is going in tomorrow for op on Thursday..she is in a lot of pain, crying..50/50 so another very sad corner …

Jean x

I really feel for you, losing a dog is awful,mine is getting old and I can’t bare to think about the day I lose her.

Hello everyone

Hedgehogs, bless you for giving Josie chicken, I didn’t know she was a lab. No dog loves their food more than labs. She will enjoy it, even as poorly as she is.

I know what you mean about going too low on NFD. I think the way this WOL works is the kick start that a normal day provides after a fast day. It is hard though, having tamed the dragons I’m scared of letting them back out again so trying to keep off the foods that trigger them.

Very happy that today showing a stone gone since Christmas. I would like to lose another two by the summer. I have my youngest daughters graduation in July and a wedding in August that I’m aiming to feel good for. More worried about the hen night (day) though which is in a spa. Nowhere really to hide there and that’s in early June.

Waiting for the flooring people and as I was putting teas and coffees out, thought they might appreciate the box of M&S biscuits that I hadn’t opened. Still 3 boxes left from Christmas. Here’s hoping they demolish them (the biscuits not the house).

Need to get moving again, my steps have been shocking the last couple of weeks, however loved the yoga last night and knee held up just fine.

Stay warm, I’m semi fasting today as dinner at mum and dads tonight so will stick to liquids until then and enjoy my meal with them.

CW

Morning All..
Looks like a blue sky cold day but lovely and sunny…

Its our 14th Wedding Anniversary today so we will be going out to lunch and having a drink…we thought a better time and have a light snack tonight…incorporate it so it doesn’t spoil the week too much..

Cakey Wakey..
Well done over the last few weeks it’s hard when you are not in control of food and keeping off all the naughties. A full stone gone too, I think it makes you feel so good…your last 2 stone is so doable for the summer and graduation…people will start to see a lot of difference, I think it was just over the stones loss when people start to notice…the change of clothes sizes too..

Not many steps for me these last few days too….

Hedgehog..
A hard time for you with Josie, chicken and lots of TLC….our Symba ( old 21 year old puss) we tempted with chicken and pork pie her favourite, we went out late at night to Tesco to buy as she wasn’t eating…she was just a very old lady…it’s very upsetting time..

Dave..
Everything seems to be going well…a pain about EBay…I have just told Steve as he has an account…hope you get it sorted out…

Lynne..
How’s it going are you doing more decorating….take it steady…

Kay..
Hoping the house hunting is getting better…a bit early in the year for people moving on…there must be one waiting for you somewhere…

Minols…
Have a lovely time in Canada…you are possibly on your way now..☃️☃️☃️☃️

DF..
If you are looking by..hoping your new way of eating is working…come back in March..

Typhoo..
Are you fasting or feasting today…you have to do both to work…

Jean x

Braved the scales…eek 3lbs up from last Thursday. FD tomorrow and normal weigh in day on Friday.

Dave, the house seems to be going well.

Hedgehogs and Jean, sad time for doggies 🙁

Minols, enjoy your holiday!

CW, sounds like your house is progressing. Well done with the weight too.

Lynne, how’s your decorating going?

Lots of house improving going on!

We still haven’t viewed anywhere. A couple of potentials, not ideal but certainly ok as a plan B!

Mstar, I go through phases of logging things in MOD. It does help but it takes commitment to keep on top of it.

Typhoo, feeling light headed isn’t good. Make sure you are keeping hydrated. Also steer away from sugars and carbs on a FD to avoid the insulin spikes.

Still cold here. Had no snow though. Time to take Ellie out to stretch her legs.

Jean and Steve, happy anniversary! What do you have planned?

Eat carefully all! X