Hi all
This is my week of working madly around the boy. I still have quite a bit of writing to finish off, but if I don’t get it done by the OH comes home, I’ll just lock myself in the study and batter through. The harder thing is the ‘slow’ work – there’s some reading to do so I can pass it on to others later in the week. And then there’s the absolute busy stuff – getting hold of people, covering commitments that others might do…but if they don’t I’m the backstop for. Still, it should be fun (at this end of the week!)

Meanwhile – book culls…I culled a third when I moved to NZ and a third when I came back. Apart from work books, I now have 2 cases of novels I want to retire with. If I buy a book and love it, I have to love it more than one of those I’ve already selected – otherwise it’s enjoyed and passed on. I use kindle a lot, too, now, but it’s not relaxing in the same way. Handy, though, if I just want to make sure I always have options with me of things to read, without toting around a load of books!

Today is an 800 day…hoping to last out as long as possible, and then enjoy a really good dinner. I may have some veg soup in a couple of hours to get me through to the point of actual proper food…and this in the face of the boy having made buns this morning that are tempting me!

Catch up later – good luck everyone.
Mx

Book culls don’t happen here; I re-read fave books lots of times! And buy lots from car boots, although those can go to charity shops, but I’d love some huge book shelves…
Silly me forgot to see if the toddler group was on, it wasn’t but we had a lovely trip to a park & then a child friendly cafe, (no cake for me!) so turned out okay. Such a lovely day would’ve been good to take Xena to the beach but she can’t do any more walks as we’re out this evening. Maybe do some gardening…still fasting!

One good thing to come from having 800 calories a day, when I go to normal 5-2 it should be a doddle.I bet I could almost survive on 1000 a day.So that’s a big plus.Its a lovely day here today,who says it’s always raining in Manchester☀️☀️☀️.

Just back from exercising,I feel the same HH😖. I will see how I feel but next week I am coming down to your part of the world on a Thursday.

Right… Dinner cooked and smelling fab! Where is that man of mine! Needs proper serving up so I don’t want to start without him.
Walking up and down the kitchen determined not to nibble cheese or open the boy’s sweeties…

Otherwise, managed the day alright.

Mx

PS impressed at weeding the gravel but get the bent back – it’s really sore isn’t it!

Evening All..
A good day for us both kept busy and kitchen is closed..

Charlie has been full on and naughty on this afternoon walk, he wouldn’t come back and ate two sticks about 4” long by 1”..hope we are not at the vets again…he got in trouble and a smack on his bum, he knows he’s in big trouble..he was on his lead all the way home…

Minols..
I read a book and then it goes to charity shop..I hate to read them twice, we have a kindle on holiday…still we are not going abroad any more…maybe only to visit my daughter…buns sounded rather tempting maybe tomorrow.
Enjoy your meal hoping hubby is not too late…

Hedgehog..
Well done on the gardening hope you don’t ache too much tomorrow…more fun at the park..

Dave..
Glad the excerise class went well…did Denise go with you?

Jean x

So that’s my 800 pretty much consumed within the last hour! Feel piggish and full – which will hopefully mean that today’s eating window is really short.

Popped down to the office as trying to work at home while the boy is off is realy hard, so I’m going to batter through a few things just now, and finish them off later if I need to, after he’s gone to bed.

Mx

Hello

Kitchen closed, door padlocked. Was doing ok until lunchtime then was so hungry I had some fruit then Kerzam i felt like I was nibbling all afternoon. Over 500 but under TDEE after my home made soup. Not sure what to call that then. Would say CD but not exactly controlled. Maybe RD – rescued from the brink.

I’m going to occupy my hands sorting receipts I have boxes of them dating back years, just in case. They are going. Will keep electrical items only and the last 6 months of say- single items over £50. There that’s going to be my rules. I might be some time. If you don’t hear from me for a week please call my husband.

Still thinking on the bulging bookcases. Feels like sacrilege to let any of them go. But you know what I won’t miss them. I’ve never missed nor remembered anything that I’ve put in a charity bag before. It’s as if once it goes in there it’s wiped from my memory.

Anyway one job at a time.

Glad Charlie’s bouncy again, little mischief.

Well done re the Homestart video, they obviously value the work you do and can maybe inspire others.

Off on travels to Birmingham tomorrow but just there and back in a day. Makes it a long day as leaving at 6 am and home late. I always used to have to go booted and suited but in the last year business dress has relaxed so at least I can travel dressed comfortably and enjoy the walk up from the station instead of teetering in my heels or carrying a pair of flats. Mind when I say teetering in my heels I’m at the age where that means fairly sensible Clark’s air hostess heels.

CW

I get very tempted to eat more but I really am trying to control myself. some days I feel mixed emotions about doing it all and then I think to myself that I just have to push myself for the better. It really helps me reading the blogs on https://healthandfitnesstoday.siterubix.com
https://fitbottomedgirls.com
https://carrotsncake.com
well that’s my update, I just hope it gets better.

Morning all!
Minols- it’s a long time to wait, especially with cooking for your son, hope you can stay strong!
Dave- you as well!
Hope every one has a good day…we’re waiting in for a washing machine man- there’s a bit loose on it already, only had it 2 months! One of us will take Xena out & to dog training depending what time he comes…& shopping later too.

Lazy morning here as its my day off! Im about to attack the kitchen as we didnt tidy up after ourselves last night or move the recycling!

FD of 800 for me too and first meal will be at 2ish when Neil gets home from work, just a light salad. Tea will be based on using up veg, but dont know what else yet!

Work tomorrow morning, then Im co-walking a labrador! Billys owner has just had hip replacement and he needs someone to help with his afternoon walk, but his owner is a bit worried as Billy isnt good with other dogs. Not sure what that means but Ive agreed to go along with his friend tomorrow just so as I know what to expect 😉
I think Billys owner is on the Autism spectrum so its easier for me to go along with that rather than try and reassure him that Im experienced and confident enough to take him straight out on my own!

Keep strong everyone!

Reckon you’ll be about to have your lunch, Kay…enjoy.

Just finishing up at the office, and we’ll take the boy for coffee / smoothie and a settle down with a book on my phone before we head home for the dog walk and starting to prep tonight. Tried a recipe last week that I really liked with pork on lentils…the lentils were so yummy I’m doing them again this eveing with chicken.

Hope all is going well with your daughter’s staggered move, Jean – are you happy to be too far away to be caught up in it, or wishing you could be there to wield the hoover?

Mx

Afternoon All…

It turned out to be a lovely day here….

We went to a Shopping Outlet, I bought two pairs of trousers and Steve one pair…good and tidy for caravanning, longer length so I can wear heels..I have two pair already but shorter for my walking shoes/sandals….

Kay..
Go with the flow dog walking..the friend will see how good you are…my boy is very full on..4 poorly days it’s catchup time 😂..three very naughty walks..the afternoon walk he was good..thank goodness.

Enjoy your meal tonight whatever you find to have..

Dave..
Shame on the cobs…ours was lovely last week thought of you…….

Minols..
I bought lentils ages ago..still in the cupboard..

Yes I would like to help my daughter, she has loads to do, a dog and three children, hubby…we have moved the other three daughters and helped decorate…I wouldn’t know were to start decorating where she is moving too, it’s large and very high ceilings in the lounge…Steve said I am getting too old now, it takes it out of me..I will see when I go, not yet, I might sneak my paint brushes with me I would go on my own….he has Charlie duties this year.

Hope you have got some of your jobs done or passed some on….

Have a good evening..thank goodness the boy is sleeping, thought another walk was going to happen 😂

Jean x

Hello everyone, this is very nice to see all of your following your routine 🙂 I start doing dieting but after few weeks I can’t continue for some unknown reason. Don’t know why 🙁

I remember the last time I put Heidi in kennels,she fought like mad to get out,so now my son looks after her.

I was the same,had no choice,it’s just so sad watching them try to escape.

Morning all!
I’m fasting today, water & black coffee so far…dog walk with mum & sis later, & a pile of ironing to do!

Morning All..

A light food day for us today ..fasting tomorrow …

Good clean needed and windows inside and out, upstairs and downstairs…if I get upstairs done and finish in the hall, I will be happy…we are out tomorrow…so Friday will be to finish downstairs….

Daughter or removal men got everything packed in 7 hours..the removal van will be heading to Houston today all to go in storage for 8 days…they are staying behind to make sure everything left clean, grass cut etc…I haven’t spoke to her but she said she’s shattered..I know she had some clothes still to pack yesterday…

Hedgehog..
It’s a start to think on painting..colour pots will be out….just changing my duck egg blue to grey..I have had it for 7 years two decorating of the same colour…I like it…have a good ironing day..

Cakey..
Good luck on your ‘run’ tonight..

Charlie had 4 walks yesterday , we couldn’t kill his energy and playfulness, after the 4th walk he went to sleep..

Jean x

Finished my upstairs to hall…had mummy’s little helper…no garage day as too chilly…

Popping out for a bit of shopping…need some Velcro for Charlie’s coat…food going well..

X

Time to go,not had anything to eat so gym here we come.

Hello

Run 4 done, struggling with fasting and had 2 slices of toast and marmite at lunchtime. H wants carbonara for tea. I’ll have a small portion I think and completely upset him by adding stuff like spinach and mushrooms lol.

Still getting my breath back, but I did it.

CW

Morning all!
Hoping to continue the fast until lunchtime, but will see how I go.
Hope the 800’s & others on 500 do okay today!

Morning All…
Bright and cold for the next few days…

Daughters time keeping up to usual standard…can’t stand having iffy times…she will let us know what time to meet her, we are a hour away!! Cuppa now and Charlies walk, so I will be busy for the next hour then he has breakfast….dogs are definitely easier than daughters…

US daughter is giving the house up at 12 noon today, lounge floor and utility floor to wash and oil her wooden work tops..she is staying at her neighbours house as the owner works in New Orleans and she is not there….leaving for Houston on Saturday and into a hotel I think till Thursday.

We are fasting today..I had a need for a couple of pieces of chocolate last night after out fast start, we both did…not like us at all…..

Hedgehog..
Always nice to find a new walk..well done sis…glad the new recipe worked well…I get fed up of thinking what to do…must lookup Gencon collar..Charlie has much improved on the walking, very pleased with him…trying to get him to ring a bell for potty, as he doesn’t ask…with him living in a flat he had three walks and that was it!…at least he isn’t frightened of the bell now, getting treats if he rings it, slowly does it…

Dave..
We enjoyed our Nordic Walking…hard with a dog..nice speedway went well…

Cakey..
Well done on your run…..a good commitment..

Good fasting anyone…500 or 800..

Jean x

Had a sandwich for lunch so only 300 calories left for evening meal.Think it will have to be a salad.Its cold out,I wrapped up well on Heidi’s walk.

I must admit it’s getting hard now after doing 11 fast days back to back,three more to do until weigh-in,then the day I get weighed is a fast day😂🤣😂🤣😮🤑😨.