Afternoon All…
I have had both jabs, so that’s good..I reversed the arms she had a long list all the same except me. I have reactions to the flu so needed it in the left so my right arms is ok for Charlie..

Bought some new fluffy blankets for Charlie for bed time and to cover down stairs settees…he always wants to be on mine at bed time so he has his own now!..his are smaller so easier to wash…

Fast day is going ok, feel fine at the moment…finish the bacon off tonight with egg and tomatoes..all easy.

Dave..
My daughters clocks have not moved yet, it makes it harder to catch her I think another week and we will be the same again….hope your weather stays dry for bowls…lovely for Heidi and Thomas, strange but nice.

Hedgehog..
Happy Anniversary have a lovely day…..

Jean x

Evening everyone a quick check-in. My it was a chilly cycle ride this morning to catch the bus. Usual visit to daughter and son in law then on to St Ives for meet up for lunch with our friends. A cheese and pickle granary sandwich and two glasses of pinot grigo Hemmy.
Enjoy the rest of your evening everyone and stay safe.
Nana x

Dave can just visualise the Romeo and Juliet scene – Heidi really is a beautiful soul.
Hemmy I haven’t had a Higgidy pie but love their quiches – they do a cauliflower cheese one which is lush.
Following my FD800 with wine I had a bad non fast day so must watch what I am doing. Another FD800
today (without wine!). Plan is to do FDs until Saturday week then have a weigh in.

Good afternoon played out game in bowling against my mate in your club league, he beat me 21-16.I couldn’t bowl them far enough after being 11-6 up. Once he got the Jack I struggled with the long bowls. It was very slippy holding the bowls😟quiet a few slipped out of my hand. It was the same for both of us though. 40 calories so far today. So on track, not sure what to have for tea though.

Afternoon everyone. Not such a cold day as yesterday but that wind was cold around Ely market today.Auntie and Uncle doung okay but Uncle getting a bit more confused lately.
Enjoyed my breakfast at half ten as I hadn’t eaten since yesterday lunchtime.
Haven’t decided yet what to have for tea but most probably a couple of eggs scrambled.
Enjoy the rest of your day everyone and stay safe.
Nana x

Afternoon!
Dave- good that you can still bowl with your shoulder being painful…well done without the bread!
Mel- I can just see you doing another 9 FDs 😂 Are you away again after that, or just planning when to weigh, if that makes sense?!
Hemmy- keep up the good work with the painting! Good you enjoyed the pie, best not to look at the calories!
Nana- not surprising your uncle’s a bit confused, they’re doing well for their age, I think the lockdowns affected lots of elderly people with their memory 😢
Jean- hope the arms are not too sore & you could walk Charlie okay…
Walked Xena & Gwinnie in the dry, but it was chilly- okay with Xena as we march along to keep warm, not so good with Gwin as she likes to stop & sniff! Had our Asda order today, the poor chap forgot some of it so he had to come back, we hadn’t noticed 😂 Quite hungry today, just doing a 500 cal day today & then a nonFD tomorrow. Eating lentil koftas & salad with the boys, I’ll resist their flat bread!
Have a good evening all ☺

Jean you should have took Denise with you, she did a pub quiz on holiday and won it. She’s non stop doing crosswords and other quizzes, says it’s brain training. Eileen from our bowls club rang me up before, we are playing our game in Monday, whoever wins gets promotion to the top league and the loser gets relegated to the 3rd division.

Hi FBBs hope all is well with you Xxxx

A frosty morning but pretty with the sun and blue sky… clouded over now.

Well not a good result for Friday. lol I am still holding on to those gained 3lbs.

I am so annoyed as I have had wine every night this week again.. and with that comes the snacks and picking. .
It was nearly 4 months without wine and I never bothered about food after my 2 meals. My weight stayed brilliantly stable for weeks.

Last night after a good meal I even ate a bag of chocolate buttons I keep for my friend s grandchild. They had been in the cupboard for weeks without a thought.

So that’s it ,, lolol as Sym would say “line drawn under.” lol I started wine Zero on a Friday before .. will start this evening.

Nana… It must be so hard on the other partner when one gets confused..
Is it take away this evening oh and wine lolol

Brads… I do hope you get seen soon.. its no picnic being in pain. Well done with the cobs. You will be losing lbs.

HH .. how did that 500 day go yesterday .. that’s less that that pie I had lol.

Sym… Yes, pleased with my kitchen… Its all mainly cream… but I am introducing some pale yellow bits and pieces for a change. Just finishing up today. Its a long job as Pip doesnt like me up a ladder so have to choose my time for that. lol

Have a good day all …. A negative mind finds fault in everything, but a positive mind finds opportunity in everything. Xxxx

Evening!
Jean- well done going to the pub quiz, I am rubbish…good your arm’s not too bad. Cake for lunch?! I could do that 😂
Dave- a bit frustrating that you’re only just on the list after waiting a few weeks already! Hopefully not too long, I know round here they have quite a few clinics for ultrasounds in all the towns so cuts the wait…Monday’s bowls sounds a bit tense, fighting for promotion or relegation!! well done resisting the cobs!
Hemmy- wonder why dogs don’t like us up ladders? Josie never did- I thought it was sometimes checking the smoke alarms, but Xena’s the same too…Hope you can get that line drawn & back to no wine, you had been very good!
Nana- enjoy your meal tonight, I guess meeting with friends again?
Kay & Mel- hope your FDs have gone okay…
My 500cal FD was fine yesterday, had an eating day today & another 500 day tomorrow. Son passed his driving test today, so he’s car hunting now, quite a relief- an early start for us all, it was at 7.15! Spent a while taking down the runner beans- left them up with some beans on this year to harvest some to plant next year. Had my hair dyed & cut this afternoon, was nice to sit down!
Have a good evening all ☺

Good morning, first on. Unbelievable! Will it be another WW3 tonight like last night? I took Heidi out at 10pm and it was very noisy and lots of flashing but Heidi just walked down the street as if nothing was going on, the benefits of being deaf for her,a couple of years ago she wouldn’t even put a leg outside.A bad day for eating yesterday, fish and chips from the chippy and mushy peas. Not doing too well lately, can’t see me losing a stone by Christmas😩.

Afternoon everyone – forgot to post yesterday.
Weighed myself yesterday and I’d gained a pound so don’t think I’ll be able to lose a stone by Christmas either Dave. Well done Mel I always find a holiday or a special occasion to be a good motivation for losing weight.
Hedgehogs congratulations to your son on passing his test. Nice to be able to sit and relax for a while.
Hemmy yes a nice Indian takeaway last night plus a few white wines.
Not having a fd today but am aiming for a low day.
Enjoy the rest of your day everyone and stay safe. Will be back again on Monday.
Nana x

Evening! Was getting ready for bed but have woken right up now 😂
Fd went well, not too hungry- found a tin of veggie chilli going out of date so had that for dinner- 260 cals, plus 30.for low carb rice! Will have to get some more…
Took son in as he’s worked lots extra & was looking weary this morning, took Xena & her ball to the park next to where he works- they have a fair & setting up for fireworks at ours. Been a bit lazy in between walks, we went to the woods this afternoon, have worn Xena out! Was going to watch the fireworks but it rained so watched from indoors 😂 Luckily Xena’s not bothered.

Good afternoon,a dry day here and 10°C so not too bad. I had a pizza with my son last night🤯I have on average about 2 a year. Heidi is eating everything in sight, and I could do too.Must be careful, I’ve given up on losing a stone by Christmas but hopefully will try and lose half a stone.My new virgin hub comes tomorrow and waiting for new SIM card to arrive.

Hi FBBs Hope all is well with you Xxxx

A pretty day but I have felt cold the last couple of days. Must have a sort of my winter clothes.

Well I still haven’t drawn that line.. I am now 4lbs up on my goal weight. That was accumulated in the last 11days.. How scary is that. lol Only 3lb to half a stone. Just shows how easy it is to lose grip

Yesterday was bad I couldn’t stop eating… not so bad today… I have had cream cakes with a friend this afternoon .. so I am planning on A melting middle fish cake homemade chips and peas. For dinner .. then to go back to my natural yogurt and honey end of.

Still been having wine… so silly. I must put on my good determination hat …

HH Glad your son got his licence… I bet there was a smiley face.
No Fireworks in the village local farmers had put posters up on Facebook village chat about animals being terrified .. especially the horses.. I don’t think anyone dared. lol

Brads… GP tonight … I am hoping Max does well for Red Bull .. A friend is on the team.

Sym… You have a busy time ahead with social meetups You will need to get your outfits sorted. I haven’t bought any winter stuff yet.. I have seen a nice Cotton Traders sweater in a sort of patch work coral colours .. be nice for Xmas day.

Enjoy your evening everyone.

Stay strong. One day you can look back and say I made it. Xxxx

Hello, I’m a longtime lurker who’s fallen by the wayside! I’ve followed you all for some time trying to get myself back in the 5:2 mindset. I used 5:2 back in 2012 when the documentary first aired and it worked. I felt better than I had for years. It became a way of life and I stayed on track for just over 5 years. Then the relentless pressure from the naysayers got to me along with my husband retiring and suddenly being around 24/7 (I’d taken early retirement by then) With his retirement came new opportunities to travel, see friends more etc and that meant regular meals out…you know where this is going!!
So, my head is finally back in the right place and I’m once again fasting twice a week. I always found it worked best for me if I ate nothing on fast days so that’s what I’m doing again. I have about two stone to lose and today’s the first day. I think joining you all (if I may!) will see me through the times when a “well meaning” family member or friend tells what I’m doing is wrong or harmful when they realise I’m back to fasting two days a week.

Hi and welcome Nicky.I took early retirement and I’m under my wife’s feet, so I took up crown green bowls. Now at the bowling club we both go for Spanish lessons and wife Denise is going to do line dancing on Thursday at the club. I lost 3 stone when I first started the 5-2 but have put most of our back on, so trying again. I had an heart attack so when I told them in hospital I was doing the 5-2 again they said it is good for blood sugar and not a bad thing. So if anyone tells you different just quote me😁. Good luck and come on here regularly.

Have just lost my post, so starting again 😞
Nicky- hi & welcome, nice to have you here…good you know it works, ignore those who criticise, I’m sure it’s just because they haven’t the will power themselves!
Dave- hope you can keep on track, not easy when you’re really hungry! What do you have on pizza as you hate cheese?! Hope Denise enjoys the line dancing ☺
Hemmy- well done 1lb off, hopefully you can stay off the wine, you know it works! My winter woolies have been out a couple of weeks!
Jean- did you ever get hold of your sister? I guess as she lives with your nephew at least you don’t need to worry…alot of work sorting the Christmas meal, hate doing that sort of thing, you always have to chase people…someone’s got to do it though! Hope your FD goes well!
Nana- you do well fasting at the weekend, but not alot of choice given how much you’re out in the week! Is spreading the cals out helpful, or making you more hungry?
Mel & Kay- keep strong today!
Fasting’s going okay today, but then I probably ate enough yesterday to keep me going for a bit! Had a busy day so far- walked Xena & Gwinnie, tidying the garden, digging up the last of the potatoes, ironing…
It will be a difficult week with mum- she’ll be down coming back to being on her own, & the anniversary of Dad passing so not sure how many FDs I’ll do this week! My motivation for our big push to December seems to have fizzled away a bit!

Hi Nicky and welcome. Quick resume – 64 and retired. I lost two stone on this a couple of years ago and kept it off until my beloved dog became ill in November last year. We lost her 10th January and everything just fell apart. Most of the weight went on and it’s only now I feel able to tackle it seriously. We have lots of holidays but I just enjoy them and get back on track when we get home. Lost three pounds in the last two weeks (I tend to do ADF 800) which halves my wine intake. I am sure the others will agree I do like my wine! Currently have 22lb to lose.

Anyway today is supposed to be a FD800 but looks more like being 900 calories. At least I haven’t blown it out of the water!

Welcome nicky….we’ve all been there unfortunately 😀
You’ve obviously done it before so can do it again!

Well done to everyone who lost weight last week! I lost half a pound, so that’s 3lb in total…..11lbs to go if I’m to lose 1 stone for Christmas!

Today has been a good FD….572 cals, another FD tomorrow, then a normal day on Wednesday.

Keep strong all!

Thank you all for the welcome and your messages yesterday. Hope everyone’s well this morning. It felt good to back to fasting again, my first fasting day for ages went very well, lots of water drunk and no food and a pretty good night’s sleep. Woke this morning feeling like I used to feel after a fast day. I’m not going anywhere near the scales for at least a fortnight as I find they can be misleading where loss is concerned (but sadly more accurate concerning gains! 😂)
We have a dog so walking is always a daily activity. I used to run every day and have run half and full marathons but had to stop completely about 15 years ago after an injury which put a stop to all running. Of course, going from running 5 miles minimum daily to nothing meant the weight piled on and discovering 5:2 was life-changing for the better. Since then I’ve developed arthritis in one knee particularly badly and losing my extra two stone will benefit that hugely. I also have other arthritis plus asthma and fasting twice weekly helps those conditions enormously…why did I ever stop?? I cycle a lot now which helps keep my knees strong, since moving to North Devon we’ve invested in electric bikes, great fun and brilliant for hills but you still have to pedal so not a complete cop out! Yesterday we did 10 miles…my rule is the first 5 without power and then I can use power for the return trip especially for the hills.
Sorry for rambling on but thought you might like a bit of background info!

Afternoon everyone, nicky I also have osteoarthritis in my left knee which I’m sure will be less painful not carrying the extra weight. I also cycle but only once a week on a Wednesday between six and ten miles not electric though as living in the Fens there’s not many hills, plus OH and I always have a daily constitutional walk of between one and three miles.
Hedgehogs I find splitting the 800 calories over the day more difficult than eating just eating the one meal on a FD, however, having said that I was rewarded with a pound loss in the scales this morning.
Enjoy the rest of your day everyone and stay safe.
Nana x

Nicky my dog is call Heidi and if she makes it to July she will be 16.I need 2 new knees but have resisted so far even though the doctor said he will put on the list for surgery.I like Devon, went there on holiday this year, south Devon though, Paignton.My Wife was born in Devon, Plymouth but wasn’t there very long. My dog is a German shepherd. The virgin hub came and my SIM card also. Will have a read about the hub before I set it up.

I think the phone number will take a day or two to change. New hub plugged in, waiting for it to update it’s software. It’s a very bright light so I think I will have to login to the hub and try to dim the light.

Does not much better and struggling to try and get my old phone number back, I call into the O2 shop in Ashton tomorrow. And get in touch with Virgin about the speed issue. Going bowling at 1pm

Afternoon everyone just got back from our Wednesday lunch time meet up. Change of venue today which involved a bit more cycling than usual. Enjoyed a bacon & brie baguette plus my usual two glasses of white wine.Its been a cold and grey drizzly day here. Now getting warmed up looking at our log burner.
Usual Ely visit tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your day everyone and stay safe.
Nans x