Morning everyone, happy St David’s Day.

No Welsh cakes for me today, going to have a FD as planning to go out to eat with eldest and her boyfriend tomorrow. She got offered a new job in a different health board in November and start date finally agreed for later this month.

A couple of bunches of daffs in the house and added some as a top up at the cemetery at the weekend. Lots planted along the roadsides and on grass roundabout, always feels like better weather is in its way.

HH, I’ve had many problems with drains over the years. The water board shocked and found a small issue under next doors garage and also confirmed there’s not enough of a gradient. They now come out every six months and flush them out and the problems have stopped.

Hope you all have a good day. Lynne x

House sitting for the owner of 1 of the dogs I walk – awaiting BT. Then walking the dog at lunch time.

Going to attack the shower later. I think it needs re-grouting to be fair, but I don’t think we have any, so will just have a go at cleaning it.

Will take Tara out later but will walk a different route as she’s very excited at the amount of sheep and lambs in every field at the moment!

Happy St David’s Day everyone. Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!

Kay

Hi FBBs hope all is ell with you Xxxx

Its a sharp cold March 1st here today..and for some reason.. I am feeling tired too.

Its time for some.. warmer weather .. spring flowers in the sunshine and days in the garden. lolol

Well done everyone for all the pebbles. Xx

Just going out for a play in the garden with Pip then snuggle up with a new book..

Enjoy your day everyone whatever you are doing.

The first person you need to be loyal to is yourself. Xxxx

Hi FBBs hope all is well with you Xxxx

Its a sharp cold March 1st here today..and for some reason.. I am feeling tired and bored today.. Probably as its into Mums anniversary month and still missing her terribly.

Its time for some.. warmer weather .. spring flowers in the sunshine and days in the garden. lolol

Well done everyone for all the pebbles. Xx

Just going out for a play in the garden with Pip then snuggle up with a new book..

Enjoy your day everyone whatever you are doing.

The first person you need to be loyal to is yourself. Xxxx

Morning All…
A fast day for me today… who’s joining me?

Having my eyes tested at noon could be expensive…

Hemmy..
I have been snuggling up with my book and Charlie, too much but he does love it as I do 😂

Dave..
Lucky with the bowling ..

Hedgehog..
I don’t go to the park now, I have to keep Charlie under control all the time, away from people and dogs, I have to check him before he thinks..it’s on lead off lead all the time.. new rules!.. good when it’s raining as yesterday all dogs and people at home!
That’s why Natalie and I go to the river bank, they can just run free, not a lot of people about. Just clip on as needed.

Have a strong day fasters..

Jean x

Afternoon everyone. Its a lovely sunny day here but there’s still a chilly breeze.
A lovely lunch as always yesterday with our friends and I had a jacket potato with cheese and beans.
Went to Ely this morning to visit Auntie who is still improving albeit slowly and not wanting to eat much.
Meeting a friend for lunch tomorrow and then a takeaway Kebab in the evening- it’s makes it hard to lose weight but at least with 5:2 you can swap days around 🤗
We’re going to Norwich on Thursday for a couple of days and going to our local pub for a meal with our daughter and son in law to celebrate my birthday on the Saturday we come back.
Think I’ll have my fds on Sunday and Tuesday this week as we’re going to be visiting our widowed friend for lunch on Monday.
Kay thanks for doing the pebble count and well done to everyone on here.
Enjoy the rest of your day everyone.
Nana x

Hi FBBs hope all is well with you. xxxx

What a glorious day a bit chilly but lovely blue sky and promise of spring with everything shooting.

I got my first bag of compost today when I went to Lidl.. nice to see the garden stuff in again.

Just doing the one fast this week .. I haven’t had any rubbish to eat though lol

Sym .. its lovely to snuggle up with them..and a good book. My friend has just lent me. ” War In The Countryside ” 1939- 1945, an annual type book and illustrated . It looks so interesting So that me for the weekend lol..

Keep going fasters “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.” Xxxx

Evening!
Lynne- I forgot to say congratulations to.your daughter, hope you have a nice meal 😀
Jean- well done with your FD, hopefully another pebble or 2 tomorrow…it does sound a pain at the park I can understand not going if you can’t let Charlie off! Hubby takes Xena every day but often has to come home early if she’s a bit too interested in playing with someone else’s ball! Expensive glasses, hope the cataract’s not too bad!
Dave- a few more weeks of practice with the bowling then…
Hemmy- hope the book is good, nice to get your compost, spring is definitely on the way 😀
Kay- have you done much in your garden?
Steve & Bronwyn- hope you’re both okay…
No answer from Enoch’s mum again so couldn’t walk him, decided to make the most of not too bad weather & make a start on the annual prune of the tortured willow- we managed to get as much as we could reach done in one go so that was good. Managed to lose my hat over the fence in the people behind us’ garden, so had to go round & ask if I could have it back- quite embarassing 😱
Youngest came for a hair cut, he’s had a brilliant month, sold 44 cars & beat all the sales team, so he was chuffed. Not a FD here today, nor tomorrow…

Good morning everyone, early for me, usually in bed at this time. Got to go to bowling club to pay membership. We watched Thunderbirds last night, the original ones and enjoyed it 😁😁. We was looking out for the wires on their heads🤣😂. Not got weighed yet but think I’ve gained for the first time this year.

Good morning all

It’s a chilly but dry start to the day so settling down with a good cup of coffee and watching The Godfather 2 that was on last night it’s one of those films I have watched many times.

I weighed myself this morning and pleased to say I’ve lost a pound this week so a good start to the month.

Dave

I would stick with that excuse too except it’s Tesco’s fault for selling such good doughnuts in my case but I’m doing my best to stay away from that part of the supermarket.

Good luck to all those weighing in today

Hi FBBs xxxx

Its been a chilly dull day here but it is March I suppose lolol.

I have stayed the same this week .. wondering whether to go lower.. Maybe just keep in Maintenance till warmer weather… see then whether to go lower.

Sym… Not easy knocking the last couple of pounds off especially when is so cold.

Enjoy your weekend every one.. Our health depends on what we put into our body. xxxx

It is easier when it’s warm. So till on summer. I like it when the first test match begins,I know it’s good weather then hopefully.

Good afternoon FBB
Trying hard not to overeat this weekend. I do so well on my two fast days but let myself down on the other days. I am waiting for my stone marker to do down then I can treat myself to something new to wear. My new rules – getting tough with myself.

Slice of toast and coffee for b’fast and just had a small slice of leftover quiche from yesterday. Saving myself for a takeaway Chinese tonight. My crustless quiche was a success. Easy and delicious. How has this passed me by? It’s now going to be family favourite especially in the summer with salad.

Cold and overcast here. Hope it’s better where you live?
Bronwyn

Dave, we live on the edge of the Pennines, not far from Emley Moor television mast and we have not had snow this winter either.

Hi FBBs .. hope all is well with you xxxx

Its a dark chilly day here .. we had a long walk with the neighbour.

Snow forecast locally next Wed till Fri at the moment hopefully it will disappear off the forecast in the next few days.

Lovely smells going on here.. my last piece of Christmas beef in the Croc Pot with bits and pieces I am using up… Today and tomorrows dinner .. Some to freeze.

Weight good this morning so mustn’t go silly this weekend. lolol

Sym.. your lunch time sounded my idea of enjoyment ..

Take care all whatever you are doing.. Every time you try your best,you find yourself a step ahead. Xxxx

Good Morning FBBs Xxxx

A dull chilly 5deg here .. a snuggled in day today I think.

Dinner taken care of with the rest of yesterdays beef Croc pot absolutely delicious.
So far a good weekend no bread just ryvita .. It makes such a difference.

I have a smelly Mr Pips this morning.. He rolled yesterday over the fields I thought I had cleaned it all but obviously not Out with the baby wipes again lolol

Dave that lemon chicken sounded good was it? Good idea all on one tray .. is it the Mary Berry recipe or your own..

Enjoy your day everyone. Every dream has the potential to come true, but if we never give it a go, we’ll never know.xxxx

Afternoon all

It’s only 5c here but dry so can’t really complain about that but there is snow forecast in Scotland for tomorrow but it doesn’t look like it’s going to reach me.

Had a little walk this morning so was very hungry for my porridge which has now been eaten and enjoyed.

Have a great Sunday everyone.

Dave,, it looks a lovely recipe.. I will try it next weekend.

It s funny you saying about fishing stuff .. I think I have said my neighbours love fishing .. husband and wife. Its taken very seriously twice a week .. they spend a fortune on the best tackle etc .. oh but they wont spend an extra pound on anything else lolol makes me chuckle.

Hedgehogs …. well done with your FDs not easy on a weekend too. xx

Try not to get to worried and get to stressed about your boy I know easier said than done..
Thing is they are young and I remember with Kristy all can change so very quickly. You don’t want to get ill xx

Just going to have the rest of my beef stew it smells lovely .. oh and a glass of wine or two… plus my latest favourite sort of healthy pudding of 2 plums halved in a spoon of honey Microwaved for 2 mins and some ice cream .. wonderful.

Enjoy your Sunday everyone .. tomorrow its back to being mindful. When the times get tough .. the tough get going xxxx

Morning Everyine

A bit of over indulgence on Saturday, but back in control yesterday and this morning back at post FD weight.

A FD today, back to back meetings most of the day so not much time for snacking. Always busy when trying to cram a week’s work into a couple of days. A few days off at the end of the week to use up annual leave,

Cold here but no snow. Eldest not happy, her flat is in a converted pub built in 1905 and it gets very cold. Looking forward to not needing multiple layers to keep warm.

Hope everyone has a good day. Lynne x

Morning All…
Walked out not as cold as expected.. but it’s on its way..

I am fasting today…

Hemmy.,
Still eating out the freezer your beef sounded tasty .. homemade veggie soup for me tonight with Ryvitas and cheese.
Working through my freezer again ..

Dave.,
Hope bowls isn’t too wet for you today.. get wrapped up.

Steve..
I am enjoying my porridge too.. no snow for you yet?

Hedgehog..
It’s naughty GF keep ringing your son.. is she having seconds thoughts… it’s not good for either of them.

Lynne..
Hope your few days are not too hectic.. have a good FD.
I think we all have too many layers on I am hoping to go down a few sizes for the summer 😂🤣

Jean x

Hi FBBs hope all is well with you. Xxxx

Its not a bad day here so far only showing snow now a short while tomorrow. Hopefully we will miss it..Often being in the Thames valley we do..

I was pleased with the scales this morning after the weekend weight was good.. I have usually had some rubbish and put a bit on.

I realise its best to have a good meal then you feel satisfied… if not you are always looking for something else. lolol ..

Tonight I am having a funny combination lolol .. I need to use up Brussel sprouts . lovely small ones.. having them with a Jacket potato with cheese lolol

Dave… I wish I had a hobby other than my garden..mY friends have said come fishing
but no way could i catch one. lol My Kristy would kill me. lolol .

Lynne.. I remember you talking about your hubby .. how long is it since he has passed over. xx

Steve.. Did you watch F1 or are you not into it. We have Mercedes factory near by in Brackley . Losing out to Red bull now though.

Sym.. I am still trying to use from the freezer but keep also topping it up with sell offs from local Coop. lolol I cant walk away from a bargain. lol

I really enjoyed the 2 days with the beef hot pot .. but I think that will do me with red meat now for a while.

I eat a lot of chicken now.. Andrew loved his red meat lol .. Still miss him so very much after this is the 11th year..

HH .. how are you today. Xx

Kay..and Bronwyn how are you… are you fasting today.

Take care all Never delay to begin not every chance will wait for you.…Xxxx

Steve..
You are nearly at a stone change I always think it’s nice.. not a lover of hot cross buns too sweet…

Hemmy..
I am like you eat a bit top up a bit…I do have a bit of space it’s not packed!!

Small Homemade soup then Ryvitas with squashed banana on.. no butter.. really tasty..

Dave..
I have only fished in Lafayette but they were thrown back.. the guys did all the awful bits…

Finished today at about 600 cals

Jean x

Hemmy

Formula one isn’t really my thing I have tried over the years but never really got my excitement in the same way as rugby,football or even Athletics.

I used to go with my older brother when we were kids catching frogs, toads fish and newts. We even caught slow worms which are more like snakes in length and size.

An interesting documentary on channel four tonight about George Michael so something will have to be watched later on catch up.

Hi all! Will try to remember everyone!
Jean- a bit complicated with son & gf- she is in a bit of a crisis, pretty much has had a breakdown- he doesn’t want to cut her off like that, he’s really good & has helped her sort some stuff & found a counsellor for her, she needs professional help. But it’s been really hard for him as he’s hurting himself…
Dave- I like the idea of sitting by a lake in the nice weather, but not the fishing bit 😂 Hope we get some good weather in the summer & you can make good use of the chair!
Mary- yes, you do so well fitting fasting in with your meals out, & losing steadily!
Hemmy- strange dinner indeed! I steam sprouts the squash them, roast them with a bit of onion & garlic powder so they go all crispy, lovely! The plums sound lovely though 😊 Hope Mr Pips hasn’t rolled in anything else?! Enoch was eyeing up cow pat today, luckily he was on the lead!
Steve-glad the footie result was good for you…I managed to resist the hot cross buns in our local shop, not sure how long for though…
Lynne- a nice weekend, good it didn’t do too much damage! Hope work is not too stressful this week…
Bronwyn- have you got a dog yourself? The quiche sounded good…hope you can go clothes shopping soon! It was lovely weather in lockdown, the only consolation!
Finally walked Enoch today, rang my HS family, got some jobs done, have had a good FD…