Afternoon All..
A lovely mild day a lovely walk.. all my thermals off, a fleece is off, a change of coat!
I went through to see my daughter, her MIL was there she made Afternoon Tea at lunchtime, all bits and pieces all very nice.
Card, chocolates and money treat…

Rich had been to see Chris she seemed quite good…

Bronwyn…
Thinking of my mum to her birthday would have been yesterday, I had a good chat with her….she would be 105 now !.. she was a lovely kind mum 🥰
A good idea to weigh at the end of the month, I possibly weigh twice a week.. log once.
Enjoy your buffet..

Hemmy..
I think the ones which have passed stay close with you, I still feel Steve close to me I chat all the time to him.
A good weekend ahead for you.

Dave..
Your carrots will be tasty, I roast parsnips with honey on.( not for me😂)
We have lost a few people I wish they would return…

Jean x

It looks good Jean, Speedway called off tonight because of weather report. I’ve been bowling this afternoon and no rain at all.I hope it does rain now that they have called it off. Fast day going well only 2 cups of tea so far and not hungry yet.

Afternoon all! Page has turned so can’t remember everyone’s posts…
Mixed happy/ sad days for some of you yesterday- had lovely flowers & chocolate from eldest yesterday, youngest was working so he came today with a very extravagant bag of bits- chocs, candle, bubbly (bath & drink!) foot soak…Mum went to my sister’s, saw her Saturday & today instead, she’s in a good mood at the moment 😊
Did a FD Saturday, a low day yesterday & then a FD today.
Dave- If I think I’ve lost I like to weigh more often, it can be an encouragement…but if you don’t lose it can be discouraging!
Keep strong if you’re fasting today 👏

Hi FB Brits hope all is well with you. Xxxx

A grey old day here with rain this afternoon… thank goodness it was a dry walk, lol

So pleased to have come out of the weekend with no gain.. Especially as I ate a load of chocolates i had given me. lol First for weeks. Mustnt go down that road again lol

Must be careful this week .. Garden Centre for lunch Wed then Kristy Thursday- Monday . I dont want to go back to Christmas weight no point in yo yo dieting.

Sym …Your dress sounds lovely you always sound such a well put together lady.

H H .. How lovely that your son put that wonderful gift together for you.. he obviously knows Mums taste..
Good too that you and your sister share keeping an eye on your Mum.

Jacket Potato ..with prawns tonight and some broccoli I love it and it sooo good for you.

Enjoy your evening everyone… The person to please never mind the others is the one looking back in the mirror. 💖 xxxx

Evening everyone

A good FD today following a lovely meal cooked by my daughter and her boyfriend yesterday.

Looking forward to the spring when hoping I’ll feel more inclined to get out walking. During the winter months I pretty much hibernate.

Hope everyone’s had a good day. Lynne x

Morning All..
A dry start play date on the riverbank at 9am.. making the most of it the cows will be out at the end of the month 😩.. then back to our small selection of summer walks..

I had a good fast day yesterday..

Going to see my sister at 1 pm.

Hemmy..
Nice to be able to have a few things planned. You will be getting ready for Kirsty coming and getting out and about shopping and lunch out.
It was 7 weeks since I saw Jacqui, I felt a downer for a couple of weeks. Hoping to see her a bit more each month. They are all so busy but 7 weeks is pushing it a bit.

Dave..
Glad you managed the bowls.. raining here pm no boules for me.

Lynne..
Clocks go forward next week a nice sign of better weather. Dogs make you go out but won’t need our layers which is nicer.

Steve..
Good you are having a good week.. mine has gone better I think, kept off the biscuits and cakes..

Jean x

Afternoon everyone
A FD for me today. I have just had some fat free Greek yoghurt with a topping of high protein granola. I have bought an Aldi Thai ready meal for this evening. It is in a cardboard carton with veg and looks very nice. It was in the veg/salad section. I have fallen out with M&S meals they are expensive for what they are.

Enjoyed Sunday with my birthday sons. Over indulged a little with the buffet but not as much as in the past. I am trying to be mindful of my choices these days. Counting calories where I can most days and still trying to up my protein too.

Looking forward to the weekend when the clocks change and to more days in the garden. It’s bright and sunny today but very windy. Going to read now to keep my mind off food.
Regards Bronwyn

Good afternoon everyone. Had a very low fast day yesterday and only 360 calories so far today, it may turn into another fast day. I like cows except for the one that stood on my toe in a field when I went fishing. Looking forward to warmer weather, I used to like winter when I was young but now I like the warmth. Just fine the shopping at Sainsbury’s only 2 tills open, they are all the same trying to get us all to use the self service ones. I don’t mind using them but Denise dosent like them.

The only problem with not using them is there was a queue halfway around the store in Tesco for self-service and nobody on tills at all. Done B2B fast days, will try a low day tomorrow. Going bowling so that will help.

Morning all

It’s a dry but very windy start to the day here so the weather people got their predictions right this time.

I very often use the self check out at my local Tesco it’s easy and convenient plus I’m an unsociable person at times so I can do the shopping and not have to talk to anyone.

Managing to stay away from the Easter eggs though those hot cross buns and Cadbury creme eggs do somehow jump into my basket when no one is looking.

Steve there is now Cadburys hot cross bun chocolate bar😱😱😱. That will leap into your basket. Just took Chloe out and it’s very windy. Will be cold bowling later. It’s a lovely sunny day just nippy in the wind. I was hungry so caved in this morning and had toast.

Hi FB Brits hope all is well with you Xxxx

Its been a lovely springlike day here and very enjoyable.

Met up with my friend for lunch our second meeting after 7yrs.. again we couldnt stop chatting sat for 3 hr lunch lol Hunters chicken beautifully cooked .. no wonder it was packed with local farmers at the Garden Centre Buckingham.

Meeting up again next month they also do a book exchange so that went down well with us as we love our reading lol.

I did leave potatoes and just had the chicken and veg.. this evening crispbreads and marmite.
Feeling happy as my Kristy tomorrow till Monday. Yay.

Hope the fasters are having a good day .. Take care all… In Scarlet Ohara’s words Tomorrow is another day Xxxx

Evening!
Walked Xena early in the forest, didn’t see a soul! Took Enoch out afterwards, funny boy headed to the vets, so we went in to say hi & then he got worried 😂 Did our shopping & spent a while cooking this afternoon, just dinners, no baking 😇 Have done a 600cal day.
Keep strong 💪

Morning All..
A lovely morning. A quieter day for me did a bit too much yesterday, it’s a shame your head says one thing and your body says another. 😂

Walking on our own today.. yearly MOT at the vets pm, check over and jabs.

Fasting today.. I have been eating more and then fasting so not expecting much.. just shaking food up…

Hemmy..
Meeting up with your friend looks as if it’s all going well, could be difficult when not seeing each other for a while but it seems all well..
Enjoy Kirsty today and over the next few days, hoping you do a few shopping trips .

Dave..
Enjoy bowls and speedway back to your busy time. Hope all goes well for your doctors MOT this morning.

Hedgehog…
Well done on your fast day, you are trying hard to move your weight. Hoping you get into your dress for the passing out parade.

Lynne…
You are similar to me with your visits, it’s worse when people around you see their family a lot more. I am usually ok but just felt it the last couple of weeks. Hope works not too busy for you.. weekend approaching again ..

Jean x

Morning everyone
A FD for me today too. My Tuesday FD came in at around 600 calories. Today I haven’t eaten anything yet.

I am cooking some vegetarian bolognaise sauce for my DIL and family to take as a gift at Easter for their freezer. It sounds a silly thing to give but she has a busy job and she loves it. I should have made it on a non-FD as the house smells lovely and it is making me hungry.

Jean, I wish I was as motivated as yourself for doing jobs. You seem to be so good at tackling things. I am very good at ‘doing that tomorrow’ 🙂

It’s sunny but cold here today. We back onto a golf course are most of the golfers are well wrapped up but there are a few in shorts and short sleeves. Nothing surprises me with golfers, some play in thick fog and even snow with coloured balls 😄
Regards Bronwyn

Evening, forgot to post earlier & a busy day…Weighed this morning- 2lbs off this week, 6 FDs & one low day 😬 Have done another one today, hard work as we were in town seeing lots of people with their lunches! Enoch’s owner didn’t answer- might be paranoid but it seems she answrs the phone on miserable days but not on dry ones! Youngest son has been for a haircut, had a Homestart phone ball & did extra cooking for the freezer (same as Bronwyn, that’s a lovely idea!)
Day off tomorrow as we’re having a takeaway…

I’ve lost one pound, very disappointed. But it could be worst. Bowling this afternoon a friendly match.

Morning everyone and its a nice sunny but blowy one here.
Weighed myself this morning since the 9th March and have managed to lose one and a half pounds not too bad considering the amount of food that I’ve eaten whilst on our break away for my birthday.
Hedgehogs and Dave well done for losing and also well done to Steve and Jean for staying the same and not gaining.
Hemmy hope you’re enjoying your time with Kristy. Our daughter lives five miles away so we get to see her quite a lot.
We looked after our neighbours dog called Rubble yesterday as it was her mother’s funeral and he was such a good dog and didn’t seem that worried about being left with us.
Hope everyone else is keeping alright and has a nice weekend.
Nana x

Evening everyone,
A cold, windy and wet day here in West Yorkshire. A planned run out cancelled because of the weather.

Jean, I have a long way to go to get to my goal weight. You have done so well to reach your target. It gives me inspiration to know this way of eating works long term.

FD yesterday was about 630 calories. I can’t seem to get it down to 500 when I did 5/2 the first time around.

Aqua fitness first thing then DH announced he fancied Toby Carvery. I didn’t argue. No Y.Pudd and only one roast potato then lots of veg. It was lovely! Small pud and coffee to finish. I am still full so will try to last until bedtime without eating again 😊

Weigh in for me next Friday along with Dave I think?

Nothing planned for the weekend. If the weather is kind – gardening. Sunday watching the Boat Race on tv.
Regards Bronwyn

Evening All..
A lovely day chilly in the wind, the garden felt warm, a couple of weeks and get the garden chairs out.

Pleased with Charlie at the vets for yearly checkup he’s been on reduced food for 14 months another pound to loose and it will be 4 kilos lost … just slowly done.

A lovely lunch out, Guinness, and two courses, no meal tonight, I have one glass of red wine left from last week to have later.
I am doing three fasts this week not sure which days yet, hoping for one meal like Jo, then low days. June holidays are looming.. I have to be thoughtful.

Nana.,
Well done on the 1 1/2 pounds lost very good when you go out a lot.

Dave..
Well done on winning your game if bowls.

Hemmy..
Hope you are having Kirsty home and having break from walking Mr Pips.. lots of shopping ?? Have fun .

Bronwyn..
I have been doing 5.2 for 8 years..lost 2 1/2 stone.. hovering around goal a bit up and a bit down for three years.. really hard on loosing these 2 lbs.. I am trying to pull my socks up too many biscuits, a couple of days now no biscuits!
I do like to feel hungry than over eating of fullness of food now.
I have come on here nearly every day I do think it helps.

Have a good weekend everyone…. Nothing exciting for me..

Jean x

Afternoon!
A nice day yesterday, we went to another antiques centre, avoided the cafe 😇 Got out in the garden for a bit while it was dry- tomatoes seeds sown & inside to sprout. We had a takeaway in the evening as eldest is away again, that was my only meal of the day though.
Had a ‘thank you do’ today for everyone who helps with the village magazine, I was so good & kept away from the cakes 😇😇 Saw mum this afternoon & will have salad for dinner tonight so a FD today.
Have a lovely weekend everyone 😀

Bronwyn my son plays ball hockey, he is a goaltender. It’s like ice hockey only no ice or puck. He wares loads of protective gear. Fed up so bought a small bar of chocolate. I’ll settle for losing an ounce this week.

Good morning all

It’s very quiet at the moment did you all forget to change the clocks?

It’s a nice dry and bright morning here as I’ve just been out to Tesco’s to get some toastie bread and cheese so that’s my lunch sorted out.

Will be watching the England game later this afternoon against Ukraine our second Euro 2024 qualifier so hopefully we’ll get another positive result.

Afternoon!
Jean- you are always so busy, you deserve to burn the pounds off with all your cleaning! Hope you shift some this week…I do miss the extra hour today!
Dave- shame about just one pound for you, I know how that feels!
Hemmy- hope you’re having a good weekend with Kristy ☺
Kay- hope you had a good holiday ☺
Steve- enjoy to bread & cheese (drooling here!), & the footie!
Bronwyn- hard work having twins & an 18 month old 😬 My mum was on valium having us & my 2 yr old brother…Sis & I are identical, we were always confusing people when we were younger but don’t look alike now. Very cold to watch hockey! Hope your FD goes okay…
Got really drenched walking Xena this morning, & so muddy…dried up at last so hubby won’t be wet on the afternoon walk. AnotherFD, although very hungry! Pasta for hubby & I’ll have the sauce with veg instead.
Keep strong 💪

Morning all,

Caught up with all the posts and the weigh ins. I will do a separate post with the update.

Had a good few days away. A fair bit of walking but also a fair bit of eating and drinking! So now the race is on to drop the gain before Fridays weigh in 😄

Walking a new dog Hugo today, just for 3 days. Meeting up with owner of the growly collie later on as I’m not sure about carrying on with walking him as he looks like he might bite me at some point!
I think my usual brown lab is back to be walked this week too.
Plus I’m working on Friday and Saturday on the holiday cottages, so plenty going on.

It’s my birthday on Saturday and was hoping to go to a tapas restaurant in Bude but Neil hasn’t been very organised and has left it too late to get a table 🙄
We are going somewhere else, which is equally nice, so all OK!

Lovely to see some sunshine again today. We might have a walk on the beach later after a garden centre visit 😄 It’s that lovely time of year where the garden is coming to life and I need to get some more veg started.

I’m fasting today, along with others no doubt. Doing 800cal days this week, apart from Wednesday, although trying for a 500 cal day today to kick start the week.

Good luck with fasting everyone and enjoy your day.

Kay