Morning Brits,

A lovely bright day here and going out on walkabout around the shops looking for picture frames, hoping to get some steps in!

Ginette…I am pleased your friends improving its nice they got it so wrong and if the anitibiotics work they can get home again. I agree have a day relaxing and have a back seat you are always there if needed.

KP…..it’s not a good time for you also, just take it steady remember the children have visited and your Dad will be so pleased to see them. You have to be strong and your sorrow will come later but remember all the good times you had together. Fasting will wait until you are ready your weight will possibly come down on its own with the stress you are under. Keep strong for your Mum and look after yourself as well. We are here if you want us.

Funny three of us all having crumpets!

Hope all is well with everyone else ……have a good Mothering Sunday and are having special treats 😀

All for now

Jean X

Hi KT

Yes you do need to do what you can and just being there means a lot. Yes the two situations sound similar. Mine is a friend’s Dad but I have got to know him quite well. I am just trying to support where I can.

Your situation is personal and will affect you in many different ways. Do all you can can to cope with the situation and help others cope. Call McMillan for advice and support for you and your Mum. I shall try to find the number. These people can give practical and emotional help to you both.

Hi Jean

Last night I heard that things may be changing so I could possibly be up at the hospital later. I haven’t had crumpets for years!!

Hi Audrey

Happy Motgers Day!! 🙂 Perhaps your surprise is to come. Well done on the exercise and avoiding the snacking.

Off to Pams early today as it is mothers Day.

Hemmy I know you are trying to avoid the forum on a Sunday, bipartisan I hope your day is going well with Kristy. Also happy Mother’s Day to the many I haven’t mentioned. Xx

Just a quick link to an article by Michael Mosley in today’s Mail.

http://dailym.ai/21R8wjG

Maybe see you all later.

Ginette

ty xxxx
tonight is another bad night for him

Morning folks
Been away on a hen weekend had a great time drank a bit to much food wise was okish jumped on scales and lost 1.7lb well pleased with myself must have been all the dancing. Got another hen weekend next week why do they need two…….that’s only a meal and I’ve chosen under 500 cals which they cater.

FD for me today.

Audrey hope you got your cards.

Lynda x

Morning Brits,

All lovely, sunny and bright this morning. Hope everybody had a good weekend.

Maybe had a bit too much wine and food this weekend with a couple of £1 Easter Eggs each about 200grs of chocolate in all. They were sat looking at us only one each to go. 😇

We both have had a chat this morning about our weight not moving much..we don’t really want to start swimming as once you start you have to continue. We are fasting today but we thought of giving 4.3 a try which would be Wednesday and Friday as well. Just trying for a few weeks and see how it goes to Easter then take stock again.

Again Audrey went back to the drawing board with the weighing of food and had good results. I am thinking I am getting complacent with our food as our weight is not coming off like it did the first time we were on 5.2. So we are going to weigh the food, cut our portions smaller and planning better on what we are going to eat.

Have a good day fasting or a good NF day.

All for now

Jean x

Sym and Aud

Hope your day is going well. Doing pretty good today.. stuck with my tried and tested milky coffee scrambled egg on toast and a banana. Hopefully stay the same tomorrow mornings weigh.

Gine thank you for the link. I read it yesterday in the Mail .. thought it all very interesting. Putting to right the myths on weight loss.

Hope everyone is doing ok. Support a bit thin on the ground at the moment.
Just pop in… even a few encouraging words help someone along the journey. Xx

Hemmy and Audrey,

Still here, in and out and nobody wants to talk! Lol

We have had a good day my calories 506 for the day, so finished now. Porridge made with milk and water then dinner ham and egg salad, a few cup of teas.

We have still been finishing the wardrobes so only 5000 steps today ( mainly around IKEA) everything being burnt towards my hands…feel sore but OK. Looking good as its only a small bedroom but takes two 3′ beds mainly for the grandchildren.

Audrey….what sort of treadmill have you got, is it a electric? Where do you keep it?

Ginette…the link was interesting in the Mail.

Hoping everybody doing OK as the others have said its all very quiet at the moment.

Jean x

Must have a look…I would like one but the garage isn’t my space…😂
X

Welcome back Karen you have been missed.

It is very quiet on here, is everybody doing o.k.? This works better if we keep in touch share what’s happening good or bad. …

I had a good fast day yesterday came in under 500 kcals. ..

Off to the Dr’s today for blood test. ….

Have a great day everybody

Audrey

Good morning friends hope all is well with you and yours.

A dull chilly day .. off to the garden centre for lunch and a look around. dreaming of summer. Lol

Well, just weighed in and although a few ozs less stayed the same as last week. So happy to settle with that.

A good fd yesterday so hopefully will be good this week. Although Kristy is back again Fri-Sun. I find it so much easier when I am just catering for myself.

Lovely to see you back Karen .. you have been missed. You will soon get back into stride with your determination. Xx

Missing Milena .. always enjoyed her posts. Hope she is ok and just busy. Xx

Gine hope you are managing to get some good rest. Xx

KT How are you… We are thinking of you. Xx

Aud … Hope your packing up is going ok. The weather looks to be getting warmer for the week-end. Would be lovely If you had sunshine for the journey.Xx

Sym A treadmill would be good especially on wet days. Of course Mr Pips is oblivious to all weather .. I have sort of got the same fortunately. Lol Hope you both have a good week. Xx

Take care all … do look in .. it flows so much better with lots of support. Xx

Brit lovelies..Beginning is easy for us all …Its the continuing that is very hard… lets all just do that little extra push this week. xx

Hemmy….

Formula 1..hubbys favourite…giving that life up going around the world and with your perks, a big thing to consider doing… It always must be did I do the right thing….I suppose it has to stop sometimes. It takes a long time to settle from big changes.

My daughter in US was in the same boat…working for Emirates in Dubai also flying around the world..then 3 children arriving, nanny helping, after 15 years then ground based ..in head office also working a 10 hour day and then later when the children in bed continuing to work. Just too much ….stay at home Mum now but she misses it big time. Dubai is la la land back to the real world and the children settled into a normal life and school. Misses the money but the children need her but she is still unsettled in the US after a year.

Off to do jobs…speak later
Xx

just to say dad passed away early this morning

we are all ok, we knew it was inevitable, especially the past few days

thank you so much for your kind thoughts
xx

KT,

So sorry to hear…..take it steady and look after each other. We are all with you if you need any support pop by.

Jean X

Ginette,

As we are keeping a mean week…just weighed lunch…fresh fruit salad…usually a bowl I call 150 calories…a few different weights showing …..naughty always go for the lower or middle option on MFP..😀….just kidding ourselves…..I weighed each fruit portion…250 calories!

I know different fruits of the season will weigh different…makes you think…scales will be out for a few weeks.

Hope you are OK your end.

Jean x

KT so very sorry for your loss. It will feel like unbearable heartache but you will find strength from the beautiful memories you have.
Not feeling very positive this week. Got an anxious head on for some strange reason.
Sticking with it though – weigh in Friday am. Another FD Thursday so fingers crossed.
Having a eek in Barcelona 4th April so hoping to have lost 6lbs or more
I hate this cold weather ! Me too looking forward to spring warmth !

Hi Dee

It goes like that some weeks .. harder than others. Think also by now weather wise we are all souped out and yearning for fresh salads .. soft fruits all in season. Plus if we had to strip off a bit with the heat it may give us new inspiration… or shock. Lolol.

You are doing well and I reckon 6lb is quite within your reach for that holiday. Keep going Dee. Xx

Gine… Sym and anyone else fasting tomorrow … decided to do an extra day this week…. Tomorrow… incase of an over indulgent week-end again. Xx

Hi Aud .. how’s it going with you. Xx

Good morning friends hope all is well with you and yours.

Well .. a nasty start to the day here with lots of rain. Hopefully clear off a bit by 11am walking time. lol

Yay lots of us fasting today. I am doctoring my Monday left over soup … there is a nice base there so another chopped chicken breast .. veg .. oxo and away I go. Just make up with a milky coffee and a bit of fruit. Must confess to being a bit slap happy with counting on FDs just use the old weight watchers cals in my head from years ago. .. Ok so far… I think.

Trouble is I know if I get too serious I will get bored long term as with other diets. I suppose as we aways say its what works for you. lol

Just been reading this link … interesting … Not sure if its been posted already.
http://thecusp.com.au/health-myths-and-how-to-stay-healthy-according-to-science/3453

Hope a few of our old friends look in … we are missing you all.

Have a good day friends …

Gine hope you have had a good rest … and have some luck with a car. xx

Sym.. Bet it is hard for your daughter too. Still they have seen the world and are very lucky. Have a good day both. Xx

Aud .. hope you are getting packed up ok… cooking etc for you holiday.Xx

Dee .. have a good day.. you can do this you prove it. Xx

Karen .. hope you are settling back into the routine ok. Xx

Brit lovelies… We are unstoppable . Not because we do not have Failures or Doubts .. BUT because we continue on Despite them. Xx

Morning Brits,

A awful dark raining day…and its in all day for us..

Strange fasting for us today, I really feel we have hit a plateau, since holiday. We are doing very good in the week with a few naughties like we always have had at weekends while on 5.2 but not going over too much. If you cut everything back its then a general failing diet.

Hubby says fish and chips are calling next week to kick start us…it usually works…..we will weigh on Saturday morning after our next FD and hope something moves!

Hemmy….yes the both girls have had it too good, too young, then they have to get back to the real world….usually it’s the other way round start low and work up….I wouldn’t of minded being in her shoes and having the lovely chances and the confidence she has.
Enjoy your chicken soup…

Audrey…you have done very well since middle of January 6 1/2 pounds is good going…you have got it moving good again. Enjoy your pea and ham soup….

Ginette…hope you find another car….and resting up also..

Dee… Barcelona sounds lovely something to look forward to…..we both seem to have our ups and downs at the moment…keep fingers crossed for some weight moving at end of week.

KT….hope you are holding up…keep strong..love xxx

Karen…are you having a few days to recover or are you pushing on this week?

Good luck to all who is fasting today…have a good day everybody

Jean x

hi all, started 5:2 on Monday just finishing my second fast day this week. having about 300 calories on fast days, just putting lots of veg on the plate to keep hunger away. does anybody else feel cold, tired and a little dizzy on fast days? I started at 18st 5 and looking to get to 15st before my holiday in October. I’m in Scotland.

Hi All,

Audrey……all going well again today stayed to 508 calories, weighed everything… That’s it for today! Roll on breakfast.

Hemmy….York means..hospital…hospital…means fish and chips..Tuesday..lol ..we will see 😀. Hubby seems to think if we do it hard stay good it means treats! He may be disappointed depends on the scales Saturday lol.

Alex…welcome it gets better after the first couple of weeks..easy when you get your head around it.

I have been reading ‘ Dr Fung’ very interesting reading….go to the top of the general forum, above BODY, to ‘Americans’ it’s a way down their first page sending you to a web site, number 4 and number 6…although I am now reading them all, about an hour each. A doctor top of his field in fasting, fat, excerise, heart disease, strokes and diabetes covering the last 80 odd years of the wrong information we have been given, it goes over your head here and there but I found it very interesting. I shall be throwing some of my things in my cupboards out!

We are changing broadband tomorrow so maybe late on coming on the forum…no wi fi

Jean x

Hi all 🙂

Hope everyone doing OK and FD going well for fasters 🙂

Hemmy..well done this week. Even a few ozs down is worth a smile..better than going up!

Jean..sadly no hot wine 🙁 not their thing in US. Didn’t have much hot chocolate either..found it too sweet. Changing tastebuds really helps!! Back into swing of FDs..Mon and Thurs but may not weigh until next week to give body chance to adjust (and mind!) Don’t want to upset myself too much!!

Alex..welcome to the forum 🙂 Very supportive group on here so keep checking in for advice. If it works for you it’s a great WOL!
I do think you should try and eat your 500 cals on a FD though. Your symptoms may be worse if you don’t eat enough. Stick to 500 for FD, your TDEE for other days and you will lose weight!!

Audrey..hope you’re having a good week and all sorted for the van. Hope weather good for the w/e..ours is atrocious today. Gales and rain..trees down..planes and boats cancelled. Husband stuck in UK until tomorrow so TV remote all mine!!!

Ginette Lynda CC Plainy..hope all OK with you and anyone else I’ve missed x

KT..thinking of you xx

Shout out for Milena!!! Where are you?! Missing you..don’t work too hard 🙂

Hemmy..you’re right about it being quiet on here..just getting used to the names then off they pop!!! Maybe 5:2 or the forum are not for them. Us ‘oldies’ (not age!) appreciate the support and know it works for us x

Have a good eve all 🙂

Karen
Xx

Hi Alex and a big welcome.

Think your symptom’s are pretty general at the start… then it settles down. Replaced by a good feeling of achievement and energy.

Like Karen said .. you would probably be better eating the 500 cals as per the plan.

Keep in touch .. lots of support here and lots of weight loss too. Xx

Hi Karen.. a good idea not to stress it and weigh next week. That will give you time to adjust naturally .. you will probably be ok .. with no increase at all. Xx

Aud .. glad your fast went well this miserable old day. Mine did too.

Have a lovely day tomorrow with your BF. Xx

Sym.. glad you both did ok. I just looked up some sites for Dr Fung very interesting reading. Xx

Gine hope all is ok with you. Please take care of our Ginette. Xx

Dee hope you had a good day . Xx

Another shout for Milena… and all our friends old and new. Xx

Hi Jean

Yes I know what you mean about misjudging calories. I try and overestimate. I no longer visit the hospital, he is being transferred into a home for end of life care. His sister has come down to spend time with him and she only wants family there.

I have put car problems on hold now. I have been catching up with housework. Yes a horrible dark day. Let’s hope tomorrow will be better. Well it’s worth going to hospital to get fish and chips!! 🙂

Hi Dee

Just go with it. The weather will improve and you will feel more positive. Just keep plodding for the moment.

Hi Hemmy

I am on a fast day today. I wasn’t on the forum yesterday as I had a bit of sad news which was quite a shock. I’ve gone back to fruit and yoghurt and fish in sauce and vegetables today. I just fancied a change and have had a shooting delivery which included fish in sauce. This is very low in calories about 110 although quite small, it gives a lively flavour to the vegetables though. I can still have something else for 100 calories if I want.

I sorry that you couldn’t avoid the rain. I did Rosemary Conley once as well. I still have low fat but look for low sugar options. That is why I like skyr youghurt. Dissappointly they didn’t deliver my strawberry one today so I will need to take a trip to get it.

What is a scallion? I thought that was a naughty child!! 🙂

Hi Alex

Are you male or female? Yes fast days at the beginning can cause headaches. It could be lack of caffeine or lack of salt. An oxo in cube in water will help if it is salt and something with caffeine in if it isn’t. I wish you luck reaching your target, you will need to be strict as its only about 7 months away.

Hi Audrey

I’m glad that fast day went well. Are you all packed up yet? It sounds as if you struggled today. I do if I don’t prepare (at least mentally) what food I’m going to have. Enjoy your TV in bed and lunch with your friend tomorrow, sounds like a good catch up is planned. See you tomorrow.

Hi Karen

I agree a few ounces is something to smile about. You too enjoy TV to yourself as well. I get that pleasure most of the time, no one to answer to. Lovely.

See you all tomorrow.

Ginette

Thanks Hemmy 👍 A FD for me. Cup of tea morsel of yogurt and a strawberry ! Yum yum. Cup of tea then off to work. My 24 year old daughter has a driving test today. So excited for her to do well.

The good news is I’ve pulled trousers on this morning that just might be getting a bit too roomy around the tum 👏👏👏👏👏
Catch up soon friend – appreciate this group for support. X

Good morning friends hope all is well with you and yours.

A bit brighter this morning .. hopefully dry for our shopping day and lunch snack at the bakery

Hi Gine .. hope you feel better today after your trauma yesterday. Xx Yes, I think yogurt is a good idea .. you enjoy your rhubarb so that would go nicely.

Think we are all at that stage of being a bit complacent. Going back to square one is always the best option.

Hope you have a peaceful day. Xx

Coffee try to look after yourself goo dyou can do an FD as that is something to focus on when stressed.

The cigarette’s are a problem I have experienced with others. Its a catch 22. Have you tried patches. They helped my friend.

Take care and keep in touch. Xx

Dee ..how exciting for you both. Driving test is a major event in their lives.. opens up the world. Good luck vibes from here winging there way.

Isn’t it wonderful when clothes get looser .. nothing like that feeling is there. Take care and have a good FD. Xx

Aud . have a lovely lunch with your bestie… You can have treat .. you have

done so well.

I must say its so very pleasing to hear how happy you sound now you have less pain. Wonderful. Xx

Sym what are your plans today .. are you walking. Hope you enjoy your day whatever you are doing. Xx

KT .. in our thoughts. Xx

Hope everyone else is okay…

Brit lovelies.

Its not just about us losing weight. Its about losing the lifestyle and mindset that got us here. Xx