Good morning AutumnSky, what I did was work out my TDEE first of all then I eat in my case at least 1000 calories under it on non fast days and 800 on fast days.Of course it all depends on what you weigh. I was 24 stone 11pounds(don’t do metric) the last time I got weighed I was 18 stone.So well on the way to losing 44 kilos,( I asked Alexa.)I fast on Monday and Thursdays, but the beauty of the 5-2 is you can change days to suit yourself.A lot boils down to willpower,ask yourself why are you doing it.

Thank you for sharing @Brads37 and congratulations on your weight loss.
My TDEE is 1,470.
I am doing it for better health and just feeling good. At this weight, I am uncomfortable and feel slow in movement, but it’s moving in the right direction.

My TDEE is over 2500 so it’s easy for me too stay well under, but I found that if I had my full TDEE allowance I always put on weight. I have not done any fasting for the last year. I was referred by my doctor to a weight loss program run by MoreLife.I attended the meetings for the last year and lost 2.5 stone there. Now I’ll look at my weight next month and decide if I stick to what I’ve been doing the last year or go back to the 5-2.

Thank you hedgehogs!
Agree about the feeling hungrier on fasting days when doing 5:2.

Good afternoon everyone. Xxxx

It s a mild but dull day here where is the sunshine. lol.

I am having a lazy weekend.. Yesterday I got the bench repainted… so its looking smart again.. hopefully another year of life lol.. Ohh I do soo hate getting new things I love old comfortable and tested like old friends lol

I have a Tesco ready meal this evening so no cooking I will just add a bit of fresh broccoli .. I eat loads of it.. my favourite veg and its good for you.

A bit naughty I know and my friend Mary Ann would tell me off as I picked a massive bunch of cowslips this morning over the fields.. They look so very vibrant in my window on this dull ole day.

Welcome to our corner A S… It really helps chatting and getting ideas and tips with like minded people who understand and share the ups and downs along the way. Its really helps to check in daily.

Nana .. How is your weekend.

Dave.. What are you cooking up in your kitchen today.

H H .. Did you see the bluebells with Mum… Are you taking it easy this weekend after your brilliant loss this week.
I am reading a book about a lady that goes to Greece and opens a tea shop and makes all different types of scones.. savoury and sweet .. I thought of you lol.

Sym..Probably a good idea to just enjoy this week of celebrations and start again next week .

Enjoy your afternoon everyone. Its Pips garden time now and pulling up a few weeds for me. .

The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy. It’s all that matters really.

Hi Brads27,

I don’t have any pets at the moment. We are thinking about a Jack Russell or larger dog like a Husky. However, I know the Husky will need someone to match their energy and I am not sure if a Husky will be the right fit.

Currently fasting until lunch time tomorrow. It was a good day, good filling food. Felt full for most of the day. Family watching the fight with friends, so lots of food around our home. Have to stay well away from the kitchen, which has all manner of things.

Morning All..
All this food this week as my saying the line is drawn now..
My lovely meal out for my daughters birthday yesterday fed me for a week!! I feel so stuffed.!

A lazy day, blue skies and sunny.. looking forward to having our walk..

Just got some photos in of my grandson and girlfriend as his Senior Prom, (In Texas) they look stunning in his tuxedo and her in a beautiful long dress..they will be going their own ways to different Uni’s in August. Where does the time go?

Autumn..
I have a dalmation he loves his two walks a day but he is quite lazy he loves to sleep wrapped up in a blanket, he looks like a parcel!! He will be outside sun bathing today if it’s hot.
I have been fasting for 10 years now, I lost 2 1/2 stone, and I am now around goal ( about 3 lbs up at the moment) stayed about the same for 6 years.. I come on here as we are a set of friends now and we help each other and keeps my accountability.

Hemmy..
Good the bench has a bit more life now, I laughed I thought of us!! I paint my face every day 😂.
I will be fasting I can’t face any food…
Have a good day in the garden, I might finish my book.

Hedgehog..
I haven’t noticed the bluebells out as yet, no cuckoo yet either I am listening out for them. The house Martins should be here in the next two weeks, lovely but do make a mess.

Dave..
You and your gadgets…. Another phone…
Hope you draw an easier person at your bowls very unlucky getting the top players.

Nana..
Hope you are enjoying yourself in this better weather..

Jean x

Good morning everyone, Autumn I have had three dogs since I got married,a collie,a German shepherd and now a greyhound.All lovely dogs, the German shepherd was special but Chloe my greyhound is the most loving dog I’ve ever had, very loyal and greyhounds need very little exercise they are all couch potatoes. She could easily sleep 23 hours a day. She as just jumped up on the sofa next to me. I’ll take her out now to get us both moving. I’ll be playing bowls 4 days this week all league games.So I only have one meal on these days. It must be good exercise because three of them are 82 years old another 4 are mid to late 70s, on the Wednesday team I’m the youngest. And second youngest on Monday.Roast chicken for tea tonight so Chloe will be around the kitchen once it’s cooking. She as Sunday dinner with us every week all the vegetables as well. Then sleeps it off😁.

Afternoon one and all!

Fasted until 12:30 today and broke it with a large bowl of mixed veggies with marinated tofu pieces (from Sainsbury’s) sweet corn and avocado. Have already had about 2L of water today so feeling okay. Will have cod and potatoes this evening with the family. Started work at around 06:30 this morning, and have not moved since then. Will do a workout this afternoon to get my body moving.

Brads27 – Your Chloe is living her best life!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

That is a great amount of movement each day, Brads27!
I think I might go back to aiming for between 10k and 15k steps a day.
Used to do that almost every day, but since I changed jobs, I am sitting around for the majority of the day.

I think having a target, even one like this, is great for me. It helps me to move. You are doing super with your bowling and walks, something like this will help to keep me consistent with movement.😀

Afternoon All..
Beautiful weather here.. must cut the grass later.
Second fast day, 600 ish calories yesterday…

Walked in the park this morning Charlie really gets excited to go..lots of sniffs to keep him busy.

Took my hairdryer to get exchanged it was giving up I have only had it 7 months.. they were very nice about it.

Steve….
Looks as if you are doing well, water too…it’s getting your mind set, I think if you can do a month or two it gets so much easier.. I really miss it on holiday when I don’t fast.
I used to have a Fitbit but Charlie has one now. Mine broke I think I have had 5… I was regularly doing between 18,000 and 23,000 steps , so really there was no point, I walk the same each day.
Strange when I first got one I struggled to get to 5,000, I thought it was impossible and how do people get to 10,000.

Dave..
Who will you play today hoping you get an easy player. We are doing a knock out in the club again, I have put my name down but I don’t like it. I did manage to get to the semi’s last year, I don’t like everyone watching..

Jean x

I checked Jean and I ended up playing their best player again, lost 21-9. On a losing run at the moment. We play the top team on Wednesday who have been slaughtering everyone so not looking good🤪. Can only try my best. Sausage egg and bacon for tea.

Just do 800 on fast days, And don’t go mad on non fast days. If you like water your half way there,I can’t stand water. Can have it on holiday in a hot country.

Evening!
Lots of posts, I only missed one day!
Hemmy- well done getting your bench done, enjoy your shopping day… thinking about me with my baking & the scones, you made me laugh as those & pastry are the only things I can’t bake!
Jean- those proms sound so excessive! Expensive enough to hire the outfits let alone meals & nights away! Hope your FDs have gone okay…
Dave- good job you do the bowling for exercise as Chloe doesn’t like walking! Unlucky with the bowling, how do they decide who plays who?
Nana- I’m sure you’ll soon have the holiday pounds gone…nice to have the bike to get out on. How’s hubby’s back, is it still bad?
Autumn sky- well done getting into the 16:8! A husky would give you plenty of exercise 😂 We have a small but nutty lab, she loves her long walks!
Been beautiful here, got lots done in the garden, runner beans planted out, potatoes all topped up, they’re growing well, watering done. Fasting today & tomorrow…Hemmy-, I’ll stick with the longer fast until I get to my goal! Hopefully soon 🤞

Hemmy I can’t never down to bowl anymore, knees are too bad. Losing weight as helped a lot and I stopped talking my co-codamol a couple of months ago.I have to only bend slightly and then deliver the bowl but do lots of bending to pick them up. Still no sign of butter beans yet? HH they write your name on the scorecard and turn it over then the opposing captain turns the cards over one at a time so it’s all down to chance who plays who. The only thing they can control is who is going on in the first half and second half. Jean hope the cows don’t suprise you, you will have to train Charlie to herd them😁.Nana plenty of rides on Geraldine while it’s good weather. Autumn keep drinking water and it’s salad weather, I think it’s better in summer to lose weight apart from being on holiday.

I’m going for a bowls practice on my own. I keep getting beat when they bowl right near the edge and only bowl about 19 metres.I prefer double that distance. It’s roasting outside so better put my suncream on first. I don’t blame you avoiding the cows,Be careful Charlie dosent get sunburn,I keep Chloe out of the sun she’s only got a very thin coat.

Afternoon All..
I got the grass cut and a few bushes trimmed… took all the cuttings to the tip with a bit more out the garage.

Just sitting in and out of the sun, Charlie’s hot he’s unsettled it’s as if he wants me to turn the heat down, silly boy..

A nice gin and cider…or two to hand ..

Dave…
Nice Peter is joining you for practice .. nice together..

Jean x

Evening everyone!

hemmy – thank you! Clothes are a tad looser in general.

Brads27 – Definitely the weather for it. Enjoy water to start the day also. I don’t drink tea or coffee, never have really, but I do enjoy an apple juice every now and then.

Symba7 – We decided to get someone to work on our garden as it’s too much for us now. It usually takes us about four days to do the entire garden. But we don’t have the energy for it anymore.

Broke my fast around 13:20 today. Work was kicking my butt, but I managed to stop for lunch, which was salmon and lots of broccoli. I don’t normally leave my desk for lunch, but today I decided to eat with a few other colleagues on the benches outside our building.

Home now, but heading out to do shopping shortly. Had my last meal at around 18:45, so will settle with the family when I return.

Have a great evening.

Evening!
Quick post as I’ve left it too late, wil catch up properly tomorrow hopefully! Doing another long fast, we went out to a reservoir for a wander & a coffee. Jobs done when we got home, youngest coming for dinner tomorrow night so got his washing & ironing done… Sleep well everyone! 🥰

Good morning Friends. Xxxx

Its going to be a hot one today.. and yes Dave Mr Pips and I will be in the garden for hours after our walks over the fields. Pip is in his 14th year now. and still going strong . which is brilliant English Springer Spaniels don’t have a long life .like some breeds 12-14yrs as they are so active retrieving. My Beau lived till 12yrs .

I must have an earlier lunch today as 2.30 etc is too late and I am not having a proper meal in the evening. I dont think cooking midday would suit my way of life though.
I might try cutting out breakfast tomorrow just have an all milk coffee and then have my breakfast at lunchtime. Its what I did when losing years ago on here.

A S .. I would imagine its a lot harder trying to limit eating while amongst working colleagues .. but you can do this.

Nana .. Lots of lovely weather for you to meet up with friends. Is your daughter settling ok.

Dave.. Ohh I just love Pippylongstocking.. I just told my Pip that s his new name lolol.
How is Denise now… is she pain free.x What are you cooking up today for tea.

H H.. How is it going with you. What’s for dinner and who’s there to eat it lol. Does Mum like the warm weather.

Sym… This shifting the few pounds.. it sso unpredictable.. sometimes It seems like we can eat less and not lose..

Enjoy this glorious early spring weather everyone. Get out there and live your best life. Xxxx

Morning All…
A very warm walk… house is already at 20 degrees inside..curtains are nearly closed with door open.

Changed my duvet this morning felt very hot last night. I have a much heavier weight now since Steve passed.

Steve..
I always do my decorating but really felt it this time, taking extra care climbing… 3 rooms finished it’s a bit of glossing to finish. I shall pay someone next time. I am 76 now.

Hedgehog..
Always very busy with the family.. sounds a nice different walk..

Dave..
Sorry on trading standards I thought they would help. Would citizens advice help again. Love Denise’s name..

Hemmy…
Ham for me for the week 😂.. I shall be sitting out later, Charlie already wants me to sit with him, a bit of ironing first. I like my 10.30 breakfast and dinner at 4.30 ish it suits me.

Enjoy the weather everyone..

Jean x

Afternoon!
Dave- not sure what the limit is for small claims court, probably not enough for your roofing costs,but they’re easy to do claims with …ask at CAB. Early start again tomorrow then, hope Denise doesn’t have to wait too long…
Hemmy- I couldn’t eat a main meal at lunch time often, the morning would go cooking it & then I probably wouldn’t have much get up & go afterwards! Pip is doing fantastic for his age! Just youngest son coming tonight, I’m doing a salmon stir fry & strawberry cheesecake. Fasted still so looking forward to it soon! Yes, Mum loves sitting in the sun.
Jean- you’ll be fed up with ham by the end of it!
Nana- have you been out for lunch today?
Autumn sky- will be hard fasting at work, but at least with summer salads are easy to pack up! Whereabouts do you live?
Had to do our shopping today, had a bit of a sit outside & then did cleaning, inside seems a bit neglected when there’s stuff to do in the garden! All organised for dinner now. Had a difficult time with Mum, she’s got very confused over money, & lost her purse, I had to go round twice. Sis & I are going to the bank tomorrow to get ourselves on her account as LPAs, it took a while to get the official activation done. I feel bad not telling her, but I think she’ll be stroppy about it & today proves she needs more help! Sitting in the garden posting this, it’s still really warm!

Evening everyone!

Warmed up nicely today.

hedgehogs – I live and work in Hertfordshire. Moved from London a quite a few years ago, never looked back. Only challenge for me are the narrow lanes and the lack of street lights in some areas, which can make winter afternoons a challenge when I leave work.

Fasted from 7pm last night to 13:00 this afternoon. Made an egg salad for lunch and did indulge in an orange ice pole when I popped out with a colleague toward the end of lunch.

hemmy – You’re right. There are always snacks around: birthdays (always someone’s birthday), Easter, Christmas, anniversaries, or just because we want one (like today). Which can all add unnecessary calories. Not to mention there are always biscuits in the kitchen area. I don’t eat chocolate, so most of them I will not eat, but others… very tempting.

Enjoy the rest of your evening!

Good morning everyone another beautiful day.Taking Denise to get her bandages changed but can’t go to our local clinic so got to drive across Manchester to another one this time. Ok for the next two visits to our local clinic.I think it’s getting to me Denise not well and the roof , will have to contact citizens advice again and see what they say. And stop eating biscuits.