That 124.5 scream has been sucked back in, but I’ll get back down there soon enough. Last night was dinner / Broadway with friends. I ate about half my plate…then others took over. Just can’t eat as much as I used to! Now there’s something worth screaming about. And pants are so easy to zip up.

Off to visit son#2 in college overnight. And son#1 will be dropping in too so I am a very happy mommy today.

A colleague is joining me in fasting on Monday. We will support each other (I mostly supporting her, I anticipate) and we will sip our miso together.

Morning ladies,

I got to mums safely and would you believe it we have had more snow…..

It is not supposed to last so hopefully will manage some gardening later in week. …
Today is a fast day not easy here but hopefully will survive it…

Keep in touch

Audrey

Cinque

Today is Sunday. …

I am going all day without food then having chicken and vegetables for my evening meal…. it is a lovely crisp morning here the sun is shining and the frost is thawing. ….

We are having a quiet day today hopefully no visitors just me and mum! She sends you get best regards….

Audrey

Hehe Cinque

Definitely a lady of a certain age moment…. haha I 😀😀

Mum sat here chuckling at you…. I have got the carpet cleaner out ready to do the living room not exactly restful but it needs doing and no one else will…..

Have a good sleep my down under friend…. catch up later

Audrey

Course I can Cinque mum will come too…. just send the air tickets…. haha xxx sleep well…

Audrey and mum….

Cinque

Of course it may be easier and cheaper to buy your own cleaner….

Mum says the postman has been no tickets yet…..haha

I had a successful fast day yesterday and am looking forward to my mums roast beef dinner tonight. …. no one cooks like your mum…

Have a great day

Patty are you ok?

Audrey

Hi All

Been reading your lovely posts and admiring all that you do. You are a bunch of busy ladies. I work full time and don’t seem to have much energy left after I have walked the dog, done household chores and visited my aged aunt once a week.

I am struggling with the fast diet at the moment. Have a chocolate craving which is probably due to stress. Can’t seem to get back in control so thought I would write a post to hopefully give me the proverbial kick up the backside. Have failed miserably today so will start again tomorrow. Food is my demon as well as my love.

Best of luck to all you ladies.

Topsy

Hello ladies, I’ve been so busy lately. It was fun catching up on all the news and reading the posts. Cinque, if you have the time send along a ticket for me as well. I would love to try some of your bread and all the other delicious sounding foods you make. I don’t mind being crowded in with family!

Yesterday was fast day for me. It was going to be a 30 hour fast but it turned into a much longer one. I had planned on eating supper in the evening but had some problem with dental work (a permanent bridge came out) so I had to go to the dentist late afternoon. My mouth was too sore and numb to eat supper. So am looking forward to breakfast this morning.

Cinque, we were in the same situation at one point. Our daughter, son-in-law, and their little one were living with us. And they were still here when the new baby came along. They stayed about a month after she was born. Now we’re in the opposite situation. They’re now moving to the state of Indiana, which is even farther away than our son in Ohio. It’s an 8 hour drive to Ohio and 4 more hours to the new home in Indiana. 😭 It’s going to be lonely around here. I wish they could stay but it’s an opportunity they just can’t afford to pass up. He starts his new job in 2 weeks and a house is included with all utilities paid. How good is that!? Kelly and the girls will stay in their home until the girls finish the school year in June. They’ve had some people looking at their house but no offers yet.

I’ve been having some great fasting days. It seems like it gets easier sometimes, but then it gets difficult again. We have a lot of birthdays this month so it seems a lot of cake. I’ve baked 3 cakes in the last few weeks! Fortunately I’m able to have one piece then move. I think my success in resisting is due to my fasting. Those days keep me on track during my non-fast days. K-Lo, you’ll get back to the screaming weight before too long.

Audrey, it’s been snowing here, too. It’s a horrible spring. Poor flowers are buried under the snow. I’ve had my winter coat put away then taken out again. I’ve had my spring coat out then put away again. My mittens and boots are waiting by the back door instead of being stored in the closet like they’re supposed to be! But the grass, where it’s not covered, is a beautiful bright spring green! So there’s hope. 🌷❄🌹❄🌷❄🌹❄🌷

Have a great day everyone! I’m off to another substituting job!

Patty

Patty glad you are ok… Mum sends her best to you…

Cinque mum says best you come here there is more room here… hehe you too of course Patty ….

Would you believe the belt on the carpet cleaner broke so I have to go town and get one and I managed to fit it too…. girl power haha…

Yesterday went for a walk on the moors. It’s years since I did it they say muscles have memories but mine can’t remember the hills… I did a walk I used to do with my dad do it was quite emotional. ..

We have been shopping this morning and now this afternoon I have to ‘re clean the carpet again….

Have a good day everybody

Audrey

Thank you Patty. Managed to walk up the hill this morning with the dog. Hard going but I did it. Had a very busy day at work today doing something for a difficult partner. Not something I usually do but the stress was who I was doing it for. This idea of working well past 60 is pants as far as I am concerned! I would have only had a month to go back in the good old days but now have another six years to wait for my pension.
Haven’t had a complete fast day today but better than normal.
I was reading that many foods contain compounds etc that are the same as being on ecstasy for instance. Chocolate being one. No wonder we are addicted.
Going for a swim now. It’s not a very energetic swim but keeps me supple.
Dog has just spotted a dog and is dying to be let out.
Good fasting everyone.
Topsy

Morning all

I am off home later ready for a good rest mum has kept me very busy….

Weigh in tomorrow not sure how it will go have not been exactly good but have been busy will let you know….

Have a great day everybody

Audrey

Hi. I’m 61 yr’s and on HRT. I felt the weight creep on after the menopause. Been doing the fast diet for several months now and have lost 30 lbs but it has been up and down. Some weeks 1 or 2 lbs then nothing for a couple of weeks. I’ve actually gained some weeks to my horror. I’ve kept it up and the weight has mostly dropped off my waist area and a little off my over generous hips. There is no doubt its harder in our position but do feel better than I did so its working for me. Keep it up, its worth it.

Coldpizza, congrats on my weight or 30 years of marriage??? LOL!

I still have 6 pounds to go to my end goal of 118 (5′ 1″) but I started at 130, so it hasn’t been that long a trip. I will stick around for maintenance…when I get there.

I have been following 5:2, and definitely 500-600 on FD. On non Fast days, I do not count calories, but I am cautious and find myself a lot less hungry anyway.

Then we both chose exceedingly well. 🙂

Good morning

Another 1lb gone never to return…..

I am now just 15 lbs to my target of a healthy BMI …

I will have gone then from obese to healthy….I have already lost 23 lbs this includes the weight I ‘re gained last year….never doing that again….

I know when I get to my target I will still need to lose more but just to be in the healthy range will be something else won’t it….

I am back into my smaller clothes again now too….

Have a great day everybody great to see we are all doing well… if anyone wants to pop in lots of support and advice here for us ladies of a certain age….

Audrey

Hi manoceres welcome back

Sounds like you are at the same place I was…. don’t panic, go back to day 1….stop looking back at what you have put back on… log your weight today and simply start again…. honestly it works…

I got soo upset by what I had regained but once I let it go and restarted with this way of life again the weight loss started…

I am sure you will manage to lose your weight by your 60th birthday… I like to say I was fit at 40, fat at 50 but I am going to be slim at 60 which gor me is next year…

Good luck, keep checking in we will give you support and encouragement. …

Audrey

You’re welcome manoceres I couldn’t have done this without the support of my 52 friends….,

Shout out if you need us, keep in touch good or bad it’s always better to share….

Audrey

Audrey! Only 15 pounds away is so close! And the shift from obese to healthy is really the incredible feat! You are very inspiring to those of us here who are at the beginning of our journeys – thank you!

Manoceres – welcome back! And I don’t think there is any room for stupid in those 4 kgs, I make up that they came back on as a nudge to get you back on 5:2 and back on track – I love the image of your dog trying to figure out the trampoline 😀 LoL!

Anaide – – I like that you Brazilians are experts in hugs! And yes, when I was studying about weight loss programs and psychology – one of the instructors said, “Imagine that all over the world every morning, MILLIONS of women are letting a little metal box on their bathroom floors dictate whether or not they are going to have a good day.” THAT is crazy! – and I agree with that, it’s crazy. {… Eu gosto que você são especialistas em abraços! E sim, quando eu estava estudando sobre os programas de perda de peso e psicologia – um dos instrutores disse: “Imagine que todo o mundo todos os dias, milhões de mulheres estão deixando uma caixa de metal pouco sobre seus pisos de banheiro ditar ou não eles vão para ter um bom dia. ” Isso é louco! – E eu concordo com isso, é uma loucura…. } I love the portuguese, so pretty!

I should have listened to my own advice and not weighed this morning but I did, and I am more than a pound up from last week… Blah… I’m not letting it geting down, but I am taking great care today (a non-fast day) and will tomorrow (a fast day). I’m hoping for a good number on Saturday morning!

Cheers all, Rachel

Hello All 🙃

Back from our week away in the caravan and I see lots of news to read back on. 😀

No weight loss to report but joy of joy no weight gain either 👍

I was a pig but enjoyed every minute, I had fish and chips not once but twice 👀 , no cakes or biscuits passed my lips but I did indulge my weakness for pies and pasties. I kept to my fast on Monday and yesterday and as breakfast is a meal I am happy to go without I only ate two meals a day. I made Tuesday a low calorie day but that was easy as I had a two egg ham and tomatoe omelet with salad for lunch and always find that omlets fill me up so much I can’t finish the whole meal I then was so full I only had a bowl of soup in the evening asi was still not really hungry.

Shirley

Good morning. It’s been a very busy few days. And quite stressful. My daughter’s family is getting ready for a move and we’ve been helping them with packing and taking care of the dogs when they have prospective buyers come look at their house. Lots of lookers but no buyers yet. It’s been hard keeping up with good eating and exercising daily with all the stress and running back and forth. And I’m substituting in the schools just about every day. On top of that I haven’t been sleeping well. Yesterday and today I woke up at 2:30ish and can’t get back to sleep. Just when things were going so well…..

I keep forgetting to ask the presenters in my nutrition class their thoughts on intermittent fasting. Next Tuesday is our last class. We’re each bringing in a nutritious dish to share. I’m trying to decide what to bring. Being that the presenters are vegetarians I plan on fixing a meatless dish, even though they said we didn’t have to do that. I have a recipe for a roasted brusselsprout/butternut squash dish that I love but since the squash isn’t in season I’m not sure that those in the supermarket will be tasty. Any suggestions? Something quick and easy since I’ll be working that morning and will prepare the dish at my sister’s afterwards.

Yesterday was Caroline’s 8th birthday and I made red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing, which she requested. I wasn’t going to have one but of course I did. Must say they’re pretty good. It was a lovely party. She and her friends had a great time playing together even though there’s a hint of sadness about the big move coming up. It’s a great little neighborhood with kids freely running house to house playing, riding bikes, skating. Their new house has no near neighbors. That’s going to be a tough adjustment. But it has a tree fort and a chicken coop. The girls are looking forward to playing pirates and raising chickens. 🐔 🐔 🐣 🐥

Today’s a fast day for me. I’m determined to get back in the swing of things. Anther day of substituting so I’ll be busy. Have a good day everyone.

Patty

Cinque, is the pulse recipe thread under the banner of active topics? I’ve looked for it but can’t find it. Is it actually called the pulse recipe thread? If not, I did find a recipe thread that looks promising.

Sorry to hear that you didn’t have been slipping a little bit. I had a good fast day but I also had a bit too much fruit. I managed to stay under 500 calories for the day though. The fast day was successful because I worked then took care of Caroline and Sylvie after school. There’s not much time for eating with a day like that. The girls had piano lessons but Sylvie was feverish so she missed. My sister planned on having us over for supper but only took Caroline since Sylvie was sick. That was good for me. I took her home and cuddled with her til her daddy came home and took over. If we’d gone for supper I’m sure I’d have broken my fast. And am disappointed to say that I now have a low grade fever. I must have caught what Sylvie has. But I’m going to bed early and am sure I’ll be well by morning. We have a huge weekend coming up and I can’t afford to be sick for any of it.

Have a great weekend all.

Patty.

Morning All

Hope you feel better soon Patty 💐

Hi cinque hope you got the paperwork sorted and your shopping trip was a successful one. 🛍

Weight in day for me today and I’ve lost two pounds, I now only have 9 more to go till I reach my goal weight.😀 my waist still needs to shrink another 2 inches before it’s less than my height hopefully that will happen soon.

Shirley

Hello all! We had a hectic weekend. Lots of sickness but everyone’s on the mend. Sylvie had been sick on Thursday. On Saturday Caroline was sick. Her fever was up to 103. She had a very special day on Sunday to get ready for, her first Communion at church. She made it through all right but on the way home we had to stop because she was sick. When we got home she went right to bed, despite having a house full of guests and a party going on. She woke up, opened gifts, went back to bed. Poor thing. When she woke up again, early evening, she felt better. But then Sylvie got sick again. Today I didn’t feel all that great but I substituted in a Kindergarten classroom and I fasted all day. I think the fasting was my saving grace.

We’ve had gorgeous weather lately and I’ve been starting to get busy in the yard. It feels so good to be out there working. We still have frosty mornings but it’s usually warm enough to go out without a jacket in the afternoons. I love it!

Cinque, thanks for the link to the beans and lentil recipes. I’ll give them a try. Also looked up information on your ANZAC day. Some history I had never heard about. Very interesting.

Have a great week everyone. Hope all of you have successful fast days and very happy days all around!

Patty

Morning all

I am still here, just very busy….

Doing alternate day fasting for 6 weeks am on week 2 to aid my weight loss.

I have now only 15 lbs left to get to a healthy bmi!

Good luck everyone

Audrey

Hi I am peri- menopausal also and am on week 5. I have been disappointed up to this last week but have noticed that my stomach is flatter now and am feeling better in myself. Think the last week was trying as it was the end of the month and I felt yuk. I think just keep going and see if you feel better I really did not eat much each day before I started this change I should of been like a sz 8 as I ate like a sparrow so I have no problem doing the two fasting days. My problem was getting to eat more on the 5 days on. I nearly gave up last week but glad I choose to stick it out. Think sometimes it helps just to put how you feel down as someone will respond and help you with encouragement. Jane 🙂