Hi Speckles.
The holiday was challenging. Got back early hours this morning. Problem with the plane and had to wait for another plane to be flown in so was very tiring.
Spending a week at close quarters with my other half is always difficult and I drunk way to much. I have gained 8 pounds as a result but will get back on track. On the plus side the 2 large bags of M&M’s he packed came back home in the suitcase. So that’s a positive. Yay me.
Hope all you other ladies are doing ok.

Caspersmum, those M&ms are like traveling garden gnomes!

No need to apologise Lisa. I don’t blame you for having a rant! This forum is support for everything, not just 5:2, as we all understand that stressful, rant inducing situations are often a trigger for wanting to eat. Rant away!! Hope it all gets sorted.

I do feel good not to have eaten the M&M’s. My husband did ask if Id eaten them but I replied with gusto Nooo, their in the suitcase. Enjoyed that moment. He’s away for the next week with his friends so it will be a whole week of peace, ahhhhh.

That’s the spirit Caspersmum – get back in the saddle!! You will shift them soon enough!!!

It’s Friday weigh day for me today and I’ve shifted 0.75 of a pound!! There would have been a time I would have been greatly disappointed, however, 0.75 of a pound is 1 and a half packs of butter gone from my body! I would have been more disappointed to find that I had put on 0.75 so I’ll take that loss and be happy with it!!!!

Poor hubby has stayed the same again this week. I’m not sure what is happening with him. He’s not cheating I know he’s not and he’s doing everything he can. He’s cut down on his non-fast days, he’s exercising everyday with half an hour on the bike in the morning and another shorter session the evening after work. he’s also lifting weights, quite heavy ones too. Only for about 15 minutes a day so I’m wondering if he’s building muscle? I can see his T-shirts are becoming looser on him and in fact two people commented last week that he looked like he’d lost weight but it’s frustrating for him not to see it on the scale. I know the scale is the devil but I wish he could see a downward trend. Sometimes I think I’m more disappointed than he is. He weighed himself this morning, saw he was the same, was a little disappointed but got right on the bike and carried on. He’s a trouper If it were me I’d be so tempted to give up. Maybe I should look at what we are eating and try and change things subtly, more veg, less carbs maybe. Oh well onwards and (hopefully) downwards!!

Have a lovely Friday and weekend all!!

Well done, SB.

I promised myself I wouldn’t record my weight until I saw a new low after a couple of weeks bouncing around the same couple of kilos. So this morning I was delighted to see I was 1kg down on my previous lowest weight. Woo-hoo! That’s a total of 14 gone – or almost 2 stone 3 pounds.

That is fab news MmeM!!

OMG, I’m out of control. Husbands away so looked forward to a hassle free week and getting back on track but instead I just want to eat everything in sight. Cant believe what I ate yesterday. Its been eating for the sake of eating. Not been this bad for a long time. I was hoping admitting this on this forum will make me feel guilty but I don’t. How bad am I. Going to get out of the house and get some fresh air.

Thank you NorthernGal.
Went a bit haywire. Cant quite understand why. I’ve got some peace and quiet for a change and normally its triggered by a situation at home but I’m on my own this week. Something feels wrong as I’m not sleeping well and feel very strange. Maybe I’m sickening for something. Will keep myself busy and go out lots and hopefully get back on track.
Well done on your weight loss. I would love to be 13st 6lbs. Maybe one day.

Yes Austrian I do feel my life is very unsettled. Its been going on for years but you carry on because of your family. The problem now is I don’t accept my husbands behaviour and so there’s friction between us all the time. I know I have to do something and I’m losing weight to boost my self esteem which is all part of it.
It just seems to be 2 steps forward and 3 steps back at the moment. I’m cooking for the family tomorrow then Ill get back on track.
I may be joining a theatre group making props and costumes soon. I’m told I have a particular talent making things. I do love arts and crafts and used to volunteer at our local school but I had a problem with my other half as he doesn’t believe in doing something for nothing. I do miss it.
Sorry for the doom and gloom, its just been a bad couple of days.

Thank you Chubster. I am trying to change things.

Just read your post again and that your husband doesn’t believe in doing something for nothing. No wonder you struggle to be with him. Giving something without expecting anything in return is one of life’s joys and is a gift in itself.
I really hope your situation can be resolved soon. You’ve already shown that you have strength and I’m sure you have the strength to do whatever needs to be done for YOU.

Really pleased you’re feeling better this morning caspersmum. And yes, you’re absolutely right about life being too short to be unhappy. And about people not changing (ie your husband). Unless of course they really want to, which doesn’t seem to be the case.
I’m born and bred Blackpool. I moved away when I was 18 and travelled and lived all over, then returned to Blackpool in 2008. Not by choice in the slightest but life has a funny way of turning up trumps when you least expect it and after having my son in 2013 I’m now delighted to be in Blackpool as my mum is just up the road and it’s great to see her whenever I want.
SB and MmeM are also from the Manchester area!! In fact I reckon that if we digged deep enough SB and I would know somebody in common. It’s a small world…

Hi caspersmum! Hope you’re feeling better today. We all have bad days, don’t worry about. We actually sent out for pizza last night to eat while we watched the Eurovision Song Contest.

I am indeed from the Manchester area, but south of you. Closer to Stockport. I live and work in London now though.

Caspersmum, I am so glad you are feel better this morning and you have received a lot of wise advice from the girls. Also how lovely to have that connection to NGal, MMe and SkyB and living in the same vicinity.
I know it isn’t down the road but in Australia we have such vast distances (my dad is 8hrs drive away) but still in the same state.) that Manchester – Blackpool are practically neighbours to us.

Isn’t Blackpool where Rick Stein had his first restaurant?

I also agree that volunteering for the play will do you no end of good and you will meet some wonderful people as well. If you haven’t seen Rock of Ages, you may be able to get it out on DVD and get a heads up for costume/ design etc.

LA so nice to see you back, we missed you!

I’ve not had the best of weekends with a rare social weekend and a bit too much eating at same. Went to a concert last night with my friend with the alcohol problem. She bought a bottle of wine ( I rarely drink at all) but I helped her drink it so she couldn’t have it. I am trying to work out if that was stupid on my part as it didn’t benefit me at all or if it was worthwhile by saving myself from watching her drink it all and worrying about her.

Maybe I will avoid that scenario in future.

Austrian, thanks for your reply about the vibration machine. I have decided to buy one but the prices are all over the place so just need to nut out who is selling and who will refund if it doesn’t suit me. The thing that concerns me is that I have rods all up my spine and I don’t want them to wobble out of alignment. ( I can see a cartoon character here)

Mme, how lovely to bet a new outfit! You must be very proud and happy. Well done

Fitandfab, we haven’t heard from you for a while or DPM. I hope you are both just lurking.

Have a good week everyone and I really love the idea about putting the M+Ms in a confidence jar. Sort of I CAN DO IT!

“I release all excess fat cells and any emotional baggage that is attached to them that no longer serve me. I am safe being slim.”

Hi everyone!

Things have been a little..hard..recently so haven’t had much time to myself.

Luckily my LO has gone to bed early and I can try and catch up!

I am still in 5:2, last weigh in I had lost a total of 20 pounds 😀 Not bad for 6 weeks work. I can definitely see a difference in my before and after shot. Not sure how I can upload to here to show you.

Next goal is to lose another 8 to bring it to 2 stone for a wedding I have in just over 3 weeks. Slim chance but going to keep trying. Hope you are all okay x

Good morning all. Time to put the blips behind us. Seem to have lost the binging urge which is great. Feel so different today. FD today so back on track.

NG- Amazing. 4 1/2 pounds is really good. You must be very focused.

NSMN- 20lbs in 6 weeks is absolutely amazing. You must feel really pleased.

Skyblue69- My daughter studied medicine in Leicester so lived there for several years. She enjoyed living there there.

Thank you all for your support it really helped.

Caspersmum that’s the spirit shove the blip to the back!! So glad you feel different and a lot better today!!

Lisa really glad you made it to the weekend away – sounds like you had a fabulous time!! Mmm love a BBQ! Yeah so what – we both stuffed our faces this weekend but we can get right back on it now!

Onwards and downwards!!

SB

Good Afternoon (evening/night) Ladies! Thanks Everyone. I can honestly say that I’m not being particularly disciplined. After my pig out last week, I’m definitely being more mindful about what I put in my mouth, but not overly so. I started taking apple cider vinegar for my rosacea (along with a host of other things). Nor sure it’s done much for my skin, but I’m certain that’s what’s stopped my terrible acid and who knows, maybe there’s a reason there’s an apple cider vinegar diet and it’s helping my weight loss?

Glad that you’re feeling so positive today caspersmum, that’s fab! Yes, we are very close. Interesting that you used to visit Fleetwood. It actually has a pretty bad reputation but it is has retained its original seafront without any awful monstrosities being built, so I really like it. I’m in Bispham, so Fleetwood is only 15 min drive away. If you ever fancy a visit to Blackpool/Fleetwood do let me know and we could meet up. Freddie sounds gorgeous and I’d love to meet him. He could meet my little fella and we could ooh and aah over them! Did you enjoy India? I worked there for 18 months and it felt like going home. I LOVE everything about it – the vibrancy, the sounds and colours, the smells (even the bad ones!) and the people are wonderful.

SB I LOVE your attitude. I too thought “so What” after my huge blip last week, because I also enjoyed it!! You are much braver than me with your calorie counting though. If I go past 2000, I just decide that I don’t need to know! As you say, you can just get back in the saddle and who knows, the scales may surprise you.

Speckles, 1.1 kg is fab!! Well done!! How generous to give them to a skinny person, hehe! I wish Rick Stein’s restaurant was in Blackpool. Blackpool wasn’t really known outside the UK for anything until last year when Tim Burton made a film here with Samuel L Jackson and although it’s not been released yet, the Tweets that went out seem to have put Blackpool a but more on the international map and it’s wonderful to hear lots of foreign visitors in Blackpool now as well. Rods up your spine sounds painful Speckles….I’m really looking forward to hearing how the vibration machine goes. I read your post quickly and misread what you wrote first time around!!

Well done NSMN!

Wow SB, that’s great with the number of steps!!! I’m sure it will make a difference. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you for your weigh in on Friday. Have a good fast day!

Good morning all. The weight loss of some of you gals is impressive. You all must be so focused. I however, started my fast day feeling very positive but it was down hill for the rest of the day. Trying again today.

Northern Gal- We know Bispham, my husband has family from there. I remember visiting an auntie of his years ago. There could still be some but I don’t know who they are. Im not a fan of Fleetwood but my in-laws loved it so we spent most Sundays there.

Skyblue69- That’s an impressive number of steps. I need to get back on my treadmill but I have a damaged knee and my patella is rubbing on the bottom of my femur. It means I cant walk very far as the pain gets awful. I’m also going to physio for a rotator cuff tear. I did it catching a falling box, very painful and restricting. Hopefully the shoulder will mend but the knee requires a replacement. Its so frustrating when I have so many things I need to do. My garden is a jungle.

Speckles- Your weight loss is very impressive, well done.
My second favourite place is also Canada. I could also live over there. Its a shame about the passport. I wish the authorities applied that to some others. Not to keen on India really. It has some impressive sights but we had a private tour and guide and wasn’t impressed with our guides view of the cast system or women. We are thinking of visiting Australia again in the near future but I have to build up the the flight, its a killer.

Well done all you ladies. Keep up the good work.

Skyblue69 – It is a small world. maybe we could be distant relatives, you never know.

My shoulder I injured catching a box that fell off a shelf and Physio says it should improve eventually but will take a while. The the knee is a problem and has been for a while. I started having problems 10 yrs ago after our Great Dane ran into my knee. Its never been the same since. I’m now told that my patella is out of line and has rubbed on my Femur causing lots of problems. As for the swimming, I would love to but I’m afraid I cant face putting on a swim suit with my body. I’m very pear shaped and I look ridiculous. I do admire big people who go swimming regardless of their weight but I cant do it. I just feel panic at the thought of it. I’m the same when I have to fly, I just get so terrified at the thought the seat belt wont fasten. My husband constantly wants to go on holidays, always abroad so its a regular thing. I hate it.

I understand everything your saying Skyblue but I’ve had body issues since I was a teenager even though I was curvy but a normal size. If I could go back and tell my young self about how I’ve become I think I would have been different now. Its a terrible thing to admit but I never went swimming with my children. How bad am I.

I’m on a fast day again having failed yesterday. Just cant get back into my stride.

Oh Girls, I am so sad for you that you are denying yourself the pleasure of being in the water. Even at my worst (256 lbs. I was going to the pool most days in summer. I am fortunate enough that my mum who lives nearby has a pool that I can exercise in but it is only good for 3 months of the year so I go to the local pool for the rest of the year.

And you know what- if someone doesn’t like the way I look then it is THEIR problem not mine- I think, at least I am there doing something to help myself instead of letting THEIR judgement stop me from enjoying myself and being able to exercise freely.

There are company’s that make good strong swimsuits that hold you in more so I don’t wobble so much and these costumes usually last a lot longer in the heated pools. Caspermum, it would be SO good for your knee and I know there are a lot of older people -all shapes and sizes that also go to the pool to do specific exercises both pre and post op. Maybe there is a rehabilitation centre near you which has a pool. Something to ponder on, but don’t let other peoples judgement – or what we perceive as judgement stop you from healing yourself.

Skyblue, it is no wonder you have body issues with that sort of treatment/ expectation as a child! Can you visualise? and can I suggest that if you can, then to find a quiet place and visualise that child standing in front of you and let her know that she is perfect just the way she is and you wouldn’t want her any other way. If you can open your heart and feel yourself sending her love and connecting with that little girl, it may help to release those stored up memories and emotions. Just be gentle with yourself.

Caspermum YOU DID NOT FAIL! Maybe doing a full FD is not the best way for you. There are so many different options here and I find for myself that I just don’t eat till dinner time and 2 days I keep that under 500cals and the other days I have what I want for dinner though I try to keep off the carbs as they make me hungry. I have noticed in the last few weeks that I cant eat nearly as much as I previously did and a “normal size” dinner, while I can eat it, will give me a big tummy ache later as I am too full.
Anyway food for thought. I know LA does a version of the 5/2 which I think she doesn’t eat till 2pm and has a window of time to eat in. (she can give you accurate details).

Cheers
“I release all excess fat cells and any emotional baggage that is attached to them that no longer serve me. I am safe being slim.