Day 17, FD, Aus

I think it’s exciting to be planning a new home at this age, @songbirdme. You will take a life time of experience to ensure you build exactly the right place for you. Good luck with all the decisions you will be asked to make!

I’ve also started playing Connections on the NYT site (in addition to Wordle). It’s another word game for those who like that kind of thing. I didn’t know there was Wordle evaluator feedback!! Thanks for the tip @Exelsior12309

Planks, yes, @jaifaim, need to add those back into my daily routine!

You’re on the right path now @northgeorgia, keep it up!

Oh, Maui!! So sad to hear of your loss but love that you are looking at the positives and wonderful memories you had with your DH. We will see you back in August and will be thinking of you until you’re back.

Dear @maui I am so very sorry to wake up to your sad news. 🥲. I dont quite know what to say right now but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. To have had 56 years together is just beautiful but you will miss him terribly. I am so glad he passed peacefully and slipped away when the time was right for him – that must bring you so much peace. Thank you for letting us know and we are here whenever you need an ear or a virtual shoulder to lean on.
💕💕

Day 17 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

So sorry @maui to hear of your DH passing but what wonderful words and thoughts you have written about your 56 years together. My condolences to you and your family. Xxxx

For me, I reached a good weight Saturday morning, 3lbs under last week, but then went to the All Irekand semi final, (my team won), corporate affair so food and drink, and woke up yesterday with all the signs of food poisoning. So yesterday was a fast until some potatoes and chicken at tea time. (White food only thing I could stomach).

Staying on white food until this clears up, the nausea and upper part of body is ok now, so just got to ride this out and hope things back to normal. Tons of water. Weight went up though, so booooo

Until tomorrow.

Day 17 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 219 lbs. Next FD will be Wednesday.

Day 17 UK FD 182lb

Coming back in after 3 months AWOL, starting again today.

In the last 3 months I had the ongoing issues with grievance process, 5 days in Dublin, 10 days in bed with covid, turned 60, had two post-covid health hiccups (emergency ambulance to A&E with sky high BP blip and a full-on asthma attack) and 6 days in York with full-on conference. In all of that I put on 10lbs so am starting back feeling puffy but determined with a back to basics FD today.

Weight gain is simply eating too much of the wrong things, treats becoming habits, using sugar as fuel to get through long days and moving a lot less with post-covid exhaustion. But I can start where I am by cutting out sugar and late evening snacking, drinking lots more water and eating more healthily snacking. I’ve done this before and know it works. My goal is to lose 40lbs in the next 12 months.

I’ve read through posts for the last few days to get me back in the loop a little. I’m really glad to be back here with you and commit to daily posting even if it’s just a quick check in for accountability. I have a week off this week to rest and recover from last week’s conference and will spend a couple of half-days catching up with project work, getting early nights, pottering in the garden, enjoying cooking from scratch and gently restarting some exercise, beginning with adapted yoga

@merryapple thank you for hosting Jingle Jangle July

@maui I’m so sorry for your loss of your dear beloved husband. You and your family are in my prayers x

Pocket List – Day 17 🍋
@merry🍎
@penz
@jaifaim
@michelinme

Day 18, NFD, Aus

PFDS. Every successful FD makes me feel more in control. Success begets success.

Welcome back @michelinme, you know this works!

Urgh, hope you’ve made a full recovery @daffodil2010.

Day 18 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

I am on the mend, no pains anymore in tum, still not all there so keeping the diet very plain. I rarely have this any,ore, but oh the joy of tea and toast 😄

Yes @jaifaim it’s a pity about the food poisoning, and strange too as DH was grand. There must have been something dodgy in one of the buffet foods that I got! It was a great match, and we now look forward to the final 👍
Welcome back @michelinme, I was literally just thinking of you this morning so it’s good to see you back on. Albeit you have had a tough time of it indeed.

Mad things going on in work. People going on sabbaticals, it’s holiday time so loads out on leave, and they go and dismiss one of my teammates who we all thought was doing great!! So on Friday, there are going to be just two of us doing the work of six !! Nuts!! I have absolutely NO desire to get back into management, but sheesh, the management team I have now need serious heads knocked together for their chaotic planning and management. 😳

Enough already. Have a great Tuesday. I hope to back to FD keto from tomorrow xxx

Day 18 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 223 lbs. Just goes to show that that one fast food meal at lunch and eating too many desserts at night plays havoc! Got a big homestyle meal catered in for our event today at lunch, so must behave better tonight. I will make tomorrow a FD for sure.

@maui I am sorry to hear about your loss. Be kind to yourself and give yourself grace during this very difficult time. I lost my father at the end of February and I still find myself breaking down with the memories at every corner.

Day 18 UK CD

Yesterday came in at 730 calories but I’ll happily take that! Today feeling a gentle content rather than PFDS, glimmerings of motivation, sniffing a seachange of more control and a healthier WOL. Funny how these things seem to come together – better sleep, drinking more, intention becoming action…

I downloaded MFP and added every bite of yesterday’s food.Fascinating to see the breakdown of carb/protein/fibre/some vitamins – 50% of a day’s protein, 130% of day’s fibre, 30% of a day’s carbs, lots of vitamin A&C in my OMAD (quorn pieces, panfried corn, tenderstem broccoli and green beans, butternut squash mashed with vegan butter and garlic, fresh peach, strawberries, apricot, apple, salted almonds).

It’s my first time with MFP but I know it can help me to have a new something to keep me on the straight and narrow. I’m on the free version and interested to know how to make the most of it. Any tips?

Thank you for warm welcomes @merryapple @penz @jaifaim @daffodil2010. I’ve really missed being here but was miles away in every sense, so self-care and this forum disappeared. In early May my mental health was pretty poor with the stress of grievance, then rush to get ready for Dublin – and realised I had very few clothes that fitted bc weight gain. I foolishly went without a back up dress to wear to my friend’s big birthday bash then spent two half days dragging myself – and my DD! – around shops to try to find something. I bought a lovely linen dress in a style that doesn’t really work for me but hopefully will be able to sell it online.

I caught covid on the last day/way home so lost another two weeks then health hiccups, low key birthday then rush to be ready for conference – where I ate my way through again. And have been so far from grounded or in touch with my body or mind, so this is my week to rest, refocus on self-care – and rejoin this lovely group. It’s always hard to restart but joining in is the first step to somewhere better, with lovely company along the way.

@merryapple delighted to buddy with you on the way down

@daffodil2010 sorry you’ve been sick – and work sounds like a mare! Hope the week gets better and the workload isn’t too awful

@jaifaim so proud of you to have reached goal and stayed in the zone!You’ve got this, around all the ups and downs. I hope your health has settled down again

@northgeorgia you are brilliant at working out your patterns and using data to work out how to change what’s not working. Good luck with this next chapter

Day18/almost 19 NFD country west Australia
Lots and lots happening here – too much to tell. It sounds as though everyone has also been very very busy.
@maui, sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved DH. Have been thinking of you and your family over the past few months. 🙏💐
Good to see so many folk back on the wagon. This includes me.
Onward and downward and as @merry said, a good push towards the end of July.

Day 19 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

Weather for ducks here, cold wet & windy, while seemingly most of the planet is baking?! @penz – minus 4?! Here it’s currently 11 C (feels like 7) at 9 am & the thought of getting in the shower is torture 🥶️

@excelsior12309 – I got Wordle in 5 yesterday, & I currently have a whopping 4 day streak 😅 A weekend word tripped me up – CRONE, I think it was? My last attempt was CROME ☹️

@stitchincarol – I’m not surprised your son knows of Wham!. Where would we be without the music of the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s? I listen to local radio every morning, & I like some contemporary music. But most of it is almost instantly forgettable, & I doubt anyone will be listening to it in a few decades. Enjoy your trip! 🚙

@merryapple – an extra FD – I think that’s just what I need. I used to do 4:3 regularly, & that’s something I’ll consider if the scales reflect my recklessness on Friday. I didn’t really indulge in a EFS though; more of a prolonged snack-attack 😂

Happy Hump Day y’all! 🐫

Day 19 – Ireland – CD🚫 🚶‍♂️ ✅

Hi all! It’s great to see so many people posting these days! I had a good FD yesterday and am hoping it will stand me in good stead for Friday’s weigh in.

Thanks @michelinme!!! I did get to goal a while back but bobbed up again.. so trying to get back there this week or next… I’m very close.

@merryapple thank you! It was a long day yesterday but it made for a good FD! I resisted all of the food at the funeral gathering ✔️

Omg @excelsior12309 I thought we had problems in Ireland with mice etc… dealing with cheeky Raccoons puts it all in perspective!

@metatauta I don’t understand the hunger pattern either but I do get distracted when I’m trying to keep track… so that doesn’t help with working it out. 🤣

@lilymartin I hope all is ok over there – it sounds like you are having very busy times there….

@stitchincarol happy travels and see you when you are back!

@daffodil2010 I have a busy outdoorsy weekend ahead and am ignoring the forecast 🤣 . You just never know how it will turn out 👍👍 sounds like it’s the same in SA @funshipfreddie ☔️☀️

No word from @linda_b in a very long time @penz…. I do hope she is well and happy.

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 19 UK CD

Yesterday’s CD came in at 1300 calories.That’s not a standard CD but was a huge amount of control for me – although recent NFDs have been uncounted I know I’ve eaten a lot more! MFP is very helpful in keeping me mindful of every bite.

Today is a rest day and I’m aware I’m very tired but thinking of going out this afternoon. I have a new wheelchair power add-on to try, thanks to wonderful friends who fundraised for me over the last year. It’s designed for cross country but works on city streets and will help me get around the train strikes that start tomorrow.

I’ve restarted fortnightly fruit & veg box of ‘Odd’ produce ie surplus to requirements or the wrong shape/size for supermarkets. It’s not all the fresh supplies I need but can be the basis of my from scratch cooking, delivered to home and generally a lot cheaper than elsewhere. My highlights this time are butternut squash, rhubarb and gooseberries – I feel a compote coming on! I’m fine on OMAD if I have my fruit puddings 🙂 Also a butternut squash and sweet potato curry to use up all the leftover veg from last week.

@excelsior12309 ‘puffy but determined’ is a solid start! And you seem to be making really steady progress. Thanks for your raccoon etc story 😀

@stitchincarol Thank You! it’s very good to be back – and now I’m here I can’t work out why I let Life distract me. It just feels so much better to be focused/working on getting healthier. I hope you have a wonderful time away, despite the temptations/restrictions, and look forward to chatting when you’re back

@lilymartin i too hope your ‘lots happening’ is good rather than hard

@penz thank you. Strange how focus feels better than freefall 🙂

@metatauta sounds as tho you’re making excellent progress – well done!

@merryapple hosting is wonderful for accountability 🙂

@funshipfreddie I also wordle – tho lost my previous high when laptop died a couple of weeks ago. Currently at a shaky 24 days but hit today in a miraculously lucky 2 – my first in a long time!

@daffodil2010 work sounds really challenging; hope something changes v soon. Orlagh House is just lovely old-fashioned but cosy grandeur – huge fireplaces, beautiful ballroom, amazing views. Well worth a visit if you ever get a chance 🙂

@jaifaim i missed you’d had a bereavement – sorry for your loss x

Time to make a plan for going out – or staying home to rest….

It’s never too late to make a new beginning

Day 20, FD, Aus

I don’t want it to be a FD, so will really be relying on my won’t power today!! How many calories in a ham and cheese toastie??

I didn’t know wallabies were rampant in NZ, @merryapple; not good! (And yes they are good eating.) I was in NZ years ago and you have the most wonderful possum fur clothing so glad they are being put to good use.

Thinking of you today @northgeorgia. We can both do a FD today!

Day 19 USA/Hawaii
Thanks for all the kind words from everyone.
DH is finally laid to rest in a beautiful setting located upcountry on Maui. He was honored with beautiful lei and flowers … DS54 and DS52spoke and gave their dad a loving tribute. It was just family and a few of our caregiving team… DH was such a quiet and low key guy. I think he would approve.💕🌺

Day 20 – Ireland – FD 🚫 🚶‍♂️ ✅

Hi all!
There I was working away yesterday when Up popped my dictionary word of the day:
“Gourmand – a person who is fond of good eating “
It’s a word I use often but there are a few gourmands here I think 🤣

Maybe there should be a word for a person who is fond of eating but just a little 🤩 – maybe “gourmandette” 🤣🤣

Anyway…. I’m focused! I am on the way down and not too far off goal…. Will see tomorrow morning.

@maui I was thinking of you yesterday and the Hawaiian farewell sounds just perfect and beautiful. Sending you strength now for the days to come 💕

@merryapple I am so very sorry to hear that horrific news from NZ here! I have not seen any news media this morning as I’ve been rushing – just so dreadful 😥

@penz we must reframe our thinking 🤣🤣 I DO want this to be a FD 🫢. We have some wallabies here too!! Would you believe! On one island where they were introduced by the owners….

Thanks @michelinme 💕 I really like the sound of your odd box and @merryapple’s wonky box!

@daffodil2010 I love Carlow! And if you’re heading down around Borris, St Mullins, etc I’m envious! A hidden gem 💕 it won’t matter if you have a little rain there… 🤩

I hope you had a lovely Mandela Day @funshipfreddie 🇿🇦

With you all for a FD today!

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Pocket list Day 20
@northgeorgia
@penz
@merry 🍎
@jaifaim

Day 20 – USA/GA – FD

Weigh-in: 224 lbs. So ready for this FD! I do have a long day today, so that’s perfect. Not happy with this number, but I haven’t had a FD since Monday, and the weight has pretty much remained at 223/224 since refeeding. Stabilization encourages me because it usually precedes either an overall increase or an overall decrease, and I’m still doing 5:2 and starting to be more careful of NFDs, so I think I should see some wooshes coming soon.

Pocket list Day 20
@northgeorgia
@penz
@merry 🍎
@jaifaim

Day 21, NFD, Aus

I am pleased to report my will power held fast yesterday and I had a good WFD. What did you end up doing @funshipfreddie? How did you go @northgeorgia?

Irish wallabies, @jaifaim?!?! The mind boggles!!

Thanks for updating us @maui – it sounds like you have a beautiful poignant send off for your DH and glad you were surrounded by love and family.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Day 20 – USA

@michelinme, welcome back!

Day 21 – Ireland – NFD 🚫 🚶‍♂️ ✅
156.5

@penz well done to you!!! 🌟 I had a good FD too! Had a little hope i would hit back on goal today or at least touching on it but still 1+ lb to go… I had a great week mojo wise but the body doesn’t always follow suit… next Friday is definitely a target. 🎯 yes wallabies in Ireland 🦘
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63039627

@funshipfreddie well how did you go yesterday? I hope your rebellious streak didn’t run away with you 🤣 you are doing so well generally and just having a minor blip.
The recipe looks yum @michelinme – I’ll give it a go! In MFP I don’t think you can have the stats display automatically for a FD as it believes you are not eating enough.. you can look at the Nutrition option at the bottom to see the statistics display though. Hope that helps?

@merryapple how awful!! I’m glad the football got to go ahead and you got to enjoy it! Poor Ireland 🇮🇪.. would have been nice to win the first match….

I’m running out to have a quick walk before work snd then a fun weekend of concerts and catch-ups

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 21 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

@penz – well done on the WFD! 💪 You’re on a roll 🎲

@jaifaim & @penz – my rebellious streak took me straight to Kaffeine – my local coffee shop, where I had poached eggs on avo & toast, & 3 (three!) cappuccinos! At least I didn’t have a dessert 🙄 It was well after noon by that time, so I guess I could have done a FD; but my head just wasn’t in the right place. But it is today. The sun is shining & we’re going to reach a more tolerable 18 C. No-one said it was going to be easy, right? Complacency is not an option. Not for more than 24 hours anyway 😅

@merryapple – according to my stats, I’ve solved Wordle in 2 attempts 8 times. Never in 1 either. I got it in 3 today. I always start with the same word – AROSE.

@daffodil2010 – happy travels! 🚙

Happy Fri-yay everyone 🍹

Pocket List – Day 21 🥑
@funshipfreddie

Day 21-No. VA, USA-FD 800

Well, my theory of weight loss due to hair cut did not pan out. I had a big glass of white wine last night and a large brownie after dinner and some cheese…etc. It is possible to gain over two pounds in one day. So theoretically one should be able to LOSE two pounds in one day. But it never seems to work that way. We shall see…

Pocket list:
@funshipfreddie
@excelsior12309 FD800

USA. FD

Another FD even though I seem to be holding around the same weight! 🙂

Hope everyone is having a great day. I haven’t read the posts yet because I can’t seem to be able to get into them. I will figure that soon!

Day 21 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 218 lbs. So, I guess it went well! But yesterday we had a major storm, possibly a tornado. A 40-year-old pecan tree toppled in my mom’s yard. Lots of huge limbs, trash, and buckets everywhere. Thankfully, no one was hurt and no damage to our homes or cars. Power went out at 6 pm last night and just came on at 5 am this morning. I decided to not work today and try to help clean up some. I got maybe 3 more hours of sleep before shuffling about.