Hello,
My calf is still sore! Thursday I could finally put my heel on the floor. My walking is slow and very short steps. I really don’t want to reinjury it.
Meanwhile I am not really hungry! Most of the time I am in bed or with the leg up. Reading, watching TV. I stopped with that Aleeve pill.
Dear Abby 🤣🤣🤣 I didn’t know she existed anywhere besides here 🤣🤣🤣
The weather looks weir. There’s another hurricane approaching Florida. Here’s it’s cloudy and foggy.
I switched to 2% milk about 4 months ago. I occasionally eat cheese, butter, nuts andolive oils as source of fat. My kefir is creamy as well but not as rich like you said Amazon.
Have a good weekend everyone 👍

@jojo58 , haha you are are funny jojo. 🙂

Hi,
Jo I didn’t hear anything about that accident here in the US. I am glad to hear you are okay and having lots of fun.
Please give more details about that sweet potato Thai curry. Is it spicy?
Happy we are thinking of you 🙏
I think yesterday I walked a little too much. Actually I am dragging myself around … not so good today.
I am bored 😡

Great news Jo, although, you’ll have to keep travelling over this way to see her.
We have flitted off for a birthday treat, so no breakfasts, but no real fasts again this week. We had dropped the lasy holiday excess already from some alternate day fasts and careful low carb eating.
P

Morning/Evening Fasters,

Since I blocked the entry points, the little furry beastie has gone. The French word for the animal is “LOIR” and the English translation is as Happy found “edible dormouse” (The Romans loved eating them, so I guess they only live in Southern Europe)
The lingering summer is causing premature autumn here. The ground is bone dry. We haven’t had to cut the grass since we arrived back 2 and a half months ago
The birds have been stripping the grape vine of all its grapes, presumably there is nothing wet for them.

Fasting now for 2 days after last weekend’s trip to green Normandy.
Wiwi

Love it! Individual responsibility seems to be a disappearing art – hence the current increase in our road death toll, for one. And never complain about speed cameras – your fine is a voluntary tax, thanks for your contribution 🙂 Now NZ schools (and Aussie ones) are going to be asked to teach life skills. Hey parents, where are you?

Hope it rains for you soon, Wi. We have plenty to share.

Afternoon all,

Another week has flown by!
I’ve been busy socially this week so only one FD so far, guess what I’ll be doing tomorrow……
Having said that I’ve stuck to my plan this week and avoided temptation.

I made AJ’s beetroot bourgignon yesterday which is very tasty and filling and the calorie count is low enough for it to be a FD dinner which is an excellent result 🙂

I’ve been to the gym this morning and am off to the cinema later. Now the weather is cooling and becoming less reliable there will be more indoor pursuits, and I find that the better films (IMO) tend to be released over the winter so usually find a film to see most weeks.

RT, thanks for the weekly giggle, I would imagine many a teacher occasionally feels that way in the modern world.

Have a good weekend everyone 😜

Hi Amazon yes the hot weather has really arrived down under 36 deg today I love it I have been doing some self experimentation this past week (sounds way more intriguing than it really is 😉 ) with the amount of fat i can have in a day to get me through a fast day that is mainly butter and coconut oil I have not bothered with MCT oil darn expensive over $26 AU for 500ml here with regards to continuing on with the extended fast i am borrowing some points from the “Beyond fat Phobia” concept i put up a few weeks back its really interesting stuff hope you are well and keep on keeping on keep shining bright like a diamond.
Peace RT

30 in Melbourne but cools to 18 tomorrow, 2 hot days in a row and I am wishing I had your pool Purple! And I assume your workplace is airconditioned RT, at least I hope it is!
Busy here with a one year old whose Mum had 4 wisdom teeth out under GA this morning. All those crusts and bits of stray toddler meals that are attracted to my magnetic mouth, not even attempting a fast today. Add in the jelly and custard that I made for DIL, not one of my better days. But tomorrow we fast!!

18 ain’t cool, Nama. 14 with wind chill today. Fortunately it’s going to warm up later in the week, but this only reinforces my desperate need to move further north. Roll on retirement.

Yes Purple the last 3 days all over 33+ deg and last night was the hottest night in SA for October in 30 years Nama no issues with the heat the workplace boning room must always be under 10deg to process beef 😯
Peace RT

Morning/evening all,

It’s been unseasonally warm here due to the tail end of hurricane Ophelia bit it’s settles into more autumnal weather today. It’s cool and wet and I’m hoping it dires up by the time I go out to meet the “girls” for lunch.

I don’t mind the cold weather, it’s the wet stuff that gets me down ☔🙁

2 FDs done and dusted this week and I am looking forward to a nice lunch and a glass or two of 🍷 before I fast again tomorrow.
I’m back to what I was doing before I joined this website and was losing 2lbs most weeks. Fingers crossed I can stick to it.

RT, I’m re-reading Volek and Phinney’s “The art and science of low carbohydrate living” It is heavy on the science but hugely informative and explains to everyone (who didn’t already know) that dietary fat is not the devil in disguise.

There is a lot in the news at the moment regarding eggs. 28 years ago Edwina Currie MP commented on eggs and inferred that they were a major source of salmonella and since then soft cooked or raw eggs have supposedly been unsafe for the pregnant, very young, elderly and/or infirm.
Those of us who know better and have always bought the best quality eggs, studiously ignored this and continued to eat them without harm…………..

Have a good one everybody 😜

Purple,
We haven’t had much rain here recently but I suspect it is a different story further north.
I had to water the tubs and pots yesterday because everything was wilting.
Today we have that fine rain that looks to be nothing but before you know it you are soaked!

I’ve been going round in circles weight-wise for so long I stopped and took a long hard look at what I am eating now and what really worked for me before and I’m trying it again with a few tweaks towards a more plant based diet.

Fingers crossed 🙂

Hello fasters

Amazon, I too am finding a plant-based eating regime works best for me. We have reduced our meat intake to almost zero, but nuts figure more. We eat fish and eggs though. The eggs are local and I agree that quality in eggs is a necessity.

I have lost 3 kg since August, which is pleasing but still 3 kg above October goal.
I have a 5 day fast planned next week. This will artifically get me to near goal.

What about that government, Barata? Is there one? I see Purple is suggesting you move to West Island. They do have a government there at present. I see Tony Abbot has been talking about the climate change myth in our neck of the woods. The ‘Guardian’ was not very polite about him.
It looks like rain today today, but too late for the grass to grow before winter. We are in France btw with no holidays planned for 4 weeks.

The wee furry squirrel like beast is obliged to come through the door now, so we see him less.

Happy fasting.
Wiwi

Well, it looks as though we have a government, as of this evening. There are still final details to be decided, but I think the future will be brighter for the environment, housing, schooling, mentally ill people… We have a divided household – glum OH so I can’t cheer too much 🙂

I don’t think I want the Aussie government, thanks, Wi. You can’t yet get married if you’re gay, which is good for NZ tourism.

Sounds like you have been having a wonderful time, Jo. Where were you?

It was a FD today, but a workmate had been baking all night to bring us a Diwali feast so I felt obliged to help out… So then I had to have a celebratory glass of wine (or two). Working tomorrow, so I will skip breakfast.

Morning/evening all

As you guys made a conversation out of my plant based comment I may as well tell you that I’ve made the decision to be a vegetarian at home. By that I mean no meat or fish which are now classed as occasional treats to be eaten only when out for dinner or special occasions if I wish to do so.
I really like meat and love fish and seafood but eat it less and less and I realised that I eat meat at home when I can’t decide what to have rather than choosing it, so have decided to elevate it to treat status and only opt for the very best quality on the occasions I eat it.
When I’m on holiday and especially if I’m near the coast I’ll be eating fish and seafood.

I had a 3 bean burger when out for lunch and yesterday which was very good and I had a great time with my friends.

I’ve been busy using up the meat and fish in the freezer and the last piece of chicken and a cooking chorizo will be used this weekend and I have a committed carnivore coming to dinner next week so that will be the last meat at home until 25th December as I’m going to be cooking some pork for C*******s dinner.

I’ve been batch cooking and freezing vegetarian calorie counted dinners and I have the choice of veg and lentil curry, beetroot bourgignon, Andean style squash casserole (delish!) and a lentil bake which is a vegetarian shepherds pie.
All of them have few enough calories for a FD dinner or can have sides added for non FDs. The idea is to always have a healthy meal only minutes away and prevent poor eating choices as unplanned dinners always seem to carry a huge calorie load because I nibble and pick until I’ve decided what to have and eat twice as much as I need.

I have a huge list of vegetarian recipes waiting to be tried and am really looking forward to idoing so.

I love eggs and have always eaten a lot of them. My weekend brunch treat at the moment is a slice of toast topped with mashed avocado and a poached egg and I cannot get enough of it 🙂
Sometimes I just use avocado with a little lemon or lime juice and others I make guacamole which for me comes without coriander and with chilli.
My friend in Herefordshire gave me a couple of chilli plants which were surplus to her requirements and they’ve been sitting on the front room window sill taking in the sun since then. I’m now picking them. I nibbled the end of the first one to see how hot they were and burnt my lips 😆

It is definitely cooler here but still mild enough not to need more than a light jacket and it is dry today although I think more rain is on the way at the weekend.

I worked so hard at the gym on Tuesday that my upper legs and gluteal muscles are really sore despite a 15 minute swim and lots of stretching post workout. I guess what I’m doing is effective and I’ll be really pleased once it stops hurting 😉

Where is HCB, I hope she is OK and not still suffering with her injured calf muscle.

Have a good one everybody 😜

Hi Wiwi,

So many nice veggies in season at this time of year I’m spoilt for choice.
I’m really enjoying using them in new/different ways rather than merely as a side dish.

HCB,

What a sad story regarding your husband’s ex.

You are having a tough time at the moment and I am not surprised that you aren’t able to fast. Be kind to yourself. I hope both the shoulder and the calf get better soon.
Big hugs from the UK 💕

😃😃😃 Morning RT 😂😂😂
Have a great weekend. P 😂

Hi Fast Trackers and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) 😉
Four Worms and a lesson to be learned
A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon.
Four worms were placed into four separate jars.
The first worm was put into a container of alcohol. The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke. The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup. The fourth worm was put into a container of good clean soil.
At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:
The first worm in alcohol -Dead.
The second worm in cigarette smoke – Dead
Third worm in chocolate syrup -Dead
Fourth worm in good clean soil -Alive.
So the Minister asked the congregation –
What did you learn from this demonstration?
Maxine was sitting in the back, quickly raised her hand and said,
‘As long as you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won’t have worms!’
That pretty much ended the service —

Have A Happy Weekend All You beautiful Losers 😆
Peace RT

Thanks Jo and RT. Smooth sailing here, anticipating another productive day in the garden…saving so much time not being in the kitchen.

I do have cream in my coffee RT, (less sugar than milk) and really enjoy it. I tried butter and coconut oil (not together!) once but it was a bit rich for me.

Fancy our country boy being so “alternative”! I gather you are swinging towards keto combined with fasting….good luck and keep us posted.
I find as one who enjoys food so much, I need a certain amount of carbs, the trick is to limit them. As Jo says, they can be addictive! My sweet tooth has definitely been tamed, but bread glorious bread…..

Hello everyone!
Would it be okay if I join your thread? I’m brand new to 5:2, although I read about it a year ago or more, got very excited about it and then never followed through. I’ve started today and am about half way through my first FD. So far so good. I think this method is about perfect for me!!!

When I think back to the times in my life when I’ve lost weight I can see that it always happened through intermittent fasting purely by accident. Usually during times of huge stress or great excitement! Then when unhappiness or boredom would set in the roller coaster would start.

Anyway!! I don’t have much time to introduce myself thoroughly, it’s Halloween and I have to run down town to watch the grandkids trick or treat and watch a flash mob dance to “Thriller”! Then run back to work…which is where I am and shouldn’t be on typing personal stuff anyway.

but briefly…I am 50, post menopausal YAY!! ( is that TMI???) sorry if it is!! I’m in Kodiak, Alaska, USA.

I thought it would be fun to join your group because you all seem so friendly and I can identify with so much of what you have posted!

Hope to get to know you all soon!
Kerry