Hi again,

It’s a glorious 24C here 🌞

Had to go back to the car service centre as they’d omitted to return the locking wheel nuts to the glove compartment……… duckwits 😉

I had a tough time at the gym yesterday and again today and I was talking to someone in the changing room who had also just had the virus that I had and like me is struggling to get rid of it and feeling weak when she tries to do her usual exercise routine. I spoke to someone else yesterday and she said “oh you’ve had that 8 week thing” so it is obviously a tough one to shake and now I know I’ll stop fretting over the fact that I’m still coughing.

Last week I had a great workout after not going for more than two weeks but my enthusiasm had overcome my weakness and common sense and I struggled for days afterwards so this week I’ve cut the time I spend on each machine and taken more time between each part of my routine.
I’ve also started lifting weights every time I go rather than telling myself I’ll do it at home and then not getting round to it.

I was exhausted after my walk in Greenwich on Saturday and when I spoke to my friend yesterday she said that her pedometer indicated we had walked over 8 miles 😆
The pedometer may not be accurate but my legs were so stiff and sore on Sunday that despite knowing I’m not fully fit I’m inclined to believe it as we were walking for several hours.

Nutritionists are not experts on how to lose weight healthily and I expect that many of them are on the same wagon as the large portion of carbs on the plate faction who really need to wake up and get a grip on what those carbs are doing to the population. It stands to reason that a permanently elevated blood glucose level is undesirable. As I’ve said before, only small children need snacks and they should be healthy ones not packets of processed cr*p and a sugary drink.
My great nephew is given carrot sticks, fruit, cheese, nuts and seeds all swigged down with water and because he is rarely given chocolate or cake he doesn’t ask for it.

I’ve had a good week so far as I fasted on Monday, ate under 1000 calories yesterday and am fasting again today.
I’m eating my meal earlier as I am so hungry after the gym that I start to pick, a few nuts, a small slice of cheese, a spoonful of PB and self sabotage strikes again. No surprise that my weight isn’t decreasing.
I have lots of spaces on the shelves in the cupboards and the fridge as I’m not replacing things once they are gone. If that is the only way to avoid temptation that’s the way it has to be.

As a result this weeks routine is eat earlier and drink kefir before bed so I don’t lay awake with a rumbling stomach.
Fingers crossed I can stick to it. Saying no to myself is much easier when not hungry.

Barata,

I hope you do retain your loss, you’ve certainly suffered for it this time!

I’ve never needed the services of a nutritionist or dietician. I’m sure they must do some useful work. But I can’t remember ever reading any informed or sensible comments from a nutritionist on the subject of fasting!

It’s quite funny though to read ‘expert’ opinion on the effects of fasting, and that it leads to obsession with food and binge eating. On the evidence of the number of people who are unable to even do the weekly shop without eating (and then scanning anvempty packet), who can’t even take a short trip on public transport without sustenance, and who can’t walk down the street without a snack, it’s bizarre that the conclusion reached is that fasting is the problem!

Yesterday started dull and cool, but the sun did show it’s face for a beautiful warm afternoon and evening. I had a lovely walk, no coat or fleece required 😁 A good end to a fast day.

Barata,

I like your thinking! Of course the diet industry doesn’t want to fix our weight problems as they’d put themselves out of work… 😀

Noooo P! What you need is a pill to pop 😀

Absolutely Amazon. But when I discuss this with the GP, who has followed Mr P’s fabulous success, he shrugs and seems to think it would be too hard!!! No! It’s bl***y simple!

That’s what he means. As he says “It’s not rocket science. “

‘Coping strategies for when your muffin/crisps/chocolate bar is surgically separated from your hand’.

🤣😀🤣😀🤣

I’m just home from a lovely walk in the grounds of Chiswick House.
In the cafeteria there were a large group of 60 something dog walkers mostly overweight or obese, drinking lattes and shovelling down croissants/cakes. They were discussing what they ate for breakfast!

It’s only 2 stops on the train and on the way there and back I noticed that everyone who got on was obese. They were all under 40. It is so sad.

I love potato crisps but I rarely eat them as they lead to indiscriminate snacking. I can do without the muffin and the chocolate bar.
I bought 4 bars of really good chocolate back from Ecuador and I’ve only eaten half of the first one. A couple of squares is enough for me on the occasions that I want any.

Time for brunch, guacamole with carrot sticks 😃

Nama,

That’s how my Dad and his dogs cook too! He thinks they’re very clever because they get animated when he gets the whisk out. How do they know? Erm, because you only use the whisk is in the making of desserts and they always get to lick the bowl…?! 😀

Hi Fast Trackers and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) 😉
A woman decides to have a facelift for her
birthday. She spends $5000 and feels pretty
good about the results.
On her way home, she stops at a news stand to
buy a newspaper.
Before leaving she says to the clerk, “I hope
you don’t mind my asking, but how old do you
think I am?” “About 32,” is the reply. “Nope!
I’m exactly 47, “the woman says happily.
A little while later she goes into McDonald’s
and asks the counter girl the very same
question. The girl replies, “I guess about 29.”
The woman replies, “Nope, I’m 47.”
Now she’s feeling really good about herself.
She stops in a drug store on her way down the
street. She goes up to the counter to get some
mints and asks the clerk this burning question.
The clerk responds, “Oh, I’d say 30.” Again she
proudly responds, “I am 47, but thank you.
“While waiting for the bus to go home, she
asks an old man waiting next to her the same
question. He replies, “Lady, I’m 78 and my eye
sight is going. Although, when I was young,
there was a sure way to tell how old a woman
was.
It sounds very forward, but it requires you to
let me put my hands under your bra. Then I
can tell you EXACTLY how old you are.
“They wait in silence on the empty street until
curiosity gets the best of her. She finally blurts
out, “What the heck, go ahead.”
He slips both of his hands under her blouse
and under her bra and begins to feel around
very slowly and carefully.
He bounces and weighs each breast.
He gently pinches each nipple.
He pushes her breasts together and rubs them
against each other.
After a couple of minutes of this, she
says,”Okay, okay,…how old am I?”
He completes one last squeeze of her breasts,
removes his hands, and says, “Madam, you are
47.”
Stunned and amazed, the woman says, “That
was incredible, how you could tell?”
The old man replies, “Promise you won’t get
mad?”
“I promise I won’t.” she says.
He replies, “I was behind you in line at
McDonald’s…!!!”
Have A Happy Weekend All You beautiful Losers 😆
Peace RT

LOL, RT!

We know you can, Amazon, and fully respect your battle.

The workmate at the next desk has just come home from Fiji where her family has spent two weeks piling food onto her, culminating in her birthday celebrations on Saturday. She has put on so much weight! 🙁 And she is so unhappy about it. But for her to address it she will need to turn her back on so much of her (Indian) culture, not offering and excepting food every time she visits or welcomes anyone or for every celebration, and asking family to respect her choices when she doesn’t eat what they have prepared. I will support her as I can.

Sun shining, wind blowing, typical Wellington day.

RT 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks Barata.

This spell of unseasonally hot weather has given me a kick as some of my summer clothing is a bit snug at the moment. I’ve hung my favourite summer dress in a prominent place and if I decide to take a trip from the living room to the kitchen I have to walk past it.

The plan for tomorrow is gym in the morning and Kew in the afternoon. It was 29C in London today and more of the same is forecast for tomorrow then back down to a more seasonal 19C on Saturday. It has been the hottest April day in London since 1949.

Well said Nama. The other secret weapon is the massive support network we all have on this forum. Thanks again, Dr M 😊😊
Stick with it Amazon, we all have ups and downs. P

Amazon,

We peaked at a respectable 22 degrees yesterday, plenty hot enough for me and a little too hot for running…although my lack of running fitness won’t have helped 😖

I know I’m fitter than the ‘average’ person, but seeing as the average person is now overweight and very unfit that really isn’t saying much! My back is so much better than last year, so no excuses! I probably ought to set myself some date-limited challenge, like cycling a Sportive or running a 10km…

I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. But what a difference you’ve made already to your health and long-term prospects. You’ve massively reduced your risk of a plethora of conditions from T2, fatty liver, CVD, to a host of cancers. And you’re fit for life now! Could the pre 5:2 Amazon have contemplated the gym workouts you do? Or walked 8 miles without really noticing?

I’ve just ordered two new dresses with some birthday money. I love a dress 😁 Didn’t wear them for years when I was heavy, too busy wearing smock tops and tents!

Amazon,

I bought 2 dresses last year and only wore one! The other sat on a hanger on the dining room for months as I hopefully waited for some decent weather 😖

Looking forward to my new dresses this weekend…just in time for normal April weather returning!

I have some very nice flat strappy black sandals with a padded insole. They are so comfortable I can walk all day in them and they look good with skirts and dresses.

Good old Clarks 🙂

This weather is crazy, it’s still 18C at 9.30pm on an April evening and going to be 25C tomorrow 😵

We had a really nice walk today and a lovely dinner in a local pub. Steamed hake with fresh peas, broad beans, wild garlic and new potatoes.

Oh, and there might have been some chilled rosé Rioja…………

Delicious 😀

You could start a new fashion trend, dress, socks and sandals 😉

I’m styling dresses with wellies again this year 😀

Niw THAT’S a look I like Happy. 😸

My Christmas Day gear starts with a pretty dress and sandals and quickly turns to swimmers. 😊😊
Dressing today for a top of 22, a train trip, walking and a low key family celebration…skirt, tee, comfortable sandals. I DO like my tshirts! 😁😁

I regard you as a world traveller, Amazon, not an English tourist 😉😉 Enjoy your Saturday. P

Yes thanks very much Nama it was a gutsy win or indeed a fugly win (sorry Purple) 😆 traveling with half the team at home on the injury list 😥
The usual spin tingling Anzac day clash for you on Wednesday one of the great days for the game of AFL not much to comment regards skirts or dresses sorry fast trackers 😉
RT

Morning/evening all,

Much cooler here today, around 10° lower than yesterday so it’s back to trousers and long sleeves.I’m fasting today and determined not to get cold.

Jo, skinny friends may eat what they like when they like but they don’t over eat. If they have cake mid afternoon they have a light dinner or skip it if they aren’t hungry. They may be food lovers but they don’t eat for the sake of it.

I weigh the same as before I went on holiday which is OK but not good. I am determined to lose some weight this week and not put it straight back on by overeating on NFDs. My self control seems to last 3 days and then go on strike.

Must try harder.

Have a good one everybody 😜

Home made falafel burger with salad for me 😀

Happy,

I was wondering what to have for my FD dinner while watching TV and Jamie Oliver gave me inspiration by making falafel burgers. I perused his recipe on-line, had a look in “Jerusalem” and made up my own recipe. I made 4 @125 calories each so had a couple with some salad. I baked them rather than frying and they were very good and I’ll be more than pleased to have them again tomorrow. They are also very filling which makes them perfect for a FD.

I got up this morning, donned a skirt and summer top and by the time I got home from the newsagent I was shivering so am now wearing long trousers and a hoodie. It was 16C but after several days of plus 25C it felt like winter 😆

Congratulations Purple on your anniversary.
I can sympathize with you, Jojo on food choices. But it’s so much easier in France than in NZ. However I have lost any desire for sugary food drink which helps.

I am doing very little and my ankle is showing signs of healing. My melanoma is being biopsied, but indications are that it has been caught very early.
So it’s another day of knees up Mrs Brown, a fast day too with a trip to the cinema.
Happy Fasting