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  • Good Morning All,
    Very Funny RT, especially the last one.

    Thanks Amazon, I will order my dollars today, must find out what restrictions there are?

    Nama, yes I think it is best. I hope this travel works out better in terms of weight control. The one thing that concerns me is activity levels. Obviously I will be walking lots but there is a lot of long plane flights and journeys. I will do my best. Yesterday’s fast went well but I woke ravenous this morning. Just remembering a time when I couldn’t sleep on ‘fast nights’, midnight snacks are a thing of the past thank goodness.

    What have you given up permanently? Chocolate, bread, cakes, sugar based cereals? I think the biggest change in my regime is not eating bread unless in a restaurant, never have it at home, it was my nemesis and I can honestly say it is conquered. My daughter has given up ‘dairy’ to improve her skin, now that is a hard regime especially for vegetarians. I admire her fortitude. It is working so she is sticking with it. Just like fasting ‘we know it works if we can accept the discipline and get on with it’

    It is literally a ‘ monsoon’ outside at the moment, very grey and raining cats and dogs, here so I am sorting out my wardrobe, planning my packing and doing some housework.

    Have a great day everyone, keep fasting, keep moving. I think my dog walk may be a swim today ha ha

    Jo,

    I haven’t cut out any food groups completely…all things in moderation.

    However, I have given up something permanently…being overweight πŸ™‚

    Morning/evening all,

    The exchange rate at the moment for many currencies is very beneficial for those of us in the UK and I am considering getting some dollars and euros. A friend of mine is going to NZ at the end of January and is getting her dollars this week.

    I haven’t given any food groups up and have no intention of doing so. One of the reasons that attracted me to 5:2 was that weight loss is achieved by eating less real food and not giving up things I love or substituting them with “diet” products. I gave up on zero noodles very quickly as I couldn’t abide their slimy texture and unpleasant smell even after several rinses.

    The aim as far as I’m concerned is to eat whatever is on offer wherever I am and be able to recognise how much is sufficient and stop eating rather than not eat certain things and feel deprived. I will never be able to convince myself that I don’t want to eat bread or pastries for example or that salad is nice without dressing or that I can’t occasionally have cream with my berries. When I went on a tour in South Africa for three weeks I watched what others put on their plates and ensured I didn’t eat any more than they did and I didn’t gain any weight so I know I can do it. I also now know that if I’m somewhere and there is only something that looks unhealthy and unappetising I won’t collapse if I go without.

    Wet and miserable here after raining all might but from late afternoon it is set to be fair and sunny for the next week πŸ˜›

    Have a good one everybody ?

    It’s good to get more confidence in what to eat – it’s all about quantity and finding pleasure in good tasting food – the pack of sliced wholemeal bread is in the fridge unopened for family breakfasts when needed!
    My favourite breakfast at the moment is a couple of crumpets and a mug of milk…….

    Sunny here today and washing out but I think it is to rain later .

    Amazon I am with you on food . I don’t rule out anything but I am more choosy with what I eat . In the past I even ate things I didn’t really enjoy ( sounds daft but I did).
    I look at things differently now and wonder if it is really worth it . I never eat sweets as I would much rather have ice cream as a treat .
    I very rarely eat a biscuit either as they are not worth it . I do though enjoy what I eat all the time now :). When we went out to eat in the past I ate my meal and sometimes ( pinched) things from Jim or Ross plate . I couldn’t understand how Jim could leave something on his plate . Now I can do that too . I was born in 1942 when food was rationed and I was taught to clear my plate and not waste .

    Jim and I are off now to do some shopping and have time quality time :). Have a lovely day everyone

    Wee xx

    Hi Wee,

    I’ve changed what I buy. I no longer buy bread that contains any preservatives or unnecessary additives and I either buy from a baker and have it sliced or bake and slice my own. I store it in the freezer as it can be defrosted in minutes, or seconds in the microwave, and it can go straight into the toaster. The latter is a constant temptation but I’m learning to control it.
    I’ve become an avid label reader and am often shocked by the content of everyday items such as sauces and chutneys.
    I haven’t bought biscuits for years as I find it impossible to have just one or two and to be honest I don’t miss them. We don’t need snacks but the food industry have done an axcellent job in convincing us that we’ll expire if we don’t shove something in our mouths every couple of hours, and they have made it easier for themselves by cramming so many snacks with sugar so that the inevitable sugar high has an equivalent drop and we crave more when we aren’t hungry.
    If I’m offered a biscuit with a tea or coffee when I’m out I often have one and enjoy it but it hasn’t yet tempted me to buy any.
    I love cakes and pastries but my tastes have changed, I’m sure most of you read my Belgian bun story, and I would much rather eat a really good quality but expensive one occasionally and really enjoy it. I have realised I can survive without eating crisps, salted nuts,corn chips several times a week. I’m not perfect and there are still times when I overeat and know I’m doing it, but I’ll get there. Considering it took me almost a lifetime to develop such bad habits I’m doing well to have cured so many of them in a couple of years.
    As has been said so many times before, we all have to find our own way and some will only succeed by cutting something out completeley but I shall comtinue to work towards an iron strong will πŸ™‚

    Jojo I bet you really enjoy the small amounts of bread that you do eat now… I think thats one of the main reasons I love 5:2. Like Amazon and Wee, I have not forbidden anything completely, just tried to learn to control it. And when I do have something special, I really savour it. Also like Wee, I really, really enjoy everything I eat now. I think thats partly due to being much more selective.

    I think a lot of your temptations arise because you are very social and eat out a lot. I love to eat out, but find it more difficult to avoid temptation when socialising! It can be done, but I do tend to get distracted and sometimes make the wrong choices. To compensate, I either fast strictly before or after and just let my hair down, or I try to google the menu before so I can think about my choices. Of course this isn’t always possible!

    Amazon I don’t think I will ever achieve an iron strong will, I just have to learn tricks to outsmart myself. Just like living with a toddler! Tricks such as pre reading menus, or always having lots of ‘good’ choices in the house. And we need to be patient with ourselves. As you say, it took years to develop this problem we are now fixing!

    Back to almost snowing in Melbourne today so I stayed inside and made a huge pot of soup – we depleted the reserve in the freezer when unwell recently! Managed a fast day with just veggie soup tonight, going to bed hungry but I know that wont kill me. Looking forward to a lunch with an old work mate tomorrow.

    Then going to the ballet on Thursday night, really looking forward to that. Discussion today with that friend re whether we eat dinner before or after. I thought ‘after’ as I prefer not to rush, fasting has taught me I can easily ignore hunger if distracted. My friend is concerned she wont enjoy the performance if she is hungry! Handy skills fasting has given us all! I think its a combination of knowing that hunger wont hurt us, plus our bods learn to switch to fat burning more efficiently – thats my theory anyway!

    Another thought, previously on Weight Watchers or similar, food was our enemy. I think many of us have now made it our friend by being so much more selective and really enjoying it. Nice not to have an enemy!

    I can remember having a huge three course early dinner pre ballet watching and struggling to stay awake which was very bad considering it was the Doyal Ballet performing Swan Lake!
    Never again.

    I’ll never have an iron will either but I’ll keep working on it. As for going out to dinner, three courses is impossible without allowing greed to overcome appetite and then feeling horribly overfull rather than happily replete. I make a choice between starter and dessert and try to say no to bread. If all else fails then an extra FD is in order.
    IMO the most difficult habit to get into is making the sensible food choices that slim people make seemingly without thinking about it in terms of calorie load.
    Today’s fast has gone very smoothly, and I’ve part cooked some veggies for my veg and ricotta frittata. I’ve been drinking too much water recently on FDs which has resulted in getting up too often at night so I’m trying a new trick which is drinking extra water only when I start to feel hungry and stopping at dinner time.

    Your comment about food being the enemy is very important. I know so many women who say things such as “I’ve been so bad, I had a bar of chocolate” We all need to take a sensible approach and develop a healthy relationship with food or we’ll never keep off the weight we’ve worked so hard to lose.

    Can’t motivate my self to fast though I’m trying hard. Any advice? I have done it before successfully . but at the moment don’t know what is wrong with me!

    Hello Tasa,
    We all get these times, accept it, reduce daily TDEE allowance by 200 hundred cals for a week then try a fast. Sometimes I don’t have the energy to fast so I just have porrige, soup, then healthy dinner but keep walking and drinking water that will always help.

    I sadly cannot have bread, crisps or biscuits in the house because I simply can’t resist them when I am bored or low. Better that I have alternative healthy foods available. I suppose I have also given up processed foods, everything is fresh cooked now. I have the time since retiring to shop and cook. When I worked 10 hour days I neither had the energy or inclination to cook in the evening, I lived on canned and frozen foods. I often had weight watcher meals too.

    It has been raining all day, utterly miserable, feeling a bit fed up to be honest. Off for a walk to cheer myself up, usually works.

    Fasting tomorrow but having my main meal at lunch as meeting a friend. Haven’t done that for a while, may be having a very early night tomorrow.

    Morning Team zero at the moment here time time get my walk on πŸ˜‰
    keep on keeping on do the doable
    Happy hump Day
    Peace RT

    Thanks jojo for your advice. I will try that. Do you recommend any book or guidelines to motivate me and keep me focused? I used to read the fast book and it was good motivator but not at the moment. Thanks

    Good afternoon fasting friends.

    Thank you everyone for your sensible encouragement. Two good FDs under my belt (and less under my belt too). Of course I know the reduced scale reading was mainly water-weight but 3kg less on the scales since my miserable recent high is a most encouraging result for effort.

    Amazon, Nama and Wee, totally agree about not giving up anything, just (mostly) eating more sensibly and/or with moderation. It would be a grim world if another slice of bread, crumpet, roasted nuts, … (insert favourite here) was never to pass my lips.

    Nama, you’re point about food not being the enemy is valid. It changes our point of view and allows us to enjoy without guilt. Hope you enjoy the ballet.

    Tasa, I have been completely demotivated recently but put it down to end-of-winter miseries. I forced myself to weigh the other day and that was the trigger I needed because I DO NOT intend to return to my fatter self with all the associated health implications. No-one can motivate you to act but if you can try to remember what prompted you to start this WOL it may help. Also, don’t be too hard and remember how far you have come. Sometimes a break is what’s needed. Our long-silent SAMM used to have planned breaks which I think coincided with family/seasonal celebrations. My only other recommendation is to plan meals as if you were going to fast – i.e. start off with the intention and sometimes things just fall into place. If that’s too hard, don’t make the bar too high, maybe just ‘warm up’ with some days a little less than TDEE, as Jo recommended. I don’t know where in the world you live but try to go out for a regular walk in the sun – it’s a great mood lifter.

    Happy hump day everyone and take care. n xxx

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    An 8-year-old girl went to her grandfather, who was working in the yard and asked him, “Grandpa, what is a couple sex?

    The grandfather was surprised that she would ask such a question, but decided that if she’s old enough to know to ask the question then she’s old enough to get a straight answer.

    Steeling himself to leave nothing out, he proceeded to tell her all about human reproduction and the joys and responsibilities that go along with it.

    When he finished explaining, the little girl was looking at him with her mouth hanging open, eyes wide in amazement. Seeing the look on her face the grandfather asked her, “Why did you ask this question, honey?

    The little girl replied, “Well, Grandma says to tell you that dinner will be ready in just a couple secs.

    Smiley

    Morning/evening all,

    Thanks Nicky for the morning giggle!
    Glad to hear you are getting back on track. It’s a relief isn’t it? I’ve been struggling since May and it is only in the last month that I’ve managed to get back into my routine. I am now on a mission and my Christmas present to myself will be maintenance ?

    Tasa, I agree with Nicky, motivation comes from within. Reading the fast diet might inspire you, but you have to rediscover your desire and will to succeed. Small steps as Jojo and Nicky have said, and if you really want to put the effort into losing weight you’ll find a way. Good luck.

    Gym this morning and then a walk in Kew followed by the cinema. That’ll keep me busy.

    Have a good one everybody ?

    No news here but thought I had better let you up there know that we in the South have not fallen off the earth!
    Fasting-wise I seem to be maintaining, with all the socializing the regular fasts are at least preventing weight gain! Dont really want to stay at this weight,(74 kgs) would like to lose a a bit more, so will press on. Am wondering if it is reasonable to aim for my ‘best ever’ weight of 70kgs that I achieved 30 yrs ago? I have lost 21kgs, 25 seems a nice round number to aim for!

    Enjoy your days/nights all!

    Hello Fast Trackers
    Nicky Emel comespring and Aussie O in South Australia Nama in Victoria Bay in ACT PVE in NSW WiWi in France & Barata in NZ and Jojo SAMM HappyNow Amazon Herm Lizzy Ply Tartan lass Smiffy Lor_PA CakeyWakey Sarah103 HealthCoachB and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) πŸ˜‰
    Thursday fast trackers enjoy
    Nama you have mastered the fast and you have been prepared to challenge your mind body and soul on all levels. Skipping breakfast/exercising/swimming/the dreaded ADF/4-3/the liquid only fast day and in turn have reaped the health benefit with the weight loss I have said previous you will be 60 something kg for sure as you have the confidence the skills and knowledge to continue on and maintain.
    The lifestyle roster equals this way of life.
    Out to lunch for Dad’s 80th
    Peace RT

    Hello Fast Trackers
    Nicky Emel comespring and Aussie O in South Australia Nama in Victoria Bay in ACT PVE in NSW WiWi in France & Barata in NZ and Jojo SAMM HappyNow Amazon Herm Lizzy Ply Tartan lass Smiffy Lor_PA CakeyWakey Sarah103 HealthCoachB and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) πŸ˜‰
    Well the lunch with Dad was fantastic he wanted oysters Kilpatrick and a big Rump steak with mushroom sauce and chips with salad. so I got a dozen oysters to share the waitress put them down in front of him so clearly he thought they were all his and proceeded to mow them all down slurping them very very noisily πŸ˜† fantastic so I passed on the appetiser and had a chargrilled chicken breast with red onion peppers and roma tomato’s with a Greek salad sensational and true to form he ate the lot πŸ˜‰
    A little one on one time truly a significant and memorable thing to do for the both of us and a great chapter to put into my big book of life memories. He is a true living legend to me.
    Peace RT

    Good afternoon folks,
    Ok so no more fasting for me until Monday. Birthday celebrations started yesterday and are well underway. It’s all eating out I am afraid. Trying to make sensible choices fish, veg no bread or rice. 2 gin and tonics per day maximum. No weighing until Wednesday next week.

    60 years young on Sunday, still along way from my original target but I have forgiven myself, perhaps I will get there by my next birthday. I hit a new lowest so I am content, over 1 stone off this year so that is progress, over 6 stones in two years, no more looking back. Strangely enough two men were talking about fasting at bowls, they have been doing it 6 months. One said to me ‘you don’t know how hard it is, you have probably always been slim’ I just laughed and said ‘I have lost a little weight lately, well done to both if you, I know it can be very hard’ I decided not to tell them how much because I quite like them thinking of me as ‘always slim’. It’s quite funny really because not many women would perceive a size 16 body to be slim, certainly not me, but when I was Size 24 it was just a dream that I would get to size 16. Now my goal is size 12, who would have thought it?

    Life is good, enjoy it, sun is shining hooray

    RT its so lovely that you have such a special relationship with your Dad, so nice you had lunch with him for his birthday. Like father, like son by the sound of it!
    Midnight here and too wired to sleep, just home from the ballet. It was magical (Sleeping Beauty), including the costumes and the music. We ended up eating first Amazon (outnumbered!) but I didn’t fall asleep during the third act as I only had a salad! Fast day tomorrow…..

    We crossed posts Jojo. Enjoy the celebrations, you have earnt them! The weight WILL come off eventually, as long as you keep at it! And you will.

    Hi everyone,

    I’ve spent the day looking at old family photos, which has been emotional but enjoyable. My aim is to update what I have in frames and on the walls and make up an album for my eldest niece.
    I’ve made a good start, but it it hard to whittle down hundreds of photos.
    I’ve also realised that there are some dreadful shots of one or two of my nearest and dearest. I am going to cull them at some stage and only keep the best of which there are numerous ?

    It’s a good way to pass a FD ?

    Amazon,

    If I was your nearest and dearest, I’d be living in fear now… just hoping I was one of the best and not scheduled for the cull πŸ™‚

    Happy,I wish my nearest and dearest were here to live in fear, but alas most of them have departed.
    I have a couple of thousand photos and I don’t need to keep all of them, and it would be wrong to discard flattering photos in favour of those taken at the wrong angle/moment etc.
    I’ve never seen so many unflattering photos of my lovely Mum, and quite frankly I don’t want anyone including me, to see the majority of them again when there are so many much nicer alternatives.

    Hello Fast Trackers
    Nicky Emel comespring and Aussie O in South Australia Nama in Victoria Bay in ACT PVE in NSW WiWi in France & Barata in NZ and Jojo SAMM HappyNow Amazon Herm Lizzy Ply Tartan lass Smiffy Lor_PA CakeyWakey Sarah103 HealthCoachB and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) πŸ˜‰
    You.Are.Amazing.
    As. you. are.
    Stronger than you know.
    More beautiful than you think.
    Worthier than you believe.
    More loved than you can ever imagine.
    Passionate about making a difference.
    Fiery when protecting those you love.
    Learning. Growing. Not alone.
    Warm. Giving. Generous.
    Quirky. Sexy. Funny. Smart.
    Flawed. Whole. Scared. Brave.
    And so, so, so.much.more.
    Be Strong. Be Confident. Be You
    Keep on keeping on find your doable and just do it !!
    Peace RT

    Hi all
    I’ve had a strange week, good fast day yesterday, grazing today without a proper meal, scale is static but I’m happy with that right now. I need to re-organise my time to fit the gym into my working days whilst accommodating family life. When I wrote the date today it struck me that it will be Christmas in 3 months, very scary!

    RT, that was inspiring, nearly choked me up. They are words I need to be telling myself when things get tough in life, as they often are. I have saved them to savour. πŸ™‚ It sounds like it was a lovely time with your dad, you are right to enjoy them while you have them.

    I hope you have a wonderful birthday season, Jo, you deserve it!! Forget about fasting, as you say, making sensible choices is the maximum you need to consider.

    Amazon, I wish someone had put together the family photos for us. It looks as though it’s my job, along with being the family historian.

    Good morning all.

    Glad you enjoyed the ballet Nama, a lovely story and the AB is such a good company.

    RT, great lunch with your Dad. His apple didn’t fall far from the tree I suspect. Thanks for the inspiring words. As Barata says, something to savour.

    Amazon, hope your sorting is progressing. Many mixed feelings no doubt.

    Iona, Christmas in 3 months? Time to get my act together, thanks for the reminder.

    Jo, what a lovely comment from your bowling colleague. Not sure I could have kept my mouth shut under the same circumstances but, as you say, how nice to be thought of as ‘always slim’. Have a wonderful birthday weekend. A friend pointed out at my 60th that it is an auspicious year in the Chinese zodiac as your birth zodiac only comes around every 12 years. Onward and upward! (Onward and downward on the scales though.)

    Happy Friday everyone. n xxx

    Morning/evening all,
    Another fine and sunny morning,
    I’m out for lunch with the girls today which is always fun. Yesterdays fast went well and am hoping for/expecting some succees when I weigh myself next week.

    Nicky, the photo sorting was cathartic. Once I had finished for the day I was very content. I’ve bought a couple of new frames and changed the photos I had in some of the others. I also received a thank you card and wedding photo yesterday from my Adelaide friends daughter and son-in-law, so I’ve put that in a frame too. I have also made some copies of several photos for the album I intend to make. When I bought my printer several years ago I bought photographic paper and had never used it. I am very pleased with the quality of the copies.

    Time to get moving,

    Have a good one everybody, and Jojo I hope you have a happy and memorable birthday weekend ?

    Hi All,

    Amazon, when you are finished yours and Barata’s photos, could you pop over here and do ours please?
    Boxes and boxes to sort! Like you, I expect many of ours will be tossed, mostly due to their poor quality. Nowadays, we just ‘delete’ them before they even get out of the camera! It must have been cathartic, even more so than wardrobe clearing! Nice to feel so content without a large meal being the reason.

    I have had a good fast today, water & coffee all day, then soup tonight. Berries to come. Distracted myself today with more shoe shopping! Decided I wont last the whole wedding in the high, high heels I fell in love with, so bought some (Clarke’s, black patent) flat ones to dance in. By then most people wont notice I figure!

    Jojo, thinking of you this weekend with the birthday bash/s – I hope its all fabulous. Don’t worry, one gets used to being 60 surprisingly quickly. Especially when 61 and 62 come along! Enjoy!

    Thanks Nicky, the ballet was wonderful. You are right about the company too. Its always the costumes that amaze me the most, then next its how light the male dancers are on their feet!

    Cheers all x

    Evening/morning all,

    I had a lovely lunch with the girls today, but as usual the time flew by. We booked a table for our pre Christmas get together on our way out!

    I was tempted by six or seven items on the menu and finally opted for steak, chips and salad which was excellent. I like my steak rare and it was cooked perfectly which made me very happy indeed.

    I had a home made individual plum and strawberry crumble for dinner and am relaxing with a glass of wine.

    I hope everyone is having a good weekend ?

    Good morning all.

    Beautiful sunny day promised here although at 8am it’s still only 5.5oC outside.

    Good idea to get some more comfortable shoes Nama – you’ll enjoy the wedding reception so much more.

    Amazon your lunch sounded lovely. Good food and company – perfect recipe.

    I woke early and after trying to go back to sleep for 30′ then fidgetting for another 15′ gave up and crept out without disturbing OH.

    I may have said before but we only have a driveway frontage onto our road, with another house up the hill in front of us, therefore our 100m steep uphill driveway is perfect for informal HIIT sessions. I warmed up by going to get the newspapers from near the letterbox and while strolling down, made the decision to start so …. 5 times up and down later am feeling quite smug. My fitbit is good for ensuring the target 90-95% MHR is achieved and, as a bonus, it recorded that I climbed the equivalent of 23 flights of stairs. I had an indulgent eating day yesterday so needed something to balance up.

    Happy Saturday all. n xxx

    Good Morning all, it is delightful in Aldgate S.A. SPRING IS HERE well for a few days ! More importantly am on our term break and I can sleep in or more correctly stay in bed.. I have stayed the same in terms of weight all term again! Life has and continues to throw curved balls and it does impact although not for as long as in previous times. I just cannot seem to stick to the fasting days, not sure why but at the end of the day it is my responsibility.
    I have lots of work to do this break and as I am not returning next year to my position I am also preoccupied with finding another job… Mmmmm that and an obstreperous year twelve boy has taken its toll.
    Well a few jobs this M and then it is back to my site for a few hours as my son needs to be dropped off paint balling which is near my School so I will while away the hours being a tad productive.
    It was lovely reading posts this morning- just have had no time to do so of late

    Ps what motivated me this morning to log on was than whilst making my cup of tea, SAMMcame to mind…..He certainly left a strong legacy in my subconscious ❀️

    Morning/evening all

    Hi emel, nice to hear from you. Sometimes life gets in the way of fasting and we lose a bit of willpower as we need the strength for something else. You’ll get back to it, and the good news is that you’ve not gained.
    Hope you find a new job soon.

    I wonder if SAMM realises how many people he inspired and how much we miss him? I hope he is OK.

    It is a lovely sunny but cold autumnal morning here. I have tomwait in for a delivery but I’m hoping it comes before noon so I can get out in the fresh air.

    Nicky, HIIT in the driveway is an excellent way to start your day ?
    I feel smug every time I finish a gym session.

    Have a good one everybody ?

    Good afternoon FastTrackers,
    The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day. Tonight I have a family meal at a local restaurant soon to be in the Michelin Guide and tomorrow friends descend for a buffet lunch( slices of meat and seafood, not a sausage roll or sandwich in site). Maybe a little french bread. Cake of course.
    There will be music at the banstand and fireworks plus a blood moon, very good vibes.
    Plus it will be my Chinese Sign year so all looks good in my camp, bringing me luck for my big trip. Scarily close now, very exciting.

    Thanks for all your good wishes.

    Happy Birthday Jojo
    β€œToday is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again.”

    Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
    — Melody Beattie
    RT

    Hi Everyone,
    It is so good to read the posts, I have missed you. Being hear feels like warm fuzzy slippers and a familiar blanket wrapped around me.
    Happy Birthday JOJO.
    RT- I have missed your jokes and thought provoking posts, sometimes funny.
    I am grateful for this site. Everyone is still living life and fasting. Last time I was here I explained I joined a work out studio. I am working out 3- 4 times a week for 30 minutes. I see the results, although I am up a few pounds. I also joined the sugarfreedom challenge for 6 weeks, meaning no processed sugar, except once per week. I feel amazing. I am still eating a 16/8 window. Want to start fasting tomorrow.
    I too do not eat dairy, gluten, or corn. It seems good. I do not have the sugar highs and lows. I miss the feeling of emptiness when I fast. Have not done it in weeks. I know.. distraction and keeping busy is the best way.
    Have a good Saturday.

    Good morning all.

    Happy birthday Jo and best wishes for a wonderful year ahead.

    Emel, glad to hear from you. As Amazon said, at least you haven’t gained, despite a challenging term. Take some time out to rest and recharge your batteries. Yes, spring is definitely here in Aldgate. I love the perfume of the freesias on the air, despite the fact that they’re weeds.

    Amazon, agree about the feeling of smugness after finishing a good session. The most depressing thing for me about my OA-affected knees was the limitation it put on my exercise. Even when uncaring with eating, which I now know was overeating since paying more attention to calories, I still loved the incomparable feeling that a good workout brings.

    RT, wise words yet again. Thank you, love your uplifting posts. Still a bit fresh in the morning in Naracoorte I see from the TV weather.

    Sarah, good to hear from you too. Even if not actually following 5/2 fasting, you seem to be establishing some good habits. With a 16/8hr pattern already set, it should be relatively easy to limit your energy intake for 2 days.

    Happy Sunday all and keep up the good work. n xxx

    And Good Morning from Melbourne “hoping to be sunny soon, 19 forecast”,

    Sunday here Jojo, so Happy Birthday! I am sure the celebrations are ticking along nicely!!

    I don’t get the endorphins from a workout Nicky or Sarah, I guess my swimming ‘high’ must be the same, even though it does not feel like a workout to me without sweat!

    Great to hear from Emel and Sarah – we do miss you guys when you evaporate. I was just thinking of you yesterday Sarah and hoping all was well. Emel it sounds like your plate is very full, do take care of you. I will be fasting with you tomorrow Sarah – a bit too many calories yesterday if you add the eggs benedict and the ice cream later on. You may have gained some muscle with your workouts, your extra few pounds could be that, it sounds like you are eating very mindfully.

    We drove out of town yesterday to a little place called Warburton and explored the “Rail Trail” that is now used for walking, biking, horseriding. Trains used to carry fresh fruit and produce from the hills to the city, long since outdated by road transport. We walked almost 7 km and it was great – in between farming and horse country, magnificent views and perfect weather. Half way stop for brunch at a little cafe, so well rewarded!

    Now for some gardening today to keep out of the kitchen!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOJO have a great time!!

    Have a very very happy 60th birthday, Jo πŸ˜†
    You’ve worked hard to look good for the big day …. and you do! Enjoy yourself today and have a great trip. 60 is the new 40! πŸ˜‰ Cheers P x

    Jo,

    I add my voice to those wishing you a very happy birthday.

    I’m sure you’ll be having a great time, as you know how to party πŸ™‚

    Hello all, we’ll have fasted quite well today and it is a Sunday! Weekends are a killer for me. Am sitting outside on my verandah overlooking the aldgate valley. It is so delightfully green , the birds are chipping away, my koala has disappeared it apart from the traffic noise which seems to each o a bit it is a serene time of day. Today I have been doing a shake fast with a few Vegas late this afternoon. I just needed to stop eating so tried it and it has worked foer me today. Weight loss is such a head space phenomenon.
    I have so much to do this week- just have to put my head down and do it, oh am going t sign up to the local gym tomorrow- there really can be no excuse when it is a three minute drive and a six minute walk from my house! I will report on what happens tomorrow?

    Morning/evening all,

    Yet another sunny autumn morning.

    Smiley Jojo.

    Emel, if my gym was a six minute walk I would be there every day. Admittedly I don’t work, but you are correct, there is no excuse if it is so near. The post workout feeling will lift your spirits too, so it’ll do you good mentally and physically. Go girl!

    Good Morning All,

    Thankyou all for your birthday wishes, my extended family, thinking of you all. RT I love the poem, great start to the day.

    The family dinner last night was perfect, every dish was heaven on a plate and the service was amazing. No one got drunk which I am grateful for. The oldies rounded off the evening with a cup of tea and the younger set( under 40) went off to do shots. We all arrived home together at 12.30 am and hit the sack ready for today.

    We had sparklers after midnight last night, how silly we are? My friend actually brought them from Spain in her hand luggage. She was very surprized when we explained she could have arrested for carrying explosives ha ha.
    It’s a glorious day and party plans are underway. I am heading off for a glorious walk along the sunny coast to blow away the cobwebs.

    And now for present opening ceremony!

    Happy Birthday Jojo . The sun is shining and all is well with the world .
    It is our eldest and his lovely wife’s 30th anniversary today . we are off to get dad and take him for a visit.

    I love the idea of the sparklers pal . Have a lovely lovely day and I hope your friends and family spoil you rotten . You deserve it .

    have a lovely day everyone . take care

    Wee xx

    Afternoon all,

    I’ve just had a good long walk (8k) in Kew Gardens. It is a glorious day and I soon found myself carrying the jacket I had put on this morning. Lots of folk out and about making the most of the sunshine.

    Time for an afternoon of rugby πŸ˜›

    Have a good one everybody ?

    Thank you for the warm welcome back.
    Nama- I wish I evaporated weight and not just time away from this wonderful place to write. I so need this.
    I think swimming is the best exercise ever, one day I might start doing that. It is so good on the these old joints. Also it sounds like you had a heavenly day.
    Emel-today will be my first fast day since… I do not know. I have chicken soup and salad planned for late afternoon. I am hoping that it will be easy. If not I am prepared. I like the idea of a shake. Enjoy the gym, something new to do always helps me refocus
    Jo-Jo Sparklers on your birthday, I am going to have to remember to buy some next summer. We are not allowed fireworks here in my area, but what would a little sparkler hurt. I think it would be a grand surprise for someone’s birthday. At least it wasn’t fire crackers.
    Weemam- I am off to visit my mom today.. are you taking your dad for a ride?
    Amazon- walk and rugby- I would say that is a good day.

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