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Oh no I wont. 5:2 isnt an option for me now as I cant get my sugars under control yet. Even low carb I still have issue. But I like that I can post thibgs. Ill try be more accurate and resposible though. More relevance!
Another tip aboyt muscle mass
especially for the last 20lbs
build the weaker muslces. Opp got to go will explain later. But it wobt bulk up very much . M I stly tge rubber cord work outs
jojo, congratulations, and happy celebrating, you totally deserve it! Fantastic weight loss!
Have not tried kettlebell yet, do not know how to use safely, have rotator cuff vulnerability I have to be very careful of, the idea of swinging anything heavy sounds iffy, but if I can get physical therapist to instruct me in person in proper use (I am a total klutz), will try. Free weights I already have sitting in the closet, both my son and myself know how to use, so he can spot me, and believe me, he stops me if I push, he likes me un-injured. I tried the 3-lb. weights first, they were too light for bicep curls. Also have 1- and 2-pound weights, 8s, 10s, the larger ones more for him than for me. But if kettlebell is more fun, I’d be more likely to stick with it for the long haul, so will try to try it.
Sing away all day today — I’m so glad that your efforts have paid off!
SAMM, your posts are already relevant and good, we like you here, all of us can only fast when we can, don’t worry about it, please! Getting blood sugar in good control is first, most important step. Don’t want advanced glycation end products (AGEs) taking over your brain!
Planning a 16:8 at 50% of calories today that I’ll turn into a full fasting day if I feel up to it this afternoon. Wish me luck as the scale has not been kind to me this week:
Sat: 116.8
Sun: 117.8, fasted
Mon: 117.8
Tue: 118.4
Wed: 119.0, fasted
Thur: 118.6
Fri: 118.0
Having been walking as usual and not eating excessively. Same kind of pattern last week, then sudden drop Saturday AM, which is my day to write my weight down. This may just be an example of weight loss becoming slower and more difficult the smaller you get. I still feel like I would like to get under 115, though, maintain at 112-115. I would feel like I accomplished what I set out to do, to get within 10 pounds of my original baseline adult weight. I see my doctor next week and will ask his opinion. Really, I look fine now, and my waist:hip ratio will never be under 0.80, no matter how skinny I get.
I wonder if I need to put 40 pounds of books in a backpack and haul them around in order to get the same benefit from my walking as I did before 🙁 I like being able to *move*, though, instead of plodding along like I used to, lol.
Jojo, LOVE the thought of you tromping through the forest with your dogs belting out a song! Perhaps Simon Cowell will be in the vicinity to discover you as Britain’s next great talent! Congrats on your pounds off as well! My 2 pounds per week average has gone right out the window lately, but I am undeterred. I have been a little sore from my HIIT sessions, which probably means some fluid retention from exercise, but I know it is only short-term, and will work itself out as I continue the exercise.
Weighed in today, down another .7 pounds. My official fast beach start was just 3 days ago, so I will weigh in again next Thursday, which also coincides with 3 months of IF. Hoping for that 25 pounds lost mark!
I joined a walking group at my gym, and we met last night for walking and strength training. I walked with a mom and daughter, and when we returned to report our steps to the trainer, theirs were over 6,000 and mine was 1,835!! (@JIP, I was gypped!) You guessed it, broken pedometer! The trainer gave me a new one, and I wore both this morning to test. The old one registered 1,338 and the new 5,739!
Looking forward to the recipe postings, Franfit!
@samm, orange pith, seriously?? I think you should change careers and be an exercise and nutrition specialist!
Hi Jojo and co
We lost the game, weather was awful and it was the top on a mountain. LOL honest well that far up, it at the top of valley surrounded by trees and there were awful midgies trying to get me, I could not concentrate, anyway that was my excuse, playing again tonight. Weather is smashing if it stays like this it will be great we are playing home tonight. Fasting again today because I brook the fast yesterday because of the game and the tea provided. JIP
Fraid not, @jip, at least not yet! I did pick up the cookbook at the library, though!
At ply. Dont knock tbe orange pith till you try it.
its one of those things that once you try it you wonder why doest everyone t. it. I spent a week looking into which vegetables need to be eaten with or without skins or peels.
thing is I can point to what I cant reference. 5:2 is very very close to dna repair mode diet. So its not a big leap to consider. Anti cancer foods.
Yes I thought about it a long time. After I lose weight at jobs that increase my neat. Id like to work in a health foods store. I looked into going for a degree in fitness and nutrition, but its estimated to be be60000 grand and no guarantee of employment. At46. Im putting the 60000 on my daughters education.
Thing is everytime I think I have the answer to longevity I learn something new. Will weigh in today.
@samm, does any citrus pith work? I will put some in my next smoothie!
Hi all, so far am on track for turning this into a 4:3 week 🙂
Forgot my pedometer this AM! Oh, well, I’m going back over the same route, will be able to estimate and add steps later.
Beautiful weather here today, good for walking.
JIP, please check out the thread “Thank you Dr M for my success!” started by Auriga, who is in our age group, lost 11 kg with 5:2/4:3 and has been keeping them off since February, we want to keep it going as a thread for support in maintenance (I’ve been thinking of that since I’m close to goal) so I immediately thought of you 🙂
Figures I broke my pedometer. Thought of Franfit all day, cause Ieft my belt in the car, and walked around holding my pants up. Karma!?
Stepped on the scale
Was 274 3-2013
Now 232 5-31-2014. Bittersweet.
Here’s my contribution for the day.
Again with the nutrition data site.
I searched for vegtables lowest in carbohydrate per 100g
Which brings me to a favorite on fast day. Not a food I would eat on feed day.
Turnip greens, asparagus , no sugar added spaghetti sauce. For 30 calories always hit the spot. Now I see why!
http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-011000000000005000000-w.html
Jojo pressed the wrong thing I wanted to say, I have been doing a fast today just liquids, 4 whey drinks and 1 coffee/ skim milk. I am feeling really good, I am not fasting tomorrow Saturday. I will fast sun and Monday I want to take the scales down to the garage because I am on them almost every morning. I just do not trust myself.
My sister never weighs in the week only at WW on Tuesday. Why am I so weak? JIP
SAMM, you make me smile, thinking of you walking around holding your pants up all day, lol. I love both asparagus and turnip greens, too, would eat them any day of the week.
JIP, I am weighing every day now, too, I think it comes from being close to goal, I’m not worrying about it too much, it’s interesting to see it go up and down every day.
When I wear a low-cut top, you can actually see my ribs now. The veins in my arms, hands and feet are quite visible. I wish my waist would just get a bit smaller! That’s all I’m asking for at this point! A waist < 30 inches, please!
Today is working out well as a fasting day, 9,000 steps so far, time to get outdoors and take a few more — think I will take a cue from jojo and head for the woods 🙂 Wish I could take my little dwarf hamster with me. Maybe in her carrying cage some day when it’s a bit warmer. It’s really cute when I step out onto the balcony with her, she immediately gets very still and very alert — all the smells and sounds are different when you step out the door. Her predecessor reacted the same way. The can be such cute little creatures.
jojo, sounds like you had a lovely day 🙂 I knew you had to be walking more than 10,000 steps per day, with all you do!
Successfully completed my third full fasting day today, 14,000+ steps, about half of them hiking in the woods, which gives me more exercise than just walking. Hopefully the scales will be kind to me in the morning. Then off to try my first Zumba “Gold” (for age 65+) class.
Good morning all!
Love hearing about your days and evenings! I am planning a day of yard work and gardening as well. Spreading mulch, weeding, and planting. Should be good exercise, hoping the weather holds out for us!
Jojo, sorry for your discomfort, but excited for you at the prospect of white leggings and new romance! Why do you need to make a choice? Spend time with both without expectation and see how things progress! Have fun, you deserve it! You should have some active dates…walking & hiking…you need to make sure anyone new is on board with your healthy & active lifestyle! I agree with your daughter, any man would be lucky to date you, so go for it!
So for our small sample of pedometers not his thread, at least 3 have broken (I think SAMM must have worn his out!), so I think we need to go into business together to develop a durable pedometer!
16:8 today, and fast tomorrow for me. Happy day, all!
Hi Y’all
JoJo
Interesting times for you, counting you’re blessing as well?
I would experiment with the whey – non soy. On non fasting days.
Nothing stopping from whey on fasting days. I don’t mean to be confusing. I concluded from journal that when experimented with foods on fast days. Sometimes I didn’t like my experiment, and for what ever reason ,probably not being sated , would either struggle or abandon the fast.
I look at those things on the self nutrition data site from 100g. Because it’s less confusing for me to compare. The basic skinny on my diabetes is carbs are sugar. So it’s a counting of food ingested. The self site is invaluable for that purpose. Especially when cooking at home.
However when I wasn’t diabetic or didnt know I was . I was trying to count carbs on fast days, because I tended to get past plateau when counting carbs. Of course I cannot give a valid or educated recommendation on the amour of carbs anyone should have on fasting day. BUT I can point to the GI Glycemic Index.
Fo me I live for scheduling and menu planning , calendars and organizers. But lol I never follow them to a T. However I basically creating guides. At some point I realized I could look at the glycemic index and divide the vegetables into. Fast day and feed day vegetables.
While some may say you only lose weight when get out your calculator figure your TDEE. Hit sum and poof! I didn’t see it that way. I believe I use stored fat -FAT as fuel when my carbs are low. And when my fats are low but still present. I’m being detailed enough here because it’s just my thinking of how it works and don’t want to confused with saying it’s advice. Im simply unqualified to give advice. Basically less carbs more activity and inching down the scale. My conclusion from my journal and weighing is when eating the vegetables on the glycemic index are very low.
Scenario
Monday 600 cals fast day
Tuesday 300 cals carbs. Free amount of protein and fats . Feed day
Wednesday 2meals 100calories from carb each meal, 125 protein, 75 fat. Exercising before meals and just before bed time -( only to avoid hunger pain by being able to eat after the exercise.). Well not right after, I would wait till the hunger hit then put it in me. Kidney beans help me. But only needed 15 beans.
That was my formula. To be low carb the day prior to a fast day that has moderate exercise in it. I didnt lose weight every week . But the weeks I did 4:3. Low carbs – low glycemic vegetables and worked up a sweat prior to eating. I usually lost a pound that that week. Sometimes two.
http://www.crossfithoboken.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Glycemic-Index-Food-Table.png
http://well.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/GIfoodindexgraphiclist.png
On Sunday’s I would go to all I could eat buffet and eat as many vegtables and fruits as I desired, no starchy foods a small steak and a lobster. On 4:3. Mondays were easy Wednesday’s no trouble. Fridays were always a struggle if Thursday wad low carb. But I always had Saturday morning to look forward too. So would go to bed early on Fridays. I learned that if there was no social life on Friday. So I started making plans on Saturday’s and Sunday’s knowing I would have no restrictions. For me it was easy to fit 4:3 as ADF M-F
However looking over it i suppose if I wanted. Friday,Saturday, and Sunday open?
IF 4:3
Monday fast 500
Tuesday feed TDEE
Wednesday fast 500
Thursday fast 500
Friday feed TDEE
Saturday feed low protein portion TDEE
Sunday feed TDEE
I suppose there could be room for variation on thurdays dinner and Friday breakfast and lunch. So there is a 24 hour fast between thurdays dinner and Friday dinner would make for more dinners out on the weekends without restriction.
Just guessing.
As far as the shakes go. I used them to help keep on schedule. To say it another way. If I could have a shake or something else. I’d have something else. BUT BUT BUT. I never failed a a liquid fast day on the shakes! This led me to use shakes to get to 4:3 from 5:2. Especially when I added coffee to chocolate shake. Choffee. OMG in think I’ll have one today. Right now! Mouth watering, pant pant.
I could ove made them sweeter with stevia. Which helps boost ph positively, but bitter drink helped to last all day. Where the whey came in is after read about the protein restriction issues. It’s not a good idea to skip protein if on a long diet regimen . 6-8 weeks. No as much an issue – months and months. It’s an issue! It’s not just my I idea. Many many many articles about it. Basically you can get away with skipping carbs. But don’t dare skip protein!
WE NEED PROTEIN 3 Times a day especially if pregnant .
Not just for baby is the point not to miss!
So the protein shake supplemental drink has been around in hospitals for over 100 years it’s a proven value. Whey is superior because the human body absorbs it much quicker than all other proteins.
Is why bodybuilders are so keen on it. Especially when they cut. Go low fat.
I would make mine last all day by adding ice to it I would make three shakes sometimes to be on liquid .
Especially if I had stopped dieting and wanted to get on a diet. Ive been doing this for over 25 years. By starting with the protein shakes . It help with getting used to smaller portions, after 2-3 weeks the shakes and smaller portions help with the full feeling as my appetite shrinks.
To skald things up I would add cinnamon or pumpkin spices so it wasn’t always the same shake.
Basically and To oversimplify.
use whey protein shake to skip carb calories , but keep protein at healthy levels.
Add coffee to make bitter help prolong appetite – for me
Add dark chocolate cacoa for anti oxidant and flavor
Add stevia to sweeten to taste , but also to improve the ph score.
Add ice to help slow down stomach acids
I guess I fell out of qualifying for this thread as I lost only .7 lb this week, after losing 2.7 last week and 2.8 the week before.
It is one of those things — I did everything as I was supposed to on the Fast Beach Diet (with the exception of a little bit of ice cream and potatoes one day). I will keep plugging away with the 4:3 fasting and trying to get in touch with what my body needs rather than what my emotions or intellect are calling for me to eat.
Good morning, fast trackers 🙂
I only lost 0.2 lb. this week. Not a big surprise after last week’s 1.8 lb. drop and with being close to goal. So, 40.4 lbs. lost in 41 weeks, 1 pound per week over the past two weeks, the first two weeks I’ve done 4:3.
jojo, Zumba is exercise to music, the exercises are based on dance moves, mostly Latin dances with a few belly-dance moves thrown in, as far as I can tell. Generally the music is upbeat and cheerful, people (in my class, at least) seem pretty laid back about whether you’re doing it “correctly” or not, if you’re not catching on to a particular step, they say, “just keep moving”. Even when I stop moving for a few minutes, no one ever gives me a hard time about it. When I do catch on and am moving in time to the music, I really have fun with it. A lot of hip-hop, not really my favorite kind of music, but no hard-core stuff, all upbeat; maybe the Zumba Gold will have more old-style Latin American music, I would like that. If you get a chance to try a class for free or low-cost, I recommend giving it a go just to see if you like it. Some classes may be more intense/competitive, that would not work for me.
I’m all for socializing a bit with both gentlemen to see if you would like to get to know either of them better. I have such dreadful judgement when it comes to men, next time I will have to take my time getting to know someone and get my son’s approval before getting close. I stay away from abusive ones but tend to end up with narcissists in various disguises who end up not having much to give when the chips are down. Men tend to be much better judges of other men than most women are, I think. Same with women seeing through other women when men can’t see what they’re up to. Oh, dear, I sound cynical. Maybe someday things will turn out better for me. I understand feeling a bit apprehensive, though flattered.
I only wear leggings at home or to exercise class, and even there I usually wear yoga pants. Well, I do wear skinny jeans now, but total Lycra from waist to ankles is a bit much for me at 57. An old friend of mine used to call leggings “dress sweats”.
SAMM, I need to read your posting more carefully later, too, but agree with you that it’s darned hard for the fat to get out of the fat cells to get burned for energy while your insulin levels are high from consuming carbohydrates.
jojo, legumes may have a high GI, but they mostly have a low or low-medium GL. I really like to eat legumes, but it’s a good idea to prepare them in a way that neutralizes the phytates in them: soak your beans at least overnight in plenty of water to which you’ve added a tablespoon of lemon juice, vinegar, or plain yogurt with active cultures (yes, yogurt, and that probably does the best job). Cook in slow-cooker set on low for several hours until tender. You can add a piece of kombu if you like, but rinse the salt off the outside first, and don’t salt the beans until they’re cooked, or the skins will get tough. The phytate experts will tell you to rinse them a couple of times, but I don’t, because the bean gravy I get is quite tasty and does contain some of the nutrients, and I soak and cook over about 24 hours. I haven’t been soaking lentils before cooking, but probably should.
Here is one glycemic load chart that illustrates one of the problems with these charts: you have to look closely at the serving sizes. It gives you the GL for 150 grams of beans, then for 30 grams of bread. It gives you the GL for 250 grams of porridge, 30 grams of All-Bran. The equivalences are just not there:
http://www.glycemic-index.org/glycemic-load-chart.html
I would like to find a comprehensive table of the insulin load of foods, some non-carbohydrate-containing foods do cause insulin secretion.
Better start getting ready to go to Zumba Gold!
Amy C., only some of us manage two pounds per week, but we’re all dedicated to searching for solutions, solving problems, and moving forward 🙂
I think that your weight loss is quite impressive; it’s certainly much quicker than my own. Mine is not always logical from one week to the next, often if I just carry on it will get going again. Other times I need to find a way to step things up a bit. That’s where we swap ideas to find something that works for us.
There is no magic formula to what I found worked for me.
– commute to work on my bicycle (9.5 miles round trip) nearly every weekday day.
– HIT/strength fitness class on weekdays
– Atkins for 3 weeks; 5:2 for 14 weeks and Fast Beach Diet 4:3 for 3 weeks
– starting to get a handle on my non fast days when I tend to eat emotionally
– getting my thyroid medicine dosage correct
– lots of water and veggies
– rid the house of a son and the food he eats (he went off to university)
– supportive spouse
jojo, I am *so* envious of your hourglass figure 😉 Seriously, I hate having no waist. I am forcing myself to remember that, even at 105 pounds, I had no waist. Well, I actually do not have *none*, but it’s only a couple of inches smaller than my rib cage, plus hips are slim. At least I have a bust, lol. Leggings are super-comfortable, I actually would wear them with hip-length or longer tops. I can’t wear high-rise jeans, buy either the mid-rise or the “slimming” styles, which sit on my upper hip bones. Truly tailored trousers do not fit me at all, I would have to buy the size for my waist and have the hips altered down three sizes. Jackets don’t fit, either, if they fit the shoulders the bust is too tight, if they fit the bust the shoulders are too large (which is how I generally end up wearing them — or have to plan on never buttoning, lol). No matter how little I weigh, my shape stays pretty much the same, I just get bigger or smaller all over. Forty pounds lost: 5.5″ off bust, 7″ off waist, 6.25″ off hips. That fat really was packed on pretty solidly, wasn’t it?
Walking will get faster as you lose more weight, at least that’s what’s happened for me. But I don’t burn as many calories as before no matter how fast I walk, because of not hauling so much around.
Walked/hiked briskly a mile and a half to Zumba “Gold”, got there 15 minutes early for a little rest, did the 40-minute class, hiked back the long route. The instructor and students were very nice about including me, the class was about half the speed and intensity of my regular Zumba class, so I was able to keep up; plus, none of the lunges and jumps that I can’t do, none of the squats that I can’t do at that speed. So I have a chance to actually learn the basic steps really well. After a few months it might start to feel a bit slow, but right now I think it’s just what I need. Will probably stay in other class as well and just keep on modifying to suit my limitations.
Beautiful day here today; also walked to the food co-op, 12,000+ steps today. Got striped sea bass (probably the last of the season), baby turnips with their greens, broccolini and fresh local strawberries for tomorrow’s fast day dinner. Must look up recipes for broccolini.
Do you want me to start our own recipe thread, something like “Recipes from Jojo’s Challenge Thread?” I could re-post a couple I’ve put up before there, you could re-post your delicious-sounding egg recipe there.
Although the beans are soaking/cooking for 24 hours, the cook only has to spend five minutes with them tops, I soak them right in the crockpot. I cook at least a pound of dry beans at a time, freeze for later use. They really are better than canned, even the best canned brands. Kombu is a kind of dried seaweed from Japan that is used in making dashi stock, some people think it makes the beans more tender or makes them taste better, I don’t think it makes much difference.
The disregard that many drivers seem to have for cyclists and pedestrians is scandalous. To walk to work, I have to go on a narrow stretch of road and a narrow bridge with no sidewalks, there is no way around it. Lots of walkers, hikers, runners, joggers, cyclists use the route; a major hiking/biking trail comes out there. But it is a totally scary place to walk. No crosswalk, only one speed limit sign in one direction, and that just says “end 35-mph limit” right before the bridge, no signs warning drivers of pedestrians, and the drivers are all in a hurry to get to work. I am thinking about a letter-writing campaign in local media about it. Apparently three local governments and the state have jurisdiction over different parts of this dangerous half-mile stretch of road, so nothing gets done, and it’s a tragedy waiting to happen.
Amy C., I am really impressed with the amount of exercise you do.
Although my son is nearly underweight and has to eat a lot of calorie-dense foods, he has been supportive of my weight loss, dutifully trying all the new recipes I try out on fast days, and liking most of them. He’s going to teach me a new upper-body exercise tonight that will work biceps, triceps, and pecs. I will do that and plank.
I am really not sure I should lose any more weight; I’m going to ask my doctor to weigh in (pun intended) when I see him this week. It’s hard to believe that I once weighed 10 pounds less with about 2 inches less trunk circumference; when I wear a low-cut top now, you can see my ribs a little bit, and really, if they show any more, it’s not going to look good. If I could take five more pounds off just my waist, I would. I have to think about that. I can’t do the Eades Plan because it’s too high-protein for me, but I wonder if I did low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat for a few weeks it would target my middle in the same way. I’m not at all sure that it would, because this has always been my shape, even as a young, skinny teenager. I would have to spend some time working out exactly how to accomplish it while maintaining family dinners, too!
My pedometer didn’t malfunction , I broke mine kicking a box that was stuck in the conveyor system. I was unsure wether I wanted another one. I was looking online and found the zapedo . It keeps track of steps but also ha the interesting feature of giving a little shock if it hast registered any steps in 15-30 minutes. It adjustable. Also I can monitor my sugars by pricking my leg. It’s kind of like the shock reminder . At least that’s what I thought.
The other one is an implant that instead of tracking steps ,tracks me via gps.
My company said they would pay for it , that way they can track us for better expedientcy.
What do think?
Yes yes yes. The protein is sometimes overlooked. Skipping say 30 protein meals in month isn’t as much an issue as skipping 365 protein meals over years time. With something do important. I figured I would read up on it. My best guess. Plateaus and poor protein intake are related, but so are some other risks.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/214483-the-effects-of-low-protein-intake/
So my approach was to find out how to take unflavored whey protein , and use it as a substitute ingredient , also as a thickener in soups. Especially when I not eating meat..
I only eat meat 5 days a week for dinner. I just don’t trust animal fat enough to eat it 90 times a month. Rather 20 times- giving my immune system time to rejuvenate.
Using fish and whey helped the transition from being a meat and potatoes guy to healthy foods intermittent faster!
I have a hard time telling others what to do. Well at least when it comes to their health and well being .
Since the goal of 5:2 is protein restriction . I tried to have an understanding of what poor protein intake issues are. However rather than dwell on the negative , focussing on the solution . Which I believe a combination of whey protein and exercise for the first meal of the day on feed days?
I would add it to cereal sometimes especially the chocolate variety of fortified cereals.
@samm, say no to gps implants! God, it sounds like some dystopian sci-fi movie.
My running partner just cancelled on me, so I am all dressed up (for exercise) with no place to go! My gym does not open until later on Sundays, but I will get my steps in somehow!
Did lots of gardening yesterday, and the place is looking good with new flowers and mulch, trimmed shrubs and weeds pulled. I planted some lavender and the scent was with me all day. I need to find a place for some fairy lights (love that name), Jojo! They are so cheerful. It makes such a difference to pull up to the house and smile! A friend of mine makes little fairy gardens with natural materials like plants, shells, twigs, and rocks and discarded objects like little houses and things. She constructs them in birdbaths that people leave at the swap shop at the local dump. So adorable!
I am doing a 24 hour fast today. Had a lovely steak dinner last night, and I have Franfit’s curry or Mimi’s Ratatouille waiting in the fridge to warm up for dinner later. I will do the 24 hour fast again Tues-Wed.
Nice that your b-i-l has wonderful and active companions, and family like you!
I think it is important to make the effort to look our best regardless of shape and size as well! I have always enjoyed clothes, makeup, and jewelry! I get it from my grandmother who had her hair and nails done every week, and was buying pretty lingerie in her 70s! She was also one to try every diet and exercise program that came along. My mom is just the opposite, never wore makeup, doesn’t care much about clothes, but we have a great relationship anyway! I don’t know if I’ve mentioned that my parents moved in with us last August. We renovated part of our house so they have a full kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, bath, and also a large covered porch. Our house is a multi-level contemporary, so we are together, yet separate. It has been absolutely wonderful to have them here. My mom is quite active, my dad somewhat. Taking care of their house was getting to be a little too much, and looking forward it seemed a good idea to have them with us so we could help out.
I am going to a candle party that my sister-in-law is having today, and will be avoiding whatever food and treats she serves. I was not planning to go, but my mom asked me yesterday and gave me “the look” when I said I was not going! Still works at my age! 🙂
What are Nanny’s Eggs, Jojo??
Welcome, @amy C! If we kicked people off the thread for not losing 2 pounds, I would have gotten my pink slip a couple of weeks ago! Congrats on your great loss and continued devotion. Look forward to hearing more tips & tricks!
@franfit, it will be interesting to hear what your doctor says. When is the last time you have been? Will he/she be shocked at your new physique? Clothes are a challenge! Maybe when you are at your goal weight, you can invest in some pieces that will be worth having tailored for you. My son just bought some suits and the tailoring was free, mostly because the suits were expensive, but if you know you are going to wear things for a good long time it might be worth it.
Zumba Gold sounds just right., glad you found it. A friend of mine is a Zumba instructor, and she also teaches a class called Zumba Sentao, which uses a chair. You might look into that one as well.
@jojo, was it your prawns & chili sauce with zero noodles??
“I will still do the Fast Beach Fast 24 hour no cal in mon/tues and Thursday/Friday. ”
It seems obvious now, however, I had not thought of this. I did this last week on a whim and obtained good results. This is a good approach. I’m in.
I assume this continues until reaching the target weight, then doing maintenance?
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Jojo and crew, glad you got a new pedometer, it is nice to see the steps mount up.
I am going to try something new tomorrow morning Nordic walking, it’s something I have always wanted to try. Not sure if it will be good for me, I will have to make sure it will not interfere with my bowling arm to start off with. I am playing bowls Monday night. Fasting today second day of b2b. I got the FBD book Friday, I think I have been doing something wrong, I have breakfast at 10 am then I have fruit or a cappocciano sometime in between about 100 calories and then the rest of cals about 6pm. It looks like I should only have black tea and water so I am doing this today and tomorrow. When do you eat?
JIP
Hi again Jojo,
I use the Whey drink on fast days and non fast days. Today I had one at 10am and I will have the other at about 6pm, been reading FBD book so only having water by the pint and black tea for today and tomorrow.
I love the sound of your life, and now the new interesting opposite sex coming into it. I can only tell you that I got back right out there and it felt great knowing someone else found me attractive. Why not go for lunch on the first date!!! enjoy, life is short. JIP
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We pay tribute to our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Michael Mosley. Michael was an integral part of our lives, […]
Michael is touring Australia this September! Here's a link to dates and tickets. Hope to see you there.
Michael Mosley gives an update for 2019, current research in the field and announces a tour starting in February.
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