Day 28 UK NFD

Oh @flourbaby I had a feeling it was something serious that was keeping you away Good to see you back and even if it’s online we are here for you 💕

@missybear – me too ! I usually have a cast iron stomach but been decidedly dodgy last few weeks Aiming to sort it out in June , I was first alerted to water kefir making on this forum many moons ago and I’m getting back to it 💪

That all sounds rather splendid @i-hate-lettuce⛰

I had hoped we might get away soon , but even better news my DH has got a date 07/06 for his shoulder replacement op He’s been in such pain it will be great to have it sorted at long last

Have to dash have lots to do as having Mexican themed do in the garden for a few friends tomorrow Haven’t even got weighed yet !

Day 28 – Canada – FD

Good morning. Just back from my oh so short holiday, I ate too many bagels and a lot of chocolate cake. 3 more days left this month so will do my best to make 2 of them good solid FDs.

@ccco – congratulations, well done.

Have a great weekend.

Day 28 USA/DC
@flourbaby – what a year 2021 has been for you. I know we are all so sorry for all you have, and clearly continue, to be going through. Life! Oh jeez, life! The issues that get thrown at us. Know that we all have your back and are rooting for you. The one thing I really want to say to you is – take care of yourself, do not forget or ignore yourself. You need to do this both for your own benefit and health and to be able to be present for others who need you. Take breaks, breathe, find space for you.

Day 28 – Rural Nebraska, USA – CD

Because I had problems yesterday with my computer at work, my FD turned into…well, not a FD! Funny how the most random thing can change a plan, huh? At four o’clock, I found out I had to take in my computer, so when DH got home at five, he went along and we went out for sushi, in hopes that the computer would be fixed quickly enough we could just take it home. No luck, so I’ll have to drive in again today, but the FD was gone at that point.

Today, I’m having a small container of yogurt for lunch (80 calories), and for supper a grilled chicken breast (600) with a slice of fresh mozzarella (70), some fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (?) along with steamed broccoli and perhaps another veggie–I’m not sure what all’s in my fridge, so don’t know for sure. Beer? Wine? Dunno. If I’m honest, probably. But even so, those are not adding up terribly high. On the other hand, if I’m careful, this could be a FD800, so we’ll see how it turns out.

In the meantime, the scale is being kind to me, so for now I’m content.

@songbirdme I remember those days, when Memorial Day was ON Memorial Day. The Monday thing has been the biggest part of removing meaning from our various holidays, IMHO. A “Disney Authorized Planner”? Sounds fascinating! What’s he actually DO?

@northerndawn Nice job on so little impact, weight-wise, from your lovely weekend with DS and family, and I’m so glad the graduation celebration, and now the ballet performance, was/is so enjoyable.

@snowflake56 I loved your description of sweet and savory foods found in the north of the Netherlands!

@i-hate-lettuce Your holiday sounds glorious, and I’m so glad that these six months have you in such a good place and far better than the previous six months. 💐💖

Oh, @flourbaby, I don’t even have words to communicate how much I hurt for you and your mom. I’m so sorry for all the trauma that’s been your life in these past months, and so glad that things are finally looking up. Hugs, strength and love to you! 💗😘🤗🌹 And, really, you’re only up ten pounds from a year ago? Even after all that’s been happening in your life in all these months? That sounds like a MASSIVE achievement on your part! 💪

@missybear What a frustration to be dealing with such a long bout of IBS! May it truly be resolved and you on your way to a downward trend again very soon!

@brightonbelle A Mexican-themed do in your garden tomorrow? How fun! Do tell us all about it when you’re done and have some time to chatter.

@at I hope your silence is simply that you’re having good things happen and keeping busy.

Today, I must read through a 19-page document and choose what mission projects to vote for…to say I’m overwhelmed at the thought doesn’t even begin to express my dread. But I only have until tomorrow evening, and I really don’t want to be that last-minute, so today’s the day. Have a grand weekend, everyone

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@daffodil2010 – I hope the next three weeks fly by and before you know it, the surgery will be behind you and you will be on the road to feeling great! I hope you can find a way to keep your mind off things while in this time of waiting. I’m a veteran of abdominal surgeries, and I can tell you that you will feel pretty good after the first 10-14 days, but don’t overdo. It does seem to take the full 6 weeks to not feel a bit bloated, but you really should be feeling pretty good by week 3, even if it’s a full on laparotomy instead of a laparoscopic surgery. The body is an amazing machine when it comes to healing, really.. Just treat yourself well, with healthy behaviors prior to surgery. Feel free to vent and ask for support when you are feeling anxious!

“Disney Authorized Planner” is one who puts together Disney vacations. And the best part, they do it for no cost to the customer as they are paid by Disney. This is our son’s company:

https://wishful-thinking.com/

@stitchincarol – DS not only plans, but has done all the web design for his site! We think he is pretty special.

Day 28 – USA/GA – NFD

Well, not sure why my post didn’t make it this morning. I was in a big rush, so I was probably logged out when I attempted it. Just reporting my lowest weight yet of 220.2 lbs this morning. Probably won’t make my 219 goal, but still a few days left, including my last FD on Sunday. We shall see. Good luck, everyone! Who’s hosting June’s challenge? 🙂

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1. Today is Day 29!!!!!

2. Belt NOTCH not belt not
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Day 29 – Ireland – NFD

Hi all! I’ve had such a busy week and so glad it’s Saturday… phew… and relax.

@flourbaby it’s so great to have you back 💖
I am so very sorry to hear about your lovely mum (who sounds just like mine… amazingly stoic even in the depths of Alzheimer’s and losing the love of her life). I’ve often felt like our mothers have been at the same stage of the illness.

What a terribly upsetting time for your mum and for your family. It’s so sad that this happened as even small changes to their surroundings can impact so much on the illness – such a horrible horrible illness. The surgery sounds awfully traumatic 😢 .

You are such a good daughter to your mum and I hope that all goes well with the house search and your plans for the near future 💕 . Please do look after yourself as this illness takes its toll on you too. I’m amazed that with all that you’ve had going on you are just 10lbs up but you know how quickly you can say goodbye to those temporary clingons 😂

I have had a busy week running around trying to sort my car, deliveries (never straight forward), work, doctors and yesterday had to bring mum for a procedure with one of her consultants… 1h45 wait! I was so annoyed … private hospital, elderly patient with Alzheimer’s – it really makes me angry but that doesn’t help anyone and she was so patient and brave. So must take a leaves🍃 from her book..

I am now away for the weekend with my bubble friends and the weather promises to be really good… 🙏 I feel I really need to wind down after the last few weeks where I’ve honestly felt burnt out from everything.. we walked down around the harbour last night and had takeaway from the local Italian. Delicious 🤤 . Some cycling and hiking later and more yum food tonight will be a tonic. Hotels etc open up next weekend as we begin to open the country up a little bit more. So there is light ahead…

I hope everyone is muddling along ok. We really are an amazing species…well I think so.. and just the fact that we are here.. checking in whenever we can, means we are trying… and that’s the most important 💪

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 29, London, UK, NFD

Well aren’t I feeling blessed this morning🙏!! Thanks to all for the sympathy and well wishes, I expected nothing less from this fantastic group.🤗
I’m with you @jaifaim, stoic, resilient, uncomplaining which is what makes it hard to bear, like you & your mum, I’m determined to be her advocate in all things and look after her to the best of my ability 🙏……………………………… what else could we do???

Anyhow, back to fasting!!! Whoop-whoop!!!

Yesterday’s FD went swimmingly!!! Managed on 2 soups for a total of 480 cals, I’m not counting the morning coffee calories …………… that’s purely medicinal!!! It was relatively easy as I was back in the office, it makes a change from sitting on my bum sipping wine in the afternoon!!! WFH was perfect for about 6months, I discovered Leslie in April last year, did at least 2 routines a day, fasted well at home or the 1st time, had a fantastic ADF month with liquid fasts and even hosted my 1st challenge!! Then all hell broke loose, Xmas vino did a number on me the New Year, as you know, brought its own challenges!! So when I said I was up 10lbs from this time last year, I think I was already a good 20lbs above my ATL (All Time Low) at that point!!😢😭😰
Anyway, I’ll keep going, keep trying, keep fasting, this isn’t a diet after-all, It’s a WOL and practice makes perfect …………………………. Although, I never said I was perfect😇, I let everyone else say that!!!!

@dvw, I guess you’ve joined @penz & I (and a few secret spooners!!) in our battle with the peanut butter jar!!!😂

Have a great weekend everyone & keep the faith😍

Day 29 – Rural Nebraska, USA – CD

Yesterday’s CD didn’t succeed…the bag of smoked almonds and I had an argument, and the bag won. 🤷‍♀️ Then it was a whole list of things that weren’t in the plan…But today is another day, so I’m giving myself some grace and trying again.

@songbirdme What a wonderful website; I can fully understand why you’re so smitten with that son of yours!

@northgeorgia What a LOVELY new low, congratulations!!!!!

@fivetwofan5252 Well, I’m with you: who the heck cares what the scales say when the clothes tell their own story, and a terrific story, at that. Congratulations!!! Have fun this weekend wearing those clothes for all the fun things you’ll be doing!

@flourbaby “Secret spooners” (referring to those who love PB), indeed: that made me laugh out loud! Hugs and prayers to you…quite literally. I found myself thinking of you at four in the morning yesterday, so said a quick prayer for healing for your mom. I’m seldom awake enough to think of prayers when I’m making a loo trip in the middle of the night, so I startled myself, LOL!

@northgeorgia I think that trying to mindful is absolutely all that you should require of yourself on vacation…it is, after all, VACATION. And you certainly are doing well this month; I think we’re all so eager to see you finally tip into the next set of numbers!

I just read some old posts and saw lots of names we haven’t heard from in awhile… @toady are you still here? @clemmi? And, of course, @michelinme? (@at I’m just assuming you’re busy…I hope!) There are plenty more, but those are the ones I came across in a quick look-see. I treasure those of you who are here and posting.

Well, it’s time to get my ribs into the sous vide. I hope you–no, WE–all have a lovely weekend with just the right amount of indulgence coupled with self-control!

Day 29. U.K. NFD.

I LOVE FASTING!!!!! I love 5:2!!!

Well the weirdest thing of all! My scales told me some great news this morning!

Yesterday I ate THREE meals, including going out to dinner …. and today the scales tell me I’ve lost nearly 3.5LBS!!!!

Weird how things work,eh?

So I’m very pleased to have the numeric confirmation….though as you do kindly say @stitchincarol, I was happy to subscribe to your thinking that we should let our clothes tell us how we are doing!

@dvw
@penz
@flourbaby
I’m also a Secret Spooner!! (Love that name @flourbaby) But I’m a Secret Spooner not of peanut butter though, but of Nutella!!

My Happy Scale app tells me that since I started this challenge in mid January, I’ve been losing at the rate of .25 lbs per week. But let’s just say the graph repressing that journey has been erratic, sporadic and quite the reverse tif any nice type of smooth downwards slope!

Anyway signing off now for my long weekend…. now where did I put that jar of Nutella …?!

Day 30 – Lake district UK – NFD

Good morning everyone

A glorious warm and sunny morning here, just as well, there’s a garden out there that has missed attention for the last 10 days!

Checked the scales this morning and not much of a surprise, put on 2 pounds!?!?

Rather surprised that it was so little to be honest, the last 10 days I’ve eaten everything put in front of me and being in Scotland the portions were generous to say the least! Plus I drank more rum than a Caribbean pirate on his holidays!
No idea why my drinking habits, preference for beer, change so much on holiday? However a week or two with FD’s adhered to will soon sort the weight gain, although this next weekend we’re at a local producers food festival and the following week we’re away again for another short break wandering the Galloway Hills!

Will try and have a proper read through the posts from the last 10 days when I get a proper chance.

Take care all.

Day 30-Ireland 🇮🇪 -NFD

Thank you so much @northerndawn for your kind words of encouragement, I really really do appreciate it. I know I will get through this, but it’s the waiting that is the worst now.

I was quite down yesterday, the dark thoughts regarding biopsies and possible results came to the forefront, and I needed a duvet day. However, later in the afternoon, I looked up certain things and websites regarding possible diagnosis and just got my head back into a better space. What will be, wil be, and worrying about something that hasn’t happened yet ( and may NOT happen), is no use to anyone.

Welcome back @flourbaby and so very sorry to hear about your poor Mum. Thinking of you.

Myself and DH get our vaccines tomorrow and as it’s the one shot Jaansen one we will be done & dusted. Woo hoo. Now that does cheer me up.

It’s a gorgeous sunny Sunday, I have bimbled in the garden for a while, now I am going to read. Have a great Sunday.

Day 30 USA – NFD

Quick check in before heading off to play piano at church. Too many carbs yesterday. That happens. Today will be better.

Onward and downward.

Day 30 – Rural Nebraska, USA – CD

I didn’t feel the best during the night Friday, and that succeeded in making food entirely uninteresting for most of Saturday, never a bad thing! And neither son is here today since they’re spending the day here tomorrow, so DH and I are eating in more moderation than Sundays sometimes see….again, never a bad thing!

It’s gloomy, rainy, and too cold to go outside without a coat–and this is Memorial Day Weekend!! Such strange weather. But the yard is sure liking the thorough watering, and I like not having to do the work to do so with hoses, so again, not a bad thing!

Hmm…I’m seeing a theme here!

@snowflake56 We’ll sure miss you, but your time of traveling and seeing friends and family sounds lovely. You’ve been a terrific host this month, and I’m sure we’ve all felt loved and nurtured from your close attention to each of us!

@fivetwofan5252 What delightful news!! Congratulations!!

@i-hate-lettuce Welcome home, and well done on so little gained. Enjoy bimbling in your garden–although, I suspect that, after ten days, it’ll be slightly more ambitious effort than mere bimbling. It would be in mine, anyway!

@dvw Good luck with the grass trimmer! Is it gas or electric? I have a tiny one that is nearly useless. Someday, I may replace it with a far better version…

@northgeorgia Well done on yet another milestone. It’s fun to read them accumulating!

@songbirdme The beautiful part of you saying, “today will be better,” is that you have a track record showing today WILL be better. You are an inspiration.

@northerndawn Have fun at your DD’s with family today!

My baked beans for tomorrow are entirely from scratch, starting with dry navy beans, and will soon be in the crockpot for a little over 24 hours. It’s a new recipe, but I don’t see how beans can go wrong, right? The red potatoes are just about cooked; when they’re cooled enough to handle, I’ll make the potato salad. The last thing I’m making today is the cake; I’ll wrap them and wait to frost the cake until tomorrow. This business of a menu that can all be prepared in advance is a rare thing for me, and I’m sure enjoying it!

Whatever you’re doing for the rest of May, may it bring you joy and cheerful contentment…and reasonable calories, LOL!

Day 31 AUS FD800

Last day of the May challenge!

Today the scales were kind and I’m 2.8k down from start of the month.

One more kilo and I’m at the top of my goal range – hoping to get closer to the bottom of that over the next month.

This is my 5th monthly challenge, and now almost a stone lighter than the start of the year.

Looking forward to hearing everyone’s reflections at the end of the month.

Day 31 – Lake district UK – FD

Good morning everyone

Looks like the warm weather has arrived in big style, yipee 🙂

@snowflake56 – why rum & not whisky, couple of reasons really, I do enjoy single malt whisky, but my preferences are the Islay single malts. Lagavulin in particular, but that’s now £60 a bottle so are the ‘go to’ birthday and Christmas presents!
As for rum, happy memories of the Caribbean holiday we dreamed of for years and finally got there when we both retired. We both enjoy rum cocktails ….

@stitchincarol – bimbling in the garden is going to be full time for the next few weeks (apart from we’re disappearing for another short 3 day break in June) Luckily we have arrangements with our friends to look after each others gardens/property while away on holidays etc. We got back Saturday and the planters were watered, the greenhouse as well, also the grass cut! All I had to do was get the strimmer out and tidy the edges, excellent.
However, friends 1 are away for the next 2 weeks as from Saturday, friends 2 are away from Thursday for 2 weeks and friends 3 area away from Saturday for 2 weeks. As from today going to be either 2 or 4 gardens to mind and water planters, plus cut the grass just as the weather get hot! (love it)

FD for me today, out for an early walk before the heat of the day, like the plants don’t forget to keep well watered during a FD particularly and especially while its hot 😉

Take care all.

Pocket list day 31
@litprof FD800
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce

Day 31 -Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

So strange, I posted on Saturday and Sunday and neither post actually…posted!!!! I hope this one does as I wanted to thank @northerndawn for the kind words re abdominal surgery, and I wanted to welcome back @flourbaby to the gang.

My posts were quite morose and full of dark thoughts so maybe that was the universe telling me not to put those thoughts in writing. I have had a bit of a down weekend but feeling better and determined to get my positive frame of mind back.

And hey, today is my vaccination day at long last!!!! I am getting the one shot Johnson & Johnson one so I will be done and dusted by noon. And DH is getting his this afternoon too, so both of us will be vaccinated by day’s end. Yay.

Lovely weather we are having. Have a great Monday. Thanks you @snowflake56 for your gracious hosting. ☺️☺️

Day 31 – UK – FD

I seem to have lost my way this last month and I’m sure that when I step on the scales tomorrow morning it will confirm this…….so June, mine and OH birthday month, will need to be controlled apart from the obvious birthday celebrations!!!!

Woke up feeling determined to get back on the fasting and eating sensibly on NFD path – Even did my 7am zoom Broga class on my own as OH wanted to eat an early breakfast before setting out for a long run before it gets too hot and busy on the fells!

It does not seem that anyone has volunteered to set up a Challenge for June 2021 so I’ll put up my hand to host this mid year challenge with a hope that it gets me back on track 🤞

@snowflake56 – thank you for hosting May – so sorry that I was not that involved and supportive during the month – I see that you are taking time out for some travelling and having a break but please do pop in and say a quick hello and tell us about your travels when you feel up to it – These are for you 💐 🤗🤗

No time to catch up properly with all the posts so hope everyone is keeping safe and healthy and doing better with their weight loss/maintenance than I have this past month……

I’m definitely joining today’s Pocket List for Day 31
@litprof FD800
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce
@fivetwofan5252 ?FD800
@at

“If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started, I was desperately wishing to be where I am now”

Day 31 – Canada – FD

Good morning. Well, I’ve lost one pound this month. Not quite the goal I set but it’s definitely better than gaining :).

@daffodil2010 – glad to hear you’re getting vaccinated.
@litprof – well done!
@snowflake56 – your travel plans sound wonderful, I hope you enjoy your time. Congrats on the weight loss, you’ve been so diligent. Good for you. Fantastic! It’s raining for the next few days so I’ll have to hold off with the grass trimmer. I bought a building lot last year and I have a house designer drawing up home plans. I hope it goes forward in September but building materials supply is precarious and prices have skyrocketed. I may have to wait until next year to break ground and hope that costs normalize.
@stitchincarol – I have an electric lawnmower and the worst thing is the dang 100ft cord I have to drag around and try not to run over, so I bought a battery operated trimmer. I hope it will work okay.

Take care all.

Pocket list Day 31
@litprof FD800
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce
@fivetwofan5252 ?FD800
@at
@dvw

Day 31 – USA/GA – NFD

Aww, weigh-in: 220 lbs. I didn’t make my May goal. But I was just a half pound away! So, hopefully in June we’ll get there. Really not sure what to set my goal for in June with the vacation interruption, but I’ll have a think over it today.

Good luck to our folks on the pocket lists today.

USA. Day 31. FD

Thought I would end the month with a bang and do a FD! :)Pocket list Day 31
@litprof FD800
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce
@fivetwofan5252 ?FD800
@at
@dvw
@ccco

Have a great day!