No-Nonsense November

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stitchincarol

2:58 pm
5 Nov 24
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Day 5 – Rural Nebraska, USA – WFD – 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️
Monday
Sunday 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️
Saturday 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️

My goal of three walks per day hasn’t been enthusiastically embraced in reality, LOL, but I’ll get there. I’m hopeful that I can work out a way to do two during my 2.5 hour break today, even as I run the errands I must accomplish, and then one when I get home tonight, all to remind myself I’m serious about this goal! 🤣

My weight is up–barely below 160. The thing is, I don’t understand why, in the same way I was a bit startled–pleased, but startled–that I was suddenly having such success over the last three weeks. So, who knows. The only thing I can do is meet each day’s goals, and I did meet yesterday’s goal of minimal eating, and will meat today’s goal of water only, and we’ll just see how the week plays out.

I just read all the posts, but as I was doing so I realized I had time to read and respond to a few, or read them all, so I chose the latter. It’s tough to miss a day or two, because it takes so long to get back on the chatter wagon, LOL!

I’m going to go get dressed, and then DH and I will walk up town–hmmm….that could be another 10 minute walk if we detour just a bit!–to vote and then I head off to Omaha to teach.

Have a grand one, everyone!

Pocket list – day 5
@northgeorgia
@flourbaby FD800
@stitchincarol WFD

Merryapple

10:05 pm
5 Nov 24
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Day 6 NZ NFD 69.6kg🏃🏼‍♀️

The Melbourne Cup 🐎 is over, Guy Fawkes and the bonfire in the property below me have passed without incident and I wonder what today will bring??!!
My hope is for a peaceful American election… Coverage of the results start at 4pm here.
I have walked up our volcanic cone and am off to the Spinners and Weaver’s Guild now.
Peace be with you

stitchincarol

1:57 am
6 Nov 24
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Day 5 second post

There was talk of soup recently, and I’ve been meaning to post this recipe; it’s one of our favorites and is super fast.

Quick Chicken and Corn Chowder
1 cup loose-pack frozen crinkle-cut carrots (I use all of a 12oz/340gr bag)
1/2 cup chopped onion (I put in more)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (I use GF for DS33’s sake)
1.5 cups milk (I use skim)
16.5 oz can cream-style corn
14.5 oz can chicken broth
12.5 oz can chunk-style chicken, not drained
2oz jar diced pimiento, drained
1/4 tsp pepper

In a large saucepan, cook and stir carrots and onion in butter until tender, about 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture, blend it together, then slowly stir in milk. Stir in corn, broth, chicken, pimiento, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Makes 4 servings
353 calories
14 g fat
46 cholesterol
35 carb
24 protein
But keep in mind these number are based on an exact adherence to the recipe.

We truly adore this soup, and it’s done in about 35 minutes flat; I hope someone here learns to love it as we do!

funshipfreddie

6:32 am
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

The rain has finally stopped, the sun is trying to come out & it might even reach 20 C today 🌤

Non-stop election news here. I just heard Trump has won the swing states of North Carolina & Georgia, but there’s still a long way to go 🗳 And some news about ‘Bonfire Night carnage’ as trouble flared across the UK with yobs clashing with the police. I’m sure that didn’t happen when I was a kid. I’m starting to sound like my dad 😅

@flourbaby – I didn’t even consider cherry liqueurs containing alcohol, duh?! It does mention alcohol in the ingredients, but it must be a negligible amount, because they’re displayed with all the other chocolates in the store & so presumably can be sold to children..? 🤔

@northgeorgia – I hope your Tuesday FD was a success 💪

@missybear – I’m sure a no-nonsense November & plenty of RESOLVE will shift your unwanted holiday baggage 🎯

@stitchincarol – I’m embarrassed to admit I only managed 4400 steps yesterday?! I need to get a grip. I WILL hit 10,000 today AND tomorrow to make amends🏃

@molij – I don’t think my cat would appreciate loud fireworks either. I’m not a fan. They’re only really a problem here on New Years Eve. But most Wednesdays are an ordeal for Boo Boo when our garden service comes round with their hideously loud strimmers & leaf blowers 🙀

Happy Hump Day! 🐫

jaifaim

8:44 am
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 – Ireland – FD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽‍♀️ 🌾

Happy Wednesday everyone… just a quick check in.
Out late last night and work early this morning..
keeping on – keeping on 😀
A good FD is really badly needed today… my numbers are weirdly inching back up… I wonder is it water retention actually.. have been quite focused since Nov 1.
Will see…

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Pocket List – Day 6 – 🥝
@jaifaim

BrightonBelle

9:48 am
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 UK FD

2nd fast day of the week so I’ll join you @jaifaim

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Pocket List – Day 6 – 🥝
@jaifaim
@brightonbelle

Excelsior12309

10:43 am
6 Nov 24
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Day 6-No. VA USA-FD
Well, I am not pleased with our election results and I am somewhat ashamed of my countrymen and women. Perhaps I will do a fast day.
Definitely feeling “down”!

NorthGeorgia

12:10 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 234 lbs. My FD was somewhat successful. Instead of soup, my mom made some buttery tortellini. Errrrgggg…. So it was likely a FD800 if anything. But down two pounds, so I consider it a success. Like @excelsior12309, I am not happy with the results of the election, but I understand — many times people vote based on the lightness of their purse. I’ll be encouraged to get back on track with my fasting in any case 🙂

FlourBaby

12:40 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6, London, UK, FD800

Managing to stick to my FD800’s within about 100cals ……I say ‘within’ but I really mean +100!!🤣🤣

Baffled by the US election result, as @northgeorgia said, I understand economic factors play a huge part, but I don’t think anybody has a magic wand, the entire world is hurting in their pockets. I’m quite fearful of what’s to come ……………. and I don’t even live there!!😱

Anyhow, it’s a quick one from me as I’m flat out at work as usual!!!

Keep the faith folks, we can do this!!!

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” –C.S. Lewis

stitchincarol

1:13 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 – Rural Nebraska, USA – NFD
🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️- 5

I’m struggling to figure out how to track my 15 walks/week, LOL, so I think I’ll just have a second line with the current number. When I walked up to vote yesterday morning–giving me my second walk of the day–there were over THIRTY people in line! I’ve never, ever had more than a couple of people in front of me in the past, so that was rather stunning. So DH and I went back around 7 last night–giving me my fourth walk for the day–when there were only five people in front of us. The one thing I haven’t yet heard is a comparison of how many voted this election compared to past elections, but the casual conversations I had throughout the day said everyone was finding lots of people waiting to vote.

@funshipfreddie Well, even with all the walking I did yestserday, I still only got to 7700 steps, so no apologies are needed to me! If it’s any comfort, I knew that the Cherry Liquer Chocolates were not alcohol–it’s a very misleading name!

@jaifaim I too have inching-up numbers, so let’s grab hands and be full of RESOLVE together, shall we?

I couldn’t stay awake last night to watch the returns, and was asleep on the sofa by 9:30, and went right back to sleep, so even though I’m up early, I feel good for a solid night’s sleep…that always makes a day better, doesn’t it?

Okay, I’m off to see what I can accomplish. Have a grand one, everyone!

ccco

1:42 pm
6 Nov 24
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USA. Day 6. FD

Thank you, FUNSHIPFREDDIE, for taking over! I almost forgot to change into the new month! LOL

Anyway, I am still here and joining today’s pocket list.

Pocket List – Day 6 – 🥝
@jaifaim
@brightonbelle
@ccco

A new month! I get to start again! Hope everyone is having a great day!

MoliJ

3:16 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 North Wales NFD

Today was going to be a Fast Day but I have decided to make it a NFD. Very sad and a bit worried about the result of the election. I have found it fascinating following it over the last few months but do not understand the result.

@funshipfreddie. I read about the problems in Scotland when I woke up. Personally I think it’s time that they stopped selling them to the public. I am however in favour of organised firework displays.

@stitchincarol I am trying to increase my steps. I was doing 10,000 plus a day but I am unable to do so at the moment. Trying to increase the distance I walk a little bit more each day.

@excelsior12309 @flourbaby and @northgeorgia joining you in feeling down, baffled and fearful. That’s why today is not a FD for me.

Sending much love to you all.

MissyBear

7:05 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

DH and I naughtily shared a bottle of wine last night…..not easy to break free of holiday habits. Behaving myself today!

Merryapple

9:47 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 NZ FD 69.2kg 🏃🏼‍♀️

I watched DT’s speech before going to bed and woke up thinking is this beginning of billionaires taking over governments?? And the world…?? Like a James Bond movie…
Ditto @flourbaby…
I’m off up the maunga on my own to blow out the cobwebs…

Pocket List Thursday 💨 🕸️
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@molij
@merry🍎

Iona72

10:29 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6 NE England NFD

This is turning into Naughty November, I’ve really lost my way these last few days. Eating gone to pot, step count down. Tomorrow I am Back To It! 💪
All seemed to go well for DH and his skin cancer removal, awaiting biopsy result.
Shocked to hear election result, still trying to process.

Penz

11:23 pm
6 Nov 24
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Day 6, NFD, Aus

Had a great time away but, of course, far too indulgent. Fortunately, yesterday I was still so full from the festivities that it turned into an impromptu FD. Which is good, because I had completely forgotten we’d booked in lunch with friends today which would have blown my usual Thursday FD out the window.

Still catching up on everyone’s news…

stitchincarol

4:09 am
7 Nov 24
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Good grief, people. Get a grip. More than half the voters wanted Donald Trump, so that can’t be hideous, terrifying, shocking, or confusing–and this, in fact, a joyful day for me.

I’ll be back when you’ve gotten over it. Or, let me know if I’m not welcome any more, because I’m sure feeling like a freak given how you’re all reacting.

And if it’s not clear, my reaction is far feeling hurt and insulted than anger.

Which is why politics should NEVER be a topic of conversation on this forum.

funshipfreddie

7:41 am
7 Nov 24
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Day 7 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

I clocked up 10,700 steps yesterday 😇 but struggling to get back into the LCHF despite my mini-break of only 4 days. Today will be a good FD 💪

@iona72 – ‘Naughty November’ indeed 😂 Yes, let’s get back to it – today!

@molij – it is fascinating, the whole US election process. How a candidate can potentially win the popular vote yet still lose the election

@excelsior12309 – I hope you’ve cheered up by now. Those ‘four more years’ will fly by.

@penz – welcome back. I’m trying to imagine you standing in a queue on one leg! 🤣 Don’t you get some odd reactions? 🤸

@ccco – there you are! 😅 Welcome to ‘No-Nonsense November’.

@merryapple – 69.2 & a FD today! 🎯

@stitchincarol – no, don’t leave?!! I was shocked to read your post. You’re absolutely right – this forum is not the place for political discussions. But it was only natural for people to express their views on such a momentous day. And I think they were expressed with sincerity & respect. What a dull world it would be if we were all the same? I think this guy Scott Jennings summed up the mood of most of the nation on CNN, in front of a group of nonplussed presenters, “..they’re not garbage, they’re not Nazis, they’re just regular working people who get up & go to work every day & are trying to make a better life for their kids, and they feel like they’ve just been told to shut up…” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMfLIAEttrM

Sending RESOLVE to us Thursday fasters! 💪🎯

Pocket List – Thursday/Day 7 💨 🕸️
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@molij
@merry🍎

Penz

8:34 am
7 Nov 24
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second post.

I only logged in to say my NFD morphed into a OMAD which I’m happy about.

Funnily enough, no one gives me odd looks #funshipfreddie, probably because just about everyone else but me standing in a queue is peering down at their mobile phones!

Don’t leave us @stitchincarol! I agree, politics is one of those topics we should steer safely clear of in this forum. However, in this particular case, the US has an enormous impact on global affairs which is why it has been of so much interest to so many of us and thus became a topic of conversation. I always feel that, at least on these pages, we all treat each other with respect and support, knowing that everyone’s views are shaped by their own experience, values and knowledge, regardless of whether those views align with our own. So of COURSE you’re still welcome, and I am absolutely positive that no one’s comments about the outcome of the election were intended as a personal attack on you. And I am so very sorry that you have been hurt by that. I do hope to see your bubbly self back on Day 8!!

jaifaim

8:44 am
7 Nov 24
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Day 7 – Ireland – CD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽‍♀️ 🌾

Hi all, hoping you are all ok.
Yesterday was an emotional day for many and I do believe people should be able to express their emotions even if they have different beliefs. Some of us were in shock and others happy… that’s life… we share our emotions and move on… 💕
I agree that this forum is not the place for political discussion but it is a safe space to share our emotions and the impact those emotions have on our day and I think that’s important.
I hope everyone has a nice day and that we all stay together.. we disagree on many things on a daily basis but let’s not let that get between us… 💕
I like eggs 🤣 I know some don’t…

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

NorthGeorgia

12:01 pm
7 Nov 24
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Day 7 – USA/GA – FD

Weigh-in: 236 lbs. Although I’m in a rocking chair around 235, that is far better than being around 240 as I was a month ago! Maybe I can push it lower before the Thanksgiving holiday gets here.

Pocket List – Thursday/Day 7 💨 🕸️
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@molij
@merry🍎
@northgeorgia

MissyBear

12:20 pm
7 Nov 24
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Day 7 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FD

We’ve got people coming to view our house tomorrow morning so I’m busy tidying and cleaning today. We don’t think the viewers are a good prospect as they don’t have their property on the market so they possibly haven’t even made a definite decision about moving home. I may have mentioned this before, I hate having the house on the market 😬🤣 but at least it’s keeping me busy today so I’m guaranteed a successful FD🤞

I see I’m not alone in being naughty in November so far 😳 we need to turn it around into the planned no nonsense month. I’m concerned if I don’t shift a few pounds this month even more will stick to the gain next month during…..is it too early to use the C word?🎄

Pocket List – Thursday/Day 7 💨 🕸️
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@molij
@merry🍎
@northgeorgia

AT

12:47 pm
7 Nov 24
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Day 7 – UK – FD
Day 5-6 NFD

Ticking along here but very busy atm but logging on today as attempting my 2nd FD for the week

@merryapple – yes the one and same Michael Crawford….hard to imagine but he did have a good voice too……very talented!!
@iona72 – hope your DH procedure went well and he is now recovering
@stitchincarol – I was so sad to read your post………Personally I was relieved to read that the elections were peaceful – this forum is not the place for political discussions but some were in shock and others happy…….we share our emotions and move on……but PLEASE DON’T LEAVE we love reading your posts and your support to all is very much valued and appreciated xx

Joining the pocket list as I will need support/motivation to stick to a FD – I have my Book Club this evening but the plan is not to eat or consume alcohol there 🤞I will stick to drinking sparkling mineral water!!!!

Pocket List – Thursday/Day 7 💨 🕸️
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@molij
@merry🍎
@northgeorgia
@at

ccco

2:04 pm
7 Nov 24
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USA. Day 7. FD

Pocket List – Thursday/Day 7 💨 🕸️
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@molij
@merry🍎
@northgeorgia
@at
@ccco

Have a great day, everyone!

MoliJ

3:01 pm
7 Nov 24
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Day 7 North Wales FD

Hoping for a successful fast day today. I am feeling quite hungry though.

Pocket List – Thursday/Day 7 💨 🕸️
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@molij
@merry🍎
@northgeorgia
@at
@ccco

Have a good day everyone

ccco

7:57 pm
7 Nov 24
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USA. Day 7 FD

Today’s FD is going well. Thank goodness because yesterday’s didn’t go as well! I hope everyone is having a good day. The weather here is very warm for this time of year but I am enjoying it. I only wish we would have some rain. We haven’t had any in 30 days!

Merryapple

10:52 pm
7 Nov 24
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Day 8 NZ NFD 86.9kg

@iona72 Glad to hear your DH has got through his surgery. My plastic surgeon said well over half his practice now is sun damage… I’ve had two melanomas excised… Melanomas can pop up anywhere whereas basal and squamous cell develop on the sunburnt site.
@penz Glad you had a great weekend and your FD / OMAD was so easy😄. On days like this it can be a relief to rebalance!!
@northgeorgia It sounds like you’re getting things together this month 💪
@stitchincarol We admire and value your input into our wee group and certainly want you here. I’m happy that you are feeling joyous about the election results.
I am saddened though to read your post about feeling angered by those of us who are of a different political persuasion and posted about it. We should all be able to express ourselves and celebrate our differences with tolerance. That’s how we learn from each other 🤔😊
@jaifaim Keep going!! A WOOSH will be heading your way!!
You brought to mind the example of an egg. In NZ losing an international rugby match sends the country into morose despair and has a much greater effect on the national psyche than any election!!
@missybear Keeping your house SO tidy must be a nightmare!!! I always manage to get through December but it’s after Xmas with leftovers everywhere that I get into trouble 😅
@at Remember!! Two hands on the book tonight!!!!
@ccco Hope your new garden plants are coping OK. Do you have to water them?
@molij I’m sure those hungry FDs are the losing weight days!! Sending 💪!!
@funshipfreddie How did your FD go?? It’s amazing how easy it is to take the brakes off on weekends away…
I’ve got a kg to drop now for this month. My brother and one nephew are coming up from Wellington to give me a hand😅next week. However that means 3 meals every day😬

Be a Weekend Warrior!!

Pocket List Friday💧
@at FD800

Penz

12:26 am
8 Nov 24
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Day 8, NFD, Aus

I did a successful OMAD yesterday. Funny how I be can really hungry the night off a FD or OMAD but then wake up the next day not being hungry, and settling back into my normal ZBC routine.

Good luck with the open day @missybear. It only takes the one super interested buyer so here’s hoping they fall in love with your place.

Have a great weekend everyone!

funshipfreddie

7:23 am
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 70.8 kg

Back on track after an effortless FD, & half a kilo down from Monday’s weigh-in. I got started on making a couple of mosaic Xmas ornaments & before I knew it, it was 8 pm & I hadn’t given food a thought.

@jaifaim – I love what you said; so much division in the world right now, we don’t need to add to it on this forum ☮️

@missybear – 🤞🤞 for the viewing today! 🏡 I remember the torment of having to keep my apartment ‘on-show ready’ after I put it up for sale. Luckily it sold very quickly. The ‘C’ word 😅 It seems to start earlier every year?! I’m expecting to see Easter eggs in the shops any day now 🐣

@molij – I hope you had a successful FD, despite feeling hungry. There are lots of ways to deal with unwelcome hunger. I think the best ones are just changing how we think about it. E.g. tell yourself that the hunger is just proof that the fat is melting away. Also, that it’s just temporary. Whether you eat or not, the hunger will subside in a few minutes, so don’t dwell on it. And of course, whatever you want to eat, you can – tomorrow! I agree, fireworks shouldn’t be sold to the public. In SA you need a license to sell them, but anyone over 16 can buy them. Madness 🤯

@merryapple – you typed 86.9 on your heading?! I’m relieved to see on the spreadsheet it’s actually 68.9, & I’m sure you’ll exceed your goal this month 🎯
Maybe you can make your 3 meals very small meals next week? I finished up chatting to a couple at my regular coffee shop for over an hour yesterday. They had food but I just had coffee & it didn’t bother me at all. But then last week at my friends’ place I didn’t even attempt a CD on Thursday.

@at – I hope your Book Club didn’t get in the way of a successful FD. I’ve never attended a book club, no idea how they work. I don’t think I’d enjoy it though, as I’m not a naturally chatty person. Especially in front of a group of people 😳

@northgeorgia – less than 3 weeks til Thanksgiving, but plenty of time to push that 236 way down before then 🎯💪

Happy Fri-yay y’all! 🍹

FlourBaby

8:44 am
8 Nov 24
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Day 8, London, UK, FD800

MIA yesterday, work is stressful as, despite saying things would stay the same, there are going to be some changes at work and being self employed, they may affect me!!😲😲

As I say @stitchincarol, each to their own, no judgement just opinions❤❤, You love a WFD I detest them with a passion (mainly because the following NFD becomes an EFS day!!🤭)…………………… I would be upset if you left us I look forward to your lengthy chatty posts & it would be another thing I blamed DT for😁 so there; you CAN’T leave now!!!🤣🤣

@missybear, it’s a shame they’re not in a secure buying position, perhaps they have a secret stash of cash waiting for the perfect house……… yours!!!🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

@ccco, they reported on the news this morning that we’ve had a total of 18hrs of sunshine in the last 11 days!!!! I’ll swap weather with you if I could!!!

@merryapple, does that mean 3 meals for you too just to be sociable?? Make sure you stick a huge salad in the middle of the table, you won’t do too much damage that way ……….. I hope!!!🙏🏼

@funshipfreddie, I heard a comedian on telly saying he was disgusted with the huge amount of Xmas things on the shelves, there’s just not enough space left for the Easter stuff!!!🤣🤣

Ok, better get to work before they sack me!!😲………….. Not funny!

“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” – Brian Tracy

funshipfreddie

8:51 am
8 Nov 24
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2nd Post – Day 8

@flourbaby – you’re hilarious! 🤣

Pocket List – Day 8 🍳
@at FD800
@flourbaby FD800

BrightonBelle

9:23 am
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 UK NFD

Phew ! Just had a quick catch up on yesterdays posts – hope electiongate is behind us and I do hope you stay @stitchincarol

Fairly pleased with this mornings weigh in , have an early flight in the morning to Sicily and as I managed to stay steady on last months trip hoping to repeat , see you all in a week or so 🇮🇹👋

MoliJ

9:48 am
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 North Wales NFD

Not too bad a fast day yesterday. Going to try and eat mindfully over the weekend.

@ccco glad you had a good fast day. Hope you have some rain soon.

@funshipfreddie. I have to confess I have nearly bought all of my C presents. I like to spread the cost out.

@stitchincarol hope you come back soon.

@flourbaby hope your work settles down and becomes less stressful

@at I have always wanted to join a book club. Unfortunately there are none by me. What book have you been reading?

@merryapple have a lovely time with your brother and nephew.

@missybear hope your house viewing goes well. We are putting our house up for sale at the end of January. We are having to wait until then because I can’t do any lifting until after Christmas and I want to do a bit of decluttering before we advertise it. I am dreading the whole process but it must be done.

@brightonbelle hope your trip to Sicily is brilliant.

Have a good day everyone and a lovely weekend.

FlourBaby

9:52 am
8 Nov 24
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2nd post, Day 8,

Clearly procrastinating …………….

@funshipfreddie🥰

@brightonbelle, I’m not sure if I’m jealous 🌞😎⛱ ……….or scared for you 🍷🍝🍰!!! Nope, definitely jealous😁

Ok, I really need to do some work now!!!!

Iona72

11:05 am
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 NE England NFD

Must do better today, the scale is moving in the wrong direction. Salad lined up for lunch so a step in the right direction. Not done so many steps whilst DH is recovering – but will be back to normal soon hopefully.
Stay strong over the weekend everyone!!

NorthGeorgia

11:54 am
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 234 lbs. The see-saw continues! @funshipfreddie Going to really try to see the 220s again — maybe I can at least get it to around 230 before Turkey day 🙂

MissyBear

2:22 pm
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Yesterdays FD was good and its gone 2pm and I haven’t had brunch yet because I can’t decide what I want to eat. Getting hungry but surprisingly not ravenous.

As suspected the people who viewed our house aren’t a serious prospect, I think they are just researching the market before deciding whether to put their house up for sale. We’re considering taking ours off the market until next spring. DH is on waiting lists for a couple of medical procedures and as he should be getting towards the top of the list for a cardiac ablation in December it would be good to get that sorted without the added stress of a home sale/purchase. After the upset of losing a sale during the summer I would like a break from thinking about it and the work of maintaining the house in show home tidiness!

I still can’t decide what to have for brunch so I’m obviously not proper hungry. I have however decided to have a Friday night 🍷with dinner this evening 😉

Whatever you’re doing today, enjoy 🤗

jaifaim

2:56 pm
8 Nov 24
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159.3lbs

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well on this rather glum Friday…. Dying to see some sun here BUT it has been dry for nearly two weeks now so that’s good. @ccco it’s warmer than usual here too but I’d wager it’s much colder than where you are!
Thank you @merryapple – I have faith 😆 but no whoosh just as yet… but I’m here and with you in the pursuit of whooshness.
By the way, I am eating lots of kiwis right now! Whole! It’s your fault but I love it… guess what kiwis help with as well as fibre and vitamin c, sleep! It’s early days but I’m definitely reporting better sleep after a week of Kiwi in the evening. You may think I’m crazy gang, but look it up… 🥝🥝🥝
@stitchincarol I really hope we see you here today and please know that we would miss you so so much if you decide to leave our lovely group 💕 please don’t 🙏
@missybear – all the very very best today 🏡. I’ve never had a house up for sale and hope I never do 😂😂.
@iona72 I’m glad to hear your DH is recovering ❤️‍🩹… we can do this and get the scale to work with us 💪
@at I hope your book club went really well! I’m back on track with reading which I’m thrilled about… the holiday was a great reset for that.
On the subject of sparkling water… one thing I noticed in the USA is that it is very difficult to find sparkling water in the shops… it was a mystery to me… does anyone know why it’s not that popular in America?
@brightonbelle ooohh enjoy!!!!! Bring back some sun ☀️!!
@flourbaby sorry to hear about the work pressure but glad to see it doesn’t affect your lovely sense of humour 😂♥️😂

@funshipfreddie well done on a great FD… 🎉
I think you may be a better chatter than you give yourself credit for… as you had a lovely long chat with strangers yesterday but I hear you when it comes to groups… my work involves a lot of working with large groups but in my personal life I much prefer catch-ups of 4 people max… I tend to sit and listen if I’m in bigger groups…

@penz well done to you too on the OMAD – nothing feels easy for me right now but looking forward to getting back to that zone.
@molij – bravo to you too! Everyone is inspiring me!!

Just finished making my turmeric and ginger shots, next up is homemade GF granola and that’s me set for weekend breakfasts. Normally ZBC on weekdays. 👍👍

Onward and downward ⬇️

We rise by lifting others 💕

jaifaim

3:01 pm
8 Nov 24
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@missybear – sorry to see your 🏡 update….just spotted it… but it would be good for you to be able to relax and focus on your DHs care over the next little while… 💕💕

ccco

4:58 pm
8 Nov 24
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USA. Day 8. FD

Pocket List Day 8

@at FD800
@flourbaby FD800
@ccco

Yesterday, I got so stressed out that I ruined my fast last night! Put myself right back on the pocket list and will try again! Back when I was younger, I could always go for a run when I was stressed but I have gotten too old! :(. Unfortunately, I haven’t yet found a substitute for it. An evening glass of wine doesn’t help!

Merryapple, thank you for asking about my plants. They are really showing distress, especially my grass. I thought of watering them but my spickets are shut down for the winter! 🙁

@iona72, I am glad your husband’s surgery went well. The sun can do so much damage!

@penz, I know what you mean. If I eat a certain amount of food one day, especially if it is too much food, I don’t feel so hungry the next day. That seems to happen when I go on a WF, too. It diminishes my appetite.

@missybear, one of my best friends just had an ablation and it went very well. I think she is a little bored sitting at home resting for two weeks. I am sure his ablation will go well. I haven’t personally sold or bought a house in quite a few years but I have been watching my daughter go through all this. Much has changed over the years. My daughter must have thought she would never find a house because it took a few years. She finally found one but a few bids went in above what she and her husband offered, so she thought she wouldn’t have it either. Nevertheless, she was really lucky. The owner like them so much that they picked my daughter’s bid. How wonderful but she is still trying to sell her townhouse! They just lowered their price. This all is so confusing to me!

@flourbaby, who could understand how the weather works anymore. It seems to be feast or famine. If you could, we would love a little rain sent our way! 🙂

Take care, everyone!

michelinme

7:41 pm
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 UK CD

Helloooo! Short intro – F60 London. In September I landed back on the waggon for the second time round (2017-18 lost 40lbs, maintained for a few years then covid – long covid – health issues + emotional eating, put it back on.) I came back here my heaviest ever, lost 11lbs to end October then went on retreat … where they ate nothing but bread!

so… I came back from my lovely retreat on Sunday evening but have been Full On Hectic since then – and not stopped yet. I puffed up hugely with the monks/nuns bread diet – at least one meal/day was bread&cheese, and the other meal was carb heavy. Plus I ate chocolate. So I came back puffy as all heck and had to hit the ground running… Since then… This week I have crawled back down to 84.5kg/186lb, tho strangely my fat suit has shrunk slightly while I’ve been away. I’m still here and motivated by my FD800 x 12 weeks friend who is now 15kg down!!! And woohoo – my wheels are finally sorted 🙂

I missed you – and looking forward to catching up with posts.This is not a great month for fasting because i’m all over the country for part of the next 3 weeks – from York to Bristol to somewhere I don’t remember – but I’ll be catching up with posts and posting and fasting as often as I can. Hanging onto you and the waggon for dear life!

ccco

11:23 pm
8 Nov 24
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USA. Day 8 FD

Welcome back, michelinme. I remember you from quite awhile ago. Welcome back! that 40 lbs. you had lost is admirable. I am right here for you. I am a bit into some emotional eating right now, myself and it has been a trial and tribulation! Evenings are my witching hour and I am in it right now, trying to must up all my strength to stop! I wish you the best on your journey! 🙂

MissyBear

11:41 pm
8 Nov 24
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Day 8 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 2nd post

@ccco sending you virtual hugs and strength to resist temptation in your witching hour……and if emotions insist you must have something, try to make it a little something and absolutely savour it 🤗

Penz

1:03 am
9 Nov 24
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Day 9, NFD, Aus

Have you tried the gold kiwi fruit @jaifaim? I find them a nice change from the original green fleshed ones. Hope you get your 5:2 mojo back soon.

I went to a book club once. I was surprised how serious my fellow book clubbers were and how they really analysed the book in depth. I had always thought a book club was just an excuse for a get together over wine and was horribly ill prepared. I didn’t go back!

You have a lot going on @missybear – remember to take care of you.

Good luck on the work front @flourbaby. Nothing so stressful as uncertainty.

Well I better get back to the garden. Still lots of work to do and the weather is quickly warming up where it will be uncomfortable to work in.

funshipfreddie

7:03 am
9 Nov 24
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Day 9 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

@michelinme – welcome back, & to No-Nonsense November! 🤗

@missybear – so sorry the potential sale didn’t pan out. Just one buyer, that’s all it takes! A friend of mine has just sold her mum’s house (she’s gone into a care home) in Southampton. It sold two days after going on the market – for £2000 more than the asking price.

@flourbaby – I hope the uncertainty & stress at your workplace is resolved soon!

@brightonbelle – bon voyage again! ✈️ 🇮🇹🍕

@jaifaim – the retired couple I was chatting to at the coffee shop aren’t strangers, but I only know them from there. They’re regulars like me, & they started chatting to me just after I moved to Port Elizabeth a couple of years ago. It sounds like it’s election time for Ireland now 🗳 🇮🇪

@molij – I’m envious that you’ve bought all your pressies already. Apart from making ornaments I haven’t given it a thought. But I’m not leaving it til the last minute this year, like I usually do.

@penz – I don’t think I’d enjoy a book club like that either! 😅 And I never even thought about wine at those occasions, so maybe it’s just as well I haven’t been to one.

@ccco – I hope your FD worked out yesterday? You don’t say what got you stressed out though? Have you tried breathing exercises, like alternate nostril breathing? It usually works for me. As for late-night snacking, if you’re not hungry then it’s just a bad habit you need to break. Try having your evening meal later if you are feeling hungry though. Or have a hot drink instead. Keep your hands busy if you’re watching TV, by doing a crossword, or play a game on a gadget. If you’re still scoffing your grand-kids treats, then maybe stash them somewhere it’ll be a hassle to get to them. Or only buy them on the day you see the grandchildren.

@iona72 – I’m resolving to have a no-nonsense weekend – to be a Weekend Warrior, as @merryapple puts it – with another Sunday FD tomorrow. It’s a great way to kick off a new week, getting the first FD out of the way 💪

First UK death linked to weight-loss jab:-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14058411/Nurses-death-UK-NHS-weight-loss-jab-Mounjaro.html

Have a great weekend everyone 🌤🌈

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” ~ Jim Rohn

jaifaim

8:11 am
9 Nov 24
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Day 9 – Ireland – CD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽‍♀️ 🌾

Happy weekend all!
I had a good CD yesterday with a meal out with friends and a concert. I feel my brain has slightly shifted back to focus setting. 🙂 it’s such a relief – was really flailing there for a while.. Damned holidays!! 😛

Hi @michelinme- it’s great to have you back 💕

@penz I have tried them! 🥝 And love them and am eating them skin and all… they aren’t furry at all. I have never joined a book club but my sisters are in one which is mostly a social catch up after a little bit of initial book chat.. they have great nights and sore heads after 😂😂 I know some can be quite serious but I suppose it depends on the group..

@funshipfreddie sounds like a lovely catch up spot… ☕️. Im off to my little local cafe now ♥️☕️♥️ best way to start the weekend. Best of luck with your Sunday FD — I’ll join you as a weekend warrior 🏹. Not FDing but keeping focus. Cycling both days so will need fuel.
Yes we go to the polls on November 29. 🗳️ The worst thing is that every lamppost in the country will be covered in posters from early this morning 🙄

@ccco evenings have been my challenge in the past two months… the days have gone super well but getting home and not keeping active enough and having the wrong foods here really threw me… last week I got back to walking or keeping busy in the evening and it’s helped to get me back on track. The weather has also helped 🙏

Ok off to battle 🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

NorthGeorgia

1:35 pm
9 Nov 24
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Day 9 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 235 lbs. Up a few ounces today, but down about a pound overall from last week.

MissyBear

2:02 pm
9 Nov 24
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Day 9 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Cooking venison casserole with lentils and lots of root vegetables for this evening, it will be served with a couple of glasses of Malbec. I am a little concerned that I’m over using the red medicine to cope with life’s stresses and 5:2 is becoming 5 days of wine and 2 days of abstinence 😳 so I have decided that for the rest of the month I will use the wine emoji on the spreadsheet every day I have a drink….…the plan being that the truth in picture form will shock me into restraint…..or will at least add some colour to our spreadsheet 😂

@funshipfreddie on the bbc website yesterday I read that there have been a few deaths linked to weight loss injections. Scary when the UK government are proposing to offer the treatment to obese unemployed people to help them become better able to enter the work place (and off state benefits).

Wishing everyone a relaxing and enjoyable weekend 🤗

Merryapple

8:17 pm
9 Nov 24
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Day 10 NZ NFD 70kg👀

It’s a blip!! My brother turned up on Friday night not next Tuesday…??? I wasn’t home so scrambled back to house quite unprepared for two extras in the household… An extra bottle of milk smoothed things over along with eating out y’day. We went to a lovely wee Italian place last night with Alex’s two cousins. I had gnocchi swimming in a creamy truffle sauce😋 Not the low cal choice but hey!! I will be preparing tonight’s evening meal chez nous.
Still try to be a Weekend Warrior with no in betweens!!
We’re off soon for a Westie and Scottie club walk at our largest city park followed by a sausage sizzle 🥴

I am a WW! I am a WW! I am a WW! I am a WW!

Penz

2:10 am
10 Nov 24
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Day 10, NFD, Aus

Yum, @missybear! I suppose it’s too late to invite myself over for your venison casserole dinner? I chuckled at your ‘red medicine’ phrase. I too am a frequent self-doser and need to cut back. DTF seems too high a mountain for me to climb but I’ll get there.

Still WW’ing @merryapple?

Sad not to see @stitchincarol back.