Day 19 – USA/GA – FD

Weigh-in: 217 lbs. Yes, not a great number, but on the way to a reset. Only a 2 lb gain over yesterday. My temporary goal is to get my “high days” back to under 215, and my “low days” to around 210. If I can accomplish that, then I can return to thoughts of the 200s. My plan is to start doing ZBCs on all NFDs where I’m not breaking a fast (I find I do need a few simple protein/fats from a handful of nuts to restart my system after a WFD, or else I risk my stomach rebelling over the simplest foods), and to think about all the Fung-based ideas that helped me over the 2021 plateau. Sugar is a monster that always creeps back in. That thing needs to be kept caged and enjoyed from a distance!

Pocket list for Thursday
@linda.b
@northgeorgia
@snowflake56 FD800
@i-hate-lettuce
@brightonbelle

Day 19 – 16:8 CD

Same old things going on here. Yesterday FD went easy.

My youngest niece graduates HS tonight, hard for me to believe.

The outdoor kittens from last summer/fall have grown up and we don’t see so much of them anymore. But one of them, the friendliest, is definitely tiny compared to his brothers. I noticed he barely eats and I’m wondering if he has a problem with a tooth. I have started putting down some soft food for him and he’s digging in, so maybe that is it.

My legs are oh so sore – it is obvious I have been avoiding weight exercise for far too long. Trying to stay on track now.

Your holidays all sound wonderful, and still keeping good healthy thoughts headed to @stitchincarol. @penz, I’m so glad you are happy at the new job.

Off to meet the day!

Day 20 – Friday – Gold Coast Queensland Australia – NFD 🌸🌻🌺🌼🌷

Friday, another week gone! For me, just three FUN DAYS (FD) left till the end of the month. My, how fast NURTURING MAY has flown, just fluttered by 🦋🦋🦋!
Yesterday (FUN DAY) was absolutely chaotic work wise and didn’t throw in the towel until after midnight and up early this morning to slay some more dragons today! So quite tired and need to put in a BIG work effort today to try to get on top of my caseload.

Won’t ramble on, but good vibes to all those with COVID and other challenges and wishing you all improvement today and over the weekend. 😍🥰🤗
And, all those on holidays and about to go on holidays, enjoy enjoy enjoy!🤩🤩

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

cheerie dearies

It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” – Darwin (and congratulations to all of us as we are COMMITTED to change!♥♥♥)

Day 20, Germany, FD800

Just a quick post today as we’re off for the weekend.

@brightonbelle I can relate to that, it’s not encouraging. I don’t like terribly lit dressing rooms where you can see very flaw your body has. I’m glad the mirrors I have at home aren’t that harsh. You’re not doing that bad, you even managed to keep the same weight after being away for a week.

@stitchincarol I hope both of you keep getting negative results!

Pocket list – Day 20
@funshipfreddie
@snowflake56

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Day 20 – Friday – Gold Coast Queensland Australia – NFD 🌸🌻🌺🌼🌷 2nd post

@i hate lettuce – I’ve been watching them a lot. She (?) just flew off for about 30 seconds before returning and I could see the three eggs quite clearly. He(?) landed and was just standing there on the side of the next. She(?) seems quite agitated at the moment (was squealing at him) so maybe something is about to happen. Or maybe she wants him to get her some food!🦅🦅🦅

Day 20 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

@penz – thank you, I slept great! And I WILL have a good FD 💪

@snowflake56 – thanks for joining/putting me on the list. Let’s make it a good one 🎯 Enjoy your weekend getaway.

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new”. ~ Socrates

Day 20 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 212 lbs. Naturally, trending higher than this time last week and way up over the week before, but good number this morning — lowest of the week. Should stabilize next week and head downwards before the holiday at the end of the month. I have to remember when I suddenly realize my weight is careening out of control and I slam on the brakes, it’s still going to keep skidding for a while until it stops and I can make a U-turn. I’m leaning into the curve and believe I’ll see lower figures next week. Next FD is planned for Sunday, nothing B2B next week, but will get in two, maybe three, FDs. Doing a ZBC today, and hopefully tomorrow.

Day 20 – 16:8 CD

All going well. Running out of frozen soup/stew so I need to do some big meal cooking soon. As long as I have easy to heat healthy meals in the freezer, I find it easy to stay on track.

But I had an odd craving (strong one, too) yesterday evening- all I wanted was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (well, almond butter, but that is being pedantic). I may have to make that a treat meal soon, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Lol there is no bread in the house, tho. Maybe I can pick up a freshly baked roll or something similar.

@stitchincarol – sending healthy vibes your way, sorry to hear that it is Covid.

@penz dogs, especially puppies/young ones, are wonderful and imo such a healthy addition to a household! Regular walks, mood enhancers, and unconditional love! Enjoy your two!

@linda.b I hope you ‘have fun storming the castle’ at work today and the dragons are slayed!

Have a good friday and weekend all!

Day 20 Ohio, US — NFD
Day 19 — NFD

Little by little things are getting back to normal. Yesterday I attempted to do too much and was completely tired out by evening. Today things are going better. I took a ten minute walk and seemed to have tolerated that well, so will increase the amount tomorrow. Probably won’t be able to start back with my yoga practice until next week some time.

@at How was the play? Was it a local production?

@mariaelena Funny you should mention the almond butter and jelly sandwich. For the procedure I had on Monday, having learned from recent past experience with medical visits, I made up two almond butter and honey sandwiches for after the procedure. They were a life-saver! As a result of the procedure my blood pressure dropped 30 points and I think that the sugar and protein in the sandwiches is what enabled me to recover enough to drive home.

@5413 Good news on the loss! Was it on the hips?? 🙂

@snowflake56 Hope you’re having a fun weekend trip!

@linda.b That’s a nice quote about change. “Change is the most important thing,” said the parking meter.:)

@stitchincarol I bet you can hardly wait for Sunday to get out of isolation! Hope your DH gets out soon also!

Day 21 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

Weather for ducks here. Looks like it’s going to be like this all weekend ☔️
🦆
@5413.5 – oops?! But an unplanned FD? Talk about a silver lining.. 😅

@stitchincarol – wishing you & DH a speedy recovery. If it’s any consolation, you’re in good company. Dr Mosley & his wife are currently recovering from Covid too:-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10838469/DR-MICHAEL-MOSLEY-Ive-finally-got-Covid-Im-tackling-two-surprising-remedies.html

Have a good weekend everyone ⛅️ 🌈

Day 21 16:8 CD

Women’s clothing sizing is infuriating to me. Comfortable pants that fit my trim waistline yet are comfortable around my generous hips and thighs is crazy hard to come by. But I did find a couple of pair – I sit here in a pair of jersey pants (pretty much sweat pants without the ankle gather) and am shaking my head realizing that these are from a plus size label. Not sure how a plus size store is making pants with a 26 inch waist – that must really demoralize the plus size women who buy try them on.

Call it vanity sizing, or whatever – but my pants that fit reasonably well are in sizes ranging from size 4 to size 14. That is ridiculous, imo. I do wish I could sew. My husband doesn’t appreciate how easily he can buy pants, check his waist measurement and then choose that in the right length.

Rant over. Lol.

My anniversary is next weekend, 28 years. We got married before most of our friends, yet are one of the few couples still together. Sometimes that is a LOT of work, sometimes like right now, it is so seamlessly easy. I have to say, mostly we are very good for one another.

@matpi, glad recovery is coming along. @stitchincarol, hoping your recovery is progressing well. @5413.5 – ‘fed up so fasted’, – whatever it takes, huh lol. @at your holiday sounds wonderful.

Wishing blue skies for those of you in the rainy weather and a good weekend to all!

Day 21 Ohio, US — NFD

The morning’s weigh-in showed a half-pound gain this week, which isn’t bad, considering that I haven’t been able to do my usual exercise routine. I had hoped to get a fifteen minute walk in today, but the constant string of thunderstorms so far has put the cabbosh on that. Usually when it’s inclement weather I use a sitting elliptical, but am hesitant to use it over a concern of what strain it might place on my lower abdomen. I’m not supposed to lift anythng more than 10 lbs until Monday, so it looks as though exercise will take it on the chin today.

@stitchincarol Good news that you and your DH are showing signs of improvement! I hope the good progress is rapid and complete!

@mariaelena 28 years! Congratulations! That’s phenomenal! And seemingly so rare!

@funshipfreddie Thanks for the link to a really interesting article. One thing that amazes me is that apparently Dr. Mosley walks 4 or 5 miles each day. That’s about an hour’s worth of walking. I wonder how he manages to fit that in. It takes real dedication for me to fit in half an hour, and I imagine that he has many more work obligations than do I. Definitely food for thought!

Day 22 UK NFD

@matpi It’s amazing how quickly it just becomes the norm , I walk at least 4 miles a day – if only I could be more disciplined in my eating habits

Have a good one all , see you on the list tomorrow x

Day 22 UK
89.6
Lost a bit hooray
Just to clarify “oops” was British understated irony for my thorough culinary disaster!! – a ruined salsa verde. Ugh! Waste of money and time. Fortunately the bits of bottle top discovered and all thrown away. What a waste!! But the good news There was salmon fennel and tomato from the oven so all ok, and I got a FD in!!
My Cooking improved with daal and rice last night. No accidents! And tonight braised celery fennel with new potatoes and a roast chicken.
Anyway – keep on keepin on (and down)!

Day 22 – USA/GA – FD

Well, it’s a bumpy ride, but weigh-in today was 215 lbs, just a little heavier over last Sunday. However, unlike the previous two Sundays, this one is a FD, so I look for a possible very pleasant number tomorrow. Not sure why, but all month, I’ve been dropping 5 lbs after my first FD of the week. A 4-5 lb drop tomorrow would be exciting, as I haven’t seen those numbers since the end of April/early May. Monday is up in the air and Thursday’s definitely a NFD as it’s a “retirement” lunch for one of our co-workers. She’s been working for us for 19 years, and she just turned 81 earlier this month. She would like to come back and do some volunteer work still, but I thought certainly worth celebrating her time with us!

Anyway, I’ll set today and Wednesday as definite FDs and Monday as a possibility. I’ll ZBC, then see if I can make it through to the reception early that evening for a retiree from another division. Depending on how much food and how it’s arranged, it could be an OMAD or it could be a FD.

There’s potential of seeing a goose-egg after the 2 in this week’s weigh-ins, but I’ll be happy to see the lower 210s a few times this week to know I’m heading back in the right direction. I have only hit the 200s (goose-egg) this year, and only six times between February and April. I’m ready to make a move and start working on the major milestone: getting into the 190s. I get so excited to think about the real possibility of putting down a 1 instead of a 2 in front of the three digits before the year is out! I haven’t been able to do that in over ten years.

Pocket List – Day 22 🍌
@funshipfreddie
@northgeorgia

Day 22 Ohio, US — CFD

Today was a pleasant day — no rain! Something surprising on the food front — I haven’t been very hungry today at all. So it looks as though I’ll clock in at most 1200 calories. Is this my body telling me I need a FD? Also good news, I’m up to half an hour of exercise now. Slowly things are getting back to normal.

@funshipfreddie It would be interesting to know if Dr. M uses a fitbit or something related or whether he actually dedicates a big chunk of time to walking. Before I got the elliptical, instead of walking in place, I had a step and would do four steps and up the step, then down the step and four steps back. Repeat many, many times. It was great for watching TV.

@brightonbelle Yes, you’re right. When I was a student, I’d get at least six miles in a day. It was a mile from my dorm to the classroom building and I did three round trips a day. No problem with weight with that regime!

@songbirdme Have a wonderful time in Jamaica! I have terrific memories of a trip there a while back. I loved the mopeds, but not going through customs.

Day 23, Germany, FD

day 23 pocket list
@penz
@ariel_22
@snowflake56

Have a nice day everyone!

Day 23 – Lake District UK – FD

Good morning everyone

Back to catching up after a fantastic trip into the Cairngorms, had a tremendous time, plenty of walks, but cut back on the much longer walks and somehow seemed to do/see more?
Feeling rather good, so FD today and Thursday as usual and see what the scales say on Fridays weigh in.

Part of catching up, been looking at the Osprey webcam, they’ve often both been at the nest when I’ve looked in, he’s brought food in so I thing maybe hatching is about to start. She’s looking a bit ragged now and I’m guessing she hasn’t left the nest much recently.

Anyone else recently travelled, don’t worry about any post holiday/trip weight gain, just get back to a couple of FD’s a week and you’ll lose any temporary gain. I always reckon on 2 weeks holiday takes 2 weeks FD’s to get you back as long as your non FD’s are sensible!
Don’t try and kid yourself that 2 FD’s will compensate for 5 days EFS days, be honest with yourself and get the grey matter trained, it does work 😉

Take care all

day 23 pocket list
@penz
@ariel_22
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce

Day 23 UK FD

Right ! All this sun has lead me down the wrong track, determined to have a good one this week as head to Palermo for a 3 week trek round Sicily next week

Sending RESOLVE to the Monday fasters 💪

Pocket List – Day 23 🍏
@penz
@ariel_22
@snowflake56
@5413.5
@i-hate-lettuce
@brightonbelle

Well, how odd. I was just finishing up my post, and clicked on something (????), and now it’s gone. GAH.

Okay, to begin again:

Day 23 – Rural Nebraska, USA –

Weigh in: 146.0

I clearly have regained my appetite enough that I have food digesting inside me, moving the scale back up two pounds. However, I ate decently yesterday, having only reasonable quantities, and reasonable food choices, so I’m content with my behavior. Will I fast today? I don’t know; that is why I left it blank up above. I’m feeling quite resistant to the idea, but also know my body and weight would benefit from doing so.

But…

Okay, decision made. Since I’d come to the conclusion several weeks ago that I’d been too extreme with myself for too long, and that was likely why I was misbehaving SO badly on NFDs, I need to make my choices based on moderate behavior, not extreme behavior, and since I’ll certainly fast tomorrow, either WFD or 500 cal FD, I’m just going to “behave” today. It’s certainly been pleasant to just focus on good choices over the last week, so that will be my action plan for today.

DH and I both have a lingering cough, but are also getting closer and closer to feeling fine.

The final push begins today for my hymn fest on Thursday. I practiced yesterday with DS25 who’s playing trumpet; today I need to practice the three pieces that are giving me fits, and polish those phrases that keep tripping up my fingers.

So, off I go to begin my day. Have a grand one, everyone!

Day 23 – FD 800

Adding myself to the pocketlist and sending good vibes to all. Have a good Monday, folk!

Pocket List – Day 23 🍏
@penz
@ariel_22
@snowflake56
@5413.5
@i-hate-lettuce
@brightonbelle
@ccco
@mariaelena

Day 23 – Ireland – back home – CD ✅ 🚫🚶🏻‍♀️

Hello all! I’m back… I had a fabulous time..are, drank and was a little merry 😂. Walked a lot…. At least that will have helped – a little 🤏. I must post and read posts tomorrow but for the moment just checking in… was due to have a FD today but was challenged by a yum chicken sandwich 🥪in the local deli – oops!

I do hope you are all keeping well!

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 23 Ohio, US — MFD

The MFD has gone according to plan and I was able to resume my usual 30 minute walk. Otherwise, it’s been a super-low energy day. Not sure what’s up. Probably will go to bed early. High point of the day was watching some baby bunnies hopping around my patio during supper. Almost like having pets without the upkeep!

@stitchincarol Good and wise choices is the definite road to improvement. Just out of curiosity — Are you able to perform on a FD? I was able to teach on my FD’s, but that is a totally different kind of stress.

@brightonbelle Three weeks in Sicily sounds heavenly!

@funshipfreddie Thanks for the link! I suppose that one way to get the three “Active 10” walks in a day is to one after each meal. That reminds me of a Chinese proverb: “1000 steps after each meal, live to be 100.”

Pocket List – Day 23 🍏
@penz
@ariel_22
@snowflake56
@5413.5
@i-hate-lettuce
@brightonbelle
@ccco
@mariaelena
@matpi

Day 24 – lake district UK – NFD

Good morning everyone

Catching up with the garden, didn’t get anything much done between trips other than cut the grass, so loads to do this week! Todays garden plan already gone awry, was supposed to be bright and breezy, but just had a heavy shower so a quick re jig of what I’m doing!

@penz – Osprey camera is getting overloaded with people logging in, at the moment the activity seems to be the female ‘laid down low’ with wings covering chicks or if you’re lucky, male bringing in food for both female and her to feed chicks with.
Once the chicks grow on a bit, then the fun starts as both parents are off the nest gathering food and our club trout waters get regular visitors who are not members … and on these occasions nobody minds a bit 😉

Easy FD yesterday and I feel any over indulgence last week will easily be taken care of with Thursdays FD and being mindful on NFD’s. Funny reading about MM ditching the fitbit. Previously on holidays we’ve been keeping an eye on our ‘steps’ but the last few weeks not been bothering the same, in fact cut down on the very long walks and just the shorter walks do the same job, especially if you’re not eating as much after a shorter walk as you might after a marathon effort?

Take care all

Day 24
FD
89.95k
All was going well until my tuna pasta bake was SO tasty I had 1 no 2 no 3 helpings. So will retry today I mean RESOLVE
Portion size and self restraint is so difficult !!
Planning is crucial for what I eat. Making lasagna tonight- I will Have 1 portion!
It’s also annoying having to be so focused on food !
Osprey camera sounds amazing !