Day 29, Emden Germany, NFD

We worked in the garden for 5 hours yesterday, it was really nice and we got a lot done. The plants I bought on Tuesday are planted and I also planted the hyacints that we had in the house from early Spring on. This morning I plan to do more weeding before the rain sets in.

@dvw It seems we had the coldest April in 30 years, the nights are still cold. The large cherry tree in the neighbour’s garden is in full bloom now, our fruit trees are much younger and are just starting. Everything seems to have a slower start this year.

@northerndawn You’re welcome!

As I can’t remember anyone offering to set up the next challenge, I can set it up. I’m not very good at making the spreadsheet so I would be delighted if @at could do it for another month.

Have a nice day everyone!

Day 29 U.K. FD

So today is Thursday and although I have tried to do and omad every day this week so far, I only succeeded for the first time yesterday (Wednesday).

@northerndawn – I so agree with you re fasting mojo! I know all the theory about fasting and I know that it works really well, but sometimes I just don’t want to do it! Some days I just want to have breakfast! I love breakfast! Even hair-shirted breakfasts!

We have a family gathering coming up in 10 days time so at least that should give me the motivation to stay on the wagon until then!

I plan to do a FD today and then skip dinner tomo night (Friday)

Good luck to all 😊

Day 29 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

Last FD of the month, where has April gone? For me it was illness and recovery, so to be honest, I am not too bothered now that I am still the exact same weight. I feel so much better, except my strangely, for a sore left foot which suddenly happened a couple of weeks ago 🤔

Dr Google suggests it might be plantar fasciitis……how did that happen?

Thank you @snowflake56 for setting up May, you are a star. I will be joining you.

However next month I am trying out a new regime to do something about my metabolism which is stuck in a groove for the past 6 months. I will still be here, but experimenting with food timings and exercise and rest.

@i-hate-lettuce, DH spent all Saturday fishing at our local Eco-Park, he caught only a small trout which he put back, but he thoroughly had a great time. We are going to do it all again this weekend.
Have a great Thursday.

Day 29 – UK – NFD

Good morning all from a sunny but cool and frosty start to the day in Cumbria – I was up early to do my zoom Broga class with OH at 7am – a tough one today! Even our teacher said it was one of the tougher ones 💪

I have been loitering in the background but not posting much this month but happy to report that maintenance is still my game – planning a last FD for the month on the 30th ready for the May Challenge.

I see that @snowflake56 is hosting us for May and has kindly set it up already and yes of course I will be happy to get a spreadsheet sorted for the May 2021 5th Anniversary Challenge 🤗

Had a lovely dog walk with my friend on Day 25, we were joined by another friend visiting the lakes so a great catch up and ended up with tea and scones in the sunshine in the garden of one of local cafes.
Not as much walking/hiking this week but lots of catching up with friends
Day 26 – 7am Broga Class and another get together with different friends x 3 to celebrate a birthday with morning coffee and cake and managed to make it a FD!!! must mention that I also managed to fit in a much longed for Pedicure 🦶 later that afternoon!!!
Day 27 – 0830 Yoga class and this time afternoon tea with 2 friends and a visiting grandchild (3months old 👶) whilst the mum was having a well deserved snooze – apparently baby is not a great sleeper….followed by my regular 1645 HIP class (High Impact Pilates)
Day 28 – spent the day out with a friend from Suffolk who is in a self catering apartment for the week, her OH took their dogs out for a walk whilst she and I had a lovely walk by the lake, coffee looking at the boats and ducks/geese – walk back to the village for a light alfresco lunch and lots of catching up – have not seen her for over a year!! Her OH then came to pick her up and they went for a wander in the local garden centre before heading back to their cottage – sadly we could still not have a hug 🤗 but still a fab day!!

Having a Marcus Wareing at Home from Lake District Farmers delivery today (OH ordered as a treat but the finishing off and serving the meal up will be my job!!) Menu sounds delish –
*London sourdough, Abernethy butter
*Dorset crab, crab mousse, dressed claw meat, brioche, pickled fennel and bitter leaf salad
*72-hour braised beef short rib, BBQ glaze, wild garlic velouté, spring carrot chutney
*Peanut butter, banana and rum gâteau opéra, peanut brittle, vanilla chantilly)
Waiting to hear my delivery time before I can get out for a walk🚶‍♀️

@stitchincarol – the rhubarb in my garden is about ready to collect, a bit late this year but looking forward to enjoying it
@brightonbelle – bet that hot shower felt fab once your boiler issues were sorted out
@snowflake56 – lots of wild garlic coming out around here too – love the smell and I too collect when out walking as I love adding to my food – a gentle flavour!
@i-hate-lettuce – Special treat to see that king fisher and hear the cuckoo calling – OH heard his first cuckoo for the year when out running 2 days ago – I have yet to hear one but our bluebells in Dora’s field are out and looking/smelling fab – I need to get out and investigate Fishgarth Woods or Bog Lane where they usually flower in abundance around here…
@northgeorgia – 👍 doing a great job
@brightonbelle – bet that hot shower felt fab once your boiler issues were sorted out
@daffodil2010 – good to hear that you are feeling much better and no weight gain despite all your traumas is a real positive 🤗 I have suffered with Plantar Fasciitis in the past – horrible but thankfully have not had a recurrence since! Foot exercises helped but did eventually have a steroid injection in the base of my foot – painful but cured it!
@betsylee – lovely to hear from you and well done on what sounds like a good CD yesterday!

Will definitely be joining @snowflake56 for the May 2021 5th Anniversary Challenge and hoping to make it a controlled month and lose a couple of kgs as June is birthday month for OH and I and it would be great to start June at the lower end of maintenance 🤞 Also we are both getting our 2nd vaccine dose in mid May so our 3 weeks post that will make June will be a bit of a liberating and safer month to get out and about a bit more!!!!

This has stood me in good stead “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 28 UK FD

Last fast of the month ??? Where did April go ? Great to be back in the 21st century with heating and hot water restored Best start planning for May , with 2 bank holidays and the continuation of pubs/ restaurants opening its going to be a challenge

Day 29 USA/DC FD
@northgeorgia – you have inspired me. The scales were looking at me cross-eyed this morning, so FD it is. Thank you
It is hot and muggy here in DC – early for this weather, but here it is.
Good luck today to all
Thank you for keeping me honest. It is so easy to just think “oh well”

Day 29 – Rural Nebraska, USA – FD500

Yesterday’s CD was far more controlled than Tuesday’s, which will hopefully make today’s FD simpler. It’s a glorious sunny morning with a forecasted high of 75/24, so it will be so tempting to get out in the yard. I doubt I’ll have time between secretary job and teaching piano lessons, but perhaps I can pot the mint plants I bought; I’ve learned not to put them in the ground ever because they’re far too invasive, so I just buy new ones each year and pot them so they’re exactly where I want them and nowhere else!

Oh, @daffodil2010, if you indeed have plantar fasciitis, you have my profound sympathy. I had it about ten years ago, and time has not dimmed my memory of the pain of every step!! My recommendation is to get some inserts to add support to your arch; those were what made walking tolerable for me. We also have a store here in the US called “Good Feet Store” and they have advertisements about helping with PF; perhaps you can find something similar. Good luck!!!

Welcome back, @michelinme, and I’m so glad you’re on the upswing, health-wise. I certainly hope that trend continues and the exhaustion lessens so consistently that it’s eventually simply gone!

Oops! I just looked at the clock and realized it’s time for me to be walking out the door! So much for lolling around on the sofa! Have a great day, everyone, and remember not to give up/give in!

Just thought I’d mention this to those people with long Covid symptoms. I sent a friend with the same symptoms The Earthing Movie which is on YouTube. She lay down on the ground in her back garden, and walked barefoot for a bit, and the next time I saw here she was fine. I know it sounds bonkers, but it works.

Day 29 USA (Illinois) NFD

Drinking lots of extra water today per the admonition of our Blood Bank secretary. Also, they stipulate protein and carb meal before giving. Never have heard that. I give my every-8-week pint tomorrow.

@snowflake56 – I’m in for May! It will be the 5th anniversary of my joining @coda for that challenge. Been through a lot since then, but I’m still here!

@daffodil2010 – whew, I also remember my bout with plantar fasciitis from walking the stone paths of Rome in 2009. Seemed like it took 2 years for the pain to finally subside. I had heard enough horror stories of nothing anyone tried to fix it working, so I just toughed it out. Hugs to you.

Onward and downward.

Day 30 – Lake District UK – NFD

Good morning everyone

@michelinme – Thanks guiding us along this month, been a weird month!

My weigh in this morning + 2lb for the month

Oddly enough I’m counting this as a success !?

I think my body has started to repair properly at last, apart from the dry mouth which is slowly improving, all the other bits and bobs that were affected by treatment last year have finally healed. Which means, apart from a few things I’m eating and drinking normally, enjoying food and drink again! (Just must not let the Inner Warthog find out or he may return)

So quite happy and within my boundaries of my target weight, feeling happy.

Next month, make sure that weight doesn’t increase any further and maybe concentrate on getting back down again.

Righty, off to town, Farmers Market day and to the outdoor shop, treating myself to some new walking boots ready for next months walking holiday in the Cairngorm Mountains. My old ones have well and truly started to wear through, covered some miles in them even during lockdown!

See you all in next months challenge.

Take care all.

Day 30 UK NFD

Thanks for hosting @michelinme in difficult times 👏

Not unhappy with weigh in this morning , going in the right direction but very slooooowwlly Might have a rethink for May

See you all next Month 👋

Day 30 – Canada – NFD

I’ll be closing out the month around the same weight as when I started. Not great but must look forward with great promise to the month of May.

@snowflake56 – congratulations on your weight loss, so fantastic. Thank you for loaning me some of your mojo, I’ll need it for May. 🙂

Take care all.

USA. Day 30. FD

Pocket list Day 30

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@snowflake56
@ccco

DTF
@ccco

Been out of commission for a few days with so much to do but am back!

Day 30 plus one

Thanks so much, @michelinme, for hosting April. Despite your health and tech problems, you were warm and supportive and did a terrific job!