Hello everyone!
Ridiculously hot today. Phew!
Hedgehogs – We didn’t get the car in the end if was awful. Misselling at it’s finest. We are so tired when we get home in the evening, we are going to look on the weekend.
Jean – I will probably work through the holidays, but it’s less pressure so can do a few hours each day. Usually the last few weeks I will be in school.
Brads27 – It’s too hot to work! I hope you got the doors painted and bought the cards.
Hemmy – Melted into a puddle just after lunch. Home now trying to put myself together.
I’ve had two ice poles today and tofu with veggies. If I could eat ice poles all day I would. However, I’ve got to watch the sugar.
Hope you all are surviving the heat!
Good afternoon everyone. Xxxx
What a beautiful day its wall to wall hot sunshine and blue sky from very early
The temp in the garden now is 31deg.
It was an early walk around the lake .. at that time a nice breeze ,, Its beautiful over there with such a lot of pretty Lilly pads all open.
This evening its eggs chips and beans ,, easy tasty and a favourite.
A Sky and Nana… Hope you are having a good day and managed to get in the sunshine. .
Dave.. Did you get your painting done.. .. whats for tea at yours.
H H … You are always soo busy I don’t know how you do it all… They say if a job needs doing give it to a busy person they will get it done.
Sym..I hope you find your key.. Its wise to have e secret one. .I expect like me its lovely being in company but also we are so used to our own space and timings. Lovely family time for you to remember though.
Enjoy your afternoon everyone whatever you are doing… “Wishing you a happy Thursday filled with small positive moments Xxxx
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Well, I really mean it this time. Here starts diet no 1 millon. Past success rate = 0. Wish me luck!!!!
Day 19 – Nebraska, USA – FD800 – 153.8
Today is the day to completely settle our bedroom; I have a lot of shoes/clothes and am struggling to make them fit in our closet. So I’m sorting through, eliminating everything I can talk myself into, etc., etc. We’ll also carry all my organ music downstairs, so that’ll be lots of exercise on our free stairmaster, LOL!
@merryapple I’m fascinated by “kremelta.” Is that basically shortening? And where does the chocolate base come from; does the kremelta mix with the cocoa powder and sink to the bottom? Cool recipe! And yes, a double garage, and my car is packed with organ music, and DH’s truck had more in it (https://imgur.com/gallery/52-years-10-days-of-organ-music-UEC6V9A)…and the basement is already filled with stuff waiting to be unpacked, sorted, put away…I didn’t think we had THAT much stuff until I started moving it and trying to put it away here, LOL!
@iona72 Ugh, that’s so hard to prepare over hours instead of days! Hopefully you were able to pack up/shift everything in a way that will make it easy to find in the interim and then easy to put away. Remind us what you’re having done?
@funshipfreddie LOL, there is actually a fridge and a (single) chest freezer in the garage! And that had to have been daunting to deal with all that stuff in your dad’s garage! DH and I are both determined to thin down our possessions–except it’s stupid to get rid of stuff we use just for the sake of having less, so it all takes lots of thought.
@northgeorgia Oh my, that’s a huge reaction to a colonoscopy! You poor thing. I’m glad you’re recovering, even if it is slower than you’d like.
We don’t have the fish in the freezer I used to prepare for a standard FD500, and we do have leftovers from our Cajun/Creole meal out last night, so I chose to label this day a FD800. I allowed myself a single piece of Scotcheroos last night, only to cave and have a second piece later, plus a nibble a little later. Like I said, irresitable and addictive. So today, I get NONE, and hopefully DH will have them finished soon, LOL! And whatever I end up eating WILL be below 800 calories. 💪👍
Have a grand one, everyone!
Pocket List – Day 19🍀
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Day 19 – USA/GA – NFD – 237 lbs.
Sorry, not to worry anyone. I accidentally used “surgery.” Yes, just a colonoscopy with one polyp removed. My body must be a wimp for this procedure. When I go back in five years, I think I’ll need to suggest a different prep. After I took the 2nd liquid, within an hour I had violent shaking (not just a light chill) as if I had hypothermia for a solid two hours. I threw up the hour after that. Nausea and throwing up is normal, but I don’t think two hours of shaking so bad I couldn’t read the text on a cellphone in one hand is. I must have been allergic to something in that. Then to have the anesthesia side effects include shoulder, neck and side pain, for two days… egads. Yesterday was better. Today I only feel a little crick in my neck. All I can say is that I’m glad today is a holiday in the U.S., so I can have an extra day to keep recovering. If I ever have major surgery, I guess I better expect beyond their suggested recovery time!
Good morning everyone a lovely sunny day. I’m not sure what you mean HH about your phone changing from landline to digital.I got rid of my landline as I never used it, was paying for the service so a waste of money.I think Chloe would be happy walking about 100 yards then coming home. Heidi would walk for miles. Looking at Chloe now she was wagging her tail when I got up now she’s asleep 💤. Can’t get anyone to come round and check what work as been done on the roof and the trading standards are asking why. Nobody will do it. No bowling today so will do some painting three doors to do and Denise wants to go shopping for cards birthday and anniversary, not ours got them already.
Day 19 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD
@stitchincarol – Congrats on that number, & the successful WFD! 💪 Yes, I was thinking about your organ music, as it sounds like you have so much of it & it takes up so much space. I don’t think I’m at all techie, just the opposite in fact. But after yesterday at line-dancing.. – our teacher Marie was trying to teach us a new dance, but the music was too fast. She was streaming it from YouTube on her phone. So I asked her why she didn’t just slow it down a bit. After I showed her how to do it, you’d think I’d just walked on water! 😅 No, I didn’t sleep late the other day; Tuesday is the one day of the week I set my alarm for 6:20, although Boo Boo does the job most of the time anyway. I just feel like a complete slob though, if I go out without making the bed. Your garage – not quite as bad as I’d imagined. In fact, add a fridge & two chest freezers, & it looks pretty much like what I found in my dad’s garage in NZ after he passed away.
@merryapple – a good number to have for three consecutive days! And maybe a new low on the horizon after today’s FD? I think I’m always going to need two FDs per week too if I want to stay at my current weight.
@bert1802 – well done for getting all your steps in! 🎯 There are worse things to be addicted to. You’ll feel better – if you’re not already – & you WILL start to enjoy it. It’s a virtuous circle
@jaifaim – not just ‘a’ bag of crisps, but a BIG bag?! 😱 Feel free to put yourself on the NSL 😜
@northgeorgia – urrgh?! sounds grim?! I hope you’re feeling more like yourself today, & that your op has been a success?
@iona72 – good luck with the construction?! You just reminded me about today’s Wordle. I temporarily abandoned it earlier. So far after 3 attempts, I’ve got 3 letters, but all in the wrong place 🙄
Feel the fear and do it anyway. That’s the mentality. Even if you’re scared, JUST DO IT”. Bree Runway
Pocket List – Day 19🍀
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Day 19 NE England IF 16’8
Still here – but had our routine thrown into disarray when the construction guys brought our job forward. We got about 12 hours notice so lots of prep work to do, which I was expecting to do over weeks not hours!
Weight is holding steady, I am sure NSL is making a difference so will certainly stick with it.
Good job @funshipfreddie on resisting the wine gums, once you start…….
@merryapple yes still doing the Waffle, annoyingly my sister does better than me most days but I triumph with the Wordle!!
@stitchincarol you are doing well considering all the recent chaos, soon be time to relax
@northgeorgia hope you are feeling better and the procedure has made a difference for you
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Morning All…
All well here.. a beach day for us we have been doing other general things for three days out of the sun, possibly a couple of hours here and there.. I think our first week was so busy we have crashed a bit the last few days.
Two weeks feels too long I am ready for home. Too much food and drink very out of my comfort zone..
I can’t find my house key, its a good job as I have a secret one I can use at home..
AutumnSky..
Jacqui works a lot through the holidays, a good few weeks and goes into school the week before if she has workmen in. Although she has a secretary there working .
Education isn’t all the holidays people think!
Hedgehog..
We have changed phone service, it’s ok till the WiFi or no electricity then you can’t use anything.. I am not happy with that. Your mum is challenging for you…
Dave..
Very hot for walking the dogs.. greyhounds are supposed to be lazy dogs with small walks.. you are lucky there..
Jean x
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Day 19 NZ FD 69.6kg 🌋🏃🏼♀️
The same weight for 3 days… must be a record!!
We have bad weather heading towards us so I need to sweep up the next lot of oak leaves soon.
Thanks for the Scotcheroos update!! They sound a wee bit like our kids party food called chocolate crackles minus the peanut butter – Rice Bubbles, coconut, icing sugar and chocolate plus choccy icing… https://www.taniaskitchen.co.nz/rice-bubbles-chocolate-crackles-recipes/
@stitchincarol I didn’t think there was too much stuff to sort until I realised it was a double garage🤣!! Well done on your WF too.
@bert1802 Well done on your Just Do it!! ✅ walking !! Your husband is a great cheerleader!! And for keeping it together for the week💪
@j’aifaim It’s interesting to do a conversion, like @lilymartin did. I can recall my weight when I was 20 but it was in pounds and stone!! I was super fit back then and weighed around 135 lbs / 9 1/2 st, not going over 140lb / 10st mark. I thought I was close to that weight now but am about 5kg=11.0231 lb heavier!!! And the extra is not muscle🤣
However, my aim is just to create a buffer so I don’t go into the 70kgs every time I go away or have a fun weekend 🤣. Therefore I am still working on the holy grail of onwards and downwards!! I still require 2 FDs per week to keep myself in check🙁!!
@northgeorgia I hope you’re feeling brighter today. Make sure you rest up drink lots of water. Some of those anaesthetic drugs take a wee bit of time to work their way out of your system.
@iona72 Are you still wasting time on Waffle like me…🙄??
Onward and Downwards!!
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Evening!
Dave- enjoy the football…nice to be out in the sun for bowling, you are so unlucky with your draws though! Hope you didn’t frighten the sun away with your shorts!
Jean- seems like you’ve been away ages! Good there’s something for everyone to do…will be nice to see Charlie 🥰
Hemmy- well done with your bargains again! Went to a charity shop a couple of weeks ago, the lady forgot to charge me for a couple of things, I didn’t realise until later so had to go back!(If it’d been Tesco’s it would’ve been tough, but didn’t want a charity to lose out!) No baking this week but made some chocolate raspberry treats, took some to Mum! What did you decide on for dinner?
Nana- what a lovely surprise having your daughter come for a visit! Glad you had a good holiday & not too much damage done on the scales!
AS- page has turned, did you get a car or is hubby still looking? Hope you’re keeping strong…
Our TV was on its way out so had to get a new one, stupidly didn’t think to look at the stand, set it up & it’s too big for the unit (same size TV!), that evening we had a text to say our phones are switching from landline to digital so we had to sort that! Anyone else had that yet? Went round to Mum’s in case hers were too but hers hasn’t switched yet. Been to the building society & sorted Mum’s ISA, got her shopping, took it round & she’d forgotten & has done an online order! Goodness knows what she’s ordered, she won’t get her eyes tested & can’t see properly now! Saw my sister for a catch-up which was nice, rang both HomeStart families…Had to clean my car inside today as my disgusting dog pooped in it with the excitement of going for her walk 🤮
Fasted Monday & today…
Day 18 – Nebraska, USA – NFD – 152.2
I was actually 152.8 when I first got up, but after an hour of playing in the dirt, I’d dropped further–undoubtedly all the sweat that even came off my eyelids, LOL! And I was astonished that yesterday’s water fast was as easy as any ever has been, partly, I’m sure, because I was careful to make a list of all the errands I’ve been wanting/needing to run, and then running them. So I have a big case of PFDS! 😇
@funshipfreddie Yup, I’d say one small mint still qualifies you for the NSL. And, only in the summer do I schedule all 12 students on one day, in 30-minute lessons, and that’s only because it allows me to teach only on one day, and–and here’s the biggie–I’m very relaxed in the summer about requiring attendance, and many lessons get cancelled (case in point this past Tuesday going from 12 to 4). My guess is that I’ll have to do all twelve in one day perhaps twice before we resume the school schedule, and that will be exhausting, but also well worth only having to drive in once a week. And are you talking about my organ music going digital? Nope, not interested. I know some do, but I don’t even begin to be that techie. 🤷🏻♀️ Are you that techie??
@merryapple Yup, David was right on the origins, and when I got home from the grocery store with the needed bag of peanut butter chips and discovered Y.E.T. A.G.A.I.N. that the recipe calls for BUTTERSCOTCH chips, I was most irritated, LOL. So, 1 cup each peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar (although I put in 3/4 of a cup of the sugar and could probably put in even less, and notice there are no marshmallows either, even though I’d bought a package for the purpose! 😂), melted, 7 cups Rice Crispies, all stirred together, spread in a 9×13, and 1 cup each chocolate and butterscotch chips melted and spread over the top. It works best to refrigerate it, especially on the hot days we’ve been having, until the chocolate is set.
Is it gourmet? Clearly not. Is it healthy? Nope, not that either. Is it yummy, addictive, and popular with absolutely everyone? Yes, it is. I make it perhaps once a year, or perhaps twice, simply because there’s no nutritional value, only comfort value, but we sure enjoy it when I do, and it has the advantage of being “normal” and still gluten free for our eldest. Oh, and I laughed at your comment of these having nothing to do with Scotch or kangaroos! 👍
@funshipfreddie I’m guessing you didn’t have time to make your bed only partly because Boo Boo was still asleep but also because you slept late…yes? If so, nice job to get so much sleep!
@jaifaim It’s so good to have you back, and I’m so sad for how much turmoil this year still has for you, even as you’re missing your mum so dreadfully. ❤️
@northgeorgia I remember you had a colonoscopy, but I entirely missed that you had a surgery! What’s up???
@bert1802 Well done on being so consistent about walking, and even talking yourself into it on Monday! 💪🙌 And you’re absolutely right that being consistent about what days you fast isn’t at all important, only that you actually fast…so, another “well done”!
I took a picture the other day to show what we have to deal with in the garage. Enjoy the big laugh! https://imgur.com/gallery/full-garage-waiting-to-be-unpacked-put-away-Q7t1rAU
Have a grand one, everyone!
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Day 18…..Florida……NFD
I’m still here….. it’s been and interesting week or so.
The first part of June, it was all about solving issues and well that takes a toll and I don’t want to much after the day is over.
However, I did manage to stay on track and consistent. I changed my 45 min walk to the mornings. It seems better all though, it’s not my favorite thing to do. I’ve walked everyday for 18 days and Monday when I was dead set on not walking, I did it anyways. Hubby says to me, after I was finished. “You may hate it but I’m thinking you may be getting addicted to it….”
Ugg….. what the hell…. Just my luck, you’d think I’d get addicted to something I actually like….. well there you have it… now you’ll have just figured out how ass backward I truly am……..
I’ve said on plan but I have bounced some weeks my FD are M,W,F and others just Tu,Th….. I’m leaving that alone I figured as long as I get two days in what does it really matter….
Well I’m off
Day 18 – USA/GA – FD – 239 lbs.
Chills, neck and shoulder pain, congestion, rib pain, headache, dizziness… all of this after surgery and even up to 48 hours afterwards. I still have a small pain in my neck, but unlike yesterday, I’m not dizzy and will be heading back to work this morning. I’ve heard a lot of this can be a reaction to anesthesia. The center called and didn’t seem majorly concerned.
All of this to say that I hope I improve today (I feel a lot better this morning) and depending on what happens health-wise, I may have to abandon my FD. I think I’ll be fine. Just need to hydrate all day.
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Good morning everyone the sun is out so the shorts are coming out. It will probably go back in when I put them on😁.I enjoyed the black bean beef and rice, definitely have it again. Not sure when I’ll get weighed maybe a fortnight.Chloe is a nightmare to take for a walk. She gets excited to go out then when I open the door I have to push her out and drag her around.She walks behind me all the time, I suppose she was trained to do that at the racetrack. She dosent like going far and likes to go certain ways if I change the street she fights against it. Not sure what to eat tonight, only having one meal today. I bought a melon yesterday and it’s as big as a rugby ball. And extremely juicy.Nana take it easy walking if it’s too hot.Jean you’ll soon be back with Charlie I bet your really missing him. HH any baking this week? AS do you like salads in the warm weather.
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Good morning all,
Two super busy days here but checking in…
@merryapple I must try that conversion. Good hack!!
@funshipfreddie I have been travelling the past two days and it’s a shocker for snacking… must reign it in… thought of you as I ate a big bag of crisps… that’s not good is it 🤣🤣
Hi @stitchincarol – I must look up scotcharoos… have never heard of them… sense it may be better not to though.. 🤣
Sunny and warm here 🏖️ ☀️ It makes a change 😁
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Morning All…
A slow start…Johnny and Zack at golf.. Cole wants his hair with some tiny streaks in so fitting it in around breakfast…
We went out for a lovely smart Indian restaurant with fantastic views across the bay, last night I only had a bit as all of the curries had yogurt in which I can’t eat. I thought my butter chicken would have been with cream but it wasn’t. So what I ate made me very bad with heartburn I was awake till 4am. I do feel ok now but a gentle day.
I am ready for home but not for the hot weather..
AutumnSky..
Looks like you are still working through the holidays.. will you be going away for a break?
Dave..
The weather is matching up to here, I am glad when the clouds appear…4 more sleeps to see Charlie. A bit brave with the black bean beef 😂
Hope you enjoyed it..
Hemmy..
Yes 2 weeks and an extra day, we leave late on Saturday back Sunday 3.15 am not good.. home about 5 am collect Charlie about 9am ( on the dot 😂)!!!
Lovely to enjoy your garden pottering or just reading.
Enjoy the weather everyone..
Jean x
Day 18 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD
@merryapple – sunny but cold here too! I just found this, courtesy of AI – ” Scotcheroos get their name from the butterscotch chips that are a key ingredient in the topping. The recipe, which typically includes Rice Krispies, peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch, was popularised when it was printed on boxes of Rice Krispies cereal in the 1960s.”
Gotta run. Well, dance… 🕺
Happy Hump Day! 🐫
“If you believe, you can achieve. That’s my motto”. ~ Sophie Turner
Pocket List – Day 18 🍓
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Good morning Fat Busting Brits. Xxxx
Its a beautiful morning .. it really is going to turn out to be “Flaming June”
I have just had breakfast and I really cant think of what to have for dinner this evening .. Like last summer I am really not bothered much about food. I think I get ” “Lost” in the garden. lol I am eating more fruit though..
A Sky .. How is this week going for you.. Do you find it easier or harder in the heat to stick to plan. Do you have any plans for the summer break. Not sure if its 6 or 8 weeks now.
Nana.. I bet it was lovely seeing your daughter and you were able to see how happy she is. It sounded a lovely break and you will soon lose any gain.
Dave.. So much sport going on I bet you are enjoying it all. I am losing interest in F! it isn’t like it used to be.. Too much money involved I expect. What’s for tea. Is it once a month you weigh.
H H .. What are you doing today..
Sym.. When is it you come home.. was it 2 weeks away.
Enjoy your day everyone..
“Wednesday is the perfect day to be grateful for how far you’ve come and hopeful for what lies ahead.” Xxxx
Good morning everyone
Just wanted to drop in and say hi. I’m not really fasting at the moment as I am still not feeling 100% after the tummy sickness. I really hope it goes back to normal soon. I am still eating lightly on two days and trying to eat well on the other days, eating foods that are good for my gut and taking note of when I am full.
Weight is 74kg this morning so a little bit has crept back on. I will keep it in check though and I’ll soon be back to 5:2.
Happy Birthday Cinque! Great to hear you are making your way back to 5:2. We will be here to support you, don’t worry.
I am also feeling the cold! We haven’t had a cold winter like this for a long time and I am really not a winter person. I am complaining a lot lol
I don’t use the therabands very often, only when we use them in classes. I am doing weights regularly though, using the machines at the gym and also kettle bells. I still walk as much as possible too. My muscles are enjoying the challenge of lifting again and I feel better within myself knowing that they are building up again.
Neil, great to hear you are out exercising again. You might find your sleep improves with more exercise and I know how much you enjoy it. Bummer about the weight gain but hopefully once everything is sorted, you can get back to fasting. Don’t give up!
Anzac, happy to hear you have left the job and even better that you are heading north for a holiday. 27 degrees sounds lovely. Mr Q mentioned that we also need to go north for a few days soon. We will be camping so I hope it’s nice and warm by then. We are thinking of Nambucca Heads. We loved it when we went there last time so I think that sounds like a good plan. Also hope to make it Far North Queensland around my birthday time in November. All these great deals are being emailed to me everyday so I just need to book one.
Hi to everyone else I haven’t mentioned. Hope you are all doing well xx
Thankyou Anzac and Thin for the good wishes. Yes, so weird to be getting this old! Still a mad teenager at heart.
Ha, it is nice to have 5:2 to fall back on, but I did like eating in a way where I didn’t need it. I do hope I can get back to that.
Anzac, I am so glad you have resigned, and so sorry it was narky. Have a fabulous break!
Neil, that is so frustrating to have put on those kilos. I bet your body has been struggling with a time of inactivity and then activity again, so I wonder if it is just holding onto water while your muscles increase? I do hope it settles down.
But I also know the advice is to speak to your doctor, as sometimes there is an alternative med that also does the trick and suits you better.
Sending good wishes to everyone
ciao
Day 18 NZ NFD 69.6kg =153.442 lb
Just discovered this conversion technique by putting in an = sign on the phone!!
It’s 7*C here🥶but sunny. I’ll go for a fast walk when it warms up…
@stitchincarol Sending 💪 for your WFD…
How did Scotcheroos get their name??? They appear to have nothing to do with Scotch or Kangaroos!!🤣
That’s so funny you’re watching our local TV shows!! Yis we hiv rather flit vowels…😅
@funshipfreddie I would have been eyeing up the Butterscotch sweeties… I can feel the glow of your halo from here!! Go you!!
Here’s a shoutout to all those lurking!!
Have a good day and Just Do It!!✅
This week I’m up almost another kilogram. I’m up around 2.5 kilos over the last 4 weeks since I started on my meds.
Good evening everyone been fairly warm today 25°C but warming up by weekend. We have a cup match tomorrow and have to give them points start. But they are a league below us.I just checked and the bloke I played yesterday is the second highest in all the league, played 9 won 9. Out of the 6 games I’ve played 3 of them are in the top of the averages in the entire league and the other three are all their teams number 1 so extremely unlucky with the way the draw as gone. I had beef in black bean sauce with rice for my tea, very nice. I’ll have it again.
Hello everyone!
Left early as it was simply too hot.
Hemmy – They are supposed to be very reliable and hubby is definitely seeing them everywhere now that he has an inkling for them.
Nanafixit – Thank you! Fingers crossed for another 1lb loss this week. Glad you had a great break away. And only 2lbs gained is such a good result.
Brads27 – Glad for the two wins! It’s so very hot at the moment. So, I can’t imagine decorating in this heat. But, a little break I’m sure is okay as you have been working very hard on you home.
Jean – Glad to read you’re still having a good time (minus the ex). It’s certainly heating up here. I think the forecast is that it may reach between 38-40 degree Celsius.
Have a great evening all!
Anzac, well done. Not worth the stress to have a job that makes you miserable. I was so fortunate in my career in that I loved going to work every single day. Have a superb holiday. Yay for positive thinking and good health.
Cinque, happy, happy belated 68th! So, I am one year your senior. How did we get this old? Isn’t it weird to have such clear memories that are 50 years old?! I am SO happy to have you back doing 5:2. Let us have all the details. You are a pro.
Neil, great news. So pleased you feel good. Thanks for the info on the farming restrictions. When I was a young backpacker, I stayed for some months on a dairy farm in NZ and learned a lot from that lovely kiwi farmer, Ron. Years later, OH and I returned to visit him when he was a retired man in Manganui. Happy memories.
I’m back to a very happy weight on 6:1. The weather is perfect (English heatwave). A little too much gin though.
Afternoon All…
Sat having a pot of Yorkshire tea and carrot cake.. delicious.
Katie has got to see her dad.
Been to our favourite beach very hot and blue skies, we have got back to apartment and it’s been cloudy all day.
Looking forward to getting home to cool weather, although it looks very hot too.
The boys are golfing each morning and booked their fishing boat for Thursday, Charlotte gets sea sickness so it looks like we won’t be going. It costs a lot of money so possibly for the best.
I can understand why it’s a poplar place it suits most people so large blending into different places. I do prefer smaller and quieter. We have had a good time but awkward with my ex here.
Hemmy..
I must get looking around the charity shops Katie has picked up a lot of holiday clothes although I think the shops in USA are a lot better and cheaper. You seem to do well.
Nana..
Glad you had a lovely time and managed the walking. We have walked miles here. Serious 5.2 when back.
Dave..
Shame on the decorating but time out is good too. Ups and down on bowling you can only do your best.
Enjoy the weather everyone..
Jean x
Day 17 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD
Very late checking in today. I couldn’t even make the bed this morning before I left, because Boo Boo was still fast asleep under the duvet 🙄
Anyway, I think I’m on track for a good week. I clocked up +11,300 steps yesterday. I finished eating well before 8 pm last night, & only had lunch after 1 pm today. Then when I was going around the supermarket on my way home, I had a 20 minute debate with myself as I tried to justify getting a small packet of wine gums to munch in the car. But, I resisted, & had a tiny sugar-free mint instead. Hence I still feel worthy of putting myself on the NSL 😇
@merryapple – Piper, much better! 😅
@stitchincarol – you usually give 12 lessons on a Tuesday?! Is that 12 x 30 mins/1 hour? Seems like a lot. I’d have thought you’d be looking forward to some downtime now anyway after the last few weeks you’ve had. Have you thought about organising/storing your music digitally? Wishing you a hassle-free WFD
“If you believe in what you’re doing, you should just do it. You’ll keep getting better.” ~ Riki Lindhome
Pocket List – Day 17 🥳
@stitchincarol WF
NSL – Day 17 🚫🍿
@stitchincarol
@funshipfreddie
Day 17 – Lincoln, Nebraska, USA – WFD
Lovely dinner last night, and ate quite reasonably–took smallish portions, and then didn’t finish the food on my plate. I didn’t, of course, neglect to have some Scotcheroos as they are irresistable, LOL. Sadly, I have nowhere to send them, the way I used to send them to church with DH. Perhaps I’ll take them along to piano students! 😂 I’m a bit apprehensive about water fasting today both because it’s the first in a month, and also because summer activities are rearing their heads and instead of twelve lessons today, I have only four, so the built-in distraction of lessons is horribly minimal. The only answer is RESOLVE and Just Do It!, right? After all, it’s only food, and this WF is non-negotiable.
There. All of our various phrases packed into one; I’ll repeat that as my mantra today. 💪👍
@merryapple I’ve been watching “Under the Vines” & “Brokenwood” & “My Life is Murder” over the past months, so had a real sense of what your driving route looked like–beautiful. And the town of Whangamomana, declaring themselves a republic and with a goat as mayor? Sounds like another delightful series, LOL! One thing I’ll say about the shows, however: I must have on CC because I only understand about 25% of the conversation if I can’t simultaneously read it! Probably I’d be fine if it were all in person, but in the context of a TV show, not so much. 🫨😂
And that’s all who have posted?? Comical that I promised today I’d start chatting with everyone who’s posting…and there’s only one post!
Well, I’ll still end with my usual words: Have a grand one, everyone!
Day 17 Pocket list 🥳
@stitchincarol WF
Day 17 NSL
@stitchincarol
Happy Birthday for yesterday Cinque! I hope you had a lovely day
I have resigned (yikes much narkiness) and the relief is palpable. Mr A and I take off for beautiful Magnetic Island on Friday and the current forecast is sunny and 27 every day. It’s freezing in Sydney so that will be lovely
More news soon 🙂
Good morning everyone the sun is out again. As expected lost at bowls but we did get 2 winners unfortunately I wasn’t one of them. But did better than Friday. The green had just been cut so it was lightning fast, the type of green I hate. I was starving last night so crumbled and had toast, my downfall. Must do better today. The decorating as come to a standstill think the club football world cup is the cause. City play tomorrow evening. No speedway this week and wouldn’t you know the weather was perfect, you watch it will rain next Monday.
Morning everyone, I had a lovely holiday with only one bad day of constant rain the rest of the week was lovely and sunny so as the tides were in our favour we had a few picnics on the beach, there was a cool breeze but we managed to sit in a sheltered spot. Lots of people also doing the same as us. I was also pleased to be able to tackle walking up across and down the Beeston Bump which is 208 feet above sea level doesn’t sound very high but is very steep without the aid of my walking poles and also to the coastguard lookout which is also accessed by a steep climb.
Braved the scales the next after getting home and had gained two pounds which wasn’t to much of a shock considering the extra food and alcohol consumption whilst away.
A lovely surprise on Sunday as our daughter came down for the day to see us as her friend was driving down to visit her family and said would you like to come. Lovely to see her back to her old self and she really enjoys living in West Yorkshire and I’m happy for her.
Back to 18:6 1400 calories as from yesterday as upping them by 100 a day seems to have got the weight moving again.
Jean hope you’re still enjoying your holiday.
Hedgehogs sounds as though you had a nice break also.
Hemmy it’s been warm here every day since we got home so hubby wants to have a bbq this afternoon not sure what he’s going to cook yet though.
AS well done on your steady weight loss and good luck sorting out a car.
Enjoy your day everyone.
Nana xxx
Day 17 NZ Auckland NFD 69.6kg🔻
Pinky Pie is now Piper. I’m amused by your reactions to PP!! The breeders colour code their puppies so they can tell them apart knowing that they are going to be renamed by the new owners!! She is the sweetest wee character- full of beans like any good Westie!!
Yes @funshipfreddie!! I had a great time!! The owner of the boutique ‘otel invited us to a fabulous evening of 1920s Burlesque. I did manage a fast walk along the Tasman Sea coastal boulevard, attended a lecture at the provincial art gallery, wined and dined and generally had fun!!
@bert1803 I’m pleased you have found a way to enjoy walking!! It will get easier as you get into it. Also not paying out gym fees makes you feel very virtuous!!
I started out walking around flat streets, then added a hilly street when I wasn’t puffing enough and now do a fast walk up the closest volcanic cone, Mangawhau aka Mount Eden. We have lots of cones across the city so I go up a different one every so often. After feeling fitter, I bought a new Nike walking outfit to keep up my enthusiasm!! However, I do need to get back to doing squats and core strength ex’s as well as arm strength exs. I stopped when I broke my finger and haven’t pushed the restart button yet… Hope this commentary helps!! @at does loads of walking. She might have some tips!!
@jaifaim Personally I like to think of you dancing around with the hose!!!
@lilymartin Loving the sheep drenching exercise routine!!
Just do it✅
Afternoon all
Well the weather over the past few days has been the winter that I know and love. Frosty cold morning, followed by cool day, but calm, clear blue skies. I got out for a walk with my Dad on Saturday, Sunday I went for a ride around the harbour. I felt good so I tried a hill climb afterwards. It went really well, so I took my bike to work for the first time in a month yesterday. It went really well. The climb home was the easiest it’s been in ages.
Cinque, the itchiness seems to have eased, but I still have issues sleeping. Well I don’t have issues sleeping, I get to sleep just fine, but I keep waking up every 3 hours or so. I haven’t really attempted a fast day for a while. Now that my exercise seems to be back to normal, I might try fitting in a fast day here and there to see how I go.
Quacka, I take a multivitamin which includes some magnesium, but I can try upping the dose with some magnesium capsules to see if that helps.
Thin, fences need to be no closer than 3 metres to waterways. We’ve had a lot or problems with falling water quality and toxic algal bloom in recent years caused mainly by farming runoff, both animal waste and nitrate fertilizers.
Well weigh-in tomorrow, I haven’t eaten as much this week, so hopefully I can see some movement on the scale.
Have a good one everyone
Hello everyone,
I am feeling the cold, even though some pretty sun is making its way through the trees at the moment. A change from grey grey sky.
Some tricky days led me to comfort eating, which led me to a fast day a few days ago, that did go well, but I think I need another one. Infact I think I need 5:2 back in my life.
I really don’t need to 5:2 when I am eating my four small meals a day, but I haven’t kept to them lately. A bit nervous, it feels like it is harder now I am older (everything is harder ). Talking of which, it was my birthday yesterday, I’m 68.
Well, catch up time!
Thin, a beautiful photo of the lovely cows. (I’m guessing the problem in NZ is that they can erode the banks and wreck ecosystems of indigenous plants, they are issues here too).
So lovely to hear about the bird life on the canal, and the chicken korma, yum yum.
Best wishes for a spurt of good nights of sleep.
Quacka woot with the weights and the therabands! Are your muscles starting to get used to them and are they making you feel good? Cheers for getting through in spite of feeling starving.
Cali, so good to hear from you, and that you and I are restarting 5:2 almost together! I can imagine it will be harder for you too (than last time) since caring for Mr Cali is such a huge job. I hope we can give you all the encouragement and support you need. I am going to do Mondays and Thursdays one week, and Mondays and Wednesday or Friday the other week as I don’t think I can fast and mind my crackerjack granddaughter at the same time, which is what I do every second Thursday.
A big hooray that you got through the recovery from that detached retina. I have daily drops for glaucoma and also drops for dry eyes, I hate putting them in, even though I am so grateful for what they do for me. So sympathy for you having to do it too.
Neil, I am so keen to hear from you, hoping that the change in medication has helped those nasty side effects. Are you able to do fast days or is it impossible? Sending good wishes.
Gday, it sounds like things are going excellently. Yay.
Well I am off to do just three things… But also some shopping and hopefully some cooking to stock the fridge and freezer and make food easy for the week ahead.
Best wishes to everyone. See you on my 5:2 fast on Thursday!
Good afternoon everyone. Xxxx
Another beautiful day .. it looks to be lovely weather all week.
Just arrived back from Leamington Spa .. lunch and charity shopping. Enjoyed fish and chips on a pavement table watching the world go by lol. Very enjoyable.
Chris and I found some good buys.. so we were happy..
It was an early walk so P and I are just going in the garden for a play.
A Sky … I have an old 4×4 black Kia Sportage it is 18yrs old from new. It was my Andrews. I am clinging on to it because its soo very reliable and of course sentimental value… and ideal dog car. ..lolol
Nana .. Are you back home now how was your week away.
Dave … I love toad in the hole..I used to put sausages onions and mushrooms in mine.
H H.. Are you fasting today.. What lovely treats are you baking this week for your family. How is Mum.
Sym… It sounds a good time is being had by all… you will miss them ..but Charlie will be soo thrilled to see you and you him.
Enjoy this beautiful evening everyone. .. but don’t forget. ” A moment on the lips a lifetime on the hips. Xxxx
Day 16 – Lincoln, Nebraska, USA – NFD, one more time – 155.8
I’m back! We’re off in twenty minutes to go buy a used lateral file ($200 instead of $900 for new) to bring home, then we’ll go get all my organ music on Wednesday, and then we’ll be well and truly moved. At that point, we’ll finish our bedroom (clothes, bathroom supplies that I’m struggling to “fit” into this house’s storage, shoes…) and the guest bedroom (since we walk by it everytime we go in and out of our bedroom, and need that view to make us happy) and then we’ll tackle the garage…and eventually, we’ll again be able to park our cars in there, LOL!
That 153 of two weeks ago wasn’t seen again, but I’ve been staying at 155-something, so haven’t been troubled by Cruella; there are only so many things I can focus on in any given day, you know? My eating hasn’t been awful at all, but the wine as well as beer as well as cocktails have been abundant most days…and, there too, I’ve just shrugged, figuring moving is stressful enough and the satisfaction of a chilled white wine at the end of the day is reasonable. 🤷🏻♀️
As of tomorrow, however, I’ll be back to responsible behavior with a WF as I return to teaching.
And tomorrow I’ll also start replying to all of your various comments. I’ve missed the chatter, although I’ve read enough in snatched moments to know nothing dramatic has happened.
Tonight is our Father’s Day meal as both sons worked yesterday; we’re having steak, potato salad (that I’m making, not purchased) and an asparagus/fresh pea side dish. I could manage to stick to 800 calories with that, except that DH also requested Scotcheroos (Rice Crispie treats with peanut butter added, and melted chocolate and peanut butter chips on top)…Those will be the calories that undo me, but I’m shrugging and starting in on reasonable tomorrow.
Have a grand one, everyone!
Afternoon All..
A lazy start a wonderful full English breakfast finished with a pot of Yorkshire Tea and a shared carrot cake.. will be back there just a cross the road from apartments..
Around the pool not our thing really… Cole (18) just getting up 1pm 😳it seems to be his sort of holiday doing nothing!!!😂.. waiting for Zack to come back from golf then going to the gym together..
Debating if we can manage a sea fishing day on Thursday….8 hours will we be fed up?? ( we won’t be fishing)
Thought could they do 4 hours and drop us off and they could continue..I don’t think Johnny is having that…
Beautiful brand new boat… thinking…
Very cloudy today but lovely for me. .. very warm.
Dave..
I am missing Charlie it will be licking all over my face… I don’t really do that but he will be so fussy.. I give way for once.
I love coconut.. get Denise to make some buns.
Jean x
Day 16 – USA/GA – NFD – 238 lbs.
Ugh, horrible experience with the prep stuff, but I think enough of it went through for the procedure. I think the next time I have to do this, I’ll need an alternative, like the pills.
3rd Post – Day 16
@jaifaim – I guessed you meant ‘house’. But, yes, a potential new keep-fit activity! 😅 Whatever gets the steps in 🏃♂️
Second post 😝
@funshipfreddie thanks for adding me to the pocket list and looking back on my post I realise I didn’t proof the autocorrect 😝😝😝
I was dancing around the HOUSE not a hose 💦 🚿 . I’m finding that hilarious to think about… maybe a new activity 😝💃🏻🕺😝
Have a good one!
2nd Post -Day 16
Pocket List – Day 16 🍌
@lilymartin
@merry🍎
@at
@jaifaim
NSL – Day 16 🚫🍿
@lilymartin
@funshipfreddie
Day 16 – Ireland – FD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
158 lbs – 😦
The rain didn’t affect our hike too badly yesterday – a lovely day with friends.
Hoping to get back to two good FDs this week… starting with today. The numbers are bouncing up.
Wow @lilymartin that is some task…. Would you have all the drenching done on one day???
Good to hear you are still dancing @funshipfreddie!!! I spent the latter part of yesterday dancing around the hose doing chores… nothing quite like it💕🕺 💃🏻 but really can’t understand my numbers above… but… they are what they are… Noy for long though 💪🏻💪🏻
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Day 16 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 71.3 kg 😇
@northgeorgia – 😯 🤐
@merryapple – From the spreadsheet, it looks like you had a good weekend too 😅
@lilymartin – 1500 sheep?! That doesn’t sound like fun. But, a good workout, I’m sure! How long does that take? And how often do you have to do it?
A 14 day water fast? Don’t try this at home 😳
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14802701/YouTube-Mr-Beast-14-day-fast-impact-depressing-body.html
Just Do it! ✔ June – Part 2. Here we go,, 🏃
Yesterday you said tomorrow. Just Do It ✔
Pocket List – Day 16
@lilymartin
@merry🍎
@at
NSL – Day 16 🚫🍿
@lilymartin
@funshipfreddie
Day 16 country west Australia FD
It’s National Vegemite day today – who knew !! They seem to have a ‘day’ for everything !! I am having more hot drinks with Vegemite to drown the hunger dragons on FDs.
@iona72, my DH is currently watching the US Open golf . Scott ( Aussie) was going equal first but I think he has just got in a bunker and bogeyed the hole 😔
@bert1802, walking or exercising in the morning can be a very good strategy. One and done!
I find if I leave it til later in the day then I run out of ‘day’! By 4pm I have all the excuses in the world to not exercise/walk and ‘plan’ to do it tomorrow…..🤔
@merryapple, you certainly have some wonderful trips. ‘Pinky Pie ?? A dog psychologist might be needed for poor PP!!
Speaking of morning walks, the sun has just come up, 7.10 am, and I am of to get my walk in , walking behind a mob of sheep to bring them up to the yards ,a good way to exercise, for drenching ( taking their medicine ) – a good way for my DH to exercises!!
Wrangling 1500 young sheep who would rather be frolicking in the paddock than having medicine squirted in their mouths. It doesn’t hurt them at all, it is just that they can be reluctant – think trying to give an active 3 year old some medicine !!😲 1500 times !!
Pocket list FD and NSL (obviously as @funshipfreddie said)
@lilymartin
Didn’t have coconut Denise never made it. Pie was good though. Chloe’s flat out on her back, legs in the air. She quite often sleeps like this so must be comfortable.Denise is asleep on the sofa, I’m watching the football then I’ll go to bed and Chloe will jump up on my sofa. Jean you’ll soon see Charlie, bet you can’t wait. I always miss the dogs when on holiday but it’s great when you get home to see them.
Day 15 NE England
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@northgeorgia sounds like you have given yourself a talking to, next week will be on track💪
As well as the NSL I am trying to focus on portion size for the up coming week -less is more!
Had a bit of time to relax and reset over the weekend and currently enjoying US Open golf on TV. Not too much babysitting in the week ahead so will make for a good step count.
Pocket List – Day 15 🍳
@funshipfreddie
@northgeorgia
NSL – Day 15 🚫🍿
@iona72
Evening All.
All well here…we are down to 6 now in one apartment the others have flown home. So it’s very quiet.
With it being father’s days everyone meeting my ex or Jacqui’s dad..so I am home alone. I am glad really, it’s made me realise I won’t go on holiday on my own. It doesn’t feel very nice, I would rather be with my boy.
Talking of teens they are very challenging, every time I go to the loo I tidy the bathroom and bring down wet towels!! It will be a different carry on when we get home I like my bathroom spotless!!
Hemmy..
Afternoon tea at the orangery sounds really lovely, Pam will be chuffed I am sure. Your garden sounds lovely.
AutumnSky..
Washer and car sounds expensive…
Dave..
Toad in the hole and coconut buns.. a few calories…enjoy your trip out to bowling..
Hedgehog..
You are still looking for a car.. I won’t like buying big purchases I like having second opinions. Nice to have a bbq…
Jean x
Evening!
AS- our boys laugh at us wanting to look at car locally, they either go miles to look or get cars delivered , a different world! Expensive time for you with car & washing machine both packing up… don’t envy you the grumpy teens! Been there…
Jean- hope your holiday is still going well?
Dave- enjoy your pie & coconut buns, is Denise feeling better if she’s cooking, she’s had a spell of not being able to hasn’t she? Hopefully her legs will improve more before your break…What will you do for weight loss now?
Hemmy- what have you been up to today, have you been busy in the garden? Hope your jacket potato & prawns was good…
Nana- have you had a good weekend?
Yesterday was busy, did some tidying & cleaning, & made a pud for today which took ages- a chocolate caramel tart. The pastry case was quite iffy but it tasted really good…the boys came for a BBQ today, in good spirits, I relaxed the keto, & have eaten more than I have been, so tomorrow will be a FD!
