Day 20 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 71.1 kg
Had a fairly easy FD, until the freshly-baked banana loaf appeared during our card game 😳 It smelled divine, I could’ve devoured every slice. But I white-knuckled it, & so I’m giving myself a medal today 🤪🥇
@merryapple – that was a loong post! You’ve been so busy?! Great to hear your hand is almost better. I’d never heard of Luke Combs. A chameleon that changes colour?! That sounds tricky 😅 I’ve actually been asked to make another gecko though. The banana loaf baker wants one to give to her daughter for her birthday. The daughter lives in Nelson, I think. Somewhere on the South Island anyway. But she wants it to be made from mostly mirror tiles, with just the toes & eyes made with coloured stones. So it should be quite easy.
Off to the Lemon Tree today to celebrate a neighbour’s birthday. And then of course, it’s Inauguration Day in the USA, so I’ll definitely be watching some of the coverage 🇺🇸🗽
12 more days of Joyous January. I hope everyone is on track 🎯
Pocket List – Day 20 🐑
@merry🍎
@penz
@molij
@brightonbelle FD800
Hello all
Tis a lovely day in Sydney after a three day storm last week that was simply mind blowing in intensity. The gardens where we walk Maxx are strewn with debris and branches
The job hunt continues and is rather soul-destroying to be honest. Whoever decided that is it ok to NOT call an unsuccessful candidate should be strung up. My current employer is dangling and I’m interested as it is in an area I worked in prior to this project and I thoroughly enjoyed. However I’m prepared to accept a perm role (and therefore much less money) but they want 3 days in the office. I have been WFH permanently for 5 years and I cannot stomach going in at all, but will concede to 1 day. Negotiations continue…..watch this space
I have lost 1.8 so a slower week but still going in the right direction
Your walk sounded so lovely Cinque
That epic fast was incredible Neil, hope it does the trick
Hope you are staying warm Thin
Hi everyone else, take care
Day 20, FD, Aus
Doing a 500 cal FD today. I have no energy and thought of a WFD was beyond me.
Yes, @merryapple – Fridays are still our red wine and pizza night. They are sacred in our household and it takes a LOT to get us to change our Friday night plans!
We saw the magicians Penn & Teller at the Sydney Opera House over the weekend. They put on an entertaining show and we had a lovely meal at a Japanese restaurant afterwards. Busy weekend wh is maybe why I feel lethargic today?
Day 20 NZ FD 69.6kg
I had a follow up appt with the Hand Dr. She was surprised how good my hand was. Apparently people don’t do their rehab exs… I am now working on my grip. I’ve got to stretch and lengthen the tendon (split and stitched during surgery plus it has to travel over the T-plate) so I can close my fist. The other tendons have tightened up because of immobility too. I’m partly writing this detail in case anyone has an injury that involves tendons. You have to get them moving at the earliest possible time because they shorten and become stiff so very quickly…
We have had the most amazing looong weekend here.. starting with Luke Combs at Eden Park on Friday. He’s a Texas boy with a great voice. He played rugby at college and loves the All Blacks and hunting. Last year, he watched the NZ vs OZ rugby match and ended up hanging out with All Blacks as you do… then went hunting. Great concert!!
On Saturday we went to SailGP on the harbour which is like watching Dodgems at 70 kmph on the water… and headed into the downtown bars… On Sunday we went to Takapuna Beach for a dog walk and brunch, then watched the NFL playoffs, cricket and the second day of sailing at friends. Next I went to another friends, drank bubbles and rearranged his art collection and the furniture in his appt…
Today I’m in recovery mode😄
@stitchincarol Martha is Martha Stewart. The documentary about her was a revelation!
I like the idea of a swirl making the biscuits v picturesque!!
Your DH’s fair isle looks gorgeous!! As does he!! Could you not make the cuffs longer by adding in a white/green/white stripe sequence?? Or graft them back on if you add the white/green/stripes at the bottom of the arm knitting? Mind you, in the scheme of things, knitting two cuffs won’t take too long if you have left over wool!! Otherwise it’s a perfect fit and looks lovely and warm. I’m impressed!!
Love the grand piano music book case!! Only you could pull it off!!
@ccco I love that you are making your house perfect for you and watching the experts do the job!! Your house sounds quite large by our standards if you have four bathrooms!!
@penz I always imagine your thank god its Friday pizza and red wine evenings… do you still qualify for those!!
@funshipfreddie What a lovely gecko! How about doing a Chameleon that changes colour??!! They have similar toes from memory😃
Yoga is not for me… I am the wrong proportions – high waist, short body long legs and I just can’t do the moves. I would consider Pilates but I’m more interested in plying games like golf and bowls… once my hand comes right…
Interesting article about the ‘Australian’ diet which demonstrates a lack of dietary knowledge more than anything else. That’s why the term ‘balanced diet’ is used… Australian research on diets is fantastic at centres like:
Sydney Uni glycemicindex.com
Monash Uni monashfodmap.com
@brightonbelle Yes! Hang in there! There’s bound to be some internal reshuffling going on and then suddenly you’ll have that woosh!!!💪
@at I can’t imagine you’re not donning your snow shoes and are out walking the hills! Hope all is going well for you!!
@missybear I imagine you’re so busy looking for a new home plus on the big sort out and pack…
@northgeorgia I missed Uruguay when I travelled in SA. The beach looks gorgeous!!
The second jab may make you feel a wee bit crook… but you can at least arrange to time it when you’re not super busy🤞
@lilymartin Congrats on your numbers coming down and sounding sooo confident!!
I have one of those disgusting Kombucha scobies… I add it to soda water for a v refreshing mouth cleansing drink.
I’d love to learn how to make sauerkraut. Any recommendations??
40ºC👀 We’re sitting around the early 20s but a big noreasterly storm (WET) is going to land tomorrow so it’s gloomy out there.
@molij How was your biopsy result? I hope uneventful… I’m super impressed with your dedication to housecleaning and hope it bears fruit for you, both for sales and weight loss!!! Your house sounds so interesting.
@iona72 Have you got into the swing of things by now??
@excelsior12309 Your granddaughter will have great fun I’m sure!! What subjects is she studying? If she needs a contact in Auckland I’m happy to help out. The big thing about those long flights is to wear compression stockings, do leg exs and move inter flight and have a SR aspirin before you leave… But you will know that!!
@jaifaim Well done you!! Two💐💐 for losing the headache and having a woosh!!
I look forward to hosting you if you make it down here for a ski trip!! My old 180 skiis are in the garage. Sooo out of fashion now!! They’re long and thin and fast and probably unusable!!
My bike is going in for a service on Friday. I’ve discovered e-bikes are defo higher maintenance than a bike…
I just saw an interesting recipe for roasted cauliflower steaks with red pepper butter beans and thought of @flourbaby👋
https://www.farro.co.nz/recipe/cauliflower-steaks-with-red-pepper-butter-bean-puree
Dave .. I agree re Royal Mail… I have just had to have documents resent. I should have received them on the 2nd January .. The whole country is upside down.
Denise got a letter about jury service dated 26th December asking why she hasn’t filled the form in she sent it off early January, she’s still waiting for a birthday card from her sister which is in the post. Gone downhill since I left.
Evening!
Couscous – really well done on your weight loss so far! Scary with the neighbour’s fire, do you know what caused it? My youngest son is a fireman, they’ve had quite a few electric car & scooter fires… definitely a good reason to give up a FD!
Dave- poor Denise, she might have to push to get a clinic appointment sooner! Has she heard about the jury service yet? Good you’ve been able to book up a holiday, Haworth, we loved it there, when do you go? Don’t go mad with the bread next week!
Jean- poor daughter & SIL, I hope he picks up before the cruise… difficult decisions with your bathroom!
Hemmy- great bargain with your bag! Hopefully back on track tomorrow, you must miss your mum so much, I love her sayings…
Nana- hope you’ve had a good break away!
Had nice walks with Xena this weekend, a bit longer than sometimes, feeling quite energetic! Saw Mum yesterday, trying to drop hints about her sister/ my aunt, having a hard time as my uncle has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s & is struggling to adjust, all mum says is that they’re lucky to have each other & not at all sympathetic, she thinks they should just laugh about it! My poor aunt is finding it hard to speak to mum atm…Did a roast for hubby today, youngest was going to come but still a bit poorly, he’s on the mend though hopefully. Ordered some new boots online, someone we watch on YouTube recommends them, & they hike miles with their dogs. They are the barefoot ones, will see what they’re like, you can try them for 100 days! Will be my birthday present…
Day 19 Ireland – NFD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
Hi all, super quick check in from me. Not a bad weekend food choice wise but the numbers will be up just because that food has been out and about. Work to be done from Monday 🏹🏹
See you all tomorrow!
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Day 19 – USA/GA – ?
Weigh-in: 236 lbs. Doing a ZBC this morning. Since getting the first of the Shingles jab on Friday afternoon, my appetite hasn’t been as strong. The result is I accidentally did a CD yesterday and dropped a pound. So, it may end up something similar today. I need to look at what I have going on at work this week. Yes, the Chamber of Commerce banquets are starting up soon, but not until the end of the month. I think I will be fine, even with our shortened 4-day week, to fast a couple of times during the work week, which is so much easier. Still, if I can get something in today, that works for me, too!
Good afternoon all. Xxxx
Another grey intensely cold day.
A good walk .. then went to the shop for lazy day Sunday Cold roast beef slices and fresh crusty baguette. ..Plus naughty choc eclairs.. that was lunch and will be dinner also so easy finger food day. Plus going full hog as they say and having wine. That’s it then tomorrow is defiantly going to be a really different “another day” lolol Must lose those Xmas pounds.
Miss old Mum she would have soon ” Put me on the right track ” as she would have said lolol.
Roll on spring and in the garden.
I hope every one is having a good day..Xx
“Smile more than you cry, give more than you take and love more than you hate.” Xxxx
Day 19 UK NFD
Great bookshelf @stitchincarol
Going for f800 again tomorrow through to end of the month and I’m going to try to really get the carbs down to see if that makes a difference
Have a good Sunday all
@funshipfreddie thank you I’ll try that.
Good afternoon everyone zero degrees here just been out with the dog. It’s a good job I can’t stand spirits or I would be drinking them all the time.My drinks must be in a pint pot and to be honest I have never liked drinking in the house. Never did it even when I was single. These days I hardly drink at all. Totally opposite from when I was working. Managed a week without bread so that means no butter either that’s a big saving in calories. I’ll probably be like a cartoon character I’ll pull my jaw out,put a loaf in it and close my mouth😂. Chicken for tea tonight so Chloe is prowling about waiting for some 😆. The antibiotics didn’t do Denise any good, she asked for some more but was refused.
@jewels74 – makes no difference. They can be two consecutive days, or you can spread them out. I think most people choose Mon/Thurs.
Hi I’m new to this. What days should I use as my fasting days ? Thank you. Glad and grateful to be here amongst this community.
Day 19 second post.
Just had the lamb chop with mashed minted green peas from the Fast 800 cookbook and it was delicious .
Lettuce salad with tomato and sauerkraut for dinner.
Day 19- South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD
Well, my attempt to be a weekend warrior hasn’t been successful so far. I didn’t walk too far outside, as it was too hot. But I did clock up 11,000 steps after I went into one of my cleaning frenzies when I got home
@lilymartin – well done to you! 👏 🎯 and it’s always good to have company on the Sunday pocket list
@stitchincarol – enjoy my FD?! Never! 😅 I’ll enjoy playing cards later though. I love the grand piano bookshelf!
@northgeorgia – Uruguay, I knew it! 😅 A tiny country. I’ve been to Montevideo, where nearly half of the country’s population lives. On Sky New’s weather map, the temperature of Buenos Aires always appears right over where Uruguay would be. It must be so irritating for any Uruguayans watching.
‘Hundreds in hospital with serious reactions to fat jabs’
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14300503/Hundreds-hospital-fat-jabs-numbers-surge.html
Happy S🌞nday!
Pocket List – Day 19 🍒
@lilymartin FD800
@funshipfreddie
I see on the news today the Global Commission on Clinical Obesity has released new guidelines that move away from using BMI as a weight/health measurement to using WHR and other measures of belly fat, although it didn’t state what the other measures were. It has also split the definition of obesity into two categories:
Pre Clinical Obesity – where the patient is healthy but is carrying excess weight so treatment is monitoring and risk reduction measures.
Clinical Obesity- where organ function is reduced due to excess weight so treatments would be surgery, medications etc.
Sounds like a good change to me, certainly a lot clearer in the definition.
Hello everyone,
Congratulations Neil, surviving with that very woken dragon. And no energy. Cheers for a reset.
Hello to Thin, and the kingfishers,
Best wishes for your fast day.
Haha the tennis is the Australian Open. I had it on a bit last night but I was concentrating more on my book.
I listened to this podcast yesterday and liked the praise they gave 5:2 https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/dr-karl-podcast/sciencetriplej-20241128/104658698
I will check out your French Glucose Goddess.
I went for a short walk last night at sunset, it was a beautiful temperature and lots of street trees in scarlet bloom, and flying foxes overhead with the first stars.
Best wishes all.
Couscous…
How frightening and your poor neighbours how things can change in a minute. Definitely a good malt would help and you can be excused fasting…
Tomorrow is another day..
Hemmy…
Poor Westley you will miss him.. it’s that dreaded time.
My floor and waste sink are disintegrating so no choice on the floor… and the shower unit has to be replaced and it’s behind the tiles… all seemed a good idea at the time… hoping he’s a kind and understanding fitter.
Night all
Jean x
Day 19 country west Australia FD800 82.6 kgs 181.72 lbs
Joyous January is correct!! I am now starting to be able to wear some clothes that have been too tight for a long while.
Target for Joyous January is to lose 2 kgs.
Target for 2025 is to lose 20kgs.
Back on the wagon though have not been posting.
Good FD800 yesterday so following up with another today because the rest of the week is pretty hectic.
Upping the exercise, reducing the calories, losing some weight – who knew !!!
Back on the sauerkraut and fermented foods. Some years ago we had a lot of discussion on this thread about keffir,kombucha etc.
Looking at doing a FD500 before Friday if possible.
Forecasting a few days of 40ºC so should be doable.
Thoughts and prayers are with all those in the USA affected by the catastrophic bushfires.
Good evening FB Brit friends. xxxx
Its been a cold dark ole day today. missed the sunshine.
We had a good walk with village lady and her terrier Teddy. Still thinking about little Wesley and all the summers him and Pip had ran together.
A decent eating day.. ..crackers and stilton for lunch then Beans on toast and fruit this evening..Felt full today.
Dave.. A good idea to have booked the holiday.. something for you and Denise to look forward too.. Did the anti biotics help her.
Sym.. A worry for your daughter re her hubby.. I can imagine the son going the other side of the world a worry .. not so bad if they have a partner
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Your bathroom sounds good to go now. Does it really need to be done… You could go on another cruise with the money lolol when you arrive back from this next one. lolol xx
C C.. Yes our emotions seems to rule our food and drink intake… I would imagine the fire was pretty scary…. I think fire is my worst fear as its so quick and devastating .
You are doing so well .. good luck this coming week.
H H and Nana hope you are enjoying your day
Health is not about the weight you lose but about the life you gain. Xxxx
Hi all, some interesting posts that I do enjoy reading, giving me a good idea of you all. Taking this rather intense journey has made me think about changing my approach to make it less of a challenge. I think I have shown how some slight changes can impact on my approach to fasting as my post about meeting up with a friend in a local pub showed. However there are also some incidents totally unexpected that can also lead to a Fast Day going off the rails. Last night, 17th having had a good Fast day, around 10.00pm my wife and I heard 3 loud bangs outside our home. (We live on a modern private housing estate where the houses are really close together. My next door neighbour being only a metre away from our home.) She looked outside and to her horror next doors garage was on fire. So intense that it blew the closed garage door clean off. I had to move our car off the drive to safety and the Fire Brigade arrived to put the fire out. Needless to say the garage interior was utterly destroyed and the experience was unnerving to say the least. Our good neighbours on the opposite side insisted on us both going in to their house to ensure our safety. So good to have such caring neighbours. So, an hour later, when the fire was out and we returned to our home safe and sound but with me a little unsteady on my feet. Due of course to being offered and accepting several glasses of excellent single malts. I have to say a perfect reason to break my perfect Fast that day. But, as they say, “Tomorrow is another Day”. Stay safe out there.
Evening All..
Chilly day again and a mucky walk.. well wrapped so I was fine everyone was saying how cold it was.. I was fine.
I had a few hours with my daughter and SIL, he’s not well again since William went back to Perth, he is feeling down again, not eating at all. Hope he picks up for the holiday.
I have had two munching days so must think more tomorrow..
Dave ..
The roof was expensive, I think mine will be more than the 5k, the plumber needs at least 2k for fitting. Good you have booked a cottage something to look forward too.
Hedgehog..
I must admit all these passwords are a nightmare.. not only for your mum. Hope your son soon feels better.. I am sniffing a lot and nose blowing maybe from my jab…
Couscous..
Brilliant news on 11 lbs off.. a really good start. Hard for your friend if they don’t understand T2..
Hemmy..
What a good bargain on your bag. My daughter picks up a few bags in Texas, it’s one charity shop what does the designer bags. She picked up a leather travel computer bag/ briefcase for hubby when he travels, just about unused $300 she paid $70…its cleaning down the bathroom tomorrow, radiator, glass shower screen, see how shiny I can get them 😂 I am keeping the run of units and toilet. They are like new…they will do!
Jean x
Well I’ve booked an holiday in Haworth Yorkshire dales. Heard lots about it when I was at work so now I’ll be able to have a good look myself. Going the day before our 50th wedding anniversary so will celebrate it there. Just pleased to be going away, never missed a year without some kind of holiday. How are you all doing?
Congratulations Neil. Lucky that you didn’t fall off your bike with hunger on the final ride home. I’ve never tried anything like that, I’ve always assumed I couldn’t and left it at that. Or maybe it’s more that I just do the minimum needed to get by. (Says the 6:1 woman).
Anzac, congrats on the 1.5kg off. Welcome back Quakka. Oh yes, Lindsay’s op shop find. (I seem to have missed or forgotten some details above until Cinque pointed it all out.)
Hello back Cinque! I’m sorry that you need to be in top form to post here – but pleased that you managed it. I don’t even know what tennis you’re talking about – the weather here makes it feel like tennis would be far from anyone’s mind.
Lindsay, I saw another episode of the French Glucose Goddess. Here name is Jessie Inchauspé. I really like the way she presents the science. I’m hoping OH will take note of some of her hacks. As someone who hasn’t gained an ounce since high school, it’s sometimes hard to convince him that his diet could be healthier.
CalifD, are you OK?
FD for me tomorrow when it will be 8 days since my last fast due to doing last week’s a day early. The kingfisher pair are cited several times daily which gives me the same sense of elation experienced when I used to see dolphins on my walks in Perth.
Oh, I almost forgot. One of the winter moorers here is a 5:2 graduate. She lost 3.5 stone which I shall now quickly convert to kgs so it means something to all of us here – that’s 22! I knew it was a lot.
Day 18 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 237 lbs. Well, I thought my post went through, but anyway, I was 236 yesterday, up about half a pound today.
Yes, the answer is Uruguay 🙂
I’m going to need it after this very stressful grant renewal process over the next two months. I’ll probably fast tomorrow.
Day 18 – Rural Nebraska, USA – OMAD – 156.6
House hunting yesterday was a total bust; we could have fit into each of them–except not our dining room table, my piano, and the “grand piano bookshelf” DS33 made for me when he was took high school shop. All of which are deal breakers. 🤷🏻♀️ (here, a picture from fall: https://imgur.com/gallery/HWyvLZs)
So, now we have to increase how much we’re willing to pay and how many square feet we need; hopefully the next round of looking gives more success.
As for food, I was RAVENOUS by the time we got to the restaurant, which proves to me how much I nibble on NFD days, which tells me how much I need to tame my behavior. I’ve shot up so far from my post-WFD weight partly simply from re-feeding, but also because I enjoyed beer at the restaurant instead of wine, and it was a choice I made; the extra weight will drop off, perhaps even today if I can figure out something for dinner that’s less carb-heavy.
@brightonbelle and @jaifaim, too funny about labeling yesterday the 18th; I didn’t even notice!
@jaifaim How fun to have visiting family this weekend (or longer?); where are they from?
@brightonbelle Yeah, no walks for me either: while we actually have blue skies and bright sunshine, the temp is only 12/-11 and it’ll be even colder tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday. DH and I walked the walking path of one of the houses yesterday before our agent showed up, but even though it was 50/10, the wind was so bad it felt below freezing. So outside walking is going to have to wait! As for being up 2lbs after your two weeks of f800, I love your RESOLVE to just keep going; you KNOW you’ve done the right thing, and scales simply don’t always reflect that, and even more frequently don’t reflect it as rapidly as we want–but they WILL reflect your excellent behavior soon. In the meantime, enjoy your weekend off even while, I’m sure, you choose “reasonable” over “abandon.”
@funshipfreddie How great to have rediscovered a lovely restaurant! Enjoy your FD tomorrow! 😉
It’s a busy day today, but all fun stuff that I’m looking forward to. Have a grand one, everyone!
Just dug the crockpot out,beef and veg in it. Will be glad when the roof is all done and the scaffolding gone. Cold today only 2°C. Took Chloe out and a white van let me cross the road in front of him, he stopped and opened the window and was smiling at Chloe’s hat. He said I thought I was seeing things a dog in a bobby hat 😆😂.Day 7 of no bread, it’s been difficult but will get there now.
Day 18 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD
What a gorgeous day it was yesterday, perfect weather. I had lunch at ‘Indulge’, about 3 km away. Hadn’t been there for about 18 months, though I can’t think why. There’s a great view of the entire bay, & we saw a couple of dolphins playing in the distance 🐬 It’s going to be a scorcher today
@brightonbelle – you never told us the results of your 14 day FD800. But, maybe you don’t want to? Was it worth it, do you think? I’m sure I’d disappear if I did it 😳 Oh, & now I just saw your post saying you’re baffled, but you’re going to start again on Monday 💪
@jaifaim – re the mosaic number – that’s true! But, I’ll be the one who ends up putting it on the wall. And either Judy or one of her spies will most likely snap me breaking the ‘rules’ 🙄
@stitchincarol – I hope you found what you’re looking for 🏡
Have a good weekend everyone 🌤🌈
Day 18 UK NFD
I’m with you being baffled , I really hope it’s just a fluctuation but I’m having a weekend off and I’ll get weighed again on Monday and take stock and start again
Yes – I blindly follow @jaifaim
Not just the Vikings but Romans too , York really is a fabulous place @merry🍎
Looking forward to hearing about the planning for your trip @northgeorgia My son who’s in Spain just now is hoping to go to Colombia this Summer
Right must get on , I’d like to go for a walk but it is horribly cold and grey here , hoping for some improvement
Day 18 Ireland – NFD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
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I was a day ahead of myself yesterday…and I may have thrown you @brightonbelle . I’m with @stitchincarol in thinking it’s only a matter of time … the whoosh is coming ⭐️
Good NFD was had here and I now have a busy weekend with family and visitors and hopefully a hike and spin 🚲 thrown in.
Off out to collect some from the airport and a few more later this evening. 💕
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Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
There’s a tiny movement on the scales in the right direction. So my plan is to eat breakfast and lunch but nothing apart from some fruit in the evening in the coming week and to skip breakfast at the weekend. Let’s see what impact that has….
Afternoon all
Well the final day was the hardest. I finally started getting really hungry around midday. I had no energy riding home either. I stuck to 2 black coffees, 2 cups of miso soup, and 1.5L water, then in the evening I was feeling pretty bad so I had a teaspoon of tahini just to get a few calories. The last meal I had was dinner on Tuesday night at around 7pm, and I had breakfast at 7am this morning, so the total fast was around 84 hours when I had around 300 calories total, mainly from the miso.
I’ve done my re-set, now to try to keep the sugars and heavy starches out of the diet. I broke my fast with a flat white and Greek yoghurt with mixed berries and walnuts. I’m feeling a lot better after getting some calories on board.
We went to the farmers market this morning and there was a lot of stone fruit, so I grabbed some cherries, apricots and nectarines. Lunch was some beef scotch fillet with broccoli and capsicum. Dinner tonight will be chicken thighs and vegetables. If I can try to eat clean like that for a week then hopefully I can shake the sugar cravings.
Have a good one all
Hello everyone,
I have been doing lots of lovely grandma things, and a sister thing, and also got a bit crook, and apparently I am so decrepit now that I need to be in top form to manage to write. Hopefully I am in top form today. Don’t feel so yet, but the coffee is still kicking in.
Quacka, so lovely to read your post! How was that first fast day of the year? I am so glad you had a wonderful NZ holiday, and woot for the next one.
Anzac, that impressive 1.5kg loss was such a lovely start to your ‘back on the horse’ ing. All good wishes that it is still going easily.
And best wishes with that job hunting too.
It must be so nice planning that next step of getting up to FNQ, and may your dad enjoy some lovely Queensland winters with you.
Hello Neil, All power to you starting the year with a good fast. I thought that not feeling hunger would be a good sign (so long as you remember to nourish yourself a bit). Not ‘waking the dragon’ keeps the dragon asleep. But your fast must be done now, I hope you are feeling good.
I haven’t managed to watch any tennis, and haven’t been hooked in by anything in the sports reports so far. I bet I start to get interested just as it finishes, and then the next championships will be somewhere that means all the matches are played in the middle of our night.
Gday, best wishes. Sympathy for the state of your mum’s home. So often business decisions mean overworked, poorly paid staff and nothing but minimum standards all round.
And more sympathy for badly behaved family members, goodness I thought mine were bad.
Yay for a good weight loss.
And yay for yours too Lindsay!
And wow, what a gorgeous op shop experience. The whole set does sound beautiful. Not to mention the noodle bowl. It is so special to own such beautiful things.
Good luck with the proper fast days.
Hello Thin!
Sending out good wishes to everyone
ciao
Good evening F B Brit friends. Xxxx
Its been a nice day.. lots of sunshine and blue sky. Good day out..
I found a lovely Radley tan leather bag like new. .lots of nice detail..usually retail at £70.. but got it for £10.
When we left for home at 5pm we called at a really old established Banbury Fish n chip shop .. we had only had a coffee .. Oh they were delicious really enjoyed them plenty of salt and vinegar lol plus a glass of wine.
Not weighing now till Monday morning. I will be back in full 5 2 mode lol. Bread will be replaced with Crispbreads again.
Nana .. hope you have had a good day.
Dave.. Ohh that’s a bad blow re your roof price…. Building work is so expensive now. I think lack of people in the trades is the problem they can name their own prices. Well done on no bread..
H H …You did well with your weight on your break.. Start again on Monday.. I hope your son soon shifts the bug. Banking not straight forward these days hard for Mum.
C C .. Sometimes time is the essence and maybe at times our bodies need the extra calories Even though it messes with our healthy eating plans .
Sym.. Dont forget with the plumber .. its what you want.. if you think bits are ok I would insist on leaving them.. Its all money to them .
.Enjoy your evening .. “The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does.” Xxxx
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Hello all. Yesterday, Thursday 16th was 14 days in with a loss of 11 lb. Sadly went out on the evening to meet a friend.. in the pub…as you do. 2 cans alcohol free Guinness but returning home a bottle of Chardonnay and a cheese sarnie….bugger, (oops sorry). Today a reasonably good day, first and only meal at 6.00pm, bacon, scrambled eggs x2 and mushrooms. Followed I am afraid by a small bowl of Vanilla ice cream with mixed nuts. Not too bad a day I suppose. A good friend tells me he is also pre T2 but he does not really understand how serious it will be if he does contract T2. I really did have a job on my hands to get him to understand how serious his position is. Hopefully his wife will speak sense to him and get him on a diet. The weekend will see me relaxing the diet somewhat. Stay safe and well out there.
Evening!
Dave- that’s rotten, the roof costing so much 😭 Well done keeping off the bread with all that stress & the early starts..
Jean- big decisions for your bathroom, not easy…Glad your arm is okay after the injection. I looked up the old pub/ holiday cottage online, it’s not got any character or old features, not very appealing!
Hemmy- you’ll soon get those 5lbs off, you’re very disciplined! Did you find anything good in the charity shops? I found a really nice jumper when we were away.
Nana, Kay, Couscous, hope you’re all doing okay?
I did put on 2lbs on our break, so strict keto now! My stomach is too iffy to try proper fasting so will just hope it comes off by being careful.
Did shopping today, youngest has a lurgy so won’t see him, saw mum & hopefully have sorted her bank card & reset security questions, it was funny trying to do that as Mum kept getting all the backup questions wrong, we got there eventually! At least we could laugh about it, better than crying 😂
Hope you all have a good weekend!
They have been great but very expensive £15500. Had to have new beams chimney pointed me lead obviously all new tiles. So definitely no holiday this year. Not easy to save up when retired.I doing go out very much these days, apart from bowling.
Evening All..
A lovely walk and then had coffee at Christine’s as she had a joiner in the house working.
Popped to the bathroom shop to asks a few questions and collected more books… everything is so expensive. I can see it costing more as Dave’s has. I am hoping to reuse some of the cupboard units. See what the plumber thinks. My tiles are very good so may get away with some of that.
I have stayed the same this week.. I have lost half a pound but I don’t count half pounds…
Hemmy..
Hoping your weight soon moves, it’s always hard to restart again. Hope you had a good walk…
Dave..
The roofers have been very good and about finished, wish the plumber would move just a bit quicker. Hope you enjoy your meal tonight.
Have a good weekend everyone..
Jean x
Day 17 – Rural Nebraska, USA – NFD – 153.8
Another successful WF yesterday, but overslept this morning then had to head out the door for a dental appointment, so here it is coming on two o’clock before I’m posting anything. I’ve had only a totally reasonable sandwich so far today, and then we leave to go view houses, so I’ll end the day with no snacking–a minor miracle, LOL.
@penz Been there, done that, and you’re absolutely right that there’s no point in weighing when you’re full of coffee!
@funshipfreddie Oh, how silly of her to be so picky; no matter what you do, it will be gorgeous! And bummer on the higher weight, but I’m sure you’ll dispatch it quickly, and certainly by Monday morning.
@jaifaim I’m glad that in a week when you had such a nasty gluten headache, you finally dropped some pounds; you certainly deserve it!
@brightonbelle Wait. You did f800 for two weeks, had one day off, and you’re up two pounds?? That makes zero sense. Reminds me of @basyjames several years ago when she was doing everything right, including strenuous exercise (so, not sitting on the sofa doing nothing), and couldn’t drop her final 4 pounds. Then, two weeks (or something?) later, they were gone one morning. I imagine you were down two pounds, and then the day off was so shocking to your body that you were up four pounds? That has certainly happened to me! Be strong, my friend! 💪
Okay, time to head out. We’re looking at four different houses, thirty minutes each, from three o’clock to five o’clock, and then going out to eat somewhere to talk them all over. Wish us luck!
Have a grand one, everyone!
Isn’t it just?
I have had breakfast and lunch with nothing in the evening for 4 days out of 5 this week. Birthday evening did involve drinks and nibbles which was lovely although, there is still about a third of a Christmas cake to eat. But it is delicious.
My plan tomorrow is to see if the scales have shifted and take measurements, and skip breakfast.
But I am finding it tough with the cold, grey days.
Roof almost done at the front don’t know about the back. Pointing to be done on the chimney so they said should all be done by Monday. They have been very good and hard working. My son is cooking tonight noodles and teriyaki beef so hopefully it will be good.
Day 18 UK NFD
Quick weigh in shows up a pound or 2 , aim to settle back in , catch up on posts today , have a chill out weekend then get back on the f800 on Monday 💪
Day 18 – Ireland – NFD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
154.6 ⬇️
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I’m not sure how but I’m hoping this is the week that cracked the month for me.
I changed things up a little this week and the headache certainly didn’t help as I find when I come out of that debilitating state, all I want is carbs… but… I didn’t capitulate.
So what I did differently re the past three days… is… the first day of my headache I had a meal out with friends at lunchtime and I ate a lot of good food – not the lowest calorie meal but no sugar etc.. the last two days have been a good CD and a FD but both with a good meal at lunch, some fruit and a boiled egg at night. And I’m back in range ⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s the weekend with lots on which is a bit strange for me in January but there is … so I will go mindfully into warrior mode. 🏹
@penz happy Friday even though you don’t have to work…😄
Oh @excelsior12309 your young relative has a fantastic adventure ahead of her!! Christchurch is so beautiful and perfect for outdoorsy people- as it all of NZ – it is exactly 20 years since I was there and it left a huge wonderful mark on me 🇳🇿 I vowed to go back and ski in NZ but it hasn’t happened yet.. it will happen though 🤩
@stitchincarol yes! I’m in a worldwide GF FB group and the things I’ve learned are truly amazing.. well done you on the trousers!! You know I love a clothes gauge over a scales gauge. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
@ccco enjoy the use of your kitchen now.. it all sounds very exciting!! I should start some work here but always seem to have other things to do.. 🤔
@merryapple hope you enjoyed your ride! Well done on getting back out on the bike and to such a beautiful place 💕💕 I don’t know who Martha is either but she sounds great 😂😂
@funshipfreddie well dont to you! I got wordle in 3 today.. back to it for 2025. Oooh a picky commission… that can be tricky… alrhough you will just make it and Judge Judy can’t blame you if it ends up on a wall 😂
Hi to everyone else out there!!! Hope you are all doing ok. 💕
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others💕
Good morning everyone a dry day so far, waiting for the roofers to arrive. They left the tiles outside the front window in what Denise calls the garden , we used to have a few privates, now it’s concrete with a wall. I was worried they would have disappeared in the night. Around here if it’s not fastened down it goes. Costing a lot more than original quote. Need new beams so it’s almost wiped us out. Will have to try and save but not easy on a pension. Were not destitute but much worst off than a week ago.Day 6 without bread today. It’s been very difficult but hanging on.
Good morning everyone. xxxx
A grey chilly day here after all the lovely sunshine.. I expect it is January though and to be expected.
Just weighed and I am now 5lbs up than pre Xmas and happy weight. Its exactly the same story as last year .. I put the lbs on after Christmas eating up remains… somethings I am not even really enjoying lolol.
Must start property on Monday will bin anything left. .. buy no treats spend the money on really nice fruit and veg.
Will check in later as out charity shopping at noon with Chris and need to get out over the fields with Pip first.
I hope the scales are good for you this morning.. Together… We Can and We Will Xxxx
Neil, that sounds gruelling but helpful that you’ve experienced no hunger. Just popped in to offer some encouragement/acknowledgment. Good luck with the final day.
Day 17 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 71.5 kg 👀
I had a very easy FD, but up half a kilo from Monday’s weight. Just a number, @penz, but some numbers are preferable to others! I WILL be on my best behaviour before my next FD on Sunday 🏹
@jaifaim, @excelsior12309 – thank you! 🦎
@stitchincarol – not sure what’s next, maybe the picture of the cat sitting on a roof at night. The neighbour who asked me to make her house numbers is being very picky. I showed her a bunch of pictures yesterday to give her an idea of her options, but she said she wants to think about it. And then I found out she’s actually a tenant, not the owner. So ideally she needs permission from the owner of the cottage. I don’t want any more drama from Judge Judy! 😳
FYI – Wordle fans – I got it in two today! 🤓
Success on FD800
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14294383/Weight-loss-tips-Australia-fat-loss-fasting-diet.html
Happy Fri-yay! 🍹
@matpi That’s a really nice summary of the flexible options in this WOL, LJoyce!
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