Good Afternoon everyone. Xxxx
Ohh its a bitterly cold day the wind is very sharp. Good for woollens drying on the line they will be lovely and soft.
Just had a late lunch again.. I cant seem to make it earlier. Crispbreads cheese and red onion chutney. grapes.. Trouble is now I wont want any dinner as such. Perhaps wait till about 7pm and have some egg and bacon.
I must adjust my timings..lol Like my friend is always saying. ” The time runs away with me” lol
Nana … Hoping you had a lovely time away for B Day celebrations.
Dave.. Did you enjoy the milk coffee .. I have a big breakfast cup full its good for you and I find with a bit of suger or honey its very filling.
its awful the long waits to see anyone in the medical field. Its not right Denise should not have to keep waiting. They should sort things out bless her
H H I have been taking Magnesium tabs.. trying the iron now.. Trouble is i am erratic a very all or nothing person with doing things ..as Mum used to say
“Carol goes over the top” lol
How did your Home start course go today.. Did you manage to do an FD.
Sym.. My friend said she finishes her drinks at 5pm.. couldnt believe I was still drinking water at 10.30 lol … I must admit it does sound silly lolol but I had never thought about it. lol
I would imagine its easier for you to meet up with daughters family this side of the world..as you travel alone. June to look forward too.
Enjoy your afternoon everyone.. “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come.” Xxxx
Day 13 – USA – NFD
Greetings, everyone! Today is an NFD for me. I’m having a large, robust salad later. I avoid the heavy dressings (or any dressings!) on my salads. I almost always opt for a little C-8 oil or extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil from Whole Foods. I try to make my salads 75-80% leafy greens with tons of other veggies, herbs, and spices, plus some protein in the form of baked turkey or baked chicken.
@merryapple – You wrote: “I had never seen a digital pressure cooker before!!” I really like my Instant Pot Pro, 6-quart. It’s great for a lot of easy, healthy meals.
I wish everyone a happy day or night, fasting or otherwise, in your corner of the world! 😀
Kind regards,
Joseph
Day 13 – Rural Nebraska, USA – FD500 – 154.8
I’m still managing to eat almost only meals, with no snacking. Yesterday was slightly less successful, but it certainly wasn’t bad. Rather on impulse, I decided last Friday morning–two days after Lent started, you realize, LOL–to give up sugar for Lent. If the point is something difficult, I sure succeeded with my choice, because my sweet tooth has been HOWLING. I’m sure that’s going to be a healthy decision, however.
@merryapple Thanks for the tip on deep breathing. I couldn’t have done that several days ago, as it would have sent me into a paroxysm of coughing…a pat on the back from a friend did the same thing, LOL. But I did it this morning, and will continue to do so, both in hopes it helps, and also in appreciation of how good deep breathing feels. I’ve been taking a small spoonfull of honey at night to help soothe the coughing; my doctor said, when she was in medical school, they were told honey is as effective as any OTC cough medicine; my doctor several decades ago said the same as you about grog.
And, how fun about the things you were teaching the volunteers; I’m sure they had a grand time learning from you!
@funshipfreddie I’m glad you’re feeling so much better. Your omelette yesterday sounds absolutely lovely! We were given a fresh supply of farm fresh eggs yesterday, so may have an omelette in our near future…
@northgeorgia How lovely that you’ve improved enough to head to work!
Wow, quiet this morning. My cleaning lady comes today, a move from Wednesdays, and house is pretty much ready for her. I have a pile of clothes to hang up and put away, and need to get my car out of the garage so I can head in to Omaha later–in other words, nothing onerous. We found three houses to look at, and then found a real possibility, so we’ll be headed down to Lincoln again tomorrow. I started working, in a TRULY desultory fashion, on our taxes yesterday…ugh. The job I hate most of all the things I do, LOL. Oh well, needs must, right?
Have a grand one, everyone, and I hope all the rest of you are content in the things that are keeping you away from chatting!
Day 13 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 237 lbs. Woke up with the alarm this morning and going to head to work, although still feeling a little tired. I leave for my trip next Tuesday night! 🙂
Day 13 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD
Ooh, so quiet here?! 👀 And it’s lunchtime already; or at least it would be, if it wasn’t a FD 😏 I really need a good FD today. I ate the biggest omelette I’ve ever seen yesterday, filled with spinach, mushrooms & feta cheese 😋 We took one of our line-dancers out for ‘Xmas lunch’ after the class yesterday. She’d been visiting her daughter in Australia in December when we had our get-together. That was our excuse anyway 😅
@merryapple – that will NEVER happen! 🤠 Unless I get the part in a movie, anyway 😜
@stitchincarol – tons better, thanks! I hope you are too. The tickly cough was the worst part, but that seems to be gone too now.
The weather’s not so great today, so I may need to get walking on the spot, or do some cleaning later.
Sending RESOLVE to the Thursday fasters! 🎯 💪
Pocket List – Day 13 🍏
@merry🍎
@molij
@funshipfreddie
@at FD800
Turns out she has a phone appointment with the GP about her thyroid. That could explain a lot about her problems. Only trouble is that the appointment is not until the 7th of April.Hemmy over taken a leaf out of you book and I’m having a milky coffee for breakfast.HH good luck with the home start course. I got up and Chloe is all sprawled out on the sofa. She wasn’t happy when I told her to get off so I could sit down and straight away she got back up when I sat down. May have a salad for tea although they are not the best of food when it’s cold outside.
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Day 13 NZ FD 71.1kg🏃🏼♀️
Went up Mt Eden, the first time since I’ve been back. I needed a fast walk but the slow dogs turned up so it was a chattathon 😄
@stitchincarol The Buddhist Center runs an hospice programme for volunteers who go and visit lonely unwell souls in their homes. I was teaching basic lifting and positioning skills, the different kinds of chronic conditions they might come across, along with what to do if someone falls over, faints etc, how to communicate with OAPs, those with dementia and good manners!! There were 8 different nationalities present so it was quite fun!!
I hope your cough is settling. Remember to do deep breathing exercises too… “A BIG slow breath in, Hold 1&2&3, Breathe out (slowly)”. I also recommend a Grog in the evening – a tsp sugar, brandy and boiling water!!
@jaifaim Glad to hear you’re quietly coming down. Do you not employ the French madame’s technique for weight loss?!!! 4 mouthfuls then no more!! My weight should be plummeting now I have put the brakes on but I have gone up😄
@funshipfreddie Enjoy your line dancing. By now you must surely be kitted out in all cowboy gear – hat, boots, chaps, spurs and a Western shirt… 🤠!!!
@northgeorgia I hope that nasty sounding flu bug hasn’t hit you too hard. When do you leave for your trip?
@ccco How fantastic you have hit the jackpot with your DASH WOL and are now out and about in the garden, contemplating golf etc!!
@brightonbelle Looking forward to hearing about your holiday!! Especially the French cuisine!! Say Happy Birthday to your dear old dad-in-law all the way from the South Seas!!
@icystorm Lovely vegetables!! I had never seen a digital pressure cooker before!! It looks rather good. I used to cook all my beans and chickpeas and Irish stew etc in a pressure cooker but the rubber ring atrophied and didn’t seal properly. I couldn’t get another…
@penz House guests for pizza Friday!!! What fun!!!
You will now, of course, be on a short leash and avoiding the kitchen 🤣
Gosh, the Gold Coast is getting a bit of a battering esp with their river networks filling up and flooding again. We get heavy rain from those tropical cyclones which form in Pacific Ocean and head west. They seem to be getting more viscous with the ocean temperatures heating up and increasing the scale of the cyclone.
@molij👋Hope all is going well for you.
@lilymartin I feel a WOOSH coming up for you with all that great behaviour 💪
@iona72 I agree!! There is something virtuous about feeling hungry. I always wish that I recognised that before not after I have dined excessively 🤣
@at I thought of you on my holiday walks. I did some 10, 8 and 5 km distances in various scenic areas with signposts!! I don’t normally know how far I walk. I admire you for your regular long distance walks across the fells.
Pocket List
@merry🍎
@molij
@funshipfreddie
@at 800
Good Morning Everyone
Hi Cinque, good to hear from you! Thanks for the finger crossing lol
Weight this morning was 75.6kg so I’m pretty happy with that. FD was a little tougher yesterday because I was doing computer work all day and it just taxes my brain, and energy. All I wanted to do was snack ha ha. I avoided that by drinking some fizzy mineral water with the blood orange/mango flavour in it (no sugar of course) and also by focusing on how happy I would be if I get into the 75s. I’m glad I made it through.
Going to try and have a very healthy weekend – lots of exercise, less alcohol and nice light foods. It’s going to be very hot here over the weekend so exercise will need to be done early.
Hope you all have a lovely weekend and stay safe and cool xx
Hello everyone,
There’s been a run of hot days and nights here that wiped me out. I must be an old lady! It is cool this morning though, so I will catch up here.
Quacka, I’m crossing my fingers that this is the week you get into the 75’s. Good luck!
Those Qetoe products sound amazing. And haha calorie counting mistakes. So tricky!
Anzac, my fingers are still crossed (metaphorically) for that job of yours too. Let me know when I can uncross them. I hope you can live your good life even with the stress hanging over you. Maxx will help with that, I know.
Neil, that Dr Mosley program sounds good, and sad. I will look out for it here.
Woot for that half kilo! You are doing great.
Sending out lots of good wishes to everyone
Stairs are done. Next I’ve got to strip the living room and paper it Doors to be painted.Hemmy my Aunt was 88 so not a bad innings. She kept falling so went into a care home. In just about on my limit for food allowance.I try to eat so that’s I will lose 2lbs per week so that allows me a bit of leeway of I go over. I’m taking my time with the decorating, Denise is not well but won’t say what’s wrong.
Evening All..
Very bitter here today so cold walking am.. then pm walk it was heavy hailstone, Charlie didn’t like it and we got wet through!
Shopping for wool and stuffing, busy crocheting, housework tomorrow and my bathroom blind is being fitted. Hope I like it as I was unsure.
Enjoying my coffees, a bit more milk than usual but very filling.
Dave..
Definitely thermals, mine back on, I did miss them when I took them off. Sad on aunties funeral. Makes us think as we get older.
Hemmy…
I am not going to Texas as they have stopped my direct Manchester plane and I have to go to Heathrow.
I am going to Tenerife in June and catching up with Katie and family for two weeks, she then comes back with me with Charlotte, the others flying back home. Her Dad and wife are there at the same time so she will she them too.(not me!).
My milky coffee is very filling I think of you when I am having it 😂.
I go to bed at 10.30 my last drink is about 5pm.
Hedgehog..
This dementia is frightening I hope I don’t get it!
I am hoping healthy eating and no smoking, not too much of processed food will help. 🤞🏻
My list is on my phone so I don’t forget and I delete as it goes in the trolly…
Jean x
Afternoon!
Dave- sad about your Auntie…yes, Alzheimer’s can be hereditary I think, my Nan, her sister & brother all had dementia, now Mum as well, no hope for me! I guess people are living longer, plus so many more chemicals in everything affect us I think…
Hemmy- Easter is late this year, very changeable here too today. Have you ever tried magnesium supplements? They can sometimes help with energy & sleep.
Jean- well done with your petanque, & the crochet …
Doing sweet chilli salmon for us tonight, with rice & some veggies & salsa for me. Shopping was okay but we’d just got down the road & I realised I’d not got my list, what was I saying about dementia 😂
Got a course tomorrow for HomeStart, so might try a FD, be brave & not take a packed lunch!
Have a good evening everyone 🥰
Good afternoon everyone.Xxxx
It s a mixed day here with the weather .. Warm this mornings walk I had to take my jacket off in the sunshine.. then at lunch time it went really cold again. without the sun.
I keep forgetting we haven’t even had Easter yet.. because of the very warm days in March I keep thinking we are further forward lol.
I still feel tired not sleeping well.. I think I must cut back on the time of my last water. I go to bed at 11pm.
Mushroom omelette with a bit of salad for dinner. Walnuts and some grapes.
H H .. a worrying time for you re your Mums paperwork.. These care homes are very expensive so it seems.
What is on the menu for your son this evening. I bet he is looking forward to his meal by Mum. lol.
Sym… Well done on yesterdays game…..I cant wait for warmer weather.. Your doing so well with the crochet I bet the school is pleased.
Do you have any plans to go to the States this year.
Dave.. You will soon be busy with the Bowling and Speedway.. you better get your skates on with the decorating lol.
Its so very sad going to funerals was your Auntie a good age.
I hope everyone is having a good day .. “It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” Xxxx
2nd Post – Day 12
Pocket List – Day 12 🍌
@penz OMAD
@at FD800
@brightonbelle FD800
@jaifaim
Day 12 – Rural Nebraska, USA – NFD – 154.6
I ended up doing a standard FD yesterday, just because a WF on top of a hacking cough didn’t seem wise. I’m pleased to have kept off what I lost last week when I was so sick; now to lose more…
@lilymartin How lovely to have heard the interview on the pipe organs in your area; I imagine the music would be glorious!
@iona72 I too am working hard to remember how much I prefer feeling hungry to feeling stuffed; our instnct is to satisfy that urge to eat, but retraining the instinct is well worth the challenge!
@merryapple “Buddhist volunteers”?? You’re teaching them what? What are they volunteering to do? I’ve had to laugh at how clueless I feel about this topic you’ve raised!
@ccco You may be exhausted from all your gardening yesterday, but I’ll just bet you’re thrilled at the progress!
Talked to a nurse at the clinic yesterday, and she said that, yes, pneumonia is a real possibility, so drink, drink, drink. The result is that you could hear my body slosh with every step I took yesterday!! Well, okay, that’s perhaps an exageration, but I did drink even more than I have been, and I can feel an improvement this morning. I’ll keep drinking like a crazy woman, and can hopefully shed this cough soon. @northgeorgia and @funshipfreddie I do hope you’re both feeling better!
Have a grand one, everyone.
Day 12 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 235 lbs. Giving it one more day from home today…
Day 12 – Ireland – FD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
157.5lbs ⬇️
Hi all, I’m tracking back down a little which is great. Still very much trying to keep my focus at the moment on most everything.
@icystorm no no I didn’t get to make them and didn’t even get to the video. 😂 I’ll get there.
Glad to hear all is well there @lilymartin and @penz glad to hear you were not affected by the cyclone.
@ccco you are smashing it at the moment! I didn’t realise you lived in Paris for school – how fun! Whereabouts did you live? I’m missing Paris at the moment so may try to fit in a quick visit soon.
@merryapple what a lovely photo – you look fabulous!
@iona72 – hope the dentist visit went ok!
@brightonbelle do enjoy your time with your FIL and friends. I hope you had a lovely break 🇫🇷♥️
Good to see you @funshipfreddie – was wondering where you were.
Ok I have to dash…
Have a great day everyone!
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Good morning everyone cold here today, room on summer. Speedway first meeting is this Monday. So that’s good. Bowling season starts in 3 weeks. Hope I play better than on Monday. My new glasses will be done soon from Asda.I ordered varifocal ones with Polaroid lenses. If they are good I’ll be going there permanently. Jean think I’ll need my thermals today for bowling. I’m at my aunties funeral on Tuesday, she had dementia,my mother was just starting with it when she passed away. It seems that more and more people are getting it.I wonder if it’s hereditary.My dad was fine and so was his dad. No point worrying about it if it comes it comes.
Day 12 UK f800
OK going to sneak in a quick FD , as early start tomorrow as popping up to Yorkshire for FILs 89th birthday and then a meal out with friends , I’ll be aiming to keep things simple and then Monday I’ll be resetting and getting back on track to shed some flab
Happy Hump Day! 🐫
Pocket List – Day 12 🍌
@penz OMAD
@at FD800
@brightonbelle FD800
Day 12 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD
Checking in for accountability! Hope everyone is well, or getting better at least, if not feeling 100%.
Busy busy, off to line-dancing 🕺
Happy Hump Day! 🐫
Day 11 – USA – NFD
@jaifaim and @lilymartin – Were you able to make and enjoy the steamed veggies? If so, please fill us in! 😀
I hope every everyone has a great day/night, whether fasting or feasting!
Kind regards,
Joseph
Day 12, OMAD, Aus
Hello all. Been MIA due to house guests and a long weekend of excess.
We had only a tiny amount of rain as full out from ex-cyclone Alfred. Pity; we need a bit more, but still, good not to have a deluge.
OMAD today and back on the 5:2 bandwagon.
And @merryapple, I echo all those wonderful positive comments about how young, slim and energetic you look!
USA. Day11.
Better Late than never but here I am! Another DASH day has gone well. It seems that counting sodium helps keeping the calories down and is also allowing me to eat enough to not be hungry. Also, as we get closer to Spring, my outside activities increase, which means I am more physically active. That certainly helps.
I am exhausted from all the gardening I did today. Tomorrow I think I will be free to play golf.
I hope everyone had a wonderful day!
Day 12 NZ NFD 71kg y’day, 70.8kg
It could have been much worse if I hadn’t done my FDs even if the evening meal was well over the 500 cal mark😬!!
I’m back home, the garden is very dry, and the daylight hours are noticeably shorter here in the north. Autumn is here with cooler nights which means Spring is Sprung in the northern hemisphere!!
I’m teaching Buddhist volunteers later today who help out with the less healthy members of our community… Not quite sure what to expect other than I’ve promised to tone down my usual black sense of humour and not scare them🤣
Thank you for the lovely remarks, which made me blush!! ☺️
Maybe more people should post and receive such lovely encouragement!! I am still wanting to get to 65kg in the hopes the weight will come off around my midriff…
I have to go and do some prep for my class!!
Take care, rest up if you’re ill and have a great day everyone 😘
Day 11 NE England IF 16:8
Quick check in before bed.
Dentist in the morning just a routine check.
Doing okay so far this week but could do with more steps. Hopefully get a good amount tomorrow, my only ‘child free’ day this week – weather permitting.
Last week taught me I would much rather feel hungry than too full!
Evening All..
Very chilly here, thermals back on!
I went to play Petanque won, one lost one, then played to 4 points each so a draw… good game.
Dave..
I really couldn’t fast like you, good if you can.
Hemmy..
The changing weather gets to you.. we all want better weather. Clocks will be moving shortly it will help. Hope the iron tablets help.
Hedgehog..
Like you I go to aldi as a main shop then last few bits at Tesco…
Yes I am on piece work with crochet, two octopus completed, two bodies done legs to do, a bunny nearly finished. I am running two things together.
Good idea to have copies of paperwork.
Nana..
Happy Birthday hope you have had a good day.
Night from us..
Jean x
Day 12 country west Australia CD 83.4 kgs
@northgeorgia, well done on the lower number ! Sorry it is possibly at the expense of you feeling well.I hope you feel better soon, as with all th others feeling poorly. 🙏
Following through with CDs and FDs even though the scales are not being friendly, but I feel much better in myself getting back to eating less. How I have overeaten in the past !!!
@stitchincarol I had a giggle on first reading your post , thinking about you playing the piano ‘by ear’ whilst teaching !! My warped sense of humour ! Just listened to an interview on the radio with a fellow who is playing pipe organs around Australia and showing how they can be used to play contemporary music as well.
There is a magnificent pipe organ in St George’s cathedral in Perth.🎹
@icystorm, the veggie recipe sounds delicious. I will try it soon. I love Brussel sprouts, much to the distaste of my family !!
@brightonbelle, I hope you really enjoyed your time way.
@jaifaim, everything is going well here in our patch of Australia except being as dry as dry can be.
I think the east coast is rather soggy and many places flooded. We would LOVE to have some rain – just not as much as was dumped with cyclone Alfred.
I hope @penz et al are safe and well and drying out.
Have a good day all.
Hunger pangs are the feeling of fat cells shrinking….
Good Morning everyone
Hi Neil, yes it has definitely been quiet in here! Good to hear your weight is down again, well done.
3 litres of Cola ?!?!? I can only imagine what that is doing to his body. He will know about it when he develops gall stones on top of any other health problems he already has!
I’m on second FD of the week, another B2B as I had to skip Monday’s FD. I’m mentally psyched and prepared with something for lunch and a low cal dinner. I should be able to make it thru! I’ll check in with my weight tomorrow.
Hope everyone is doing ok xx
Morning all,
It’s been pretty quiet in here, so I’ll break the silence.
My weigh-in this morning I was down half a kilo, so I’m pleased with that. But I was quite sad last night, there was a new show on TV that looks like it was the last thing made by Dr Mosley before he died. It was called “The secrets of your big shop” which is basically the same as “Eat well for less”, except he focuses more on the health rather than the money savings on people’s shopping. The couple he had on first, the guy drank 38 pints of cola per week. The equivalent of 3 litres per day, and the woman drank wine with every meal, they were both huge and wondered why they were tired all the time.
I hope everyone is well
Have a great one everyone
Evening!
Nana- happy birthday to you, have a nice day!
Dave- really well done with your fast! I don’t mind going to Lidl or Aldi for a few bits but can’t get everything there, we go to Tesco’s, it’s alot further to go to Asda or Sainsbury’s…
Hemmy- hope the iron tablets help you, although you sound like you do lots & keep very fit!
Jean- how was petanque? Are you doing much crochet at the moment?
A nice walk with Xena, although quite achy…sorted out paperwork for Mum’s LPA, I’m making copies of everything I buy for her to be on the safe side, when my nan needed funding for her care home they went back over all the money, asked my uncle about a camera he’d bought for her years before! Although Mum will have to pay for care herself. Saw my sister for a cuppa, she’s away next week so will be on Mum duty. Got lots of cleaning done this afternoon. Shopping day tomorrow & youngest is coming for dinner.
Hi. I’m back yet again. Still fat and getting less fit by the day. I’m no longer taking Tamoxifen as I just couldn’t stand it any more. The cancer has come back once again but they’ve used radiotherapy to deal with it this time. No chemo thank goodness. I’m now heavier than I’ve ever been and I just don’t know how to shift it. This is probably just an excuse, but I feel too heavy to exercise – just climbing a flight of stairs gets me out of breath. I feel embarrassed by the way I look and I often leave events early because I don’t want people to see me.
I still have the the same problem, which is, I lose a couple of kilos, and then nothing for a couple of weeks by which time my self-discipline is at rock bottom and I give up. My weight is very gradually creeping up and I’m now grade 1 obese. What can I do? Can anybody help me? I wish I could get an injection of will-power.
Hemmy they had butter beans at Lidl, didn’t get any though. Had to go to Sainsbury’s to get what Lidl didn’t sell. Will stick to Sainsbury’s.Tesco is the nearest supermarket to where I live and I would get 10% off if I shopped there but still don’t go. Had a sandwich so I have some food inside me after almost 40 hours without.
Good afternoon everyone. Xxxx
Its a chilly wind but at least no rain and we had sun while walking.
I don’t seem to be getting much achieved this week somehow.. feeling tired. I have ordered iron tablets.. Also I think in winter I miss the garden work.
I keep looking for a nice event to go to something different but nothing I fancy at the moment.
50 days no alc
Nana ,,, Happy Birthday .have a lovely day. .Xx
Dave ,,, I found Lidl disappointing these days .. I shop at Tesco now. If I go to Bicester I use Sainsburys as well.
Any butter beans about lolol.
What are you having for dinner in the end.
I hope everyone is having a good day.. If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart.Xx
Day 11 Rural Nebraska USA not sure
We’ve skipped all of today’s conference and are already on our way home so i can drive in to omaha and teach. Do I fast today? Not sure it’s wise. 🙅♀️ I’ll play it by ear.
Have a grand one, everyone.
Lidl was rhubarb. Got to go shopping again now to Sainsbury’s to get what Lidl didn’t sell. Won’t be going there again.
Day 11 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 235 lbs. Working from home today. Discovered someone at work has the flu. I’m hoping I’m not the superspreader!
@brightonbelle Safe travels!
Gone off the idea of ravioli.33 hours past since I last had anything to eat. Still fancy the baked potatoe but could end up with chicken casserole. Another nice day but cold. Just had a cuppa but not desperate for food yet. Going to try Lidl today for our big shop. Never done it there before. I’ll see if they have butter beans Hemmy 🤣.Happy birthday Nanna hope you have a great day. Denise will be having breakfast soon so that will make me hungry 😱.
Day 11 🇫🇷 CD
Just have a few minutes on the plane home before I need to switch to aircraft mode, had a great time in France , guess I’ll have to get on the scales at some point and then get back to normal , FD tomorrow 💪
Day 11 – Ireland – CD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
158.9lbs
Hi all, hoping everyone is well. Sorry @stitchincarol to hear that you were not quite there yet but hopefully you both got to relax.
@icystorm your veggies sound great and I’ll have to track back to locate the video as I am back to healthy habits now. I had never heard of Chef AJ.
Hi @lilymartin – I hope all is well in Australia!
Bravo @ccco – you are doing so well ⭐️ on the new diet.
I am tired but pushing through today … will be off work for a few weeks from tomorrow. Much needed R&R and lots to sort out also.
Have a great day everyone!
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Day 11 country west Australia CD
Wishing for a speedy recovery to all those who are unwell.
Day 10 – USA – FD
@excelsior12309 – That’s great! I hope you enjoy those! I really enjoyed the steamed veggies yesterday—so easy with my Instant Pot Pro. I substituted Brussels sprouts for asparagus since Whole Foods didn’t have my preferred option. The steamed Brussels sprouts were the best I’ve ever had! In fact, all of the steamed veggies from the YouTube video I shared turned out picture-perfect and just as delicious as they looked in her video!
You probably already know this, but if not, Chef AJ has a ton of super healthy options and great preparation videos on her YouTube channel for foods to enjoy during NFDs. She’s a strong advocate of no salt, oil, or sugar, and she offers tons of spice alternatives and homemade sauce recipes. She has an amazing and infectious enthusiasm for healthy eating. Sadly, the poor woman recently announced that she was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. I’m wishing her the best in her recovery!
On a happy note, I hope you and everyone have a great day on our shared journey!
Kind regards,
Joseph
Baked potato 😋😋😋 think I’ll have one tomorrow. What to have with it. I bought a tin of ravioli but not had it, never had it before so might try that with it. If I don’t like it I still have the spud too eat. 20 hours since last food. I had a crumpet at midnight. So if I get to bed without eating it will be at least 34 hours maybe 40.
Evening!
Dave- good luck with your fast, is it really that long since you fasted?! The More life has been really good for you…
Jean- see what the weather’s like tomorrow & decide about Petanque…nice that you had a good time with Jacqui, & gained a coffee maker! I do love mine, coffee feels a real treat 😃
Hemmy- bad luck with the butter beans 😂 Enjoy your jacket potato tonight, I don’t miss potatoes very often but that did make my mouth water!
We had another lovely day, got some outside jobs done, hoovered the car, & cleaning indoors, very pleased with what I’ve got done. Just had the one meal, veggie bacon, eggs, mushrooms & avocado. Was very hungry though.
Evening All…
Bitter cold today, I miss my thermals on 😂.
I had a nice lunch at Jacqui’s on Saturday, Philip has upgraded his coffee maker so I got the old one, plus 6 different cups, 30 pods and a chocolate shaker. So I have been back on coffee.
Omelette for tonight’s meal..
Lazy day crocheting two octopus done and a bit of a rabbit this is a bit slow going…!
Debating on Petanque tomorrow feels a bit cold….??
Dave..
Hope the roof is sorted, I had a lovely steak Sunday very tasty. Good luck on your long fast.
Hedgehog..
Poor Xena falling in the ditch, Charlie worse nightmare having a bath!! You are always so busy, I was once…😂
Hemmy…
I eat about 10.30 then again about 4.30, I seem to have got use to it now. It gives a big window of not eating. I have enjoyed the mild weather back to wrapped up again.
Jean x
USA. Day 10 FD
Stitchincarol, FUNSHIPFREDDIE, I am sorry about you all feeling so unwell. It seems there are a lot of viruses going around here, too. I hope you all get well soon!
Pocket List – Day 10 🍓
@lilymartin
@molij
@excelsior12309
@jaifaim
@ccco
I am still on my DASH diet and am impressed with it. It has definitely had an impact on my blood pressure and my weight!
Everyone, please have a great day!
Day 10 – Rural Nebraska, USA-NFD
DH and I are in Kearney at the biannual pastors conference. I’m hacking away and exhausted… thinking I was dramatically better was a mistake. Those of you who are sick: take care of yourselves!
We’re staying tonight but then skipping tomorrow’s session and heading home; it’s easier to rest when not at home surrounded by things that need doing, and we both need rest.
Hemmy your destined to go without butter beans 😂. It’s another lovely day here just been out with Chloe. Going bowling today. I’m going to try a liquid fast today, not sure if I can do it but will try. Why is it I feel hungry after typing that. Not done a fast for almost a year so wish me luck. Weather forecast just been on, no cloud over my part of the country but it’s going to be cold tonight.
Day 10 – Ireland – FD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
159ish
Hi again everyone. It’s time to get out of my thoughts and to knuckle down to some serious fasting.
I’ve been creeping upwards and I need to watch that as soon enough it will be hard to shift that extra weight whereas if I can focus now maybe in a week or two I’ll be back to where I was and in track to get back into maintenance.
A very active weekend in beautiful weather here… in fact the past few weeks have been active and that’s great for the soul and the body but doesn’t affect the weight.
Lots to be grateful for and of course one of these things is this group. Very glad to hear all are well, that @funshipfreddie, you are on the mend along with @stitchincarol. @molij I wonder how you are doing… @excelsior12309 so glad your SIL is doing well and everyone else I hope you are all well…
@merryapple sounds like you’ve had a fab trip.. ok I best go do some work – have a lovely day everyone.
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Pocket List – Day 10 🍓
@lilymartin
@molij
@excelsior12309
@jaifaim
Day 10 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 235 lbs. I’m probably doing FDs without realizing it…
Anyway, I need to go into the office for a few hours to do something due in to Atlanta; too bad I left my laptop at work on Friday — otherwise I would have done all this at home.
