Day 6 NE England CD
I feel like I’m having a pretty good week. No movement on the scale but I can take that.
No snacking has been much easier than expected so should be no problem carrying that on!
Like you @northgeorgia I’m trying to focus on avoiding carbs, especially processed. Everyone is still excited and motivated with our exercise challenge so that’s great to see.
I’ve had my hair cut quite short today, hairdresser calls it a pixie cut, I feel like a new woman!!
Pocket List – Day 6 🍋
@lilymartin
@at
@ccco
NSL – Day 6 🚫🍿
@lilymartin
@funshipfreddie
@merry🍎
@ccco
@iona72
USA. Day 6. WFD
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@at
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Today I may actually have some down time! Hope everyone is having a great day!
Day 6 – USA/GA – NFD – 239 lbs.
Well, I did OMAD yesterday with my chicken and hummus wrap and fresh herbs someone at work brought me. So delicious, but my mom made some pasta and really wanted me to try some. I probably had a two cup serving, but I think the bloat carried over this morning to be up by a bit over a pound. Anyway, I’ll continue the picky/occasional eater trend. I probably won’t OMAD over the next two days, but will continue mindfulness. I am trying to focus on protein and fresh vegetables/fruit over processed carbs while thinking about my TDEE.
Morning All..
Out early 5.30 to beat the weather, ok for 30 mins last 30 mins bouncing rain… drenched through, heating back on to dry every..
Charlie going in 20 mins.. I am about ready. The gang are on the way to Gatwick in the mini bus…
AutumnSky..
You are doing really well.. 2 stone to loose, should be off by Xmas….
Hedgehog..
Glad the parade went well a very proud mum and dad..
Dave..
It’s so annoying about your roof how people get away with it.. lots of money spent.. take photos of water leaks in case you have to go to court.
I shall pop on over the holiday as I have WiFi.. hopefully..
Jean x
Hello all~ is anyone willing to be buddy with me on a daily basis for a fast I am starting tomorrow (Saturday 7th June)?
I am planning to do short reps of fasting: 3-6-9 days and see how it goes.
Please reply if you want to give each other mutual support~!
Day 6 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 71.4 kg
@northgeorgia – you’re back on track! 💪 🎯
@merryapple – enjoy the gallery opening 🖼
@stitchincarol – you’ve got a LOT of stuff?! Have you officially moved now? 🏡
@at – how was the movie? As good as the book? I haven’t read it, but I bought it for a friend some time ago & she loved it.
I’ll be going out for a well-deserved brunch later at Charlies, after my stellar FD 😇 Sending RESOLVE to today’s fasters! ✔
Happy Fri-yay! 🍹
Top Tip from Dr Jason Fung – “Intermittent fasting is not an excuse to eat whatever you like. During non-fasting days, stick to a nutritious diet low in sugars & refined carbohydrates”.
“I guess I’m just one of these people who, when I decide I’m going to do something, I JUST DO IT.” ~ Tom Ford
Pocket List – Day 6 🍋
@lilymartin
@at
NSL – Day 6 🚫🍿
@lilymartin
@funshipfreddie
@merry🍎
Good morning everyone up early again, I think I’ve joined the early shift but can’t seem to stay up until 2am anymore.I prefer the late nights to early mornings but would only keep Denise awake so I have to go to bed around midnight.Sky you are doing absolutely fantastic with your weight loss. The roof is getting me down now our bedroom is leaking as well as my son’s bedroom, not what you expect after posting£15500 to have a new roof and fix the leaks. Just waiting to see what happens next with our claim. Denise as to use a walking stick now and she’s been waiting over a month for her prescription to be filled but every time she goes to the pharmacy they say try another pharmacy we don’t have what you want and have no idea when it will come in. So far we have tried 10 pharmacy s and non have it😡. Jean haver a great holiday and you too Nana.HH glad the pasing our ceremony went well apart from the weather.
Morning everyone!
It’s another early one for me today, but hopefully I can finish up early this afternoon – fingers crossed.
Thank you to everyone for your kind words of encouragement. This morning, I weighed myself and…4lbs down.
01.06.25 – 38lbs
04.06.25 – 32lbs
06.06.25 – 28lbs away from my goal
I have been very strict on my calories and I have finally lost what I gained and more. I think I was around 30lbs away from my goal before the half term break. I do train everyday and my steps are always around the 8-9k.
Hedgehogs – I have lost my post a few times it can be frustrating.😠 Congrats on the loss, it’s all going in the right direction.
Jean – I do hope you have a fantastic time with the family and enjoy every last minute of your time away. 😃😃😃😃
Hemmy – It’s amazing because yesterday I had a 6 inch subway sandwich (all veggie) and I had a small angel cake. But this week I’ve eaten a lot of fruit and vegs (a hell of a lot), so a little bit of what I fancy (within reason) is making a difference.
Brads27 – Super result on the 11,000 steps you did all through bowling and walks the other day. That’s a great result from just doing something you enjoy and walking with Chloe.
Hope you all have a great day!🙂
Day 6 NZ NFD 69.5kg🔻🌋🏃🏼♀️🦮
Slow walk with slow dogs despite the temp being 11.5C degrees🥶
Had a cheese toasty at the cafe to warm up🙄
Tonight is the Auckland Art Gallery opening for masterpieces from Toledo Ohio… ??? All will be revealed 😄
I watched a couple of YouTube videos by Dr Fung emphasising the effects of grazing vs fasting in relation to insulin, the hormone which, amongst other things, allows glucose to pass in and out of cells. Worth watching if you’re unfamiliar with this.
He’s a nephrologist aka renal physician which means his focus is on the kidneys and their function of maintaining the volume and composition of body fluids (acid base balance, electrolytes, glucose etc).
My name will defo be on the no grazing list!!
Pocket List🪺
@at
NSL 🤐
@mary🍎
Day 6 country west Australia FD 83.9 kgs
@northgeorgia, well done on the filing. numbers! Keep on doing what works.
Pocket List FD
@lilymartin
Pocket List NSL
@lilymartin
Good morning everyone,
Brr, I am glad I have my snug dressing gown and heater on.
Gday, Oh dear that webinar.
I think the idea of aiming for ‘fat loss’ instead of ‘weight loss’ is exactly because you want to lose fat, not water or muscle.
Yes, chronic insomnia has been so difficult for me. Glad to say that last night was reasonable sleep, woot!
LJoyce, so good to hear from you!
Hooray for hearty winter soup! I am having one meal soup every day at the moment.
Another hooray for new scales! And a new great great nephew <3 Amazing.
Your trip to Scotland sounds so wonderful and so does your camellia hedge!
Sigh for slow weight loss, but if it continues, you will get there!
Anzac, woot for getting head-hunted and a good way out of a job that doesn’t suit you. Sending so many good wishes it all sorts out beautifully.
Quacka wow!
The wonderful parts of your holiday were so wonderful, but what a nasty, nasty bug you and Mr Anzac picked up. I am so glad you are on the other side now. Keep looking after yourself, I know it can take a while to get back to 100%.
Neil, aren’t you recovering amazingly! I am so glad you are able to get back to doing the things you love. And I am glad you are going so sensibly step by step.
Such beautiful photos!
Ok I am off to see what I can get done.
Best wishes to everyone!
Just lost my post, not typing it again! All went well apart from the weather, very proud of our boy! I was half a pound down, but there was a bit of a buffet & we had a celebratory Chinese tonight so I’m not weighing tomorrow!
2nd Post -Day 5
Pocket List – Day 5 🥑
@merry 🍎
@funshipfreddie
@ccco
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@lilymartin
@at
@merry🍎
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@stitchincarol
Evening All..
Cases down stairs and about all done.. early to bed up at 6.30 to walk the boy, take him to kennels about 9.30.. taxi pick up noon…
Dave..
I did go up to 60.. I feel ok now but felt not 100% earlier…you are getting up a lot earlier these days… I wake up about 5am these light mornings..
Hemmy..
Hair all good she is a good hairdresser, cut my fringe a bit wider, she only did a tiny one .. as I had grown it all out. I wear in a bob chin length.
Just had haddock and chips not a lot of food in and thought a good meal might make me feel better. No fasting this week.
Hedgehog..
Hope the pass out parade went well and weather was kind.
Nana, AutumnSky hope you are both ok..
Jean x
Day 5 – Nebraska, USA – NFD
We’re on our way to get another load, and i just realized I forgot to post so I’m—UGH—using my phone. Yesterday went fine, and I didn’t snack. DD and her family get here in time for supper and are here until Saturday morning, so I doubt I’ll post tomorrow.
Have a grand one, everyone!
USA. Day 5. FD
Spring is just so busy! Trying my best to keep up!
Good afternoon everyone. Xxxx
Its been a wet day here from early morning / we got soaked on the walk.
No gardens to water .. just my friends green houses. It looks to be the same tomorrow .. then they are back Saturday. They are in Inverness and the weather looks to be really chilly there and wet .. they will be fishing.
Not sure what to have for dinner .. need to go to the local shop .. so will see if anything temps me. I can remember feeling like this last summer and then worried why I wasn’t hungry .. you cant win can you lolol.
A S How is your day going.. are you managing to resist temptations…
Nana.. Have a lovely time in Sheringham next week.
Dave… Its good to have e break in between your decorating… Does Chloe mind the rain having a fine coat.
H H. Is Mum ok now.. .. . Cooking head on followed by hairdresser lol.. your boys will keep you active.
Sym.. Are you happy with your hair .. Not long to go now.
Enjoy your afternoon everyone. “Thursday. A brand new day. A clean slate. The possibilities are endless.” Xxxx
Day 5 – USA/GA – NFD/ZBC – 237 lbs.
Dropping weight every single day this week — back to pre-vacation levels! I’m going to keep going for my health. Of course, things will probably slow down as my body readjusts really soon, but that’s to be expected. The OMADs on NFDs this week have really helped. I’m trying to become a “picky and occasional” eater 😉
Day 5 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD
@bert1802 – that’s so true. Big pharma & the big food companies don’t care about keeping people healthy, so long as we’re healthy enough to keep buying their products. I read somewhere that student doctors spend only around 20 hours studying nutrition during their years of medical schooling. And, as @lilymartin said, these UPFs/junk foods work just like drugs in the way they target the brain to activate dopamine & serotonin. Just the right amounts of sugar, fat & salt.The ‘bliss point’, I think they call it.
Gotta run..
Don’t complain. Just Do It ✔
Pocket List – Day 5 🥑
@merry 🍎
@funshipfreddie
NSL – Day 5 🚫🍿
@lilymartin
@at
@merry🍎
@funshipfreddie
Jean my heart rate is always around 50 low I know but it’s probably the meds I take. Had rain overnight so it more like autumn than summer. Keeping away from the scales until I get all the decorating done. Going shopping soon when Denise is ready, she’s still asleep at the moment. Can’t believe I am up early all the time, always used to be around 10am. After working nights for so long. At least I’ll be ok if I go fishing.A day closer Jean are you flying from Manchester? I’ll wave to you if you are😁.
Sky will you get weighed tomorrow like the others? Nana you always do well with your weight loss. HH you’ve cracked it now, just maintaining.Hemmy with the wet weather you won’t need to do as much watering and it will replenish your water supply in the garden. Will have a cuppa then take Chloe out.
Day 5 – UK – CD
Day 4 – CD
Good morning all – slept like a log last night after all that travelling – Train to London was delayed by over 30 mins just outside Bletchley – at least I get a partial refund on my ticket!! Reception on the train was awful – kept cutting out so didn’t manage to catch up with the posts…
Had a wonderful get together with my niece – the two of us had lunch at Cafe Murano before her husband and toddler joined us for some playtime in a lovely outdoor space we found – my heart was full as I headed back home. No delays on the way back thankfully – lots of cuddles and photos as you can imagine……❤️❤️
I didn’t manage the FD but did do a CD so I was happy with that – planning on another CD today and moving my FD to tomorrow – Aiming for a OMAD as going to see Salt Path today with friends and having pizza afterwards 🤞
Off to my 9am Happy Hour (aerobics class) so I had better get organised and will try to catch up properly tomorrow
PS – I have managed to stick to the NSL list so far this month ✅
Take care all
Good Morning..
A wet start…..hairdresser later..
I am more or less sorted…
Hemmy..
Jewellery put away already knowing me I would forget.. bought a £8 it’s really nice a 5 year guarantee 😂 !
Good on the arthritis improving..
Dave..
The blood thinners are a nightmare, you remember Steve at the hospital with his nose bleeds, his arms ribbons with Charlie playing, I bought special play gloves to his elbows…
Well done on the steps…
Hedgehog..
I am still dizzy in the morning.. I keep having a bit of salt and more water.. I remembered what you said… I am a bit concerned as I am never ill. My BP is today 128/72 pulse 57.. pulse is usually about 61 so a bit lower.
See how I am when I come back.
Hope the pass out parade goes well and the weathers kind.
Jean x
Day 5 NZ FD 70.0kg🔺🌋🏃🏼♀️
I’m up thanks to lots of vegetables in a pork and barley risotto y’day…
Great to hear a wee bit of science in the conversation!!
@bert1802 Personally I think criminal charges should be laid against the corporations who knowingly created such unhealthy addictive unnatural foodstuffs in the pursuit of gross wealth… esp when they lay the blame of the consequences on an individual’s lack of self control.
@brightonbelle 😊☺️ I was reminiscing and not just about food… David and Billy were great friends at the RCA (Royal College of Art) and traveled to New York together twice in the early days, meeting up with other artists like Andy Warhol. No one was famous back then. People may not realise, but between London and NY there were 8 pop artists in the UK and 12 in NY who laid the foundations for pop art. We caught up with David on our London visits if he was there, and last spoke to him two days on the phone before Billy died. I now know what your DH’s accent sounds like!!
I’m off for a walk after a big storm that hit the whole country for 36 hours has blown through…
Day 5 FD and NSL Pocket List
@merry🍎
Afternoon all
Weigh in this morning I was around the same as last week.
Quacka, yes exactly! Getting out in the fresh air, and being able to ride far enough that I can enjoy some of the scenery from our city has done wonders for my mood
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Have a god one everyone
Day 5 country west Australia; CD to TDEE; 83.5 kgs
No FD today as we have visitors to lunch and I am yet to regain the discipline of 2017 but am planning a FD tomorrow.
I’m cooking for the whole family including sausages and vegetables, at DGD’s, request; Lemon Meringue Pie; with cream 😱😁; there will be chocolates and there will probably be wine – there will not be a FD but….’ tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow you’re only a day away !’ 🎶🎶
Today I WILL eat to my TDEE; I WILL do more exercise and I WILL NOT SNACK.
@northgeorgia, bravo on the lesser number. As @funshipfreddie says ‘ we CAN do this!’
@stitchincarol, good luck with the continuing shift. The end is in sight . And your Cruella numbers are looking good.
@bert1802, I attended q webinar on food and health a few years ago.
The food companies have spent a lot of time, research and BIG BIG dollars to create the ‘ craveability’ point of many foods, particularly the UPFs.
It is the combination of fat, sugar and salt which affects our tastebuds and light up the ‘pleasure’ centres in our brains like neon lights.
The dopamine hit we get from eating these ‘foods’ ( actually many are just combinations of chemicals when you look at the ingredients) then keeps us coming back for more.
We need to eat like our grandparents ate, smaller meals from mostly home-grown produce.
More fibre, more fruit and vegetables, high quality protein, oily fish etc.
It wa a very interesting seminar. And it pointed out the resulting spikes of insulin as mentioned by @funshipfreddie and the consequences of unused energy being stored as fat and the enormous damage done to the body.
The numbers of people walking around in Australia and the USA either pre-diabetic or actually undiagnosed diabetics are really alarming.
The numbers are in the millions 😱😱😱 another reason my mojo is back.
I do not want to join them.
I have to say, the accountability and support of the NSL is helping.
Starting a pocket list for today
NSL day 5.
Hi everyone
Thanks G’day. Your gym set up sounds good. I’m going to try and focus on weights for the next six months of the year and see what results that yields. I focused on cardio to lose weight before my holiday (just have trouble shaking that thought of cardio = weight loss even though I know it isn’t true) but honestly I think my weight loss had more to do with fasting than the exercise. I have noticed I have lost a fair bit of muscle which concerns me so I am going to build that back up. I do believe that more muscle helps to burn more calories over the long term but I also enjoy being tighter and toned. Ha ha vanity!
Neil, good to hear that you have been able to get out and do some exercise on your bike. It’s great for the mind as well as the body which is why I love to go walking, especially outdoors. I find my mind just settles and I love the sun and fresh air.
I have had two sort of FDs this week, sort of because they were higher in calories than normal but I feel I need the food to help recover from being so sick.
Weigh in this morning 73.3kg.
Have a great weekend (long weekend for some of us in Aus) xx
I’ve done 11000 steps today that’s the 3 hours bowling and three walks with Chloe. Denise as nodded off, she dosent get much sleep. Not managed to get to bed for months. Going shopping tomorrow instead of Friday so I’ll have to be up early. Should sleep will tonight.
Evening!
Sorry MIA yesterday, stressful time with Mum…
Dave- hope your arm heals, not good…well done with the decorating! Good you still got a practice session in even if the match was cancelled.
Nana- really well done with your steady weight loss! Hubby & I went in together one of the days he worked in town, he worked late so I had the office to myself at the end of the day to catch up on notes (I was a community support worker with mental health patients), then we’d pick up a takeaway for dinner! Sounds like a nice evening, hope you catch up on your sleep! Have a lovely holiday!
Jean- very exciting, nearly holiday time! Good idea leaving your best jewelry at home. Do you eat enough salt? Maybe that might help with your blood pressure…hope you’re okay on holiday 🤗
Hemmy- goodness, you must’ve been tired to have a nap, not like you! Glad your knee is better…HomeStart families both didn’t want calls last week in half term, back to normal now, plus 2 courses this week!
AS- really well done on your weight loss too, that’s a brilliant re-start, does it take you back to where you were? Well done making your big decision too, hope it all works out! Hope your course is helpful…
Saw son yesterday, he needed his dress shirt ironing, he’s just rung as he’s not been able to get a haircut (his usual barbers closed), I’d offered if he couldn’t get in anywhere else, will cook him dinner too, he’s extra late as he’s been to meet the crew he’ll be on with. Fasting has been okay, just one meal yesterday & won’t eat until tomorrow. Better get my hair salon ready now !!!
Predictive text it should read Ron who plays with us. Jean enjoy your long pm walk, if Chloe walked as far as Charlie she would be asleep 23.5 hours a day. I struggle to get anywhere with her, I literally have to drag her, it’s a if she dosent want to go out but gets excited when I say are we going then I have to push her off the step to get her moving.I used to walk round a big resavoir with Heidi but no chance with Chloe.
Okie bowls match was cancelled today so we practiced for 3 hours, stiff as a board now. Tom who I plays with is is 84 he said straight in the bath when he gets home.My knees are that bad that I couldn’t get into a bath so we had it taken out and a walk in shower replaced it.Mince and tatties for tea. My favourite meal. My arm looks a mess so might put another plaster on it if I can find one big enough.
Sky good that you have sorted out your future, you know where your heading now. Nana get Geraldine ready for action.Hemmy I wish I could drink water got to have a tea bag in mine ,I love nuts but I could easily eat the entire bag once I start on them.HH what you up to today?
Good afternoon every one. Xxxx
Nice to have a dry walk after yesterday .. although funny enough the ground seem dry today.
I am soo pleased as I have had some arthritis in my knee for a good while .. the last few days I have been absolutely pain free when bending .. I am soo relieved… Health is my wealth its so very important.
I don’t know what’s helped it I do take numerus natural concoctions lolol.
A S .. Oh I soo envy you being so decisive I dither from one thing to another. all the time whether its something small or big.
Very well done of your loss that’s brilliant.
Nana. .Hope its good weather for Geraldine today.
Dave.. Be careful with your arm ..Nice to have a beak now from the decorating. What’s for tea.
H H .. That’s brilliant your sons got his chosen station to work from.. Is Home Start busy at the moment.
Sym.. Its a good idea not taking your good jewellery.. It would be awful to get it stolen.
Don’t forget some books to read or will you be too busy.
Not sure what to have for dinner .. its weird but in good weather I am not bothered about eating much .. I am drinking lots of water and eating plenty of fresh fruit and nuts though.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever you are doing. “Progress, not perfection, is what matters.” Xxxx
Good afternoon every one. Xxxx
Nice to have a dry walk after yesterday .. although funny enough the ground seem dry today.
I am soo pleased as I have had some arthritis in my knee for a good while .. the last few days I have been absolutely pain free when bending .. I am soo relieved… Health is my wealth its so very important.
I don’t know what’s helped it I do take numerus natural concoctions lolol.
A S .. Oh I soo envy you being so decisive I dither from one thing to another. all the time whether its something small or big.
Very well done of your loss that’s brilliant.
Nana. .Hope its good weather for Geraldine today.
Dave.. Be careful with your arm ..Nice to have a beak now from the decorating. What’s for tea.
H H .. That’s brilliant your sons got his chosen station to work from.. Is Home Start busy at the moment.
Sym.. Its a good idea not taking your good jewellery.. It would be awful to get it stolen.
Don’t forget some books to read or will you be too busy.
Not sure what to have for dinner .. its weird but in good weather I am not bothered about eating much .. I am drinking lots of water and eating plenty of fresh fruit and nuts though.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever you are doing. “Progress, not perfection, is what matters.” Xxxx
Day 4 – Lincoln, Nebraska, USA – NFD, but controlled – 152.8
Nice weight after my FD800. We’re on our way out the door again to get more stuff; this afternoon and tomorrow will be spent getting it all put away, and then DD and her family arrive for 36 hour…looking forward to more grandbaby time!
Pocket List – Day 4 🥑
@at
@brightonbelle – FD800
@northgeorgia
@bert1802
NSL – Day 4 🚫🍿
@funshipfreddie
@lilymartin
@stitchincarol
Day 4…..Florida…..FD
Yesterday, I went over my TDEE a little but not worried about it at all. I did however get my 45 min walk in. I was kicking and screaming that I didn’t want to do it and that I could take break but I would not give in to the spoil brat I created….
Today is a FD and since I am traveling this week and have made my plan for my food choices to stay on track.
@lilymartin….. I’m glad you are back on track and getting back to where you want to be.
@funshipfreddie….. it’s crazy how a little snack can disrupt the whole body ecosystem. We think a little something here or there won’t upset the apple cart but in all actuality it over turns the darn thing. Then to make matters worse it as a person trying to lose weight it messes with your mental state.
Perplexing thought…… if diet companies and doctors for years have told dieters to eat three balanced meals and two healthy snacks daily to reach your goals…. And they even have made so called healthy snacks to help….. Did they do this knowing that the insulin spikes making weight loss nearly impossible keeping fine folks in a constant health crisis and over weight? I mean skinny people don’t make them any money.
Dr. Mosley and Dr. Fung were my go too when I was learning this way and I still visit them when questions arise.
I’ve got to get this day going or it will never end.
Day 4 – USA/GA – FD – 239 lbs.
Ate under TDEE yesterday I think, with my OMAD and picky eating to accompany it. Really hate where my weight has ended up in the past two years, and especially hate the sudden return of reflux, which had vanished several years ago. Dropped a bit of weight over yesterday, and hoping I’ll drop a little more after today’s FD, too. But even if I don’t, I’m trying to make June a month of impact.
Pocket List – Day 4 🥑
@at
@brightonbelle – FD800
@northgeorgia
Day 4 UK f800
Pleased to see a few days of f800s have got me back to my start May weight
Sounds very hectic @stitchincarol – Laundry – one of the things I always look for in airbnbs is a washing machine 🧺
So glad your mojos back @lilymartin 💪
You name dropper @merry🍎 I had a memorable visit there for a Christmas high tea a few years ago and being from Bradford my DH has a similar accent to Mr Hockney
Hope you have a good journey and a great day @at
Right – off to pack etc Have a 2am alarm ‼️ tomorrow the upside is we are in Palermo for 9.30 I ll see you all on the 21st
Pocket List – Day 4 🥑
@at
@brightonbelle – FD800
NSL – Day 4 🚫🍿
@funshipfreddie
@lilymartin
Morning All..
Walked a different way which wasn’t long enough.. so longer one pm… I like him to have at least 90 mins a day which is recommended for a dally.
Cleaning up today, a bit of shopping. I need a cheap watch as I am not taking my usual watch and engagement ring.. lots of pick pockets about, as really all over the tourist areas.. we have to be vigilant.
Dave..
My lounge and staircase needs doing.. a bit later in the year.. will it be me or a painter? Not sure yet.. I need a 2 new sofas and my decking too.. a bit of saving needs doing..
AutumnSky..
It’s good you came to a decision about your career .. it’s best to think it through.
Have a good training day..
Jean x
AS you are doing so well. I hope your training goes well. I do like leather but I think we will go for fabric,I should ask Chloe she spends more time on them than any of us.No bowling match today it as been cancelled due to a funeral for the opposing team. Jean not long now, you will soon be on your way. I bumped my arm on Sunday and it took a big chunk of skin off, that’s the trouble when your on statins and especially aspirin, it looks awful, just took three plaster off and had a shower, I’ll let some air get to it. You are all so good looking after your neighbours plants. The sun is trying to come out so could be a good day.
Day 4 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD
@lilymartin – so glad to hear your mojo is back! 👏 we can do this – and we WILL!
@bert1802 – funny that you said snacking doesn’t even cross your mind on NFDs, but you want to nibble on FDs? For me, it’s the other way around. It doesn’t even occur to me to snack on a FD – simply because it’s a fast day. And as you said, in most cases it’s just a bad habit, especially if it’s done mindlessly. And it IS doing harm to those who do it, & not only if they’re trying to lose weight. Jason Fung says every time we eat it creates an insulin response, so the fewer times we eat, the better. Insulin is also a storage hormone, so if our bodies can’t use the fuel we’re eating immediately, then it’s stored as fat. Constant eating damages the pancreas & creates insulin resistance, leading to various health problems, including diabetes.
@stitchincarol – you must be exhausted?! But it sounds like you’ve made a lot of progress, & I hope the worst of the moving is over 🤗
@at – enjoy the trip! 🚂
@brightonbelle – off to Sicily tomorrow? I’m so envious 🇮🇹
Off to line-dancing, Happy Hump Day! 🐫
“Don’t hesitate or talk about what you want to do. Just Do It.” ~ Gbenga Akinnagbe
Pocket List – Day 4 🥑
@at
@brightonbelle – FD800
NSL – Day 4 🚫🍿
@funshipfreddie
@lilymartin
Quacka it should say Sprint Interval Training (SIT), autocorrect error saying short instead of sprint so no wonder you’ve never heard of it…lol.
It’s the same theory as HIIT except the intensity is ultra high – absolute maximum possible cardio for a maximum of 30 seconds then approx 1 min rest and repeat. Maximum 15 mins per session.
My warmup for all of my exercise routines is a series of stretching exercises such as hip openers, lateral steps, glides etc for the purpose of flexibility.
I’ve set the gym up so I can complete all 8 barbell exercises without needing to add or remove weights or change equipment over – luckily I have a lot of different weight plates and 4 barbell’s so each is now set up with the required weight for deadlifts, back squats, rows, bench press etc which makes the process so much easier. All of the lifts are compound exercises which are exercises that use a large group of muscles at once so more bang for bucks compared to lifts that only work a couple of muscles.
I’m currently lifting heavy but not as heavy as I know I can lift as it’s important to ensure I don’t go too heavy too quick. I’ll stay at current weights for another 2 weeks and then increase load.
Morning all!
Managed to make the final decision and now is the time for me to make the steps needed to move forward.
Nanafixit – Absolutely agree about the early morning start times. It helps me a great deal. Today, I need to head off to Berkshire for training, so it’s a very early start. Do hope you have a great time in Sheringham it’s a beautiful place.
Hemmy – lots of temptations, but I am weathering the storm.😊
Jean – I have been in education for so long where I have gained such incredible transferable skills.😃
Brads27 – Wow! It sounds like your home is shaping up nicely. Are you thinking of leather or fabric sofas for your home?
Hedgehogs – I decided to jump on the scale this morning to see if I am on track and I am now …6lbs down. I stuck to the calories, and have been training. I do believe it was a lot of salt and carbohydrates that produced a high water weight.
01.06.25 – 38lbs
04.06.25 – 32lbs away from my goal
Have a great day everyone.😀
Afternoon all
I didn’t weigh in this morning. I usually weigh myself in the nude in the bathroom as soon as I get up, but this morning my boy was already in the shower when I got up. I’ll weigh myself tomorrow. The good news is I seem to be progressing well. I have been walking in to work and I’ve felt pretty good. On our Monday King’s Birthday holiday, I went for my first bike ride in almost 3 weeks. I kept it light and did a ride around the harbour that has no climbing, I managed a good 25 kilometers no trouble at all, then yesterday I tried walking halfway home up the hill and didn’t get any breathlessness. I’ll try again tomorrow, and if it goes well, I’ll try to walk the whole way tomorrow. If that goes well then, I should be ok to start taking my bike in to work again.
Anzac, I hope you manage to get a good deal at your old bank if they’re head hunting you. Good luck with getting a position there sorted if you’re not happy in your current role.
Quacka, so sorry to hear that your lovely trip was marred by illness. I have a friend who is from the Maldives, but all I’ve seen of it was the Island that they filmed one of the Star Wars movies on.
Ljoyce, sounds like you’re getting similar winter weather to us, we did have a couple of days of cold windy weather, but other than that we’ve had temperatures in the mid teens, which is unheard of in June.
Gday, there are so many sharks out there ready to take advantage of people’s desperation to lose weight. The webinar sounds frustrating.
Cinque, great that you’re feeling better, I empathise with your poor sleep. I’ve been sleeping pretty poorly recently, Hopefully I’ll be able to start getting better sleep soon. It’s always better for your recovery if you get good sleep
Well see you all later. Keep on keeping on people.
Day 3, second post
I’m so pleased with myself, I’m reporting in tonight. It was a TOUGH day…moving, and in particular, the packing to move, stinks! By the time all we’d planned on packing today was in the car and ready to bring down to the new house, all I wanted was food. Comfort food. Lovely food. LOTS of food.
We came up with a restaurant to go to (Panera for those of you who know it), and I ordered something I’ve had before and knew was lovely (a half sandwich and a small bowl of soup) and the total calories were 780. That means I stayed below my original plan of 800 calories, I had no alcohol, I did not snack, and I was comforted after a tough day. 🫨😂 And I finally found the TV remote, so it’s hooked up. AND our washer and dryer are finally hooked up (that took two trips to the hardware store) and the first load of laundry is in the washing machine–that alone was a huge accomplishment.
When you have TV and the ability to do laundry, it goes a long way to feeling like you’re home!
I’m thinking I’ll sleep well tonight. 👍🥳🙌
Day 4 country west Australia 83.5 kgs CD
Joining the pocket NSL day 4.
Well you have certainly started something @funshipfreddie with the NSL.
It really helps me to know that others are also practising restraint with snacking.
I did not used to snack much when I worked in town but now I am WFH more the office is far too close to the kitchen…..🙄
@bert1802, I enjoyed your thoughts on self sabotage. It is an interesting and perplexing subject.
That is partly what got me where I am today.
When I first started 5:2 in 2017 I followed the 5:2 WOL as it most successfully done. I lost weight, became healthier and then I started to self -sabotge: a snack here, going over TDEE there, a bit more of this and that; not being careful with portion sizes and all the while KNOWING I was doing it but not stopping 😲😲
Fast forward 8 years to being the almost heaviest ( I have lost a few kgs ) I have EVER been, including a couple of pregnancies . 😔😔
I have been puddling along for over a year now doing 5:2 in a sort of way.
Reading @funshipfreddie‘s initial opening comments for June has finally snapped me back to reality along with the fact that I am tired of being fat ( MY choice of word), unfit and feeling fairly unhealthy.
My mojo is BACK and I get the feeling that may of us are seriously motivated this month to make some serious changes to our WOL/E.
belated happy birthday @at, I hope you enjoyed the virtual birthday banana! 😁aka ‘ no cake’
Off to Pilates class then morning tea where I WILL NOT SNACK.😬😇
Good Morning Everyone
It’s been interesting to catch up on all your posts today.
G’day, good to hear that your new WOE/WOL is working for you already. I think it’s great that you have been willing to make these huge changes (after much research) and hope that you are able to get the results that you want. I will be following closely and keeping Dr Stacy in mind, especially if fasting stops working so well for me.
I understand how important strength training is and will be focusing on that now that I have returned from holidays. The only thing I worry about is the stress on my joints when lifting really heavy weights. The PTs at the gym say that building the muscles around the joints actually help to look after the joints but I have been concerned as I don’t want to ruin them (or exacerbate the pain in the joints that already hurt!). What sort of warm up will you do for lifting, G’day? Will you do a few lighter weights first and then go heavy, or just a quick overall warm up like on the treadmill or something?
I’m also going to look in to short interval training as I have never heard of it. I’ve hear of HIIT but have also read that is not great for females around my age (I’m 47) so I try and steer clear of it. This apparently has to do with raising cortisol levels also.
Neil, I’m sorry to hear of your health issues. I’m really glad that the doctors have been able to find out what was going on and hope that the medication works quickly for you. I’m even more grateful that your undiagnosed condition did not lead to more serious problems for you. I hope you are coping with not being able to exercise too hard, keep focusing on getting well again so that you can get back out there and do what you love!
LJ, so exciting to be planning travel for next year. I’ve heard Scotland is gorgeous although I would struggle with how cold it is over there. Where do you plan on going in Northern Europe?
Anzac, you gave the new job your best shot so if the your old job has vacancies don’t hesitate to go back. Work is only a means to living life, it’s not your life. You need to be happy in your job.
Hi thin, Cinque and Turn, also Cali if you are reading.
Well, we had a lovely holiday in the Maldives although I have been saying we have been to paradise and then to hell, more on that in a minute.
We stopped at Singapore for two nights on the way over – what an interesting city! I was worried that we wouldn’t like it as we are not really city people, instead preferring the great outdoors, but it was amazing. I can’t wait to go back there and see some more of the city and try some more of their yummy food! We bought a food called Bakwaa (not sure of the correct spelling) but it is like our beef jerky but is made from pork and not as dry. It’s very tasty.
The Maldives is just a gorgeous place, exactly like you see in photos and promotional travel material. We stayed in a beach villa right on a lagoon which was great as it was only about a 5 metre walk to the water. We went snorkelling almost every day in this lagoon and even though it looked like there wouldn’t be much life in it, it was actually the opposite. We saw amazing fish of all different sizes, colours, shapes, spots, stripes and even a combination of both. We also saw (and swam with) reef sharks, lobsters, sea horses, octopus, sting rays, sea cucumbers and these strange sea worms. Still haven’t looked up what they are but they are quite large and really long, longer than a sea snake. Every day that we went snorkelling, we would see different things. It was like going to a tropical aquarium but being able to jump into the tanks! It was truly amazing.
Mr Q surfed two to three times day and was absolutely stoked with the waves. He tired himself out so much that he was exhausted by the time we left and didn’t have the energy to surf anymore! An unheard of thing in our household, lol.
The Maldivian people are lovely. The surf guides were excellent and all the other staff were great too. The resorts provide many jobs for the locals including some interesting ones. Every day we saw women sweeping up all the leaves across the whole resort. They use brooms that look like they are handmade from reeds and just constantly and patiently sweep up the leaves. It keeps the place looking pristine but I wonder how they feel when they look back on the area they have just swept and there is a damn leaf or two on it already!
It’s also very hot in the Maldives. It’s only about 33-34 degrees but it’s very humid and when you are in the direct sun you get roasted. We have been to WA where it was 43 degrees but this is such a different heat. We expected the heat but were surprised at how ferocious the sun is. We used up a lot of our sunscreen ha ha
So getting to the hell part of my story…it’s not pretty, sorry.
I got a bit sick over there with diarrhea. I forgot about brushing my teeth with bottled water and was just using the tap water. It could have been that or the food or a combination of everything. Anyway, I went to the on-site doctor and he gave me handful of pills and some rehydration solution and that fixed me up within a few hours and I could still enjoy the rest of the holiday.
That was nothing though compared to what happened next! So we had a 4 hour flight from the Maldives to Singapore,2 hour stop over and then 8 hours flight to Sydney. 2.5 hours into the flight to Sydney Mr Q started feeling really sick. He tried to make it to the toilet but of course it was occupied so he ended up vomiting everywhere in the little area that is opposite the toilet (maybe a galley or something similar). The air hosts/hostesses were amazing and managed to get him to the toilet after the previous occupant vacated it. Poor Mr Q had it coming from both ends. He was so sick the rest of the flight and vomited twice more times. Imagine being so sick and stuck on a plane for another 5-6 hours. We finally got home and then he was sick for another two days.
Then it was my turn. I ended up in hospital with gastritis and colitis. I truly felt like I was dying. I had to stay in the ED overnight while they got me under control. Three IV anti vomiting drugs and two bags of fluid (with the promise of a third if I didn’t start keeping water down) until I started feeling a bit better. 6 days later I’m still not 100% but am getting there slowly.
A horrible end to an amazing trip but we won’t let this stop us travelling. Surely we can’t be so unlucky to be sick a third time (in only three trips). Not that we have any plans yet but I’m sure there will be more overseas trips as we really enjoyed it. I even coped with the flying part ha ha.
Well, I better go and do some work. Take care all and chat soon xx
Hi all
Just a quick post to say hello as it has been a while since I posted. Work is not improving and my old bank is head-hunting me so I think I will go back. It’s a different team and I realise now it is so much easier when you have background and 40 years experience rather than trying to start entirely fresh
Will post more soon, am in the office and need to get working
Day 4 NZ NFD 69.4🔻✅
Drat… My post vanished…
I’m off up the 🌋 then off to spinning.
Good thoughts @Bert1804!! No self sabotage for me today… It’s all about me showing up!!
Happy belated birthday 🎂 @at . How lovely to relax on the train to London. Enjoy your meet up with your niece. Are you going to Fortnum and Mason for tea?! David Hockney took us for lunch upstairs. Very trad menu… smoked fish pie, pea soup, fish cakes… all delicious!!!
Just Do It ✅
Day 3 – UK – NFD 🎂
I had a lovely birthday – spent 4 hours dog walking with my DD then enjoyed a light lunch with her and her OH and of course her beagle Archie, who was so well behaved at the pub 🐶
Didn’t get back home until after 4pm – shower and a rest – catching up with friends on line answering all the lovely birthday wishes – then a yummy gnocchi dinner at home with DH including a large glass of a delicious Viognier but no birthday cake @funshipfreddie – all in all a good day as I came in just above TDEE
Ready for an early night as I am off to London tomorrow to catch up with my niece from Australia who is on a short visit before she heads out to Paris – train leaves at 0743 so definitely setting the alarm clock to make sure I wake in time 🤣
Aiming for a FD tomorrow as I will have OMAD light lunch with her and will stick to water during the 7hrs of train travel time…..
No time to catch up on the posts today but will do so tomorrow whilst I’m stuck on the train…….
Day 3 NE England IF 17/7
A successful day today, felt like I’ve made good choices and haven’t really felt like I wanted to snack at all!
NSL – Day 3 🚫🍿
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Jean I wish it was just the lounge but two bedrooms to do as well. Both want papering. Turned into a nice day now the sun is out. Having a rest tonight been looking at sofas, will buy two new ones and a carpet after we have decorated. Got the new bread bin and tea,coffee and sugar containers out also New kettle.
