Weekly Post 18/03/2019 - 24/03/2019

Meghan509

Good morning everybody!

Hope you had a great weekend.

Going to be a light day for me today. Same for Thursday.

Hope everybody is good. See you soon.

Meghan509

Good morning. Hope your week is going well.

Thinking that next week I will cease doing the weekly thread. Let people check in whenever they see fit. Lately it is just me around here, with some @orlcam checking in here and there.

Hope you are well. Speak to you soon.

orlcam

Poor group...

Meghan509

Yeah super quiet 'round here lately.

What do you think if going forward, we went to a monthly thread? March is almost in the books but maybe starting with April, we could do a thread for the month, same for May, etc...

Things are going well here. Sticking to my lighter days and doing well in between.

Happy spring! As of 5:00pm or so, on the East Coast of the USA it will be SPRING!

Enjoy! Have a good day.

mamainthekitchen

Hellllloooo!! Sorry for my MIA around here.... I broke my arm! My right one and I’m right handed, so typing is a little slow, but I’m good otherwise. I tripped and fell and instinctively stuck out my arm to break my fall.... a typical fall really.

Other than that, I’m plugging along, too many sweets, too many glasses of wine, but I am still walking. I’m finding food is just a hassle... with all the dietary requirements from my fam... it’s a nightmare to just cook a meal. I hope to add some filling brothy soups just for me to have a real 5:2 experience...WHICH I MISS TERRIBLY!!!

Congrats on your loss last week meg!! Well done! Thanks for holding down the fort here... I agree, where has everyone gone, missing flumi, Flossy, dryheat, jknight, Melanie & Elaine to name a few... your idea of a monthly forum, while sad, it may be an inevitable one.

Thanks Orlcam ... new banner is awesome, if I don’t say so myself!!
;-)

orlcam

Your welcome mama...so sorry to hear about your arm. Ouch! good luck and hang in there.
Yes, nice picture.

@Meghan509 Thanks for the spring pic. Handle the thread however you like; for the most part you are our new leader <salute>...monthly will definitely make things easier. If we get busy again, you can always go back.

Still not fasting, although I'm hoping to get back to it soon. My wife may join me. So much going on right now with family...health, events, kid's school/college stuff. Need a time machine to get past it all.

Enjoy the day,
Rus

KateNkognito

Hey, all. Sorry I have been away. This has been the longest three weeks. First, I had interviews and got sick. Then my father-in-law went into the hospital for a week and a half. He passed away on Wednesday. Plus, it is the end of the 8 week courses I am taking, so I have been scrambling to get assignments done while I was at the hospital. I need a nap.
Plus side is, I was too busy to eat, so I ended up fasting quite a bit in the last few weeks. I feel a lot better physically, and I remembered just how much I like fasting.
I like the idea of a monthly post. Thank you @Meghan509 for keeping our little group going.
I hope you all have a good weekend. Hug your family.

Meghan509

Hi all!

Jeez, I could have sworn I posted something yesterday. I guess not! Sorry 'bout that.

Hi @mamainthekitchen sorry about your arm. UGH! Not fun at all. Hang in there!

Hi @orlcam I hear you about not fasting. I took a break for a while. I have been back on the wagon, but still struggling a little. I really need to get back to the gym and get off my rear.

Cool, maybe we can ride out this post through the end of March (31st) and then we do a new April post for Monday, April 1. I am taking a vacation day Monday, so I won't have access to a regular computer to start the post anyway.

@KateNkognito I am so sorry to hear about your health and the loss of your FIL. May he rest peacefully. Sending you a hug.

We are heading up to one of our local casinos to see a show on Sunday night then taking the following day off. Looking forward to it. Planning to do two light days next week on Tuesday and Thursday. And get my rear back to the gym. I am pretty sure my slow weight loss lately is a direct result of female stuff happening and lack of exercise.

Have a good day all. I will check in over the weekend if I can, otherwise see you next week!

mamainthekitchen

Hi all, thanks @orlcam and do encourage your wife to join our little group... it seems we need all the members we can get!

Ah Kate sorry to hear of your father in law’s passing. You have so much on your plate! As you say, no time for excessive food choices, so use it to your advantage I say!!

Meghan enjoy your little get away!! Wondering if you’ve ever done gluten free for a while?? Just as a trial to see if you feel better?

I’m plugging along here.... so far I’m unable to vacuum, put anything in the microwave or put my own socks on! But I’m getting better at taking the cap off my toothpaste so that’s a plus! Just don’t realize how much you use your arm!! I didn’t eat properly yesterday, so today I’ll have to smarten up, plan on making some hard boiled eggs for a snack!

Enjoy the day people! It’s gorgeous here!!

KateNkognito

My house is clean. My first 8 week classes are done. The funeral is tomorrow and everyone has clothes to wear (darn kids grew since Christmas!). March will go down as one of the longest months EVER, but it is almost April!

@mamainthekitchen I hope your arm heals quickly! You never realize how much you use a body part until you can't.

@Meghan509 Have fun on your trip!

Off to go sit outside on this lovely day and get started on my next classes. Fun times!

mamainthekitchen

Fasted yesterday!!! Woohoo!!!!!
Omg I feel really good.... I didn’t eat until about 1:30 yesterday and had oatmeal with chia, flax & hemp seeds etc... added pumpkin seeds on top. Very filling! Then garden salad with half tin of tuna & a bit of feta... so I was pretty good!

So for anyone reading.... what are your fast day meals that get you inspired to continue this plan???

I’ve just had green tea today but heading out for fish & chips today by the beach! Except no chips for me.... they have a terrific garden salad I can sub!!

Thanks Kate! I’m doing much better now with my new cast!! Swelling right down now and no more pain! Cast off April 24!! Seems like forever!! Sounds like everything is easing up for you now... hugs!