I had a bit of a dizzy turn yesterday. It's happened to me a few times before, and I suspect it's to do with exercising (I often do a short HIIT session in the morning) and then not eating till later on. So from now if I do a HIIT session I'm going to have a sensible small refuel afterwards.

Sunny and hot here! Everyone in shorts!! I went and bought a few more t shirts but they’re too small!! Officially a size L!! Omg.... I’ve got to get in gear here!! Kombucha gingerade is on the menu this afternoon... so refreshing and low cal ( not a pop drinker here).

Hope all is well with you all.. sounds like everyone has lots going on!
Stay healthy! I’m not eligible for vaccine yet... registered but I should be notified next week for my age group.

Well gotta run! Cheers people!!
Ps... yes Melanie, a little cottage cheese or protein drink after!! Good for you doing HIIT.. that would kill me!

A few restrictions lifting here in Norn Irn, and joy of joys I have a hairdressers appointment booked! Today I will be going running with my club (we can meet to train in groups of 15) and then going to visit my parents on the north coast (they've had both their vaccinations, we can meet in the garden) I have a salmon quiche, ricotta stuffed cherry peppers, olives, and trout pate to bring for our lunch, plus some alcohol free rose wine. And the sun is shining! Have a great weekend everyone.

Aaand I blinked again and it is the weekend!
@mamainthekitchen I am sorry, but I had to laugh! That sounds so much like something that would happen to me!
@melaniecheeks I hope your visit was lovely!
@Meghan509 I hope the weather is nice for you! Here it is cold and dreary. We had to turn the heater back on. Could you west coast folks please send a little warmth and sunshine this way, please?
Today I am just chillin' and snuggling with the dog. Might be productive tomorrow. Have a good weekend! Stay healthy!

What a Monday! But I have had a great fast day, so I will take it. Now, I just have to stop my habit of evening snacking after a fast.

@Meghan509 Glad you had a good weekend! Good luck with your shot! Your wrap sounds yummy!

Going to go fold laundry and go to bed early. Kids wear me out! Stay healthy!

I did well last night! Plus I have put in all of my food today! And, would you look at that? I lost weight! You would think the two are connected! LOL

@Meghan509 I hope your second dose goes well! Fingers crossed for no side effects!

Ok, off to go teach the children. It snowed last night, so they lost their minds. Plus spring and only 4 more weeks of school. Pray for me. LOL

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Aaand I blinked again and it is the weekend!
@mamainthekitchen I am sorry, but I had to laugh! That sounds so much like something that would happen to me!
@melaniecheeks I hope your visit was lovely!
@Meghan509 I hope the weather is nice for you! Here it is cold and dreary. We had to turn the heater back on. Could you west coast folks please send a little warmth and sunshine this way, please?
Today I am just chillin' and snuggling with the dog. Might be productive tomorrow. Have a good weekend! Stay healthy!

Hi all I just joined the group and it felt like this was a good place to jump in. I live in California in the San Francisco Bay Area. We only got 6 inches of rain this year so @KateNkognito please take our warm sunny days and share the rain 😁

A little about me. I'm 5'6" 229lbs 38 years old. I’ve been stricken to a 16:8 schedule (eating from 11-7) for the past 15 days. I have to say that it is really working well. Weekdays are easier since the kids (10 and 7 years old) typically get their own cereal but weekends are hard. Because of school being a crazy hybrid schedule my mom is coming down for a couple of days to help out which is going to make fasting throughout the weekend even harder since she will also expect me to make breakfast. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to fast while the rest of the house is eating??

@melaniecheeks Your wraps sound yummy! I might try something similar for lunch tomorrow.

@trinati2001 Welcome to the group! My sister is in the Bay Area, too and said almost the exact same thing about the weather. When I am fasting and making a meal or around when the rest of the family is eating, I have a glass of water or a cup of tea and sit and chat. You could move your eating window to coincide with breakfast if you want. Also remember that fasting is flexible and any eating plan should fit your life.

@Meghan509 I am glad your shot went well. You can make it the rest of the week!

@mamainthekitchen I hope things are going well in your corner of the world!

Three day weekend coming up. Today almost half of the special education staff were gone for various reasons. It was a busy day! I fasted really well until I got home and then I had all the food. At least I had a good 20 hour fast. And I will have 12 hours until tomorrow breakfast.

Hi all!! Been so busy gardening this past week! Mine, my moms and my neighbors!! Omg... the knees!! Gorgeous weather is changing to rain for a week starting tomorrow so glad I’ve got the gardens cleared out! Also I found out that the leaves I used to wipe the bird poop off was actually stinging nettle and not poison ivy! Very accurate name!!!! Cleared right up in 3 days! Omg, you guys weren’t the only ones to Lol!! I’ve been pretty good lately with foods and had a few good 18 hr fasts but again, gotta stop finding things to snack on at night!

@melaniecheeks you look fabulous! You sound super motivated... sometimes trying on clothes is the push we need...Good luck! Your wraps sound delish!

@KateNkognito !!! Snow??? Omg girl! Happy you did well on your fasts and saw the scale move! Yes, who knew there’s a formula that works!! Lol

@Meghan509 wow so happy for you you’re able to get 2nd shot!! I’m still waiting for my first!! Hubs got his first yesterday, I’ll be a couple more weeks with my age group. I wish I could find low carb wraps here!!! Maybe I should look online cause they’re not in my shops!

@autopilot wondering how your measurements are shaping up?

@orlcam miss you and really hope you’re ok!

@trinati2001 BIG Welcome from me too!! Sounds like you’re doing well. Yes I hear you on the family time aspect.... my kids are adults and I’ve only got one at home so I don’t have that same problem but I do have a husband that wants spaghetti one night and a full roast beef dinner another! I opt for zucchini noodles then cauliflower rice instead of mashed potatoes during those meals. You could try a 5:2 approach so that you could eat with your family on those days they’re around and fast during the week..? There’s a post to read within the heading of this group in the notifications. 5:2 is actually what this group was originally called and practiced by everyone (really worked for me!!). We’ve all kind of changed and adapted to what works in our own lives, but that may give you flexibility if you must join in on a family breakfast over the weekend.

I’ve blabbed on enough!
Have a great day people!!!

The weather here in Ireland is lovely this week. I've been out in my garden too, and some little seeds I planted are starting to show their faces. I had a very funny typo in a WhatsApp group I'm on, where I said that my panties were flowering! (I meant pansies of course, but it caused some giggles)