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A less than stellar week here also. Have been chomping on things that are not very healthy so feeling a bit blue at the moment but did take a bit of heart form the fact can get into a skirt that months ago was very tight. Have a good week and hopeful next week will be a more focused.

First Fast Day of the week today after some very excessive non fast days. Has been one of those weeks so just rolled with it but back on track today. It would be nice to see the sun here in the UK. We have had the odd hour or two but this time last year I was in France and it was wall to wall sunshine. I am definitely a…

Mama we need a picture of this ginger....... Oh but wait you don't have any left and we don't wish to encourage you to get more. All joking aside that sounds really painful so I think maybe it is time to take a break from your obsession. Dry good luck with the doctors visit and they should be able to see the results.

Ladies I think you are all awesome. The positivity that you give on this thread inspires. The effort that it takes to keep going even when things go awry is worth a gold star in my book. Kate 5lb loss is brilliant so celebrate that success and smile at what you have achieved. flumi over a 3 year period fluctuating 4-5 kg…

Second Fast day of the week yesterday which went reasonably well. Off out for a meal tonight with the son and hubby tonight so will need to be careful with what I choose if I want to have a glass of wine. Have had a date for my knee operation in August so need to keep focused for that which with the current weight loss…

There is a real difference in those pictures. Keep going and imagine what the 1st week and 6th week will look like.

Stunning.

It is a success story because you have lost. Well done.

Wow that really is tremendous well done to you.

flossy meditation is so good. It is a great way to clear the mind and just focus on nothing except your breathing. It has also been shown to be a great reliever so sounds like will be ideal in your current situation. mama some days you just have to do it and as you say no reason and don't even need what it is you are…

First Fast Day of the week out of the way yesterday with courgette spaghetti. Really quite nice and not many calories so a bonus which meant I could have a treat of skinny popcorn :) Have a great day and enjoy. flumi_f loving the pictures and the photography idea is a great on especially as you have some great wild plants…

flumi_f fresh strawberries are so yummy. They just have that fresh sweet taste. The other thing I love are cherries. I am sure this is because my mum used to crave these when she was expecting me ( or maybe that is just an excuse). Hope you all have great week to look forward to. Fast day tomorrow so need to be focused but…

Excellent video. Well worth watching.

When you think about a fast day and at the end of it the day the high you feel at having been in control it is amazing. Will certainly have a look at they one.

@flossyruby sounds like you have come to a sound conclusion. I think when you try very hard for a long time to lose weight you get caught up with a number and because this has been your goal for so long you lose sight of you. I have learnt in the last few months having gained back quite a bit of weight, that I need to be…

Congratulation I think a pictorial collage is such a good motivator. Keep up the good work

I suddenly realised I have lost 1/2 stone since I have been back logging all my foods. I think that is the answer to be mindful and see it written down and it really focuses the mind. Kim new clothes sound good. I have some old new clothes in the wardrobe that I didn't get to wear much last time so they will be getting…

Mama sounds as if your poor mum is having a real challenge with her treatment. Just a shame she is so far away from you at the moment. Bless her and I hope she is on the road to recovery soon. Today has been a very busy day after I went for my pre op visit before my knee replacement surgery. Not sure of the date to go in…

Gosh you have all had such a busy stressful week mine has been calm in comparison. Hope your son is on the mend Meg and your mom is fit to travel after all those injuries mama. My weekend was filled with painting but of the decorative kind and not house. Managed to lose a pound which was good as there was a little booze…

Flumi sounds like the weekend off was a really great time and so much activity. The weather there looks great and scenery outstanding. Flossy sounds like a plan to maybe go up to 700 and see how you get on. If maintaining your current weight is not too much of a struggle maybe you have found a good balance.

megemrj I normally do 700-800 on FD but I do the 4:3 which suits my life better so maybe give that a go if 500 is a real struggle.

Flossy that sounds like a good idea. As you say it might be a good maintenance tactic.

Sounds like it is a fun filled time. Sat in the garden yesterday as the weather is great at the moment here in the UK. Off for an eye test today and maybe some new glasses

Kimcneil1 that dinner looks amazing. Feel free to brag

I think that is often a problem when you lose weight too quickly and don't have time to train your brain at the same time. There was a programme some months ago in the UK that looked at the fact that your body will sabotage your weight loss and send out a chemicals to make you crave certain foods. Seems like this might be…

You have every reason to be proud. I would be shouting from the rooftops if I looked that good. Well done.

I think we all look back and wonder how we managed to get so big. The positive is that we are all doing something about it for whatever reason and by whatever means. That is a huge step and we should all be proud of what we have achieved. We should celebrate the small steps along the way and if you want to tell someone how…

I normally do lunch and dinner and miss breakfast. I found the later I start to eat the better it is for me as once I start I want to carry on. Good luck but do what feels best for you and the only way to do that is to try and experiment.

Ladies you sound so active. I would love to be able to do all of that and more but until I have my knee operation it is all I can do to get though the day in one piece. Have managed the second FD of the week with just enough left for some skinny popcorn. Feeling mighty pleased with myself. Hope you all have a good evening.

Sounds like it was a good day then Mama. I remember those days I am sure that is why I am overweight as we had to clear our plates. My least favourite was stuffed marrow I didn't mind the mincemeat ( which I ate first) but then all that was left was the sloppy marrow :/ still can't eat it to this day.