Hi DCT – I’m doing well, thanks – hope everyone else is going well, too.
Sorry I’ve been with family so I’m arriving in August a bit (very!) late. Early August we had a strange, socially-distanced visit from our son who lives down in London. It’s been 8 months since we’ve seen him, so, although it was strange , it was just great. We then decided to take a chance and visit my brother and sister-in-law, neither of whom are in great health. They don’t live in Greater Manchester but they don’t live too far away from the lockdown areas so we thought we’d see them while we could. We stayed in a hotel and I was impressed with how the staff were managing the Covid-19 risk. I was still pretty nervous though, and amazed my husband and I managed the whole experience without a row (I was only pointing out what 2 metres looked like!). I’m glad we did it, because now I know it’s doable, but think it’ll be Skype and phone calls again for quite a while. Still, it was a great boost. I’ve managed to put on 2lbs so back to needing to lose 7lbs to get back to my 9st target. My plan for this week is to get back into my routine.
CC – I didn’t realise you were in lockdown either, I hope things are going OK and things return to ‘near’ normal soon. Sounds like you’re really focused this month – especially with the walking and the water – I always find the water drinking one of the hardest things. And, yes, I really like the idea of a three month thread running up to Christmas, too.
JGwen – thanks ever so much for your replies about the exercise – my plan is to develop my own exercise routine based on Ted Naiman’s ideas so I’ll incorporate some of what you did also.
TjBee – similar to DCT before lockdown I went to the gym and exercise classes. I did a resistance training class and a general exercise class focusing on building up my strength and balance – I needed it. Later I did Pilates. I haven’t gone back so am going to develop my own home-based routine for now. I didn’t start with exercise until I was a couple of months in as I wanted to focus on the dietary bit first (unlike you and DCT I’d never exercised before). When I did start I did feel quite weak initially but quickly found I had a lot more energy even though I was still only eating 800 cals. (Mind, I was retired so it was easier for me to rest later if I needed to). Roy Taylor, whose Newcastle diet (also 800 cals but in shakes) influenced MM’s BSD and Fast 800 diets, advised people not to worry about exercise during the 800 calories part of his diet, so I think it will be fine to ease off a bit if you do find it’s making you feel too weak.
Sarah – 17lbs – wow, that’s a great loss. Well done that woman! You must be thrilled. Hope things are going well this week for you.
Waitaminute and shoegirl – hope you’re both doing well with your August goals – and staying safe. xx
Jennie xx