**further stifled giggling**

Stop it…

So ….. tempted…. to say something….. massively inappropriate….

Must stop myself!

Timmy, with your speedos, hot wax and yoghurt, I think you’ve done enough damage!

WHAT HOT WAX??? What have I missed???

That’s Janey’s filthy mind getting the better of her. It’s because I make candles!

And oh. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I am not on a downer! Has the curse been broken??? Everyone, and I mean from the large bone idle student to the baby has pitched in and cleaned, hoovered, polished, wiped, decluttered from top to bottom today. Without complaint. So, that’s left me feeling rather jolly.

Oh I see Timmy, duh, of course. Didn’t put two and two together. Heard hot wax, thought immediately of something filthy. So unlike me. My bad.

You and Janey, minds in the gutter both of you! You’re a bad influence on me, I’ve got a mind as clean and pure as the driven coal. Snow, clean and pure as the driven snow.

Moi? 😮

You were closer with the coal, methinks 😉

By the way Janey, I managed to put a picture on my UP profile. I’m the female…

Is there a like or a thanks button anywhere on the forum!
I’ m being informed,entertained and using up a heap of calories just laughing on here! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I am constantly tittering too, it’s a mad one, for sure! You’ve got to laugh haven’t you, especially when doing something like this for health or weightloss. Imagine how miserable we’d be otherwise? Who else would empathise with us, unless we were very lucky and had many friends doing it with us? 😀

I want a ‘LIKE’ button! Laughter is a great way to burn calories and stop feeling hungry!

Nice pic on your ‘Up’ Lucky. I figured you were the girl as a man in lipstick is not right (wait for Timmy’s input!)

My Jawbone just buzzed to nag me to get up off my fat a***. That’s endearing today. Could be annoying tomorrow and beyond!

Off home shortly to fight my way through the slow cooked funk of vindaloo that is permeating the entire downstairs. Cats have probably decamped outside… I’m considering side dishes. Lentil dahl most definitely. Maybe a cashew curry (pimping the peanut one seeing as I bought the European cashew surplus for some reason). OR a courgette foogath seeing as my fridge is full of the little green blighters…

And Lucky wraps. Of course.

Is foogath a typo or am I missing something great??? Yippeee on the Up Janey, now I get to nag you AND lucky :-)))))

Yayyy Lucky is back and her house is spotless and her minions have been tamed 😉

Foogath is a type of dry curry.. although it does sound like something Paltrow would promote…

Lucky is happy.. her house is clean! And she has challenged me to a duel 🙁

The only alert I have on is the one when I reach my 10,000 steps, so that goes off like… never. Oh, and one to tell me to go to bed at 10 every night. I just laugh. I think you can set it to buzz to wake you up gently. Not as harsh as an alarm clock.

Oh that sounds divine Janey. I need the peanut curry recipe remember. Can’t even think about cashew curry after the pink one. I haven’t had a curry night for months. If I’ve had one this year. I don’t think I have. But I do stupid things like have 19 for curry. I’m usually too drunk to remember eating mine by the time I’ve sat down (last) with it.

Yep, it’s completely alien and bizarre but I’ll take it. They’re probably all after something 😀 I do actually call them the minions lol.

Challenged to a duel AND winning it currently… 🙂

Hmm forgot about the pink curry incident. Was it the cashews that made it that colour???

I’m considering walking round the playing field near my house. Just to get some steps in!! This Jawbone is my exercise conscience!

i dont know i have a day off yesterday and no ones on and today i am at work and miss all the laughs!!!
janey – my jawbones on its way too !!!!!

No, it was the tomato puree that I put in to counter the appalling taste, texture and lack of spice.

Do it!!! That’s what I did on Saturday, walked around the perimeter of Chester RUFC a few times because I’d been sat in the car. It’s amazing how all these steps add up. Even hubby pushed himself today, he’s got his set at 4000 at the mo, which isn’t great but it’s better than it has been for a long time as he’s had a lot of ill health. Plus, he’s exceeded it every day, in all fairness. Just keep edging it up a few hundred every couple of days and he’ll get there in the end. It does make you think about how much (or how little) you actually move. I’m on 5491 for today so far, which isn’t fantastic but it’s better than nothing.

Yayyyyyy Tokyo! Hellooooooooooooooo dear. I was hardly here myself, cleaning day today as little one is 10 tomorrow. Not so little one. So wanted house tidy for the swarm of visitors. I wonder if I’ll be able to resist the cake? I’ve done ok so far, but not going out and buying yourself a cake, is different to being faced with a cake, isn’t it? I might defrost a chocolate fairy cake and have it warmed with one scoop of Oppo on top so I don’t feel like I’m missing out. That would be double decadence because the cakes were lovely too, you wouldn’t be able to tell that either were ‘good for you’. Both would be just over 180 calories. Mind boggled. I’m already foregoing the takeaway (and no, I’m not paying for a bloody loose burger by throwing the bun, I can do that for myself at home, cheaper! 😉 )

Tea was good, a Hemsley bap, toasted with poached egg on top, bacon medallions, waitrose pork sausage and some plum tomatoes.

Yayyyyy looking forward to ‘Challenge Tokyo’ then 😉 Anything that encourages us to move more has to be good. And if that means competing, then so be it .

Hey Tokyo! Presume you’ve survived the battle of the bus driver today?! You’ve missed all the excitement with Timmy’s yoghurt. Don’t worry though, he’s whipping up another batch tonight 😆😆😆😆

Ooh another ‘Up Friend’ to add to the list! Which one did you go for??

Lentil simmering. Vindaloo is cooked to perfection. Just got to get to grips with a courgette and I’ll be ready for curry fest 😳

Just got to get to grips with a courgette…

Timmy, where are you when we need you?? Huh?

Mine is grey.

And Janey? *Retch* Stop it. You have no idea what is going through my mind at the moment.

Blimey oh Riley you lot sure yap, I went out to lunch with sons girlfriend at 11 have looked on here now and really 90 emails, how do you all get anything done, hehe, I had feta cheese salad, balsamic vinegar and oil dressing very nice. Then went supermarket shopping, still on track, how’s your day been. 🍅🍅🍅

Haha, sorry Janet, we bad… I think that’s the point, we don’t get anything done. Because of this thread 🙂

I’ve been a good girl 🙂 Stuck to plan. Did housework. Janey and Timmy, however… *shakes head* Terrible. Terrible. Innuendo laden filth.

90 Emails? This is a slow day, Janet. Really slow actually. Would have been 390 if it was Tokyo’s day off 😉 jk Tokyo lyl lol x

Ok BSDers and fitness tracker experts🙋… Can anyone tell me if I can use a jawbone with a Kindle HP Fire? Could use the ‘incentive’ (healthy competition??) that a tracker would bring…but don’t want to have to buy another piece of tech or a new phone to run it!!!

Thanks

Imogen.xx

Hi Imogen, I couldn’t install the software on my husband’s Kindle Fire (the newer cheaper smaller one than the one out a few years ago) and neither would it go on his Samsung Android phone. So, as I had mine synced to my iPad, I’ve had to sync his to my iPod shuffle. So I can only comment on Apple, I don’t know what Janey or Eps have their app on.

Thanks Lucky,
had heard that it could prove tricky… may have to resort to low tech option (basic pedometer) but can’t help feel I’m missing out on all the fun😞 sobs quietly!!!

Awwwwwww don’t cry… What phone do you have? Because it is compatible with…’Android devices equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and running Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later.’ Which means absolutely bugger all to me.

On the same page at the bottom, you can use the app without a Up wristband, but it seems this is via newer phones https://jawbone.com/support/articles/000011529/device-compatibility

I didn’t know about the above.

Kind of you to check this out for me…my phone is old, old, old…so this may have to wait until I decide or can afford to buy a new one…Thanks though.
None of the tech speak stuff makes any sense to me but I do have an ‘in house expert’ in the form of my differently wired, technically brilliant 19 year old (ASD… need I say more?) Unfortunately, his natural ability/gift definitely did not come from me 😅 xx

No problem. Mine was old too until my birthday and I managed to get a decent phone on contract with a better plan for £4 more than I was paying for PAYG so it was a bit of a no-brainer for me.

No, you need not say any more 🙂 I have four at different stages on the spectrum, and I can tell you that did come from me 😉 Although not officially diagnosed and I am very unlikely to be now at my age, I’m 99% certain I’m Aspergers. Learning about ASD as a Mum, time and time again and the penny dropped, oh my God, that’s me too lol. Might have saved me a lot of stress and trouble while I was a teen growing up if I/other people had known. But hey ho, I’ve made it this far, raised four children, maintained a 17 year relationship and long term friendships so, I’m doing ok. Might explain why I’m better with people online than in real life though!

Does your son not have a piece of tech that you could shove the app on?

Oo sorry Imogen I’m not much use to you either as am using it on an iPhone. Used to have a Samsung sonething and I know the operating system was t up to date enough for the app to work.

I’d say if you send the up or Fitbit customer service an email they’d help? And if that doesn’t work tell them the other has it and you want it to work👏🏻👏🏻😂

Hope it works out anyway. Once you have one you won’t sit down for hours ever again!! It disapproves of sitting too long and gives tips 😳😝 I have Up2, nice comfy band and I like it. Makes me walk waaaaay more than usual, especially at work when I go out mini walks that add up.

Lucky? Hiiiiii 😂 Just going out for a walk now so will be sending you and Janey competitive vibes😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 though to be honest, I just had two potions of our version of healthy ice cream and it has way too many calories (made of avocado and coconut milk and honey and cocoa) but there you go it’s done now and I actually feel better after it!! Was feeling bit dizzy and weak today but probably hormone related. So walk now and tomorrow begins again! 😎

Have hump of week to get over as last week lost up to Wednesday and then put on again so am basically back to where I was last Wednesday now. Want to move on to the next number!! So yes, first step should be step away from the ice cream ha ha ha I know..

Walk walk walk..pity the cat cAnt come too😿

Yes, it’s worth remembering it’s not the only band available and others may work with whatever phone you have. It’s just a shame because the UP2 are dirt cheap on Amazon at the moment. I think they are better than bog standard pedometers because as Eps said, you get a right row (or buzzing) if you do. Uber patronising app at times to the point of being funny. Tracks all manner from what food you’ve eaten to how well you sleep.

Eps, I’m not sure if I ever want to duel with you :-p You really would whoop my ass wouldn’t you? Let me know if you want to compete 😉 And I’ll think of some excuse… heheheh jk

Two portions of ice cream? Or two scoops? Sheesh, you’d better put your back into this walk, lady! Maybe it will do you good if you’ve been feeling dizzy too. Definitely step away from the ice cream or you’ll end up in a vicious circle from Wednesday to Wednesday!

Can you actually ‘walk’ a cat?

Thanks Epspecially, will look at the other options…I just didn’t want to miss out on all the fun…and I keep losing count when I try to count my steps in my head😵…and as Lucky said the jawbone Up2 is a bargain on Amazon at the moment…and…
Enough already!!!

I have more than my fair share of ASD traits also…xx

Janey the cake was cooked too much, hopefully better luck next time i hope

Never a dull moment in this head of mine, Imogen 🙂 lol, I don’t think I’d want to be any other way now though. It’s not easy being me, but it is a lot of fun. I am a bit obsessed with food and when I’m on a diet, I become a complete diet bore, so this forum is a godsend for me. And my friends. And my family, who are now spared the sermons from me 😉 I remember back when the penny was dropping for me, I was plucking up courage to raise the matter with my husband. One night in bed, I very hesitantly said ‘Babe? Do you think I might be Aspergers?’ Expecting a ‘Nooooooooooo don’t be daft.’ or laughter. He just replied ‘Oh yes. Definitely.’ Evidently more obvious to other people than I thought then…

I know this is probably no help whatsoever, it’s just that I like figures and numbers and stats. It depends on how fast you walk etc. But I’ve found as a rule, 10 minutes of walking at a steady speed, not ambling, not power walking, gives me 1000 steps x

That’s a shame Josie. I think it’s hard to gauge the cooking times on these ‘new’ cakes. I haven’t tried making one yet, but if I’m honest, I’m having so much success with my cupcakes/muffins that I’m not too bothered. I know having a whole cake looks nice, especially if you’ve got company, but if they’re for personal consumption (and if like me you don’t trust yourself having the remains of a cake around) cupcakes freeze so well, you can properly calorie count them. I made lovely chocolate cupcakes with the recipe Eps posted a few days ago, they took exactly 15 minutes. I’d imagine it makes a lovely cake too. Didn’t do the ganache on it but the cake itself – wonderful.

http://myheartbeets.com/paleo-chocolate-cake/

well i am here!!here on my nightly spot getting ready for thursday morning weigh in!!! slightly nervous and have absolutely no idea why
i have an iphone and at work today someone showed me how to use it as a walking thingy ( pedometer ) whilst i wait for jawbone to arrive
janey i ordered “”Jawbone UP2 Fitness Tracker – Black” no idea why guess i dont want to miss out !!! and i have this bizarre urge to want to go for a walk or to get on a bike and dont even own a bloody bike !!! BSD what have you done to me !!!!!!!

That’s a really helpful, Lucky thanks! Even better, I think I’ve been walking more steps than I thought…yay!🌻

i’d rather have greek yogurt than waste all those calories on that drink/bircher

Hello Tokyo 🙂 Good grief, hasn’t a week gone quick? I know it was Friday last week wasn’t it, but still, it’s flown by? Remember to check in tomorrow and let us know, you in work or off tomorrow? Hope your tracker arrives soon. Any news, CInderella moments, compliments?

You’re welcome Imogen. I meant to add, I don’t mean like 1000 steps precisely, I’m not that good 😉 I think it’s actually over 1000, but it’s a good figure for a guesstimate. That’s great to hear that you’ve been doing more than you thought, you’d be surprised at how they add up through the day. I normally find that on top of my daily pottering (on a good day!) I usually need an hours walk to get me to my very rare 10,000 steps. So that’s a 40/60 split of pottering and housework and then treadmill. Awwww I wish I had something old that I could send you that worked, but every bit of tech I have stashed in drawers is older than what we’re using now, and with the exception of my Apple bits, nothing seems to work.

Fingers crossed for a lottery win and I will buy everyone two. One for each wrist. And a case of Oppo. I’ll have yours shipped to you Eps by special freezy van 😀

the weeks do fly by off tomorrow so hopefully wont miss out on all the fun!!
no new cinderella moments although i wear scrubs at work and have noticed the size i am wearing at min are way to big !!! so may downsize next week i found a pair of jeans yesterday not sure if you saw the post these are the jeans of the future ( JOTF) at min can get them on but massive V were the zip should be !!! so thats goal number 3 to get these babys on !!!!!!
no compliments but you can never see at work in scrubs they just look and feel like pyjamas !!!!
you had a better day lucky ? are you looking forward to camping now ?

Hee hee awh thanks Lucky. If that’s Euromillions I’m sorry to have to tell you that I’m winning that, even bought a ticket last week so I’m on the case… 👌😸😜

Yes no more Wednesday to Wednesday flip flopping, Thursday is the breakthrough day this week wahooo bring it on.

lovely walk in park, spotted lots of Pokemon people and a few gorgeous dogs, one cat and lots of deer babies!

Night all xx

and me Janey, spiralizer for one, did the yogurt think in the 70’s am not revisiting that. Fancy apple watch that gives me a shock if i sit too long

Yayyyyyyyy! I should be around for most of the day. I have to take my son into town as he wants to buy a phone. He’s asked everyone for cash and he’s been saving his own money too, bless him. Other than that we’ll have to be in for relatives and friends visiting. I’ll have to make sure we’ve got a nice tea too while they’re all snarfing takeaway and triple layer chocolate cake! Dessert is sorted though with my chocolate cupcake and Oppo.

Ah, like my jeans then, with the V shape lol. I hear you and I feel your pain, sister! We’ll get in the buggers! All in good time…

Yes, good day today 😀 Camping next week, so more time to prepare now 🙂

Good luck with the weigh in tomoz tokyo! 👍🏻

Deer babies? Awwwwwwwwwwww 🙂 Night night Eps, sweet dreams, see you tomorrow where you will be gooder than good and we will get 10,000 steps. Or not 🙂 x

Tokyo, you watching hunky Greg on Man Down?

thanks i shall be standing on the scales of destruction ( or SOD for short!!) in the morning

SOD! Love it! That’s going on the list too…

i reckon i could make a living of these phrases!!!

and wheres janey tonight bet shes out walking just to use her wristband in the pitch black with a touch !!! ha ha !!

I think she’s got friends around for curry tonight, I think that’s what she said, I’ve lost track of things today, but curry was involved.

Gawd I’m tired tonight Tokyo, I could sleep for a week!