Morning all the sun is shining 🌞🌞

Lovely to see all the positives❤️

1 The sun is shining and the waning is drying nicely on the line.

2 I am trying TRE today for the first time in a week.

3 I have had the dogs out for a lovely walk in the woods, where it s cooler for them and me. Got a little out of breath but I know it is down to the cold and chest infection that has resulted from me being run down with the abscess! Not worried as I know I will get better and get back to fasting and cutting carbs.

Hope you all have a fantastic day. 💞🦜

Good morning. Lovely to read all the positives and especially good to hear from you SunnyB, enjoy the rest of your trip.
Well, the last few days have been a little ‘messy’ for me one way or another and I’m really busy at the moment. So my positives, it’s good to be forced to sit down and remember the good stuff ……
1. I have just had a lovely week with lots and lots of social events. Lovely to catch up with friends.
2. Lots of socialising has led to lots of food! BUT the positive is that today is a new day so just need to have a portion controlled day.
3. Away in a couple of days so I won’t be around much until the end of the month. Looking forward to some sunshine.
I’ll pop in as and when but we must always remember to stay positive no matter what life throws at us!

Good morning! Positives for me:
(a) lovely supper yesterday with both children coming over to toast my mother on her 88th; both on excellent form
(b) main was rack of lamb, with roasted veg: rice on the table but did not eat any of that (tho we all had some sparking English rose and some red wine!)
(c) although I have to shift a bit more tum before I can actually do up my new size 12 jeans, I do fit into my new M&S (high rise short style) size 12 knickers; full brief bloomers have served me well but nice to have a change!
I have also seen pics of Kafin’s lovely Albert and she has admired pics of my menagerie so that is another plus!
Hope everyone has a lovely day!

I pulled on a pair of jeans that I had not worn for a while today and they did feel a little less tight on the thighs. – Not a lot, just enough to be noticeable.
Which takes me one step nearer to my aim to buy a pair of chain saw trousers. (A pair of trousers to protect your legs when using a chain saw, not trousers with a built in chain saw……) The problem is they are designed for male shaped legs, not female thunder thighs.
Spent the day at a meeting which was very productive, and then had time to wander around a tourist attraction taking some photos to blog about before heading home.

I never knew you could get special chainsaw trousers – but sounds a wise investment if you’re wielding one! I’m sure that if the looser feeling is noticeable it counts as more than “not a lot”. BTW, did everyone see the very recent post from Frodo with news of his 4st discard in 3 months? Being off the forum obviously does not always equate to not following the WoE. I would love to know how Nee is doing, and Budgie and Owl, and CustardCrumble, amongst others!

Hi 6T ..yes like you it distresses me when people disappear off the forum and I live in hope that they will return. Come back folks !!!
AMZ !!!!!
ECLECTIC !!!!!

It has been a rainy day so the afternoon was spent catching up with the ironing. I tried on a few dresses to wear to school and lots of my stuff looks a bit baggy and shapeless now so that will be my first positive. I ‘m some way off size 12 though 6T .I hope to be in the 11stone bracket soon .

I am getting through this first Week and Monday is Bank Holiday ( Whit Monday in France ) so next week will be a short week …second positive 😉
I completed a 46 hour fast this Week and I will attempt another from tonight until Friday lunchtime.I am pleased that I managed to resume fasting after a break with no ill effects ..third positive 😉
Hope everyone is well. It’s quiet today ?? xx

Another sunny morning in Tuscany.
Looking forward to some more glorious views of Tuscan hiil towns and countryside.
Not feeling any urge to eat pasta! Enjoyed delicious guinea fowl on spinach yesterday. Am enjoying some local red wine, but not going mad!

I am so jealous of the Tuscan views. My day in the office; in an industrial park in outer West London.
But sun is shining and have roasted veg for lunch!

Caronl that sounds lovely and I am glad you are having a good time. 6T sorry your outlook is not as pretty, but you will soon able to look out on your lovely plants and flowers when you get home🌷🌹🌺💐.

Lovely as always to read the positives as they brighten up the dullest day❤️🌺

My positives today are

1. I may well get back to working days again👍 This will give me so many positives with life in general and this WOE. For one I will be able to fast and eat at normal times😂

2. I have discarded this week.

3. I am fully back into fat burning mode.

I hope everyone is well and that you all have a fab day.🤗💞🦜

Caron, spending time in Tuscan is really “living the dream”! I’m expecting that you will find some art galleries to
pop into, too. Great as always to hear from you, Cutie!

Birdy, leaving the night shift behind sounds terrific! I hope this works out for you!

After feeling bound and gagged for the past 8 weeks, I’ve been released from the chains of defective devices,
back to a saner world with my laptop back in my possession. I don’t think i’m ready to risk a literal cartwheel,
but many virtual ones have been executed this morning! A huge weight has been lifted, and 1’ll be back to full
chatter, at last!

SG, has your inground pool finally come up to temperatur?. I know how much you enjoy swimming every
day. With so many life decisions on your mind just now, I hope this form of exercise will be a stress reliever
for you XXX

Allie, glad you can chat online again! I missed you.
Wendy, another successful fast. The summer break will be with you soon, and you will have a lovely weather to enjoy.
My positives are
1. Breaking through to 79.9 kg (and quickly returning to 80kg)
2. The Classical music concerts I have attended in London have been outstanding.
3. The weather is variable, rain with sunny periods, and we get out for a walk every day.

So I am 25 hrs into my fast and I am hoping to get to 48hrs! My positives are

1 25 hrs of fasting and feeling good!😉

2 I have given the downstairs of my house a good clean with the help of my son!

3. My reading is .37 so well into fat burning! Here’s to getting into my dress for the ball! Well I hope so🤗

I hope all of you are well and Patricia1066 I am
Love king your positives ❤️❤️

Good early Florida morning folks! I hope to join you here on a regular basis!

My three positives to start today
1. I had a great sleep last night and I am up ready for my day here at 4 am!
2. Hubby is happy with our home builder’s meeting and house should be done by September!
3. Most of my current blood work looks good

Hi
My positives today:
1. Got out into the garden and battled the oxalis weeds. It looks so much better, but I know they are just waiting to sprout again!
2. Made some keto “bread” which I hadn’t done before. It doesn’t rise very much. I toasted a couple of small slices and enjoyed them with nut spread after the gardening.
3. Read a book “What the Fast” by a NZ/Aust team. Good recipes, and the author’s ideas are around doing 2 x 24 hr fasts each week. They also wrote “What the Fat”
Stay positive everyone!

Good morning all my early positives are

1. The rain has finally stopped and the sun is shining and Mr Blue Sky is back🥰

2 I completed a 46hr fast!

3 I am now 15 stone exactly which means a discard of 6lbs! I am over the moon.🥰🥰🥰

I hope you have a fab day! Birdy 💞🦜

Hi everyone ,
Lovely to hear your positives and feel the energy bouncing off page.
1. I’ve found some lovely housesitters cow when we are away at the end of next month. They can come early so I can squeeze a side trip
To family.
2. It’s my son’s last climbing class which means I don’t have to wait-for an hour in a room that smells a lot 🦶 🦶 for another 3 months.
3 I’ve been maintaining for over a month and seem to have it under control for now.

Hi all,
Skipping, it is great to get enthusiastic sitters, so much better for the dogs than kennels.
Congratulations birdy on 46 hour fast.

My positives are

1. My fast was effective in reducing my weight to 79.1kg yesterday.
2. I’m visiting relatives in Wales tomorrow, looking forward to seeing them again very much.
3. Pilates class is great, really feel the stretch yet it’s safe and low impact.

Hi Skipping, just hope it is not the Argentinian couple who set fire to my kitchen and ate me out of house and home.

Sunshine -girl. It was the Australian opera singer with her toy boy who set fire to my kitchen. I’ve avoided theatrical( especially fire eaters) types ever since and the house has survived.

Skipping, do you use trusted house sitters (didn’t run together to avoid the web site appearing). We have had 8 sitters in 2 years and they have all been wonderful, some more so than others but never any problems. This couple spoke no English at all even though their profile was in perfect English and we conversed through a mobile phone app. I have nothing against foreigners and have welcomed New Zealanders, Aussies, Texan, Cezchs, Belgiums and Germans plus 2 lots from the UK. Seems these people (the Argentinians) thought they were doing me a favour looking after my pets, never mind that they were getting 3 weeks free holiday and a beautiful part of France, use of a pool (a bit cold) and run of the house. When we complained to THS they were useless and judged me by saying ‘we have checked your previous record and note you have always had good feedback and hope you continue to enjoy the use of this site’. It was not the fact that things had gone wrong but the couple scarpered as soon as we got home before we had a chance to check things out. Lesson learnt, do a walk around before you let the sitters leave. Shame some of that trust has been eroded. Sorry for the rant but, like you, we could have come home to no house.

Hi everyone !
So glad the weekend is here.It’s been a heavy week but only one more late meeting left !
Positives : everyone at work is commenting on my new trimmer appearance !
Driving to work in the morning is quite pleasant
I found some delicious fermented veg ( white and red cabbage and mixed veg ) in a Heath food shop.Loads in a small pot.It is giving me confidence to try my own fermenting !
From Sunday temperatures here are set to rise….up to 30° next week ! That might not feel too good in a classroom !
I have done a couple of extended fast this week .
Patricia ! Sardinia is just over 3 weeks ago !

Have a great weekend, everyone !

Positives today

At least my house didn’t burn down
Just booked a 3 night stay in Burgos Spain, something to look forward to
Getting my mojo back and exercising

Morning all lovely to see all your positives and it is the weekend❤️

1 I have to extended fasts under my belt this week! So roll on the next!😂

2 my OH is now back from Tokyo which is lovely💞

3 I am under 15 stone now too! Another 2 stone to go and then I might think of going into maintenance. Loving this WOL more and more everyday. ❤️❤️

Hope you all have a fab weekend 💞🦜

Wendy, you are right. Three weeks since Sardinia, I have had a lovely break in Chepstow visiting relatives. Next week I fly to Ireland for my sister’s 50th.

You have had a hard time after your op, hope that any treatments allow you to travel. Sardinia is amazing and Alghero is very easy to negotiate as it is on level ground.

Birdy you are a great mum, you have a good lad who will do well. Well done on some very successful fasting. You are protecting your skin while losing a lot of weight.

Scottishgal, your ambition to reduce your hours is so close. Enjoy your free time!

My positives are

1 I have had a lovely holiday getting to know the youngest one of the family.
2 I enjoyed the compliments on my slimmer figure.
3 I have had no difficulty in getting down and up again, on the floor to play with my niece.

I haven’t posted any positives in a while but I want to get into the practice of doing it more regularly whether I feel like it or not.
1. I just made jicama fries and they are delicious!
2. Albert seems to be doing well, just need to fatten him up. Cannot wait for the radiation to wear off so we can cuddle properly
3. I found mini brie’s at Trader Joe’s – 70 cals, no carbs and a delicious little treat

I haven’t posted on this thread for a while but I do enjoying reading all the positives.
Here’s mine
1. Been ill most of the weekend with a bad cold and really sore throat. Been unable to eat as every time I do it irritates my throat and I choke but the good news is it’s resulted in me losing 4lbs 😀
2. Still can’t get a reading on my breathalyser but the positive is it’s motivating me to keep trying lol
3. Saved the best til last……..only 2 more weeks to work full time before I partially retire and will be working 3 days per week.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend

Morning Kafin and Scottishgirl!

I am happy to say
1. Had a great sleep last night!
2. No alcohol last night
3 Tried new veggie recipes for dinner from this website! aubergine boats!

Have a great day all, it is 6:14 am here!

Ooooh Kafin, mini Brie! Good job I’m in the uk! I don’t think I could stop at one!
My positives are….
1- stewed some frozen winter berries and added chia seeds. Oh wow, the tart taste sensation with Greek yoghurt was to die for! Limited to 1 dessert spoon though.
2- made a bracelet today. The plan is to make 5 friendship bracelets for my friends when we meet next weekend in Deal, Kent. Did a jewellery making course last month and I’ve found my new ‘thing’. Just love it!
3- looking forward to being by the sea next weekend with the weather forecast dry, warm and sunny and seeing my wider circle of friends. Going by train so no M25 to negotiate!
See you all later!
Kazzeexx

Good morning to all!
WOW WOW, just a touch of sun and a tiny bit of blue sky this morning — I KNOW we are practically at the solstice but the weather didn’t get the memo!
We had a lovely weekend adventure taking the train down to Weston Super Mare (it was pouring rain) and bundling up with our raincoats and heading out to the beachfront anyway which was adorable, so old-fashioned it reminded me of Santa Cruz (in California).
Donkey rides on the beach, piers full of games, a Ferris wheel and a big sandy beach — really wonderful and we strolled in the rain for about two hours, but then…some blue sky and a touch of sun appeared!
We ended up with a mixed weather but perfect day — a BSD-friendly chicken salad lunch outside (under an umbrella) all bundled up in our jackets. It wasn’t summer but it was very nice and the minute the rain cleared a bit and the little patches of blue started showing, people appeared from everywhere! Within an hour the beachfront was full of families and folk walking, even some intrepid families out digging the soggy sand.
Thank you (I think it was Birdy) for the suggestion! It was a wonderful positive day!
We are using Saturdays for our “adventure days” — we went to Bradford-on-Avon last week and Salisbury the week before. We are using the train, which is easy and fun — when we run out of towns nearby we will have to finally sort out the car question. But for now, no car is just fine.

Good to see some familiar names returning – Kazz, Amz and others, and all the friendly support on the lovely web site.
Positives – about to enjoy the last day of our lovely holiday in Tuscany and Umbria. Gorgeous weather, art, food, etc.
Didn’t miss pasta at all. Though i suspect wine will show on the scales and will be remedied on our return!
Thought nothing of carrying suitcase and supplies up 60 steps of a medieval tower. And then realised that they probably weighed more than the weight I have discarded on ths way of eating. 🙂

Enjoy your last day in Tuscany Caronl — and good work on losing (oops discarding) that “luggage” weight!

Good morning from Florida folks! 6 am here
Caron, I loved Tuscany when hubby and I were there. We visited an old winery and just loved it! Have to say I have never been to England, California Girl. So glad you are exploring! Kazz, what sea will you be visiting?

Positive thoughts for the day:
1. Promise to stay positive during doc appointment. I always feel like any doc is trying to sign me up for tests and medications not needed or over aggressive because that has actually happened with a doc, a gynecologist and a dentist.
2. Thankful my 91 year old mom is healthy and happy.
3. Thankful for all your support

Oh Julia, that picture you painted of the seaside is SO British !!! It made me smile and I love that the poor weather did not dampen your spirits ! ! You are becoming very British in your outlook 😉 As soon as the sun comes out it’s shorts on and off we go !!

No fish and chips, cockles and sticks of rock ?? 😉

I took a group of French children to Weston a few years ago. We also visited Wells, the smallest city in England with a spectacular cathedral. I love hearing about your outings !
Positives : just one late meeting to do this week and we are very close to the end of term in France
Sardinia is beckoning ..on the 9th July !!
I am fasting with Birdy …hoping to go through until Tuesday evening or Wednesday lunch. We can do it Birdy ! Anyone is welcome to join us 😉
Welcome back caronl ! We loved Tuscany too.I remember O/H eating some very weird dish of tripe which was apparently a delicacy in Florence !
Hope you are feeling better Scottishgal ? Fantastic news on the work front
All the very best Violinist and stay with us !
Kazz you amaze me with the ease in which you embrace a newcreative hobby and shine !!

Love to everyone !

Forgot to post yesterday so morning post instead!
1. I’ve broken the back of my court report for my advocacy role so just have a few changes to make before I submit it
2. I hit 0.5 on my breathalyzer this morning, normally I don’t get that until the evening. And two nights ago, I hit 0.6! But I don’t know why…the science is beyond me. It’s Harry Potter stuff
3. I’ve completed two weeks on my restart to the power of three and no binges! I wanted to though…

So many wonderful positives! I post on so few threads now and so rarely but just wanted to add my positives to all the joy…..
1. One of my goals was to wear white trousers and whilst I’ve not reached the ‘body of my dreams’ I’ve decided to wear them anyway!
2. I have finished 10 straight days of my headspace course and am feeling really relaxed…. hence the white trousers!
3. Enjoying ‘living the low carb way’ as a way of life rather than as a ‘plan’. I can finally eat without ‘guilt’, sometimes my calories are high but my carbs are never out of control. Success!!!
Lovely to hear everyone’s positives.

CG I am so so happy the you and your hubby enjoyed WSM. Yes it was me as I have so many memories from when I was young and going there loads at the weekends. The railway is pretty good in the South West. I am sure you will find lots of little gems. Birdy 💞🦜

I don’t feel very positive but I promised myself I would do this…
1. I had a very long and lovely Skype with Allie yesterday and I love that I can call her my friend, she and Wendy are right up there with Albert!
2. I’ve had the Obesity Code on hold for several weeks at my library (obviously very popular which is great) and it finally came in so will go pick that up. The science inspires me to keep going and I’m feeling a bit fally-off-the-wagony so need this to help me through
3. I’m having puréed cauliflower and broccoli tonight with butter and garlic which is one of my favorites.

Morning, Kafin. Fake it til you make it, Kafin. I have read many of your posts and you are doing better than you feel looking from outside.

4:12 am here on the Gulf of Mexico. I have some really cool non BSD positives this morning.
1. New home is getting a driveway, inside paint job and woodwork this week. Can’t wait!
2. 4 lb discard at docs office
3. So thankful for Tuesdays playing in a small acoustic group with my violin!

Hello guys lovely to see positives still being posted!❤️ Mine today are

1 I completed a 66hr fast with Wendy.

2. There was a 7lb discard but today it is only 4lbs, but I know that is the water in my system as I have been drinking loads and I am on nights so that causes problems too!

3. I got some pampering done today so waxed and ready for the ball❤️💃🏻.

I hope you are all having a great day!💞🦜

Thanks Violinist – that’s exactly right xx
1. Today is my last CASA training class and will receive feedback on my trial court report and then next Tuesday we graduate. I’m proud of myself for getting through it, it’s been a lot of work and tough material to deal with
2. I’m at 2.5 weeks of my latest restart and dancing around 175 which is where I got to in six weeks when I first started at 191, back in March. I know I need to hang in there and not get discouraged while my body catches up and does its next drop, so I am. I haven’t binged other than one desperate night when the inability to sleep just broke me, but two mini cheeses at 60cals each is a pretty minimal binge if it can even be called that so I think of it as a success.
3. I have some lovely supportive people in my life who I can trust are there for me – some old and some new and I wouldn’t have found the new without this forum.

Many congratulations Kafin13, and have a lovely graduation.
1) Visited a tall ships regatta this morning – just loved the outline of sails and rigging against the beautiful blue sky.
2) Still savouring my lunch of smoked salmon on slices of grilled courgette. Simple and really tasty.
3) Appreciating our home and garden again after two weeks away.
4) We have a date to collect our new trainee puppy. Chaos ahead!!

Have a lovely weekend one and all – in due course!

Hi Everyone!!! With just two days until my one year anniversary of BSD Im feeling just tickety boo!!! Two obvious “crevasses” below my now jelly belly apron declare success every day. The wardrobe discard and smaller size replacements . . . all MUCH “cuter” and “chirpier” than previous choices confirms this to be not just an illusion! Cold weather has hit with vengeance and “diet” has needed to adapt quickly to satisfy . . . SO . . . today has been a bake/cooking day here in the WoodDuckie duckpond!
1. A beautiful fillet of pork was roasted . . . Will have a couple of slices with vege for dinner.
2. Cousin gave me a recipe sheet she found in the supermarket bread section! Zucchini and leek soup. OH MY! How delicious!!! I did small quantity just to try. A zucchini diced roughly, a leek sliced roughly with garlic and olive oil, chilli flakes – (I added a little garlic as well) – in a pan and saute till soft. Could even add ginger as an extra or alternative. When done, put in a bowl and blend . . . (recipe said with water . . . I used coconut milk and cannot tell you how good it was to have soup on a cold day!!!
3. A batch of my mini quiche/pizza/pies are smelling delicious. (Muffin tin, line reservoirs with desired flavoured mince . . . shape into the mould with back of a spoon . Chop whatever is available . . . today mine have bacon, shallots, capsicum, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms divided between . . . I also added a few frozen peas for colour 🙂 Whip or whisk three eggs with a little milk, cream -(and garlic if you like it). Gently pour a portion into each one. Add a round of leek rings as a top. Then add fingertips grab of mozzarella cheese to each . . . I usually add dried chilli flakes sparingly. Today was a curry powder dusting! Oven bake for maybe 20-25 minutes. They also freeze well! Serve hot or cold with extra veg, salad, stirfry vege, cauli-rice, . . . whatever you choose.
4. Diced chicken thighs with ginger, bokchoy and shallots happening tomorrow because Ive had enough cooking for one day!!!
5. Within ten minutes, Ive had King Parrots, Rosellas and Bower birds in my garden for an afternoon drink 🙂 Might be a cue for me to have a 66/33 water coffee with cinnamon, cream and just a touch of vanilla 🙂
HAPPY DAYS BSD’ers! Quack! Quack!

Morning Woodduckie! Congrats on your anniversary. How about telling your weight loss story for us

Good morning everyone and a special ‘hello’ and ‘happy birthday’ to WoodDuckie.
I am home, well for a few days, relaxed and ready to go after two weeks away. So my positives…..
1. Only a 2lb gain in two weeks which I count as a real success.
2. Still using Headspace everyday and I think that is part of the reason for my feeling of relaxation.
3. Have been reading through my journal as my third BSD birthday approaches in early July and realise that I’m the same weight as I was this time last year. So I am counting that as a success, even though I still have more of 2018’s weight gain to lose.
I was reading an extract from the original ‘Fast Diet’ book that I’ve copied into my journal and I’d like to share it if you don’t mind. When talking about diet plans it says…..

“Any method must be rational, sustainable, flexible and feasible for the long haul….. It must fit into your LIFE AS IT IS, NOT THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS (my bold). It needs to go on holiday with you, it needs to visit friends, get you through a boring /challenging day…. and cope with Christmas”

This is something that maybe we all need to keep in mind. We aren’t perfect, nor are we the same or live the same lives, so let’s not be too hard on ourselves if we have the odd slip up. Life is for living now, but hopefully in the most healthy way we can each achieve.
Have a good weekend!

An inspiring post Verano – Thank You!
My positives for this week:
1. I received my breath monitor, so that will help to keep me on track with ketosis.
2. Had a good gym session, changing my exercise plan to one similar to that which JGwen did on her research project (with the OK our group’s trainer) – and hope to be able to keep going with it
3. Navigated through a few meals out this week, making on-plan choices for the most part!!

Happy Winter/Summer Solstice everyone. A chilly 11deg C in Melbourne today.

I like that Verano. At 63 I am still trying to think that way.
Ouch, MerryMelba, that is cold for you guys. My Florida day will be in the high 90’s!

While away in Turkey, the Positives thread is pretty much the only one I’ve read each day and I’m thrilled to find so many people posting on it, continuing to inspire us all and keep us looking for positives no matter what.

V, thank you for that reminder about keeping it real and blending our approach to food with our life style. It’s a daunting task on occasions, but it’s a powerful thing to be mindful and in control, whilst also allow ourselves the latitude to be human.

Duckie … Congrats and happy birthday. I’m sure you will continue to tread the path and report further successes.

Okay, well it would be a shameful thing if I couldn’t find some positives right now, so they are as follow:
1 Another hot sunny day with blue skys and a light breeze
2 With all visitors now been and gone, OH and I have a couple of weeks left to enjoy time together, before we return to our usual UK routine.
3 Time to read and relax … Bliss!

Keep posting all those positives people!!

Hi Violinist! Im 75 in three months . . . around 5’2″ and quite chunky 🙂 Always have been – (apart from depression around divorce, then a hysterectomy shortly after around 1980 . . . when a ? against anorexia appeared on my Doctor’s handwritten notes – (as they used to be!!!) YEARS of single mum, working several jobs – hormonal issues were considered for weight gain which started around late 40’s early 50’s – the time menopause WOULD have been occurring. Fast forward to the cuddly nanna years . . . and after a general blood test, a LARGE HbA1c sent the Docs surgery into meltdown . . . wondering how this walking timebomb could have been missed!!! As this revelation came hotly after removal of a large benign tumour, I thought maybe the hormonal balance may have been severely compromised, and asked for a referral to and endocrinologist. I began BSD through advice/hint/suggestion from a workmate of my youngest son . . . in a bid to reduce blood glucose . . . and avoid meds – three “tries” which had caused me serious grief . . . and with insulin injections (supposedly) now my only other option. I was stubbornly refusing any more meds until . . . the why had been investigated. Unsure what my starting weight was, but think it was around 91-2-3kg at doc’s surgery. The endocrinologist I asked to consult last September was amazed my HbA1c had reduced from 12.9 to 6.9 in just three months of BSD – (2th June!). He insisted on me not weighing . . . rather measuring 🙂 and my girth reduced 11cms in four months – (October ’18 to early February ’19 at my follow up appointment). At the same time, my HbA1c had now reduced to 6.4. He set me the next target of another 10cms in six months – so July ’19, and wanted more exercise. Im on my way to that goal but somewhat slower. (Not the same scales) – weight is now around 81kg . . . and seems to have evened out. Im not setting goals . . . other than keep on track. Clothes have been my yardsick of weight discard which was an unexpected bonus. I have more energy, and am giving Zumba classes a chance to (maybe) provide the requested exercise. TBH . . .?
Image is not my driving force . . . just MAINTAINING the HbA1c under the radar is sufficient!!! And The Forum . . .? a wonderful eclectic mix of people with varying issues who have always answered my questions and provided comfort I was not alone with weird stuff happening as I progressed:) Thank you one and all for your contributions to my personal success . . . and please . . . not to be compared with anyone else’s achievements as we are ALL individual. Quack! Quack!
PS: I decided to do the chicken thighs with ginger, garlic, loads of rough cut veges for dinner – to save messing the kitchen AGAIN tomorrow and . . . it was just WONDERFUL!!! If I feel up to it and wake in time to make it happen . . . Zumba class is on in town tomorrow morning at 9.30 🙂

Wow, WD!!!! You are a hurricane of change!!! I am so happy to know you. You inspire me!!!!

Just one positive today but it’s a big one for me – today I graduated from the CASA LA training program and was sworn in by a judge in the Children’s Court. I’ll receive the info on my first child sometime today so I can starting working on advocating for them. I’m scared of messing up their life since I only know how to raise a cat and he ended up with one eye missing. But in for a penny…