Oops, meant to also say welcome Kush – and I really like that idea of eating well being a form of self-respect.
Marie x

But am I the princess …. or the pea? 😂 time will tell!

MaisieMouse – hope your Jack Russell is feeling a bit better today and that she’s soon back to her more lively little self. What a horrible experience for both of you. The fact that there was a total disconnection between your emotions and the food you ate yesterday – that is an impressive place to get to (as is the way you see this woe). I’m not there yet but it’s definitely where I want to be.

Mokovex – I feel the same. The last few days I’ve stopped weighing everything. I’ve snuck in the kitchen to have some extra Fage yoghurt – behind the open fridge door, straight out of the tub, scooping as much as I can onto my spoon and telling myself it’s only a tablespoonful. Then repeating because ‘a couple of spoonfuls won’t hurt’. Old habits for me. Anyway, I’m knocking it on the head right now! I’m not going back down that road. Definitely onwards and downwards.

Appropos of nothing at all – it’s snowing here – our first snow of the winter!.

Marie x

Oops, sorry, see that Jackie had already answered your Ocado question whilst I was faffing around typing my post!!

Sorry again as my typing about supermarkets seemed to have come out rather garbled. It was meant to read……..”particularly for the likes of me, for whom a supermarket run entails a 30 mile round trip”.

Essie!! Wow – that’s all I can say. You’ve always been my BSD hero, now you are DEFINITELY my badass fashion hero too! Knowing your array of kinky boots, I’d be very surprised to hear you don’t already have “some kind of grappling hook and spiked-toed boot assemblage” lurking in your wardrobe ready to scale anything necessary 😉

And yes, even my full waterproof assemblage looks soooo much better on a slim trim body, and I still looked slim and trim despite being wrapped up like the Michelin man. I can no longer tolerate the cold either.

BTW Ocado is an upmarket online grocery store. Waitrose for those of us who have better things to do with our time than traipse round supermarkets. Particularly for the likes for whom it entails has a 30 mile round trip.

Jackie your new bed sounds fab! All new bed linen too? Don’t you just love new crisp sheets? Your lunch sounds delish too, despite the fact I don’t eat red meat! Still sounds tempting though.

Esnecca – I wanted a bed that high, but husband was more pragmatic. Which I am now grateful for, this is plenty big enough once all the gubbins are on it. That’s probably a British saying? Broadly, ‘stuff’.

Ocado are an online food delivery service, so this is my weekly shop, plus all the stuff needed to make 50 purple cupcakes that my daughter has decided to make for a school fair. Trust me to end up with a child whose main ambition is to be a master baker! Am still working on her, She’s starting to get protein is more filling, but we are a way off relinquishing the rest of it.

Congratulations! New beds are such a thrill. I had to get a little stepstool when we bought a new one. Had the bed been two inches higher, I would have needed some kind of grappling hook and spiked-toed boot assemblage.

What’s an ocado man?

Essie, that is sooo impressive – you’ve always been my BSD hero.

If it’s any consolation, Flick, it took weeks and weeks before I saw any reduction in my waist measurement too, although the pounds were dropping nicely. Then suddenly almost 2″ gone. After that it reduced steadily from a start of 38″ to where it is now, 26″. I lost 50 lbs altogether, though I only started out to lose 28lbs – 2st seemed like a nice round figure and it never in a million years occurred to me that I’d be able to not only lose more but, more importantly, keep it off. But 7 months in maintenance and going well. So you can do this, it really works, just keep on keeping on.

By the way, by way of encouragement, near the end of week two I hit a plateau of 10 whole days, and a similar length one a few weeks later. On both occasions the wonderful whoosh fairy then paid me a visit, so I still managed to lose all my excess weight in 17 / 18 weeks.

BTW Loving the conversation you’re having with the 74.1 – “it’s not you, it’s me” kind of brush off. I’m sure it’ll take the hint, if not, just get nasty, and it’ll skedaddle for sure😉

The bed arrived!!!! A workout just getting the bedding on it!! It’s huge – high as well as wide!! I love it!! Lying on it now enjoying the clothes chat. And it means I didn’t even think to eat yet, holding off for the nice ocado man, who should have something yummy in there somewhere – I’m thinking Roast beef, spread with cream cheese and horseradish wrapped around water toss and/or spinach and/or avocado. Plus my customary coffee with cream that I have around now, though got a cold on its way so that’s a bit less appealing today. Then a dog walk once all the deliveries are done, it’s so bright and crisp here!

I didn’t know that. I always got seeds from the bulk bins at my local organic food store just because they’re labelled “for sprouting” so I figured they’d be good at it. That’s what I get for never attempting to grow any actual vegetables. Key information, thank you.

People contemplating growing their own sprouts from seed need to be aware that in the UK at least, most packets of seeds to grow in gardens or greenhouses are treated with fungicide and pesticide, or even coated to make sowing easier and are not suitable for sprouting.

It’s been there for a while so it has established itself firmly in its defensive posture. You’ll chip away at its perimeter every day a little more until you break through. You just might have to imagine it happening for a while before you can actually see it. Asteroid belts weren’t built in a day and they don’t Jericho into dust in one either, but they do tumble down in the end.

You and ali are doing great. You will both win your epic battles for the fate of your galaxies. 😀

R1W2D4 and I’ve lost 4 1/2 lbs since I started (was trying lchf for 12 weeks before that and lost around half a stone there, but didn’t like the high fat part) I’m happy with how it’s going and enjoying my meals – can’t want for more than that. I’m not diabetic or pre diabetic, so only recording weight/ measurement changes. It will work and get me into the normal BMI range I’m sure

Theo, I’ve only worn them once so far because they’re a new purchase (do y’all have Black Friday there?) but you know what? I think I rocked those badboys. The funny thing is I decided to go against the bondage fly vibe and paired them with a white sweater with a bright, happy orange, yellow, red and black fair isle pattern across the shoulders. And on my feet, Theo. Oh my what a wonder was there. Okay we have no gallery so I have to link you to them: https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2000146/cape-robbin-athena-bootie?color=SNAKE . Can you even stand that?! I cannot. I cannot even stand it.

Not only does my fella go shopping with me when called upon (which isn’t often; moms and girlfriends do that job best), but he remains engaged, attentive and gives detailed, honest feedback without ever being critical or hurtful. Then when I decide to return a thing I ordered online or bought with less judicious friends/family, he takes it to the store of his own free will so I don’t have to pay for the return shipping. Not to mention the small matter of him sticking with me through thick and thin for 24 years, and it was really, really thick for most of that time. He’s a magical unicorn of a man, I swear.

I’m not hating on your waterproof look whatsoever. It’s amazing how great even really practical clothes look nowadays. My winter track suit is one of my favorites. I look so nipped in at the waist and leggy, which is crazy because we all know my waist has refused to get under 30 inches and I’m elven short so leggy is not even remotely in the realm of the possible. Plus I’m wearing at least two layers under that (undies, long johns at a minimum) because I’m completely incapable of coping with any kind of cold temps whatsoever. I don’t know how they do it but bless them for it.

Have reported the above post.

That sounds so badass, CC. I love it! Would it ruin the hardcore rocker chick look you’re slamming to add a little color somewhere? Not more clothing because what you’ve got on already sounds sleek as a seal in water, but maybe something in the jewelry or accessories arena? I’m planning an all black look for my OH’s office party and I got three vintage jewels to add a splash of crimson very judiciously — a gold art deco bird, very stylized and geometric, with a red rhinestone eye that I will wear on the side of the v-neck decolletage so it looks like he’s dive bombing my breasts, a red enamel poinsettia blossom to pin to the knot of my waist-enhancing sash (no bows for me), and a red enamel link bracelet. None of them cost as much as $20 and they look great together without ruining the sexy of the all-black effect. A little shot of something small like that could be a cool addition for you, especially since you’ll be decorating and in the festive spirit and all that. I hear raspberry berets are even better than raspberry scones. 😉

Have a great time slamming your outfit and knocking your co-workers on their keisters. The “where has this you been hiding?” reaction is such a sweet reward. My guy has no idea what I’m planning. He hasn’t even seen the individual pieces. There’s going to be some naughtiness in the ol’ homestead that night, if I’m not very much mistaken. The crimson satin knee-high boots alone should guarantee it. 😀

I’ll spare you the details of that report, but I want to hear all about the decorating blitz and what people said about you being the boss of the world. Any workplace drama revenge-is-sweet moments? Did guys who never gave you the time of day suddenly become your long-lost besties? Spill!

Essie – your OH goes SHOPPING with you??? And offers fashion advice???? Mine would rather pull out his fingernails by the root😱 Loving the ren faire comment, though we don’t have them here – are they being well worn (the lace ups)?

And everything is ridiculously expensive here – my daughter and her girls make an annual trip to the States to restock their wardrobes. And whenever SiL makes a work trip for med conferences etc he always gets sent with a shopping list. I did preface my wellie story by saying they are an extravagance, and I could buy decent ones somewhat cheaper, but on average they last about 7 years so, on a cost per wear basis (virtually every single day) they don’t work out too badly. Except that I have 3 pairs – and I do try to buy them on sale. That’s my excuse anyway 😉

Haha Jackie, that footnote made me laugh 😃 My OH brings me a cuppa in bed every single morning – in fact I struggle to get out of bed without it – bless him. Really pleased you’ve done the 15kg, well done. Walking on cloud 9? You should be😄

Cathy – rock chick? Just loving it😃 We SOOO need a photo gallery.

My look this morning is a little more sedate – hosing down and bloomin cold here, so waterproof trousers and thermal waterproof jacket, beanie hat, all set off by the aforementioned wellies. Fashionistas, eat your hearts out😉 – well I am just about to take the dogs out for our morning constitutional, but will do a Wonder Woman twirl upon our return to reveal the new me😃

Just want to share my choice of outfit this morning. Black leather look (I’m vegetarian) skinny leggings with thigh length skinny jumper size small and black suede medium heeled ankle boots. Am slamming the rock chic look (aged 56)! . Am going in to work later to help decorate the office for Christmas and to hopefully enjoy a considered clotted cream and raspberry jam scone. Will they get a shock when they see me walk in! Makes all the hard work of getting to goal so worthwhile when you look good in your clothes,

Enjoy your success everyone, we worked hard for our reward and nobody did it for us.

Cathy rock chick

Just to add it’s the weight loss that’s weird, my husband often brings me a cuppa!

Hello, hello! Well, my overall loss for November was 3 lbs, not the hoped for 6. But since last Saturday weigh in, I’ve done a 46 hour fast (Sun to Tues 7pm) and am doing another one until tonight which will be another 48 hr. I’ve stuck to black coffee and water rather than tea with soya or cows milk and water, so I’ll be interested to see what the scales say on Saturday. I shall post that on the Dec challenge thread. Well done everyone! Onwards and downwards!

Kazzee xx

Morning all,

today = +0.1lb.

Starting to notice a creep where new things are finding their way onto my plate. I still thinking I am eating 800cals but totally discounting the odd bits and bobs. Mustn’t get complacent.

Does anyone else dream of eating? I dreamt there were bowls of chocolate toffees in the kitchen and every time I went in I had some, though they didn’t taste of anything, it was mindless grazing. Woke up in a bit of a panic, as in the dream I didn’t know about the BSD. I think in previous dreams I’ve eaten toast too. I don’t think it’s wish fulfilment, more like anxiety that I’m back in old ways and I’ve messed it up.

Had another weird day of losing so went to bed 61.4kg (200g lighter than yesterday morning and able to say 15kg lost) and have just weighed myself and that’s what I am now! I did have a cup of tea in bed (lovely husband). Weird but I am taking it anyway!

That is so impressive Esnecca! And so encouraging to be able to know, for sure, that the BSD works. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but that the commitment will pay off.

I pretty sure I’m in for a war of attrition with my asteroid belt.

I didn’t lose an inch from my waist for ages. I had to lose something like 30 pounds before that measurement budged. I started with a longer way to go, granted, but that asteroid belt of belly fat hung on far more persistently than my giant ass. Still, it gave up in the end. It’s 30 inches now. It was 57 when I started. Eyes on the prize!

Whacko Alibalibee, 👏🏻👏🏻🌟🌟🌟 what fantastic results and a great reward for all that patient weighing and logging, not to mention eating of sandwich fillings. 5 centimetres off the waist is a wonderful start to long term health. I’m getting increasingly frustrated finding my round middle – it gets in the way! No change to my waist and hip measurements yet. I expect I’ll look like a barrel with stick legs before this body of mine gives in and gives up the flab.

I’m day 2 into another stall – 74.1 for the last three mornings. Not panicking though. Focusing on how well I feel and trusting that the scales will move sometime soon.

I say, “74.1, we’ve been together for a while now, and it’s been …err… great, but it’s over, I need to move on.”.

Hi AC. Thanks for your note but to be clear, only I had high blood sugar and went on the diet. My wife never needed to.
Thanks
Jan

MaisieMouse, that’s a real victory, well done you but what a horrifying way to find out how far you have come! Your poor little dog! No wonder she is subdued, I hope she’s back to herself soon. We had a similar experience once, my little 6lb Maltese with his entire head inside an Australian Cattle dog’s mouth. Scary doesn’t cover it. I hope your puppy is herself tomorrow.

Marsie – Thanks for the kind words of support – yes, I’m really pleased with the Hba1c results – although ever since I got them I seem to have took my foot off the brake. I keep finding myself with a very big spoon digging into large pots of Fage Total Yoghurt like there is no tomorrow. But, I’m going to get a grip. I’m determined to get to the end of this challenge – well, December really – nicely set up for 2018. Love the title of the challenge by the way.

Sunshine-girl – I wasn’t sure where to post my results so I posted them separately – can’t remember what I called the thread. At the beginning of August on diagnosis my Hba1c was 106 and my result on Monday was 35 (it didn’t give the % and can’t look it up right now). I know it said it was within the normal range.

I signed up to access my medical records on-line (in UK) so I could see my Hba1c results before any meetings with medics. Haven’t actually spoken to anyone yet. My follow-up appointment is with a practice nurse and isn’t until 27th December! I get the impression you don’t normally see the GP at my Practice – but as I didn’t take the prescribed Metformin and now want the medication unprescribed – I might be referred to her. Anyway, what with my results and Christmas coming up, I’ve got a big smile on my face.

I hope you enjoy your time on your own over the next few days, and don’t get too bored. Glad you’re back in the midst of things.
Marie x

Whoa! I thought my blue velvet knee-highs were ridiculously expensive at $115. My snow boots were $140 and that almost killed me, even though they were on sale from their regular price of $250. You can walk to hell and back in them, so objectively I know that “you get what you pay for” goes triple for a boot.

I knew for a fact that I was buying things way too young for me when I tried on a pair of skinny black jeans with a lace-up front (you don’t use the laces to get in and out; there’s a subtle side zipper). I asked my OH if it was a little too bondage queen and he said “more ren faire, actually, but not in a bad way.” SOLD! 😀

Hi everyone, wow! I am a bit late starting off on this one and two pages of posts already!
I’m beginning at 8st 12 and as usual I’m not counting calories or carbs but just going along with the Med woe. Now that I’m here (last challenge went so well!) I’ve shifted the goalposts so my final goal is now 8st 7.
So for this challenge, bearing in mind it’s Christmas and lots of comings and goings, I aim to finish at 8st 10.
Had a very stressful day today. My little dog was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier that was not on a lead! It was terrifying and the time it took to get the damn thing to unclamp it’s jaws felt like forever. There was so much blood, and screaming (from me) & I honestly thought my little 7 year old jack Russell would be dead.
Bystanders were so lovely and there was a vets less than 800 yards away so as soon as we had managed to prise it off her we dashed down there, me and a lady who had stopped to help. Incredibly, she is relatively unharmed! Turns out that all the blood was from the mouth of the other dog, as it had ripped it’s own tooth out on her collar! She is incredibly subdued and upset still tonight and I think she is aching all over, but really she has had a miraculous escape.
The reason I tell you all this is that I had a realisation at some point this evening. Previously at stressful times I would need to self-medicate with chocolate! Today eating just didn’t factor, it wasn’t part of the equation of the day at all. I mean that, it was no different from any other day, the food/eating was nothing to do with the emotions of the day. Do you know what I mean? This woe really is a way of life for me and nothing like being on a diet or being restricted. I am just so different around food now. It’s such a relief to be honest, to find this simple strategy and feel that food and eating is so normal and easy after so many years of guilt and cravings.

Hi Victoria,

I think that’s a good idea. I don’t take Metformin – I was prescribed it but decided to try the BSD first – but I do test my bgls before and after meals and my levels did go down surprisingly quickly – which is typical of what happens. As Esnecca says many people on here (now and in past posts) reduced their Metformin 1 by 1 as their bgls dropped. Whether you want to do that on your own, or in discussion with your healthcare team, is your call.

By the way, two or three times I’ve also had low readings – 3.8s or 3.9s – which I found unnerving. Still don’t know if I should have been concerned – I felt alright. It’s on my list of questions for my next meeting with my practice nurse (only my second) and for the trainers on the Desmond course I’m going to next week. I’m curious to hear what these trainers will be saying and particularly their view of the BSD.

Marie x

Hi Mixnmatch,

Thanks for responding. I do like the idea of having a trigger weight point, past which I respond with a more focused effort, as you say. Verano also mentioned having one now before I even reach goal. I’m definitely going to do that as I think it will be really useful for me over this Christmas period.

Marie x

Sunshine-girl, I’ll get back to you on the new post.

Allie – you do make me laugh! Fire insurance indeed! But please wash your mouth out with soap!!!! A DEVON cream tea?????? Utter blasphemy, no contest, Cornish wins hands down – the original and the best. The best clotted cream is Cornish, after all and why on earth would anyone in their right mind choose to put jam on top of cream???

And you’re probably more English than I am, by the sound of it. My mother is a Scot of Scandinavian descent (Viking) and my father was the grandson of Russian emigres – so maybe it should be a case of you owning me? O/H on the other hand is English through and through!

Loving the picture of you teetering around practising walking in your vintage boots – as Essie says, you’ll be strutting down the catwalk in no time (even if she says she won’t be joining you – though wouldn’t it be fun to have a BSD Maintainers’ Catwalk Show?😉!)

Essie, I didn’t think anyone could survive without a decent pair of wellies!! You obviously don’t have dogs, horses, live in the country or by the coast. Obviously a city girl. Wellies are, and always have been, one of my extravagances as I spend so much time in them. I think nothing of spending between £200 – £400 on a pair because, not only do they have to keep me dry, they have to be constructed like a walking boot and give me proper support as I walk an average of 10 miles a day in them.

As far as you “babbling” on about clothes, I’m with Allie – don’t stop, you give us all inspiration. We are all emerging butterflies after all. I confess, I have never in my life spent so much on clothes as I have done in the past 7 months. I could never understand anyone who actually enjoyed shopping. Now I’m out there with the best of them, buying clothes (probably things far too young for me) with gay abandon. But, BOY, do I feel good in them – embarrassed to say I still do a twirl every time I pass a full length mirror. So let’s all keep exchanging notes, it’s all part of maintenance, and very motivating. And fun, and we all deserve a bit of fun after all our hard work, don’t we?

That is so great, Allie! You’ll be stomping the hallway like it’s a runway in no time flat. I feared I’d never stop teetering on any heel higher than a fraction of an inch when I first get back in the game because I walk so much now that I thought my feet might never tolerate any incline whatsoever. Instead, it took me less than 2 months to get to the point where 3.5 inches was fine. I’m going to intionally draw the line here, because I don’t want to run the risk of deforming or injuring my feet. I prefer being a fierce exercise walker to being a fierce fashion model as I am excellent at the former and too short, old and dorky to be the latter. 😀

Keep digging through your closet for more hot vintage styles. Then when you’ve exhausted the revival opportunities, hit those holiday sales and get you some new duds.

Thank you, I’ll see how it goes after a few days and then cut down to 3 metformin if it is consistent. It was 4.4 after my meal tonight.

It’s a very happy experience, Esnecca, please don’t stop! I’m getting more daring
as a result of all the fun you’re having. I unearthed a pair of heeled suede ankle
boots from the recesses of my closet. I’m wearing them around the house to get
used to them again. I’m lurching around, but will master this!

Theo, the one boot I haven’t gotten yet is a wellie, which probably should have been the first. At least I got a rain bootie, although you can’t tell at all that it is one because it’s totally chic with a (weatherproofed) grey suede exterior and a faux fur lining that peers up about an inch above the ankle line. Hey, it still counts as a practical choice, right? RIGHT? Hello? Is this thing on?

Thank you all so much for not being bored to death by my endless babbling about clothes. It’s been a long time since I experienced anything remotely enjoyable about buying new clothes or had anything worth talking about in my closet. You guys understand the process intimately so I don’t have to justify myself or explain it. You’ve just been where I’ve been and get a kick out watching the butterfly emerge from the cocoon, even when the butterfly can’t/won’t shut up about it. 😆

Time means nothing, Theo – It’s always 5:00pm somewhere 🙂 I did have fun googling
the difference between Cornish cream tea and Devon cream tea though. Walking back
home with the boys sounds delightful.
What am I like?? I shudder to think. Someone who needs ample fire insurance, at the
very least. I’m actually a kindred spirit, if you dare to own it. On my paternal side,
genealogy research dates back to Elizabethan England, then the trail runs dry.
Grandmother and great Aunt were always very proud of this fact, and we celebrated
Christmas Day with a standing rib roast, yorkshire pudding and a brandy soaked plum
pudding. Mincemeat tarts, too! Just a free spirit I think, who is thoroughly enjoying
“play dates” with all of you! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Hi Peeps, you’re all inspiring me with your pledges…I’d love to join you as another voice in the chorus if I may. Together we will achieve some pretty phenomenal results, let’s make it happen!
I have previously lost 3st on the 5:2. I jammed at the 9st mark and since June have been struggling to lose the same couple of stubborn pounds, which was becoming impossible and driving me crackers!
I have been looking for a new thunderbolt of motivation and think I’ve found it in the Blood Sugar diet. Dr Moseley knows what he’s talking about; I trust him and have seen results via his previous diets, so I’m ‘all in’ on this one with you all. Eating well is a form of self respect.

So here goes: by Christmas Day I *will* be at 8 1/2 stones.

I wish everyone a joyous and exciting journey towards increased health and positivity! xx

Hi, Jan! We are all adding to our knowledge every day, so any and all opinions are
always more than welcome. I’m happy that both and you and your wife have done
so well! My husband and I are following the same program, and he finds that his
insulin resistance is much more pernicious than mine so he has to take more drastic
measures than I do. Your results are inspirational. How lovely that you and your
wife have made these changes together!

Best,

Allie

Allie, what are you like?!!! Not safe to be let out alone, obviously – or left home alone for that matter! 😉

Wet dog or burnt hair? Mmmmm – tough decision 😱

Obviously as it was only 4pm, it was a pot of tea – delicious Cornish cream teas were on offer too but obviously I haven’t partaken of that traditional delicacy for the past 11 months.

PS pleased to say that smoking is one habit I’ve never developed.

Hi Jan – thanks for link, interesting. My PT always reminds me to try and walk with a backpack to reflect the weight I used to carry internally, but I always forget! Timely reminder.

The 1800 calorie figure is a published average. People can use that to come up with a figure for themselves, whether they are big, small, heavy, light, high BMI or low, active or sedentary. You should understand that without a personal metabolism test, all these figures are very approximate. I think that this average is still useful to help you understand what is happening to your body.

It also helps explain how weight loss slows as you get thinner, because you use less energy as there is less of you. As MnM mentioned, exercise is important to minimize muscle loss, as is maintaining protein intake.

Using https://tdeecalculator.net/ I use about 2100 a day and my wife uses about 1600. However, I have to watch my food intake carefully while she eats like a horse, much more than I do, and never gains an ounce. There is obviously a lot more going on than a simple formula calculation could explain.

I am not an expert so I welcome any corrections or criticism.

Jan

I finally got rid of the Maintenance Crew working here today, so I can concentrate…

Essie, please keep putting up the links to your new “fashionista” costumes. They come close
to me clapping my hands in delight. I have so much fun looking at them!

Collies are magnificent, Theo. I assume you just stopped by the pub for a cup of
cofee/tea and an opportunity to dry off the children? I know that wet fur smell…
What do you think is the worse smell, “wet dog” or burning hair? Last evening
I nodded off in front of the computer. I still haven’t ditched a disgusting smoking
habit (I know, hiding my face in shame!) and I set my hair on fire. I beat myself
about the head, so not to much damage done. Didn’t smell too pleasant, though.
Just imagine it however, if you need a late afternoon laugh or pick me up 🙂 🙂 🙂

I have a very loose lower trigger of 9 stone 11 pounds which is 1 stone under my target weight, although bang in the middle of healthy BMI for my height. The upper trigger is just 11 stone 7 because it feels too close to getting back to the twelves being in the high 11s. I put on a lot of muscle losing the weight so even though 11 stone 2 is technically back into overweight for me I haven’t set it there, allowing 5 pounds more to make it more for exceptional circumstances. Over the last year I have hit it 4 times and each time reacted with a focused effort so it seems to work well for me.

I love that Jackie! Slamming, it is !!! 🙂

It will also vary with amount of muscle, one of the big reasons traditionally that the TDEE drops as we get older is that we lose muscle. So keep doing weights and you can eat (a little) more 😁

What fun, Jackie, though yes, for goodness sake don’t over-exercise him. Don’t want to give him possible bone /joint problems in the future. Mine are full brothers, different litters, one 10 the other 8 and would run and run all day. One of the lovely features of theirbreed is that they tend to stay forever young. Of course, with a lovely labradorite, by this time next year he’ll be looking for masses of exercise too – all good for your fitness levels.

Essie, super-skinnies with knee high boots tend to be my everyday mode of dress and a look I love, though the boots are, often as not, wellies😉 Dogs, who’d have ’em, eh?😜

And yes, love my knobby bits too – love the technical terminology 😃

Looking forward to it, Allie xx

BTW No longer in pub 😉 Have now walked home with 2 dry dogs 😃🐶🐕

Hey AllieCat – he’s a splendid beast! Very happy with him.

I ordered trousers I tried on the other day – am wearing now in fact! Am loving having hip bones! Am slowly seeing I am thinner now, and my stuffs too big.

Esnecca – I love your clothes posts, I can hear your pleasure from here! And now I have a new word … slamming! I intend to look slamming over Christmas too!

Haha, Jackie, what fun to have an exuberant 4 month old puppy around! What I know
about labs is that they have beautiful dispositions. O/h used to have a black lab,
and keeping him out of any body of water was next to impossible! Enjoy your online
shopping. Don’t make the mistake that I did. I measured the old hip bones, couldn’t
quite believe my own “dimensions” and ordered a medium. Had to send all trousers
back for a small….It does take some time to get used to this, desn’t it? Not to mention
not needing a “tarp” to disguise the bulges anymore 🙂 🙂 🙂
Be back later, Theo!

Allie