The FastDay Forum

Here in Central NY State it's already -5 degrees F at 7:35 pm! And the low for the night was predicted for "only" -3!!
I have a haircut apt. for tomorrow when it might get all the way up to +25; but we're told to beware of wind chills of -25. I'll be bundles up for the 4-block walk.

But compared to North Dakota, Maine and other places we're having it easy.
Yes, azure, it would be nice to even things out a little.

@Marybeth keep your hair! You need it for added warmth..brrrrrr .......come here while i give you a bear hug x ((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))

It's my fastiversary today and I'm right glad that I'm one and a half stones lighter than a year ago.
Things can only get better :0)

Congratulations @Azureblue, that's a great achievement, well done you!

Thanks so much for the hug, Azure. I needed that

It will be a blessing when school starts back on Wednesday!
Chin up everyone. Those feeling poorly, big hugs {{{+}}}. Those feeling fed up, big hugs {{{+}}}.
Those going to work tomorrow, big hugs {{{+}}}.
All folks everywhere, big hugs {{{+}}}.

Good morning sassy people. Here in Aus, the kids don't go back to school until the end of January and that becomes the beginning of our school year. Interesting to learn how different countries do different things.

Fast day for me yesterday, coped well with it. In this hot hot Aussie summer, I am enjoying cold yoghurt and strawberries, salads and grills. Forecast is for 35 degreesC today...coolest day we have had for a week and below 30 predicted for later this week...yay!!!!

OK....tomorrow is the first Monday (and my first fast) of 2014. I have pigged out over the last 2 weeks and gained 4lbs but I'm back on the wagon and ready to go again. Target weight by spring!!! (That's April in my neck of the woods)

Happy fastiversary for yesterday Azureblue! It's great you can look back on the year & what you have achieved.

I am really pleased that I have achieved two extra things today! I exercised to a Jane Fonda DVD( one of her latest for those getting older like her) & I have nearly completed an extra fast day because I am trying 4:3ing to boost my weight loss. Jane Fonda's helpful health related comments on her DVD have brought home to me that there are extra reasons for me to try & build in some exercise because it also helps mobilise muscle fat & keep the brain pepped up helping to prevent Dementia. This linked to my physiotherapist telling me I am now slightly round shouldered & need to strengthen my back to make my shoulder joint open out more to help my arm pain!! that I feel I should generally be doing more to help myself get fitter.

Well done Isis!x

Good on you isis. Jane Fonda is still a fantastic looking woman and whilst I wouldn't agree with her 'no pain, no gain' mentality she has kept remarkably fit!

Had an hour and a half stroll round town and came home feeling remarkably weary, with my dodgy hip hurting too. Had to sit with tea and cheese biscuits for an hour to recover. Bleurgh I don't like this business of getting old.
Right. Stop slacking and get that ironing done.
Yes miss :0)

Just had lunch with a friend-forgot my phone so it took nearly an hour before we realised we were both there! Still it was good to catch up as we hadn't seen each other for several months as she spends her summer on a narrow boat in France.

Hi guys just popping in quickly..spring is on the way ..see below
@Merlin a friend and i have done the same! More than once! :
@Azureblue i agree,aches and pains really can spoil quality of life can't they
Hate getting older but prefer it to the alternative!
Heehee AB ive left my ironing on yr doorstep
Can you drop it off tomorrow xx