My biggest dilemma is that I have to take medicine in the morning. I don't want to eat until around 11 am because I like to have a late night snack of 100 calorie pack of cocoa dusted almonds. I've been putting off taking my medicine but the one I can't put off is an anti biotic.

I guess I can share this ,lol. I have to take an antibiotic before have sex or I will get a UTI.I have to take it with food.

I guess half of a Greek Yogurt would be 50 calories. I need to look up string cheese and baby bell light.

How about you? Is the 5:2 plan working with your life? I also don't like working out with my trainer on an empty stomach.

Will this not work if you have 11 hours in between instead of 12? There must be some reason you have to have 12 hours off.

You know Jane, I agree on the boot cut...not the right shape for you. Stick with the skinny jeans. I also think you have to try an ankle boot. Take a pic when you get some so we can see what they look like!

Coops, would you mind posting the recipe for the soup? That sounds delish. I didn't used to like soup much but since I've been sleeved I like it a lot. The family loves it, too.

Ok, I have a work trip to take with the hubs next week. I think I'm going to have to start posting pics of my outfits...

I agree since,obviously, a lot are not 5:2ers anyway.

So do you think we should open it up to more?

I've tried to make sure that new people really now that this is for them before joining..

Almost being a bitch about it... "Yes yes I'm committed" so I let them join and after they realize it's not a miracle weight lose cure they fall away...

About the face injections...why don't they last? How come we can have fat all over our bodies that won't go away but if the fat is injected in your face it disappears?

So do you think we should open it up to more? I've tried to make sure that new people really now that this is for them before joining.. Almost being a b***h about it... "Yes yes I'm committed" so I let them join and after they realize it's not a miracle weight lose cure they fall away...

To me, no. Iike the intimate group. We can bigger elsewhere.

So do you think we should open it up to more? I've tried to make sure that new people really now that this is for them before joining.. Almost being a b***h about it... "Yes yes I'm committed" so I let them join and after they realize it's not a miracle weight lose cure they fall away...

To me, no. Iike the intimate group. We can bigger elsewhere.

So do you think we should open it up to more?

I've tried to make sure that new people really now that this is for them before joining..

Almost being a b***h about it... "Yes yes I'm committed" so I let them join and after they realize it's not a miracle weight lose cure they fall away...

Lol, I remember trying to get in! You were awful...just kidding.

I like having a small group. It seems that for most of us this group is more than 5:2 though.

So do you think we should open it up to more? I've tried to make sure that new people really now that this is for them before joining.. Almost being a b***h about it... "Yes yes I'm committed" so I let them join and after they realize it's not a miracle weight lose cure they fall away...

No, for me. I like the intimate group we have and we can get "bigger" elsewhere.

About the face injections...why don't they last? How come we can have fat all over our bodies that won't go away but if the fat is injected in your face it disappears?

Now THAT is the a good question! LOL

About the face injections...why don't they last? How come we can have fat all over our bodies that won't go away but if the fat is injected in your face it disappears?

For me it would probably just settle in my already wobbly jowls

About the face injections...why don't they last? How come we can have fat all over our bodies that won't go away but if the fat is injected in your face it disappears?

Because life is unfair...I think that is the technical explanation.

I have plenty of curves and my home scale says my bodyfat is 28percent but surgeon said I don't have much fat and the muscles "use it" I need to ask again because it makes no sense.

Hot mama!!! The jegging are flipping awesome on you!!!

And if you don't wear those on a date I will come get you!!!!

Agree 

 

I like the shoes they are sex kitten cute.. But you can also try a pair of booties like these.. Go to google images and type in "skinny jeans and booties" it will give you tons of ideas :

and agree! You can wear the red with the same jeggings outfit.... the boot cut might work for riding... but not really sexy... they look too big on you for some reason... perhaps the cut is not quite right. I like the blue shoes for a pop. I like the jacket, but you might be able to find a jacket that does more for you. I like the length layers and sleevless! Priceless.  Hit that pout with some lipstick, throw on some big earrings and let her roll!

Hi ladies been really busy and side tracked but I do read nightly. Its hard to post from my blackberry so I. Say I will wait and post in the am but get to work and get busy u know. CGJ lady u look marvelous. love the leggins outfit and agree withe the booties instead of the black heels. I applaud your adventurous spirit your not afraid to put it out there. I read wwhere u feel lost and empty sometimes I can relate at 57 I too am thinking what's next? It scares me. So glad we are beyond the food for security stage. Here comes a cyber hug keep doing u cause u are alright. Special shout out to Globe all good ideas about the switchout for thanksgiving meals. Ladies we can get through the holidays without gaining. I try to remember its a normal week with one day of extra. I am going to fast like normal this week. Did my Monday and will do Friday instead of Thursday. Still bouncing around the same stupid five pounds 5:2 is no miracle cure for me. Laura as to capping the group do u have others that want to join? If they are serious maybe we can help. Maybe keep giving advice on the main thread? I don't know? If u had capped earlier we wound not have met me or Sar (sad emoticon here). Oh well head up, chest out, marching forward. Cyber hug to u all!

This is my morning coffeeklatch for sure! I curl up with my hot protein/coffee shake and hear all your "voices"

Feed - the bananas remind me of banana slugs, they are a special slimy creature endemic to my region of the coast, Mendocino, named so because that is just what they look like.... Oh and hey I meant to ask you, have you ever had any pieces in galleries in Mendo or Ft Bragg? I went to your site and your work looks SO familiar ...

Laura - my psychological fixation is on having something sweet just before bedtime, it's not something I've been able to shake so I came up with a work around; boil hot water, pour 4 oz into a travel mug (the kind with a lid), then mix in less than a teaspoon's worth of cocoa (NibMor - sugar/gluten free dark) then one decent squeeze of a box of milk, it's about 1 fluid oz worth. A dash of stevia and I have a hot sweet drink that is satisfyingly chocolatey and milky, without having to pay the price in calories, this whole thing is about 20 cals and it does the trick. Also, the travel mug with lid is important because then I can't see how much is in the cup and for some reason that allows me to be satisfied with less.

Oh and that vanity sizing? It is psychologically cruel to me, because it actually allows me to continue to be mean to myself, the horrible voice in my head can say "You haven't really succeeded, this is just vanity sizing" and more such venom.

CGJ - I concur with the consensus that boots or booties would be better for that outfit and that bootcut is not for you but that you rick the **** out of the skinnies. Also I am not a fan of so much black on you, I think you are more suited for jewel tones, amethyst, cobalt, emerald... the black is harsh and washes you out. Have you considered a change in hairstyle? Looking at your face and body, I think you could really rock a super short spit-curl style, like an updated classic Elizabeth Taylor crop or Betty Boop

Coops - yu-UM!! Enjoy a spoonful or ten for me! I think you might like this link, actually all y'all will like it .....

http://www.foodiefiasco.com/

This girl is only 15 and her website is the ****! Her recipes are little miracles of calorie/ingredient conscious gluttony, I mean, hello - butternut squash soup with CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS?! yes and yes. gluten free cinnamon buns that are only 40 calories each! Yes please!

Swizz - I'm on board with all your advice for Jane! Laura and Coops - booties with a stilletto heel or riding boots, for sure, for CGJ.

I just ordered a wierd asymetrical sweater tunic thingy online at Modcloth, I will wear a turtleneck underneath it, jeggings or thick tights, and boots (if my Mom get's them for me for Christmas!) I will try to post the outfit here.

Today was a big ceremony for the Polish military which means fresh dark brown bread, pickled herring, sauerkraut with beef, potato soup, a variety of cold sausages, a variety of cookies ... I ate about 3 oz of the herring (honestly I'm just guessing it's pickled herring) a little gingersnap style cookie, and 1 bite of chocolate cake. That was about an hour ago and I have the most crashing headache now. Could be the herring, too much salt. Could be that I haven't had any caffeine today and I've been having a little regularly lately in my protein so I'm having withdrawal. Could be the "toxins" in the food, stuff I haven't had in 6 weeks - white flour, white sugar, potato, tomato, bread. all I know is I am not a happy camper, my left eyeball, cheekbone and temple hurrrrrt.

As for the cap, I don't think we should because there are still some wonderful vets out there that we are all friends with that are within our cohort range who just haven't found 5:2 yet. Or if we do cap it, have it be at 30.

I have these fat little bags under my eyes and raccoon circles v_v

oh Brown, this is for you - here, go here !!

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2013/11/30-delicious-low-carb-thanksgiving-recipes.html

Globe thanks that site is awesome. My son would love the pumpkin chipotle soup. I am not a chef hate to cook love to eat. But I do like to cook for Thanksgiving and sites like this one gives good ideas for something different and love the low carb stuff. Got a quote from Eggface "remember it's a holiDAY not a holiMONTH" goes with my thoughts to keep us on track

BTW, I was NOT wearing compression garments or shapewear, I think those skinnies would look better with lower body compression as that is the only way for my thighs to not touch. All of your feedback is super helpful. I wear straight leg or skinny leg for horse back riding, boot cut is too much fabric and gets all wonky with the stirrups and fenders. I have no idea why store people keep telling me to wear bootcut, I know that clinton and stacy are big fans of a boot cut, but i have always felt that they make me look heavier and my short legs look even shorter. My thighs are "rubenesque" my calves are just plain skinny (13.5" over tights, 14" over jeans) so I figure why not show of the skinny parts? This is the one of the reasons I like to wear dresses, I actually have nice calves and think ankles - even did when i was obese. Feedback from males in my life - they like the roundness of the thighs and butt so the emphasis of the skinnies work. As far as my hair, I have had several consult about going short but have decided againtst it for two reasons. #1 my hair is really high maintenance when short. Long, it is simply rinse, detangle and wear. #2 Many people consider my hair my best feature. I know what you mean about face shape etc with hair, but I like my hair and not ready to lose it.

I found it interesting that my long torso was easily spotted. It is true, I am all body and no legs so I NEED to wear heels. I have another outfit that I wore that my friend mary went gaga over. It is black treggings (basically jeggings) from H&M with faux leather trim down the side. I combined it with a very colorful blue top. It was a very cheap outfit - maybe $25 - I need to get pictures.

I DO appreciate your comments even if I don't take all the advice, it is good to have objective eyes.

I am curious why you all didn't like the jacket. I LIKE short jackets and I like black alot. This one intrigued me because it was lower collared and had that trendy military look, none of my other clothes have that detail. Seattle is the city of black clothes and while I would happily dress head to toe in red or saphirre blue or a beautiful purple, I tend to stand out ALOT when I wear it even as an accent piece. I have a couple of red dresses that I adore but I never find occasion to wear them in this city of "don't stand out" social norm. Everything here is so muted in wardrobe colors. Most grays and all tans REALLY wash me out so I wind up with black, usually accenting with color.

So, last night I met a gfriend for dinner an because I was wearing my compression garment which makes my ass look weird in close fitting leggings or skinny jeans (my normal pants) so I wore one of my dresses. I didn't put alot of thought into this outfit and I am not crazy about the gray tights but I like this dress. I get compliments on it when I wear it. It is actually green and navy. Those boots are black and very comfy but they lack the sexy that I want with skinnies. I am thinking those little shooties, basically a cross between pumps and short boots is the way to go with skinnies for a date night.

Seriously though, my hips got wider when my waist got smaller - how did that happen? ha! I always wanted that hourglass shape and now that I have something closer, its a little weird.