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.

So we have quite a well traveled group here....located throughout the world. I turn 50 next year and am looking for an epic trip idea...preferably one best served solo. I am thinking Lisbon and Barcelona....other ideas????

I am going back to Mexico to visit my friend in March...she is near Cabos San Lucas. Can't wait but that will be more of a mellow beach trip... I need something worthy of the BIG 5-0!!!!

Geez, It takes forever to get caught up on this thread!

I can delete people from here. I am going to delete any name I don't recognize as ever posting in here. I already deleted someone I love Jesus or something like that.

Susan has not really come back in here to voice her opinion. I definitely don't want anyone else in this group. Period. It's hard enough now to keep up with the thread. Honestly, I don't see why there can't be more than one 5:2 groups.

We can change the name of this group if we feel like it, and agree on something catchy. Like those ladies who wear Red Hats. I'm not saying that's what I want our name to be, just that they are just a group of friends.

This dating stuff is driving me crazy. I don't know how you're doing it, Jane!

I am excited that dorrie wants to move to Oregon. I hope it's close to me.

Can someone put me down for Coos Bay , Oregon? I can't copy and paste right now either. I got a new lap top and I need lessons on windows 8. It really sucks.

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Can someone give me a link to the tummy tuck picture you're all talking about?

re the TT - my over hang was very similar - my surgeon wouldn't do the anchor style for me because of the scarring - my result isn't 'perfect' but compared to what it was it is bloody good!

The picture of that poor woman's results had me covering my mouth with my hands and gasping, it's that bad. Ragged is the right word for it Sheryl, it looks like the sewing efforts of a jr high home ec class, I hope hope that is just the swelling..

Dee - what does FWIM mean?

Sheryl - I do think the storylines are better developed in Survivors, I was so disappointed there were only like 2 seasons. I totally agree about Sookie, I watch the show for Erik Northman, yumm in every way, sigh. If I could triangulate the characters Erik Northman (TrueBlood), Ben (Parks&Rec), and Channing Tatum's character from Dear John, that would be my perfect fella .

Let's not forget to add Cheri to the name list, in the hopes she returns.

Sheila - the medical care I can receive here and at the Army hospital in Germany is as good and better than whatever I could scrape up in the States. And as for talking it over with people in my life - you're it. This is where I am putting it, to people who understand all the intricate strands of the issue and who, in the knowing, won't endanger my job.

Sue - I would love to see some more of your sketches...

I'm changing up my 5:2 routine - I am now going to fast on Sat/Sun, since I do Insanity Mon-Fri I need to fuel up on those days and because of logistics here it is easier to not eat on the "weekend" since that would mean trekking in the cold and the bother of the difac.

Sorry, I use too many acronyms LOL!

FWIW = for what it's worth

KWIM = know what I mean?

Florinda, I have to say...if it's not an emergency medical situation (it doesn't seem to be, if you can still do insanity...?), then I would totally stay for the extra money. Take that FWIW as someone who's been the primary breadwinner for so long, I can't imagine forgoing money if it's available. And I am a worrier about finances, so there's that.

xoxo

Florinda, tough decisions ahead for you! I don't know what to say. There are pros and cons to both. The medical care seems like a biggie for now. I don't know what I would do. Do any of your coworkers know about the MS?

Dee, hope things are going well for you. Any news on the apartment situation? Are they getting all the work done that needs to be done?

Coops, when I had a consult the surgeon also said the scarring is worse for that kind of incision. I have still thought about going that route because I will never wear a bikini anyway so nobody would see the scar. Hey, Coops, did you wear the dress for your party?

Jane, a trip for turning 50 sounds like fun. I'm not sure where I would go, I have to think about that. You could come to WI...lol:)

Denise, maybe you aren't quite ready to date yet since the break up wasn't that long ago?? I don't have a clue since I'm not in your situation but I certainly can understand how dating could be frustrating! Hang in there.

My fast day yesterday only came in at 400 calories. I had bit intentions of working out last night, a double workout, but around 5 I started feeling sick again with the chills and sinus stuff. So, I just went to bed. I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat anymore. Still feel like I am fighting something today, hope it goes away soon.

Happy Tuesday all!

My update was missed... so adding in.

Ms. Skinniness= Dorrie ~ Fullerton Ca

Feedyoureye= Kim- Sacramento CA

Sarsar = Sarah-Wisconsin

MG2= Sheila - Centennial CO

Ccjane = Sheryl - NorthEast of Seattle WA

Georgia = Georgia - Conway, AR

Uk Cathy = Cathy- Cheltenham, England, UK

Swizzly = Dee-Switzerland

Brown= Wanda- New York now Cincy

Globe= Florinda

Susan= Susan

Laura-ven= Laura- Los Gatos, CA

Chimera= Kelly-Seattle

Supersweetums= Sheila

Coops= Sue - Pontypool, sunny South Wales UK

OrgeonDaisey= Denise-Coos Bay , Oregon

Denise, done.

Oh, and Laura, what were you testing? Did it work?

Georgia, next time I go through Arkansas to visit my friend who lives in Texarkana, Texas, I am going to try to meet up with you!

Sarah, I usually TRY not to fast on my double workout days but I can and I have, it's just not usually preferred for me. After working out for 2 hours I'm usually ready for some protein for lunch (workout from 10-noon 2 days a week) and on fast days I tend to skip lunch. But I might have to do it today because I had a bit of a bad day yesterday (more on that later).

As far as us being "incognito" I don't think we ever have to mention this thread, but due to the nature of the new site, everytime we POST to this thread, it shows up under the Tab at the Top Labeled "Forums" and then it will "appear" to the right if you hover or click on that tab, over on the right it will say "Recent Topics" and for some reason today there is a lower case a to the right of the word Topicsa. Strange, never noticed that before. So we post. It appears under recent topics. Someone "clicks" on the recent topic of "How was your 5:2 day?" and they are met with the message of this being a private group that they don't have access too. Doesn't MATTER what we change the name to, someone, somewhere will click, be denied and COMPLAIN or WHINE. I'm fine with keeping things just as is (name, etc, people on this thread) and I totally agree with Sheryl (aka Jane).

Florinda, wow, I'm so deeply impressed with how you are handling everything that has been thrown at you, especially regarding your health in the last few months. When do you have to make your decision by?

The photos of Kris and her incisions also had me gasping in pain and sadness. WHAT? I've never seen on that looks so bad. She recently had her breasts done and had a horrible black (something or other) she had a name for it and just was told to wait for it to heal and fall off? Awful, just awful. She has a blog and I've loosely followed her blog from time to time. WOW. That looks horrible, like Florinda said it looks like a jr. high sewing project of someone who has NEVER met a needle and thread. I agree Sheryl, your incisions were so neat and clean.

So debachery yesterday ...Last year after Christmas sale (75% off woo)I bought this awesome set of 4 candy dishes that are arranged on a wooden platter to give to a very good friend of mine. So yesterday I ran to the store and bought some bulk candy to put in the gift. OMG I COULD NOT KEEP MY F'ING HANDS OFF THAT DA*M CANDY. WTF? So I may have to fast today. 2 of the candies were chocolate covered almonds (OMG!) and cinnamon covered almonds. Then there were yogurt covered pretzels and spice drops. Can anyone else recognize my weakness for SALTY and SWEET? SMDH (There's one for ya...shaking my da*m head!!) Sheesh!

On a different note, I have an upcoming event to attend that I need to dress shop for. Headed to ROSS and found 2 dresses and now I can't decide which one to wear. I may have to have your girls opinions if I can EVER find the time to photo myself in both for comparison. It's a New Years Eve wedding at a hotel in Downtown Denver. Lots of fun and so excited...it's a friend of my husband who is marrying again (first wife had 2 boys with him and then she decided to "see" other men...arrgh!) So this new gal he is marrying, well they had a baby GIRL in March of this year (totally adorable baby) and now they are getting married. So fun, the whole family is invited, so of course the girls needed new dresses also. You can't beat Ross for dress prices. One was on $14.99 and the other was on "clearance" for $16.99. See why I bought them both?

Well maybe I'm a big ole liar? I just posted to this thread and don't see it listed under current topics? Maybe Alex fixed that for us?

FWIW...you know the first rule of Fight Club, right? LOL... I don't think we should mention this group or even allude to it in public threads, cos it will naturally make people feel excluded, even though we have rationale etc. KWIM?

agreed!!! Private. Exclusive. Members only. Just us. LOL

Georgia, next time I go through Arkansas to visit my friend who lives in Texarkana, Texas, I am going to try to meet up with you!

Cool!

Okay, fast day one and I have discovered SF caramel cider cups from Groves!! delicious!! 10 calories!!!!! Yum

...So fun, the whole family is invited, so of course the girls needed new dresses also. You can't beat Ross for dress prices. One was on $14.99 and the other was on "clearance" for $16.99. See why I bought them both?

LOVE Ross, spent about 2 hours there yesterday, bought all my Christmas presents there... The half of my cloths not from a thrift store are from there! Successful fast yesterday, but did not lose an oz. I guess I should consider myself lucky I didnt gain after what the "normal" days looked like this week. Work staff party tomorrow.... we all make food and leave it in the office all day to eat... starts with breakfast..... about half of the food is sweet. And goood cooks too. The following day we have two parties to attend, both always have great food, then friday is Christmas lunch at school, where the staff cooks for the entire school... that should be ok, but a big job cooking for over 100. everyone is good at pitching in. Off I go! See ya later~