Weekly Flylady Thread 16th September 2013

bonnie_bumpkins

rosyq how long have you been doing the 5:2 diet? Your weight loss is impressive. Do you find it workable with normal life? Thx x

Valli

is relaxing with prosecco...

I am absolutely pooped. DS has had me 'assisting' him in his packing...

optimistic-mummy

sorted my lists for next week ....

froddington

Evening - just caught up with the thread and wanted to send hugs to everyone.

Need to go to Mr T first thing and then cook some meals to freeze for the week. Might then dare to look at what's left on the list

Valli wrote: »

today I 'taught' reception.

one child - just one - had
two seperate headbumps AND was 'bitten' (his words) - by 'a bee'.
He has clearly been stung by a wasp as his tiny hand was swollen...
as all this was being passed to his daddy he ran away from him and almost got over the playground wall...a very fit teacher (;)) ran and 'caught' him...

Sounds like a normal day to me! I've had to sprint after children twice today as well as dealing with 2 lots of wet trousers (rainwater and milk!), a bumped cheek, 2 tantrums, one stroppy moo and all the other usual stuff.

Still love my job though

Mumto5

Manic week. done more than I thought.

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs


Got an hour..

Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. Do you need your winter curtains up yet?

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room


Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Got an hour to spare...

Extra Mission : help yourself
Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. hottish wash with a splosh of vinegar, soda crystals bleach.. whatever you fancy just clear those pipes of gunge!
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
Wipe over the oven and hob - you know you want to ...

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area

30 minutes to spare...
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Got an hour..
Clean those extractor fans
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
. defragment your pc while doing this.


Extra mission: Take your pick!

Make a long list of those bodies you need to purchase Christmas gifts for!!.. 98 days lol

Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working

30 minutes to spare...

Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
Clean all paintwork on the landing
Clean windows in these room

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
15 minutes...

Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
30 minutes to spare...


spend at least an hour with your family... playing, reading or just watching a dvd and having a hug!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Got an hour...

Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List
Find 3 things to ebay - done 2

Work yourself to level 3 in your messiest room!!
Spend at least an hour with your family... playing, reading or just watching a dvd and having a hug!

Valli

froddington wrote: »

Evening - just caught up with the thread and wanted to send hugs to everyone.

Need to go to Mr T first thing and then cook some meals to freeze for the week. Might then dare to look at what's left on the list




Sounds like a normal day to me! I've had to sprint after children twice today as well as dealing with 2 lots of wet trousers (rainwater and milk!), a bumped cheek, 2 tantrums, one stroppy moo and all the other usual stuff.

Still love my job though

believe you me I am in awe of the regular reception teacher...and as for those of my colleagues who deal with the major issues...utter respect. I think a certain M. Gove and his minions should be getting into a variety of schools and seeing just what is routine for so many of my colleagues.

House is a tip...am attempting to deal with laundry.

FizzWhizz

Thank you ladies, I've given my hair a deep condition tonight (which it desperately needed) so I've tied it back to dry; I'm hoping it might come out straight on the top with a bit of wave, a la Lizzie Taylor:


but knowing my luck it'll end up more like this:


I'm going to have to do my brows Taylor style tomorrow now too!

pigpen

Fizz.. I'd go curly.. like ringletty rather than straight.. but my hair doesn't DO straight so I'm probably biased

Spams jumper finished.. just need to stitch up the armpits and it is all done.. it is fabulous.. I want one!!

Kaz2904

pigpen, is it the Kate Davies Owls jumper you've done?
Am nearly finished my shift and so can't wait for bed time!
Catch you all later in the afternoon.
Hugs to everyone who's having a poo time.

System

bonnie_bumpkins wrote: »

rosyq how long have you been doing the 5:2 diet? Your weight loss is impressive. Do you find it workable with normal life? Thx x

Hi I've had to stop for now cos I lost too much! :rotfl:
I lost the stone & 4lb over about 10 weeks, Jun -Aug. That was 'fasting' 2 days a week, losing 1-2lb a week. I'm lucky, I didn't need to lose much and I'm down to 8st 5
I dropped to 'fasting' once a week to maintain the weight loss which was fine till I got ill and lost more
I found it pretty easy sticking to 500 cals on fast days after the first few weeks.
Like most other people I kept busy while fasting which helps, and drank lots of water to keep the hunger pangs at bay.
There's a 5:2 thread here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4115289
I hope that link works!
Rx
Ps workable? - absolutely; pick any 2 days a week to fit round other commitments, change them if you need to, stick to the 500 cals over 1 or 2 meals. Include everything you eat or drink in yr allowance. Forget about it for the other 5 days and eat whatever you want. Some people fret and make it complicated but it really isn't!