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Hi glynnie61 and everyone. Maybe we can keep each other motivated? I’m also having my first day of fasting tomorrow after a period of absence. I lost about 2 stones last year but have put many pounds back on since Christmas. This way of life really works and I’m really missing all the health benefits including the spring in my step and energy. Going to spend time on this forum today reminding myself how well this can work. Have you worked out your TDEE for non-fast days. The button “How” at the top will show you how. I’d recommend drinking lots of water and if things get tough remind yourself it’s just for one day. We have different patterns of eating our 500 cals – you’ll find what suits you best. There’s not one size fits all (like real life lol)I don’t eat all day, just lots of water, then have all my 500 cals in one meal, around 6pm, but others have 2 or 3 smaller meals. See how you go. This is a really good forum with lots of advice and support and mainly no judgemental attitudes. a wealth of experience (much more than mine) to access if you need to. I wish you all the best Glynnie and look forward to hearing how you get on.I only weigh in once a week but it can also help to write down your measurements as another way to see progress if the scale isn’t moving. Here’s to success 🙂
Thanks Angie & Glynnie. Had a good first fast day too. Have noted my weight – have put on 12lbs since just before Christmas – eek! It should come off fairly quickly though. I can put on weight quickly but lose it quickly again. Don’t recommend it though 🙂 Might do 4:3 this first week. Am still 20lbs less than I was last Summer. Hoping to finish the job in 2014 🙂 Success to us all 🙂
Yes Annette. I noticed that too. I allowed myself everything over the festive period after last weigh-in on 21st December, mostly rich, high fat stuff. was 12lb heavier on 27th January. It should come off quickish and I’m still proud of being 20lbs lighter since Summer but am a bit annoyed at myself for the yoyo’ing and what “could have been”. Hoping it was a seasonal thing but I’m aware of more emotional eating from me on this WOL. I usually think in terms of “non-fast” rather than feast but sometimes I am conscious of using food as a “treat” in response to an emotional stimulus. Although heavy when starting 5:2 it was more from eating the wrong things late at night. I do feel my relationship with food has changed – hopefully not permanent. Trying my best in 2014 to get that sense of control back because I do like this WOL and when it works, it works.Need to re-establish exercise too (bit of gym, lots of walking).
Hope things are going well with you Annette.
Glynnie & Angie – how are things going?
All the best to us all 🙂
Hi Funky,
Interesting. I thought the same. Disappointed on one hand, but still pleased with the overall weight loss.I am finally getting better and will have just 4 weeks training before a half marathon. Rather terrifying, but I will just do the best that I can without injury.
So back to running this weekend, 10K in 2 weeks……..First fast in 7 weeks and it went fine. More nervous about tomorrow as I haven’t stuffed a roast down my throat the night before.
Good luck everyone.
Good luck with the training Annette – good to have such a positive focus in tandem with weightloss. Enjoy your running. I’d like to start short runs this year – even thinking about it is progress for me :)Glad your 1st fast went well. I’ve managed 2 this week and they went well although my head is still not 100% in the zone yet.
Oh well, patience is a virtue. Glad we have this forum to “normalise” our experience and give us Hope for successful journeys. I wonder what an anthology of all our experiences would look like? Largely positive and inspirational I think.
What are you nervous about for tomorrow Annette? Just browsing the forum has shown me how strong and wise/experienced you are at this WOL. Hope you’re not fazed by the lack of a roast dinner however lovely it sounds. Success all x
Hey Glynnie,
Really pleased you’re doing so well even if you’re saddle-sore 🙂 I really like the exercise bike at the gym (if memory serves… need to get back soon) I do the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) I warm up at a steady pace for 5 mins then go all out for a minute really fast, then really slowly for 1 minute. Repeat at least 5 times then cool down for a couple of minutes. I was doing that for about a month and really noticed an improvement in my stamina. (See Fast Exercise by Michael Mosley for more info/the science stuff)
Had a family meal yesterday evening and was mindful of what I ate but enjoyed the meal. Doing my 3rd fast day today and planning on getting out for a decent walk, weather permitting. I’m weighing in on Saturday too so will post. Hope you have a good day and “see you” tomorrow. Best xxx
That’s great Glynnie! First stone is such a milestone, so pleased for you. 5lbs at this stage is great!:)
My 3rd fast went really well thanks and I’m glad to say that I’ve lost 5lbs too 🙂
Off to meet my sister for coffee and a relaxing weekend planned.
Have a great time. It’s good to know that with this WOL we don’t have to sit in a corner with a lettuce leaf and a glass of water when we are at celebations, saying no to everything.For me it’s all about balance. I really enjoyed myself on Thursday night without going mad and overeating. Mindful is good. Fasted yesterday ans still lost a good amount of weight. This is do-able for me. We just need to find what works for us.
Have a fab weekend xxxxxxxx
Thanks Glynnie,
I had a good blether with my sister and decided to go for a walk when I left her. 2 hours later I got home. Can really feel it as it is the 1st real exercise since Christmas but my head feels clearer and I’ve found some energy. Household chores out the way so my time is my own 🙂
Your posts are so positive and it’s really good to come on and “speak” with you. Thanks for that. Long may we all continue on our journeys and find success from this way of Life, however we define success 🙂
Have a fab time tonight. All best xxx
Sounding good Glynnie 🙂 Feels good to be able just to slot back into the plan after celebrations without allowing things to be sabotaged and putting off restarting 🙂 I read somewhere that “Motivation gets you started but habit keeps you going”. Makes sense to me.
I had a nice relaxing weekend. Hospital appointment today and have changed planned fast today until tomorrow (in need of comforting food today). Had another decent walk today. Had worn out my last pair of trainers (prob due to so much walking lol). New trainers are very light and feel like slippers!Plan to step up the walking this week and restart gym next week. Making new habits!
Am planning 4:3 again this week in bid to shift the extra festive pounds. I’ll be happier when I get back to my pre-Christmas weight.
What are your plans for this week? How do you spread your calories on fast days?
Onwards and downwards 🙂 ha ha. All best xxx
Hey Glynnie 🙂
Hospital appointment went well thanks. Have been fasting yesterday (Tues) and today and I’m starting to feel that I’m getting my mojo back with this – Yay!!!
Have managed out for walks too, despite uncertain weather. Not letting it hold me back – that’s what the hood on my jacket is for 🙂 Walked through the park to the beach today. Fed the ducks and swans en-route (Fighting off the seagulls – they’re such bullies)Love the beach – the stiff breeze really blows the cobwebs away.
Will try 4:3 this week, probably fast on Friday before next weighin on Saturday.
You’re doing great with your fasting and exercise – hope you get a great result on Saturday. I leave all my 500 calories til around 6pm. I get too hungry if I split them up over the whole day. We only find out these things by experience.
Keep on keepin on! (old hippie that I am 🙂 )
All the best to you all fast friends xxxxxxxxxx
Welcome iseult and abdelfattah – good luck with this 🙂
Hey Glynnie,
How are things going? Good I hope.Did you have your weigh-in on Saturday?
Things are going well this end. 4:3 happened as planned and was able to get out for a decent walk nearly every day. Back in the groove I think 🙂 Lost 5lbs again this week which is really helping to reduce the 12lbs I put on over the festives and most of January. Just 2lbs away from my pre-Christmas weight, which is my first mini-goal since restarting this. Am sure weight loss will slow down to a more reasonable weekly amount. Planning to start gym again – hopefully go on my fast days starting tomorrow.
Hope you’re still feeling positive. Sending good stuff your way. Take care of your good self 🙂 xxxxx
Thanks Glynnie, am really chuffed. I know you’re a bit disappointed but 1lb is still good. Think it’s the average amount we’re told we might lose on this WOE. My son has been losing 1lb every week steadily and keeping it off. Well done hubby too 🙂
Know what you mean about the stairs. I’ve fallen up the stairs a few times and always feel really daft. We don’t travel so far thankfully 🙂 Hope your wrist gets better soon and you get pampered for a bit. Take care.
Here’s to a good week. Happy fasting all.
🙂 xxxxxxxxxxx
Sorry to hear you’re off work Glynnie but well done for keeping up your fasting days. I’ve never been light headed before but some of our fast friends have. I just can’t remember the outcome, sorry. You could use the search facility and key in “light headed”? Are you drinking enough water?
On my 2nd fast day today and I got back to the gym today so really chuffed. Can you see my halo from there lol? Watch your wrist if you’re getting on the bike.
My son is doing great. At the gym every other day and is really toning up. He’s looking really good (even if I’m biased lol)
Take care of your good self, you’re doing great 🙂
All the best everyone 🙂
3lbs without exercise too! Result! Well done :)I’m having a drinkie this evening too with a packet of my fave low calorie crisps while watching The Voice. Simple pleasures lol. Am easily pleased 🙂
Enjoy your weekend.
Love “Believe”. Would make a good T-Shirt slogan. I found some inspiring & motivational quotes/slogans on line for weightloss/general journey stuff. Have them as my screensaver. Find them helpful.
All the best everyone xxxxx
Hi Glynnie,
Sorry you’ve not felt too good. Did you weigh-in today?
My week started off really well, fasted Mon & Tue, went to gym both days and did loads of walking. Got bad news on Wednesday which took the legs from under me and have not had the energy or inclination since then to be mindful of what I’m eating. Didn’t weigh myself today. Aiming to look after myself this weekend and try to get back on track next week again.
Might not post much but please know that I really appreciate all your positivity and I know I’ll get there. Journey might just take a bit longer lol :)Hope you have a grand weekend and that your health and sleeping improve next week. I read on here that someone had found herbal Valerian helpful for sleep. try a search?
All the best Glynnie and all fast friends 🙂 xxx
Good to hear from you Glynnie. You’re doing great considering you’ve been injured and not able to exercise so well. How is you wrist now? Well done for keeping at it. 🙂
Am still struggling somewhat. Difficulties ongoing but starting to pick up mood. Am going to re-read the Fast Diet book and this forum over the next few days and do some food shopping at the weekend. Plan to start fasting from Monday. Will take a deep breath and step on the scales then. Will try to get to the gym tomorrow. Need to take control back (difficulties could last for some time and don’t want to slip back further – these benefits and weightloss have been hard won!)
Good luck Glynnie. Here’s to good stuff ahead for us all 🙂
Hey Glynnie, I’m back 🙂
Things have been tough this end and have put on 11lbs since the middle of February – eek! Am same weight as I was after restarting Fast Diet at the start of 2014 – enough time has stood still weightwise! I’m hopefully getting back on track with Day 1 fast today. Needs must! So many unplanned/unwanted changes here that I need to feel there is at least something I can control/influence/positively focus on which will increase my wellbeing/sense of value.Have done it before and will do it again 🙂
How are things with you? Hope your positive vibes are helping your own WOE 🙂
Keep on keepin on fast friends xxxxxxx
Hi Glynnie,
You’ve not posted for a couple of weeks but I’m hoping Life is treating you well. 🙂
Weighed myself this morning and have lost 4lbs – just 7 to go to get back to my lowest weight in 8 years – yay! 🙂 Difficult stuff still ongoing but focusing on 5:2 is definitely helping.
A bit breezy here but clear and sunny. Meeting my sister in town for coffee then plan to walk home (45 mins to an hour)
Sending you my best and hope to see you on here soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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