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Day 11 – Tokyo Japan – NFD – 78.5kg

Just enjoyed an oversized breakfast. Now I’m full. I made it 37 hours on my fast without eating … so I basically just combined a FD meal and non-fast day meal!

Day 11 – Perth AUS – NFD

I’ve put today as a non-fast day as I broke my 3 day fast with McDonalds last night and had a large chocolate sundae, which I remember thinking at the time I didn’t really want or need but got it anyway (go figure). I don’t count every calorie I eat, but I look stuff up from time to time so I have a rough idea of what’s going in.

So today I discovered my breakfast Tim Tam (WHO LEFT THOSE ON THE BENCH!?) and last night’s Maccas meal put me at TDEE for the 24 hour period – good thing I’d been fasting or I’d have been way over. The sundae alone is 542 calories! Bahahaha OOPS 😛 I actually did have a little thought as I gobbled the Tim Tam this morning though… a little voice said “the only person you’re cheating here is yourself” WOAH! First time that’s happened, so things are working I think 😀 Bit nervous about tomorrow’s weigh in, but any habit broken is a step forward for me, as my eating habits are quite clearly atrocious! They say everyone has their addiction… well I guess McDonald’s is mine!

A massive plus side to this WOL that I just didn’t factor in is the reduction of waste (food packaging going in landfill for example – given I am a reforming??? take-away addict) and the saving of money! So you lose weight, gain massive health benefits, save money, time and the environment. Oh! And I might be able to fit into my old clothes again, meaning I don’t have to keep buying sizes up hehe

I love reading everyone’s posts but don’t often reply the individuals – sorry about that, but I lose track :/ I’ve gained A LOT from advice exchanged and empathise with those struggling or who have little oopsy moments like I just have 🙂 Practice makes perfect, eh? 😀 I notice a few other West Aussies here – stay dry in our “mini-winter” – who knows, maybe it’ll be 40 degrees in July????

Day 11 – Switzerland – NFD

All day rehearsal with our choir so popped out early to do the supermarket shop and ensure the fridge is stocked for the rest of the family. Cold and grim here. All you Aussies, please post more about your glorious heatwave!!

Next week is our half term and we’re staying put while everyone else in the canton goes skiing. I’m planning to spend the week teaching our almost-teens the household skills they seem to have managed to miss out on, but in a fun way (!). I’d like to imagine that they will come out of the week knowing how to plan for a week’s food, know how to chop and onion, cook basic meals like scrambled egg, omelette, bolognaise sauce, bake a cake from scratch. Any ideas / inspiration ??

Foodwise, I’m in stasis. Still not getting enough of a grip on NFDs, then making up for it on FDs. Hmm. Need to have a word with myself, otherwise I can see this lasting a long time.

Strength and determination to anyone doing a weekend fast!

Day 11 Tasmania Aus NFD 64.1kgs

No heat wave in Tassie, though that wouldn’t suprise any other Australians.

Day 11 UK NFD

We have snow! Only a pathetic little bit but as much as we have had for a few years. More wet than anything so I’ll leave the heavy outside work for tomorrow as it looks the better day and catch up on the grooming today. I saw a bluetit collecting a tuft of fluff yesterday so the results will be appreciated and recycled. I also have a new resident arriving and so possibly an introduction to do. So lots going on to keep my mind from food. I just want to resist the remains of the curry until noon at least to keep the fast going until then. This way a fast day gives me two long stretches without any food. If I make it until 2pm again that would be 20 hours. And yesterday when I ate it had been roughly 20 too. So 40 hours with just the 500 calories. If I do this every other day it has to work! And food tastes better when I do eat. And my purple trousers are now baggy but I am not going to weigh until Weds.

Day 11, London, UK, FD

Haven’t caught up with posts for a couple of days, hopefully this evening. Aiming for a liquid fast today after a slightly excessive day out yesterday!!! Mmmmmmhhhh bread!!!

Good Luck All!!!

DAY 11 – Cardiff UK – NFD

Starting weight : 173.3lb

Today’s weight : 166.7lb (6.6lb)

Good FD yesterday, despite nicking a few of my husband’s chips(fries)last night. Actually it was quite positive as I had a few ‘spares’ and managed to leave it at that and went back to just my liquids.

I do think I tend to be an all or nothing person, which is why liquid fasts suit me and why I’m finding Sugar Free February quite easy. The down side of this is once a tub of B&J is opened it doesn’t return to the freezer!

I calorie counted last year and in 6 months lost about 10lb. I started FD less than a month ago and have already lost 13lb, though an adjustment in thyroid meds may also have helped.

For me it’s not just the weight loss, though that is a huge motivator, it’s the feeling of control. Previously I felt like food controlled me and I used it to celebrate, to commiserate, if I was happy, sad, lonely, stressed, tired…basically it accompanied every emotion and activity. Now I feel more in control of my food, far more than when I just calorie counted. I’ve come to understand that sometimes feeling hungry really means I’m just thirsty, and if I am hungry I don’t have to eat immediately, it’s not hurting me.

I also find that when I feel like I may slip coming on here and ready some posts help to distract me, or steel my resolve, so thank you everyone.

Good luck to all fasters today, and those like me on a NFD I hope you manage to stick to your plan, whatever that is.

Day 11 Melbourne NFD
@reid and @debster251 hang in there! Sticking mostly with the plan over the long term will get you where you want to be, despite some road humps. [That’s my mantra to keep on keeping on when I’m hanging by a thread] ((hugs across the globe)).

@pashaw well done you !

@happymargo, great to hear that your health issues are behind you and you can get back to work that you enjoy.

Xx nighty night, All

Morning all. Day 11, NFD, UK.

Found yesterday’s first FD of the new week a challenge at about 9pm and thought, I’ll be going to bed soon and then when I wake I can eat so that helped me not give in to temptation.

It’s just before noon here and I’ve not yet eaten but I’m going for a pub tea and drinks tonight so may not eat until then as I’ve no idea how to count the pub meal but will put whatever I can in from MFP and count drinks.

@songbirdme – yes! I often think that when I’m reading the posts re: ‘like’ button.

@lindamaria –

I like to cook a small amount of chicken is some olive or coconut oil until it’s essentially cooked through. I added 2-3 TBLS of veggie broth up to a quarter cup (depends on how much veggies I’ve thrown in) and whatever veggies sound good such as shredded cabbage, zuccini, etc. Once the liquid has cooked down I add some Braggs Aminos (substituting for soy sauce). The Braggs is full of salt (which with this WOL is okay) and I may add red pepper flakes if I am in the mood. I really like my stir fry over done so I will continue to cook until it starts sticking to the pan. The cabbage almost takes the place of rice and this meal is so filling. Fill the pan up with the veggies because the will cook way down. Little to no carbs with this so I consider this a ketogenic meal as well so an added plus.

Enjoy 😉

Day 11 USA FD

All liquids yesterday, currently at the 36-hour mark now. I feel good this morning so considering going until dinner which would be 48 hours and then break my fast with an omelet filled with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheese.

Have a great weekend everyone and Stay Strong.

Good morning! Day 11

NFD

Making lemonade out of lemons
Taking hardships, failures, mistakes into lessons learned, more knowledge to help me be better to myself, and others
Taking a wrong turn into a U turn

I want to share little victory from yesterday. I have been fasting doing more 23/1 and some water fasting here and there. I had some events happen at work that caused me to behave in a way that I would rather found better way to handle. I found myself ranting and venting over some challenging issue at work yesterday. This in itself is not so bad but nevertheless, I was starting to reprimand myself for venting in the manner I did. I did a lot of swearing and dropping a lot of F bombs to a trusted coworker over the phone while I was driving home and she was still at the office. I was so loud and got carried away that people on the office could hear my voice through the headphones. (LOL… ) Well anyway, i felt bad afterwards and started having internal conversation about how I disapproved my behavior. So I was highly charged and then flogging myself for my reaction of ranting and venting the way I did. I was mortified about finding out others in the office hearing my due to how loud I was even over the phone. I would like to practice high stress and being angered by challenging situations in more calm manner (I usually do better but should find a pillow to rant and vent and swear into 🙂 )

Anyways, I had situations like that where work stress would send me into straight arms of comfort found in the junk foods, sugar, carbs and anything else i could find to numb my feelings. BUT BUT BUT this time, this time I did not run to food. I DIDN”T BINGE!!! I came home and just tried to relax and called my friends. I also didn’t have the cravings physically!!! how sweet was this victory!
what I noticed and noted was that pieces of this success was:
1. I had experience this before and knew the urge to use food as copying mechanism is high risk
2. I had eaten a very good solid lunch with lots of fiber, fats and veggies and protein
3. I was able to take a pause and be aware of my emotional state and was able to shut down the negative talk in my head sooner
4. Diverted my attention and focus to something positive as reaching out to a friend
5. Remember to tell myself – it is not necessary to berate myself
6. Try to start a more kinder and gentler voice message in my head

I did not eat at all. I am able to say I did my normal one meal yeterday!!! yay for me

I am proud of myself and take great joy with this ‘victory’ and I plan on building and focusing on these types of momentum more and more.

I hope this was helpful to someone out there.

Day 11: Gloucestershire, UK: Fast-day…..yes, really! My second of the month, my 5th of the year!!

AT: Holding your hand, hopefully with a firm grip and a stiff upper lip!
@jojo58: It goes without saying, I admire your determination and your staying power. Great plan and it works for you.

Oops! just realised I missed a whole pageful of more up-to-date entries, I was on page 21, I think…oh well..
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AT: I see you ARE right there…thanks xx
Bert: You tooo xx

Day 11 Maine NFD

Good morning All! Down .4 lbs – so total of 7 lbs since 1/30/17! So happy – tho’ I did have a moment when I stepped on the scale pretending that I was seeing a weight of 143 & it was all over! The realization then hit that it’ll never be over – it’s a WOL & definitely WOE for the rest of my life. Sure wish I had come to this realization 30 yrs ago!! It’s such a gift – being able to restart every few days. Would probably have been life changing if I had learned this early on. Oh well.

Hubby down .4 also. He’s taking it in stride – doing really well on his FD’s. We have dieted in the past together. He doesn’t have a lot to lose – his body holds on to the weight & then out of the blue, he’ll drop 5 lbs. in all my years of different diet plans, I never have run into that. But, that’s how he rolls!

I cannot tell you how inspiring & motivating I find all of your posts! So many I can relate to & so many I want to sit down & share an afternoon with. So many lessons, trials & tribulations.

Strawberries& cream – isn’t it great not to wake up on a sat w/a hangover?? Hate hangover headaches!

ADF12kgf – wow! Great insight into behavior – I applaud your self-reflection.

PashaW – you are so right – it is the feeling of control! So empowering!

Jojo58 – you’re amazing – like the Everready Bunny – go, go, go & an inspiration to all of us!

I so appreciate all of you & feel so optimistic after a “reading” session. We’re from different parts of the world united to control a basic human trait. Control what we can.

Lastly, Fatrabbit – if you want snow, I’d gladly send you some. Snowing today, blizzard w/around 2 ft slated for tomorrow & Mon. No beach walk for me – looking forward to joining bert1802 in sunny Fl for the month of March (no annoying co-worker, tho – that will start in April for me). And yes, wish I could give a big thumbs up like or heart after every comment!

Happy weekend all – may you find joy totally unrelated to food!

Day 11 Canada nfd

Day 11, UK, NFD

Wo Hoo! Food! It feels weird having done 5 FDs mid-week to suddenly be eating again. I ate until very full last night, probably more than I should have, but not really too worried about it.

Does anyone else get really cold on FDs? I’ve been frozen a couple of times last week. I believe it’s due to not eating/digesting. I ended up wearing 2 hats and a hot water bottle, just to survive and work. I always thought the fat was insulation, and I know I’ve lost a bit, but I had to get up and do some HIT exercise just to get some body heat going.

Also, who does HIT? I’m just starting it as I’m struggling for time as work is very busy for the next couple of weeks, so I end up doing early starts and late nights and exercise goes out the window, but HIT I can fit in as active breaks. Any advice appreciated.

Finally. I made myself laugh yesterday. I was reading posts and realised I’d been reading @happymargo as HappyMango. My brain was clearly sub-conciously looking for food! Sorry Margo!

Greetings all.

I’m not part of this challenge but I thought I’d drop in to cheer on the February-ites and to give an update. Warning: if you get queasy reading about injuries, etc stop now.

I broke an arm five weeks ago. I’m typing this with my non-dominant hand.

Prior to my break, I had reached target weight and was working on maintenance, which seasoned weight watchers know can be as, if not more, challenging than weight loss.

To my surprise after my break, I started to lose further weight quite rapidly even though I have been much less active physically. To the extent that a single anecdote is meaningful, my experience suggests that general body maintenance has a big impact on calorie consumption. Cleaning out dead tissue and rebuilding bone, blood vessels and muscle fibres (you don’t just damage the bone but everything in the immediate vicinity as well) clearly consumes a lot of calories. Nonetheless I do not recommend busting a bone as a weight loss strategy 😉

Anyway I upped my calorie intake, but tried to do so ‘sensibly.’ I’ve been having extra snacks of almonds (calcium) and pumpkin seeds (other minerals) and higher fat yogurt. I’ve allowed myself to temporarily eat more bagels and even muffins, especially as I’ve been buying more prepared lunches. Typing with one hand is one thing but slicing bread with one hand is an art I haven’t yet mastered.

Some temptations like candy I should have avoided since those calories are truly counterproductive, but I didn’t. So now that the worst of the pain is over I must say goodbye to that stuff again, especially as I’m back up to target weight.

I know many people here have found weight loss particularly frustrating, and likely wonder why some of us had a comparatively easier time of it, even though we all follow the same or similar 5:2 strategy. But as my experience shows, ones’s body often does things one doesn’t expect when it comes to metabolism. The point is, keep aiming for health, and if the weight loss follows, think of it as a bonus. Try to enjoy the journey and be nice to the ‘driver’ (you.)

Best of luck all.

Day 11 / Oman / NFD
Doing 16:8

Australia Day 11 NFD – why did I think I could control my eating on the weekend? It is hopeless.

Day 11, NFD USA; scale down 4 pounds since Feb 1st.

Had a great FD day yesterday 500 calories (salmon and a ton of spinach underneath). felt full, but the impending insomnia to follow. Seems to be an unpleasant side-effect of fasting for me. It’s like I’m restless; tried chamomile, Magnesium, (calm), Sleep MD, even Ambien. So, I gave in and had a half banana about midnight, after not sleeping, which calmed me down a bit for some sleep. At least I know I have two days sleep this weekend with NFD. Have managed to stay in control so far today. have zero cravings. What’s helped me is cocoa made with coconut milk/unsweetened high quality cocoa and a bit of stevia blended with my frother. Delish and curbs all cravings.

Day 10 and 11 / U.K. / NFD

Day 11 – SW WA USA – NFD

Just caught up on posts. I feel like I’ve just caught up with friends.
Those who are fasting like AT, Ciren & Bert, may you stay strong. Those on NFDs, may we stay in control yet enjoy the day.

I’m looking forward to some humor with friends & Anita Renfroe this afternoon followed by taking in a Sandi Patty farwell tour concert. Yes, food is involved but I’ll work on making choices that will help me toward my goal.

Day 11,Gozo Malta, NFD

Have overeaten this passed week due to having snacks all day long. But I’m only 0.6 kilos over target as of this morning. Tomorrow we’re going out to a new restaurant to eat and so it will be a nfd too.

Have a great weekend everyone.