Day 17, Dunsborough, West Aust NFD

Thanks so much for the feedback about the height to waist ratio. These comments have opened up a whole new can of worms for me. I’ve been concentrating on the BMI, and this is probably a good place to start, but those other measurements on the Tracker are also very important. I’ve been trying to determine my goal measurements working back from BMI. I kinda knew the waist measurement goal (although I’ve revised that now after a bit of further reading), but had no idea what the proportion should be for the other measurements.

@laddie10 – I will look into what my ideal weight should be by using the Lean Body Mass. It looks a bit complicated but will worry through. Then I might need to re-jig the other goals as a result.

@debster251 – I think as the weight goes down, so should the waist measurement. About 10 years ago I got to the mid point range of the BMI index and ended up with no boobs or bum and a slim waist! Workimg now to get back to that happy state again.
As for doing everything in moderation… I’ve tried that without success. I’m draconian now about sugar and only eat starchy carbs if I’m at someone’s home and they serve as part of a meal. Then I try to leave some on my plate, but don’t always manage to do that. I miss things like bread in particular. And chips and crisps!! Really miss them, but as time goes I’m getting to miss them less and less. Well I think about them less and less I guess, and don’t even so much as glance at them in the supermarket because I’m afraid that will send messages to my brain.

@fatrabbit – I did a bit of reading on waist to height ratio and also looked for a healthy neck circumference. I had no idea what this should be. Have you considered this if your waist to hip body shape doesn’t give you a good indicator of a healthy weight goal. Particularly if you’re holding weight in the top half of your body. Best I could find is 13.5″ for women and 19.5″ for men.

Thank you all for your kind remarks about my dear friend losing her daughter. The whole family and her friends could not imagine how she was gone so young. My friend is a RN and her daughter was a radiology tech. So even being in the health care profession is not always enough.

Day 17 Norway NFD
Sorry I’ve missed a few days, but weighed myself today at the end of my first month on 5:2 (like Pasha I think) and am really pleased with 3.5 kg weight loss. I thank you all for helping me along with your posts.

Re-alcohol: I found when I stopped drinking that the roller-coaster ride of fluctuating blood sugar levels was greatly reduced, my moods improved, many things improved. And when it came to socializing, I found that it was fine leaving parties early because no one said anything worth remembering after midnight anyway.

Hello day 17 UK nfd

@dykask I think when @johnnyr was giving those tips about measuring to Debster it was tongue in cheek, at least I laughed at them. I am correct aren’t I Johnny? It was just humour? The other bits about measuring were however serious.

Yes @lou Belles sometimes you need to mix it up but always do what is right for you. While I found b2bs very empowering, I have gone back to basics with 2 fast days a week not pushing myself -slow and steady for the time being. Have a good day everyone.

Is DebbieQ still on board Lynz? She had volunteered to lead March. @at any more thoughts if you can lead April?

Day 17 – Switzerland – NFD

Off to stay in a yurt tomorrow to celebrate OH’s birthday. Hope the fine weather lasts – they’re at the top of a mountain and covered in snow. Have just given all of our sleeping bags a good airing!

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I found DebbieQ’s last post which was back in January so it may be the wagon got too far ahead – hopefully she will catch up with us again sometime. I can’t see if she said she was going away – anyone else know?

It looks like there maybe a vacant position to take over leadership next month. You can keep it as simple as you like – Fuvvie really set the bar high with lots of info but please don’t feel you have to do it that way if time concerns you. I started with a basic spread sheet so I could at least put names alphabetically. Printed it off and manually ticked people off with a simple tick or fd or nfd and noted things of interest, birthday or holidays etc. Yes it does take a little more time than simply reading posts but the accountability is what makes these challenges work. As I am sure Lynz will confirm the beginning is busier as a lot sign up but either never post again or disappear. That is why those that see a challenge to the end are winners no matter what, if you didn’t achieve all your fast days you still achieved more than some and to be celebrated – so don’t forget it!

Day 17 Belfast (Northamptonshire) NFD 16:8
Yesterday we had a lovely seafood pasta with a few glasses of wine. As far as alcohol is concerned, I can take it or leave it. However, when I take it, one glass is never enough – A bit like my sugar consumption, lol!
@johnnyr can I take the cling film off yet? Waist is now down to 20″ but my ankles are 45″ each. Haha!
@pashaw Wow, what progress you are achieving.
@monkeydo – thank you for the link and well done on your results!
@songbirdme so sorry to hear your sad news. We are so trusting that medication will make us better, when sometimes it’s doing us more harm than good.
@lou Belles thank you for your thoughts on non consecutive days fasting. I’ve reached an annoying plateau so I might try that next week.
@Mimiogirl – I have lost 3″‘from my waist from I started. Sadly, my boobs are disappearing quickly too! (TMI!) I think my measure of success now will really be my descending waist measurement.
Enjoying lovely family time here. It’s so important. Have a good day everyone!

Day 17 UK NFD

Yesterday’s fast day went well. They are becoming quite routine. I even resisted my sister putting a pile of fresh coconut under my nose and expressing surprise that fasting doesn’t end at tea time. I think she is trying to do IF just waiting until evening to eat and as usual hasn’t listened to a word I said about what I am doing. She also seems to be eating more sugary things as she is binging at the end of her fast because she gets so hungry because of the sugar… And no doubt she is going around telling everyone else how to fast and putting them off by banging on and on about it. Enough of her! Adults shouldn’t have to live with their siblings as it gets ugly! Even the powers that be can’t believe adult siblings could live in the same house. I lost my tax credits for a while last year because they decided we were in a relationship! Neither of us are gay and even if we were and weren’t sisters we would never choose each other! Ridiculous!

@Mimiogirl The waist to hip ratio for women ought to be below 0.8. Mine is 0.75 so I pass that health marker already despite the high BMI. I think these ratios are capturing the way it is possible to be larger and still at lower risk of the usual big health risks if you are carrying the weight in a less dangerous way as I am. I had been wondering about the neck measurement as I had no idea what to set the goal at. I am at 13.5 already for that one so it sounds as if I shouldn’t expect that to change much although it would be nice to lose the extra chin.

@bert1802 you can do it! Nearly finished my third day now, you can do it too! Thinking of you.

Day 17 Melbourne NFD
Happy and effective weekend All x

Day 17 Sunshine Coast Qld Australia NFD: Family over tonight. Did manage a quick dip in the surf this afternoon. Husband off again tomorrow night so an hour and a half drive at 8pm and then the return trip getting home about 11pm. Ugh. Haven’t read many posts today. Will catch up on Sunday. Sorry, but I do not feel I’m being much help this month. I guess you can’t be sparking on all cylinders all the time.

Day 17….Florida….FD

Today, should at the least be interesting. I’m going to attempt my third FD in a row. I’ve got Lou Belles tucked safely in my pocket….. hoping she’s comfy!

A lot has been going on this week and with the stress of it all, I did become slack on reading and keeping you all up to date, sorry about that. But the clothes have been washed and dried and almost all ironed out. So, I’m getting back to normal.

Things came to a head, Wed. at work and the bosses finally talked to her and she was so much better yesterday. I doubt that it will last but I’m hopeful!
My mom lives in NY, my sister in PA and me in Florida. We could not find my mom, we’d cal and call and nothing. Finally the decision to have a well ness check done on her and the police found her in the hospital. Still not sure what’s going on, so Illbe talking to the hospital today to get the real story.

Through it all, I still stayed true to my FDs, but so looking forward to a day off!

Some were talking about waist ratio. A friend who did a medical weight loss program with her doctor, told me her doctor told her in the case of women, they tend to lose inches faster then actual weight. Not sure how true it is but since doing this WOL, I’ve fit into clothes, that .i haven’t worn in years faster than any other diet I’ve tried.

Well, that’s my week in a nutshell. I hope you all are getting along well.

Cheerio!

Day 17 USA (Illinois) – NFD

Yeah! My 100 calorie FD of yesterday has done the trick to lose those couple pounds that had lingered for a while. I actually saw 158.3 this morning. I have bought enough new clothes that I sure don’t want to gain anything back.

Very interesting discussion of alcohol. Wine is a real weakness for me. http://winefolly.com/tutorial/calories-in-red-wine/ that link has some interesting and cute graphics about wine consumption, and why wine makes us hungrier

@bert1802 – that must have been quite a scare about where your mother is. I feel for you dealing with her in the hospital and you so far away. We had the opposite problem in 2009 with my folks in Pompano Beach and me in IL. I can’t tell you how many trips I took to Ft. Lauderdale airport that year as my dad died in March and mom in August.
@fatrabbit – wow, fresh coconut would be a huge temptation!

Onward and downward.

Day 17, USA, Missouri Ozarks, NFD

Things are going great, yesterday turned into a surprise Fast Day. Went out with a volunteer group, we decided to eat at Subway – I ordered a foot long veggie delite with only vinegar dressing (every veggie) and water. At half for lunch and had the rest for dinner. That was it.

Today I am going out with friends again (shopping and eating, our weekly jaunt). We will probably eat at Wendy’s and I think I will get the Taco Salad and eat half, bring the rest home – so today will be very low cal as well.

Feeling strong and healthy – hoping the same for each o you.

Today’s weight 147.2, Starting Weight 152, Goal Weight 145.

Day17 Maine NFD

Good morning all – weighed today & down another pound! Yay! Hubby actually lost 2! Needless to say, we’re happy campers. As I’ve said before, fast days are not a problem. We had a huge mug of bone broth as an appetizer & it was so delicious & filling, we almost skipped dinner. However, afraid we wouldn’t be able to sleep, I made a veggie omelette.

Thank you for the links – very interesting reading…very motivating. I read a study this morning about eating breakfast & losing weight. Turns out new theory is that it really doesn’t matter if eat or skip breakfast & people in study who skipped actually lost more weight. Figures… the more I read, the more I feel that IF is the way to go.

When my son was in HS, we had exchange students – mostly from Japan – live w/us through Rotary International. They spoke very little English. It took about 6 months before they got a command of the language & actually started thinking in English. So, I’m wondering if this 5/2 will eventually be like “thinking in English” – when does it really become a WOL? Or, is an effort always? Right now I’m hanging onto Oprah’s observation “Discipline comes from doing”. Working hard on staying mindful – especially since we’re now at another weekend. I’m not even working right now & still, fri/sat seems fraught with obstacles to success. But,with proper mindfulness, I can handle it!

Tomorrow we’re pulling out our warm weather clothes as part of our “trip foreplay”….that should help me stay mindful….sure hope that favorite skirt is close to fitting!

if anyone’s interested – birch trees are still laden w/snow & weeping. Hoping sun & some warmer temps will release their burden & they’ll straighten up.

Happy weekend, fasters! We got this!

@bert1802 – I, like Songbirdme, also had my mother in Fl ill, while I was up here in Maine. Same thing happened – couldn’t reach her & she was in the hospital. So scary & so stressful – my heart goes out to you…hope she’ll be ok.

Day 17, Oceanside CA, NFD

FD yesterday on target. Hungry going to bed good feeling. Ready for family visit for next week. Lots of fun with grandchildren. Will walk today before major storm coming. CA rain finally broke 5 year drought. Lots of green grass now here in SOCAL.

DH and I are on target. Great WOL.Will post weight at end of month.

@dykask My measuring ‘instructions’ were not all serious, especially the tape pulling and cling film! Sorry if anyone took them seriously. I fear a court case now!

The 1″ above the belly button thing was from a proper medical source tho’. But Dr M says around the belly button, which is equally valid. We’re all different shapes, so we know best what’s valid I think.

Day 17 – SW WA USA – NFD

Yay! had a great FD yesterday. The scale moved back down. 1 lb loss for February so far. Still working toward the 4 lb goal for the month.

Off travelling to Eastern WA to see family; especially touching base with my daughter who’s been through a lot recently. She needs some Mom time.

Will hopefully catch up on posts along the way.

Have a strong, enjoyable day!

Day 17 Ireland FD

Day 17, Gozo Malta, NFD

I haven’t posted this week as my iPad was being repaired. I’m 0.7 kilos above target weight but within a healthy BMI. It’s a NFD for me today as I try to fast on Mondays. It would be beneficial tohaveanother fast day though.

Today I didn’t have my grandkids with me so I baked buns and a savoury loaf with Parma ham, ricotta, gran padano cheese And melon.

Happy Friday. It’s the weekend again. Enjoy.

Day 17 NFD Oman
Did 16:8 again today but eating out at lunch and wine this evening probably put me over tdee.

2nd post

FD today, shot myself in the foot (as expected) by releasing the dragon far too early. I usually do 23:1 on Non-liquid FDs, but knowing I had 180cals to spare I grabbed a pack of crisps rather than the bone broth I had ready for emergency hunger, or the bottle of water I still haven’t managed to finish………so here I am, having scoffed a pack of crisps, 4 peanut M&Ms (those things are calorie BOMBs…..who invented Valentines day anyway!!!) and my planned chicken stir-fry.

I may only be 50cals over target, but the feeling of teetering on the edge of control is awful!!!

However, just reading posts and being able to vent here helps soooo much. Still teetering, but I’m able to say….. I’m not actually hungry, so I wont eat anything more today!!! Mindful NFD tomorrow.

Day 17- Montreal- NFD

I’ve just had breakfast after a successful 40hr fast (~500cals). Tonight is sushi and a glass of wine for a belated valentines dinner which I’m really looking forward to. I weighed myself when I woke to discover I’d put on 3 kilos! Moved the scales and lost 4 kilos, moved them again and put on another 2! All in the space of 2 minutes! Needless to say they are going back and I will be ordering new ones. I know I’m on the right track, my clothes are feeling looser but I need to see that number going down to keep me motivated.