Day 1 UK NFD

my goal for feb is to stick with ADF and to finally get properly below 100kg which has been my lowest weight for the last quarter century.

weight this mornıng 222lbs but I have little confidence in the accuracy of my scales as they read 198lbs on a different part of the bathroom floor which I know is wrong. It is possibly low this morning as I ate nothing yesterday after spending the previous night being sick. I’m not sure if that was from a tummy bug or because I ate three full meals and half a bag of nuts on a nfd and completely mucked myself up as I hadn’t had that much food for months. Food is completely unappealing at the moment. This is a nfd but I hardly dare eat in case I feel rotten again.

That should have been 176lbs = 12st 8lbs…. wishful thinking!

Day 1 NFD UK
I started in January 2015 and managed to lose 24 kegs from a start point of 109 kg but found my fasting resolve faded around September and whilst I continued to eat mindfully I didn’t fast again until Jan 2016 and this pattern continued and I started again on 4 January 2017 weighing 95 kg. So another year, another promise to myself and one that I will try to keep until I get to my goal of 75 kg.

@mimigogirl – hiya! MFP is a bit frustrating. I just ignore the ‘remaining’ calorie figure, and keep an eye on the total calories vs goal calories as they mount up. I do use MFP to log exercise, including kcals from ‘steps’, but don’t consider them as part of my calorie allowance, as that doesn’t work for me.

All in all, MFP is not a fantastic tool for this way of eating, but it’s the best I’ve found so far. I would love to be able to press ‘complete diary’ at the end of each day, and use all of the different motivational tools (‘In three weeks you will weigh…’ etc) but I really just use it as a handy electronic notepad with a great food database.

For FDs, at the moment I’m eating to 500kcals because eating to 1/4 of my goal TDEE, ie losing 50kcals, just proved too much for me. My ‘real’ TDEE is 1,970, so 500kcals is about right for 1/4. That said, I’m not obsessed with 500kcals and if I’m a bit under, but feeling satisfied, I’ll call it a day. I’ve recently allowed myself a coffee with skimmed milk to get myself going in the mornings on FDs and this can be around 20-30 kcals, which is as much as my miso soup at lunch…

Can anyone recommend an online/iPhone-friendly food diary/calorie counter that works a bit better for 5:2 ??

Day 1 NFD England

Goals for Feb – 8FD
– walk 30 mins x 3 weekly
– lose 6lb

Hi everyone, feeling very positive about this, especially after reading @flourbaby your success is impressive! Think it’s because my weight is 194 pounds – same as your start weight – and you have lost so much with your steely determination.

I have been fighting a losing battle since an accident last year left me with reduced mobility for a while and I ate chocolate to cheer myself up…..definitely a recipe for weight gain 😒

But that was then and now is when it really counts, enjoyed all the positive posts it’s really encouraging….let’s go for it!

Day 1– Colorado, USA– NFD

Good morning, Friends! So awesome seeing some regular faces & all the new names too! So motivating reading everyone’s goals for the month. I’ll toss mine in too.

February is a short month. Plus, I’ll be traveling/ on vacation for a week to Florida visiting my in-laws & Universal Studios Orlando. Whee!! Plus, I finish my Medical Leave & return to work on Feb. 14th. Boo.
So I want to set reasonable goals. Motivating yet achievable.

1– Complete 6 true, strict FD. Liquids all day, 500 or less calories for dinner.
2– No alcohol at home. Dry red wine when out to dinner with DH on Date Night (limit 2.)
3– Track calories in “Lose it” app for entire month.
4–Keep up consistent exercise routine: Weight lifting x3, Cardio x3 & walk doggy daily.

Let’s make February “Fast & fabulous”!!!

Day 1 — Colorado, USA– NFD

Several posters have asked about Bone Broth
— Here’s a link outlining all the amazing benefits … keep reading/ scrolling, at the very bottom of the article is a recipe to try out.
https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/bone-broth-broth-can-cure-cold-idm-6-2/

There are many different methods of making broth (mine never gets as thick as the picture in this article, I prefer it thin & runny, so I can drink or spoon it like a bouillon in a big mug.) I toss the bones, onion, carrots, celery, herbs, spices etc into a crock pot. Let it boil for 24 hours to really extract all the goodness from the bone marrow.

My doggy loves the meat & carrots that are left once I strain my broth off. I make huge batches so there’s always mason jars of this healthy stuff in my freezer ready for a FD pick-me-up!
Enjoy!!

Day 1 Belfast FD
Starting weight 11 st 5.5 or 159.5 lbs
BMI 25.7
WOW, I can’t believe that we’re already 4 pages into this thread. Welcome to all friends and especially the newcomers.
Goals for the month:
8 FDs
8 + 16:8s
Use MFP (HappyMargo I’m going to look at the ‘Lose it’ app)
3 swim classes per week
2 other sessions of exercise per week
Try and leave the sugar alone!
Thank you @ HappyMargo and Mimiogirl for the links
Jojo58 while I now live in Belfast, I grew up on the coast of Kent; many happy memories playing on th beach at Cliftonville.
Have a great day everyone

Day 1, NFD, New Zealand. Starting weight for this month is 65.5kg and I’d like to finish the month under 63kg. Today I ate about TDEE.

Hi Debster251,
Cliftonville is 10 mins drive away, I play indoor bowls there several times per week. Great beach.

I have never been to Belfast but I love Dublin. My Grandmother came from Tipperary which is probably what I love the Irish. They are just so welcoming and friendly.

Are you swim classes lessons or aquafit? I swim lengths for 30 mins ( heated outdoor pool) 5 x per week. Just started an aqua class too.

I am also 5ft 5 ins but weight considerably more, used to be addicted to toast and pastry. Never really liked sweet stuff though. Now live on fish and veg. Feel much better for it.

Day 1 Tas Australia NFD

Weighed in at 65.3kgs this morning after yesterday’s fd. So I’m starting there. Am thinking for the month I might weigh in everyday and attach it to my post. Feeling like I have been way too free and easy on nfd’s so maybe this will make me think about it a bit more. Am worried what the scales will say tomorrow so I think this will be good for me.

So goals for February:
-at least 8 fd’s
-weigh in daily and report to stay accountable for the whole month
-try to get back to pre holiday weight of below 63kgs or at least heading in that direction
-continue my exercise program

@flourbaby, I stalked the challenges for a while before joining too. Didn’t realise I could join late, just missed a 45 day challenges start. It is good to get something from it just reading too, but I have found it had made a huge difference being a part of it. Sadly there are often a lot of people who drop off quite quickly,but if you keep going despite setbacks or anything else you will make progress so please ask of u s keep it up!
Also @flourbaby awesome job with the 8lbs in 3 weeks in January.

Good luck everyone and thanks @lynzm so much for getting this running, I’m looking forward to your motivational leadership!

Cheerio 😉☺

2nd post.
Missed a few posts while I was writing. @lew you and I are almost twins this month. We are starting at almost the exact same weight and have the same goal for the month! We can smash this!!

Day 1 UK NFD
Yesterday was FD and this morning I weighed less than in living memory. 3kg to go for target weight, so might even get there this month if I keep up the 5:2, avoid silly temptations and stick to my exercise intentions.
I won a “surprise” on Monday at IKEA; it turned out to be a glazed doughnut which I rejected. Now a real doughnut soaked in rum is almost as tempting as a Rum Baba, but even the thought of those sugar-coated horrors revolts me.

Reminder….. if you want the post to come into your email, so you can read them on the run…check the box “Notify me of follow up replies via email”

Cherrio!

Edit — 152.6 down to 142.2 equals 10.4 loss in January.

Folks I seriously cannot add this morning and am a bit dyslexic! Ugh.

Jan 1 – 152.6 down to 144.2 equals 8.4 loss
Feb goal 139 lose 5.2 additional lbs

HI LynzM – I’m in. Day 1 Australia NFD. Feeling bummed I put some weight back on after nearly 3 FDs last week (my first week on the program. joining because I need the motivation and cameraderie of doing it together. thanks for starting it.

Second post
Forgot to post my goal. Would be happy with 4lbs off but would like 6!
Jojo58 Your progress to date is impressive. Small world. Did you grow up in the area? I went to school in Ramsgate and left when I was 18 and eventually married a Belfast man. On a Monday I swim in a training class with drills etc (about 60 lengths) and on Wed and Friday, I just swim on my own,(about 70-80 lengths) but repeat the drills. I have hip problems so I do kick sets, do sprints for my hiit and practise my butterfly. It is a Victorian baths, so the pool is indoor and actually only 25 yards. I need to cut down my walking, hence I got my bike serviced but the weather isn’t great at the moment, so I’ll try spin I think next week.
I was in Australia and NZ. We were due to go to Kaikoura when the earthquake struck there. We weren’t actually in it. I think it must be scary and I really admire those who live with the threat.
Anyway, onwards and downwards. Cheerio

Day 1 – Surrey, UK – NFD

Hello again everyone. Isn’t it exciting to be starting a new challenge? A bit like how nice it was to get new exercise books at the start of a new year at school (or was that just me????).

Starting weight this month is 13st 2lbs and my goals for Feb:
lose another 7lbs AND
go sugar free

I successfully went sugar free a year or so ago when I was struggling with hot flushes and it really worked. I felt fab. But of course old habits crept back in. So I’m giving it another go. I hope that by announcing this to the world I may feel obliged to see it through 🙂

Have a great day.

Day 1 – London Uk- NFD

Hi all, just checking in for the first day! Weight this morning was 9st 6lbs. Pretty pleased with that as I started January at 10st so a loss of 8lbs, not too shoddy!

Goals for feb are…
Continue doing my two fast days a week (normally mon and thurs) as I’ve been doing in Jan. I keep them very simple, carrot for lunch and a piece of fish with veg in the eve, not very exciting but find it easier to not have to think about food on a fast day.
Lose 4lbs. I am away for a week in the middle of Feb with my husband and just know we will be hitting the wine and yummy food! If i was based at home I think it could be more but want to be realistic.
Try to cut down my coffee intake. This doesn’t really effect the 5:2 but I find myself quite reliant on it. I have two young children so sometimes essential!

So good luck everyone, we can do this!
Jo

Day 1– Colorado, USA — NFD

Juleswa–
Welcome aboard! This is a fast moving thread loaded with very useful information, tips & best of all, support.

Relating to your feeling light-headed + nasty headache on FD, this is a very common issue, especially when new to Intermittent Fasting. Many people find relief by enjoying a sachet/ packet of Miso Soup, bone broth with a pinch of salt or boullion cube. The electrolytes (sodium, potassium) and extra fluids are the magic that help!

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Here’s some helpful info from Dr. Jason Fung:

“I GET DIZZY/ LIGHT-HEADED WHEN I FAST. WHAT CAN I DO?

Most likely, you’re becoming dehydrated. Preventing this requires both salt and water. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids. However, the low-salt intake on fasting days may cause some dizziness. Extra sea salt in broth or mineral water often helps alleviate the dizziness.

Another possibility is that your blood pressure is too low—particularly if you’re taking medications for hypertension. Speak to your physician about adjusting your medications.

I GET HEADACHES WHEN I FAST. WHAT CAN I DO?

As above, try increasing your salt intake. Headaches are quite common the first few times you try a fast. It is believed that they’re caused by the transition from a relatively high-salt diet to very low salt intake on fasting days. Headaches are usually temporary, and as you become accustomed to fasting, this problem often resolves itself. In the meantime, take some extra salt in the form of broth or mineral water.”

The entire article has excellent Fasting Tips re: feeling tired, headachy, constipated, etc.
Check it out here! 😀

https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/more-practical-fasting-tips-part-13/

Day 1, NYC, NFD….

Starting out this month at 122.5. My goal is 119-120. I am on a rigorous medically imposed diet for esophageal erosion. No coffee – not even decaf, no caffeine, no SELTZER ( GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!), no chocolate, no alcohol and above all NO ADVIL, which was probably the cause of the problem. This is not permanent, but until I heal up….feeling very sorry for myself. I think the coffee is the worst.

Will I lose weight without even trying? Or will I resort to bagels and pasta for consolation?

Hi all,
Day 1 of the February Challenge in the Rocky Mountains, US.
Start weight 137.3 pounds, goal weight for the end of February 129 pounds. Ultimate goal 119 pounds.
I am trying 4:3, today is a fast day.
I will try 18:6, 18 hours fasting with a 6 hour food window.
This is my first time doing intermittent fasting. Also the first time being part of a group
Thanks for organizing this new challenge for all of us, LynzM

Day 1: FD AZ USA.

Starting weight: 149lbs
Lost 10 lbs in jan doing 4:3
Kicking up my workouts in feb hoping to drop another 10 pounds. Ultimate goal is 130.
Hubs did 4:3 and dropped 30lbs in jan!!! We are both still super motivated to continue.

Good morning or evening (depending on where you are) 🙂

Feb 1st here in good ol Texas

Weight in: 60.50kg (133.4 lbs)
BMI: 26.1
BMR: 1100 kcal
TDEE: 1500 kcal

Over all Goal: 48.kg (106 lbs) Not trying to make this by Feb
February Goal: To stick to my fasting schedule for the whole month!

Schedule:
NFD – Mon,Tue,Thur,Fri,Sat – 23/1 (Eating window 11-3)
FD – Wed,Sun

Exercise:
M or W – Strength training with weights
Daily – 10 Before 10 (10 min exercise before 10 am)
M,W,Sun – HITT (1 min sprint, 1 min of active recovery for 30 min)

Wellme – Thanks for the tip! I am going to give HITT on my fasting day a go.

Would anyone be interested in using an app called CoachMe? It is FREE
You put in your goals and set up friends so you can monitor how you are doing. For instance: I have set up a goal to exercise for 10 min everyday before 10am) and when I have completed my exercise, I check it off for the day and others can see that I have done it.

If anyone is interested, you can download the app, and find me under YS K. It would be really awesome to have some friends there!

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW SLOWLY YOU GO AS LONG AS YOU DO NOT STOP!
~CONFUCIUS