Day 12, Germany, NFD

@mulville Prayers to everyone concerned.

@at and @okeydokey thank you for asking. Still no “s”, but I’m able to write again, so that’s getting better. For my hand/arm I had to start physiotherapy and I’m having speech-training, both I don’t like, but I have to do it. xxx to you both.

I really like this WOL, as long as I stay away from ice-cream and Lindt I think I can maintain my weight. I’m grateful for all the positive, funny and helpful posts I’m reading here, very uplifting!

Day 12 Chicago, Illinois USA – NFD

Day 12: Gloucestershire, UK: NFD

3rd post

@readrockgirl302 I will survive. When you go to Vienna (are you?) beware of the Sacher Torte, it’s delicious.

WTG RedRockGirl302!!!!!

Day 12, 3rd post,

How are the mega B2B2B(+)-ers doing???? I hope we’re all on track, managed today without any issues, I broke my fast with soup (as usual!!) and I’m completely satisfied. I’m coaching myself to be mindful over the Easter weekend – even with last Sundays FD and this current B2B2B!!!

@redrockgirl302, Congratulations (happy dance, happy dance!!!) .……and you’ve still got 2 FDs to complete your B2B2B2B2B!!! 5 days to your deadline AND……… a B2B2B to throw in there for good luck………Your FD bank balance is looking good!!!!!

@goldensun, glad to have you back…………….in any capacity!!!! And there was me thinking we had lost you to overindulgence in tapas and all things Espanol!!!! I hope your relationship woes are temporary, it’s difficult to live with that ‘fear’ hanging over your head, sending positive vibes your way!!!

B2B2B(+)-ers………… we’re on the home straight (well, some of us!!), keep the faith guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@lynzm – (b2b2b – Days 11- 13)
@flourbaby (b2b2b – Days 11 – 13)
@skinnylove (b2b2b2b – Days 10 – 13)
@bert1802 (B2B2B – Days 12 – 14)
@taraga (b4b or b2b2b2b – Days 10-13)
@okeydokey 3 of (b5b)
@redrockgirl302 3 of (b5b)
@strawberriesandcream (b2b2b2b – Days 10-13)

Can I still join?

Day 13 – SW WA USA – NFD

Making it a 16:8.

SCS – good to hear that Dr. Oz addressed the breakfast issue as well as intermittent fasting. This country needs to hear about it.

Coda – thank you for your encouraging post

Day 13 NZ NFD

Day 12 – Cumbria UK – NFD

“Some people believe good things come to those who wait – NOT ME – I believe good things come to those who go out and make it happen”

Had a brilliant Pilates workshop this morning – Getting Back to Basics – spent a wonderful 3hrs with a small group of like minded women under the guidance of our great teacher – then 4 of us had lunch together catching up – very relaxing.

Thank you to all my “cyber friends” on here for your support and kind words over the past couple of days, we are truly a global family always here for each other – @metatauta @scs @sirisan @coda @fayefaye @redrockgirl302 @maisie1 @onahealthyhigh @goldensun – Thank you for thinking of me and my friend – she was having biopsy today so will talk to her again tomorrow – All I can do is to be there for her and to keep her strong and positive, she is normally a strong woman and I am sure she will find the strength to fight. Thank you to those of you who linked me to some research on the affects of intermittent fasting on cancer (and also the restriction of refined sugars) – will definitely look into this

@scs – hope work went OK – must have seemed strange after a 3 month sabbatical – on the breakfast subject I no longer ever have breakfast as I never wake up hungry so I first eat when I feel hungry, usually late morning or lunchtime – do what feels good to you x
@ciren2 – small steps gets you there – you are moving in the right direction – stay strong “Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do”
@lindasue – you have this WOL sussed – I’m trying to follow in your footsteps……
@mulville – hugs during this difficult time for you and your friend – stay strong and positive
@anna6 – so glad to see that you have rejoined again – missed you on the March Challenge after the 17th – stay with us and you will find lots of support here
@chumi – a fresh layer of snow covering everything when you wake up looks so good…….
@tillysmum – try to stay with this WOL whilst away, even if only partially – it works because it can become part of our lives……I do 16:8 days and try to fast for 1 day a week when on holidays to ensure that I don’t regain any of the weight lost – if you can check on line to log in it will give you great support!
@notmyrealname – sounds like you need a great big hug –
@hannahwatto – stick to the basics – there is no need to push yourself too hard – “There is no elevator to success – You have to take the stairs”
@coda – no apologies required – Your post made me think of this – “I am currently under construction. Thank you for your patience” Hugs my cyber friend – you have definitely got this.
@bert1802 – what a lovely day spent with your bestie!
@hhq – just stick to the basics – IT WORKS! The time to experiment is when fasting for 2 days a week has become a do-able part of your life……
@redrockgirl302 – WOW – well deserved reward for your determination and strength 💃 5 days to go for your European holiday……….drop us a line when you can to tell us of your travels
@snowflake56 – You have great strength and such a positive attitude to life “”Remember we strive for progress not perfection”
@goldensun – Lovely to hear from you again – great job on maintaining whilst on holidays 👍. So sorry to hear about your relationship issues but no need to be embarrassed about your feelings and reactions……..so glad you remembered that we are your cyber family and that we are here for you “If you ever find yourself doubting that you can make it through a challenge. Simply think back to everything you have overcome in the past” HUGS.

Some great weight loss going and such positiveness glowing from the posts – well done you guys.
For those who are finding things a bit slow or are struggling – keep at it and things will change!
“Don’t start you day with the broken pieces of yesterday.
Every day is a fresh start.
Each day is a new beginning.
Every morning we wake up is the first day of our new life”

@at I will do my best to stay as close to the plan as I can by I have a very loving sister who worries if I don’t eat sufficient food. Bless her I always did call her my second mum (she is the oldest I am the youngest)
Unfortunately no wifi so won’t be able to keep in touch. May be major damage control when I get home.

Day 13 – Tokyo, Japan – NFD 80.7kg

I haven’t read any of this today … overwhelming work load …

@oakydokey. Hunger really does come in waves. Doesn’t it!?! I have to remind myself to “ride it out”. ha

Still day 12 –

GoldenSun – good for you with maintaining during your holidays. I’m glad you find this group a place to come and be yourself. I will pray for you with your OH.
I don’t remember if you two have tried counseling. Sometimes, a 3rd party can help people hear each other. I agree, as someone else mentioned, “No-one is perfect”.
It brings to mind something else I’ve heard – If two people agree 100% of the time; one is unnecessary. In any healthy relationship there are disagreements at times.
We’re here for you GoldenSun.

Day 13 – South Korea – FD
Its been a while since I last checked in but life was a little crazy.
Day 9, 10, 11 were NFD eventhough I planned to do a FD on monday, day 10 but I went far over the allowed 500 kcal dinner. I have a hard time to stop eating so I rather make the FD liquid fasts and just eat on the NFDs.
Day 12 was also a FD as is today.

I really enjoy reading all the posts, really motivating to not give in to cravings. Stay strong everyone!

Day 13 UK FD

Day 13 Oman NFD

Day 13 UK FD 🌈

Been really tired this week, don’t think it’s from my Fasts just stressful at work and I’m a comfort eater (crunchy things when stressed) therefore the FDs have stopped that, being in a pocket group made me make extra effort, so thanks guys. @okeydokey @flourbaby @skinnylove @bert1802 @taraga and anyone else who joined.

Last day today then I have a four day break from work hoping that I get some sleep and relax time, and catch up on posts, I like to read them all. 😊

@bert1802 thanks for pointing out about the vitamins, I take mine in bursts of when I remember and when I don’t, and I try to not always supplement with vitamins however this would have helped this week definitely, so obvious when someone else points it out, so thanks my fellow pocketeer, so have moved them by the kettle so will have with morning coffee.

So off for more dragon slaying 🐲X

Day 12- Montreal- FD
Day 13- Montreal- NFD

Day 13 UK FD

Day 13 / UK / FD

Yesterday was okay, better than Tuesday’s FD, but I still felt less energetic than on Monday (no surprise there, I don’t see Monday being topped anytime soon). Scales have been kind-ish (which is good before the weekend that I am planning to have): 0.1kg up from yesterday to 6(!)3.9.

Right then, if it wasn’t for the BxB pocketeers I don’t think I’d be bothered today, but I’ll try to fast through that doughnut break AND organising an Easter egg hunt. We’ll see how it goes. I won’t beat myself up if I cave once or twice, it’ll still be less than I normally snack between 10.30 and 12 on a Thursday.

@Strawberriesandcream, thank you for your kind words! It is actually a difficult time for me personally at the moment. The ex is moving away tomorrow and so far we haven’t managed to find post-move common ground–it’s high time to move on for both of us. I will get there, but my brain has been prescribing the heart non-contact medicine, as everything else has not been quite working over the past weeks. I do thank the scales for currently providing some positive distraction.

@flourbaby, yes indeed! I actually cheated a little yesterday: a colleague brought home-made chocolote crisps to a meeting and as the box made the round I just couldn’t pass it on. Again it felt like drawing an inappropriate amount of attention to my fasting (I am talking about it too much anyway in the office). So I had one, but didn’t go back to the box when it returned with her to our office after the meeting. Does that still count?

@dykask, quite right! It took me until checking in during my lunch break to realise why those numbers looked so strange…

@okeydokey, yes it is, still in the 60kgs, not aspiring to ever make it into the 30s 😉 Apologies for any confusion, and thank you so much for the continued encouragement!

Day 13 Newcastle UK NFD.
Fasting went well yesterday. My wife found a can of soup 60 calories lower than the one I was going to have so swapped and had a nice Apple as well, can’t believe how excited I got to have that Apple 🍎 😁.
Blue sky is back this morning but feels very cold today 6℃ ❄
Fasting finishing at 12 noon with some scotch broth and fruit, think I must of had every type of soup over the last few weeks lol.
Another fasting day tomorrow then weigh day Saturday.
Stay focused and have a great day whatever your doing.