Day 13 UK FD

Had a big oops yesterday. I shouldn’t have bought any Easter treats as I still can’t be trusted with them:( Not chocolate but sesame snaps and peanut bars:(( Note to self buy things you don’t like for other people at these times. I was already wavering before the shopping arrived anyway annd had had an early lunch. I think it may be time to swap back to ADF. The BSD is possibly a bit much.
I don’t deserve it but I still lost weight overnight. Down to 89kg. I did deserve the headache last night and the bad night however.

Day 13, Newcastle UK, FD

Yippeeeee – another fast day under my belt and a sneaky weigh in this morning shows my lowest weight to date 135.8lbs. Four hours of non-stop Ceroc last night was not just a great distraction for the evening but obviously burned some extra energy. We have a 3 day Ceroc weekend starting tomorrow with dances each evening. OH and I will attend 3 classes on Saturday and at least the Saturday night dance if not more.

@coda – good to hear from you and thanks for the much needed injection of realism. I promise not to whinge again when I have a blip.
@debster – you’re welcome:-) – enjoy your Easter trip – sounds like you are in control.
@scs – you’re job sounds exciting – never a dull moment no doubt. Bet you could give us some funny stories as you’ll get to meet all sorts of folks.
Thanks @umka6 and @bert1802 for your recipes – as I like experimenting I think they’re both on the cards…
@lindasue and @redrockgirl302 – congratulations on maintaining and reaching goal – have a super holiday @RRG.
@mulville – Go for it!!
@skinnylove and @goldensun – having gone through a very traumatic break-up not so long ago I feel for you both. All I can say again is time heals. I hope your situation resolves itself @goldensun. I too am an advocate of counselling. Anything that might help is worth trying.
@happyslim & @lilymartin – you both sound like you’ve got things under control.
@bluenijamum – that sounds like a sensible plan to stay on track whilst taking care of yourself. All the best.
@luna09 – forgot to say – a low fat cottage is very low in calories, filling and provides protein. Can be blended to provide another tasty dip.
@okeydokey – Thanks for your words of support – it’s been a good week. And yes, I have indeed thought about offering to lead one of our month’s challenges. Being realistic I am thinking about the back end of the year when my gardening work has finished and I have my Dad settled into his new bungalow – having overseen an awful lot of refurb work – not to mention the jungle garden! OH is having a knee replacement in August and will not be in any position to do the housework whilst I am out at work! How dare he?! 🙂 Being a regular insomniac, currently on happy pills, I am being sensible and curbing my lifelong habit of impetuosity, as the last thing I want to do is let anybody down. However, I commit to leading a month and will be better able to say which one after OH’s operation. I have had so much support from this forum that I definitely want to repay the kindness.

All the best to my fellow B2Bers and everyone else, where ever your journey takes you today. Now I’d better get dressed and off to my Dad’s – got to keep his garden tidy for the new owners.

Day 12 – London, UK – NFD
Day 13 – London, UK – FD

Well the good news is that my mum has lost weight!

She was weighed on the doctor’s scales and our ones might be different, but from the doctor’s result she’s lost about 3kg. Either way, she’s doing really well not snacking and stuff, so hopefully her weight will go down and her blood results will be better.

I was feeling just about well enough to go to boxing yesterday and that was ok. Hoping I’ll be able to run over the weekend and maybe go to a couple of classes at the gym, I just wish this cough/cold would go away!

I’m hoping I can focus more this FD and get plenty of work done so I can enjoy the long weekend.

Day 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 NFDs but hope fully CDs
Weight 155lb Only down one pound, but at least it’s down!
Will follow a 16:8 routine and hopefully and come back with a vengeance.
@snowflake your story is inspiring!
Welcome back @goldensun. We are your parachute to catch you when you fall. Take care. Xo
@minnygirl your elephant post made me laugh!
@okeydokey you’re doing an amazing job!
Will be out of Wifi for the next few days, so my Fasting Friends, Easter blessings to you all.

Hey @debster. 12th April edition out yesterday.

Are you going somewhere nice ?

Day 13……Florida….. FD

One more day, one more day……. I only have to make it through today then I’m off of work for three whole days. I feel like I haven’t stopped in weeks! Looking forward to sleeping in, relaxing and not doing anything.
LynZ…… I’m right there with you……

GoldenSun…… Welcome home…….. sending positive vibes and hugs your way. When my OH, first got married, I felt as if every little disagreement, fight etc., would send us spiraling out of control. I would think the worst and believe the divorce court was our next stop. But good news, 20 years in we are still here, still going strong and still as much in love as the day we said I do. Why, because we finally learned to be together, learned to live together and finally know each other. In all honesty, you never really know anyone until you live with someone. 20 years later, we just communicate really loud sometimes, but kiss and say I love you as we tuck into bed and move forward with our lives. Time will heal a majority of your fears and doubts, my friend.
My husband always says…… A perfect relationship is two imperfect people refusing to give up on each other.
Also, both my OH and I are Type A personalities, strong willed and bull headed. When one of us thinks we are right, we stay strong in our beliefs! In the beginning of our relationship, I did read and research a lot on personality types. It’s not a perfect science but it may help to read it up on it a bit. I learned a lot about myself reading them.

Well, I must be off. I woke up 15 min later then usual, so time and I are on opposite lines today!

Be classy, sassy and a bit bad assy as your travel through your day!

Day 13 Maine FD

Good morning all! I survived my first day! Hoping to be back in reservations for a little computer renewal, I wore “sit down” shoes. Should have known better – right out to front desk! And, it was crazy busy – kept thinking I had confused April with August – prime season. Can see why they begged me to come back early! So, other than my feet killing me, I was not totally wiped out!! I really think the 5/2 has helped my energy level! Wearing my sneakers today!

I have a bad habit of needing something crunchy to eat as soon as I walk in the door from work. Thought I’d be better than that, but grabbed a bag of wheat pretzels & devoured 1/3 of the bag. Not accompanied by alcohol, so that’s an improvement. Any suggestions for crunchy, satisfying food w/o a lot of calories! We’re doing our big Easter shopping tonight – family coming for brunch – maybe I can find some individual portion size snacks – that might help. I really tried to ignore craving – but, gave in. Airpopped popcorn would have worked, but saw the pretzels first. Today is a fast day, so “kitchen is closed” today. We’re going out for a big salad before shopping.

@strawberriesandcream – yes, I have great stories. I left for 6 years to work in an insurance agency – hated it – too boring & my brother begged me to go back to the resort – he missed the “hotel stories”! It is never boring & time goes by in a blink.

Safe travels everyone – have a fabulous weekend!

Make it a great day!

@obesa thanks. Will look out for it.
We are going to Kilkenny, south of the border and a beautiful medieval city.

@couscous I totally agree. Northumbria is a stunning place of the world. Dont forget Hadrian’s wall, Alnwick and Banburgh castle, Lindisfarne…. @and…Exhale have a wonderful time!

Day 13,USA,Missouri Ozarks, NFD

Hello all, off for a day with friends. Still on track with maintenance, seems to be staying in the low 140s, below my goal weight of 145.

Be good to yourself and remember an orange tastes better than a candy bar !

Day 13 Lancaster pa. FD.

Day 13 USA NFD

@and… exhale.
If you need an expensive taxi I’m your man but book quickly today I have my sex change opp so tomorrow I’ll be your woman 😜
Fabulous county Northumberland ! 68 miles of breathtakingly beautiful coastline. Least populated county in England more castles and fortifications than any other County. Great places to visit cragside home of Lord Armstrong first house to be lit by hydroelectricity Wallington Hall Gardens designed by capability Brown Belsay Hall the Roman wall Kielder Forest with the largest man-made lake in Europe 26 miles around if you fancy a short run lol. My favourite castles Bamburgh Castle Alnwick Castle Chillingham Castle. For me the finest County in the UK but I am a bit biased with it being on my doorstep have a wonderful time.
@couscous thanks for the book advice and recipes. I’m going to give it till the end of April see what I’ve lost and see if it’s the diet for me, so far really impressed with the fasting plan and this group. Keep up the good work people. And a little ps if your off to Northumberland you’ve got to go to Craster to the smokehouse and buy some kippers very very hard to beat🐟🐟🐟

HI all! I’m new to the 5:2 diet! It was recommended to me by my doctor this morning so I’m doing my research and deciding on fast days! A bit of a late start but I’d like to join the group. My fiancé is doing it with me for support and were starting on Monday as a NFD and fasting on Tuesday so I’ll update then 🙂

Happy fasting everyone!!!

Day 13, Rocky Mountains, US, FD, 4th of B5B

Hello all,

Thanks for your nice words @annemarilyn, @strawberriesandcream, @flourbaby!🌸🌻🌼
I’ll be thinking of you, @flourbaby, when you will butter up your hot cross buns. It was a little cruel describing it the way you did! Just kidding! 😅😁😄
Enjoy!!! 😊⚘😊⚘😊

Have a great day, be it a FD, NFD, CD or BSD!!! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Day 13 – Belfast – FD
It seems to be going ok…I haven’t taken a slim-a-soup thingy for lunch cos I REALLY want to eat veggie chilli and brown rice for my dinner (recipe in the first fast diet book). It’s fab…hubbie and I were both very impressed with the flavour. He almost prefers it to chilli con carne. Result!
Anyway, trying not to think about food, pottering on in work and keeping busy. Unfortunately planning Easter menu with siblings so lots of talk about curries and chocolate tarts, but I’ll hopefully keep to the 5:2 next week. Or if not, at least low-cal meals.
We’re almost half way through April. Crazy. Thanks again to @okeydokey for all the hard work and everyone for the stories and encouraging words. Good luck FD-ers!

Day 13, Gozo, Malta, NFD

65 kilos this morning. I’d like to lose one kilo. Then maintain.

Have a great day everyone.

Day 13, Germany, FD

I’m doing a non-planned FD, stayed home today,a lot of patients are off on a holiday so it’s quiet at work, the 3 others can manage without me (DH and I think, they don’t, it’s easier for them when I do the thinking!). DH brought home a beautiful bouquet a patient bought for me, that made my day!

@okeydokey I’m glad your son is doing so well, but what can you expect with a mother so positiv and motivating! I’m so impressed you’re able to keep up with the posts and the spreadsheet, it takes so much of your time.

@at Have you heard anything of the biopsy, you’re also being so positiv and helpful to everyone, it really helps if someone cares.

@debster251 and @and…exhale thankyou for being there. When I see, what some of our patients are going through, my health problems are really minor and I have have lots of help and support, so I can’t complain at all. It will get better.

Habe a joyful, beautiful, sunny Easter all of you and beware of all those delicious cholcolate Easter eggs!

Day14/FD/Melbourne Australia

Thanks @okeydokey

A brief outline http://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2016/09/20/easy-health-hack-late-breakfast-michael-mosleys-secret-weapon

Day 13 – FIN – FD

I was a bit on the fence on whether to turn today or tomorrow into a fast day, but ended up going for Thursday as per usual. I bought a green smoothie for breakfast at a cafe and have absolutely no idea how much energy it contained – I didn’t even read all the ingredients as I was sold at avocado, spinach and mint – but I’m assuming it was somewhere between 250 and 350, which would mean that today’s intake is 600 kcal in the worst case (I ate 100 g cottage cheese and a carrot for lunch and made a courgette-lentil dal for dinner). I’m also currently in that seemingly hyper alert (but actually extremely tired) state you get after not sleeping enough (or at all) due to a DL.

@strawberriesandcream Thank you for the encouragement! I tend to be one of those people who procrastinate things until the very last moment only to realize that there’s not enough time to finish the project as well as I’d like. But at least an approaching DL gets me moving. Perhaps I’ll learn some day…

@at It really does! We were lucky to have yesterday’s scenery repeated today as it kept snowing late into the morning. I don’t mind a little snow despite also looking forward to spring.
I’m sorry to hear you’re so far away from your friend and unable to be there as much as you’d possibly like. I hope you’re able to visit.

2nd post 🌈

Well done @redrockgirl302 my fellow pocketeers, yay you, hitting your goal. Inspiration for me! 😊👊🏻