Day 15 UK. NFD
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Day14 -UK – NFD
@happyslim, thinking about you today. Didn’t realise things were so bad in Korea, it seems to have happened really quickly. Our world leaders could do with some common sense advice, lots of people on here that could help with that.
Day 11 – CARDIFF UK – NFD
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Day 15 – CARDIFF UK – NFD
Starting Weight : 160.8lbs
Today’s Weight : 158.6lbs (2.2lbs)
Strange eating week with OH in hospital, but home now. When he was in I ate very little other than porridge for breakfast and my carvery on Monday evening (thanks @flourbaby your comments made me laugh and my daughters agreed wholeheartedly). Since OH has come home I’m eating more when I want, probably more CD rather than NFD but hot cross buns have been a feature.
Over the week my weight has fluctuated, but back now to the lowest it’s been this month, and probably for more than 15 years.
@at, I started fermenting my own kefir last week and my first few attempts were thin, separating and sour. On about Thursday though something clicked, and every batch has been great, I’ve had to stop fermenting for a few days to use what I have. The turning point for me was adding some left over single cream. The consistence and flavour improved and in each new batch I added a little of the last one. This morning my kefir was thick and I added a little cream and swirl of honey and it was like a thick milkshake. Really filling and I didn’t need my usual porridge.
My thoughts are with those of you in New Zealand dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Cook, and those in parts of the world where the threat of war is unfortunately a very real threat. We can’t influence these event, but we are thinking of you.
To those who celebrate, Happy Easter. I plan to indulge but to remain mindful.
weird up and down days, not the best fasting days to be honest:
DAY 15 – Berlin, Germany – FD
DAY 14 – Berlin, Germany – NFD
DAY 13 – Berlin, Germany – NFD
DAY 12 – Berlin, Germany – FD – 500 cal
DAY 11 – Berlin, Germany – NFD – 800 cal
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dear @pashaw, how do you manage to eat well even with your Situation, which is probably quite emotional and stressful to you? When I am feeling low, I am barely able to stay away from food. I admire what you are able to do. Well done with the Kefir! And happy to hear your OH is back at home with you.
Happy Easter to everyone!
Day 15 – Cumbria UK – NFD
A good FD yesterday
Weight this morning 54.8kg just below my trigger of 55kg so a controlled weekend is called for…………
@triplet – good to hear you are safe and sound – shame about the damage to the property but at least you and yours are all OK x
@stone176055 – exercise is not essential to lose weight with this WOL – just try to make sure you do the basic 5:2 WOL – would it help to read the following link by @simcoeluv https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/
@happyslim – my thoughts are with you and yours – I echo @lynzm comments
@fatrabbit – stay strong and positive – we all have an “oops” moment as someone else on here said
@pashaw – I’m on my 3rd batch of Kefir atm – using a bit of each batch with the grains for the next batch – taste is great but I think I would still like the texture to be a bit thicker but not keen to add cream to the mix – No problem with separating or sourness for now but the grains are starting to look fatter and increase in number so something is going OK! Good that your OH is back home.
@fordprefect – congratulations on your loss – well below the 250 mark – great job!
Have a lovely weekend and be happy – it’s the little things in life!
Day 14, Mountaintop PA, NFD
Day 15, Mountaintop PA, NFD
Easing into the Easter weekend with our Brooklyn family including 4 lively grandchildren ages 15, 14, 12 and 9. We all took a nice hike on Day 14 up toward the mountain trail and my daughter and I completed the 3.8 mile roundtrip ascent. It is a good workout and a complement to Fast 5:2.
Friday was family pizza night and I had my first and only piece in months. It is good to enjoy family time with traditional food now and then. Saturday Day 15 will be more family time and a NFD/CD day.
Our WOL is all about balance. Good place for healthy life. Moderation is key. Weight holding after 2 week break in FD’s.
Day 15…..Florida…… NFD
I’m very embarrassed to say the FD yesterday did not go quite as well as I hoped. I think there is a hole in the wagon only I can fall through! I’m trying again for a FD but do to recent events, I’m putting it as a NFD.
My weight again is the same… 144lbs! I really thought I broke this plateau this week but damn 144 is hanging on for dear life. The disappointing part is I have no clothes in the closet right now that could help me show some forward motion.
So, after this little shindig tomorrow, I must become stricter with myself. I gave up soda aka fizzy drink for my friend across the pond for lent and have decided to leave them off the menu except as occasional treat. Giving them up was not as difficult as I thought it was going to be and since I don’t think about it or crave them, I’m just going to leave them out.
Congrats to everyone for their loses this week! I’m very proud of all of you!
So, a couple of you remarked on the brewing tensions with the US and very other country in the world. Here in the states, is a hard to know and understand exactly what is going on. The first reason being that many of the major news companies have their agenda out in the open. They remind me a lot of the scales in by bathroom. Combined with the US use of the big ones it really hard to say for sure what way the world will turn in the next couple of days, weeks and years! Let’s take US and North Korea, they’ve been pushing each other’s buttons for years and I believe at this point North Korea knows there is an unsettled force with our president, so I think they see an advantage with that. So, the talks begin once again. So far, I believe everyone is in the stage of let’s wait and see. I wish we could all just live in peace and harmony regardless of our skin color, nationality, race or religion without the presence of good and evil lurking above our heads.
All I know, is I’m trying to find peace and good will towards every individual I meet and praying the draft stays closed.
I’m sorry, If my comments offended anyone, these are only my thoughts and since I have no affliction with anyone in the high places, they will always just stay opinions and thoughts.
Well, I’m going to head out. I have no place to go but a lot of tedious task for the hometo finish up today!
Be classy, sassy and a bit bad assay today!
Day 15 Chicago, Illinois USA – NFD
@okeydokey
Weigh in day today 142.5, Yeah, lost 2.5 this week!
Day 15 – USA (UT visiting) – CD
I will do a very controlled day today, striving for 800 or so.
My take is that 99% of the world’s population (likely more) just want to live in harmony and have no ill feelings toward anyone. Why it is that 1% want to throw their weight around or even want to overtake others is to me the problem in the world. Unfortunately, our political world does not utilize a popular vote. Hence we have these wars with some and tensions with others. May it all be peaceful.
But it is nice to have this place where we are in harmony, striving for the same goal, and helping each other. May the promises of Easter be with you all.
Day 15 Maine NFD
Good morning all – beautiful spring day here. I’m stuck at 182.2 – ate very controlled yesterday….thinking it might be because I’m not getting aerobic exercise, but wore comfortably pants yesterday that haven’t fit in 3 yrs! Extremely busy yesterday at work – I checked in 60 rooms myself – a lot of new guests, so had to explain property & town. Big energy drain. Off today & tomorrow – heading for therapy walk then clean the house. Brunch here tomorrow w/family…darling hubby prepping the food. Next week starts my normal schedule w/tues/thurs off – hoping I can have enough energy to walk every day after work.
@triplet – thought of you when I was picking up sticks in yard from winter storms – happy you’re ok, but know the clean up must be grueling.
@happyslim – feel your nervousness…no idea what will happen with the leaders now in power. They don’t seem to want peace, just domination. I can only hope & pray good sense & respect for human life prevails.
To all losing – congratulations – one of the best “highs” I’ve ever experienced. To my fellow plateauers – we just have to adjust that one thing (not exactly sure what!), & be patient. we know this works!
Make it a great day everybody! Happy Easter, Happy Spring!
2nd post – thanks for everything @okey-dokey – incredible leadership!
Day 15 – UAE – NFD
@okeydokey thank you for the encouragement and keeping an eye on everyone.
Yesterday was a good one, I walked a total of 22.8 km around 14 miles and felt good, I will attempt to do the same today…
Day 15 – USA – FD
Took an assessment of my mid-month progress. I’m happy with some things and need to work on others. My pants are fitting better; I lost a few inches where I needed it. I’m practicing 16:8, only 2 meals instead of 3. Cravings for carbs and sugar have pretty much gone. Very satiated all the time. My indoor exercise has lapsed in the past 2 weeks because we’re doing a lot of yard work, so it’s not recordable in MFP. Blood pressure is back to normal, stopped taking meds, but I am monitoring it a few times a day. @triplet, sorry to hear you were affected by the storm; glad you and yours are OK. @fatrabbit, so happy to hear your progress! @pashaw, glad your OH is home now. Congrats to everyone who sees 5:2 as a WOL and is enjoying success!
Nevertheless, I can’t close my little blurb today without mentioning that, in my opinion, whether a natural disaster happens or whether possible turmoil looms, it’s always a good idea to keep a spot in your home to store extra food, water, medical supplies for each member of your family. It’s a controlled and common sense thing to do. We had 2 back-to-back ice storms a few years ago, and we were homebound for 4-5 days before the roads were cleared. We were very comfortable because we were prepared with the above. I worked in retail at the time and I heard lots of stories of people having a hard time because it caught them off guard. Better to have prepared and never have to use it than to be cold and hungry. I know this is not THE solution, but it can help.
Day 15, USA, Missouri Ozarks, NFD
Hello all, mid month check in weight 142.4, below goal weight of 145.
Busy day here, getting ready for Easter dinner on the grounds after services tomorrow. Making Watergate salad and au gratin (or as my son said when he was little – all rotten – potatoes.
Feeling great, got in three exercise sessions yesterday !
Finishing up a planting project, an antique cast iron tub – white glazed inside, hunter green painted outside. Filling with giant hostas in the center then planting summer cottage garden plants around the edges (pink coneflowers, daisies, black eyed susans, bachelor-buttons, Sweet Williams, etc.)
Enjoy your day/night all!
Day 15, Rocky Mountains, US, NFD
Okay, I did it, the B5B, 5 Fds in a row. 124.6 for you @okeydokey. But I will not do it again until ….I dont know.
Happy Easter to all who celebrate!🐇🕊🐣
Hi umka and welcome:
There is no problem eating less than your TDEE on non diet days.
The less you eat, the more you lose.
Here are some 5:2 tips: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/
Good Luck!
Day 15 – SW WA USA – NFD
Aiming for a 16:8
In the interests of accountability & being real – I’m disappointed to report my weight is 199 lbs this morning. I’m glad it’s going down again after going up on both weekends of the month so far. I went up as far as 203.8 (6.6 lbs total from Apr. 1 when I was 197.2). So I’m 1.8 lbs away from my lowest weight. I was a little surprised at the amount I went up when I thought I was being fairly controlled most of the time.
I need to do some more reflecting, as others have shared – how we think will be reflected in our actions. I want to figure out how to stay mindful yet not feel deprived as I continue moving the scale downward. I still have a good distance to go.
@missymoomoo – if one is going to indulge, dark chocolate does have its benefits 🙂
I bought a dark chocolate bunny but am keeping it for Easter. I gave up sugar for Lent. I am looking forward to some chocolate.
@fordprefect – congrats on your progress! Seeing a number you haven’t seen in 25 years is very rewarding. I bet your body thanks you.
@happyslim. Thoughts and prayers to you and people in South Korea. Our worlds are so connected and oceans and barriers do not separate us the way they used to. It is dangerous times for all of us. Being on this site makes me more aware of that as I feel I know so many of you. I hear about your families and your struggles which are so much like my own. It makes my heart and mind more open to the joy and also the suffering. Sending thoughts and prayers to those in New Zealand dealing with aftermath of cyclone as well we have had some of that here in Missouri due to tornadoes
Day 15 NFD St. Louis USA
will be doing b2b next week Monday 500/Tuesday 800 and Thursday 500
@pashaw. Enjoyed hearing about your positive kefir experience. I was making it for a while but just never turned out right. Perhaps I didn’t try hard enough but I also seem like a lot of work. I found a brand of plane at the grocery store that I like and keep on hand for my smoothies. I have started making kombucha again and threw it up about once a week.
@at. Thank you. 🙏
For all who celebrate Easter or Passover enjoy. In fact may we all enjoyed this weekend in some way shape or form.
Day 15 uk
and hereigo is still here. I’m tussling a bit with keeping going I’ve done 3weeks – 6 fasts. I manage the fasts, with the occasional bout of nausea, but I get through them but I notice a bit of rebellion creeping in on my NFDs – like I’m thinking to myself – I’ve half starved myself yesterday, so today I’ll make up for it – I know it’s me I’m rebelling against and I know why Im doing 5:2 as I want to get rid of this weight and I hate myself being fat and I know all about 5:2 improving my health and slowing down the aging process, but why can’t I just get on with it??? I need a metaphorical kick up the bumStill,
it’s Easter 🐣 So enjoy your chocolates etc 🍫 🍫🍫🍷🍷🐣🐣🐣🤙🤙
Day 15, 2nd post,
@pashaw, glad to hear your OH is home now, since your post, I’ve been looking forward to the roast potatoes scheduled for tomorrow……………roll on Sunday lunch!!!! Chin up my friend, positive vibes heading your way!!!
@scs & @bert1802………………….How frustrating can it get to see the same weight again and again and again!!!! I’ve plateaued since the start of April, however, I had the same thing in March and had a huge 4lb whoosh in the final week. This time round, I’ve noticed new trousers no longer fit after 1 week, so I’ll measure tomorrow and ignore the number on the scales. Logic, research & maths (yes there is an ‘s’ for our friends across the pond!!!) tells me that a deficit of 3500cals per week = approx. a 1lb loss. So I figure, when I plateau……………. I haven’t had enough water and my body is hanging on to what I have for dear life (literally!!), I’ve gone above and beyond TDEE with unhealthy choices, the dreaded carb dragon has been released on NFDs far too frequently and is starting to make himself at home!!! There’s ‘something’ in transit!! It’s my TOM and my hormones are playing havoc with my body, for me 3FDs/ wk = a total deficit of 3900 so this has to work, right!!???
@umka6, For me I feel that I should ‘aim’ for TDEE on NFDs in order to avoid the dreaded ‘low calorie diet’ which we know doesn’t work and inevitably stalls your engine, I’m sure others have more info on what effect low calorie diets have on your metabolism which I’m sure they’ll share. Good luck and keep the faith, Don’t let eating well below TDEE lead you to throwing in the towel and eating everything in sight once you feel deprived………………..I’ve never once felt deprived since starting this WOL………… a bit greedy, lazy or self-sabotag-y, but never deprived!!!
Good luck everyone, keep the faith!!!!!!!!!
@okeydokey it’s the 12th April edition of Country Life, a weekly magazine. It’s an article by Jackie Hobbs.
@Oqkeydokey.
Thanks for the kind words of encouragement and the effort you put in for the group.
Just fell off the wagon with the chocolate 😭 just too much temptation in the house and the willpower just disappear like the chocolate sticks in the box of matchmakers. Get Sunday out the way and back on track Monday.
Day 15 – USA – FD/NFD 🙁
Today turned out to be a NFD. Hubby cooked and I wanted to share a full meal with him…just under my TDEE. Learned a valuable lesson about bp meds while on LCHF. My pressure was super low after taking my regular dose recently, so I stopped taking them altogether for the past 2 days…big mistake. Overnight, it soared to an unhealthy level. Taking less of a dose over a period of time is wiser.
Day 16 NFD NZ
@ Fordperfect – congratulations that’s a fabulous achievement, it must feel great and I’m so happy for you
@hereigo – I’ve been exactly where you are with the NFD mindset and I think I’ve been the slowest loser here. It’s taken me 8months to get back into my jeans and I’ve still probably only lost just a few kilos (I don’t weigh just check my clothes)
So, what I would say is, the change still can happen but it’s very very very slow when you sabotage the efforts of a FD with an excessive NFD.
Alternatively you can do like I did eventually and be really clear with yourself about what you want and what you are going to do to get it, I wanted the weight loss with no restrictions on anything other than a FD 2x/week.
When I was brutally reflective on what was making me so unhappy I found that my attitude had to change. I want the weight loss and I have to accept the need for control and some restrictions on NFDs. At least 80% of the time I choose to remind myself about what i really want-weight loss and accept the choices that have to be made to get it. Maybe up to 20% of the time but probably less now I have a more relaxed approach to eating something that I know doesn’t fit my goal.
It’s really been all about mindset for me, the physical doing of things hasn’t been the challenge at all.
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