Day 17 – FIN – FD

I’ve decided to stick to my usual FD schedule despite today being a holiday, as I don’t yet feel confident enough to combine fasting with a 1½ hour dance class (tomorrow). We’ve got some grilling planned for today, so suppose I’ll have to plan a little what I can and can’t eat then.

Yesterday I finally got to sate my sweet tooth after about 6 weeks of Lent. I did end up eating an entire bag of sweets (330 g), but I actually managed to space it out and not eat the whole thing in one go like I usually do (and then feel sick afterwards from the sugar overload). I did once again notice that my stomach didn’t really agree with the candy, though. I also noticed that I found the banana pancakes (served with coconut flakes, honey and blueberries) I made for breakfast and the (no-flour) curd cake we had for dessert after dinner a lot more delicious than those sweets.
I now plan on sticking to only eating sweets on Sundays so that I’m able to reset my body with a fast the following day instead of freely eating up to 4 jumbo bags of candy throughout the week (no wonder I’ve had skin problems and my weight’s crept up).

Joining today’s pocketeers:

@taraga
@kirstan
@lilymartin
@dykask
@umka6
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@sarah57
@fatrabbit
@suse13
@hhq
@scs
@lindasue
@bert1802
@fordprefect
@bigviking
@at (B2B2B – Mon/Tues/Wed)
@chumi

Day 17 USA FD
Jumping on the fast train today. It was a beautiful Easter with time spent with friends, church, a meal together, but more food than I am used to eating, so I feel over full. Did not do the sugar thing, but more carbs than I am used to eating. So I am looking forward to a day of simple eating and I teach 3 classes today (two Nia, which is a type of cardio dance, and yoga). Even as a teacher, the day after a big holiday is tricky. Some people come in and want to work off a weekend of sugar and brunch in a one hour class, some feel and look hung over from the overdo, and some try to bring left over Easter candy to the studio! Someone last year asked me to throw out her excess candy, saying she couldn’t do it … so I did. The Montessori School kids across the hall from my studio couldn’t believe this was happening😀.

Have a good FD and NFD everyone!

Day 15, NFD, USA
Day 16, NFD, USA
Day 17, FD
I may have neglected to post this weekend, as the spring weather here in New England was intoxicating. Two weeks ago we had snow on a Sunday and yesterday was 80 degrees and blue skies. Very fitting for the joyous, Easter celebration. We need to experience those gray days to really savor the sunshine.
i enjoyed reading all of the sharing, struggles and triumphs here in our safe community. Whether you are religious or not and celebrate the meaning of the season of Easter, we are all living it — in our own crosses we have to bear each day. For all of you “MOMMY WARRIORS,” I applaud you. I, too, am a warrior for my children — I will try and be brief, but when i fought doctors day and night to find what was wrong with my little girl who was always hurting, they said “anxiety’ or emotional issues. (Yeah, right.) I’ll spare details and may share more at a later date, but after years of seeking out doctors who couldn’t help her, I found a kind “functional practioner” who is helping her and am so pleased that she has been doing sooo well. (without added sugar, processed foods and dairy in her diet and lots of added wonderful supplements); she’s thriving. I think when we are dealt these things in life, “by the Grace of God we put on our armour and move on.” And all of those horrible days watching her suffer and feeling so helpless are worth it — just seeing her happy and healthy ten year old self shining now is priceless. Yes, some can’t handle it, but for all of us who are carrying heavy crosses, remember we are not alone. Friends, family, faith get us through. (I used to have food on that list, but lowered it … slightly. Peace)

Fatrabbit — hugs to you; you have such heart; we feel you.

LindaSue: I related to your post. Yesterday I was surrounded by Easter dessert and sugary temptations and I didn’t give in; I had my lovely dinner and enjoyed a little bit of everything and really enjoyed everyone’s company, but I looked at the mounds o desserts and my husband with his plate filled with pies and cookies and I didn’t feel tempted at all. Rather I felt really content going to bed and this morning. I do enjoy squares of dark chocolate here and there and a nice thick slice of bread or croissant, but passing on that huge dessert table yesterday really did feel empowering. Later, I had a lovely vanilla chia pudding (with Stevia) and enjoyed every spoonful. I do believe IF trains out bodies to crave healthy things — or rather, what it really needs and wants.

Having said that, I still have a hearty 8 pounds or so to go to get my foot (or leg) into my happy weight (120’s), so I’m with you BERT. Strict week is in order.

Day 17 – USA – NFD

Had a very nice Easter day: church, watching those old 1950s Easter movies with OH and lots of food. He has been tailoring the menu with low carb choices for me, which I so appreciate. We ate all day: shrimp tray, then later on a veggie tray, later on a fantastic ham with sweet potatoes and broccoli. Still way over TDEE when I added the alcohol throughout the day and evening, but still enjoyed it. Now it’s back to CDs!

I feel so privileged to read about the personal struggles that some of you have shared with such open and honest hearts; I’m a more private person and I admire the candor on this forum and will always cherish your confidences.

Day 17- USA- FD

Day 17, Germany, NFD

GER-FD
Hope to join May challenge. Just saw April challenge today. 🙁

2nd Post Day 17 -Cumbria UK – FD

Just checking in as I’m looking for support to keep going……….

@songbirdme – nothing like getting back home after a holiday – great job getting through the holiday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now Easter and staying at your maintenance weight 😇
@krisnia – welcome onboard the fasting train – lots of us in the same boat after the weekend but you know what this WOL is so forgiving so today we are all pressing that RESET button!
@ciren2 – you most definitely belong here – stay strong and positive and that controlled day is yours xx
@redrockgirl302 – go girl 💃Now go off and have a fabulous holiday and safe travels
@sunflower-ph – why don’t you join us for the rest of this April Challenge then continue with the May one You will get lots of support from the guys on this forum – I am adding you to the list of fasters today so you will know that we are all here for you
@okeydokey – you are very welcomed and you are much stronger than you think you are – HUGS
@sirisan – must have missed your birthday – Hope you had a fab time celebrating 🥂

Here is an updated list for today’s pocketeers for the fasters (I have added all those who said they are fasting!) – Copy and Paste and add your name if you would like to join us – TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
@taraga
@kirstan
@lilymartin
@dykask
@umka6
@steve toon taxi driver
@sarah57
@fatrabbit
@suse13
@hhq
@scs
@lindasue
@bert1802
@fordprefect
@bigviking
@at (B2B2B – Mon/Tues/Wed)
@chumi
@krisnia
@Chitown Gal
@@okeydokey 1st of b5b
@erikaa67
@umka6
@therealwil78
@maisie1
@sunflower-ph

“START WHERE YOU ARE. USE WHAT YOU HAVE. DO WHAT YOU CAN” Arthur Ashe

Apologies @sirisan I seem to have dropped you off the list 😉

Here is an updated list for today’s pocketeers for the fasters (I have added all those who said they are fasting!) – Copy and Paste and add your name if you would like to join us – TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
@taraga
@kirstan
@lilymartin
@dykask
@umka6
@steve toon taxi driver
@sarah57
@fatrabbit
@suse13
@hhq
@scs
@lindasue
@bert1802
@fordprefect
@bigviking
@at (B2B2B – Mon/Tues/Wed)
@chumi
@krisnia
@Chitown Gal
@okeydokey 1st of b5b
@erikaa67
@umka6
@therealwil78
@maisie1
@sunflower-ph
@sirisan b2b Mon500/Tues800
@onahealthyhigh

“START WHERE YOU ARE. USE WHAT YOU HAVE. DO WHAT YOU CAN” Arthur Ashe

Day 17 – SW WA USA – FD

Adding myself. Enjoyed some extras yesterday but interesting how a little filled me up. Some things are put away for another time. Made it to the gym this morning for a gentle workout. I’m still on the mend from an injury that began last June. I even included a modified version of Dr. Mercola’s Peak 8 (interval work out) on the stationary bike; similar to HIT

What wonderful support I see among folks struggling with different issues! This is truly a support group. Having support on the things that matter to us, makes it easier to accomplish taking care of the body.

Here is an updated list for today’s pocketeers for the fasters (I have added all those who said they are fasting!) – Copy and Paste and add your name if you would like to join us – TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
@taraga
@kirstan
@lilymartin
@dykask
@umka6
@steve toon taxi driver
@sarah57
@fatrabbit
@suse13
@hhq
@scs
@lindasue
@bert1802
@fordprefect
@bigviking
@at (B2B2B – Mon/Tues/Wed)
@chumi
@krisnia
@Chitown Gal
@okeydokey 1st of b5b
@erikaa67
@umka6
@therealwil78
@maisie1
@sunflower-ph
@sirisan b2b Mon500/Tues800
@onahealthyhigh
@annemarilyn

Day 17 – UK – FD

Current weight: 94 KG
Goal weight: 91 KG (If I’m lucky :P)

So it was my first fast day today, and surprisingly, I feel great!!! I started the day out with scrambled eggs on dark rye ryvita (2 eggs, 60ml semi skimmed milk, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce) and went through till dinner time which was half a packet of Singapore noodles. I always get full fast with carbs so couldn’t finish the noodles but snacked on some cherry tomatoes to make up for the calories. I avoided exercise today as I played golf yesterday (furthest thing from a pro) and managed to pull my neck muscles but I’ll definitely make the effort to exercise on my next fast day 🙂

Feel great today, drank lots of water and green tea, but boy oh boy am I look forward to my NFD (feast day) tomorrow!!!

Day 17 / UK / NFD
Day 18 / UK / FD

Hi everyone, I’m back from a fabulous weekend in London! It was as perfect as it could have been given the circumstances and I even left 300g there–not to be expected at all after the foodie weekend I had with the sister (she lost too, yay!). I tagged a little NFD at the end to get rid of as many of the Easter eggs as possible (unsuccessfully, but they will now go out of my room and into the kitchen two floors down). A lot less walking today though, so the scales may be a little more indignant tomorrow morning. So be it: I’ll have Tue and Wed FD, my customary CD on Thu as well as Fri (it will be a FD with social obligations scheduled for the evening; basically both FDs with as little snacking as I can make it).

It’s been a weekend of new beginnings and it feels good: newly acquired clothes fit well in smaller sizes and today I learned the joy of rest days: with the body off the exercise for a few days it didn’t get weaker, instead I could feel my new strength properly for the first time.

A good start, everyone, into a four-day working week!

@okeydokey
Mid-month stats:
Starting weight (1 April): 65.6kg
Goal weight (1 May): 62.5-63kg (loss roughly in the 2.5 to 3kg range)
Mid-April (17 April): 63.5kg (only 0.5-1kg to go for this month, yay! How far can I already get ahead on May’s goal weight?)
Thank you!

Hi all day 17 UK co down nfd

I spent most of the day in the garden pulling weeds and cutting edges and planted a few shrubs and my back is so so sore! Didn’t notice until after sitting down I went to get up and couldn’t lol but no damage just muscle soreness. Back to work tomorrow and into my normal fast day routine. Also able to increase water intake again as the loo is close to hand.

Day 17, Cumbria UK , FD
Day 18 Cumbria UK , 800 bsd

17–MA, USA–FD. My goal is to make Tues, Wed, and Thursday fast days, too. May try 800 calories per day to make the long stretch a little more manageable. The past few days were rough and I’ve felt guilty about overdoing it. I’m visiting family for a few days, and while it’s lovely to have free time with family, there are also a lot more temptations than during a regular work week. Today was ok, but not the easiest, and I nearly caved a few times. But, so far, I’ve made it. 9:30 p.m. here, and as long as I can avoid the Easter chocolate and just go to sleep, I’ll be happy!
16–NFD
15–NFD

Day 18 ☆ Munic, Germany ☆ FD

Hi again. I have really fallen off the wagon this month. I check in to read whats happening but not as much as I should. I am really struggling with fast days. Meanwhile I will just watch the progress you are all making.

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Day 16-Sydney AUS – NFD
Day 17-Sydney AUS – NFD
Day 18-Sydney AUS – FD
Had too much on Easter Break, hope didn’t put on too much.

2nd post 🌈

Pocketeers
@taraga
@kirstan
@lilymartin
@dykask
@umka6
@steve toon taxi driver
@sarah57
@fatrabbit
@suse13
@hhq
@scs
@lindasue
@bert1802
@fordprefect
@bigviking
@at (B2B2B – Mon/Tues/Wed)
@chumi
@krisnia
@Chitown Gal
@okeydokey 1st of b5b
@erikaa67
@umka6
@therealwil78
@maisie1
@sunflower-ph
@sirisan b2b Mon500/Tues800
@onahealthyhigh
@annemarilyn
@lynzm (M and T)

Morning Pocketeers
I am in today as well
@taraga
@kirstan
@lilymartin
@dykask
@umka6
@steve toon taxi driver
@sarah57
@fatrabbit
@suse13
@hhq
@scs
@lindasue
@bert1802
@fordprefect
@bigviking
@at (B2B2B – Mon/Tues/Wed)
@chumi
@krisnia
@Chitown Gal
@okeydokey 1st of b5b
@erikaa67
@umka6
@therealwil78
@maisie1
@sunflower-ph
@sirisan b2b Mon500/Tues800
@onahealthyhigh
@annemarilyn
@lynzm (M and T)
Just off for a dog walk on this cold day in Newcastle.
Keep going everyone.

Day 18 Newcastle UK NFD.
Glad to get back to a fasting day yesterday two more this week Wed & Fri hopefully that will compensate for the lack of willpower Saturday night and Easter Sunday. Frost here in Newcastle hoping it hasn’t damaged the blossoms on the fruit trees up the allotment cherry plum & pear always seen to suffer.
Good luck everyone.

Day 18, Germany, FD

Skipping two fast days and one working out session it seems I gained something around 1 kilogram!!! So surely today is a fast day for me.

Day 15, Belfast, NFD
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Day 17, Belfast, NFD
Day 18, Belfast, NFD
I can’t believe I didn’t have time to post over the last 4 days! Such a busy weekend with birthdays and Easter….big family get togethers all over the place. I’m off all week on holidays so although I’m not fasting today and will try and organise a very low cal dinner. Perhaps a nice healthy dhal. I went off meat and all buns, chocolate and crisps for Lent. I had gotten into the habit of buying a choc bar nearly every afternoon in work so I’m hoping that’s been knocked on the head, big time. I’m also hoping to stay meat free during Monday to Fridays too. Feeling a bit guilty about not properly 5:2ing it this week, but if I can get big walks and small meals I’m hoping to maintain the weight lost. Good luck everyone today 😎