Day 4, NFD, Canada

Fast day went well yesterday.Woke up feeling a bit shaky this morning. Stepped on the scales to see AN AMAZING 7.8 lbs gone since my weigh in Tuesday morning!
I know it is mostly water weight, but very encouraging. SOME of that will come back on,no doubt, with my resalination today. I like to have a veggie boullion cube with a tbsp of psyllium stirred into the broth. That should help with both minor problems I experience with fasting -that being occasionally feeling a bit shaky and loss of regularity.
Now comes the weekend, always more challenging for me to keep eating under TDEE.
Thinking of you all today and wishing you well!

In it to thin it –

That is amazing !!!! Your weight may very well stay off, a large portion of it. Just stay the course. You can’t go wrong when you do right. I thought the same thing, every morning when I stepped on the scale and found that the weight was still gone except for a pound or do fluctuation now and then.

UK day 4 NFD all going well -just need to stay mindful over weekend

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Sorry And…..exhale I just wanted anyone skimming the posts to notice lol

Congratulations to all who have experienced a reduction so far – Jenhealth and in it to thin it especially. Weekend alert – be prepared – plan, plan, and plan but enjoy. you need to enjoy this wol and not feel deprived but at same time you need to change things that got you here in the first place.

Day 4 USA NFD
Made it through FD yesterday and down 1 lb this morning! I’m encouraged. Love how my jeans are fitting on this dress down Friday.
It’s a new day; a new opportunity!

Day 4 Georgia, US FD
Having veggie soup today (added some sweet potatoes), green tea, apple and cheese slice.

NYC, Day 4, NFD. 120.4

FD kicked me back in gear. I’m now back to where I need to be to start my next phase, but my goal for November is just a simple DON”T GAIN. If I can stay in 120ville until New Year’s, that will be an achievement.

Brocolli and wings for lunch. Dinner…Kimchi chicken with soba. I’m starting to count the days until I have both my boys home for THanksgiving. I will be very thankful.

Day 4; Toronto; NFD

I am so happy to see some Canadians on this challenge – yay us! And a big yay to everyone!!!

Today is not a fast day, but I’ve eaten very little for breakfast (1 banana and a small handful of pumpkin seeds) and lunch (1 small bowl of vegetable soup) because tonight we’re indulging in pizza. I am so looking forward to it. Yay pizza!!!

Good Luck @pissupoosa … I definitely understand the stress eating situation, I try to plan for each fast day and it seems as if I fall short 🙁 … The problem is that I love good food and I got to get a hold of these temptations soon… Looking for good tasting recipes to keep me motivated…

Day 4 Surrey UK FD….Posting late, I have been painting all day, have a sore back and very tired right now. So far so good. Tea, 25g grain crisps, let’s see how the rest of the evening goes. Probably best to go to bed soon! Good luck to everyone, and enjoy.

Day 4 UK NFD

Day 2 and 3 were Fast days however I think the 2nd FD (consecutive because at the start I had the momentum) was a mistake. By the end of the day was cold and very tired. Bed by 8pm just to wake up at 3am wanting Cornflakes.

NFD today doing ok, trying to make healthy choices rather than calorie count. There was cake on offer in the day so had a small slice and throughly enjoyed it. Been to the gym and also walked my 10,000 steps aday (both of which I had no energy for yesterday).

Decided I need a break between Fast days – will be much better for me and not so hard to do. Good luck all.

Cathyh46, will pray for you & your daughter as you grieve. Hugs across the miles (SW Washington).

Cathy, so very sorry to read of the tragedy your family is enduring.

Prayers for all who knew and loved her. So very, very sad.

US Day 4 FD. Fast days going well. Really need to get a handle on my NFD’s.

Day 4 – Cumbria UK – FD

Had a wonderful meal out with my husband last night to celebrate our 36th anniversary – @diggly thank you for your good wishes – We are so lucky! I had fasted all day yesterday so that I could enjoy a guilt free amazing meal with some scrumptious wine to celebrate…..

I’m at the end of my 2nd FD for the week today – feeling very positive as today I fasted until 3pm when I had skinny flat white, then ate my remaining calories for my evening meal and it was all good and healthy home cooked food!

@cathy46 – positive thoughts during this sad family time.
@back2thefuture – thank you for the information about the UCLA study of Alzeimers – part of the reason I follow the 5:2 way of life is for the long term health benefits and this was a great motivating factor to keep me going with my FDs

I had a good first week on the 30 Day November 2016 challenge so feeling positive for weigh day tomorrow morning – I usually weigh once a week after my 2nd fast day to keep myself accountable .

Well done to all those who have kept to their FDs this week!
Those of you who strayed – do not feel guilty – put it behind you and stay positive on your next FD – you will find your way – stay strong.
I’m off to have a cup of calorie/guilt free fruit tea to help me stay away from the chocolates I got yesterday………

Cathy46. So very sorry for your loss…you are in my prayers.

Thank you everyone for your prayers !!

Day 5 (In NZ) today will be a fast day. Two small eggs and an unbuttered slice of toast – white because there was nothing else around- for breakfast.

I won’t be doing much either, after 4 hours + of walking in a hilly area yesterday I’m a tad sore today 🙂 Thursday fast went well.

Scales odd, I weighed myself this morning, had a cup of tea, went to the toilet (TMI?) weighed myself again and had put on 600 gms. I think not. Same clothes. I need a measuring tape.

Memo to self. Don’t read recipes on fast days.

Having this group is making me feel more accountable. Thanks all.

Cathy – so sorry for your loss. Car accidents at any age are awful, but especially so for a teenage. You have my deepest sympathies. May your daughter and you all be okay.

Linda Sue – you’re right. If my gaining 108 pounds would have solved the drought for the Cubs, I would have happily done it! 🙂

AT – happy anniversary!

Day 4 – FD – NC, USA

Today was my second FD since Tuesday. As I said the first time, it seems like the toughest part for me is getting past lunch. After 3, I don’t feel hungry anymore! Today I had plain oats for breakfast. We were at a hotel with free breakfast, and there aren’t many low cal options! I didn’t have anything the rest of the day until dinner – vegetable soup and cabbage! I still have about 125 calories left until 500. I haven’t decided yet if I’ll keep the deficit, or have a 90 cal sour beer tonight 🙂

Just got home today from a 4 day work trip. No exercise (what I consider exercise) besides walking and kayaking! Today we were walking around the beach for 4 hours collecting Ammophila breviligulata. So I think that counts 🙂 I guess my next fast day will be Monday. I’m going to try to keep it the same each week – Mondays and Thursdays. I won’t weigh in until Tuesday – that will be a week from the start of 5:2 for me! And this weekend I will be getting some work outs in since I’m back home at the gym. Hopefully that’ll help with the loss.

I can SO tell a difference when I eat my 1 bigger meal during FDs. I actually feel the energy I get from my food. I actually much prefer how I feel on FD than regular days – once I get past the hunger hump! It’ll be easier this week as we will be home, and I’ll be able to have tea and coffee whenever I want! I’m still looking forward to the rest of this month! Sorry for the very long post. Good luck everyone!

Day 5 West Oz NFD
Hot hot hot weatherise and I am off to man an ice-cream van!!! Will try to be mindful of what I eat. 2 cups of white tea and a glass of water so far.
Can already feel the hunger pangs which is unusual as normally I am fine on a NFD – might be all in the mind just thinking about all the delicious food I will be amongst all day and trying not to indulge. And if I do indulge , the sun will still rise tomorrow and it will just take me a little longer to get where I want to be health/weightwise.
Have a good day wherever in the world you might be.😎

Day 5 Sunshine Coast Australia NFD No breakfast but have gone ballistic over lunch. Don’t feel like eating again today, but thirsty as all get out. It’s hot today with the temperature in this study at 27º C. We don’t have air conditioning or fans, but the walls are thick. I should be out mowing, but it really is too hot. Have to go and buy fuel for the mower and the tractor. On more day and we are off. My daughter and her family will have the house to themselves for the next 2 weeks. I bet they can’t wait. Going to have a long glass of cold water.
Thinking of you Cathyh46.

Day5 England NFD
Good morning. Pretty good FD yesterday – ate well under 500 cals, made my chicken chasseur as planned, 2 portion size and didn’t go back for the second. Don’t feel particularly hungry today. And still no IBS. This is unprecedented!

Day 5 / Tweed Coast Australia / FD

Whew! A day of sanity among the craziness! What a relief! By fasting today I’ve even gained a bit of extra clarity and insight about the craziness and came to some truths about the situation. Now I know I wouldn’t have been able to see this for what it is had I not opted to fast today. Instead I would have continued to crave the remains of all those snacks I consumed yesterday! If I hadn’t fsted, my mind would have instead been preoccupied by my cravings of macadamia nuts, date and nut cacao bars, the other half of that 90% chocolate bar in the fridge and that yummy Black Swan brand Greek style unsweetened coconut yogurt that tastes so divine! Instead I’m here typing feeling in touch with my strength and truth and feeling happy with those foods over there instead of in my mouth!

Perth, Australia, Day 5, NFD

@cathyh46, my condolences on the tragic passing of your niece. Wishing you and your family strength at this difficult time.

Yesterday’s fast day, well I survived. I had 2 strawberries and the rest of the day was no calorie liquids. It was one of my hardest fast days thus far. Usually I don’t have a problem with them but I have to admit to feeling a little ‘out of whack’. Not sure why, likely a combination of things. Whatever, I just want to snap out of it.

NFD today. I’ve already gone a little crazy. Headed to the markets and had a Gozleme for lunch (not too bad) but washed it down with a scoop of Ben and Jerry’s. I’ll be having a light dinner consisting of an egg and stir fried veggies (the whole purpose of going to the market- to get some veg), so hopefully the day won’t end up too bad.