Day 8 – Georgia, US – NFD
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Day 8 Surrey UK FD Hi all! Somewhere through the morning I got really hungry, and if it weren’t for these posts, I would have had something to eat and blown the fast day, so THANK YOU to everyone.
BONE BROTH….someone asked, sorry, I can’t remember who! I think I asked CODA way back , and so what I do now is get some marrow bones and shin, pop them in a roasting dish with some carrots, leeks, a bit of salt, and roast for a while. Then put them into a big pot, with celery, bay leaves and peppercorns, put LOADS of water in and simmer for at least 12 hours, stirring now and then. Don’t allow to evaporate too much, add a bit more water if need be. Taste…the flavour becomes rich and has depth. When you feel it is done, remove any foam if there is any, with a spoon, strain and allow to cool. Whatever comes to the surface, remove again with a spoon. So what is left is a broth, not a consomme. I then pour it in glass bottles, and have a hot cup or two on a fast day. It is very nourishing and very filling.
I am not sure about chicken broth…saw a recipe for that as well, think the beef broth is more robust.
On a more irritating note, I had some apple pie and cream last night. A bit cross with myself, but, so be it. This is just the greatest bunch of people!
Day 8: Non-fast day. I have to fight my appetite on non-fast days, I can tell you.
B2F: I’m doing ok….got a 36-hour water fast SUCCESS in yesterday…I need another this week to correct my weight-drift. Can I do it? THAT is the question.
HollyLJ: I hope you are feeling more upbeat today, there is always another day, remember that. I know it’s hard when you ….(forbidden word)…I’m just the same. Hard on myself.
To your success xx
Day 8 Florida USA. FD. Election Day maybe this circus will be over! Happy to say it’s a fast day so the TV will not drive me to drink before the day is over !! Second fast day in a row again. It works for me I don’t know why I am definitely losing weight but again the liver issues where my real reason for doing this and I really feel that I’m making progress. – on that side don’t see the doctor again until mid-January so I should have a very good report. Looking forward to a very special brunch tomorrow after I weigh in. Stay strong.
Hi all day 8 nfd
Yesterdays fast day went well just coffee and water with some bone broth in the evening. I only broke my fast at lunch time and more because of the mind rather than hunger.
@loubelles and others – while in an ideal world we would drop 1lb each week this I think is an average not the norm. For me I could stay the same for a few weeks and then drop 3- 4 lbs in one go – so on average I dropped 1lb a week but had to wait for a few weeks to do so – if that makes sense? Just keep the faith and don’t add stress because you are feeling you are behind.
@MFlood – what about saying you just aren’t hungry? You can go into details when they notice how slim you are looking and ask how you did it.
@janine6 – whatever works best for you – mix it round, experiment and see what feels right for you.
@wellrounded – well put!
@Ciren – I am planning another fast day starting from Thursday evening until Saturday breakfast/lunch – would you like to pair up. I won’t give in if you won’t either?
Have a good day/night everyone – stay strong – tomorrow is another day.
Day 8 USA (Illinois) NFD
Yesterday was one of the weirdest eating days I have ever done. I called it my sugar high day. Had a piece of wonderful almond kringle for breakfast, but then wasn’t really hungry for a while. Had some peanuts and an apple mid-day, a hot dog for supper, then finished off my evening with a McDonald’s ice cream cone and some caramel popcorn.
Most all of those items would never have been on my ‘plate’ for months. I don’t exactly know what happened, but I won’t fret over it. I am still just trying to maintain 160. That is right at the high end of ‘normal’ BMI for my height.
Mflood23 – I decided months ago when I started 5:2 that my results would just have to speak for me to the worriers and detractors. That has borne true as I have lost nearly 30 pounds since mid-March. But like Coda recommended, for now just tell folks you’re not hungry or are really watching what you eat.
Onward and downward!
Georgia/USA/Day 8/NFD:
I am coasting along this month. Well at least it feels that way. I’m not working out as much as I had been. I think I’m starting to get too comfortable with my weight loss. I’m planning on ramping things up this week though. I feel great about my results and I want to keep it going. Have a great day everyone! And my fellow Americans, get out and vote!
Day 8 Italy – FD
I’m not out of the woods yet but so far I’ve eaten 200cals and I’m feeling good. This morning I had a big haircut and feel more like my old self. I’ve gone back really short and I love it…its the haircut that Slim Christmas Holly would have. So I’ve said goodbye to a bit of frumpy, grumpy Holly! Little bit at a time…trying for a bit of tummy next!
Tomorrow I’m going to start wearing my Jawbone again (Slim Christmas Holly wears hers all the time!), which was another good habit I had fallen out of!
Thanks for all the support, it really has made a world of difference. It seems virtual hugs from virtual friends are just as good as actual ones! Xx
Coda: Yes, I’ll pair up with you for a Friday fast-day. Together we can be STRONG!
My frozen organic bone broth has just been delivered. I thought I’d give it a try on fast days. I know we are supposed to cook our own…but 24-48 hours with the cooker on continuously and mostly unattended. My husband would go MAD!
It is supposed to do wonders for callogen loss (saggy skin etc) and arthritis (me again)!
Day8, FD,Canada
New day I am back after being sent to the corner for losing the thread yesterday. I am chastened,chagrined and determined to keep on keeping on.
Thankyou Action and Lael for noticing, just knowing that you all are fighting the same demons and mostly succeeding is helping me to get back on track today. Being accountable on this thread also invaluable!
AnneMarilyn,Biddie,MOTH,MissyMay,WellRounded,MFlood,Reid- All of your success inspiring me to “Keep the Fast” today
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@ciren – I do mine in the pressure cooker which cuts the time down a heck of a lot. I used to do it in slow cooker but I think I get the same results only quicker. I get chicken carcasses from the butcher and pressure cook them. Then I add the vegetables herbs etc to make a soup without the barley, lentils and peas. I strain it and freeze it in batches but out of interest where did you source your bone broth from?
So Ciren we are on for a buddy fast for an all day Friday – anyone else want to commit and pair up with someone to keep you focused. You can’t see them and they can’t see you so you have to keep going as you don’t want to let your partner down.
Day 8 : UK : NFD
I’ve decided to build my ‘willpower muscle’ so I’m not eating all day until the evening; trying to build momentum until I can do a complete liquid fast. I’m almost there. I am finding this a lot more difficult than this time last year but there are reasons so I’m not being hard on myself. I will just keep reading posts and each day is a new day to see how much I can build my ‘willpower muscle’.
Day 8 | Ohio, USA | NFD
Yesterday was my first and only FD fail in the 7 weeks I’ve been doing this. Election, up late waiting for indoor cat that got outside (she came back eventually) led to an end-of-day fail. I’m not going to get too worked up, but it is a good realization that stress can certainly mess with my eating and will.
I am planning a Friday fast @coda @ciren2. If anyone’s up for a buddy, let me know! I do need to get back on track.
Day 9 NZ FD
I’m finding it difficult to keep up with all the posts in such a large group but I’ll try to track back today so apologies if I miss anything important now, I wanted to get my post done before the day gets busy.
I’m fasting early, would normally be tomorrow but it’s Dads birthday so I’ve shifted my second fast….beauty of flexible 5:2!!!!
I haven’t weighed this month. My October challenge result of 500g gain nearly threw me off this wol I was so disappointed with it after following the guidelines, I haven’t counted NFD calories but Michael’s book says you don’t have to, so I’ve made sensible choices…mostly, but I have not given up anything, whether it’s this wol or some particular food or food group.
I just do my HIIT on FDs and other exercise on NFDs and try to be conscious of my food choices whilst staying relaxed
Turns out I’m thrilled I didn’t give up, I have no idea what I weigh but my favourite jeans that were soooo tight I couldn’t wear them anymore are comfortable again😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😌😌😊😊
I wore them all day yesterday and they fit just like they used to last year.
I’ve never owned scales until this year and relied on my clothes, with a sporadic weigh in on the gym scales maybe once or twice a year. I think for me that’s the system I need to stick with. Seeing a number on the scale has a massive impact on my mood and my self talk, if it’s down I’m good, a good person, with permission to do well, but sometimes that turns into permission to overeat, cos im losing so it’s ok??!!!??
if it’s up I’m bad, in a bad mood, unsuccessful fat ugly etc etc. even if it’s just a 100g
My clothes tell me I can stick with 5:2 and succeed. I don’t need the scales to tell me anything!
Hi Lanny36 – if only we could all free ourselves from the scale I think it would be so much better. They can have such a negative impact on our mind. Well done you.
Well done B2TF for keeping track of everyone – that will lighten the load somewhat. I know Coldpizza found the numbers on this challenge too much and is posting elsewhere so at least hasn’t given up completely which is good – maybe she will drop in from time to time.
Ciren – I am already thinking ahead for December and I know you had offered to be team leader but bearing in mind how hectic you will be with delivering all the Christmas cards and parcels – is it still feasible to manage the December challenge? If you wish to defer until January when it will be quieter please say. Maybe someone else will put their hand up. However if on the other hand it still suits you to do it – then thank you.
Day 8 UK NFD
Just reading the posts! I love “slim Christmas Holly”! Better than Holly that used the “F” word that we all understand! 😂😂😂😂made me smile!
Love all the posts and success stories so far in just one week.
NFD today. Had cake, co worker bought in homemade cake ( did have smaller slice than usually I would cut). Rude to refuse on NFD. Had omelette for lunch with salad and I’m stuffed. Cannot eat dinner! Has my stomach already shrunk or have I finally worked out I don’t need as much food as I thought I did?Riding this wave while it lasts🏄♀️. That’s what an FD teaches u!
And 1 hour gym session also! 🏋️♀️
Good luck all! X ✌️️
Day 8, NYC NFD
Election day!
Yesterday FD was fine I was really hungry in the evening.
Today i weighed myself and I was 158…last week I ended my fast days w 156 so goes to show even a couple of days not monotoring my tdee results in weight gain…I have noticed I gain and then I lose more each week. So hopefully by the end of 2/3 FD’s this week I will end up less than 156 lbs which was my weight after the Fas last week.
Day 8 – Cumbria UK – FD
The end of this FD is in sight and a good one despite the very cold weather today!
Went to a yoga class this evening and it had started to snow on the way home – nothing that is staying on the ground at village level but no doubt there will some more snow on the higher fells
Great reading all the posts – they are very encouraging and supportive when you feel as if you are flagging
THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT
Day 9 : Melbourne : FD
Good NFD yesterday. Thanks heaps to all for sharing your journeys. This forum really is a great way to start the day, and a fab go-to resource for motivation when struggling.
@mFlood I agree with the ‘less is more’ method that a few people have suggested. The more reasons/justification you give (talkative) sceptics on any subject, the more they feel compelled to try and change your mind. I just think about how different my stomach is feeling whilst fasting and quite truthfully say ‘oh, my stomach’s feeling a little weird today’.
Day 8 second post.
Coda and Ciren2 can I join you both on the Thu night to Sat morning (36h) fast? I was planning on fasting on Thu but I’m home that day – having a woodburning stove installed in my living room 🙂 I’m not good with fasting when I’m at home.
Ciren2 – thank you for the tip about organic bone broth place – I have some bones frozen but haven’t got round to making it yet. So I might try this out.
Today’s FD went ok. Tomorrow NFD, but might skip breakfast again.
Day 9 Wellington New Zealand NFD
Phew there are a lot of members in this group and it’s great to read all (well most) of the coments.
IN IT TTI: Well done you for being good in the naughty corner, it’s good to admit and discuss the times when we fall off the plan but it’s even more satisfying when we recognise a problem and make an effort not to let it occur again. And be assured we have all been there so the Naughty Corner can get quite busy some times 🙂
Keep up the great work everyone, you are never alone on your journy to skinny…
Day 8– Colorado, USA– NFD
VOTED!!
Went to the polls & did my civic duty. 🙂 Thankful for the freedom & the opportunity to have my one vote count!
Making my first batch of Bone Broth now. Has another 12 hours to simmer.
Curious how it will turn out. Hopefully I’ll like it because it seems so much more nutritious & healthful than store-bought bouillon cubes with MSG.
Thank you to whoever first posted the idea for bone broth in this thread… NorrieB? Coda? I’ll be sure to report back on how it turns out.
Just a thought I should have added in post above, there are people mentioning they are losing their posts before submitting.
The answer is once you start writing a post you can’t leave the page you are on before hitting “Submit” otherwise it will disappear, there is no “Save to Draft” facility on here.
One way around this is write your post as a Word Doc first if you need to refer back to previous pages on this site then once completed just copy and paste into this post area and Submit.
FD is coming to an end shortly. I worked out with weights this morning, clocked up 11,000 steps, drank lots of water and spent the afternoon reading and catching up on some TV. Like so many others, I find my FDs easier to manage than my NFDs but I will pay more attention to my food intake this week.
Looking forward to my 500 calorie dinner tonight.
@B2TF. I want to thank you for the amazing job you are doing keeping this thread going – not an easy task with so many participants. I can assure you that it is appreciated by one and all.
Day 8….. Florida…… NFD
Good day today! Calculated my calories for dinner, if I don’t go over 1200, I have to eat 850 calories before 7pm tonight. One hour away! I’m not going to make it!
Slower day at work, it was nice not to be so busy, I don’t have time to sit; however, boredom stuck so I cleaned out our overflow cupboard and it was so dusty in there, I can’t breathe through my nose anymore. Ugg! I hate allergies!
Soon, this election will be over. Kinda scared to turn on my TV. Curious as to who has the lead….. but scare to death to know! Hulu… is gonna have to do for another night!
Have a great night my friends!
Michelle
Day 9 – New Zealand – NFD
Have to get back to basics – in my case, three stars have to align for me to be in the right head space. 1. Water, 2. Sleep and 3 Exercise. I find if I have these three sorted I make good food choices on my NFD’s. Put on the pedometer this morning and walked the dog (even though it was raining), have finished my first bottle of water and will make sure that I don’t mindlessly watch TV tonight till some stupid hour. Accountability is a good thing – thanks everyone for being there.
Day 8 – Los Angeles – NFD
Was a little disappointed with the scale this morning. I know not to get to invested in one day but man, this is hard so I’m just looking for a little feedback from my body that is’s going to work. Otherwise, food going great. Had a healthy breakfast and lunch. Hopefully dinner will be great as well. Have to go out to a restaurant but will choose wisely and avoid the dreaded rolls.
Thanks for all the support and advice. Tomorrow is a fasting day so I will try and make a large vegetable soup for the evening and see if I’m able to sleep better.
MB
Day 9. NFD West Australia
Wow! Wow! and Wow!!
I was NiPE ( not in paid employment ) yesterday – we all work just sometimes do it for love not money but that’s a whole different thread – so thought I might make it a FD if the numbers added up or didn’t add up calorie-wise .
I had an orange and a slice of toast for breakfast at 7am, nothing until 3pm when I had a small egg and salad wrap ( in a small pita bread and rolled up), a flat white coffee ,then at dinner 1 slice of ham plus a small side salad and a banana and 3 pieces of chocolate.
Foolishly thought I might be well under my TDEE and could almost count it as a FD.
Idly decided to get an online calorie counter since I don’t usually actually count calories but just guess.
I was shocked at how many calories I was putting away on both FDs and NFDs – way way more than I had allowed for. The above came in at almost 1300 calories!!!
So am really re-thinking my FDs although they are often mostly tea, coffee and water with a little solid food – egg or small 95g tin tuna.
BUT …. jumped on the scales anyway this morning and at 76.3 kgs
YAY!! I am officially the thinnest I have been for 3 years – good on one level but a bit scary to think I allowed myself to become so slack in food choices and exercise for those 3 years.
The number on the scales is simply just that – a number. You can vary by up to 2 kgs daily so it is not the be all and end all. I usually use my waist measurement and clothes fit to see how I am actually going.
Good luck to all those lovely people who keep me on track and please please may the election be OVER.. ( apologies to all you folk from the US but we have more about your election than our own and I would love not to hear about the shenanigans of the various politicians!!)😊
Nov 8 – NFD – NC, USA
Great day! Thanks everyone for the responses to my coworker problem. I’ll just try to be low key and out of suspicion. Hah! Today was good, I stayed under TDEE. Gym this morning was 2 miles and chest workouts. Since I loaded up on carbs today, I’ll probably run longer tomorrow! So happy to be part of this group! Great job everyone 🙂
Day 9, Perth, Australia, NFD
Sorry I’ve been MIA for last couple of days. Both cramming for and taking exams. Another week and at least 3, maybe 4 depending on how my practical exam went yesterday, to go. I’ve decided not to worry about fasting during this period, cortisol is already running high, my body doesn’t really need the added stress of this. Once exams finish I’ll get back to it. The good news is I’ve been rather mindful of eating well, with lots of nutritious fruit and vegetables.
I’m sorry I don’t have time to read all the posts that I’ve missed, so I hope everyone is doing well.
Heads up B2tf that I may not get on here again until then end of next week. I’ll try my hardest though.
Day 8 – Melbourne Australia
Today is my 3rd fast day for the month.
i weighed myself this morning and i had lost 1kg 😀 so i am happy!
it was weird because i fasted on Monday and weighed myself Tuesday morning and i had lost basically nothing but then after a ‘normal’ day yesterday i lost 1kg this morning. i will try not to weigh myself more than once a week but i wanted to see how i was after a fast day. BUT i need to measure myself to see how i am really going in that department.
Anyways i have had a boiled egg and some chicken for lunch to hopefully get me through to dinner tonight.
i was proud of myself the other night, hubby walked into the bedroom with a block of cadbury chocolate offering me one small square, to which i said NO! and he kept trying to get me to eat it saying ‘one small square isn’t going to do anything to you’ but i was adamant and even asked him to support me in my weight loss attempts!! one small square might not do anything to me but who stops at one square!?!?!?! lol
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8 Nov 16