DAY 9, NYC, NFD

I was doing well eating well under my TDEE and then it all went haywire after watching the elections…which is not really an excuse!
I have a FD tomorrow which i never find difficult but I definitely have to clean up these NFD’s because it clearly just keeps me hovering at the same weight with very slow weight loss. Since I lose weight then go up again then go down again…i would be interested to see if i go down lower at the end of this week, which will prove my theory that actually my weight loss has been consistent but that the pattern is one of going up and down with an overall trend of down.

Day 10. : NFD. : Melbourne Aus

Just woken up and was lying there worrying about NFDs… I identify with your thoughts, Mazzie 10, that NFDs have to be kept very clean. They are harder than FDs, I think because FDs are highly specific, whereas NFDs have a certain fuzziness that encourages laxness in monitoring intake. I actually feel a bit ‘scared’ on NFDs, because I want to eat and enjoy food, but I don’t want to overdo it and be doing all the hard work of FDs for nothing – too demoralising.

I have been logging everything I eat every day so far, but am wondering how long it will take to settle into a less conscious pattern of eating lightly on NFDs. I know, I know, Rome wasn’t built in a day…I have to undo the bad patterning of years and ingrain new good habits. I think I’m having a down moment 😕 that will dissipate with coffee. Thank goodness for you all on this forum – it’s helping enormously! Best of luck today to all.

Day 9 – USA (WA) NFD

Busy post election day but keeping on track.

@B2TF. Congratulations on your weight-loss and your BMI. You are getting there at it just goes to show that she slow and steady wins the race. 👏👏

Day 9….. Florida….. FD

All in all today ended up being a good day! Didn’t really feel like doing much, but I pulled my big girl pants up and pushed through.
I am thinking I ended my day with around 500 calories, not sure, as the husband made a fantastic dinner. My portions were small but it was hard to calculate just what I was eating. I’m still counting it as FD regardless!

Well…. I can’t believe it but I don’t have much to report on this evening.

Cheers!
Michelle

Australia Day 10 FD – yesterday I was able to stick close to my TDEE but today I am so hungry! I had a small frittata for breakfast (approx 200 cals) and will have fresh vietnamese smoked salmon rolls for lunch (approx 250 cals) so hopefully that will be enough and within my 500 cals. While I’d rather be able to have only miso soup for lunch I am really hungry and worried that if I don’t have lunch I will pig out when I get home tonight. Strategies, strategies …

Nov 9 – NFD – NC, USA

Today tested my will power! There was a potluck at work, people brought candy and cookies and chocolate, AND a girl came in with delicious donuts for everyone to cheer us up from the election. And guess what? I didn’t eat a single. One. How crazy? I’m a huge sweets person. This never happens. I was kind of sad at first that I didn’t have any. I made a goal to have no sweets until Thanksgiving. So far I’ve been a week and a half! Which is extremely good for me! Anyway, later I realized as I was eating my apple that I was so glad I didn’t have that stuff! I didn’t want it in my body, for my health, regardless of if I craved it. I powered through and I impressed myself. Haha! Anyway, Im pretty sure I stayed under TDEE today at ~1600 cals, & no gym today because I decided it was a rest day. My next FD is Friday! Looking forward to it!

Day 10 NFD NZ
Carried my fast over until 1.30pm today, total 42hoirs with 450cals so im pretty happy with that especially considering I still wasn’t particularly hungry
Out for dinner tonight for Dads birthday, will be driving so no alcohol calories
May have dessert if I feel like it but mostly looking forward to a delicious meal and company
Walked to work and home for lunch then back to work and home later so less intense exercise than usual but still adds up to just over 1hour

Day 9, US, NFD

Day 10 England NFD
Good morning 😊
Interesting NFD day yesterday. I really wasn’t hungry, ate very little – had 2 sensible meals and very little snacking and it didn’t bother me at all. In complete contrast to FD which frankly I’m starting to dislike. It’s to do with the fact that I’m rebelling against the rules – when I know I’m not supposed to eat the wrong food it becomes much more desirable! C’est le vie I guess.
Meanwhile, weight has slipped down again – I’m aware I’m weighing myself more than I need to but I’m approaching a milestone & I want to see that magical number. And no IBS either.
Win Win!

Day 10 NFD Country West Australia

Never ever ever again !!! Yesterday was supposed to be a NFD but I started the day with just an orange, 2 tbspns natural yoghurt and same of blueberries. Got really busy at work and thought I might as well make it a FD. Which was fine, except I ended the day with 2 hours of intense tennis.
I ignored the post match drinks and though I felt hungry ( and that I had probably earned it) I didn’t have so much as a bite of supper.
Went to bed feeling very pleased with myself – and woke this morning with a very bad headache which is still with me 6 hours later.😞
I have never been able to do the 40 hour famine or similar fasts as I end up with headaches.
So re exercise on FDs , for me I will either increase my food intake or not exercise so intensely.
Counting calories for a short while is something I plan to do. Although it is a pain it really keeps me on track.
I suspect some of us who aren’t losing weight that quickly are actually eating more calories than we think we are. I know I was before I calculated accurately.
500 calories is seriously not a lot. Even 1500 calories doesn’t let you eat a lot!
Happy healthy day and SO glad the election is over!!

Day 10 / Tweed Coast Australia / NFD

Ciren 2, thanks for sharing about your 5:2 journey and how our paths have been similar. Yes, emotional and stress eating is my current 5:2 theme and I too feel this challenge on an almost daily basis!

Not sure this belongs in this thread, but since I’m here I’ll write about today’s saga: I felt livid, so angry for the first time in I don’t know how long?! I stormed out of a room and left a friend sitting there! I couldn’t help myself. I felt a combination of anger and hurt and to the point of shaking and knew I’d create a scene by lashing out if I didn’t leave. As I observed this I realized how ‘clear’ I felt and realized how rarely I feel that way in response to challenging situations! I instead have the tendency to feel only sudden gnawing hunger, followed by bingeing and only after the binge, when I’m feeling physically awful do I realize that maybe I was angry or hurt in the first place. Though it was uncomfortable, feeling the anger was heaps better than the gnawing hunger and I feel it is one step closer to both healing and resolution.

I trust that I’ll be able to resolve the anger with the person I feel angry toward. I’m not out to be self righteous or win. However, I do want to honor myself and my feelings.

For me maintenance is turning out to be like my own best psychotherapy!

Anyway, I’m happy with how and what I ate today!

Day 10 Italy – NFD
I’m up for the Fast team Friday. It might be just the thing to help me get a good liquid only fast under my belt after a long time.
Congratulations back2thefuture great results! So happy for you
Some great posts lately, I found Action Hero very thought provoking, I see myself in some of the things you mentioned and will definitely try and look closer about how I deal with stuff, great food for thought so to speak.
BiddieV, i feel your pain! Trust me, the great thing about a down moment is that you come out on the other side feeling great. Use it as a moment to reassess how you’re eating, dealing with things. Keep going, maybe with a little tweak here and there and you’ll be stronger and closer to where you want to be
Mflood your will power muscles must be huge! I’m seriously impressed
Lily Martin did you drink enough water?
Latchia I’m a bored eater too, I have a list of 15 minute jobs that I keep to hand near the pantry. When I go grazing I try to do a little job, a phone call that needs doing, a small housework thing, nothing too big but just enough to distract me, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t but worth a try. That and I brush my teeth, when I have that lovely zingy taste in my mouth I don’t really want to eat for a while after!
I’m sure you’ll resolve that problem with the other person Lael, a huge well done for getting angry! We so often absorb these things instead of dealing with them head on, you will have done yourself a world of good by putting yourself first. We forget how important we are.
Such a positive vibe on here at the moment, I love you all xx thankyou

Day 10 UK NFD

DAY 10 DAY 10 DAY 10.
Can you tell how happy I am.😀 I have never stuck to a ” eating plan” so long. So I wll celebrate by adding myself to your Thursday to Saturday challenge! I admit I was hesitant 😕 but it’s a challenge, if it was easy it wouldn’t be a challenge. Feel I need a little boost so I don’t get lax. Come so far already, one third down! Bring it on. Happy day all. X

Day 10 / NZ / FD
Apologies for not posting yesterday – hit a low patch. Back on track today – good FD, lots of water + exercise. Had a few wobbles throughout the day but have made it through and feeling much better.

Take care all. Xxx

Day 10 London UK NFD

well yesterday turned into a FD in the end with a 24 hour fast so that’s me done for the week but will continue to do 16:8 with the exception of Sunday.

Me again
Can I just get some clarification, today is my fast day so I ate at 7pm yesterday, the way I do it is that means I know don’t eat until breakfast tomorrow, at 7am (well only my 500 cals) does this mean I’m fasting for longer than I should, I just miss out three meals? Help/advice please? Thanks

@ Helsbelsjoe yes that’s the way I do FDs. It’s really 36hrs with 1/4 of your TDEE (usually around 500kcals : all explained in the How it Works section above). The trick is to find a way to divide up your 500kcals so that you don’t get hungry. Good luck!

Day 10 UK nfd

16/8 again today fasting until suppertime. Fast day tomorrow. Not weighed for a while but will do in the morning and log it in my post.Oh yes and must take measurements!

A very busy day again today, I’ll need a few days to catch up on posts! Apologies for not responding.

Good luck everyone, stay strong. New mantra eat like a slim person, cos I am!!!

Day 10: Dublin FD
Good morning all,well managed not to trump my FD yesterday 😉 did have a glass of red though so over my 500 cals by a bit. Agree with Action- so easy to find excuses not to follow the plan. What was good is that I made a conscious decision and made a decision that I” happy with and take responsibility for. Did 40 mins in the gym (before not after!) to compensate!

Dubliner in USA!- lol- I’m based near Trinity
College here, how about you? What part of Dublin are you from?

Advice for bored eating requested – I do this a lot too. I read a great essay by Adam Phillips on the meaning and positive value of boredom. If we don’t respond with knee jerk reaction – which we do to avoid the discomfort and edgy feelings associated with boredom- we can just sit with it and find out what it is trying to communicate to us. Often deep learning about our true desires and wishes come to the surface if we sit with it long enough and reflect t on it. In my case I have discovered that I need more challenge and intellectual stimulation in my life – reaching for food and wine automatically was concealing this – so I have applied to further my research interests and have completed my proposal. Reach for a book rather than the extra nibbles!!! And much happier and more fulfilled as a result!

Another challenger asked for advice re insomnia- what works a treat for me is nightly soluble magnesium. Dissolve a teaspoon in warm water before hitting the bed – and lights and devices off/out of the room!!

UK day 10 NFD, Pleased I was able to resist the urge at midday ,for me staying on liquids til dinner is the best way , I can then really enjoy a 500 cal meal . Onwards ….x

Hi Holly
thanks for your post and comments.
I replied about 2 hours ago but post seems to again have disappeared into the ether!
I read a post about how to combat boredom for people who eat when bored but I can’t seem to find that either.

Yes I drank about 2- 3 litres of water. I drink plenty anyway – long time habit- but especially on FDs so I feel full and don’t reach for something to eat!
My headache has finally gone after a small salad, a bread roll ( bun), and 2 panadol.
There is a lot of bad news in the media. But it is nice to belong to this community of lovely helpful people who are happy to share their struggles while we try to change our eating habits and aim for a healthier lifestyle while supporting one another. Now that’s GOOD news.
One thing that is of concern to me is that people say ‘ I was “bad” yesterday’ or similar for eating a certain food or for not making it to the end of a FD.
No-one is ‘bad’ for making poor food choices. Food is food is food. Yes we all make poor or unhealthy choices at times but that is simply our choice .It doesn’t reflect on the ‘ goodness’ or ‘badness’ of a person.
There are no ‘bad’ people here.

Day 10, Australia FD
B2b fast nearly over. It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting, ate 340 calories today and less than 200 yesterday. I am looking forward to breakfast tomorrow though, and hopefully a shift on the scales. Plan to eat mindfully and steer clear of bread and processed food tomorrow and hopefully the weekend too.

B2tf, congratulations on your loss, and I’m pretty sure it was you about the goal. Makes sense to me and hopefully I get closer than I would have otherwise.

Good luck to all fasting tomorrow, sounds like a nice group.

Extra post – well I had some plain, low carb veges tonight and a cup of black tea so a successful FD. I have been really h gray all day so it has been a real struggle but I made it. Phew! 🙂