Nov 14 / NFD / NC,USA

I had a burger, fries, AND a milkshake today! We went to a place called NN Burger while out on a work trip and it was very, very good. I decided since I will probably only ever have it once in my life, plus Ive been doing really well food wise, I was gonna go all out! Haven’t had anything else today besides that, plus I ran 3 miles this morning before work and hiked a little while working. So I honestly think it’s fine! Definitely over TDEE I’d say, but totally worth it and back on the wagon tomorrow 🙂 I’ve had ONE sweet treat since Nov 1, today’s milkshake. It was salted caramel brownie, and it was terrific! However, I didn’t even finish it! I found that I didn’t want all of it which is WEIRD.

Also, I checked the scale this morning since it’s been a week since last weigh in – I’m down 4.6 lbs since the start of November:) so pumped!

Day 15, Australia FD

Day 15 – Switzerland – NFD

Lovely to read so many positive comments on this thread.

Yesterday was a hungry FD – I guess because I didn’t feed myself terribly sensibly on Sunday. @happymargo the two things I have found I must avoid on the eve of a FD are sugar and alcohol – even one snaffled chocolate can leave me feeling rubbish the next day. Then again, sometimes I can’t find a good reason, it’s just a tough day. OH was baking bread yesterday, which I couldn’t have until this morning, and that certainly made me dig deep.

After two weeks of improved accountability, I’m now going to try to work on my irritability- I can be very grumpy when I’m fasting and it’s not very fair on everyone else…

Day 15, FD, New Zealand. Another day off work as building was being checked by structural engineers, and I decided to forge ahead with a FD. It’s been absolutely fine, no hunger pangs at all, not even once tempted to nibble on anything in the pantry. Just had a clear chicken soup (260 cals) for dinner. I’ll see how I’m feeling in the morning as I may even do back-to-back FDs. This FD lark is definitely getting easier the more I do it! It certainly helps having this forum to check in with.

Day 15 nfd, had a great FD yesterday did no carbs an was under 500, I need to control my nfd phscologically I want to think like it’s a FD an BE healthy but by the time it gets to meal times I reach for the bread etc, I might try breaking the day into parts an trying the no carbs today as I feel stuck I have lost 3pd already but feel it’s not enough.
Any tips for nfd

Day 15 – Staffordshire UK – NFD

Wow half way through the month. Got on the scales this morning and it read 153lb (was 157.8lb on 1stNov) 😁

Had a headache during yesterday’s FD but thanks to the forum I know this does happen and will try to drink more next FD.

Day 15 Portugal FD
Just completed fitness blender 36 min strength training workout. Felt good. Need to really focus today and get through a FD after overeating for last 2 days!

Have a good day!

Day 15 – London, UK – NFD

Tough fast day yesterday for some reason, but got through it, which is the main thing I suppose

Day 15. Sussex. U.K.
FD.
Successful fast day yesterday. Water and one tea with milk all day. Count on us curry and herbal tea at 6pm. Great. So thought I would strike while the iron is hot and go for another 500cal fast today.
Good luck everyone.

Day 15 Surrey UK NFD 96.7 kg. Looking forward to this week, Take care and enjoy, everyone!

Day 15….. Florida…… NFD

First and foremost….. Thank you everyone for helping me through my low spot. I’m feeling better about the spot I’m in…. I’m going to push through and hopefully I’ll be driving this wagon soon….. lol
Today, is an official weight in day…. I’m down another 1.8lbs for a total of 8lbs in the short three weeks since I’ve started again. I started a week before the Nov. challenge.
I’m two lbs away from my first short term goal of 10lbs by Dec. 1st.
Today, is also a NFD…. you think I would enjoy days like this. Days where I’m free to have basically what ever I want but I’m finding days like this to be not fun at all. I really do believe, I over think and analyze food. Seriously, I think about food all day long. What kind, how many calories, etc……
Anyways….
on with my day!
Michelle

D15, Melbourne, Australia, NFD

My NFDs now seem to be at least 16:8 days. I’m just not I interested in breakfast anymore and really like the fast aspect knowing the good it’s doing my body. I’ve been reconditioned after listening to Jason Fung and don’t think I’ll ever be a grazer again. Down insulin down. It’s like trying not to wake the sleeping dog!☺️
Thoughts and prayers to all Christchurchians and all those effected by the recent events. 😘

Hi all UK FD

@lilymartin – I checked mfp and there is a tea with semi-skimmed milk for 35 cals which is what I use.

@Ciren please do not fret – I was concerned with December being Royal Mail’s busiest times that it would put you under too much pressure. You would do a great job so no worries on that count and we are all grown ups, as you say it would go with its own momentum. If you are ok I think we will put it out there for someone to offer and do December in your place and you could maybe do January or February? What do others think? – any offers to run December’s challenge? Action? Failing no offers we will just set up and run free lol.

@Action are you in contact with Chipmunk? Just wondering if they were ok after the earthquake?

DAY 15, NFD,Canada
Hey CanadianDublin, yes I noticed the same thing, wow, it is a strange sensation. And i’ve also noticed since I am not obsessing about food all the time, that I have more energy for other things like finally getting to my never ending chore list, ha ha.

Inspirational quote:

Being on a diet is like being in a marriage, you can’t cheat on it and expect it to work.

Day 15 / Tweed Coast Australia / NFD

Well, it’s technically Day 16 because it is now after midnight, but since I haven’t gone to bed yet, it is still ‘Day 15’ for me. I’ve been up working on assignments for my course of study. I’ve been doing this so much lately that I’m really feeling at a sleep deficit. Not good for fasting and feeling nourished.

Day 15. Florida USA. FD
24 hours into my back to back fat looking at brunch tomorrow great sleep last night aerobics yesterday yoga tonight just a very mellow couple of days.
have a good day everyone

Day 15/FD/GEORGIA

Day 15, USA, Missouri Ozarks, Fasting

Hard to believe the month is half gone. Everything is going well, ate salad, a little lasagna and garlic bread last night – nothing else all day. Drank lots of water and tea. Got in all my exercise. Didn’t sleep too well, woke up at 1:00, when that happens I usually press the sixty minute sleep button on the radio and listen to talk radio and immediately fall back to sleep. WELL, last night the tv was still on, I couldn’t find the remote in the bed anywhere and didn’t want to wake up the hubby so I watched a two hour infomercial on the Total Gym ! Didn’t want to wander around in the dark looking for the off buttons on the new tv (is there even one anymore) and satellite receiver.

When my husband finally roused a bit around 3 a.m. I found the remote under his pillow !!!!!!!!!!!

But, it’s all good – we had a laugh about it. And I learned a lot like Chuck Norris is 75 and his wife is 53. who knew?

Enjoy your day, all.

Day 15 | NFD | Bucks UK

1.5lb loss 😊

I have been on the program since May 1st. I’ve gone from 208 lb. to 193 (roughly). In September I actually went down to 189 lb., went to a wedding and of course gained some pounds. But know I find myself stuck, even gained a pound-and-a-half in a week.

I don’t know how to unstuck my system…any suggestions.

@marcies – first of all, you know this way of eating works for you. You can make it work for you again!

I went from 227lbs to 198lbs last year, then spent six months notionally doing 5:2 but in reality cutting corners, not being very honest with myself on NFDs, never properly keeping track of what I ate. I got very frustrated that I stayed about the same weight, give or take a few kgs. Now I’ve gone ‘back to basics’ and I’m heading in a healthy direction again, thanks to support on this thread, and a renewed sense of accountability for what I eat.

If I were you, I’d set myself a finite time frame, say from tomorrow until the end of the month. Two weeks to really focus on yourself and what/how you eat. Take your weight and measurements today, and use the tools on this site to work out your TDEE based on no exercise. Decide on 4:3 or 5:2 depending on what worked best for you before. Plan in advance what you will eat each day and log every mouthful, either in a food diary or MyFitnessPal – again, whatever works best for you. Ensure you stay within TDEE on NFDs and 1/4 of that for FDs. The Mediterranean eating plan on the blood sugar diet website is great for healthy eating guidelines to help FDs float past.

Good luck!

Day 15– Colorado, USA– NFD

Whew!! Made it thru my Fast yesterday. Oddly, it was one of my toughest!

B2tF & moth– Thanks for your suggestions.
Made my “go to” emergency food yesterday: Pistachios. They have protein & healthy fats, plus salty (so “oomph” of flavor & helps with Fast Day headaches.) Also, since they’re in shells, eating takes effort. Slowed me down so didn’t eat too many.

moth– So my “yay me” was: I made it through a tough FD. And still haven’t had breakfast yet. Holding off till lunch to extend my low-insulin, fat-burning time!

and…exhale & Sarah — you got me wondering if my red wine with dinner on Saturday & Sunday’s NFDs made my Monday FD rougher. Hmmm? You’ve given me something to watch out for!

MissyMay– great progress! I have found when I get FD headaches, it’s not just a matter of dehydration, it’s also electrolytes needed. My FD headache cure includes fluids, and also bone broth/ bouillon for sodium, potassium, etc. Hope it works for you too.

CanadianinDublin– haha! I like your idea of “deluxe FD with less restrictions.” Hope it goes well for you.

Also, I have found with 5:2 plus lower carb eating, my sugar cravings finally went away. I never would’ve believed it possible.
Last Friday the only chair open in the worker break room was directly next to a giant box of amazing bakery fresh donuts. The air was so thick with sugar, you could almost taste it just by inhaling….and I did NOT even consider taking a donut. Not even a bite. No interest. An AMAZING change for me!!

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In it – really like that quote!

@marcies – just get back into the rhythm again of 5:2 and keep doing it – it will fall into place again.

For those of you that are finding you are obsessing just a few thoughts and forgive me as I ramble – this is not an exact science and as long as you have a rough idea ie a doughnut has an estimated 400 calories and you are not thinking 100 should cover it. All food has variables a medium sized apple could have more or less the estimated calories depending on lots of factors, the sweetness, the variety, the size, what does constitute medium – my medium, may be someones else small/large – a calorie is how you measure a unit of energy just that a measurement. If you are getting obsessive about the scales – then stop using them and go by how your clothes feel, again weight fluctuation can be for so many reasons. I was 161 lbs on Saturday morning – now I know I had dinner out Saturday evening (as I volunteered to drive no drink taken just lots of water) yes I had a wee chocolate bun on Sunday and although I didn’t have breakfast or lunch on Monday I was over my 1/4 tdee for a fast day and sneaked another chocolate bun in (they were calling me would be rude not to). I thought I would just out of interest step on the scales this morning and I was just over 164 lbs can’t remember if it was 1/2 or 1/4 over – so over 3 lbs heavier but its not my official weigh day so I noted it, took a breath in and then got on with my day. Seriously you need to lighten up a little on yourselves as obsession is not good for stress levels which can cause even more problems. Just go back to basics, 2 fast days and healthy eating on the other 5, eating mindfully. We have to go with the flow at times – the more we stress over something the further we seem to go from our goal. We want it, and we want it now will not work. Many people want a change but don’t want to change – if you don’t like where you are or how you feel, what are you going to do about it? For some planning meals ahead for both fd’s and nfd’s may be an answer. They know exactly what they will have on a fd but don’t plan the same for nfds?

DAY 16 WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND NFD

At last the sun is shining again, amazing what a differnce it makes

CODA: Haven’t seen or heard from Chipmunk for a while and I don’t have any contact details for her, I’ll ask around some other friends I know and let you know. BTW what was that little entry /\ /\ above “Action ?” I didn’t understand it !!! From past experience a December Challenge sort of finishes around the 23rd because traditionally the last 2 weeks look after themselves then we could pick up the momentum again come start of January.

Anyway our Inspiration for the day is a nice simple one:

“It’s not who you think you are that holds you back; it’s who you think you’re not.”

This is all about self belief and we all tend to belittle ourselves and not see ourselves as the CHAMPIONS and amazing people that we are. How many on this Forum, 100 plus people maybe. That makes YOU one of 100 CHAMPIONS who are actually getting off your bums to better yourself and embrace a better WOL. There are many millions of others who just don’t care and do nothing about improving their WOL.

So get rid of that negative image of yourself and replace it with the positive attitude of “I can do anything that I set my mind to” because by just being on this Forum makes you unique. Take time to pat yourself on the back for a minute and listen to this to remind yourself how special we all are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M

US SC Day 15 NFD. FD went well yesterday. Plan on another one tomorrow.