Good morning, lovely people.

Day 18, London, FD (last minute decision to fast, to create some “credit” for the weekend. Quickly boiled some veg and liquidised them, before going to work, and voila- I have my veg soup for the day).

Adding to Coda’s frozen grapes idea- frozen berries work well, too. Also good for perking up plain yoghurt or throwing in together with frozen banana and blitzing into an ice-cream.

@richard67- how do you eat (or drink?) the egg white in a carton?

@In it to thin it- really liked the “accurate journal” line.

@and… exhale- I’m curious why are you giving up coffee? I have not missed some fasting requirement, have I? (Everyone is different, but I find that the “va banque” approach (all or nothing) usually backfires. With me, anyway.)

I will be on for December challenge, too, if there is one; though my aim for December would probably be simply not to gain weight (ha, low expectations are the secret of happiness, right?:-)).

Have a good day.

Day 18 Brisbane Australia FD
First time I have attempted 4:3 instead of 5:2. For some reason I really struggled today- up until now I have managed realatively easily on fast days – I wander why because I introduced a 3 rd one it was that much harder. It’s not as though I am starving myself. I has 200 cal for breakfast & struggled to get through to dinner when I had my 300, but still feeling hungry. May need to retire early!

Day 18 Cornwall UK liquid only fast day.

So far so good! Keeping busy been on my static bike hit, 30mjns pilates and cleaning and will change bedding! Waiting for a weather window to take the dog out for a good walk. He goes back to owners tomorrow and I’ll miss walks 3/4 times a day! Though I usually do one good walk a day!

Bone broth is ready and will have one portion about 1pm, so far water, tea and coffee.

Best of luck to all friday fasters!

Day 18 / Tweed Coast Australia / FD

Fast day almost over since it is nearly bedtime. Went well, even though hungrier than usual due to lack of sleep.

Gozo, Malta

2nd post

Back2thefuture congratulations on reaching your healthy BMI range. That’s truly one successful story!

Day 18…. Florida…. FD

I realized this morning, I forget to post yesterday, my apologies!

Yesterday was a NFD, that were sideways….. I feeling the pain this morning.
I had to take the boys to the airport, they had to be there by 4am for a 6 am flight. We’re a hour away from the airport, so, we left by 3am. Getting up that early my body clock made me hungry by 6 am. Then it was all downhill from there…. Thank goodness, today is FD. I’m really beginning not to like or even enjoy NFD.

It’s so odd not having my husband and my youngest around, it’s so quiet! I didn’t realize that with no one to turn lights, or television on, how dark the house gets. How little dishes there in the sink to be washed, or how much work it takes to take care of the animals, the garden and the garbage.
I forgot to put the garbage out at the curb, until I heard the truck. Watered the garden in my night clothes because I realized at 9:30, I didn’t do it. The dog had me up at 4:30 because I didn’t take him out before hitting the sack.
Oh my how, I appreciate the little things they do, to keep this home afloat.
So, I’ve devised a plan…. I set 5 alarms on my phone with corresponding notes.
6pm turn on lights and tv…. I don’t watch TV maybe the sound will help!
7pm water the garden
8 am and 10 pm… take dog out for work and before
Sunday at 9pm take garage to curb for Mon pick up.
I’m sure I’ll be adding to this….. lol
Well…. must be off work today
Have a great day!

Georgia/USA/Day18/NFD:

It’s Friday !! YAY! I have lots of plans this weekend with my significant other. A Wedding Reception Saturday and a pre-Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. Gonna try my best to hold it together. My next fast day isn’t until Monday. I noticed lately that I have been quite indulgent on my days off. I’m trying to curb those impulses. This weekend will be a good test for nest week’s Thanksgiving holiday. I don’t usually go in too hard on the holidays, but this year I feel like I have a lot to prove to myself.

Day 18 West Oz second post NFD
My new mantra is ‘ Food is NOT a reward for fasting!!’
Have the munchies today and having to try very hard not to overeat my TDEE.🙄

Day 18 – Canada- NFD

lilymartin – You are so right – “food is not a reward for fasting” – in fact, it shouldn’t be a reward for anything. We must try harder.

Have a good day everyone. Sun is shining here and it’s supposed to be a warm day.

London | Day 18 | NFD post 36h fast

A Quick check-in. Sorry will do a catch up post later. Hope my other fellow fasters did ok.
Broke fast around 10am – so ~38hrs fasted. Feeling fine. Could have fasted for longer, but I’m donating blood later this evening, so want to make sure I’m fit for that. Drinking lots of water to keep my self hydrated etc.

Checked weight 65kg – Only 0.1kg down from my previous 36h fast. But, hey I’m OK with slow as long as it’s steady.

Missing exercise big time! Starting the 30-day yoga challenge this weekend.

Good luck all.

Day 18. Sussex U.K.
NFD
Slipped up yesterday evening, after 3 excellent days. Over by about 400 on my TDEE. Something spiked the insulin. I think maybe butternut squash soup. Then dried apricots etc. Otherwise ok and weigh in this am was 12.10.
Bttf – congratulations you must be over the moon. Healthy bmi. Great

Hi all UK day 18 fd

My fast from last night has gone better than previous attempt, nothing but water and coffee so far and lots of trips to the loo. The plan for tonight was to visit friends before they head to Oz for 6 months and we would bring a Chinese take away with us. However as last night I failed to prepare, I have ordered a small prawn noodle stir fry from a healthy eats place, that I will bring along in place of a Chinese for me. I will also bring one of the mini bottles of wine (one glass size) hopefully I won’t be tempted by any of the crisps and nibbles they are sure to have (I will bring some carrot and celery sticks with maybe an avocado dip just in case)and hopefully will not be tempted by any more wine – may also bring a bottle of fizzy water so I have a backup plan. If I stick to this I could still be within 5oo cals or close to. I really want to make some progress and see another lower number on the scale if not tomorrow then certainly by the end of the month. In order to do that I need to prepare and be prepared to change.

Have a good weekend everyone – enjoy but be mindful and if the worst comes to the worst and you have a ‘screw it’ moment enjoy it but get back on track as soon as you can.

2nd post – thought I would also share my plans for holidays next year. As it is going to be a milestone one for me (shhhhh but I’ll be 60) and I have always wanted to see Montana/Rockies and my OH has always wanted to have a train journey – so we thought we would combine both and are looking at the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle stopping at Glacier National Park. Has anyone ever done this? In the early stages of planning. I so want to be at goal by the time we go (possibly June). Certainly something to keep in my mind over the festive season. Feeling excited!

Coda you sound well prepared for this evening, sure you can do it!
Planning your trip will be amazing and certainly one I would love to do! Good luck.

Well still on liquids, I’ve cleaned changed bedding and taken tbe dog for 2 long walks, just going to have some bone broth and one more to sup later while OH has his supper! I will also give myself a manicure as I can’t eat while doing that!!

Children in need night so will watch that and cry as usual! Have donated and OH also. Will get an early night if I start to get tempted!

Good luck all! Onwards and Down!

Day 18 – London, UK – FD

My good week has carried on after the busy-ness of w/e and early week. I have dinner out tomorrow evening and Sunday evening, was thinking of trying 24hr fasts between evening meals, anyone tried that before? I was thinking on ending FD with dinner this evening which would be 24hrs, then the same tomorrow and Sunday. Thought it might be a reasonable way to deal with dinners out. Will keep you posted how it all goes. Weigh day today and v happy with 3kgs off, since 1st Nov., and clothes feeling looser!

@coda – sounds like a great trip you’re planning!

b2tf – amazing to get you BMI down that amount since April

Ciren2 – major achievement too, well done, especially when you’ve been carrying that extra weight for 38 years, must feel amazing!!

It’s so interesting reading everyone’s successes and also the struggles we all go through at various times. Thanks you all…..”if you can’t be good, be careful”, as my Granny always said!!

Day 18 – 2nd post for today

Fluids only FD going OK – have just been catching up with the posts to keep me in check!

Well done on the impressive weight loss @ Helsbelsjoe @sarah57 @back2thefuture
@Illymartin – what a great attitude and also love your quote for today
@patti67 – my sympathies regarding your slight setback – I did exactly the same yesterday evening but have got back on the horse as they say with a low calorie fluid only FD today – hope we both succeed
@coda – hope your plans for the evening work – great job in thinking and planning ahead
@ciren2 – what sad news for you to come home to – my thoughts are with you and your husband but great news regarding being back at your goal weight

I’m hoping to stay strong and carry on this fluid only 36hr FD – started at 2300hrs yesterday and not planning on breaking my fast until 1100hrs tomorrow

Well done to all and positive vibes to those who are struggling – we will get there

Good night

@alanix 24hrs is what I have been doing. Started wed evening after evening meal, had small meal Thursday but could have done better and again nothing until this evening. I was however so cold I had a bowl of bone broth when I got home to warm me up. Hope I keep to my plans.

@Ciren so sorry to hear of the upsets in the family. Difficult times ahead – stay strong as you will face them better if you stay in control of things you do have control over. Hugs

Day 18– Colorado, USA- NFD

No change in weight from last week, but that makes sense because I ended up with 6:1 instead of 5:2. Next week will be much better, for sure. Back to 5:2 and carefully counting calories on my Lose It app.

US SC Day 18 NFD. Was supposed to be a fast day but caved around 2 pm. Don’t know why. I will do one tomorrow instead.

Day 19 Melbourne NFD
Slipped a bit last night, probably over TDEE but not a blowout. Now just have to stay strong over the weekend.
Best of wishes to you all, for happy weekend eating or fasting.

Day 18…. Florida….FD

I missed a day, so it’s taking me some time to reply to those who mentioned me… Sorry!
Song bird…… I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks it’s getting eerily dark lately, I’m over day light saving thing the states practice.

FD went well today…. didn’t get enough water in but still pushing forward.
Quick question…. maybe a bit to much info but here it goes.
Lately, I’ve been noticing that my belly is a bit up set after a NFD, but is fine after a FD. It’s been happening all week. I fast MWF so Tu and Thur. days my belly is quiet as a church mouse but M,W, F Sat. And Sun mornings I wake up sick to my stomach. I’m thinking, it’s something, I eat on my NFD that has got me. But I’m not eating anything that I haven’t eaten before. Anyone else have this?

Day 19 FD West Oz
EEEkkkk!!! Doing a 16:8 today. Have visitors all weekend. But yesterday was not near my computer so did the usual guesstimating for my TDEE. When I arrived home last night plugged in the figures and was not happy to see that I was 700 calories over my TDEE. Breakfast was 2 scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast ( no butter cream or milk in eggs) with 1/2 medium cooked tomato, 1/2 orange, 1/2 pear. Slice of toast with 1 tbsp jam ( usually don’t eat toast or jam but staying with friends…)
Lunch was a small white ( no choice ) turkey ,sprout and tomato roll/bun, no dressing.
Dinner : 2 small pieces shaved ham – less than 1 oz – 1 small tomato, 2 olives, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cup homemade tomato sauce, 1/2 cup broccoli with a smidge of feta( 1 cm x 1 cm cube) eaten on a bread and butter ( side) plate to control portion size, 1 slice multigrain bread.
Snack : 8 cashews ( counted), 1 cup popcorn – no salt or butter, just popcorn, 2 small 15 gm chocolate frogs.
Normally I wouldn’t have eaten all that bread . I often don’t have any bread in a day. Have not eaten jam for years! Would not normally eat the snacks but it has shown me why I need to keep on track with the calorie counting for a while longer!! If I overeat by 700 calories on my NFDs daily x 7 = 4900 calories extra per week it is no wonder that my scales are sometimes not heading in the right direction!
Adding my Congratulations to Bttf, sarah57, Helbelsjoe for their successes – well done!
Ciren2 – thoughts and prayers with your family at this awful time. Stay strong, lots of worldwide friends thinking of you.
judytoronto – re hunger pangs, I find I drink lots of glasses of water, sometimes 2 or 3 in a row or have a cup of black tea or hot water with a squeeze of lemon juice. Sometimes a coffee with a little milk can take the edge off your appetite. A fairly low calorie snack is popcorn with NOTHING added but I do measure it to make sure I don’t eat too much. I also chew sugarless gum if all else fails. Apparently it is good for removing plaque too so winning on all fronts! Good luck
Happy weekend to you all. Again, thanks for your support by posts.

Nov 18 / FD / NC, USA

Today I drove 7 hours home to my boyfriends house first for him to exclaim, “You look skinny!!” What a great feeling. Today was pretty easy not to eat because I had 2 appointments and had to drive home the rest of the day. I did have some a few tortilla chips and guac a minute ago because I haven’t eaten and I’m ravenous (some emergency stuff came up and I am watching a baby). Trying to decide if I should have a PB sandwich and call it a day since we haven’t gotten groceries yet. Anyway, here’s my check in! NFD tomorrow. Going to try really hard not to butcher this week since I’m home. Good luck everyone, I know I need it!

Day 19 – Staffordshire UK – NFD