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Perth, Australia, Day 25, NFD
Happy Thanksgiving. While it is Fri here, I know I’m just sneaking in with my well wishes to the Americans with it still being Thursday. Hope you all had a lovely day.
I weighed myself yesterday, and I’m 1.6kg down from the start of the month. I’m ok with that. It’s the right direction and I didn’t fast for over 2 weeks and I ate out a lot this month. Overall in 8 weeks, that’s a 6.4kg loss, so pretty pleased with that.
This weekend will likely see a move in the wrong direction but we will wait and see.
Happy fasting for those attempting today
Day 25 : Melbourne : NFD
@grammaspice – I read your profile and yes, I have had a similar experience, it used to be easy to lose a few pounds/kilos but somehow got much harder around late 50s, darnit! Also, I suspect that I’ve got a bit hard-boiled and just want what I want, when I want it – not a good attitude for weight loss. I’m trying to focus on the health aspects of this WOL to add motivation. To my amazement, my BP has dropped from 155/85 un-medicated to 123/73 un-med since fasting. I was taking a low-dose medication for it, but have stopped and can’t wait to see the Dr again to have it measured there. I HateHate taking medication on a regular basis and will be super happy if I don’t have to continue with the BP tabs.
@judytoronto – yes I have found the fasts to get harder over the 3 weeks – possibly because at the start there was more stored glucose available?? I’m not sure of the science, but maybe as our bodies are forced to re-learn to use fat stores they kick up a bit. And/Or possibly we need to readjust our mental experience of the sense of hunger – it’s certainly new to me! I felt a bit bleak on the last 2 fasts and was fighting to distract myself. Eating is as much pleasure and relaxation and sharing and joy-in-life as well as nourishment. It’s only the old-timers in these forums who have given me some confidence that if I just stubbornly persist for some months, it will get easier. Fingers crossed.
Quote: A river cuts through rock not because of its power, but because of its persistence – James N Watkins
Day 25 NFD West Oz
Yesterday had FD but only just managed 24 hours. Thinking about food is not an issue especially when I get busy at work and my appetite has really decreased which is good. However when I do just a 24 -36 hour liquid fast plus only 2 tbspns natural Greek yoghurt and 2 tbspns berries for breakfast I feel really awful around 2-3pm. Doesn’t matter what I drink – have tried all manner of combinations. I just seem to need something small ( vegetables/salad suffice) around that time. As mentioned previously, I get quite spaced out and light headed without something solid. But I don’t end up with the monster migraine that I usually get when I try to liquid fast.
Scales 0.5 kgs up this morning but not worried as they have been steadily going down for the past 3 weeks.
I can’t begin to tell you how wonderful it it to weigh the least I have for some years – though I still have quite a way to go. DH almost has the woman he married back!
Beautiful sunny day here in down south West Oz.
Thinking of this worldwide circle of friends daily and often. Have the best day you can whatever your circumstances and thoughts with those doing it tough.🙂
day 24 – E. Canada NFD
Was supposed to be a FD but it went out the window. I think I have packed a year’s worth of stress into this month.
**** “but it made me realise how often I eat for reasons other than actual hunger. What I needed was a sit down in a comfy chair away from people and a cup of tea, feeling resentful about that I took the only immediate comfort I could find … Food! Not even nice food! Madness!!” *******
Sarah57, oh how true the comfort part of food. It’s why my FD went out the window today. But then I read your post and started to laugh. Yes, that’s what we all need, a special portable room with fireplace and easy chair, dog curled up by the fire, hot pot of tea, and of course, nice tea cups. We’ll just wheel the whole thing around to wherever we need it. I have in mind a caravan-like thing, something like out of Kenneth Graham’s “The Wind in the Willows.”
Well lezzee. We started off with bran flakes 180, some sunflower seeds etc 100; moved on to a Timbit (how’d that happen) 80, st 360; a bit of chili 100, st 460, berries and whipping cream 80, a caffe latte 150, st 690; more chili, 200, for 890, half a banana and cream 80, st. 970.
I swear Your Honour, that that wasn’t what I started out to eat today.
Tomorrow is weigh-in day. Well, it will be what it will be. Sarah57, roll on over the caravan with the fire, dog, tea, etc. etc…
Day 25 | Derbyshire UK | NFD weigh in 1lb shed
That’s my final weigh weigh in before the end of the month which means a total of 4lbs for this challenge. I’m delighted with that and will continue through Dec in the run up to Christmas.
Since starting this WOL on 1st September this year I’ve lost a total of 16 lbs. The fast days have usually been relatively easy and I have consistently lost or stayed the same each week. I put on 1 lb one week, but I changed my weigh in day from a Friday to a Thursday for some reason and I think that was why. (A six day comparison rather than a 7 day.)
I set myself some targets for this Nov challenge. I did my 10,000 steps a day apart from this week which has been very busy at work, but has restricted my ability to get out and about. I continued my c25k running (except for this week-hence lack of steps!) and I can’t remember my weight shed goal. I think it was 6lbs! So major miss on the goal front! I don’t see that as a bad thing though and that is why I stick with the fast diet.
I’ve no reason to be hard on myself. If I don’t follow everything to the letter, tomorrow is always another day and I just have another go. My health is improving and I’m slowly loosing weight…what’s not to like?
Thank you to everyone on this forum. I have enjoyed reading your posts and finding out little snippets of everyone’s lives. We’re so very similar on many levels. Some of you have had a very rocky November and I think of you often as I go about my life. I send you all love and best wishes that things will get better. Xx
Good luck everyone in the last few days and roll on December xx
Day 25 UK FD
After 2 days (3 meals out, that I throughly enjoyed). It’s an FD, and my body needs it, and more importantly I’m looking forward to it!!! Still amazed that in 25 days how much I’ve found out about my body and myself. Double work shifts today so that will keep me busy.
Have a good day all 👍
Day 25, FD, New Zealand. Reached my target for the week, and indeed for the whole month with 5 days to go, so am very happy. Ate well today. I realised I now eat a lot more slowly than before, really savouring every mouthful, whether on FD or NFD. I used to race through a meal.
Good luck with the weekend, everyone.
Morning all
Diggly, really well done with a great positive attitude. Our journeys seem to match. I have lost a similar amount in total, starting at the same time. I am feeling good because it is noticeable now and I am fitting more comfortably in clothes, close to getting back into some of those that have been designated as ‘thin pile’ for several years! I am really admiring of your exercise elements. I do absolutely nothing aside from weekend dog walks and I need to go back to the gym. I have another 30 pounds or so to go.
Moth54, yes I agree a caravan like thingy complete with dog but without rats or toads is exactly right. There is a gap in the market for any entrepreneurs out there. It is the comfort element of food halting our progress sometimes and the irony is that it doesn’t actually provide comfort for more than 10 minutes. The air was blue as I was driving home that night still cold, tired and fed up and full of crap.
It is a FD for me today and a weigh in tomorrow. I would like to continue through December too. For various complicated reasons our main food event will be Dec 20th. I just need to make sure that doesn’t spread through the rest of the month! My aim will be to start January at 20lbs lower than my start weight. I am currently 16lbs down and really hoping for another 1lb off tomorrow.
Good luck everyone! Have a great day, fasting or not.
Day 23 UK NFD
Fuvvie thankyou for Dr Fungs book title, I’ll get that on my kindle.
So pleased you’re treating yourself!! Go girl you deserve it!
I am fortunate that my MIL is in a home but it’s just me and OH to visit her and her cousin once a month. She told me that we should visit much more, I go twice a week.
Pattie thoughts with you and your friendx
Ok off to do our childcare duties, good luck everyone!
Day 24 UK NFD
I found I hadnt submited day 23 it was still on my tablet! sorry B2tf!
Trying to have a low calorie maybe fast day today. Deffinately need to be mindful as went over tdee yesterday!
No chance to read posts yesterday or today yet, hopefully later!
Stay strong – onwards and down!!!
Day 25, Gozo, Malta, NFD
I had two mini light cheese and sundried tomato muffins I made with white coffee for breakfast, cooked salmon with konjac rice for lunch and steamed fish with salad for supper. Maybe I’ll snack on an apple. That will keep me within TDEE.
Happy Friday everyone. The weekend is with us again.
Day 25 Brisbane Australia, FD
Tried another 4:3 this week & found today’s fast really easy.
Thanks for the encouragement Fuvvie – I really don’t won’t to obsess about what I eat so much on NFDs as I think that could get really unhealthy.
Have loved being part of this group – I started this WOL a couple of days before Nov so am really greatful for the combine resource & support this gives us – has made the last 25 days much easier than I expected. Looking forward to continuing this journey with everyone!
Day 25…. Florida…… FD
Wow! It’s seems like yesterday, we all started the Nov. challenge but in 5 short days it will end. I guess in the next couple days, I gonna have to start making a list of goals for the Dec. challenge.
For Dec. I going to really need to stick to etched in stone plans because my work will be filled with tons of goodies from our suppliers and contractors, several holiday parties and the big day it self.
This week, I only did 2 FD, Monday and hopefully today. I’m really scared at what the scale is going to say on Tues. Last week, I was up 6/10th of a pound, and I already know it will be more this week. I’m okay with that, I mean everyone has there ups and downs. I just need to readjust, so that it doesn’t keep going up.
Well, I’ve got a lot to do today, off from work until Monday. So, I’m gonna give the house a good go around and maybe start a bit of decorating. It’s a bit early but if I don’t start it will never get done or it will only be half done like last year!
Day 25 – Canada – NFD
Going off to my Friday morning breakfast meeting shortly. My weight hasn’t gone down this week so far but I was pleased to see it remained the same after my two days away. I may do an extra fast tomorrow.
@backtothefuture: I loved your description of your Thanksgiving dinner food choices.
It reminded me of Alice falling down the rabbit hole. 😀 There’s always one thing for sure: “tomorrow is another day” and the main thing is to get back on the track.
D25, Melbourne, Australia NFD
Completed a 48hr fast this evening but barely any difference in weight or getting into ketosis. My body seems to have adapted well to these fasts now though I understand I probably don’t have many glycogen stores so won’t get the same results on the scales. I can really feeling the difference in my body response though since menopause – it really is quite resistant to dropping the last few kgs. Anyone else have any advice on handling the menopause issue?
Hope all our USA friends had wonderful Thanksgivings filled with lots of love (and some nice treats)!
Day 25 USA (Illinois)
FD for me today (at least going to make that attempt).
I’m 68, Mumsy and grammaspice, so I know what you’re concerned about with menopause weight. I put most of mine on in my 50’s (in places that were never a problem before like my belly). I had feared nothing would work to lose the 30 or so pounds I needed to lose until 5:2 and our WOL. But I have lost 29 of those pounds since mid-March.
I do incorporate a few days of exercise with weight machines a week with this eating pattern, and I even try to do a 15 minute power walk on a FD. That seems to have made a difference in shedding pounds. This blog has been wonderful for the camaraderie we all need to share ideas, vent, care about each other, and celebrate.
Family is here so will run – I won’t eat the pancakes I am making for the granddaughters. 🙂
Onward and downward!
Day 25 – London, UK – NFD
Back from Scotland today, very early (5.00am) start and a very hard frost! Had to scrape very thick ice off Mum’s car before going to airport so all ended up a bit of a rush! Arrived back home at 10.00am and have had a busy day ever since! Clocked up 18,000 steps and, so far, only 500 calories! However I am round at a friends for dinner tonight so will have to try and be politely careful. Tomorrow is also challenging as have Xmas party with a crowd of girlfriends, I think I will have to do FD Sunday and possibly Monday. I hope this last week doesn’t spoil my success so far this month!!
Are we all doing the final weigh-in on Wednesday (30th)?
Day 25 – Cumbria UK – FD
Beautiful day in Cumbria today – sunshine and blue skies but very cold……enjoyed a great walk in the Langdale valley this morning but now that darkness is upon us I’m struggling with staying on my fluid only FD resolve so decided to read the recent posts to keep me focused.
Was so disappointed with myself for falling off the wagon in such a bad way yesterday evening but I realise I’m not alone in this so just need to work a bit harder today and keep to my resolution to make today a fluid only FD. I did do back to back FDs on Sunday and Monday this week and it felt so easy but today………
Is anyone else already thinking about how to keep fasting during the busy social month of December??? Ideally I would like to keep doing 2 x FDs a week as much as possible even if it means doing back to back ones; and if not possible then to try sticking to 16:8 days and only have one mindful meal a day for either lunch or evening……….
Thank you for the support that this forum offers and it is great knowing that we are not alone when things don’t quiet go according to plan.
Day 25 Surrey UK NFD @B2tF, thank you for taking the helm for December, going to be an interesting month… I refuse to say all the negative words about myself that I am actually thinking, and it is a worthwhile exercise because it gives courage for the next step rather than making one throw in the towel.
Christmas here really feels like Christmas, and I am loving it! Going to Evensong at the St Albans Cathedral on Christmas eve. It is such a historic place, filled with the stillness of worship and hundreds and hundreds of years of history…and then to be with family, how much more blessed can that be? We will be roasting chestnuts and making mulled wine, and the Christmas cake has been drinking brandy for a number of weeks now, and we will soon be putting up the tree, and hopefully even one outside our front door! have a wonderful time all, xxxx
Day 25– Colorado, USA– FD
Thanksgiving yesterday was a NFD, of course. It actually went quite well. Had a tiny portion of each dish (except nothing at all with wheat or gluten due to my Crohn’s) Even tasted one sliver of pumpkin pie (enjoyed the filling, left the crust on the plate.)
All of it was delish!! And enjoyed it all guilt free. Worth it!!
This morning, we had some errands to run, so DH wanted McD’s breakfast. He got an Egg McMuffin & hash browns. I was happy to just sip a plain, brewed tea. He couldn’t believe I was taking a pass (but I prefer no breakfast anyway.)
Back at home, I’ve warmed up with a hot mug of bone broth and a bulletproof coffee. Aaah.
My tummy is feeling better already!
Fuvvie, i have been thinking quite a lot about what you said about self esteem today. I wouldn’t say my self esteem overall is low. Physically it is sometimes. I am quite fat still and useless at things like balance and most other physical stuff! But I also know am good at some other things. I guess what I am trying to say is that while you may not be at goal yet but having a bit of weight to lose is not everything about us. From what I’ve read from you on various threads you are the lynch pin in a multigenerational family and cope with your OH being away quite a lot. You take great interest in people and take the time to express that especially those who might need a bit of a boost or encouragement. Even without knowing your skills I know there is a great deal for you to have high self esteem about. I hope you don’t wait to learn to think the kind thoughts you have for others for yourself also. X
Bert– I’m with you, & refuse to shop on Thanksgiving.
I simply don’t want to support stores opening up on a day that workers should have off to spend with their family & friends. (Believe me, as a Surgical RN, I have worked my share of holidays, but that’s necessary. More rampant consumerism that could wait one more day is not necessary!)
SongBird– Hope the vegan/ food issue meal turned out well. I’m sure the care you took to prepare something special was appreciated!
SongBird & Pissupoosa & AT — Agreed! I am with you on the “December maintenance.” Any loss would simply be a bonus. I’d like to still join the Dec. Challenge, but my goal will be to maintain & kick it back into high gear in the New Year.
itsmyturn– Whoa! 30 people over for dinner is a huge crowd! Most I’ve ever managed was 18. Bet you had a terrific time!
judytoronto– sorry to hear that FD are such a struggle for you. But way to stay strong & soldier through!
They seem to come in waves for me. Sometimes I’ll have a cluster of FD’s that are a breeze, then thiey shift over to being rather tough. The memory of the good/ easy ones (plus the support of this forum) help to get me thru. Hope your easier FD’s are right around the corner!
Baygirl– Nice results! Congrats on your terrific progress so far!
BiddieV– that is fantastic news re: lowering your BP! Certainly makes this WOL worth it.
(Also, loved the Watkins quote. Thanks for sharing.)
sarah– so true about sometimes just needing a big comfy chair, a mug of hot tea & some quiet.
moth54– I’m picturing your mini-caravan & it’s perfect, right down to the doggy curled up by the wood-fire. Aaahhh! Don’t need snacks, need comfort!
Diggly– a huge YAY! on making progress & hitting those goals. Increased activity, lost weight, improved health. Well done!!
Day 25, USA, Missouri Ozarks, Fasting
Yes, decided to make today fasting – then will do M, Tu, Wed as well.
Want to “digest” all of yesterday’s food and not foolishly pick at all the leftover desserts, etc. all day. First time ever – I usually have pumpkin pie for breakfast on Friday post Thanksgiving. It is 1 p.m. here and I haven’t eaten a thing, just had some coffee and water.
Will eat a normal dinner about seven which will be about 27 hours since I last ate.
Will get in extra exercise as well. Feels so great to be in control.
Wishing you all well.
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