Day 26 Australia NFD
Lindasue I love that, “feels so great to be in control.”
That’s so true, I feel that way myself, especially when it feels like a change from what you were doing. That’s me at least!
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Day 25 London UK FD
24 hour fast, then 500 calorie meal, no alcohol all week and have felt better for it. It’s been a long week at work, Monday successful fast, Wednesday planned fast day, ended up consuming tdee so normal day. Today i decided to see how far I’d get so very pleased with myself and now turning in for the night. The weekend will be more relaxed though and just exercise mindful eating, in theory.
Day 25 E. Canada NFD
First, thank you back2tf for my reinstatement. 😉 And thanks for running the November challenge. My goals for December are going to be to be mindful throughout the Christmas season.
Weigh in day. I think I’m at 124.5 – 125. I say I think, because my weight is popping up and down as much as 3 pounds within 24 hours. This is pretty close to my goal weight, making it a 30 pound /13 kg drop in the 18 weeks since I started 5:2. The last few weeks my rate of loss has slowed, but I am not fasting as much since the colder weather started. I’m concentrating on mindful eating, on the comfort food problem so well articulated by Sarah57, and above all, on choosing high satiety foods. The real challenge will be, will I keep it off?
After yesterday I didn’t try to do a FD, I just relaxed today and decided to see what would unfold.
I skipped the bran flakes but had a banana for breakfast. 100, and a bit of pb, 40, for 140. I had a small bowl of chili for lunch, 150, and another half banana 50, for st 340. Missed my swim but did at least a short bike ride (only about 11 km, but it was cold out today.) Then a regular coffee and about 2/3 of a chocolate zucchini muffin which was fabulous, 300, st. 640. Then a small amount of chili and some tea, a bit of pb, for 160 st 800. I am reminded that muffins satiate me better than cookies. (And I consider these muffins like cake.) Something to do, I think, with the bulkiness of the muffin. It gives me longer to taste it, if that makes any sense.
Keep at it everyone, there is always something to learn about oneself and one’s habits, even if we don’t always proceed according to plan.
Day 25… Florida…. FD
Well today was a unique day… I fasted all day 21 hours in total and ended the fast with a nice meal. Now, back to another fast.
Didn’t have much energy and was cold most of the day but I really needed to get back into a solid fast. Although, I’ve been fasting regularly, I felt I may have slacked off a bit in the structure of this new WOL. So, I figure a good fast was needed to get me back to the basics…
I hope you all had a fine day!
Day 26 FD Sunny West Australia
You guys !!!!! Yesterday turned into a 16:8 FD as I had to make an unexpected trip to Albany ( coastal city few hours away). No breakfast, choice of loads of restaurants with the most delicious food for lunch and chose instead a little cafe.
Ordered a salmon and salad roll for lunch with a coffee. Ate half the roll and felt very full. Would have kept eating as per usual and I swear there was a cloud of voices in my ear saying … now Lily if you aren’t hungry , you don’t have to eat it!! So I stopped eating, wrapped the rest of the roll in a paper serviette and felt nicely satisfied.😊
Kept well under my TDEE when I had no dinner last night as well.
Usual 1 spoon yoghurt and 1 spoon berries for breakfast this morning and hope not to eat again until dinner tonight but have guests coming around lunchtime so will see if it’s another 16:8 or proper under 500 calorie 24 hour ( lunchtime Friday to 8pm Saturday.)
Scales remain steady but happy not to be putting weight on – currently down 3.1 kgs ( 6.8 lbs) since November 1st. Have lost 5cms off my waist and love that clothes are fitting so much better. The spare tyre is reducing to just a muffin top so happy all round. Winning!!
Going to be 37C here today so better water the garden before it shrivels to a crisp.
For those struggling with self-esteem issues remember that… ‘you are NOT your weight.’
Looking forward to the December challenge and trying to work out how that will be making better choices with so much food and so many parties.
Would love to meet online again in November 2017 to see how we are all going with this WOL.
Have a good day.😅
Day 26 / Tweed Coast Australia / NFD
I started out fasting today, though had to abort the plans at about 1 pm due to feeling so ill. I didn’t feel that great when I woke up since I was exhausted and head-achy. I again questioned whether or not to fast, at that point, but felt to stick with my routine of the two fast days a week. However, as the morning progressed I started to become shaky accompanied by waves of nausea which then lead to me feeling faint so I just had to lie down or I would have passed out. All these symptoms went along with feeling starving in a way I’d never before experienced on a FD. t that point I realized I was in the middle of an adrenal crash/crisis. The crash is definitely a culmination of the sleep deficit that has finally reached critical mass.
So, I made the executive decision to go ahead and eat a salad lunch that my partner prepared for me. It was so delicious and after eating it I felt so much better. Whew!
I’m in maintenance and since reaching that goal I’ve continued the two fasting days a week, so this will be the first week in maintenance that I’ll only have fasted the one day. With respect to my weight, when I weighed myself this morning I saw I was still within goal weight envelope, so probably skipping this FD is probably something my body will take in stride. Anyway, I’m going to treat this breaking of my fast day as respecting my body and its needs and my way of taking care as if I were being the best mother to myself.
Day 25; Toronto; NFD
@biddiev: Thank you for your encouraging words! I am hoping, like you, that the fast days will get easier with time. I’m reading all the Thanksgiving Day posts from our American friends, and I have to admit it’s got me grateful that we only have to think about Christmas!
@happymargo: Thank you for the support, along with BiddieV we are hoping for easier times with the fast days!
Day 26 – Switzerland – NFD
Feeling thankful that we don’t have Thanksgiving over here – I find leftovers difficult to resist at the best of times. Well done to everyone who managed to negotiate around it!
Also managed 24hrs with no purchases to rebel against the growing enthusiasm for ‘Black Friday’ over here. I’d prefer to get a good quality product for a fair price – can’t stand sales shopping at the best of times as I always end up with things I don’t need. I’m finding all the Christmas items in the shops vaguely appalling – think it’s linked to getting back to a healthy weight and taking control of my eating : I’ve gone off ‘stuff’. Also gradually decluttering the house, which feels really good (and means I’ve found lots of things to put to new use). Weird how this WOL influences so much…
Hi all lost the plot a bit this week husbands been home for a week off so a meal out here a takeaway there an my FD have turned into nfd, however I’ve just read a page of your comments an will reallly go hard at it for the last four days, ( not counting today as having a Christmas shopping day with friends which will be a nice meal later on today.
Have a good weekend
Day 26 UK NFD
Very happy! Weigh in today and 3lbs off. That is 9 off in November and 19 in total, approaching the halfway mark. I won’t way again until 2nd Dec so I guess that is my total November loss. Weight loss is certainly not linear. I have not eaten less or better this week than last week when I lost a 1lb. I can really see a difference now as I look better amd get into clothes not worn for a while. Very close to a great fitted dress which I would love to wear at Christmas but won’t manage that. No matter, this WOL is working!
Moth54 30lbs in 18 weeks and close to goal. Respect!! Fabulous progress and highly inspirational.
And…exhale, agree with everything you’ve said. Christmas shopping with my daughter today, expecting to feel vaguely nauseous all day, excepting the lunch part. I have spent Christmas/NY in Switzerland a couple of times and found it much more restrained and civilised than here….
Happy Saturday all!
Day 26 Portugal NFD
Plucked up courage to step on scales 64.9kg. Not great loss in recent weeks but overall downward trend – have to be happy with that. Not going to reach November goal of 63.9kg but will keep working towards that.
I am def in for December. Ideally would look to get to 63kg by end of the year but if I can even manage to maintain, I think I will be happy.
Have a good w/e xx
Day 26 | Derbyshire UK | NFD
Hamsandwich one of the biggest steps I took when I started on 1 Sept was to have no alcohol mon to thurs. I feel so much better on it and I sleep over six hours a night now…used to be an average of four hours! Well done on your careful week.
Fuvvie good to see you remaining positive, it can be hard to stay on track when you have family and friends staying. That’s why this WOE is so user friendly, you can fit it around your life and dip in and out as needed. We know it works so you’ll soon be on a downward trend. Sending you positive vibes.
Moth54 I agree, I’m always finding out what does or doesn’t work for me on this WOE.
Lilymartin, a reunion in a year’s time…imagine what we will have achieved! I like the idea of that, visualising a slim elegant well dressed me! X
Lael, good for you. It’s important to listen to your body and react accordingly. I’m glad you’re feeling better now.
B2tf I’m hoping to follow your example and manage to fast on left overs days at Christmas. You’re very inspirational.
Way to go Sarah57! Really impressed by your good news. You must be delighted. Keep at it and who knows maybe you will be in that dress for Christmas 😀
Erika45 don’t be discouraged, as you say the trend is downward. Visualise what you’ll be like next Nov and as Lilymartin said we can all virtually meet up and compare notes and rejoice in our collective healthy thinness!
Enjoy the weekend everyone, I’m off for a lovely two day trip to North Yorkshire. Can’t wait. X
D26, Melbourne, Australia, FD
Good FD today, though I don’t count calories but rather just try to do low carb and high fat. I will weigh in tomorrow. I’m off on a week away with work from Monday so not sure I will be able to post and will not be able to do a final weigh in on 30 Nov either. Also it will be hard to fast with colleagues and all the food that will be provided. Anyway this is real life so will just have to put strategies in place.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Day 26, Gozo, Malta, NFD
Today I had a memogram and this afternoon at 3.00 pm Malta time I have an appointment with the dentist as part of a tooth and filling fell off.
I’m eating to stay within my TDEE. The scales today were the lowest I got and before a weekend ie 62.8 kilos. I’m happy to stay around 63 or 64 kilos.
Happy Saturday everyone. Stay strong and enjoy life.
Day 26– Colorado, USA– NFD (but aiming for just one meal.)
Had a terrific FD yesterday.
Today is scheduled as a NFD, but think I’ll do liquids until dinner tonight. We’ll be going out to eat, so I’ll have that to look forward to. In the meantime, I’ll have my coffee, herbal teas & bone broth to carry the day.
Day 26…..Florida….NFD
Lael….. I hope your feeling better, your symptoms sound like your dietary needs are missing some key ingredients… not enough protein? Or you sugar levels dropped to an unsafe level. Do you journal? If so, I would take a look at a couple days before and see what you did or didn’t eat, maybe you can find your source of discomfort. Just recently, I did whole week of cutting food types out and discovered fried foods and spicy foods, made me feel awful…. So they went bye bye….
Back2the future…… I understand what you are saying about flexibility; however, It not like the sword and the stone, it’s more like the emperors new clothes, I know there really not there but I’m still going to walk proud.
Flexibility is the one reason this new WOL works for me… I just know that sometimes one must reread the book and the steps to stay successful.
And… exhale…. Congrats on conquering “Black Friday”. I too have stayed away. I was reading an article that stated that the best deals are the three days before any given holiday, and that most people spend more on unwanted and unneeded items then they save. Most of the items bought at what the consumer believes is a good deal can sometime be 5 perecent higher than if purchased mid Dec. if a consumer does get a good deal, say 50 percent off normal retail on an item, the end up over spending by 75 percent on other items.
I started my shopping in Oct. mostly clothes at 85perecent off getting ready for the Christmas shopping frenzy. I bought each of my boys 4 shirts, and 2 pairs of pants all for $15. I spent a total of 35 but the rest of the stuff was for me…. lol
Today is a NFD, all day yesterday, I dreamt of everything I was going to eat but now I can’t be bothered…. plus, my 16 hour fast is over at 11 am. So, I’ll have to see how the rest of the day goes.
Today’s plans are to finish up the little bit of house work, I have and maybe pull out the decorations…
have a great day
Day 26 – Cumbria UK – NFD
Woke up to another beautiful day here – clear blue skies and sunny but frosty – gorgeous day
Managed to stay the course and complete my 36hr low calorie liquid only fast that I started on Day 24 at 2300hrs – I broke my fast this morning by going out for coffee and a small slice of cake with my OH – really enjoyed it too.
Not eating any further today as going out for a Thai meal this evening and want to stay mindful in my eating habits for the rest of November.
Decided not to weigh in as normal today but do a final weigh in on Wednesday 30th for the end of this 30 Day-November Challenge.
Thinking of completing this November Challenge on a high note – anyone else for a back to back FDs (500cals) on Monday Day 28 and Tuesday Day 29 with a final weigh in on Day 30??
Wising everyone a great weekend and mindful eating
US Day 26 NFD. Oh I am so looking forward to a FD. Holidays are tough and with company here it’s harder. I’ll have my house back to myself tomorrow and I plan on putting it back together and fasting. Can’t believe how ill I felt on Thanksgiving day. I had breakfast and dinner only… couldn’t do desert and felt ill through to the next day. Probably from all the starchy food. So glad it’s over 😊
UK day 26 NFD Have a day on my own today ,had a lovely poached egg on toast and a slice of bacon for brunch after I got back from Zumba followed by a pump class and tonight having some crab, prawns with salad and a couple of glasses of wine while I watch Strictly ( in peace with no huffing and puffing from OH ) bliss , planning to weigh in Wednesday or maybe Thursday morning as I usually fast Mon & Wed and will need to squeeze every last drop .
Day 26 USA (Illinois)
NFD today. Yesterday’s FD went wonderfully, but as usual, I was cold. Hot tea did help.
I’m discovering new features on My Fitness Pal as I enter food, weight, goals, etc. It’s a much better app than I gave it credit for! And this is just the free version. Has anyone bought the ‘premium’ version? Is it really any better? They want $49.99 for a year or $9.99 monthly.
Busy Saturday planned plus watching some college football on TV. I have to say GO BLUE for 2 of our 4 kids went to University of Michigan. They play their arch rival Ohio State today.
Day 26 – Canada – FD
I’ve decided to do an extra FD this week. I have lots of things to do to keep me busy and occupied today and I’m looking forward to a good result on the Wednesday weigh-in.
November has been my first month following the 5:2 WOL. I feel great, I love FDs, and I can see results in the way my clothes fit now. I do think following the monthly challenges is perhaps the secret to success. It is encouraging to read of so many others just like me who find weight loss a challenge. Being part of this group has been great and checking in on a daily basis keeps me on course because if you all can do it – then so can I. Life can often throw curveballs our way but it’s the getting up that makes you a winner.
Have a good weekend.
Day 26 | NFD | Bucks UK
Mixed emotions… I weighed myself this morning and I have reached my first milestone of 14lbs/1 stone loss since I restarted 5:2 in September. This month in total I’ve dropped 8lbs.
Earlier this year at the end of May, my Dad died unexpectedly😢, which threw me off balance for a while as my brothers❤ and I had an up and down relationship with him and I was just… sad. I took some time out of work and rested all summer. Hence the setback of 14lbs.
When I started my FDs again in September I realised my mind wasn’t quite ready and the weight wouldn’t shift but I stuck it out.
Since joining this months and last months October challenge, I have had much more of a success! 😊
I have a long journey but being accountable has helped, thanks to everyone for sharing and allowing me to share..
Nuff love Xx
Day 26 UK FD
Did a sponsored fun run today which kick started my exercise this morning. Was also lovely to be out in the fresh but cold air. When I exercise it gives me more energy, so came home put all garden furniture away and cleared the leaves from my garden, even did next door too!
Protein bar during the day, and scrambled eggs in evening. One FD done.
Like someone else mentioned earlier gonna give a big push for the end of the month, 4 more days then results day!
Well done MissJ2002 you journey inspires me!
Have fun all x
Day 26, USA, Missouri Ozarks, Non-Fasting Day
Had a wonderful day, ate a big breakfast late morning (okay I will tell you what I ate but NOBODY can laugh at me) I made my husband three sausage links, two fried eggs, three slices of bacon and a slice of cinnamon toast, cranberry juice to drink.
I made me a fried potato sandwich on two slices of 12 grain toast – with mustard ! A favorite since I was a tiny girl and my grandma made the best fried potatoes on her woodstove in the kitchen. It was yummy, I drank a cold class of milk and smiled at the memories.
Ate a handful a animal crackers mid afternoon with hot coffee with French vanilla creamer. Preparing to eat dinner – a nice plate of leftovers from Thanksgiving.
Got in all my exercise and drank lots and lots of water.
A nice calm, quiet, satisfying day. Hoping the same for each of you.
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