Day 19– Colorado, USA– FD

Fuvvie– I think it’s lovely that you have all the family-fun activities to enjoy! Of course, it does make it extra-challenging to try & control eating at the same time, but it’s a blessing to have so many people in your life.

Honestly, I think the only reason I’m doing so well on 5:2 thru the Holidays is simply due to my surgeries (on both feet.) DH & I have no family here in Colorado, and I’m unable to work or travel while I recuperate. So not nearly as many food-temptations in my path. Kind of like “cheating” the Holidays & making it easier to lose some lbs. But we are missing out on some Holiday hustle & bustle cheer too. It’s a trade-off… I’m practicing “being grateful” either way!

Coda– I think it was K-Lo who first mentioned Marie Kondo on your first Challenge thread.
I was excited to hear others getting on board the organizing/ minimalizing train! I had just finished Kon-Maring my closet & dresser drawers. I’ve never folded clothing that way before; now I can see everything so easily! DH saw my drawers & immediately Kon-Maried his own dresser. Shocked!!

I wasn’t able to do the full Kon-Mari on my closet because I was holding on to clothes “too small” still. But it looks like with the 5:2 WOL plus returning to the gym for cardio & strength training, I may be able to fit into them again one day! Soon?

Day 19 – London, UK – NFD

Haven’t managed my usual Monday FD, hosted a Christmas drinks Party yesterday and feeling a bit worn out and slightly hungover today so whilst not going crazy eating, I’m being kind to myself! I can’t really see an opportunity for a FD this week but Friday might work. Will be busy at home getting organised for flying up to Scotland on Saturday so will give it a go…positive thoughts. I will however try to be very mindful about my food choices the rest of the week, and keep the lid on the wine bottle too!!

Again apologies for ducking in and out b2tf, not a lot of time to spare at the moment I’m afraid.

Good luck to everyone for a successful week.

Day 19 : Cheshire, UK : NFD

Sorry, FD went out of window today as I couldn’t resist mini chocs in the office. Also, I forgot I have our work Christmas Dinner tomorrow 🙂

I will see what I can manage Wednesday and Thursday.

@coda – it was lovely to read of your good news regarding your son 🙂 . I’m so pleased for you plus your son and his girlfriend.

Sending loving wishes for the festive season to all my IF friends on here 🙂 xoxo

Day 19 | FD | Bucks UK

First FD for the week almost complete, Ignored the Christmas chocolates all around the office.

Day 19, Gozo Malta, NFD

I wished this day to be a fast day but have eaten quiche and baptism cake from yesterday. This evening I had a piece of Christmas cake, a liquor, yogurt with honey and a banana and two small chocolates . I may have gone over TDEE. I don’t think I’ll fast before Christmas but mean to eat sensibly whenever I can. There are so many tempting treats in the kitchen and I love to indulge during this feastive season. I’ll just have to watch myself more.

Good evening/night everyone.

Day 19|FD|Toronto

US SC Day 19 FD. Hanging on to my FD so far. Haven’t had dinner yet but have some shrimp in the fridge so I’ll have that.

Out to lunch with some work friends tomorrow. Going to try to do 16:8 for the rest of the week with a FD thrown in for good measure if I can.

Merry Christmas to you all my very special cyber friends. I wish you all the best for the holiday season.

Day 19 Portugal NFD way over tdee – more birthday cake!
Ok birthday celebrations over. Parents are here for Christmas but I am going to try for a FD tomorrow. I have overeaten, feel very full and look forward to getting back on track tomorrow.

Day 19 Minnesota, USA NFD
Didn’t make the FD today but stayed low carb and low calorie, with 16:8. Will try for a FD tomorrow.

Coda, I’m happy to hear your son and his girlfriend are back together doing well. Perhaps their relationship will be even stronger now. I remember how you grieved their break-up. Wishing them and you all the best!

Good luck, everyone. And sympathy for those missing loved ones this Christmas season. They will always be missed, but as Bert says, their presence is everywhere around us, if we just look.
Prayers for the people of Berlin; let us pray there will be no more such violence this Season.

Day 20| Pune India | FD

I watched Rogue One yesterday. I liked it, I am a Star Wars fan, you can tell 🙂 While in theater, I was able to say No to all the goodies and restrict myself to just a Milk Coffee with no Sugar.

@lilymartin – You said it so well, Not being disciplined brought me here. I need to pay attention to my choices to take me where I want to be.

Merry Christmas and Safe travels to those who are going on voyages!

Day 20 – Cumbria UK – NFD

A good B2B FDs will end today with a late brunch after a 2 hour walk this morning with a good friend – despite many temptations around I managed to stay clear and complete each day under 500cals. My late evening Yoga class set me up for a good night’s sleep again……….

Weight this morning down slightly again for the week – I am 0.7kg below my ideal weight so this will give me some leeway for the festive season!
I’m out at a party this evening also out for dinner Wednesday and Thursday night – looking forward to good company, good food and wine.

Found this quote to encourage and support everyone on this forum who is struggling over the festive season:-
” NEVER GIVE UP – everyone has bad days – Pick Yourself up and Keep Going ” and REMEMBER why you started this journey in the first place……….

Stay safe with travelling – enjoy precious times with family/friends.

Day 20, FD, New Zealand. Again, I probably went a smidgen over 500 cals. Let’s call it 650. I know I could have done better but I’m happy with my progress. Tomorrow will be my last weigh in of the year as we’ll be on our road trip, camping, visiting rellies ,etc, so no chance to track progress. I’m sure I’ll know if I’m teetering upwards on the scales if my clothes are feeling that bit tighter. B2tf, I’ll post tomorrow but please mark me as absent for the rest of the month!

London | Day 20 | FD turned into NFD

Sorry to bail out on the 36h fast. Woke up this morning with what felt like a bad cold descending on me! I didn’t feel like fasting.
Had porridge with some pineapple cubes and blueberries, followed by a coffee with milk.

Depending on how I feel later in the day, might skip lunch and/or dinner.

Checked weight this morning – about 0.5 kg up from maintenance target. So, need to buck up and get sensible about eating.

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays everyone! All the best with weight-loss/maintenance, whichever path you’ve chosen.

Day 20, Australia NFD

Traveling again today up the coast towards Brisbane. Staying in Coffs Harbour tonight, a long day of driving, kids have been amazing. So ready for a great sleep tonight. Hoping to do better with my eating, but it’s a crazy time with traveling and family time.

Good luck everyone. ☺

Day 20 Sunshine Coast Australia NFD: Hello one and all, Have been reading the posts that ended up in my mail. You are very inspiring with so many success stories.

You are doing the opposite of the trip I did in February, Lou Belles. I stopped at a great cafe on the shore at Coffs Harbour and indulged in a Vienna Coffee. I was really on the straight and narrow at that time with 5:2 and found it easy to stick to. Coffs was lovely. I was doing the trip solo and stopped whenever I liked to take in the scenery and enjoy a coffee. Are you coming to the Sunshine Coast at all? I enjoy the coffee at Mooloolaba at De Ja Vu. Enjoy your trip.

I think the month of January alcohol free will be appropriate for a number of people, BrightonBelle. We enjoy a glass of wine when we all get together. I was drinking very little wine when I was on the rapid weight loss at the beginning of this journey. But 8 months down the track sees old habits sliding in.

You are doing a great job, B2tf. A voice of reason is always well received.

Must get to bed. Everyone else in the house is asleep. It’s 9:53pm and very tired. Sang at the neighbourhood centre today. Singing at Flaxton Gardens tomorrow afternoon for the Blackall Range Care Group Christmas party and then that’s it for the singing for this year. Bought the Christmas tree today so will decorate it with the kids tomorrow. 8 grandchildren staying here at the moment and 3 of my daughters plus one son in law. It will grow in numbers closer to the weekend.

Good night. Take care.

Day 20– Colorado, USA– FD

Yesterday’s FD blew up!

Managed all day on hot liquids (coffee, herbal tea, water with lemon) then at dinner time my liquid switched to red wine. Oops! :Blush: Enjoyed left-over shepherd pie & roasted acorn squash with DH (and that yum wine.) So of course went over 500 cals.

Today is a new day! Will again stay liquid till dinner time as we have plans out tonight.
In effect I’m doing 24-hour Fasts (dinner to dinner) instead of the full 36 hour version. During the Holidays, I’m actually pleased with that as it gives long stretches of low insulin & low blood sugar, so hopefully still burning up some fat stores.

My energy has really picked up & I’ve been able to be more active too! Having fun returning to the gym. Periodically around the house, I’ll drop & do push-ups or a round of squats. In front of TV at night, I’ll do leg lifts, crunches, sit-ups, donkey kicks, etc. Feels good to start using my muscles again!

Everyone enjoy a healthy day!!

Hello all UK day 20 FD (11.8 1/4)

Fast day yesterday was more like a low day as after I picked number 3 son up my OH met us for lunch. I didn’t have lunch per say (perhaps I should have had) but selected a scone instead. Had my spicy lentil soup in the evening but had 2 slices of buttered low gi bread with it. So much likely over 500 but am ok with it.

So far so good today with just a few coffees. My weight is up and down a little – no rhyme nor reason really but am ok with that too as I am still being mindful.

I feed the birds in my garden too – we don’t have turkeys but a pheasant visits us from time to time. I love the the numerous Goldfinches that visit the nigger seed feeder, lovely little birds. I have also witnessed a hawk swooping down, it happened so fast I don’t know if it was successful but quite exciting to witness.

Keep safe and warm everyone – for those already heading off I wish you all a very happy Christmas and healthy and happy New Year. In the words from Bert – the best present we can all give to ourselves is to be kind and forgiving. Something we find very hard to do. x

Day 20, Gozo Malta, NFD

Ate cake for breakfast and had chili con carne with konjac rice plus five cheese ravioli for lunch. I’ll try to eat lightly this evening and no more sweets for today. I’m 63.3 kilos this morning so still below target weight.

Have a great Tuesday everyone. Four more days for Christmas Day.

2nd post – thank you all, you lovely caring people from all over the world. As I read your posts I had people from UK, USA and Aus, Malta all thinking about me and mine. What a lovely warm feeling that gives me to wrap round me. Thank you everyone x

Day 20: NFD, Gloucestershire, UK: Lost the plot. Maybe tomorrow….sigh!

Day 20 | NFD | Bucks UK

Weighed myself this morning and so far no gain which I am pleased with.
Was treated to a lovely supersized lunch from a lovely work colleague.
I didn’t have breakfast and will most likely skip dinner too.

Hoping to get another FD in tomorrow or 16:8 at least

Keep on keeping on everyone, nuff love ❤

Day 21, NFD, New Zealand. Weight this morning is 63.3kg so really pleased with that result. And lost another 1.5cm from waist. Heading off on summer road trip this morning, so wanted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, wherever you are in the world. I’ll be back online in January so if there’s a new 2017 challenge, count me in! I have another 5kg reduction to reach my goal weight, so that’s my aim for Jan and feb. This forum has been so supportive, it’s helped me stay on track day after day, and I’ve thought of you all often. I think I’ve read a good 95% of posts – slightly addicted to catching up every morning with new posts that people in different time zones have posted as I’ve slept in the Southern Hemisphere. And they’ve set me up for the day. Well done to everyone pursuing their goals! See you in the new year.

Day 20 UK NFD

Epic fail and consumed lots of office sweets. But doesn’t matter tomorrow is another day.

Silver lining – feel over full and a bit uncomfortable 😣, this is good because my body is telling me 1. You don’t need that much food, and 2. That’s a lot of sweet stuff that u didn’t need.

FD purge tomorrow. 😀👍

2nd post

GoldenSun, glad I’m not alone, but yes tomorrow another day! We can do it!!!!😀

Day 20 Portugal
FD (almost)
I am sure I went over the 500 cal but not by much. It felt good eating less and being mindful of what I was eating. I will try another low calorie day tomorrow. Went for a 4 km walk today with my mum who is here to visit. For the time of year, the weather is amazing. Blue skies and temperatures up to 16 or 17oC.