Thanks for the feedback, @dykask, I luckily had it c+p’d so am trying to repost it and rerepost it but it won’t do it, ahh.

For @at‘s benefit:
Day 6 / UK / FD
Day 7 / UK / NFD

The rest of the post was nice chat about moving books from boxes onto the floor (@AT), not being in the mood for shopping (@bert) and tea, tons of tea, more tons of tea that I ever thought I’d drink… (@Deirdre) I also plan to save my second FD meal for after yoga, but am slightly concerned about doing Vibe Power and Zumba back to back on an empty stomach (any ideas on that?). But oh well, if the forum refuses to have it…!

Thanks, everyone, for the suppport and have a fabulous day, below or above 500(600) cal!

I have looked in your replies created, Skinnylove, and the only post I can see referring to tea is on Day 4. It is odd how our posts sometimes vanish into thin air. Wish our excess weight responded in the same way 😉

Day 7, Germany, NFD

Yesterday was an easy fast day.

Day 7 – Staffordshire UK-fd

I’ve been looking at my weigh-ins as I’m still floating around the 153lb. I weigh daily and the numbers jump around a lot but here is my highest and lowest weights for the the last few months

Jan 157.0lb – 152.2lb
Feb 155.8lb – 151.6lb
Mar 153.0lb – 150.8lb (so far)

So I now think things are still moving in the right direction and it’s not so much of a plateau.

Day 7 – Switzerland – NFD

The thought of so many people focussing on fasting yesterday helped me through a couple of bumpy bits, so thank you to the pocketeers – even if I wasn’t on the list, I was there in spirit.

I looked up a fantastic Jamie Oliver recipe, inspired by someone on here (sorry, so many posts, didn’t keep a note of who – big thanks anyway!) so had sweet potato, red lentil and coconut soup for FD dinner last night. Used Fry-light instead of olive oil, and only had 250 ml of light coconut milk, instead of 400ml recommended in recipe, but it turned out fine and I had a huge bowl of it, and still came in under my 500 kcals. Slept like a log, and was deep in a dream when the alarm clock went off at 6am. Happy happy happy.

Also enjoyed reading The Paddington Foodie’s trip to Hokkaido – although this was maybe not the best reading for the end of a FD, good thing I was full of soup! Thank you to whoever suggested we look it up.

Monkeydo,

So we both got out of the wrong side of bed. I had pistachio nuts last night, I wonder if it’s the salt causing dehydration overnight?

AnneMarilyn,

Sorry just found your question about cloud bread. The technique is much like making meringue. Most important tip is making sure your cream of tarter is fresh. First time I made it I discovered my was about 10 years old Ha Ha. Didn’t rise well!

Replacing carbs is a great idea as you don’t feel you are losing out. I actually prefer zero noodle to pasta, cauliflower rice to white rice and cloud bread to normal bread. I don’t get bloat with any of these replacements and they all taste delicious. There are even carb free pizza bases but I haven’t tried them as I am not a big fan of pizza. Assume you could cover cloud bread with passata and add toppings. I add pesto and sundried tomato with a poached egg on top, seriously tasty. Works well on sourdough bread too. Enjoy!

Day 7 UK NFD Yesterdays fast went well, I used to be able to do liquids all day and then have a big ( well 500 cals dinner ) but just recently I need something at lunch so at 2 I had some bouillon and 2 ryvitas – don’t know if it’s the weather,psychological or whatever but I’m not going to get too hung up about it and still left plenty for a nice dinner.

Dykask – interested to hear about your increased strength, in an effort to improve the appearance of my arms ( whilst it’s great to get rid of the fat, the baggy skin is an unwanted side effect) I’ve been upping my efforts ,after years of doing yoga feels good to be able to do a proper chaturanga.

Thanks to whoever posted the Paddington link – got some great new recipes x

Day 7, UK, NFD.

Weighed and measured this morning and I’ve lost 1lb after B2B FDs. I think my overindulgence has come back to bite me. Measurements are down again which is a good thing and actually I’m doing pretty well if I could just crack the NFDs!

I’m away until Thursday night now hence early check in ahead of tomorrow, so here are my plans for next few days:

Day 8 NFD
Day 9 NFD
Day 10 FD, this may change and I’ll update as necessary.

Have a good day all.

Day 7 – CARDIFF UK – NFD

Starting Weight : 165.5lbs

Today’s Weight : 162.4lbs (3.1 lbs) March Target 8.5lb

Great FD yesterday, I put it all down to the company I kept!

Glad the excesses of pancake day have now been reversed, and thrilled that every weigh in I’m lighter than I have been for around 15 16 years (before last pregnancy).

Good luck to everyone on FD today. I break my day into little chunks, each one of only a couple of hours, so it doesn’t seem like I’m fasting all day, just a few hours at a time.

Day 7 UK NFD

Fairly easy liquid fast yesterday, though a bit hungry and cold last thing. OH came home latish and we started chatting so was in bed later than a usual FD. Today is going to be strange as I will be busy with no access to food afternoon/evening. Need to make sure I guard against any snacking.

@strawberriesandcream – well done on making it through a tough FD

@fivetwofan – I have been taking magnesium most nights for a couple of weeks now. I really think it is helping with sleep and food transit. Missed a couple of nights last week and thought I could tell a difference.

Have a good strong day fasters.

Day 7 – Brittany, France – NFD

Have done my half hour on the exercise bike this morning!

Day 7 – Surrey, UK NFD

Yesterday’s FD went very well – I visualised all of us around the world fasting and definitely it helped – though I didn’t get to yoga because pesky work overran!

Will swim this evening after work. Still hoping to achieve a FD tomorrow and Friday.

🙂

Day 7, London, UK, NFD (CD)

I really need to get a grip!!!

I know all about releasing the dragon too early, about feeding said dragon carbs, about being under-hydrated, about self-sabotage, about controlling NFDs, about keeping busy, about becoming complacent when FDs seem soooooooo easy, about having trigger foods in the house, about the resultant swollen ankles, bloating and ‘about to pop’ feeling, when I indulge in crap, about having love and patience for myself!!!!!!

To coin a phrase @mamacat used in February…………………..I had an ‘Epic face stuffing weekend’ (well Sunday anyway) and resetting THAT particular button proved too damn difficult yesterday. I’m back on track today without forcing a fast, just gently easing back into the WOL I’ve come to enjoy, look forward to and have every faith in, with a CD……….I know this works!!!

No self-flagellation……………….just hitting that reset button!!!!!!!

Good luck to those fasting today…………………keep the faith!!!!!!!!! To those who struggled or are struggling…………Keep the faith!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 7, Gozo, Malta, NFD

It’s very windy today and tomorrow too here in the Maltese islands. NFD for me today as it’s being difficult to do a FD nowadays but need to plan for one. Have a great day everyone. Onwards and downwards.

Day 7 – Queensland, Australia – FD

B2B FDs.

This is only my second week doing 5:2, so still finding what works. B2B seems to work so far. I even went for a short run this morning and didn’t expire with hunger today. I am finding the second day easier, I think. Made sure I had protein (fish) at lunch with lots of steamed veges, and found that really satisfying. Then egg and veges with the family tonight. I had the same as everyone else, except they had a sausage as well, so didn’t feel like I was particularly depriving myself of anything. Still have my hot milo to come to close out the day. Looking forward to breakfast tomorrow morning!

Feeling really positive about this. I think when I am at goal, I’d like to maintain doing 6:1. Does anyone else do that?

Day 7 – London NFD

Yesterdays fast went OK although I was cold all day! Had my 250cal sushi for lunch and for supper ended up with a prawn cocktail type salad dressed with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, lots of dill, salt and pepper. So good and really just felt like a normal meal. (although I was quite cold afterwards, our flat is freezing, so had a hot water with 1/2 a spoon of marmite which really helped.)

Does anyone else find that food just tastes so much better when doing 5/2? I find I am a lot more mindful when eating, naturally eating more slowly and really enjoy every mouthful.

Intrigued by the cloud bread – I’ve never even heard of that but I’m going to give it a go tonight!

Good luck to all on their FDs and NFDs!

Faye

Day 7 – Perth, W.Australia – FD

Looking forward to a simple grilled fish dinner with salad, perfect for a hot, humid summers day here in Perth.

Be strong, be kind, be fabulous.

Day 7 – Bamberg, Germany – NFD

Day 7 Surrey UK FD

Checking in.

after having my 1st fast day yesterday thought i would be hungry this morning but no not to bad but i could not sleep last night.my husband who is doing the diet with me could not sleep as well.my husband said (he has a bit of a belly and allways feels bloated )said last night he really felt less bloated.cant wait to have a bit of cereal not going mad as dont want to undo yesterday.

Day7 Maine NFD

Good morning all. Successful fast day yesterday – challenging, but managed. Stooped during our travels to visit a friend who insisted on going to lunch. I had a small salad – then kept hubby company later at dinner w/another small salad. Very mindful of all the Monday fasters out there for support. Not weighing ’till Sun – doing a short cruise to the Bahama’s…not too worried about food on the cruise – not expecting much…but, there’s a Greek restaurant we love in Freeport. Think 2nd fast day will be Friday this week as opposed to Thurs.

Thanks everybody! Make it a great day!

Day 7- Georgia, USA – NFD:

Down 2 more lbs this month. Back to my goal weight! I plan to keep the pounds off this time! I’m super motivated to persevere. My plan is to loose 5 more before the end of the month.

Day 7 Belfast NFD
Yesterday’s fast went well including evening swim class. I broke my fast at 12 pm this morning with a bowl of porridge and raspberries and am back in control again. Even the scales behaved themselves today!
Not getting the milk kefir at all. I’ve tried putting it in a smoothie, which was OK, but am struggling to take some every day. The water kefir is good, especially with ginger, but I find it sweet. I put it into MFP and it doesn’t seem big calories. I’ve tried reducing the sugar. Has anyone got any thoughts on that?
@and…Exhale try adding a little red thai curry paste into your sweet potato and coconut soup. Yum!
@emme1956 you vocalised my thoughts exactly. I have been the doldrums for a couple of weeks and usually I have no problem on fasts, but yesterday I teetered on the brink several times of throwing in the towel and eating. I resisted, thank goodness.
Thank you for the Paddington foodie link. Just great.
I had that lovely ’empty’ feeling this morning, which I have missed this last couple of weeks. Feeling motivated. Onwards and downwards. Keep strong everyone.

Day 7 – USA (Illinois) NFD

Going to do my best to make today a CD. That first NFD after a FD is especially rough for me. That was yesterday, and I know I went over TDEE even with an hour exercise class and 3 hour rehearsal last night.

@micheleas – I reached my goal weight in mid November (lost 33 pounds from March til then), and I’ve been doing 6:1 since then. Controlling goal weight (maintenance) has been plenty rough for me. Thank goodness for these challenges and wonderful people here who are so supportive and even let me stay despite not really trying to lose more. My stubborn Swedish heritage has helped – I refuse to gain back what I worked so hard to lose! Plus I’ve bought enough new wardrobe (and given away the old) that I don’t want to run around in sweat clothes.

It is so interesting to read how newbies are adjusting to our WOL. So many of us had to learn we would not perish only eating 500 or under calories. Yes, many of us are very cold on FD’s. Hunger and headaches seem to ebb and flow, so does sleeplessness. But I haven’t seen any of our sufferings to be fully debilitating. Yeah for that!

Very windy here in northern Illinois today too, like Malta, Australia, and other places people have mentioned around the world. I love our global-ness!

Onward and downward.