Day 8 – Tokyo, Japan – NFD 79.8kg

Seems like just around 80kg is my new set weight. It used to be just over 86kg, so this is an improvement. That went on for a couple months then I started shifting downward. Seems like I back into this holding pattern.

Right now I’m very sore. My arms hurt, my shoulders are smarting and my legs are burning. I decided to climb 3000 floors of stairs in March. So far I’ve gone over 100 floors a day in March but my legs are starting to complain a bit.

Yesterday I also over ate. I actually ate a little less than normal but my body is telling me to back off a bit I guess. I’ve probably had about 50 FDs so far and I just really don’t like feeling too full anymore. The fasting has changed what feels normal. I don’t know if that makes sense. I’m not very good with this touchy feely stuff. I went through two years of hell eating less and moving more while gaining fat because I wouldn’t or couldn’t listen to what my body was telling me. It took a lot of time before I gave up my beliefs and started trying to learn. I spent a good 5 years thinking trying to force ketosis was crazy but I didn’t really know anything about it. I was accepting the standard just eat less and move more line as truth on par with the 10 commandants. Sometimes blind faith isn’t what we need.

Day 7… Florida…. NFD

It’s been one heck of a day. So, just a quick post.

Ciren…. I’ll be holding your hand tomorrow, so please add me to the list. FD for me as well!

Peace be with you!

Day 7, Oceanside CA USA, NFD

A most erergetic NFD after a satisfying FD. Enjoyed 3 mile beach walk, nice protein waffle breakfast, 18 holes golf with DH, who is also following the 5:2 and then back home for sunset and a delicious dinner.

Tomorrow a short trip to the Temecula mountains and their wineries. Sunshine on the horizon. And yes the scale continues to give positive results.

Still Day 7 here.

pamie – That sounds like some wild weather you’re having. I’m glad you’re okay.

Second post today

@onahealthyhigh love your idea😃, I too will give myself a lifetime membership to this WOE. Congrats on the impressive lbs off.

@Exhale -tried the sweetpotato soup recipe & added Thai curry sauce
@debster recommended. Wow delicious- made a very filling supper for my 23/1 FD today. Thanks!

@johnny I regularly use mgcitrate when fasting – helps keeps food”in transit” and also helps with muscle cramps. Start with a 250mg tablet and increase by 1 additional tab each day til you reach your bowel tolerance, then back up by 1 tablet til you reach the dose where stools are not too loose.

Day 8 Glasgow NFD

Day 8, Germany, NFD

Day 1: Weight 61,3 kg
Day 8: Weight 60 kg
Day 31: Goal 59 kg

Day 8 Hampshire NFD

Day 8 NZ 18:6 day
I’ve spent the first part of the week with limited eating windows and felt quite good about it.
I’ve decided I’m ready for a proper 500cam fast tomorrow, I really am quite scared about missing a week of minimum 5:2 fasting so I’m planning Thurs and Fri up to 450cals both days.
My sincere hope is that with a limited eating window and two FDs I can feel mentally ok about my commitment to continue regular fasting, whether or not I lose this week. At least I know I’m still trying,…struggling and questioning my faith in the process, but still trying.
I know from scrolling through that I’m not the only person feeling a bit disillusioned and that’s wonderful in a strange way. Not that I’m happy about anyone suffering but the feeling of normalising and sharing my experience is such a huge boost.
Thanks @at for carrying the torch for this month, I have no idea how you manage to find the time, I can barely fit reading most of the posts into my day. But I’m sure I’m not the only person who feels so much gratitude for the time and support of others like yourself who help to pick up those of us who are struggling this month and keep us all on target.

Day 8 Virginia USA FD

No weight loss in the first week but I do feel energetic and focused. I’ll take it.

Good luck Wednesday fasters !

Day 8 UK FD

Right then. Last night I think I ate around 800 kcals, not the 600 I had planned. Kids leaving bits that were too tempting, and making their sandwiches for today were the main culprits. Also left eating a bit late which doesn’t help. I think I need a quick back up meal in place as I was fine once I’d eaten. Never mind – a bit more exercise today to compensate.

Thanks @In it to thin it and @at for the advice. I’ll give it a go!

Onwards & downwards. Keep smiling fasters!

Day 8 Sunshine Coast Aus NFD 107.5 kgs.

Hi. I went ballistic yesterday. Hence the weight gain. A little better today. Resisted going to a shop and buying potato crisps. No ice cream today. I saw the doctor today and she was really pleased that I have stayed at 107+ or less for over 5 months. Whilst I am still too heavy, she felt that I have had significant health benefits by remaining at the current weight and not going back to the starting weight plus some which is what I have always done before. And she has been my GP for over 30 years and has seen me grow bigger and bigger. I think she had decided that I would never lose weight and had twice mentioned gastric banding to me. But she is not saying that anymore. So whilst I am not at my ultimate goal and still have 30+ kilos to go, I’m doing ok. I hope this gives some of you a lift as quite a number of us are struggling, but in terms of how we once were, we are winning.

Day 8 – CARDIFF UK – FD

Starting Weight : 165.5lbs

Today’s Weight : 163.9lbs (1.6 lbs) March Target 8. 5lbs.

Fasting today so joining the Pocketeers.

Pocketeers for today – ANYONE ELSE JOINING – JUST ADD YOUR NAME AND REPOST
@ciren2
@redrockgirl302
@fayefaye
@at – not doing a FD but for moral support and hugs as required
@and… exhale
@missj2002
@triplet
@metatauta
@erika45
@onahealthyhigh
@flourbaby
@notmyrealname
@reid
@bert1802
@pashaw

Good luck everyone

DAY 8 – UK — FD

Apologies if this is a second post – the first seems to have disappeared into cyberspace, Back home after a very enjoyable 3 days away. No fd’s at all BUT weight same despite a fry up breakfast at Weatherspoons!!!(It did the trick – didn’t enjoy the feeling it left all day long = happy to go back to missing breakfast). Also had Pizza which I haven’t eaten for months – it satisfied the urge, and now I can easily ration those to just an occasional holiday treat. So, a very pleasant surprise when in fear and trepidation I steppped on the scales this morning. Only a 1/2 lb. loss this month – BUT – still no gain, despite lots of “treats” – so bodes well for the rest of the month, I look forward to getting back to 4:3’s. It is interesting that what I call “treats” is really “junk food” that one can easily do without anyway. I have decided that the only genuine treat for me now is home-made cake, which I will still enjoy occasionally (and a cream tea!!!).
Have still to catch up on all the inspiring posts.

@sarah57 – please don’t worry about the odd slip, don’t let it turn into a downward spiral – we all have odd bad day(s) – (just read the above) – you can slip in an extra fast day to suit at any time, just to get back on track. Good luck with this WOL.

Day 8 FD Sydney 80.5kg

Feeling super full after lamb and salad and sauerkraut for dins.
My tummy just doesn’t like overeating any more.
I can also now have a square or two of dark chocolate and not feel like having more.
Although I did have my potato chip dinner the other day I’ve still lost weight because I had it for dinner, not as well as dinner.

Can’t wait to get back to the 70s.

I’m sleeping really well now and the whites of my eyes are clearer than I’ve seen them for many years.
I think the pores of my skin are shrinking, but I’ll double check that in a better light this weekend – the bathroom mirror in the semi-dark makes everything look good.

Day 8, London, UK, FD

Really looking forward to todays’ fast. Those words weren’t even part of my vocabulary before Nov 1st.

Thanks fellow pocketeers………..I AM accountable today!!!

I’ve had a huge whoosh this morning and I’m finally back to Birthday weight low, shame it’s not ‘weigh & record’ day (Sundays). Anyway, I’m chuffed that things are moving, speaking of which, I’m not sure if the psyllium husks I’ve taken the last 2 nights had anything to do with this 2.5lb whoosh, but I FEEL lighter and just better overall!! Just this week I’ve had a 1.6lb gain, followed by a 2.8lb loss…………… I take these ups and downs in my stride and assume I’m going through some kind of ‘reset’ usually triggered by a high carb day.
I really think mixing things up a bit works well for me. Not to say I need a bingey high carb day in the mix, just a selection of 5:2, 16:8, ADF, water fasts, 500cal FDs etc. I can’t allow my body to get too comfortable!!!!!

Good luck pocketeers and all those aiming for a CD NFD.

@onahealthyhigh……………WOW………….just………….WOW!!!!

Day 8 -New Zealand – FD

Day 8 – Brittany, France – FD

Done my half hour on the exercise bike this morning. Going a little bit further and burning some more calories every day, which is always encouraging.

Just adding to the list below:

Pocketeers for today – ANYONE ELSE JOINING – JUST ADD YOUR NAME AND REPOST
@ciren2
@redrockgirl302
@fayefaye
@at – not doing a FD but for moral support and hugs as required
@and… exhale
@missj2002
@triplet
@metatauta
@erika45
@onahealthyhigh
@flourbaby
@notmyrealname
@reid
@bert1802
@pashaw
@strawberriesandcream
@jarbia
@fatrabbit
@monkeydo
@rocy65 – not FD but for support
@loubelles
@ajcaroline

Day 8 Berkshire UK NFD

Well here I am same weight but yesterday wore a pair of jeans I have not been able to wear for a few years! Felt very cold tired and wobbly yesterday after a fast day so ate a little more. Onwards and downwards.

Day 8 UK FD

Hello all, just back from a lovely early yoga class, just seen there’s a pocket list on the go so I’ll add myself then I can settle back with a coffee and catch up on the last 24hrs posts Good Luck X

@ciren2
@redrockgirl302
@fayefaye
@at – not doing a FD but for moral support and hugs as required
@and… exhale
@missj2002
@triplet
@metatauta
@erika45
@onahealthyhigh
@flourbaby
@notmyrealname
@reid
@bert1802
@pashaw
@strawberriesandcream
@jarbia
@fatrabbit
@monkeydo
@rocy65 – not FD but for support
@ajcaroline
@brightonbelle

Day 8 – FIN – NFD

I just found this website and thought it could be a good idea to join the challenge, since I decided to give 5:2 a try during lent regardless. I’ve also given up on eating sweets (which is the biggest issue in my eating) and junk food for the same time period. Although I’m not taking these measures strictly in order to lose weight but rather to eat and feel better, I would consider weight loss a bonus, since I’ve gained about 4 kgs last fall/autumn and can’t seem to shake it off (my normal weight before this has been around 60 kg, 65 kg being my absolute highest weight overall back in upper secondary school).

Today’s weight: 63.7 kg
I don’t weigh myself that regularly (but when I do, I do keep track) so I’m not sure what my weight was at the beginning of this month, but on the 22nd last month my weight was at 64.1, and on Valentine’s I was at 64.5 kg. At the end of January, I was down to 63.0 kg, and on the 23rd, I was at the same weight as now, so I’m not sure what to make out of all of this. Perhaps I’ll see more definite results later on.

I’m also wondering what to do about my fast days next week, since I’m going for a trip to the Alps, and thus I’ll be skiing for at least 5 hrs a day (which is a lot more exercise compared to what I do on a regular basis – lately it’s been dancing and ice skating once a week, strength training twice a week, morning yoga/stretching occasionally). I’m considering skipping the second fast day next week and only fasting on my travel days, since I’m not sure how I could manage a day of skiing on only 500 kcals.

@jojo58 I love the comment about ‘why do you have ski poles when there is no snow?’ I would say ‘I’m just practicing for when there is!’
People are funny and some just comment whenever they can. Good on you out there with your Nordic poles, I’m glad they help! I have a friend who got given some for a gift and thought it was a bit of a joke present, but used them once and was hooked! She loves them.

@fuvvie I have a couple of lady doctors I see who are very good. When I was at my heaviest, I had a frank discussion with my doc and I told HER I was overweight (bordering on obese) and asked why she hadn’t brought it up with me as part of my health issues. She says people get offended. When I was teaching (primary) I was expected to touch on weight, diet exercise, and now sex education so surely part of a doctor’s job is to make you aware of how you can improve your outcomes. You’re lucky to have such a proactive doctor for so long. Yes, we are all winners.

Day 8 – Queensland, Australia – NFD

Short run this morning, and safely under TDEE today. Even fit in a piece of garlic bread with spaghetti bol dinner tonight. Much easier to stay under TDEE if I don’t eat between meals.

Good luck to all the fasters tomorrow!