Day 28 / UK / NFD

FD B2B went well I think even with work on the second (I still feel a bit detached from the world around me and am not sure if it is the fasting, or indeed other emotions). I’ll definitely try this again to squeeze AFDs on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun into the week. I don’t think the scales will agree with me (and we all know that’s all what counts for me–just kidding), but I have this distinct feeling that my sports gear is getting loose. I still don’t think I can ‘see’ it when looking into the mirror, but I can ‘feel’ it every once in a while now otherwise. WIN!

Two more FDs to go before the end of this challenge. I wonder where I’ll land: I have no clue what to set as a goal for April. But: today it’s a porridge morning. I do miss my porridge on FDs, but once I’m on the bike and off work work it’s okay.

@okeydokey well done! At the end of my two now and it has gone well. The thought of tagging on another day actually just crossed my mind. Well, maybe next week 😉

Many of you have completed your Monday fast! I still have 17 hours to go on my three day fast, so I’m finishing last this time. (Except for the 800 calorie folks, I wish them well!) I think I’ll make it to the 80+ hour mark. I do have more hunger than this morning but today has been better than yesterday. Now I’m spurred on because I’ve never fasted this long before. 67 hours and counting. However to put it in perspective I’m really looking forward to breaking my fast tomorrow. I’ve even stocked up on some of my favorites.

Good luck as you end your fasts!

@at
@jarbia
@skinny love
@wacm
@dykask – 3rd FD b to b
@redrockgirl302 – 800cal until end of March!
@fatrabbit – – 800cal until end of March!
@coda – 800cal until end of March!
@sirisan
@onahealthyhigh
@sarah57
@annemarilyn – 1st of B2B
@missj2002
@bert1802
@scs
@lany36
@okeydokey – 1st of B2B
@wtharvey
@and…exhale
@strawberriesandcream 800 cals until end of March.
@fayefaye
@blueninjamum
@krisnia
@august2024

Oh … annemarilyn & okeydokey have more to go too … Best to you two!

@fatrabbit – 5 years ago when I started caring and losing weight, I think my primary motivation was it really bothered how much I seemed to be slowing down. On one hand I kind of felt like it didn’t matter but on the other hand I kind of felt like I could do something about it. I read a brief article about Tabata style workouts and I decided I could do 8 sets of pushing 20 seconds and resting 10 seconds. I started and it was really hard at first but by then I had started my journey. Just starting the journey sparked my caring and passion for life.

Isn’t it great not feeling like you are slowing down anymore? It is good to hear your reports too. I’m not really a fan of that approach, but it sure seems to be working well for you. You can’t knock results.

DAY 28 UK FD

Day 27 – FIN – FD
Day 28 – NFD

I haven’t really had any bigger issues with my fasts (apart from feeling obliged to eat that baguette on the flight back last week), and yesterday was no exception. Today I woke up without that usual, pleasant light feeling you get after a fast, but that might be due to eating my last meal yesterday later than usual due to going to an aerial yoga class in the evening. I ate a total of about 480 kcals with a yogurt, curd, flax seed and dried blueberry powder mix for breakfast (not yet ready to give up on those), a banana in the afternoon and a protein bar after yoga.

@bert1802 Thank you for your advice and encouragement. As mentioned, despite feeling a bit disheartened by the lack of results so far (especially compared to the many of you who are experiencing great changes – congratulations for your continued success!) I’m not going to throw in the towel – I know it takes a while for the body to adjust and I’ve also read that the body only starts to really burn fat after about month. That’s also why I initially reserved a longer time period for this personal trial, and, if I’m starting to see further benefits I will likely continue with it.
I’m not sure I’m ready to tweak my own eating habits as radically as you have just yet (I love my breakfasts and they tend to often be my healthiest meal of the day), but I will keep it in mind. I usually also stop eating after 21 o’clock (except on days when I have to eat later due to dance classes (but even then I stop eating before 22 o’clock)).

Thank you also for your additional encouragement, @okeydokey and @at ! I will join next month’s challenge as well, as I really enjoy the encouraging and positive spirit of this community. It’s also been great to follow everyone’s journey and learn more through what you share so far.

@fayefaye I tend to use masks once a week, but it’s been a while since I’ve used a clay one. Your reply actually reminded me of a great clay mask I used a while back and haven’t found in the stores since (I still have the package left to remind myself to buy it again – it’s earth kiss’ Detox Mud Pore Cleanse Mud Mask). Thank you for your tips and help! I will try to keep myself from squeezing – perhaps I’ll make it into an additional personal challenge for April.

PS @dykask – 80 hours with no food? If I were your wife, I might be a bit worried too, or just a bit nervous about your general wellbeing. When does adaptive thermogenesis kick in?
Although I’m impressed with your willpower and naturally curious as to how it works out for you, especially given your analytic approach, I’d love to hear that you’re planning a balanced period of maintenance for April, to solidify your weight loss and regain a more sustainable day-to-day eating pattern.

Day 28 Oxfordshire NFD

Day 28, Switzerland, NFD
Three more days and I will have completed the whole of March fasting every other day ….. WITHOUT fainting or dragging myself through the day with no energy. Good luck everyone out there 🌈🌈🌈

@luna09

Oof that impressed me. Can we compare notes? I’ve been on a midweek fasting regime (2:5) which seems to work, but I’d be interested whether ADF or 4:3 might yield the same results?

Day 25 – CARDIFF UK – NFD
Day 26 – CARDIFF UK – NFD
Day 27 – CARDIFF UK – FD
Day 28 – CARDIFF UK – NFD

Starting Weight : 165.5lbs

Today’s Weight : 162lbs (3.5 lb) March Target 8. 5lbs

Mother’s Day apple crumble has now been negated and I’ve cleared all but 0.5lb of my gain from last week.

Youngest daughter is currently completing her mock GCSE exams so even more stressful at home than usual. My elder daughter was very studious and naturally bright and although I don’t compare them, I’m finding it harder to try and help with revision and feel I’m constantly nagging. I’ve given up explaining why she needs to learn things she will never use again, and reverted to ‘you need to learn it to pass your GCSEs, so just get on with it’.
Still, last exam on Friday then we can relax for the weekend before the nagging begins on Monday for studying for the actual exams starting May. She’s only in Year 10, so I’ve potentially got a few more years of this to come.

Planning a controlled day today and to come in under TDEE to try and get closer to March goal. I won’t achieve it, but that’s no reason to give up trying (sounds like the advice I’ve been giving my daughter).

Not long to go until the April challenge begins.

Good luck to everyone for today.

Day 28 – Perth, W.Aust – FD

2nd last FD for the month, last one will be Friday, plan going well so far.

Be strong, be kind, be fabulous.

Day 28……Florida….. NFD

Happy Birthday Day to me and Fuvvie, Happy Birthday to me and Fuvvie!

I feel so much better this morning, I think I have finally over that after vacation tiredness! Last night was a long night and I so needed it!

Thank you to everyone for the kind words of support and love on my birthday. This new style of eating and this thread has been my WOL since the Nov. challenge. And without a doubt, I would not be where I am today with out it. It’s not the fact that I’ve lost weight that just the icing on the cake but I feel better about who I am. And that is all because of the support and love I receive from each and every one of you!

Dykask……. I think I’m going to rename you the residential weight loss doctor….. quick question, how did you figure out when your body was burning those meals off? I would like to know how I get a few meals out of my saddle bags? Congrats on your extended fast, I’m glad you listened to your body and stayed off the stairs. You’ll make 200 steps in no time!

Chumi…… glad to hear you staying on with us. I get not being ready to give up those things you love like breakfast. Believe me, it took me sometime to take my food loves off the menu. As you can tell bread, my first food love is still around, I’m sure one day, I’ll leave him for good, I’m just not ready! But that the great thing about this WOL, you do not necessarily have to give your food loves away. For me it was just a matter of rearranging when I’m eating them that help in reducing and even eliminating them completely. You’ll find your balance when it’s right for you!

AT….. I’m not sure how I got on the pocketers list for Tues but grab a hold of my belt, I’ll take care of you. I will be FDing tomorrow, so don’t let go and we’ll finish March together strong as ever!

Oh, I found my ending for April…. Be Classy, Sassy and a Bit Bad Assy! I know we’re going to have a few more men in April Challenge like Mr. okaydokey and Dykask but I think men can be just as Sassy as women can and I know we all are bad assy, so I think it works! What do you all think?

Okay, well my hubby just brought my 2nd cup of coffee, so I’m off!

Peace be with you!

Day 28 FD Oman

Day 28 – NFD – Canada
Will catch up on posts later! Finishing my fast at noon but wanted to report was 137.2 today, down from 139 at start of the month. So – will show some progress this month despite a rocky road. Still have 2 more FDs to go 🙂

Day 28 Australia NFD

Happy birthday @fuvvie and @bert. I hope you both had a wonderful day! I’ve missed you around here Fuvvie.

@at thank you so much for your encouragement, I’m feeling a bit lost at the momoment. I had planned to fast today but had rediculous drama with my girls this morning and did not feel up to it. I need to get my head back into it, this wouldn’t normally stop me.
So tomorrow fd here I come!! If there is a group going I would love to be a part of it.

Day 28, USA, Missouri Ozarks, FD

Today’s weight 141, below goal weight of 145.

Waving hi to all, busy day at work !

Day 28–MA, USA–FD
Day 27–MA, USA–NFD

Day 28 USA (Illinois) – NFD

@fuvvie & @bert1802 – “Happy birthday to YOU, happy birthday to YOU, happy birthday dear 5:2’ers, ♫♪♫♪ happy birthday to YOU!” You’ve just been serenaded by this SongBird! May your day be fully wonderful!

Doing okay, will have a FD later this week, still have 2 lingering pounds to get back to my 160# maintenance. Will do my utmost to make today controlled.

Our big concert is this Sunday afternoon, so this week is kind of crazy for me as director and president of the choral society. We have extra rehearsals, but it is all so much fun. Newspaper called yesterday and wants to do a spread on our group for Sunday. Whew!

Pocketters – may you have great success today.

Onward and downward, all!

Day 28 Florida, USA FD
Thanks to the challenge, I’m firmly established in the 5/2 rhythm again. I started today with fruit, 2 egg whites, and a special muffin I make with sweet potato, banana, almond flour and chopped walnuts- very satisfying breakfast at 138 calories. I only weigh myself once/month so I won’t know until end of the week what I’ve lost but my clothes fit differently. I will join the April challenge as I know I have a ways to go to meet my goal. I haven’t figured out how to add my name as I use my smart phone to post. I’ll have to get on my laptop. Good luck to all today!

Day 28 NFD USA, WI
(day 27 was a FD, for the record)

*** HAPPY BIRFDDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY @fuvvie and @bert1802!!!!***

@dykask – Congrats on being your lowest weight since the 80s! Yow! I enjoy reading your scientific approaches to your fasting.

Today will not be a fast day, as I have a date night with my son. Once a year, their father (my ex) and I do “one-on-one” time with a son for the night. So for the past 3 Tuesdays, he’s had one son while I’ve had the other two, for special alone time. Tonight is the firsst of my one-on-one’s with one of my sons. He gets to pick whatever he wants to do (within reason), and we go do it together. I’m assuming food will be involved and while I will make healthy choices today, it won’t be a fast day for sure! In Wisconsin we have frozen custard, which is like ice cream but much richer (made with more egg yolks and cream, I believe), and it’s delicious. If he chooses that as an option I might not be able to resist a bit!

I’m tired of being sick. I want to get back in the gym but I learned my lesson to take it easy and let my body heal before exerting it. Still frustrating, though.

Good luck to all the fasters today! You got this!

Day 28 Hampshire FD

Day 28. West Midlands , UK. …….FD

I’m starving !! 😂😂😂

I shall be doing another FD in Thursday.

Day 29/NFD/Melbourne Australia

Hi hello from sunny Derbyshire I started yesterday and did my first fast day. I’m in at the end this month and have signed up for April’s challenge but I just wondered if I can post on this months challenge albeit the dog end of it. If Inot someone tell me where I should post on the forum

I really pleased ive managed to do my 1st fast day as I’ve felt like I’ve been stuck in limbo land not being able to move forwards for ages, feeling angry with myself for not being able to make myself do something about my excess weight. So, apart from a bit of a headache – my first hurdle is done!!!