31 Day March 2017 Challenge

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  • Day 2 – Cumbria UK – NFD

    Went to my aerobic class this morning – our teacher calls it “Happy Hour” – she has a good sense of humour!!
    It will be interesting to see how my sore knee reacts this week – last week after my first aerobic class for 3 months, it ached for 3 days then felt much better (I had a knee cartilage tear and a subsequent hamstring strain to my left leg just before christmas and it has taken ages to get to this a stage – very frustrating!!)

    I then volunteered for 3 hours servicing tea/coffee at a funeral at the local Parish Centre – we must have served about 200 cups – that’s a lot of washing up afterwards……….

    136 have signed up so far but not everyone has posted for Day 1 as yet! – I’ll update the spreadsheet at the weekend and will try to publish it next week if I work out how to do it!!!!!

    @bert1802 – I’m definitely not trying AVC…….LOL. btw love your insightfulness – hope some new to this WOL read that post (top of page 8)
    @biddiev – at least you know where your MOJO is – somewhere good!
    @maui, @jo glynn, @suemullins27@msn.com and @notmyrealname – Welcome – never too late to join and as you know if you are having a bad day this is a good place to offload and get some great support x @jo glynn – read my first post on Page 1 to give you helpful advice
    @lynzm – good luck with your B2B today – keep focused!
    @anna Sophia – Don’t punish yourself and as @pashaw said there’s still time to pull today back – we all have bad days but the main thing is to pick yourself up and remember why you started this WOL – tomorrow is another day – stay positive and I recommend what I call distraction therapy when struggling on a FD e.g. go for walk, read a book, ring a friend for a chat, drink a cup of hot water with lemon …..you get the idea……
    @fatrabbit – what a great day you had yesterday on your NFD
    @jarbia – good to hear you have such positive vibes for this month
    @sarah57 – I took early retirement 3 years ago and have never regretted it – there is so much to do and enjoy and the work/life balance stresses are no more!
    @schatziii – until you are fully aware of how many calories you are eating it is probably wise to keep counting but you could use other tricks like using a smaller plate or bowl to eat your food from – this will automatically cut down on the calories you are taking in – also no snacking between meals make a huge difference – good luck
    @lew – HAPPY BIRTHDAY – Celebrations are totally allowed – that is why we follow this WOL
    @cboz – you made the decision to move for a good reason no doubt and you are stronger than you think and remember that your new place of work is lucky to have you join their team! You have got this!
    @lindasue – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU – sounds like you are having a fabulous time and how lovely to be appreciated by your boss and family
    @deepash52 – are you joining us? Welcome – Are you new to this wOL? Read my first post on page 1 of this forum giving details of how to sign in to make it easier for me as host to collect information

    Goodness me that took me a while to catch up!!! Sorry I can’t answer every post but others are chipping in nicely and very helpfully answering queries and provided encouragement which is what this group is all about – TOGETHER WE ARE DEFINITELY STRONGER

    Some new to the forum are yet to sign in – I will update the spreadsheet on Sunday hopefully and remove anyone who has not signed in but they can always be added in if they change their mind…..

    I’m off to get ready to meet some good friends for a lovely meal out helping one of the couples celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary – how amazing is that!

    “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” – T Roosevelt

    Day 2-Wisconsin, USA-FD
    I am part of AT’s March weight loss challenge, but with all these posts I’m thinking there are other groups that have started as well. Hopefully AT will find my post.
    Isn’t it wonderful to get on here and to KNOW we aren’t doing this alone?! It really is like being on a “diet” for only ONE day, because the next day you can have what you want by figuring it in to be part of your TDEE day. I always shoot to stay below my TDEE calories for my NFD day. The other great thing is that by following this plan you really do lose the over the top cravings for sweets and carbs so you can be satisfied with far less. If only everyone knew how many hidden sugars are found in both foods and beverages! Things you think are good for you are often times loaded with sugar! Low fat things have the fat replaced with more SUGAR! Trust me when I say that sugar is our enemy and gets stored as fat. Our tongues and taste buds may love sugar, but our bodies and teeth hate all the damage it causes us. There are so many great alternatives to sugar these days so I focus on all the things I CAN have and that will still allow me to lose and keep off weight.

    Day 1, Québec, FD

    Thank you AT for welcoming me.
    It’s 1:30 pm and only ate 160 calories up to now. Nice fresh fish on the menu for dinner at the campground.

    Bonne journée xxx

    Day 2 / Sweden / FD

    After two well controlled NFD, this FD is going very well. Managed a walk during my lunch break and should reach 10k steps today.

    Keep up the courage out there!

    Take care.

    Day 3/NFD/Australia

    Started 5:2 Oct 2014. Maintaining under goal for over a year.

    Yesterday’s FD could have come unstuck. DH bought a loaf of woodfired sourdough bread. Smelt delicious! Rather than fighting to resist I built it into my evening meal. I only eat once a day on FDs. One of the things I love to do is make an occassion of eating – it helps with mindful eating. I bring out my best crystal glass for sparkling water and a pretty small plate or bowl. I focus on bulding my meal around colourful fresh vegetables, a healthy fat, a small amount of protein, usually no carbs but if I feel like them I build them in. Last night’s FD meal was absolutely visually pleasing and delicious. I made a ratatouille style vegetable dish with fresh tomatoes, three different coloured capsicums/peppars, olives, red onions, thyme, garlic and lots of fresh basil. We ate it with sirena chili tuna packed in oil, with red onion, fresh parsley, Vietnamese mint and dressed with ACV and a hunk of sourdough. All measured, counted and well under 500 calories. Using a smaller plate made it look huge and very satisfying.

    Feb challenge paid off. I successfully achieved my goal of reducing wine consumption from a nightly 1/2 bottle and more to one over the weekend. In the early days of 5:2ing I allowed myself a glass of wine on NFDs. Saddly self control disappeared and I found I couldn’t limit myself and the accompanying eating. Hence the zero alcohol. Surprisingly I don’t miss it. Phew! This week I’ll be cutting out the weekend bottle.

    ACV please be aware of eroding teeth enamel especially combined with lemon. I tried drinking it with a straw – not recommended. I usually use it in salad dressing and/or thoroughly rinse afterwards.

    I love my morning coffee. I use a French press and add a half cup of full cream milk. A little pleasure.

    @bert1802 – I’ve joined your imaginary Hula Hoop group. Haven’t managed to find an appropriate one. By the way can anyone tell me what a weighted hoop looks like? Love your posts – beautifully written and inspirational.

    @anna Sophia – pick yourself up. Dust yourself off. Tomorrow is a new day. Focus on how you felt, bottle that feeling. If tempted uncork it, relive it and ask yourself do you want to repeat it. It helps.

    “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” – T Roosevelt. Great quote@AT

    Day 2 Glasgow NFD

    This is my 1st week on 5:2. I was FD for day 1 and did feel hungry at different times during the day. I missed breakfast, had an apple for lunch, a low calorie microwave meal for dinner and a small slice of toast with some beans for a snack. I found that coffee helped see me through the hunger pangs.

    I have eaten 3 healthy meals today and feel happily fulfilled after my FD yesterday.
    I have not felt like snacking at all. Long may that feeling of fulfilment last!!

    Day 2 NFD Surrey UK

    Gosh I was hungry today but I’ve managed to stay within my TDEE and got my sugar fix with a couple of sweet satsumas. I have a busy weekend coming up so my next FD won’t be until Monday.

    Whoops 2 posts in one. Day 2 FD went well felt strong. Last time I did 5:2 I did back to back days to get them over with but came undone about 6 weeks in- it was too long and didn’t work for me. This time I’m fasting Monday and Thursday. Am learning to ride the waves of hunger much more easily and it’s so much better knowing it only lasts one day. Day 3 NFD which is my weigh in day and 1.1 kilos down- yay! Great way to start a Friday in Sydney, Australia.

    @pashaw,
    thank you very much for your kind and motivating words! My next FD will be on Monday. Hope this is going to work out..Today just wasn’t my day.

    I wish all of you good luck!

    @onahealthyhigh thank you! Will try to do this..☺

    Day 2 – USA NFD
    @onahealthyhigh….your post was like a beautiful symphony and very uplifting as you described your meal and your efforts to make it special!

    Day 2 FD UK. First day in work after a week off, I find it easier to fast in work as there’s more to keep me occupied. Had an apple for lunch and just had low cal meal for tea. I find if I eat very little during the day I can have a reasonably sized evening meal.. My mantra – just get to tea time! Thanks for the support.

    Day 2- Montréal- NFD

    Day 3 Tas Aus NFD

    Feeling great after yesterday’s fd, but really sore from a huge 19km walk I did on Wednesday. Good sore though,and I think muscles holding onto water, hopefully anyway as weighed more this morning after fd yesterday than Wednesday morning after b2b fd’s Mon and Tues. Doesn’t matter anyway, I’ll get there. Had yesterday off my normal workout as body is recovering, still sore but back to it today. Now to eat mindfully until next fd on Monday.

    Happy birthday @lew and @lindasue!! I hope you both had wonderful days! 🎉🎉

    Day 4, March 3, NFD Sydney Australia
    Started on Monday this week. Two FDs – Monday and Thursday. Friday morning is “weigh in day” so just got my first “scale feedback”. Have dropped from 59.8 to 58.5. Am pleased.
    Second ever FD yesterday. Found it a bit harder than the first physically, but mentally ok. Am usually much hungrier in the mornings so use my calories for a banana and a bit of muesli, then use the balance for skim milk (I am a tea and coffee drinker) and some cut up carrots and celery through the day at work. That’s enough to get me to bed time!
    Good luck everyone, first week almost done.

    Second post. This thread is huge!
    @johnnyr here here to your class. I have been doing a swim class for about 10 years now. I have mastered front crawl, I can do 10 lengths butterfly (not all at once, only two at a time and then collapse!) and every week we work on various aspects through drills and sprints. I hate/love it!
    CBoz someone once said to me that change happens whether you like it or not, so it is better to ‘own’ it. So while your discomfort is not nice, it will pass and it won’t be long until you find yourself in a comfortable place again. So the very best of luck on your journey. You’re a winner!
    @suemullins27 I retired 18 months ago and don’t know how I had time to work! It’s just great. Fasting gets easier after a week or two and for me, and many others, it’s the NFDs that are the problem! Very good luck.
    Reid There are claims that ACV helps with insulin resistance, helps you lose weight, and lots of other health claims. I haven’t decided if it works for me. Kefir is my next project!
    LEW and LindaSue happy birthday to you….
    Onahealthyhigh can I come to dinner? I’m salivating!
    Whoever suggested publishing recipes (sorry forgot to write down the name)you could always start a new post inviting recipes.
    Have a great evening everyone.

    Day 2 | NFD | UK

    Thanks for the birthday wishes guys – I had a great day xx

    Day 2 – USA – NFD

    Probably 4th post, lol – @Debster215, salivating at the thought of being able to swim laps again….use to do it daily at lunchtime, but that was when I lived in the city and used a fitness center….now in the woods and no pools nearby….my biggest downer about living here….it’s literally therapy for me, but I’ve got to find another niche to get into that will make me feel the same way….

    Day 3 Sunshine Coast Aus NFD 107.6 kgs

    Managed 20:4 yesterday. Had a bit of a run around replacing a defunct TV. Scrubbed the verandah and mopped floors. So was running with perspiration at one stage. If I can get enough of this incidental exercise, I am happy.

    Will try and catch up with posts whilst waiting at the airport for my OH who is returning home today. Hopefully he will be home for the whole of March. We have several birthdays ithis month including 3 of my daughters, one son-in-law, a granddaughter and myself. Lots of celebrating. All the family are getting together this weekend making our 5 children, their spouses and 12 grandchildren. We’re camping out on my daughter’s block of land where they are living in a shed while they build their house. This hasn’t happened yet. Son and sons-in-law are having a golf game at a local par 3 course, 9 holes. This will be a lovely bonding time. No doubt time will be spent at the local dam swimming with the kids.

    Now to polish the place up a bit. Bye for now.

    Screwed up already. Don’t know why I was so hungry today. I’ve fasted many times before, but I couldn’t get through today. I think it’s my attitude – it’s not good, so I am being bad lol.

    By the way I am in Washington State. I guess I will look to tomorrow for my first fast day of March/second fast day this week. Thanks all.

    PS I know we aren’t supposed to associate “messing up” with “being bad” – that was just a bad joke.

    Day 3 Australia NFD stayed within my TDEE yesterday and walked for more than an hour so feeling really good. Appear to have lost 1kg already so feeling really happy about that too! Soaking everyone a happy day 🙂

    Hi I’m brand new here, from Marshall, VA (USA). I started this diet today (NFD) and my first FD is tomorrow. I’ll admit I’m a little nervous because I tend to get shaky and dizzy when I don’t eat. However, from what I’ve learned that sounds like it goes away with time. Excited to start this journey!

    Day 3 – Tokyo, Japan – FD … 79.8kg

    I managed to stay under 80kg, but I had to cheat to do it. I started my fast yesterday after lunch, so I’m about 20 hours into the fast. I’ll drink but no food as long as I can hold out. I was disappointed that my blood glucose was a bit high, 103 mg/dl @ 10pm, 104 mg/dl @ 7am and finally a 98 mg/dl at 8am after climbing sixty floors of stairs. I’m probably still fighting insulin resistance. Actually I been fasting less than a year and I had horrible eating habits for decades.

    The reason I don’t eat even the 1/4 TDEE is because I know eating even a small amount causes my blood sugar to go up and it doesn’t go down very quickly for me. Also it is just easier not to have to plan out a low carb meal. In my case it isn’t really about calories. If it was just about calories my peak weight would have been over 200kg instead of 106kg. The calorie math just doesn’t work. I was also gaining some fat when eating 2/3rds my TDEE a couple years ago. In my case it is really more about eating rather than how much I eat. Frequency of eating drives blood sugar which drives insulin which drives fat production. It isn’t calorie math it is hormonal math.

    Clearly the calorie math does work for some people. I think that the biggest problem with diets is that there isn’t such as thing as one size fits all. It really depends on many factors. However fasting is a great tool for those of us that still have some extra fat to burn off and most overweight people probably do benefit from fasting.

    Day 2, UK, NFD.

    Sorry for late check in. After successful B2B FDs, I ate way beyond my TDEE yesterday and today. I’ll dust myself off and start again tomorrow. Planning FDs either Saturday or Sunday and one Monday or Tuesday.

    Day 2 Ireland NFD

    Day 2 Massachusetts USA FD

    I had just started this 5:2 WOL on Feb 27 so this is only my second ever FD. Much easier than the first one, I can tell you that. Both FDs I have come in at just under my 600 cal for the day. The first FD was actually even lower than today. This morning I had 2 Lg hard boiled eggs for breakfast with a large iced coffee (An east coast USA thing) and for dinner I did the no-carb Caesar salad from pg 167 of the book. I used sirloin steak instead of chicken and lite Italian dressing instead of fat free Caesar, for a total of 564 cal for the day.

    Plenty of water and seltzer throughout the day and I felling pretty good right now.

    Day 2 – California, US – NFD
    Well, today was supposed to be my first fast day, but after a 2 egg breakfast at 7am, I was starving by 11:30am. Ate an early lunch – 4 oz ground beef, spinach, and mushrooms. Two hours later I was starving. At that point I gave up on the fast day and decided to strategize how to do better on a fast day Saturday or Sunday. I guess I’ll go reread all the ideas for fast days. I welcome anyone’s ideas. I can’t skip breakfast due to low blood sugar but all other ideas are welcome. Thanks..

    Kinda sad 🙁

    Day 3, NZ NFD

    Day 3 visiting the city West Australia NFD
    Well yesterday’s NFD was such an over the TDEE extravaganza that I really WILL be mindful today and not eat enough for the whole family in case a sudden famine happens!
    I think it was partly a reaction to the ‘ no matter what I do it doesn’t seem to be working ‘ mindset. There are no excuses actually and sadly I was aware of overeating so today – mindful even in company and with all the myriad choices available😎

    Day 3 FD NZ
    I intended to do a third FD today but I have turned it into 16:8 instead.
    Super stressful day at work and massive rush to pack in my lunch break so we can get away for the weekend tonight at 5pm.

    @lauriel try saving your calories for an evening meal. When you’re feeling hungry have a hot/cold drink – tea, coffee with a splash of milk if desired, miso soup, oxo or bono and lots of water. Keeping hydrated is the key. Eating small meals throughout the day makes me very hungry and food obsessed!

    A good FD today. Did my weight lifting session this morning and had a lovely long walk this afternoon – very cold but the sun was shinning. I made a vegetable omlette (one egg) with a little cheese for supper. Well under 500 calories. Tried the hullahoop again – no success yet!

    @Debater251 – thank you for the ACV information. I tried some this afternoon. It wasn’t bad but I’m not sure I will make it a habit. I’ll try the kefir next.

    Off for an early night soon. Good night.

    Day 2…. Florida…… NFD

    So, my day went fairly well. I stepped on the scales and 146 popped up again. Thankful for that, thought maybe the 140’s just dropped by to torment me.
    Day 2 without soda and snacks, although I’m craving a soda, I’m just ignoring it for the most part, but come the end of Lent this girl is going go crazy! I can have it in 38 more days…..lol

    While writing this I’m watching My 600lb life…. super sized. The participant was speaking with the doctor and telling him of all the reasons why she could not lose weight. Then he said to her….. You will never lose weight, if you continue to blame everyone and everything else. if you want this, you must except the blame and responsibility.
    That got me to think about my diet and how come I gained the weight I did. I’ve come to the realization that in all actuality this doctor is right. When I decided that I no longer wanted to be the fat girl and finally started taking responsibility for what I put in my mouth. it was the exact moment, I began to lose weight.
    I have learned to say no and my friends and family have finally began to except that and actually began making better choices in their diets as well.
    So, thinking back, what was your defining moment that made you take responsibility for what you put into your mouth?

    Well…. Im off

    Peace be with you!

    @laurielr – Are you on some kind of medication that is reducing your blood sugar. If so you should see a doctor about what dosage you should be using while trying to fast. Also maybe you have to have breakfast but do you really have to have it a 7am? I’m a breakfast person but the truth is I’m not normally hungry when I first get up. Eating early can often be more habit than need.

    Hunger is going to happen when you are initially. If you were to fast multiple days you might get to a point that you didn’t have hunger but I haven’t fasted that long yet. You are going to feel some hunger sometimes. You need to learn how to ride out the hunger as it normally will come in waves and often won’t last past 20 minutes. As you fast you will probably start to understand your hunger singles better. Most hunger isn’t real and can often be ignored, but it isn’t always easy to do.
    * When you are hungry drink some water
    * Wait it out often the hunger will reduce
    * Try distracting yourself with being busy
    There are many other tricks that might work for you. Fasting is rarely hunger free, so you have to learn to deal with it.

    Sirisan – St Louis US
    2d FD

    Second fast day. A little hungrier than the first and feeling a bit chilly but good.

    Can someone tell me what AVC is? I’ve looked through the resources and on the forum and I’m sure I’m just missing it but I can’t find what it is? Is it something you make at first I thought it was Apple cider vinegar but that would be ACV? Just curious.

    Day 3 UK, FD

    Right then. Up early to work.
    Just weighed myself at 81.8Kg. Have done 4 FDs this week and exercised so was expecting a bit more of a loss. But the Gods of the scales so tell me that I have lost some fat & gained muscle, so the exercise is building muscle which should aid further loss (fingers crossed, eh?!).

    Good luck to all today.

    Onwards and downwards.

    And if it all goes wrong today, put it behind you and start again tomorrow. Don’t be hard on yourself – give yourself a break! Everyone screws up – the ones that succeed learn from it and move on.

    As my dear Granny used to say : “Live in the moment. It might be your last”
    A cheerful soul my Granny was (RIP) 🙂

    Day 3 Glasgow NFD

    Day 3, Germany, FD

    Happy fasting for today’s fasters and a good, healthy weekend for everyone!

    Day 2, Oceanside CA USA, FD

    Super busy FD today. Started out with 3.8 mile beach walk before protein waffle and fruit breakfast. All set for day which included 18 holes of golf with DH. All in the beautiful warm sunshine, the warmest day here this year.

    Back home for light salad supper with protein, chopped walnuts, and sprinkled feta cheese. Use olive oil and basalmic vineger for dressing.

    I have been taking a morning “cleanse” drink for several years.
    Recipe: Juice of one half fresh lemon, 1 TBSP organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) with”mother”, hearty sprinkling of cinnamon, generous squirt honey and 1 TBSP Coconut oil. Mix it all together and add 4-6 ounces water. Drink it right down. The water dilutes the strong ACV taste and the honey makes it drinkable. Drink another half glass of water to protect your teeth. Some people cite ACV and Coconut Oil for weight loss. I think the cleanse just keeps me healthy. The Fast 5:2 is the backbone of our WOL.

    Oh and there was another pound gone this morning. Yes, a very satisfying day.

    Day 2 FD
    Day 3 NFD UK

    Yesterday my FD went well, didn’t eat a meal till 6pm and had a satsuma at lunchtime. Stepped on the scales only to discover I weigh the same as I did before both FD this week. After thinking about where I might have gone wrong I realised that I mindlessly ate 3 bars of chocolate throughout the day on Wednesday 😯 I think I need to be more aware of my TDEE on NFD for this to work!

    Day 3 / Sweden / NFD

    Ha! I knew it! They made February too short! I reached my February goal this morning! And I’m halfway to my overall goal. Yippee! (Does anybody still say yippee?)

    Starting weight Nov 13, 2016 102.5 kg
    Today 89.5 kg
    Goal weight September 77.5 kg

    February was a slow month for me but for all of you new to this way of life. It does work. What I love about this way of eating is that it’s very adaptable and, for myself at least, I don’t have to deny myself any foods that I like. If I’m craving chocolate, I just remind myself that I can have that chocolate on Friday, not today.

    For example, yesterday was a FD and a friend and I had planned to go to the cinema. For me, cinema means popcorn. So, after an oatmeal breakfast, 200 kcal, I had a total fast all day to save my cals for that night’s popcorn. Done deal. And the scales rewarded me this morning.

    Take care my virtual friends!

    Day 3 – Perth, W.Aust – FD

    It’s been two months now since I’ve started on the 5:2 WOL and I’ve managed to develop a good bank of “go to” foods for fast days, so if I can’t be bothered to be creative I can now go back on a previous day and put that together. My breakfast is very consistent at around 165cal and is sufficient to keep me going, and while it’s always the same I don’t mind because I don’t need to think. I usually end up having a small lunch of around 100cal and then the rest is for dinner. If I get a little hungry during the day I’ll have a black tea or check how much water I’ve had and remind myself it’s just for one day and then go off to find something to do away from the kitchen.

    Together let’s “March” forward with confidence and determination.

    Day 3 / UK / FD (finally!)

    As many seem to be saying, it’s the NFD that are the issue. I am looking forward to no internal discussions and deliberations about whether I can have this or that today: soup 1 around lunch, soup 2 straight after work and then off to zumba, that’s the plan for today.

    Yesterday was going okay until the office helped out a fabulous but overcatered event by polishing off delicious doughnuts and overly sweet cake. And when I got through my starter at dinner with a friend too quickly I just had a side of chips as well. And then the now ex-boyfriend (I’m moving out on Sunday) waited at home with chilli with two eggs reserved for me. I guess I had to have them. Filling MFP with info is such a nuisance but I think it will have to be done on NFD.

    I’m now about 27 hours into my fast and still zero calories. On a normal FD I would be headed to bed about now, but I still have 8 or 9 hours to go before bedtime. However it isn’t as bad as the last time I started a fast early by skipping supper.

    Right now I’ve probably burned off my excess glucose. It is also confirmed by my blood glucose dropping to 78 mg/dl. So I’m into the hours that really count where my body is mostly burning fat for energy. Maybe as much a 0.1g/minute of body fat is being burned. I still have plenty to burn off.

    Day 3 Hampshire NFD

    I enjoyed a lovely walk in the sunshine with my young grandsons yesterday. It was along a stream in the New Forest and involved a lot of mud and water but great fun for all.
    I managed my calorie intake quite well so I’m feeling positive.

    Day 3 Melbourne NFD

    @lew – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    @lindasue – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

    Hello AT,

    I am new to 5:2 , will be joining March challenge. I currently live in Illinois, U.S.A. My name is Viga. I weigh 67 kgs, need to loose 12 Kgs/26 pounds. looking if 5:2will help me achieve it. Good luck all. Today is FD.

    Day 3 UK NFD 🌈

    Hi all, had two successful Fast days. What works for me is water and lemon all day and either lunch (if really hungry) or dinner of 500cals.

    Decided at work that everytime someone offered me something I would accept and put it in my drawer for later (people insist), , I now have 8 chocolates and a little packet of biscuits, this shows what I would have mindlessly eaten had I not been fasting. Since I’ve given up sugar this month and for lent this is my drawer of willpower! I will gain strength from this drawer!!!! 😂😂

    Have a good day all!

    Day 3 Kent UK NFD (Age 61)goal for this month 4 lbs and slimmer waist (15 mins daily waist exercises) not weighing until end of the month. Lost 8 lbs in February. It has taken me 3 years to evolve as a successful faster, hope it’s quicker for you.

    FD yesterday was completed successfully( I don’t count calories) I do not think in terms of ‘denial’ of food groups just permanent changes to healthy eating. The way I understand it, obesity is caused by sugar and insulin resistance. Sugar and sugar in carbs are detrimental to your bodies health. Eating sugar is actually as bad for your body as ‘smoking’. I gave that up many years ago and haven’t looked back I plan to avoid sugar for the same reason. I do not see ‘sugary’ things as treats, I see them as cigarettes made of sugar- mental image – harmful. Sugar is an addictive drug. Read Jason Fungs ‘Obesity Code’, become aware of the health risks of insulin spikes caused by sugar and its replacements. Fasting will become easier if you see changes as healthy and avoiding high calorie sugar packed foods is a great decision. It took me 40 years to become obese, I plan to be slim within 4 years, final goal in sight this summer. (I WILL have lost 8 stone) It’s not about being militant it’s about using scientific discoveries to aid weight loss. ITS ABOUT EDUCATION AND ACCEPTANCE THAT SOME CHANGES ARE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.

    Dark chocolate has health benefits as very low in sugar, if you can’t live without chocolate, one square on occasion is not a bad treat. Personally I prefer some nuts, perfect treat(unless you are allergic to them).

    Mostly I eat salad/ hot veg and fish/eggs/seafood. I buy the best quality fresh food and cook it simply, pan fried in butter or baked. I use milk and water Kefir daily because they both improve gut health, they improve immune system by adding good bacteria. I have loads of energy and am physically fit, trying to stay that way. I walk 10,000 steps per day minimum and drink water or tea all day to keep hydrated. I currently do 3 fast days of 500 calls per week. If I overeat (we all do on occasion)on a non fast day I follow it with a liquid fast day. Simple plan that works to the tune of 1-2 lbs loss per week which is sustainable.

    Good Luck fellow fasters.

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