Scotland Day 14 NFD

Well done Fuvvie 3st in 11 weeks is amazing. And well done Dutch 🙂

NothernDawn you take care of yourself. My hubby’s just been diagnosed with a hernia. He waited 6 weeks for his scan the other day. Now we’re waiting for his day surgery appt. He’s finding things a strain and it’s difficult to stop him from doing things without thinking.

Well I went over my FD yest by 200 cals 🙁 as I was a bit stressed. The moving/handling people came in to give me “advice” on how to work with mum. The text book didn’t show them how to deal with my situation lol. I know I seem obstructive as their advice is good but with a hubby carrying an injury I’m trying to do all the heavy stuff myself. Transferring…..try moving shower/heavy wheel chairs across carpets with a heavy wee person sitting in them! The hosp bed is really hard/heavy to pull in and out too, in a confined space, and the brakes are tough to work with. I’m going on 56 not 18! So they left and I felt demoralised and reached for a slice of gingerbread! The end of the day is the best and not the best time to do things. They seem mum at her worst which helps but unfortunately by the end of the day I’m not so great either lol! Energy and patience start to wear thin when you’re tired.

Oh well today has to be better (the sun is shining for a change) so I’m going to try being mindful today and stick well within TDEE. Good luck all.

Day 13: Pacific NW USA, NFD with veggie omelette, salmon salad lettuce wraps and a salad based Poki Bowl for dinner. All told, 55 cals over my quota of 1200 cal. Not too bad on a vacation day with grandsons also running me in circles.

Coda – honestly, about 6 minutes under the wire, I feel like I missed something yesterday not reading the most current entries so tonight I’m dozing and reading after an afternoon at the beach!

I am so happy for you, Dutch. Fist bump! 👊

Fuvvie – 💃🏿 Happy for you!

Slim – I bet your kids know when it’s a FD for you and keep their distance, do you ever wonder about the dog or cat? Love your sense of humor!

ETJ – I feel like I’m reading a post from one of Harriot’s clients (if he had immigrated) when you give us a glimpse into your day!

Northern – now you be careful, wouldn’t want hubby having a chance to say he told you so!

jml60 – wow, sounds like your day, all day is exercise. Love reps for your Mum! Picture yourself using a free gym.

The Netherlands – Day 14 (non-fast day)

My fast day yesterday didn’t go very well. The snacks at this social thing at work were too tempting, so I ate too many. Ate some soup and a boiled egg at home because I didn’t veel very full. All in all I ate way over 500 calories.

Today is a non-fast day. Tomorrow I have a day off from work and I will have another, proper fast day.

Surrey UK Day 14 Well what a surprise! Since the last time I weighed and had gained after the birthday weekend, and then basically stuck to 5:2 for the last few days, I weighed just for the hell of it this morning…in fact I had puy lentils and salmon last night and this morning I was still feeling full and convinced that I would have at least gained again….and I didn’t! In fact I was down by 1.5 kg. I almost feel I can’t trust the scale…how can that be right? Believe me I am delighted and re motivated, but I am still sceptical! I even got on a second time, I even picked up the scale to check its settings..I looked at it like it was an alien being. Today is a fast day, so let’s see what happens.

Northern Spain day 14
Good morning everyone.
Congratulations Dutch and we’ll done Fuvvie.
NFD here today.Yippee.
Have friends coming over for lunch but I will be able to control the situation as I’ll be doing the cooking.

Unfortunately I’ll probably be doing the drinking too!!!!
But don’t think so. We have all worked hard to shift the weight.
My pilates class was great last night. I find that I’m getting more flexible and Stronger
Have a great day everyone
Cheers

Sorry, wanted to add – well done BrightonBelle, good for you!!

AUS day 14
Completed Fast 500 day
Not hungry but relieved to have dinner as a chicken soup with lots of veggies and then a cup of strawberries. The non eating part of fast days seems to be getting easier. Training yourself in a new skill is going to take practice and repetition till you can do it right. 🙂
Happy wishes to everyone for tomorrow!

Australia, day 14, FD converted to NFD,

I had planned a FD today. We were outside most of the day except when I went to the dentist – got an emergency appointment to put a temporary thing over the broken part of my tooth till I get home and get to my dentist for a proper fix, whatever that may be. The rest of the day I was outside and it was very cold today, and breezy. I think that now that I’m nearly at my goal weight I’m starting to feel the cold a bit more, but if that’s part of my being healthier at a normal weight, then that’s Ok. Maybe I’m even fighting off a bug, not sure. But anyway, I decided at about 1.30pm that this was not the right day for me to be doing a FD and I decide d to put it off till The day after tomorrow. When I got back to where we’re staying I went to bed and slept for 2 hrs before dinner. I think I made the right decision. Still very tired tonight. Part of what I love about 5:2 is this ability to have regularity but, if it’s needed, to change a FD around to another. It’s part of what makes 5:2 so successful IMO. It works around life, adapting to the differences in our lives whatever they may be.

Borrie – I think someone explained 16:8 – I eat in an 8 hr window on my FDs and don’t have any calories in the other 16 hrs of each 24hr period on NFDs. Because I’m not able to exercise I don’t get that appetite regulation that comes with regular exercise. 16:8 helps me regulate my appetite. I find it easy to do as I’m not hungry in the mornings and always ate breakfast later anyway, but now I just wait till 12, 1 or even 2pm and take all my calories in 8 hrs from when I start.

Lovely to read everyone’s posts and news😀
Onwards and Downwards,
Merry

Day 14-NH USA

FD today! The good news is that I stayed under my TDEE yesterday but the bad news is that I had a bowl of ice cream last night and my stomach is not happy with me today. LOL

Tomorrow is weigh in for me and I’m so inspired by you all; my original goal with this weight loss was to be 130 (I’m 5’3 in good shoes) but maybe I can get closer to 120…maybe even less…I don’t know. I think the last time I was in the 140 neighborhood was about 25 years ago and I’m so THRILLED to be close to that again. Oh the possibilities….so thank you all for your great stories and tips; I’m so glad I found this place.

Have a great day all!

US, Day 14, overcast and humid in NYC. Decent FD yesterday. Down today — under 120. Can I stay there???? Can I make my challenge goal of 118 by July 30? Am I going out to dinner tonight? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Missing hubby who won’t be home until NEXT Wednesday. Son will be away this weekend and I have a refrigerator full of vegetables….and excellent cheese.

Day 14– Colorado, USA

So I still find completing a full Fast Day correctly difficult. I start so well, then end up going over 500 calories each time.
However….
I find I am having *good luck* with 16:8 days by skipping breakfast, holding out for a light lunch & then a normal dinner with OH. I’ve also been increasing my veggies & salads. More nutrition & fiber!

Doing these Challenges, I’ve seen my portion sizes naturally shrink. I seem to fill up on much less food than before. And I no longer worry about “getting hungry.” I know it won’t kill me. Now if there’s nothing healthy available at meal time, I just skip eating & wait till I’m home.

Can’t believe that it used to be such a big deal, I used to be scared of getting too hungry. Always carried snacks in my bag, purposely over-ate at lunch to avoid possibly getting hungry before dinner…crazy stuff. Now it’s no biggie. I finally feel like “I’ve got this.”

Oh yeah, weighed myself this morning & saw a low number that I haven’t seen in 5 years!!
Just seven pounds (3.2 kg) away from my goal now!

Day 14 USA (Illinois)

NFD today. FD Yesterday went well – ate my salad supper about 4 pm then had an apple about 8 pm. Seemed to hold me for a fairly good night’s sleep. I’m off for a haircut shortly and a pretty easy day.

Congrats to Dutch and Fuvvie! Yeah for all who are succeeding with our diet. I am about 8 lbs. from my original goal. IF I can make that, then will I be able to keep it off? That’s a big question….

SongBirdMe… No, that is not a big question. Of course you will keep it off because you know the trick, the secret handshake, the key to life. You can slide into a fast whenever you need to. As HappyMargo wrote above, you are no longer afraid of hunger.

“And I no longer worry about “getting hungry.” I know it won’t kill me. Now if there’s nothing healthy available at meal time, I just skip eating & wait till I’m home.

Can’t believe that it used to be such a big deal, I used to be scared of getting too hungry. Always carried snacks in my bag, purposely over-ate at lunch to avoid possibly getting hungry before dinner…crazy stuff. Now it’s no biggie. I finally feel like “I’ve got this.””

Day 14. Wisconsin, USA

NFD. HIIT this morning. Good luck all!

France Day 14 NFD

I am so sorry, but I cannot give this forum the time it deserves.

Things have absolutely gone to pieces. I have been preparing for my own hospitalisation because of some health problems that have been ongoing, but need checking. I have a growth in my throat. I may have mentioned it.

But then when I took my dog in for a check on his arthritis I found he has kidney failure. He looks OK bless him, he should get the accolade for best weight loss 1.3 kilos in a week on his prescription diet. He howls at me with confusion since I seem to have forgotten where his biscuits are kept. He repeatedly goes to the cupboard to show me. But the vet says he must lose another couple of kilos. He was always a skinny dog, but put weight on because of his arthritis pain. She says he must be thinner to relieve his joins, he can only have half doses of pain killer now, since this exacerbates the kidney issue. He is twelve and a half.

When I took him in for his check up yesterday I took my 14 year old cat Raymond, and after tests it seems he has hyperthyroidism. He could be cured if I had 1500 euros for an injection that acts against the tumour. But I don’t. I am so frustrated and upset. I am not actually sure that the radiation treatment would be desirable if I could afford it. It has all sorts of risks and issues apparently. He would be in a cage for two weeks when no one can handle him. He would be afraid and frightened, then when he got home, he should be kept alone and I should not touch him, or allow him to climb on me, since he would still be radio active. It is all a nightmare of emotional turmoil.

I have read on the Internet that such cats need high protein and have ordered some recommended foods on line.

Once I got back from the vet I was exhausted and hungry last night and simply made chips, which I consumed with wine. All against any sensible regimen, but I just wanted food and oblivion.

So I have to say I am failing this time round as a group member. I can’t even keep up with the posts.

Coda, I am sorry to have let you down this time around. Maybe eventually, diet might be my focus, but I am sinking in concern about my old cat and dog, and me and everything. Amazing how so many things can come together at once. I am at an all time low.

California, USA, day 13/14. I can’t believe I did not post yesterday. It was a busy day. Work started out with breakfast being served and a debriefing of the prior day’s events. After work, cooked dinner then off to Bible study group. Then I had to rush to get dog food at the pet store. I got home at 9 pm, check on my elderly neighbor before being home for the night. I turned on my computer to post and an article caught my eye. I then shut off the computer and went to bed. I stayed within my TDEE but did not have a chance to exercise yesterday, but did manage to walk 10,000 steps. I was hoping to sleep in today but my cat decided differently. He opened my shutters, crawled through then meowed nonstop til I got up to rescue him. I am off work the next four days. Today will be a FD. I plan to do my HIT exercises, some planking and squats. It will hit 100+ today, so I will swim this afternoon. Now to get caught up reading the posts. My first cup to tea is ready. It’s going to be a great day.

Day 14, Cotswolds UK: Non-fast day.
ABC1….my heart goes out to you. I know what it is to love animals and then see them grow old and sick. Take care. xx

Thank you for thinking of me Dutch.
There will be a market tomorrow in the village, but nothing today. I need to stay home with my animals in any case. I think it is a day for local families to party. I did go to walk round the Grand Lac at St Saud this morning, and Morris went in swimming which was good for him.
I am supposed to be making humous and guacamole, but I haven’t begun. I am yearning for pitta, lettuce, guacomole and humous.
The sun comes and goes, with sprinkling showers today. It would be good but for my state of mind. I think logically all creatures must necessarily end their lives, but I am dealing with the reality of it, and not handling it as well as I might.

ABC1 you are certainly dealing with alot right now – and like you say all at once. Hang in there!
Dutch that is wonderful that you got a new and sounds like very exciting job – congratulations. My parents both born in Holland (Staphorst), and my husband and I were so happy to have had a vacation in Holland a few years ago. Went and saw both my parents homes where they grew up, and had great visit with some cousins. Just excellent holiday. Toured all through Holland, so easy with your train system. I felt right at home!
After I did 2 FD in a row Monday and Tuesday successfully, last night after eating very healthy, when sat to watch America s got Talent, kept dreaming about the M&M peanuts in cupboard…and then got into them and had a few fistfuls…So after loosing 2 pounds, I regained that this morning, and have decided to not do 2 fast days in a row again. I did read that is the best way, especially for reducing insulin which is my goal. It is disheartening that after only a snack I can gain so easily. It has become very hard to reduce weight now. Tomorrow I turn 53 so know it has everything to do with insulin resistance, plus my age and being menopausal. For me it will definitely be slow grind to loose last 20.
But tomorrow I will weigh, early in the morning, and then have enjoyable cheat day!

UK day 14 – trying to eat reasonably sensibly at mum’s but not helped by going down with bad cold…or I may have been bitten by a venomous vorpent! Those in the know will realise that I’ve just finishes reading the 4th dragon book with the boy. What I really need now is a vegetable-that-must-not-be-named…otherwise known as the potato. Of course, I may not have been bitten…I may just be feverish!
Mx

Day 14… UK Nottingham update…

FD today and survived up till now on fluids. Just had a calorie counted hunters chicken, wedges and a pile of broccoli with a yogurt to finish, gone 29 over the 500 today, so hope it doesn’t jeopardise today.

Well surprise surprise! Today my company is celebrating National Ice Cream day and is serving:

∙ Klondike® Mrs. Fields® Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches
∙ Good Humor® Vanilla Chocolate Giant King Cones
∙ Good Humor® Vanilla Chocolate Giant King Cones
∙ MAGNUM® Double Caramel Bars

Lock me up now!

Italy Day 14 – FD

Think i came in just over 500 calories, but i did resist the pizza crust this time!!

Aussie day 14 sorry i missed a few days every FD ended with bad indigestion probably a bit of stress i have been baby sitting three Grandkid’s over the school holidays i usually do seven of the eleven days they are off love them dearly but keeping them entertained can be a challenge. will read all the posts i have missed today good luck everyone.