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Australia – Day 29 final day of challenge 🙂
No loss this week 🙁 But I did have a decent loss the last 3 weeks so no complaining.
For this challenge:
Starting weight: 77.8kg Current weight: 74.6kg Total loss for challenge: 3.2kg
Starting bust: 99cm Current bust: 94cm Total bust lost: 5cm
Starting waist: 92cm Current waist: 89cm Total waist lost: 3cm
Starting hips: 112cm Current hips: 105cm Total hip lost: 7cm
Ireland day 28 fd day 29 nfd
Cannot believe I didn’t check in yesterday…hardest fast day to date as I’m still not back in my proper sleep pattern but hopped on the scales this morning and even though I know my scales weighs heavier than the one I began my challenge on I’m showing a 9lb weigh loss…starting weight was 216.8 and scale this morning says 207.2….very happy and looking forward to the extension of this challenge to see where it takes me.
Coda Thank you for taking the time to set this challenge up and your constant
encouragement this has been such a positive and certainly, where eating
habits are concerned, life changing experience for me. I really
appreciate all your hard work
To all my virtual friends here, I may not have commented or mentioned names but reading your life stories over the past 4 weeks have made me smile and cry in equal amounts….I have loved being a part of this and look forward to continuing this journey with you in the coming weeks.
Surrey UK Day 29……I didn’t fast yesterday, in fact I went overboard and it shows on the scale. I just wanted to check. So it is quite disheartening, and if it weren’t for this thread and reading everyone’s posts, I would probably have gone back to old habits, so thank you everyone. I have to remember that this is a long term goal and I need to reset my commitment to this way of life.
So I am fasting today, and will have the last weigh in tomorrow morning. I think at this point only full disclosure will help. I am quite ashamed of myself, and the weight I got to. On 27th May I weighed 108.4 kg. Last week I weighed 99.2 kg, and this morning I weighed 100.3 kg. My goal weight is 75 kg. I wonder if I will ever manage it? It seems like a universe away…I don’t even know if it is possible at the age of 71.
Norrie B, It is possible. My mom is 70 and she lost a lot of weight. She lose when stick to the fasts, and gain when does not resist “something sweet for tea”. Even with some steps back, overall she is losing, and she is feeling so much healthier and younger. Don’t give up, just continue, and eventually you will see your magic number on your scale. 😀
Day 29 – NH, USA
My goal…to be below 140 at the end of this challange.
My weight today….140.0. How typical of me. LOL
Honestly, I’m still very happy seeing that number as it has been, at least, 18 years since I’ve been this size and my goal of losing 50 pounds is now only 13 pounds away. I’ll take 140 lbs all day long. So for the month of July, despite the ups and downs, I lost a total of 4.3 pounds. Yay me.
Thanks for letting me be involved in this.
Day 29 USA (Illinois)
This has been a terrific challenge for me. NFD today – yesterday’s FD went very well. Over the 4 weeks I have lost 4 lbs. Started 169.5 today 165.4. I still would love to be at 160 or even under. I like losing a pound a week. That seems very sustainable for me even though the fasts can be a bit hard to manage for days I am not so busy.
I don’t think I ever mentioned this to our group, but I give blood every 6 weeks. The last time I gave, I was NOT careful with myself and ended up in the ER for a few hours getting an IV solution. I give again today, so I am making sure NOT to have any alcohol for 24 hours afterward (ONE glass of wine with dinner on a pretty empty stomach, plus fried fish did not agree with me, I vomited, I fainted, people were worried I was having a heart attack, went to the ER).
You all have had some great stories to share, and I thoroughly have enjoyed our blogging. Thank you Coda, for doing all the hard work and support! I loved the quotes from Winnie the Pooh – terrific!
Ontario
Day 29
non fast day
had good fast day yesterday, just light evening meal. Blood work this morning, and did weigh myself and have gained a pound! So I did not gain or loose for the whole month. Very disappointing. But hopefully my A1C count is down. I did not measure myself so maybe I have lost an inch or two…
I will keep on keeping on though
and am doing a 16 8 today
Day 29, Los Angeles. Ciren2 and Coda, you were stronger than me yesterday — though I kept to my 480 cal FD, I had my hardest FD ever yesterday and found it impossible to stick with liquids only. Good job congratulations to you, and to everyone still on this bandwagon.
I’m still not clear on how to reckon the next days of this challenge and the next ones, but I will just join the new ones as they come along. Thanks to Coda for being such an inspiring, supportive, and generous leader for so long here. Thanks too to those who will be picking up Coda’s work as we all move forward.
Everyone is reporting their challenge results today — so happy for everyone. It’s so nice, and cool, to know I’m part of this world-wide group of determined and encouraging people. I thought we were going to report our final results tomorrow, with today being the last (29th) day. But if we are doing it today: I am down 4 lbs from my starting weight on July 1 — not quite my 5 lb goal for this challenge, but I’m pleased. (But all my yo-yoing makes that number a bit suspect — if I calculate my loss based on my weight as of June 30, I’m actually down by 6 lbs!) My overall loss since starting 5:2 on March 14, 2016 is 26 lbs, and I’m thrilled. Onward!
Day 29: Pacific NW USA, trying another liquid FD (if I fdon’t get too lightheaded again) to be followed by my Phase 2 weigh-in and report tomorrow!
All you amazing Coda Counters are all winning in so many ways. As I read your posts I realize how varied the results have been but with one underlying truth, no matter the ups or downs, the 12’s or 24’s or 36’s, we have all gained in awareness that has increased our power to improve our health, our future and our resolve to be our best selves! And it’s been so much fun to do it together!
I’ve got the numbers on my calendar, Coda, see you next on Day 1.
Hello everyone!
For me were four weeks without much loss, 2 lb (0.5 kg), but the important thing is to persist, more than two years has moments that your body wants to fix this weight and then download again, we must have patience and go in front.
LS quite understand your feelings … I’m also a fan of Dr. Jason Fung!
Hugs to all, Brazil and the Olympics !!!
I started this challenge at 158.6 (72.1 kg) and today I weighed 151.8 (69 kg), so a total loss of 6.8 pounds (3.1 kg). A BIG thank you to this amazing group, for sharing your life here.. giving motivation, positive vibes, good news, and sharing your sadness also here.. to show us that despite God testing us every now and then, we can win. We all are amazing.. sticking out till the end is in itself commendable!!
For the bonus days, I am setting a very decent target of 2 pounds.. I want to see myself below 150 lbs.. Amen!! 🙂
Day 29 Cornwall UK.
On this last day of the challenge I am still the same as at the beginning.I make no excuses I’ve not been as committed as on the first challenge. I am thankful to be at the the same weight, old eating habits I would have put it all back on again! So that has to be the positive! I know 5.2 wol works and I know how much better/ fitter I feel.
My daughter has announced her wedding plans next year in October, she has alot of weight to lose so we are going to continue this journey together.
I thankyou Coda for starting these challenges, for your support and kindness.
Thankyou to all my ‘pen friends’ who are on this journey with all the ups and downs, laughter and tears! The support, motivation and kindness that has been shown on this thread has been amazing and uplifting.
I will spend this next few days before the next challenge getting my act together and truely refocus . Monday is my next fast day and my daughter is joining me.
Good luck one and all, keep on keeping onwards and DOWN!
Day 29 – USA – NFD
I will weight tomorrow, as that has always been my weigh day. Had a good week until last night. Went out to dinner with some ex-coworkers that I haven’t seen in a long time. I looked up the menu ahead of time and chose an entree that wasn’t too bad, but I also had a salad and bread and a couple of light beers. Ugh, it really adds up! So I was over for the first time in a while. I hope it doesn’t ruin the results for my last week! But if I don’t lose, at least I had a good time and without the fasts, I would have gained!
I’m ready for a nice weekend. Hope you all have one too!
Need to vent…. Want to know why we gain weight? Because some brilliant marketing genius thinks THIS is a good idea.
http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/taco-bell-testing-out-burrito-stuffed-cheetos-n619946
I know no one is forcing anyone to buy it, and I sure wont, but in what universe should anyone buy this for their children?
Friday 29.7.2016. Fast day
The results:
Starting weight: Final weight:
84.3 Kg 79 Kg
BMI:25.4 23.8
Waist: 91 cm 82 cm
Hip:95 cm 91 cm
Bust: 100 cm 90 cm
Neck: 40 cm 37 cm
The cut was good, main goal was cutting weight, so calories in vs calories out. For the next phase on non fast day i’ll try to eat at least 100 g of protein every day.
Cottege cheese, boiled eggs every day.
Day 28 Minnesota, USA Final day of challenge
Doing a FD today since I went over yesterday. That will make only 7 FDs for me since 7/1. Week of Grandkids visit I only managed 6:1.
Weighing in officially, anyway. Down 3 lbs since July 1, or 4 lbs if I go from June 30th, like Mickey42. Lots of ups and downs in the past 4 weeks. July included a major holiday ( the 4th), and two weeks of vacation, so I’m really pleased that I ended with a loss, despite my splurges and fluctuations.
Congratulations to every one who feels their challenge was a success. And to the rest of you who are not as pleased, remember this is not a race or a competition, except with ourselves. Just look at the ups and downs reported by so many people, and don’t get discouraged by those numbers on a scale of a week or two ( Looking at you, NorrieB). Just stick with it as best you can, learn from any mistakes or binges, and keep in mind that even when the scale isn’t showing it, there are changes happening in your body for the better.
Great job, Coda! With both your liquid fast, and with the two challenges that you have lead us through since May. I feel like being a part of the challenges, especially in May when I had just started 5:2, has helped me to establish this WOL as a true foundation for a healthier life moving forward. I truly believe that. I’m so grateful to have found that challenge when I did, and to you for starting it!
Sunshine Coast Aus Day 1: 107.5 kgs: have not lost weight past 2 weeks although I was down to 106.2 a few days ago. Just can’t tolerate the carbs. Measurements: bust 115.5->114.0cm;
waist 113.0->109.5; hips 120.5->114.5
Neck 38->37.7cm. So continuing change. Hope to get under 105.0kgs over the next 4 weeks. Now walking more. Thank you Coda for being so supportive and to all 41-42 other fellow like minded travellers. It has turned this journey from a frustrating angry fight with the scales to a celebration of each little victory and shared compassion for the blips along the way. I can’t thank you all enough.
K-lo,
When you need to increase profits there are only two ways to do it. You reduce your overheads or you sell more product. I think the market space is slowly changing and people have just “had enough crap” fed down their throats. This means that the fast food industry’s patronage is starting to shrink. This means the fewer and fewer customers are having to buy more and more to keep the profits going up. Just like the local drug peddler that gives away free samples big food is giving away $1 food samples full of fat, carbs and salt to get people hooked.
Australia Day 1 Bonus NFD – bad news from the physio yesterday. I have done too much too soon and am continuing to aggravate my knee so have to stop walking for a few mer weeks. So frustrating. Good luck with this bonus stage all and well done to those on their first 36 hour, liquid-only fasts – doesn’t it feel empowering!
Final Day…
On a quick weekend trip, visiting family in Indiana.
Final results: started this leg of Challenge at 147 lbs. Now I’m weighing 145.5. Not stellar, but quite happy that progress is going downward!!
(Also, many thanks for all the support & well wishes regarding my crooked, cruddy feet. You guys are the best!)
Wanted to add, even though it was a small loss on this challenge round, I’ve lost 11 lbs altogether so far.
Am feeling so much healthier & energetic these days!!
Many thanks to Dr. Michael Mosley for 5:2, Dr. Jason Fung for “the obesity code” & intensive dietary management .com, and Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt on diet doctor.com for more info on LCHF healthy eating.
And, mustn’t forget thanking Coda for putting these Challenges together for us!!
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