4 week challenge Phase 2 begins Friday 1st July

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Minols

11:42 am
8 Aug 16
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UK day – not sure, just trying to get back on board! Can I join the 4lb group, please, as I can’t even remember where I was in the challenge. Feelign woefully disorganised, but believing that the important thing is just to get started. So today is a FD. and in 5 minutes, I will go and pick up my son from football training and fill the rest of the day with domestic chores (carpet shampooing etc) that we can do together. I’ll make up some Skippers Soup to take me through the rest of the day and then I have a meeting this evening to distract me. I’m currently 4lb over the lowest point I briefly touched earlier in the summer, so feel I’m back to re-losing lbs (frustrating!) before I can get back into losing real lbs…but I’ll get there!

neostaford

1:14 pm
8 Aug 16
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Croatia, Day 14, NFD
Weight 79.3 Kg

SongBirdMe

1:40 pm
8 Aug 16
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Day 14 USA (Illinois)

FD for me – first in 5 days and I really need it. Gained 3 lbs of what I expect is mostly water retention as I have been eating salty popcorn, etc. for the last several days. Really want to get back to where I was a week ago. I hope to exercise today or tomorrow as well at my gym.

Be strong, everyone, and I will endeavor to do so too!

Coda

2:10 pm
8 Aug 16
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UK Day 14 (Monday 8 August) and counting down. Fast day today and together Ciren2 we can do it – I won’t give up if you won’t lol.

Well done everyone – positive vibes coming through and I love the determination from some. Believe you can and you are halfway there!!!! I hope you are all still visualising your success because this is only 2 weeks you need to really focus. So focus on achieving your goal – if a negative thought appears immediately rub it out and replace it with a big smiley face. If you think you can – you will – I know you can! Be strong, when you decide not to surrender, that is strength and you can do it for 2 weeks. If that means forgoing some treat this week and next week then make the right choice. You will be so glad you did.

Did anyone decide to give up alcohol for the 2 weeks?

Ciren2

2:11 pm
8 Aug 16
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Day 14: Cotswolds, Gloucs. UK: Fast day. Going for the 36-hour liquid-only. Good luck fellow fasters….especially HannahWatto. We can do it.

Ciren2

2:13 pm
8 Aug 16
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And you Coda?

Minols

2:32 pm
8 Aug 16
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Married to a teetotaller – I don’t have the easy option of losing calories by giving up alcohol…it doesn’t figure in my life in the first place! I just have to give up the real, hard stuff…sugar!!!

K- Lo

2:47 pm
8 Aug 16
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US, Day 14, FD. Just coconut coffee and seltzer so far. The office is freezing so I’ll be heading for green tea any minute.

Still 120.3. Five day countdown until vacation.

And no, I am not giving up alcohol.

LS

2:54 pm
8 Aug 16
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Ontario Day 14 I think, I copied K-Lo
This week and next likely just doing all 16 8 perhaps some days extending to 24
LCHF
Walked this morning 3 KM

Pollycosmo

3:13 pm
8 Aug 16
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California day 5
2 fasting days so far in this 5 and after yesterdays pigging out I am back up to the beginning weight.134.5 Bummer. Lots of stress, fear, excitement because I am selling our home, moving and retiring!I hope to do a semi FD as I have tones of veges I have planned to do a stir fry with tonight. My theme song that always helps “I will never give up on me on me- I will never give up on me on me- I will never give up no I’ll never give up- I will never give up on me.

Coda

4:42 pm
8 Aug 16
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Hi Polly – although you are on day 5 from when you started – this is a count down from today 8th August (day 14) to Zero Monday 2nd August with results from 23rd. Just so you are singing from the same hymn sheet.

back2thefuture

4:53 pm
8 Aug 16
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I think Coda meant to type “to Zero Monday 22nd August”

Rocy65

8:07 pm
8 Aug 16
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A good fast day, Mowed the grass did some gardening and had a 5 mile bike ride. All good and on track!
Strangely I wasn’t really hungry when I had my meal of an omelette and salad, SO I’m thinking I could actually do a 36hr water fast, just got to get the timing right!

Good luck all!

Coolcat

8:41 pm
8 Aug 16
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Ireland Day 14 fd

Successful fast day so far….must be strong having a movie night with my sons who are tucking into Chinese takeaway and treats….I will stay on track though
I know I will…good luck to my 4lb buddies onwards and downwards 😉

Coda

9:45 pm
8 Aug 16
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Thanks b2tf zero day is of course 22nd August lol

HannahWatto

9:59 pm
8 Aug 16
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Australia Day 13 NFD. I like counting down, it somehow makes the deadline seem more real and closer. Thanks Anna and Ciren for your support. It means a lot! Good luck today all.

DebbieQ

11:07 pm
8 Aug 16
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US SE Day 14 FD. Going well so far. 2 weeks left … aarggh. 😊

lisahawk

1:22 am
9 Aug 16
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Day 14 – US – FD

Sorry I haven’t been posting. I’ve been sick, but I’m finally feeling better. I’ve been laying on the couch eating and watching the olympics for 3 days! When I weighed in on Saturday I was down to 154.8, but today I was back up to 156. Ugh. Well, I’m back to it today. I ran 4 slow miles today and had a successful Fast Day. It’s been a week since I did either. I’m looking forward to a good week.

Good luck everyone! Especially the 3 pounders!!

NorthernDawn

1:28 am
9 Aug 16
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Day 14 Minnesota, USA FD. Has gone well, coffee and water only until supper, then under 350 cals. Fifty min walk, did planks, squats and press-ups.
Glad your concert went well, SongBirdMe. Glad you are taking it easy, now, ETJ. As Anna6 said, seek medical consult if things don’t improve soon.
Good luck to my fellow 3 pound teammates! Stay on target, everyone!

cizzy2

1:58 am
9 Aug 16
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California, USA day 14. Today is a FD. Had a lite dinner, all is good. Going to bed early tonight, have to be at work at 0300. That will take care of any evening snacking on my part. Stay strong!!

asweet0862

2:04 am
9 Aug 16
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US Day 14- FD

Good fast day today. Can’t believe were down two weeks! Let’s go!

ETJ

5:09 am
9 Aug 16
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Australia – Day 13

A fasting day today. Had a busy morning going to town for the boys swimming. Doing gardening this afternoon. Feeling really hungry today. Anyone else who is fasting today, I’m doing it with you!

chipmunk13

6:15 am
9 Aug 16
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Hi CODA!
I logged in to TTL’s maintenance to see what was happening and saw your shout out. Forgive me, I haven’t read all 42 pages of this thread! So if you want to brief me, briefly, on what the challenge is, I’ll catch up.

Yes I have been globe trotting but am home again now and just getting to the end of my first successful fast day for quite some time!! I haven’t dared weigh myself until I get a couple of FDs under my belt (which is tight….)

A tribute to forums as I logged in to read and firm my resolve, which reading postings always helps me do! I am about to prepare Mimi’s Allotment Soup for dinner and will end the day on a measly 378 Calories. this is just the bump I need as I have started FDs several times over the last couple of weeks only to give in to comfort food cravings – hey it’s winter here!

neostaford

6:38 am
9 Aug 16
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Croatia, Day 13, NFD
Weight: 78.6 Kg

back2thefuture

6:41 am
9 Aug 16
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Day 14: Pacific NW USA, liquid only FD (joining along with a group of us), right now at 26 hours and going for 48 so FD again tomorrow.

With 3 big dinners, a wedding, a reception, various brunches, lunches and munches I thought it best to get in 3 FD’s to go along with all the food events this week. Today I’ve had sparkling water, ice coffee and broth. Also did 35 minutes of HIT on a stationary bike this morning. Tomorrow I will try to do the same liquid only fast for a b2b.

There’s a floor type scale that I can compare to my mini travel scale if I can get down there one of these mornings after a FD to find out if I will make to my goal of 5 lbs lost since July 30 to Saturday’s wedding. (I only weigh myself after a FD to compare apples to apples, or rather no apples to no apples.) I will then take this week’s presumed loss (one bite of the wedding cake!) and start the calculations for my contribution to my team’s 5 lb goal by Aug 22. None of you actually need to know all these details. I’m just trying to keep myself motivated!

It sure is a lot easier doing this with you all! Good, healthy fasting to anyone going for a FD on Tuesday!

Hi chipmunk! I’ve seen your name somewhere around on this site – welcome to Coda’s cyber cafe (liquids only, Ha!).

Patti67

6:55 am
9 Aug 16
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Day ?13 Sussex, U.K.
NFD for me today.
Norrieb – I too try to fast Monday and Thursday. That is 500cals. Will be with you this week.
I so admire the stamina of those who can do the liquid only fast. I start with good intentions…….
Lol. Good luck today everyone.

BrightonBelle

8:50 am
9 Aug 16
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UK day 13 good FD yesterday, as weather so nice having a BBQ tonight to celebrate OHs birthday which is tomorrow, so a mindful NFD .

Minols

9:23 am
9 Aug 16
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UK day 13 – managed a reasonable FD yesterday…still have problems with the rest of the evening after I’ve started eating my 500. In school report terms – could do better! But going to try and be sensible today and tomorrow and plan another FD for Thursday.
I think I like counting down – focusses the mind!

Anna6

9:35 am
9 Aug 16
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Gozo, Malta

Hello you 5 pounders. I went on the scale this morning and registered 0.9 kilo loss since yesterday. I’m 71 kilos now. That means since eleven days ago l Lost 0.5 kilo or one pound. I can still do it within two weeks. Hurray. I’ll weigh myself on Tuesdays now. Yesterday was a successful fast day for me.

ETJ and back2thefuture I mean to fast today too as tomorrow I’m having lunch and dinner out, once with my schoolfriend and in the evening with my widowed sister in law who sometimes wants us to meet and talk.

Food luck everyone. Enjoy Tuesday.

HollyLJ

12:01 pm
9 Aug 16
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Italy Day 13 – NFD
Weight: 77.4kg

Down 0.5 kg which is 1lb, only 5 more to go 😱. Really hope i can do my buddies proud, is going to be tough! Got a birthday party this afternoon, but i haven’t eaten yet today to make some room for a little bit of cake. Will try to avoid crisps and other rubbishy stuff.

Rocy65 let me know when you try for the 36 hour water fast, i’m up for trying it too. Sometimes i can be fasting great but as soon as i put something in my mouth it all goes pear shaped, maybe liquids only would be easier.
Fuvvie how did you get on?

SongBirdMe

12:13 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13 USA (Illinois)

NFD for me but really hope to keep well under TDEE. In my mind I cannot imagine doing more than a 24 hour fast – I admire you who are able to do that!

K- Lo

1:27 pm
9 Aug 16
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US, Day 13, NFD…in the 2 pound club, but holding steady at 120.3.

NorrieB

1:36 pm
9 Aug 16
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Surrey UK Day 13 Just checking in! Have a good day or night, wherever we all are.

Ciren2

1:47 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13: Gloucestershire UK: Non-fast day. Did the 36-hours. It was particularly hard though. Ate again at breakfast today….phew! Disappointingly, 2 pounds UP on last time though…because I lost focus since my failed fast-day last Friday.
Coda: HannahWatto: did you do it?

Coda

1:47 pm
9 Aug 16
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UK August 9th day 13 (counting down)

Hiya Chipmunk – I have never known to be brief but here goes – we are on the last phase of this challenge 2 weeks counting down from August 8th (day 14) to August 22nd Zero. we also start the post with where in the world you are from – helps me keep track of everyone.

To achieve a medal at the end of the challenge – check in everyday (keeps you accountable). Some of us have buddied up for this part with those wanting to loose the same amount of Lbs – so we have a 2lb, 3lb, 4lb, 5lb and 6lb group. If you want to join one of the groups feel free but you don’t have to. Bottle of champagne for the group who all attain their goal lol. Do you remember when chocolate fish were awarded in the little voices and we had one poor person who politely declined advising they didn’t want to receive any chocolate – they couldn’t get their head around virtual rewards lol.

DebbieQ is taking over the reins and my big stick for September and JFitzy who you will remember from little voices is leading our October challenge – so this will keep you busy and back on track for a while.

Meanwhile back at the ranch – I ended my liquid only fast 11am today from Sunday evening – at times it was hard but I held fast – ha ha!! How did you go Ciren2 – I am getting ready to begin again after Thursday lunch time. I am determined to give this my best shot.

Coda

1:48 pm
9 Aug 16
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ha ha Ciren 2 I was busy typing same time as you – yes a success!

ETJ

2:06 pm
9 Aug 16
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Back2thefuture – Good luck fasting today! I am planning on doing a back to back fast tomorrow as well! Crazy minds think alike! I want to eat on Thursday, so need to realign my days. I figure even if I can only make liquid only until dinner tomorrow night, that’s pretty good, lol.

Anna6 – Good luck today!

HollyLJ – Good work on the 0.5 kilo! A loss is a loss!

I have been hungry all day. Not a good day for me. I have been keeping my misery to myself, but I am sure none of you lovely ladies mind as you have probably been there yourselves! Keep up the good work all!

Ciren2

2:24 pm
9 Aug 16
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Hooray Coda!!

Fuvvie

2:31 pm
9 Aug 16
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Sunshine Coast Aus Day 13: I was sure I had already posted. Space to let in my attics! 106.7 this morning after 39 hour liquid fast. But think I’m over my TDEE today. Will do 36 hour liquid fast tomorrow. Walked 4 kms this morning. Bit sore in the right hip this afternoon. Neck still not right. Had a lovely time at choir practice last night. Need to do some cleaning tomorrow. Well done HollyLJ. And you are getting heaps of cycling in, Rocy65.
How’s the neck, ETJ?
Better get some sleep. Stayed up watching nonsense on TV.

lisahawk

3:49 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13 – USA – NFD

I am back to work today and feeling pretty good. Had a good FD yesterday. Monday and Thursday will be my FDs. How is everyone doing? Asweet, Northern, Patti, Norrie?!! Since I missed a FD last week, I’m not sure if I’ll make the 3 lbs, but I’ll do my best! As long as it’s going down, that’s the main thing!

micky42

4:30 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13 Los Angeles. NFD. Hello fellow 4 lb goalers and everyone else too! Very busy today, gotta get going. And oh yeah — I made homemade salted caramel ice cream with daughter yesterday. Since it was a FD for me, I ate none of it!!! Well I admit I licked a couple of spoons, but Yay Me!

back2thefuture

4:50 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13: Pacific NW USA, liquid only FD till I reach 48 hrs then I will eat poached salmon and veg tonight!

Liquid only went fine yesterday, really looking forward to eating tonight!

Anna – hooray, .9 kilo loss in one day, Wowsers! Have a healthy fast today!

ETJ – I’m on the 2nd half of a b2b and a little wobbly but I’m just now drinking my tea. Yes, I think any amount of liquid only fasting has the potential to confer all those healthy benefits Dr M & F tell us about.

Yay Coda, Ciren, Fuvvie and all on your stupendous fasts!

Micky – I say what you lick off a spoon never makes it to your stomach, just satisfies the taste buds! Yay you!

Anna6

5:02 pm
9 Aug 16
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Gozo, Malta

Thanks back2thefuture. Well done you fasting on liquids only for 48 hours. You are really strong. Good for you. I’m not ready to do 24 hours liquids only never mind more hours. I really admire you, ETJ and Coda and all who does the liquid fast only. My congratulations fellow goalers and fellow fast dieters!

Have a great evening everyone.

Ciren2

6:10 pm
9 Aug 16
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Hey Fuvvie, be my buddy. I’m also doing a 36-hour fast tomorrow! It’s 6pm and
I just ate my last meal until Thursday breakfast time. Let’s DO this.

Coda

7:33 pm
9 Aug 16
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I am gearing up to begin a liquid fast from last meal Thursday lunch time breaking it on Saturday morning – the fast will be liquids only ie coffee, water, lots of water and a bowl of bone broth Thursday and Friday evening – anyone want to join me?

Rocy65

8:05 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13 Cornwll, UK.
Well done Holly! I’m away til beginning of next week so no 36hr liquid fast til I’m home.
Fuvvie you are really going for it! Ill weigh when I get home as I know daughter’s scales weigh heaviour than mine. Will weigh in the morning. Fast day tomorrow.

Really enjoying the Olympics! Stunning views of Rio!
Good luck everyone!

Quebecoise

9:37 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13, Québec

Flying home tomorrow morning.
NFD today.

NorthernDawn

9:43 pm
9 Aug 16
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Day 13 Minnesota, USA NFD
Weighed this morning and lowest number since years ago. FD yesterday so I expect to go up from here, a bit. Someone else on the boards said they usually have to see a number on the scale come and go about three times before it sticks, and that’s been my experience, as well. But, it still feels great! 3K walk today.

I may fast tomorrow and again on Friday. I did that last week and it felt good, and seemed to help me keep my NFD eating moderate and controlled. Saturday will be my day to eat well but save some calories back for some wine. Then Sunday I focus on LCHF and mod protein to squash the increased appetite that comes with imbibing in alcohol the night before. Then fast day on Monday.

Lisahawk, just do your best but always remember that the ultimate goal here, for all of us, is improved health! NorrieB, Patti67, Asweet, stay strong and maybe Coda will give our team a special dispensation due to Lisahawk’s illness. 😉

Good luck everyone!

DebbieQ

10:17 pm
9 Aug 16
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US SE Day 13 NFD. So far so good. Staying under TDEE. Really hoping to meet my goal with my 4lb buddies.

HannahWatto

10:21 pm
9 Aug 16
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Australia Day 12 NFD Am struggling this week and to top things off pulled my back yesterday. Seriously it is just one physical issue after another. I still went for two walks but they were only about 20 minutes each.