Australia, day 30, FD, 1st of 2 for the week and my weekly weigh and graph day. Down 0.8kgs ( that’s about 1 1/2lbs). This is also my 80th week on 5:2! That’s roughly:

44 weeks losing weight with 5:2
32 weeks deliberately maintaining with 5:2
4 weeks losing weight again 5:2

I do 2 FDs a week, and happy to continue that way till I reach my goal weight wich is about 5kgs away (11ish lbs)

Re clothes: it is wonderful to fit into normal sized clothes now, though I may need to go down another size yet. Some are new some are from an op(for opportunaty) shop – yes Goodwill or Salvation Army, is the same thing. Some are from a few things I kept. I did give away most of my older slimmer clothes because I couldn’t see any way I could lose the weight I’d put on after getting ill, and also because we downsized to a place easier to look after than the family home. I did make the mistake of buying a bit more than I should have at an interim size, but I didn’t realize I’d go through that size as quickly as I did. I also still wear a couple of bigger things, but that’s tops- jumpers, vests, cardigans etc and its just about winter here so getter colder, and just layers on top, probably the most exciting thing was buying new undies – underpants.

I do remember a comment re winter in Australia. Yes we get winter – June, July, August. We even have snow and ski fields in a few places. It’s a very big country – a continent all on it’s own, so we have everything from hot steamy tropics in the north to cold and snow in the very south, which is the island of Tasmania, a rather large island about the same lattitude as New Zealand (which is about the most beautiful place on the planet!).

Have lively FD or NFD everyone,
Onwards and downwards,
Merry

Day 29. Wisconsin, USA. Hope you all are doing great. NFD today. Party clean up. At the lake with family. Attending graduation parties. Feeling a little off the rails. Will reign it in on Tuesday. Memorial Day Holiday tomorrow. 🙂

Well done Edzeko! You’ll be fine in no time at all. Enjoy your family, celebrating, be aware of portions. These are times to enjoy what you’re eating and drinking,and if you keep to smaller portions you won’t get that reeeeaaallly yuck feeling, you’ll just be feeling a little full and amazed at what you did eat, but not bloated, dreadful and guilty. You must be tired too, so drink lots of water in between things to help stave off the tired=hunger thing.

For the Americans – I googled Memorial Day. How do you pass this day? Is it a time of family/food traditions? I wish you all a good Memorial Day.

UK day 30 – up early to get some work done ahead of the game. Feel energetic today, and looking forward to a NFD of ‘eating the fridge’ after my guest left it stocked with all sorts of food I hardly ever eat…salads, mainly!

NL day 30
Oef…yesterday a semi-fast day, for as far as that exists. Restricted calories, 1 hour walk and had about 2,5 to 3 liters of water. This morning I had gained weight. It’s not coming off. My body is holding on to all the water it seems. Today should be a FD but I think I’m going to move that to tomorrow. Very disappointed.

Switzerland – Day 30 – NFD
Grotty day five. Headache, nasty cough, generally feeling yuck. Need to shake this off and get back on track. Hope everyone has a sunny start to the week!

Pacific NW USA: Day 29 NFD

Full Day with son’s family. Did catch up on reading another few pages here but now it’s after midnight. Always seems no matter what’s going on I’m the last one in bed and the first one up! Will post weights/measures for this week tomorrow.

UK day 30 and some great updates! Wow Merryme 80 weeks on 5.2 that really does show that this is a long term sustainable WOL not a diet. ABC congratulations on the new low BMI, it’s so rewarding to reach a new milestone. And…exhale I hope you feel better soon. And to Dutch, coldpizza and anyone else who finds the scales aren’t being so obliging, it will happen. Just keep on keeping on, I’m finding there is often a bit of a time lag between a FD and the impact.
I’ve had a pretty lax couple of days, mainly because of Jersey royal potatoes. I just can’t resist them, they are so delicious. So I decided just to indulge and really enjoy them over the weekend, accept the consequences and make up for it later.
I’m at work only 3 days this week, Tuesday to Thursday, so I am going to try an experiment. I find fasting at work much easier than at home so I’m going to fast Tues and Thurs and keep to 800 cals on Weds. Making soup today, and a brisk walk to buy new battery for the scales.

i think am too late but i will catch up and work extra for the days missed

Day 30 California USA. Today is supposed to be a FD, but there is a potluck at work. I think I will avoid the break room today. My sister has invited me to dinner and she is an excellent cook. If it doesn’t work out, tomorrow will be My FD instead of today. Off to work. I hope to get caught up on the posts this evening.

Wishing everyone a great day!!

Pacific NW USA: Day 30 FD

Going to be easy FD because son’s family leaves today and I will be very sad but I won’t try to submerge my blues in carbohydrates. I’ve had 11 months of poor health when I couldn’t travel to see my children and grandchildren so they’ve been very good about coming to us instead. After they leave I usually sink deeply into a funk of ever building bulk. Now I’ve had one month of 5:2 and some success! This week’s stats: down 3.2 lbs, -1.5 in in waist, – 1.5 in in hips, -.5 bust AND I fit back into a pair slacks which was one of the last big clothes I purchased before becoming a blimp that just wore yoga pants. i’m going to give myself some time to celebrate after I see how it goes this week as I return to work tomorrow after this long hiatus. That’s a good thing but it will be another test of my new WOL. The first test was this long family weekend.

Yes, to answer the question, in the US Memorial Day is a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and is a day of rememberance for those who have died in wars. It includes visits to cemetaries, some parades but mostly picnics and bar-b-ques that mark the beginning of the summer and boating season. The holiday usually includes the whole previous weekend and traditionally includes a lot of food based revelry.

Our food based rivalry included eating out a lot. I had b2b FD’s last week knowing this would be the case. This weekend I was able to stop when I felt full (felt very odd to leave food on the plate) at the restaurants. I am now very aware of when I go beyond TDEE even without counting down the exact calories. I think that’s one of the biggest benefits I’ve gained from 5:2, I know when I’m starting to go into mindless face stuffing and I can lay down my fork and ask myself if my body really wants this food when I’m in an eating frenzy.

I hear baby granddaughter is awake and we have to get them to the airport so I will stop my introspection for now. Good luck to all and to me while I try not to mope around the rest of the day too much.

Day 30 Gloucestershire UK: Fast-Day. A whole month on a weight-loss regime….never known before. It must be having to answer to a community and the ongoing support it gives.
Happy Margo, yes, I’m looking forward to my “whoosh-moment” when I leave my plateau! Thanks for your encouraging words.
And…exhale, get well soon.

Day 30– Colorado, USA

NFD today, day off work (YAY!) No surgeries scheduled on Memorial Day.
Started day sharing breakfast with DH at Waffle House. Kind of a treat, haven’t been in ages!

Was surprised at how quickly I filled up. Husband thought it was funny when I just put down my fork & simply couldn’t eat any more. He reminded me of how I used to hoover up every last crumb from the plate. Progress!

And…exhale, sorry to hear you’re still feeling punky. Hope you bounce back soon!

K-Lo, you’re making me a bit “home sick” for the Adirondacks. My mom lives north of Lake George in the Park outside of North Creek near Gore Mtn & Indian Lake. Brutal in the winters, but lovely the rest of the year! (Your meal out sounding so good!)

Melilotus– thank you for posting the link to you tube.
Just finished watching Dr. Jason Fung’s talk re: fasting vs. low-calorie diet. Good stuff!

U.K. Day 30

It’s a nod here and, to be honest, I have struggled. The only difference is that I have planned to get right back on the horse rather than throwing in the towel for this week. Tomorrows menu has been planned and I am ready to go. X

Day 30 – Illinois (USA) FD for me. No holiday picnics or such, so doing okay not eating.

Only problem is I have a pretty bad toothache. I had periodontal work done on this area 12 years ago, and in the past couple years, the root has become quite exposed my hygienist says. On my empty stomach, I am trying to take some ibuprofen and acetaminophen to relieve the pain. It’s only working a little, and couple that with knowing I cannot get in to the dentist tomorrow due to appointments all day, it just hurts the more. Ugh! Hopefully I can wait for relief on Wednesday! I wonder if they will decide to pull that tooth.

day 30 Midwest: NFD binge last night NFD. amazingly i’m not beating myself up about it. Even though i’m up 2lbs to 137lbs.

Because i know over the long term this fasting is going to change my relationship with eating. Also i binged on fruit (and dried fruit). A lot of it!

i’ve kept away from most fruit (except berries) for a year now – because i’ve learned how much sugar fruit contains.

but i think its healthier to overeat fruit than processed protein bars (and all that protein!)

i am doing 16:8 fasting today: i.e. skipping breakfast and fasting until noon.

stay strong everyone

Day 30 UK.NFD A much easier day than expected in sunny Cornwal. OH and I cleaned through the house then my daughter and grandaughter arrived about 11. So lovely to see them and spend time in the garden, a light lunch then off to the beach, my grandaughter is 2 and a half it was the first time she’d really enjoyed jumping in the waves, such fun!! This evening was fresh fish with fresh veg and new potaoes – no butter!
I’ve been reading the posts but forget who wrote which ones, I’m struggling with the concept of a higher fat low arb diet. I got Dr Moseley ’s book from the library and can’t put it down! I will buy a copy soon.
Good luck all, onwards and downwards!!

Aussie day 31 FD yesterday went well I only have liquids until dinner then OH and I sit down to a proper meal. Bought some new tops yesterday a size smaller i’m stoked. NorthernDawn chin up we are all here with you,SongBirdMe i hope your tooth feels better soon there is nothing worse than toothache.

Québec, day 30.

NFD
134,2 …. The scale didn’t get back up to 135. Very happy about that. I will soon have the autorisation ( my authorisation) to take one small plastic ball from my ” pounds to loose jar ” and put it in my ” lost pounds jar”. That’s always rewarding !

I will fast tomorrow, my regular day.

Wishing you all a nice day/evening/night !!!!!

Posting again to follow up on some posts. I just read through what I missed, and I can now say with confidence that this group has been the key to my success in the last 30 days.

Thank you Merryme, Ciren2, Dutch, Coda and Dahliafan for asking about my son’s graduation party. I’m sorry if I missed anyone else. I made notes, but I may have missed a comment. I do believe the party was a success. There were about 10 minutes at the start of the party, when we realized our meat was cold, and when the wind was knocking the decorations down onto the guests’ heads, where I felt we may be on the verge of hosting the worst graduation party in the history of the Universe; we fixed these problems, and proceeded to turn things around nicely. I was wrong about the number of guests. I guessed 200, but it was closer to 300. It was exhausting and exhilarating.

Dutch…I am so impressed that you drive a motorcycle. What fun adventures you must have. Dahliafan, congratulations on uncovering your ankles. My son’s friend told my son that my son gets his cankles from his mother. My son’s friend is a real charmer, I guess. I could have done without hearing that. I didn’t even know I had cankles. My husband says I don’t, but, really, what else can a husband say?

P.S. My son thought I would think this comment was funny, because we love to have a good laugh. Naive boy.

Good Morning from South Australia Day 31

The final day of May and 31 days of this extraordinary link up with you all across the world. A very special unforeseen experience and not over yet!

Congratulations Edzeko on your successful party, it must have been an amazing day.

I have been reading Dr Fung’s book ‘Obesity’. I am still skeptical having read so many other books that say they know the answers to weight loss but it is still a fascinating read. We will know in a few year’s time if he has found a long term, sustainable solution for human obesity and rebooting the metabolism. I certainly hope so.

All the best to you all and Onwards and Downwards.

Qsue – you may be able to compare Dr Mosely and Dr Fung’s recommendations to answer my question (above) since you just mentioned reading Dr Fung’s book. His videos, graphs and case studies sound like they are evidence based.

Northern Spain -still day 30, in the UK
Fast day completed.
It was an easy day today thankfully as I was very busy with work and everything.
Made a huge pot of vegetable soup for tomorrow even though it’s not a fast day. I don’t count calories either but I try to take sensible choices and have only 1 mad day during the week. By mad I mean eating chocolate or crisps or whatever and I’ve promised myself not to beat myself up about it.
Tomorrow we have soup and fish for lunch, but I am really looking forward to my breakfast! !!
Pancakes. ..anyone? ??? Or grapefruit and cereal?
How about a big bacon and egg sandwich??? (Only joking). But it might happen on a mad day.
Cheers

US SE Day 30 FD. Fasted today even though it’s a holiday. Yesterday I had too much to eat so I was glad to fast today. Congrats all on your successes this week and for those who didn’t lose, keep on keeping on and don’t lose hope. Not really certain if I lost on my weigh in day as I was not home. I’ll just wait till next week and hope for the best 🙂