Day 10 – UK (currently in Australia) – CD
Day 9 – CD
Day 8 – Feast Day (Niece’s wedding)
Day 7 – CD

Good morning all from a warm Melbourne – aiming for a high of 31 degrees apparently – it’s 24 degrees, overcast and humid at the moment……

My gorgeous niece got married on Sunday 👰 a beautiful ceremony in the grounds of Como House mid afternoon followed by a reception by St Kilda beach in the evening – so happy I could share the day with the happy couple 💑 and the sun was shining all day with a gorgeous sunset on the beach that evening. And yes the dress was fab and fitted beautifully – I’m so glad I let myself get tempted and bought it!!!!

No FD since my arrival but several CDs and a feast day on Sunday with lots of bubbly 🥂- weight this morning = 54kg

Out for the day today with friends so not much time to read and comment on the posts but hoping everyone is doing well and staying strong and a big welcome to those who recently joined the challenge!

@mogaman – 112 pounds is so tiny! However it is great to here you were so successful.

I agree my food choices have been changing from the fasting and I now crave food I never would have even eat in the past. I don’t write down everything I eat but I used to do that. Thank you for your encouraging story.

Day 10, Cornwall UK, NFD

Not a lot happening here as my cold has turned into an annoying cough and I’m in a mood along the lines of ‘if fasting is good for you, then why I am ill?’ I know its silly and I caught something through all the socialising over easter. But I still feel mad!

I did complete a fast day yesterday but the planks are on hold for the moment.

@fatrabbit – I too love vege curries – my OH makes a lovely sweet potato and butternut curry. I make lots of dahl.

@merryapple – the art exhibition sounds lovely. Would love to see a link if its not too personal. Good not to gain when away.

@iratherreadabook – your progress sounds amazing – you should have a good month.

Day 10 UK NFD

Out for lunch and dinner today so danger lurks, but will have further FD tomorrow to hopefully negate the effects!
Thanks @shinything for the encouraging words. I just feel the cruel scales are not moving fast enough in the right direction! But, onwards and downwards as we say!

Day 10, Newcastle UK, FD (2nd of B2B2B)

Good start with an amazing 4lb drop this morning – thank goodness for the ‘easy on, easy off’ effect.

Thank you for your encouragement @fivetwofan5252 & @ccco.
Good to see you @basyjames.
Appreciate the company on B2B2B @redrockgirl302, @penz & @debster251 too.
Cheers to your new beginnings @michelinme 🙂
Well done @merryapple – great job.
Good to hear from you @at – glad the dress was a success 🙂
@mogaman – I take it all is good with your health – I know you were worried a little while ago. Are you planning your trip north for the summer soon?
Thank you for kicking off today’s pocket list @snowflake56.
Good outcome @daffodil2010. Our career histories are the same – I tell myself it was worth the pain of the former career to allow me the pleasure of the latter.

“One pound at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time.”

Day 10 UK NFD

Good morning everyone. I hope you are all well.

I woke up feeling even worse this morning as this cold is now going on to my chest and I have a sore throat, boo! But I did have another successful fast day yesterday and I came in at 491 cals. Decided to make the most of the weather as it was a gorgeous sunny day and popped the baby in the pushchair and got out for a 6 mile walk. Despite being full of snot I was surprised at how much energy I had. 😁

Day 10, Leeds, UK, NFD
Finally had a very strict FD yesterday. Feeling great. Just need to keep the focus on.
Good luck everyone.

Day 10 – UK – Reading – CD

Despite a pretty good FD yesterday, the scales weren’t cooperating. Feeling a bit deflated about it as I do find it hard to keep going on a FD sometimes. Picking myself up with a CD today, and trying to remind myself how much progress I’ve made. Perhaps I’ve got unrealistic expectations. Must order yog starter, and glad work is better @daffodil2010. So many interesting posts here, it’s hard to reply to all. Apart from – planks are quite hard, aren’t they?

Day 10 – UK – FD

Good day again yesterday – I hope today’s FD goes well too!

@fatfingers – hope the run in the rain went well. I always feel a sense of achievement having completed an exercise session but nothing quite tops the feeling of having battled the mind (and won) which is trying to persuade you that it’s too wet to bother!!

I bought some Miso paste with a view to trying something different to drink (over black coffee on FDs) I mixed a teaspoon with hot water… feeling it may be an acquired taste?!?!? If anyone has any suggestions for how to make it more palatable I would be very grateful.

Pocket list Day 10, if you want to join us, please copy and paste and add your name to the list

@snowflake56
@strawberriesandcream 2nd B2B2B
@redrockgirl302 2nd of B2B2B
@penz 2nd of B2B2B
@debster251 2nd of B2B2B
@toddybear

Day 9 – Iceland – FD

Have been yo-yoing upwards this month, despite three good FDs so far, I am still 0.5kg heavier than April 1st… 🙈
@kerryn73 – I too feel I have lost my good March vibe… will be aiming for a B2B2B to turn things around before it gets really bad, join me in pushing the reset button? We can do it!
@at – the wedding sounds wonderful, glad you had a good time in your new dress!
@strawberriesandcream – great success with the 4lb off!
Welcome back to the forum @tango @kaywesterman
@daffodil2010 – I use a plant extract from the Pelargonium sidoides root, it always stops a sore throat from turning into a cold
Get well soon @sarahbob and @cornish-jane

Thank you for starting the much needed pocket list today @snowflake56

Pocket list Day 10, if you want to join us, please copy and paste and add your name to the list

@snowflake56
@strawberriesandcream 2nd B2B2B
@redrockgirl302 2nd of B2B2B
@penz 2nd of B2B2B
@debster251 2nd of B2B2B
@toddybear
@borealis 2nd of B2B2B

Day 10……Florida…… FD

Good Morning Everyone! I arrived home late last night from our girls weekend away. Savannah is such a beautiful city and the history truly amazing. I recommend stopping by if you get the chance. It’s a walking city, so please take my advise wear a good pair of walking shoes.
The food was okay, tons of fried southern food. All the food was very heavy, since changing my WOL heavy food doesn’t quite interest me anymore, but I did have this banana foster damn that was good!

I am to say the least a bit behind on reading everyone’s posts, so I hope everyone faired well this weekend! I will try and catch up in the next couple days!

Your riding a horse at full speed, a giraffe is next to you and a lion is chasing you……
What do you do?
You get your drunk ass off the carousel!

Day 10 USA (Illinois) FD

Had more calories and sweets yesterday than normal NFD’s, so going to do a FD today. Going to Austin Texas tomorrow to visit with youngest DD for a few days. Next-to-youngest DD and her fiance will be there, so that’s what created the impetus to join them. Her fiance has a brother there, so we plan a nice “meet the family” kind of dinner out Friday night.

Onward and downward

Day 10 Stevensville Maryland USA B2B2B Day

Wow super busy at work makes it really easy to fast. Will break my fast tomorrow at noon making it another 66hr fast.

Feeling fab, would someone be kind enough to add me to the pocket list today. I don’t even have time to read any post today, but still feeling the love and support from this site. Tonight I will have time to read everyone’s journey’s.

The best preparation for tomorrow is to be your best today. Have a great Tuesday everyone.

Day 10 – Atlanta, GA, USA – CD

Yesterday’s FD went really well, had 600 Calories for Dinner and went to gym for my workout. Wokeup early this morning but still not feeling hungry so planning to prolong the fast for some more time.

Day 10 NFD Oregon USA

Had a good FD yesterday after my visit with the acupuncturist. It was very relaxing and pleasant–so going to keep at it for a few visits to see if I really feel different for the long run. She’s also a nutritionist and was very supportive of IF. She stressed water again to me so yesterday made a very dedicated effort to drink water and guess what?? Scales were very friendly this morning. Down 2.5 from yesterday and 1.0 below last Friday. HOPING this is the beginning of true downward movement for me (of course by sticking below TDEE and successful FD’s). Friday will tell the tale.

@flourbaby thanks for the link on why the magnesium spray/oil is better. I need to try it again as I’ve reverted back to the capsules. I couldn’t get past the stinging/itching, but perhaps I’ve just not stuck with it long enough. Imagine ME, not sticking to something. 😉😉

@daffodil2010 and @strawberriesandcream I love the fact that you both found second careers that were less stressful and more fulfilling. Stress is such a negative thing and I know that it alone has probably accounted for a lot of my weight issues in the past 5 years. (not all work related, but certainly some)

“Have a 🔥 in your soul and grace in your ❤️️”

2nd post

Thanks @flourbaby for the link to DIY magnesium oil spray. Another project to get my teeth into 😆 Right now I have sprayed about ten times around arms, legs, and stomach…..still stings but not as much. Maybe I am nearly topped up woo hoo 💃

Oh and now I am off to google your Antony Joshua 😉

@borealis thanks for the pelargonium root extract…..will google that too 👍

@strawberriesandcream I have never rued the day I left my high flying career. It’s three years now. Ok, the money I earn now is so low compared to back then, but work life balance does not compare. Glad you got out too.

@ktcaroline, I laughed, but I agree, yes….planks are hard!

Plank Pocket List – please copy and add your name if you want to join us for April 💪
@cornish-jane
@rainbowsmile with extra
@snowflake56
@summerbug
@at
@toddybear
@kerryn73
@ccco
@flourbaby
@hyacinth plus extra 😱
@catch87 plus extra!

Extras build up to 100 setups (crunches) and 100 squats

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@ccco glad to see you on top of the planks!

I am building up to 3 minutes, so that’s 3:2.

@fatfingers great selection of exercises

@michelinme fingers crossed for tomorrow’s weigh in. GULP.

Day 10, Gozo Malta, cd

Today’s fast day turned into a cd. I was babysitting at my daughter home this afternoon and kept nibbling till the evening. I had about 1,100 calories today.

Ccco today I didn’t manage a fast day.

Tomorrow will be a fast day the last one this week. Scales this morning said I’m 68.1 kilos up by a kilo from last week. I know I should weigh myself on Thursday after the fast days but can’t help myself.

Have a great evening/ night everyone.

Day 10 – SW WA USA – FD

Liquid fast went well yesterday so continuing on with a 500 cal FD today.

@saffy420 – good to hear from you. Glad you had the celebration of your life. Sounds like you’re regrouping and getting back in the groove.

Pocket list Day 10, if you want to join us, please copy and paste and add your name to the list

@snowflake56
@strawberriesandcream 2nd B2B2B
@redrockgirl302 2nd of B2B2B
@penz 2nd of B2B2B
@debster251 2nd of B2B2B
@toddybear
@annemarilyn

Wishing everyone well!

Day 11…NSW Australia…NFD
Hi everyone
Just checking in.
Bye for now!

Day 11 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – CD

Completed my B2B FD and lost a pound. Better than nothing, I don’t mind, I notice things really slowing down as I get nearer to goal. Only about 6 or 7 pounds and I am there. I have pencilled my birthday of 6th June to reach goal, giving myself still some time to get there.

I have a beautiful turquoise blue linen dress that I bought in Sorrento, Italy, back in 2004. I had lost all my weight on the Dukan Diet then and this dress is an Xtra Small. From that holiday the weight started piling on and I have never worn it since I bought it 😨 So that’s my final goal dress. I would love to wear it on my 51st birthday 🍾💃🏁

My goodness, work is SO much better the past two days. I really liked my colleague who had the meltdown, we are the same age so palled around in the Glasshouse while the teenagers did their thing, but I am only realising how much of a drain she was on me personally in work. I feel free now. I would never have called her toxic, but there is something to be said about keeping away from negative vibes that some people give. Thanks everyone for your kind wishes..all of you ☺️ Great to share daily ups and downs here.

Thanks @shinything for the cold tip. I did have a cup of chamomile and honey tea at bedtime last night and throat feels better. I have also been drinking ginger tea, and turmeric tea….and certainly the sore throat is not so far moving into a cold.

There are a few of us with colds or feeling blah so best wishes to you all. Keep on keeping on.

Have a great Wednesday. How is it day 11 already 🤔

Day 11, Newcastle UK, FD

Long story short. I blew my 2nd FD yesterday. Everything was going fine until the evening and, well, it was just plain silly. Up half a pound this morning. Apologies to all my fellow B2B2Bers and those who congratulated me on day one’s result. I’ll redeem myself today and have another FD on Friday.

The good thing about yesterday was spending 35 mins on my Dad’s treadmill. Did 2 miles at 4.5 mph, pumping arms with weights in an attempt to mimic nordic poles. I’m particularly pleased because 4.5mph is not far short of power walking and I didn’t even break a sweat or get out of breath. Plan is to do this at least 4 days a week. The weather was abysmal yesterday, so I’m fortunate to have an indoor alternative to walking.

Day 11 – London – FD

Got back late last night from three day visit to north Wales so not had time to catch up on everyone’s news. Just wanted to put it down there that I’m fasting and focussing today.

Hoping to fast on water, turmeric tea, marmite drink and soup in the evening – no more fish finger sandwiches!

Don’t think anyone has started a pocket list for today so may I start?

FD Pocket list Day 11
@dingping

Thanks everyone. X

Day 11, London, UK, FD (2nd of B2B2B)

So, yesterdays’ FD was somewhere between a FD and a CD, but I’m feeling generous so I’m calling it a FD!!!!

@daffodil2010, the magnesium oil really has worked wonders for my sleep, my mums’ swollen ankles and my brothers toenail fungus ………………… persistence, as with all things, is the key though!!! Anthony Joshua is probably the BIGGEST person I’ve ever met, his bicep is bigger than my thigh (which isn’t as small as I’d like!) I got a crick in my neck just from looking up at him (but he falls into the same category as your holiday helpers at the greenhouse – eye-candy only!!! – I’m old enough to be his ……………………………….older but youthful looking sister!!!!!!)
@missybear, I’ve seen people whip out the hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to use on every surface around their plane seats, and thought OCD!!! Guess what I’ll be packing in the hand luggage next time??? The MO spray makes a fantastic & effective deodorant too, I tested it over a weekend at home, just in case, and I haven’t looked back, nor bought commercial deodorant for years now!!!

@mjrbcd44, glad to see you’re on that downwards path, may it remain slippery for you!!!! Try the MO on your feet just before bed if the sting is too much and gradually build up to tolerance, sleeping then waking in the same position is an amazing feeling!!!!

Although this post sounds like it …………………………………I can confirm I DO NOT own any shares in Magnesium Oil!!!!!! But I do urge anybody suffering from disturbed sleep to try it.

This quote was written just for me……………………………..

No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.” – Tony Robbins

Keep on keeping on people!!!!!!!!!!!