2nd post;

@fatfingers & I must have posted simultaneously, so just put myself back on the list 🙂

Today’s fasters list: Day 16

@dykask
@daffodil2010
@steve toon taxi driver
@debster251
@catch87
@ktcaroline
@anna6
@molij
@strawberriesandcream
@saffy420
@fivetwofan5252
@borealis
@basyjames (First of 3 B2B)
@merryapple
@sarahbob
@penz
@diana123
@califdreamer
@fitalora
@kaywesterman
@mishty
@shinything
@annemarilyn 1st of B2B
@fatfingers

Day 16 UK FD

Good fasting day following indulgent weekend.

Day 16 UK FD

Yesterday’s CD fine, phew. Today’s FD really challenging but food was possibly the last thing on my mind.

Woke up exhausted & incredibly anxious. Eventually worked out that it was bc I’d not prepped for an afternoon meeting and wasn’t sure how to start, feeling really behind and under pressure. Took time to unpick the problem and work out what to do then do it but got there in the end. Somehow got through the day much better than I’d thought possible – good enough, with room for improvement. Getting my head in the right place is often key, and the tireder I am the harder it is – I must practice good self-care, including more sleep!

Also made a super quick birthday cake for a colleague by doubling up a microwave mug cake recipe, gluten- and dairy- free, took it along with some berries from the freezer. Tasted fine, and only 150 calories per tiny portion 🙂

Successful FD thus far – cake, plus an apple. I seem to be developing something of an apple habit – had a couple most days for the last week while trying to get on top of my sweet tooth/carb cravings. Onward & downward, hopefully.

Today’s fasters pocket list: Day 16

@dykask
@daffodil2010
@steve toon taxi driver
@debster251
@catch87
@ktcaroline
@anna6
@molij
@strawberriesandcream
@saffy420
@fivetwofan5252
@borealis
@basyjames (First of 3 B2B)
@merryapple
@sarahbob
@penz
@diana123
@califdreamer
@fitalora
@kaywesterman
@mishty
@shinything
@annemarilyn 1st of B2B
@fatfingers
@mjrbcd44
@mia139
@michelinme

2nd post

Geeezzzz…

I was having so much fun with my emojis that I forgot to cut and paste the pocket list.

Thanks @michelinme looks like you added me. ❤️

Day 17 – Ireland 🇮🇪 -FD

I fought the self sabotaging wine whispering dragon yesterday and I WON 💃
Getting straight into my pj’s after work is not something I generally do, but it stopped me nipping out to the off-licence so it worked 😉

Successful FD and lost some weekend weight. Yes. Despite it being TOM and feeling blurgh and meh, I am all set to complete my 2nd FD of the week today. Thanks @shinything for holding my hand yesterday, hope you made it through too.

@mjrbcd44 I laughed at your weekend spent in the car with beer(not together)😂

Starting today’s Pocket List – Day 17…Copy and Paste if fasting
@daffodil2010
@mia139

Today is a good day to have a good day

Day 17. London UK

Adding my name to the pocket list for today. Went out for lobster dinner for my birthday yesterday. Unlimited fries?Whose idea was that? Anyway, although I am firmly on the struggling list, I’m hanging on in there and resetting today. Hope everybody round the world is doing ok, and has a good day.
@daffodil2010
@mia139
@emma-taylor

Day 17 UK NFD

Yesterday’s fast day was a success & for the first time in ages I slept really well. Not sure if it was a placebo effect of the magnesium spray but I slept right through the night and I am not achey today! I’m so sorry but I can’t remember who suggested it but I could kiss you right now. 😁

I had a sneaky go on the scales this morning & all my snacking & wine drinking over the weekend hasn’t effected my weight at all *super happy dance* I’m hoping for another loss at my weigh in at the end of the week 🤞

I am also giving up booze until my birthday. 1 day down 45 days to go!!!

Sending everyone positive vibes.
Sorry about the mini essay.

@ktcaroline – lobster was lovely. It was the unlimited fries that did me in. What a stupid idea. There was unlimited salad too but of course that wasn’t quite so appealing…. but managed a dry birthday! Probably the first time ever. Since I was a child of course. I wasn’t swigging wine when I was five…

Day 17, London, UK, FD (1st of B2B2B – maybe)

I seem to be substituting bad food for good, sticking within TDEE and then calling it a NFD ……………………. Except it isn’t really, it’s a binge on cr*p and we all know ……………….. NOT ALL CALORIES ARE CREATED EQUAL!!!!! Back to the Med style food choices this week, one taste of chocolate and crisps has caused an avalanche of poor choices …………………….. lesson learnt …………………….. or re-learnt ……………………… again!!!!!

I seem to be doing this WOL 90% correctly, there’s always something not quite right, still eradicating fat, but I would be as svelte & speedy as a gazelle if I was giving 100% rather than the 90% tortoise I see before me!!!!
Finger out time AGAIN, no more faffing!!!!!

@mjrbcd44, there’s always time to rescue the month because one bad day, weekend or week does NOT a bad month make!!!! Reset and don’t look back, you’re not going that way anyway!!! Re-read your past posts from ‘that’ fantastic week you remember fondly and get that mojo pumping!!!! You’ve got this & we’ve got you!!!!

I might mix this week up and try ADF, I’m more controlled the day after a FD, it’s when I have 3 or 4 in a row that disaster strikes on the 2nd or 3rd NFD, we’ll see though ……………..……. I’m totally risk averse & I don’t do well with change – unless it’s downwards on the scale!!!!

I thought I would mention that from a size 18/20 (Nov ’16), today after 37lb eradicated; I’m wearing a petite size 12 biker jacket and (rather loose) size 14 trousers to work!!! The weight has been fairly stable for a few months but my measurements keep dropping, maybe added exercise means I’m shrinking but building muscle (I’m going with that!!!) Happy days!!!!!

Day 17, Amsterdam , NFD

Had good FD yesterday and the scales were kind enough this morning considering I am about to start my time of the month (I gain about 1.5kg usually..)

I’ll try for a good CD today and then really go for a full on water fast tomorrow. Usually would fast on Thursday but I have a lunch meeting then and it won’t look good to our clients!

Good luck everyone 🙂

Day 17 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Stressed out with worry about dad’s health. Don’t want to revert to old habits of binge eating junk for comfort so checking in to help me hang on to the wagon.

@merryapple Happy Birthday, wishing you a fabulous day 🎉🎂🥂

Together we are stronger 👍

Day 17 UK NFD

Yesterday’s FD went well, ended about 400 cals, the lowest in ages. I’m planning a CD today, which might morph into a FD depending on lunch options.

I had a massive clothes clear out over the weekend. Two bin bags full have gone including baggy underwear! My wardrobe is looking rather sparse these days but I’m determined those size 20/22 clothes are not going to be used again. It felt good to see it all go. I might be the slowest tortoise at the minute but that was a real reminder of the journey I’ve been on. Can highly recommend it.

@missybear, hope your father recovers soon.
@merryapple, happy birthday. Have a lovely time.
@flourbaby, how good is it to ditch the big clothes. size 12 is my aim.
Happy Tuesday everyone.

Day 17, Gozo Malta, cd

Cd today as I’ve eaten more than intended to consume this morning.

Have a great Tuesday everyone. Onwards and downwards

Day 17 2nd FD. I successfully completed my first black coffee and water only fast and I feel pretty good. I checked my body fat % this morning and I am way up. My lowest was 23% a few years ago and today I clocked in at 29.6% yikes!
Happy belated birthday @emmataylor and Happy Tuesday everyone. keep today awesome.

Day 17 pocket list:
@daffodil2010
@mia139
@emma-taylor
@ktcaroline
@basyjames

Day 17 Belfast NFD

Off to Northampton for a bit of sister time, which I’m sure will involve some food and wine. We’ve tickets for Bill Bailey, preceded by a meal in a Street food restaurant, which I’m really looking forward to, then a day trip to Herts to drool over my nephew’s new daughter. Puppy going on holiday to friends, and it’ll be funny without her.

Well done @shimmera. Great success!
@mjrbcd44 I’m stepping off the train for a few days but I will be signing in for a huge reset on Saturday, so Captain, I’ll be with ya!
@flourbaby – mojo pumping sounds like a class at the gym. I’ll sign up for that one! Well done on your new svelte figure. ✋
@EmmaTaylor – did I miss your birthday? Hope it was a good one!
@merryapple to you a big happy birthday!💐
@shinything thanks for your advice. My kefir is not like the one I made previously. My last one was grains, which you left just at room temperature in milk, then strained off the liquid and started again. This seems to be like double cream?
So I’ve been reading a book ‘the Pioppi Diet, which is really interesting. I’m going to have a real look at what carbs I eat when I get home and have another sugar purge. I must get this last half tone off.

Have a good day, one and all.

Day 17 – USA – NFD

@EmmaTaylor, happy birthday! @flourbaby, you have come so far in less than 1.5 years, what a monumental feat! Keep one set of clothes and compare them to what you are wearing now – I bet you could fit another person in the former! @merryapple, happy birthday – they say 60 is the new 40! @toddybear, I commiserate with you – Cruella can be SO cruel…she’s fickle enough to keep you off balance, but eventually she will not win! @missybear, hoping your dad recovers and remember we are thinking of you. @saffy420, what a great feeling to shed that wardrobe…I’m thinking of doing the same thing once I lose this last 10 lbs. @basyjames, good for you achieving your first LFD! How do you measure your body fat? The measurements on this site are a good 10 points lower than the WW scale. It’s baffling. @Michelineme, sorry to hear you have so much pain; here’s hoping you heal quickly. @ccco, wow, I don’t think I’ve ever exercised 2 hours straight in my life!

Day 17 Stevensville Maryland CFD

After a great CFD under 300 calories, I stepped on the scales and jumped off, I was so shocked to see a 4lb loss. Guess this is my whoosh. Feeling so proud of myself. I never thought I would see 125.4lbs again in this life time.

I really it is time for maintenance now. But a little unsure if I want to keep 16:8 or 6:1. I don’t want to see the scale go in the wrong direction.

The best preparation you can do for tomorrow is be your best today. Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone. Wow I am still in shock.

ccco USA Day 17 NFD

Happy Birthday to all who have a birthday today or just had one!! Good luck to everyone today on their downward mobile journey! Just finished a two day 0 calorie fast! I can’t believe it! I was spiraling out of control and wasn’t able to regain the control until Sunday and Monday! I seem to be calmer and don’t even know for sure what was stressing me out! In any case, I am fully aware my witching hour begins at 5 p.m. That means I need to eat dinner and lock the kitchen doors and I should be alright. My fast resulted in a 2 lb. loss and now I intend to keep it going in that direction. I think dykask is right! We live in a weight window and we don’t just have one weight on the scale we should keep to, but I haven’t found reached my acceptable window yet! I will have two more FDs this week, Wednesday and Friday! Good luck everyone and have a great day! 🙂

Day 17, Rocky Mountains, US, FD

Free pizza and cookies last night….I don’t have to say more….

Have a good Tuesday everyone! 🥀🥀🥀
Hope it does not snow in your neck of the woods….🌨❄⛄

@metatauta and @annemarilyn I use a scale that can also calculate body fat percentage. You have to preset your height and step on the scale with wet feet but it’s pretty accurate.

Day 17 NFD Oregon USA

Thank you all for your kind and smiling words. 😊
Yesterday’s FD…well I will guess that it ended up between 800-900, so not exactly where it needed to be. Am trying for a very good CD today to offset.

@missybear forgive me for not mentioning your father. Hoping and praying that he is recovering well.

@shinything, @kerryn73, @emma-taylor, @ccco, @toddybear, @borealis here’s to struggling and holding on together. I am reminding myself of my first mantra- “I have a positive expectancy of reaching my goals and I will take THIS (sub Day, Week, Month??) as a temporary setback.”

@flourbaby you have achieved sooo much! I really truly want to just want to copy and paste your last year and a half on my next year and a half. Is that possible? 😊

Really a lot to be thankful for and happy about right now with my side business, so that is helping me stay sane though I know it’s also keeping me from doing as much as I should when it comes to exercise, etc.

Great days everyone.

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

H E L L O !!! So ashamed of my absence, I actually took an internet break (except for work) but have missed this site so much I wandered back in. I will join in the May challenge and read until then and try to meet some new folks and catch up with others.

I am doing great with my eating/exercising/water/green tea. Maintaining well. As a matter of fact, a friend who is four inches taller and a couple sizes larger couldn’t believe I weighed 145 at 5’5″ and wear size six jeans as that happens to be her exact weight as well. I do but I probably have a lot of muscle weight due to my LOVE of exercise (and her admitted adversion to it). So, rememnber, clothes are a better indicator than scales – although I do weigh morning and night, haha…

I truly send my best wishes to all !

Hi Everyone! Just checking in. Yesterday and today were 600-ish cal days, high fat, low carb. Feeling really good. @missybear, I’m so sorry about your dad, I hope you can hang in there through this stress. @merryapple, happy birthday! @diana123, congratulations! That is truly a spectacular accomplishment. You deserve to be proud of yourself.

Best wishes for a good day! 🙂

Day 18 – Japan – NFD 80.5kg

Day 18, Emden Germany, FD

Day 15,16,17 NFD, lost in the world of sweets, cheese and wine for 6 days, time to reset. Retirement is not very good for my weight, back to daily weighing. Haven’t read posts so hoping everyone is fine.

@missybear hoping your dad recovers

Pocket list Day 18, if you want to join, please copy and paste and add your name to the list

@snowflake56

Have a good day everyone!