Day 11-12-13, Emden Germany, NFD
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Hello to all. Thanks @molij I will keep your advice on mind. Friday is a FD :D.Let’s do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Day 11 – USA, Milwaukee, WI – NFD
I was discouraged to weigh in after my 2nd FD and have no change this week, but I am happy not to see an increase! It’s been less than a week, so I will weigh again tomorrow and go back to weekly Saturday weighs.
The first time I did 5:2, I ate nothing on my FD. This time around I am eating 500-600 calories in one meal around the dinner hour. I have found it makes me more obsessive about eating on those days, as I am thinking about that meal…and I am wondering if water fasting is the way to go for me on those FDs.
I’d love to know if anyone else just doesn’t eat at all on FD, and why, and how it has been. Thanks!
@sydwil2 a few of the fasters waterfast only on their FD.
Day 11 California USA NFD
Well, last weekend’s potato chip binge aside, I think I’m officially on a plateau. I’ve been in the 138’s/62’s for about 2 weeks. Yesterday was a FD eating under 500 calories, and the scale was exactly the same this morning. Oh well, it’ll pass. I’ll keep an eye on calories today even though I hate to count on NFD. One good thing, a pair of cargo pants that I hadn’t been able to zip up now fit.
@sydwil2 – Looks like we’re in the same boat this week. Stay strong!
Day 11 Cornwall UK
Fasted til 12.30 totally forgot I was on an fd! Still just had raw veg, small piece of goats cheese and an apple, so not so bad! Tonight chicken and lots of veg, with our own raspberies/strawberries with greek yoghurt for pud.
Still NO alcohol though just having a tonic with ice and lemon!
Another busy day cleaning and clearing the spare bedrooms. More dcluttering and several bags ready for the charity shop tomorrow!
Planning a controlled weekend, though their will be a glass or two of red tomorrow evening after a day at MILs cottage.
Busy busy! Onwards and down 🙂
Norway, FD
My second FD is coming to an end, haven’t been too bad actually. Excited to see what the scale shows tomorrow morning. I was hungry this evening, but the my 1yearold woke up and I have spent the past 1.5 hour trying to get him to sleep, so haven’t had the time to feel hungry. But I found myself more on edge, not too much patience today, but I guess that is to be expected.
Good luck with the wedding @steve taxi driver, and you people on a plateau: keep it up, and as others have said; remember all the other benefits the fasting gives you! I hope you experience a whoosh very soon! And as veterans, you can show us newbies that it is possible to keep up the good work even when on a plateau. Because sooner or later we will also get there and need to remember that you guys could do it 🙂
Going to bed soon, happy with my FD 🙂
Day 12/16:8 NFD/Melbourne Australia
@flourbaby hugs for you and your Mum
Doing a happy dance. The scales are edging down towards my happy weight. I’m a kilo and a half below my goal weight this morning a loss of 750gm. This despite my recent slump, a nasty head cold and not fasting for two weeks. Most days turned into 16:8 CDs well below TDEE. Pocket winos it’s worth the effort to conquer the snack dragon. @steve toon taxi driver looking forward to drinking a toast to you and your family this evening.
On Thursday I made the decision to stop at the bakery and buy a meat pie AND a vanilla slice. All very Aussie. I sat in the sunshine and enjoyed every mouthful. Yes I can do this, it’s not the slippery slide before a rebound because this WOL allows this. Not having to deny yourself something you fancy makes this an easy life style to follow. As long as you don’t do it every day.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Day 11 – SW WA USA – NFD
@awilson – I think we drove through your town on the way to the ocean. Staying at Inn at Spanish Head for a couple of days. Am so enjoying the view of the ocean & getting onto the beach to beachcomb. Caught some lovely pictures of starfish & sea anenomes.
Didn’t eat until a few hours of walking on the beach. It feels so good to get the fresh air & exercise. Doing a 16:8 today.
@steve to on taxi driver – blessings on your son’s wedding. Have a wonderful time!
Day 12 – Tokyo, Japan – NFD 80.7kg
After working out and a shower I was down to 79kg. After that I broke my fast. Last month I was having trouble dropping back, this month is going better. It is strange I felt weak but I actually did more tan ever for a Saturday morning … 138 pushups and already over 100 floors climbed, 8268 steps. However my activity tracker sometimes cheats me, so the numbers are conservative.
My plan isn’t to fast until Tuesday and that fast will be a multiday one if I can stick it out. My family leaves on a trip Tuesday morning, so I have a few days to fast without freaking out my wife.
@vsinanaj – I can’t eat on fast days, eating drives my hunger. Anyway you are pretty tall. 58kg would put you at a BMI of 20.8, that is pretty lean. Even at 75kg your BMI is only 26.9 … maybe a little plump but not horrible. Women also need more fat than men. Here are my suggestions:
1) Try to remove as much added refine sugars as you can. They can sneak into a lot of foods. You are doing well, so now is a time to double down.
2) Exercise is for building up the body, it generally isn’t that effective for weight loss, at least directly. As you build muscle it does push up your BMR and that does help keep fat off. While there isn’t anything wrong with walking more, going from 5000 steps to 6000 steps a day is a small difference and it is very easy to eat more calories than you burn in 1000 steps. Consider maybe starting some bodyweight exercises, something like planking for 5 minutes a day. Something to build a little muscle rather than just trying to burn more fuel.
3) There is something off with your diet if you are gaining fat on that few of calories. Maybe you have a hormonal issue. Only you know your body so you may have to experiment to figure out what works. For me my biggest issue is added refined sugar, that is why I push on it. However to be honest I see lots of people the don’t have the issue I do with it. Anyway the idea behind fasting really is to not eat. The calories are allowed for people because it can be too hard not eating anything. I think your food choices are good, but consider trying to get a many hours without eating as possible. When you don’t eat for a long while is when the fat burning happens. When we don’t eat much but we eat often that can cause higher blood insulin that can mess up our metabolism. Frankly, I think snacking should be strictly avoided from dinner to breakfast. The longer we go without food everyday the more chances our bodies have to burn off some fat.
4) Results can take time. We don’t get fat in a day and we don’t lose the fat in a day either.
It is always nice to see new people … I wish you luck on achieving your goals!
Day 12 NFD Sydney AUS
Went to a chocolate festival today – and only had one dessert!!!!! So happy with the fact that I ate that way and didn’t feel like I was denying myself, but really enjoyed what I ate and felt satisfied.
Good luck to everybody this weekend with fast days, non fast days, control days, etc. 🙂
Day 12 North Wales NFD
@steve toon taxi driver. Hope you and your family have a wonderful day xxxx
@rox hope you had a successful fast day yesterday.
@onahealthyhigh I too had a few treats yesterday. I think it is important to treat yourself every so often as long as it is not too often. Friday is my treat day. I have been retired for over a year but Friday night is still special 😂.
Day 12, London, UK, FD.
So I’m with @bert1802 today…………… pressing down on that reset button, I NEED this FD to clear my head and enable me to sigh in relief. I love the feeling of a successful FD!!!
@steve toon taxi driver, warm, dry but a bit overcast ‘Down South’, hoping it’s the same if not better ‘Up North’, have a fab day!!!!
Keep the faith people, this really does work!!!!
Day 12 FD. Yesterday was supposed to be a fd but I broke it for personal reasons. I’m committed to it today and tomorrow, I’m actually aiming to break on Wednesday. I am trying to challenge myself. FD are usually not the problem, I haven’t gotten in the habit of eating mindfully and healthy on NFD. If I can do that I will be very happy.
Day 12 – McMinnville Oregon USA NFD
Today I drive in to Portland to meet a girlfriend. She is a fellow photographer and we are going to photograph the Pan African Festival downtown. Should be fun but I will be eating out. My goal is to have a CD of eating.
@annemarilyn – Yes we are on the way to the coast. You are staying at a wonderful location, enjoy 🏖
@rainbowsmile – Sending you positive thoughts for your court case. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Your can press the RESET button tomorrow.
Day 12 – SW WA USA – NFD
So enjoying the ocean. Am with a better travel partner; makes all the difference. Today we head back to our places but plan to make a couple of stop along the way. School start is getting close so it’s been nice to get in an ocean trip.
@mari84 – in response to your FD query, it’s really important to keep hydrated on a FD. Also, some have noted that they need to be sure to be sure to have salt during the day. One way to do that is to have a cup of bouillon at some point. Every FD is a little different. Listen to your body. Some FDs I stay on liquids until noon & then maybe have a little fruit and a piece or cheese or some cottage cheese. Then the remainder of the 500 calories at the evening meal. Other FDs I do liquids all day & then the evening meal.
Day 12 Netherlands 16:8
Might have enjoyed last night’s wine a little too much, hoping that my run this morning limited the damage!Must do better tonight, must do better tonight, must do better…
Sticking to 16:8 during the school holidays seems to be helping food intake as it’s tempting to nibble all day.
Good luck to anyone fasting today!
Norway, NFD
@annemarilyn I have been drinking sparkly water (1.5 L) and water and coffee on my FDs, but maybe I need even more. The sparkly water should provide some salt, but perhaps not enough. My urine (sorry for the tmi) has been pale, so I thought is was fine. But next FD I will try more salt and more water. I have been trying to (almost) water/liquid fast, as I feel that is easier. I have had 3-5 rye crackers (35 kcal each) for the moments where I am really hungry, but nothing else. Well, I am not giving up, and I will try some bouillon for lunch 🙂 thanks for the input 🙂
Days 11 and 12 NFDs St. Louis USA
2 more days on vacation at Gulf Shores
I think I actually might have lost a bit of weight. My belly feels flatter and firmer. Maybe all the walking. Walking every day minimum of 11000 steps, yoga in the morning and yoga flow class yesterday – in spite of ice cream every evening but no snacks.
@stevetoon. Happy family wedding.
All my best to all of you.
Day 13/NFD/Melbourne Australia
@mari84 My advice would be to try the basic 5:2 way of eating. As a busy young Mum it is very important to keep up your energy. While limiting calories on fast days is important what you eat can also help. I’d suggest you increase protein and eat a variety of fresh vegetables either in the evening or as several small meals throughout the day. I chose to modify my family’s favourite meals. It really is important to find a way of eating you can sustain in the long term otherwise this just becomes another diet. Some people successfully water fast. I can’t but I did manage a steady and sustainable weight loss by following Dr Mosely’s guidelines.
@rainbowsmile thinking of you
@annemarilyn and @lyonlottie enjoy your school holidays. You deserve them.
Have a great day everyone.
Some good advice and links https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/ I’d also add Dr Mosely’s recent advice to switch to a Mediterranean diet and limit processed foods and carbohydrates. The advice is no longer to eat whatever you like, nutrition is important.
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