Day 16 California USA NFD

Monday and yesterday’s B2B fast finally knocked me off of my 3 week plateau. 137 62.1 this morning, down from 138.6 62.9 yesterday. I don’t usually don’t do B2B fasts, but I was tired of my weight not moving down. I’m going to have a very careful NFD today, perhaps not counting calories, but being mindful of what I eat.

@coda – The only answer to snacking for me is to keep snacks out of the house. My family can eat snacks when they go out if they want them. After a certain time at night, if they’re there, I’ll eat them.

@melf123 – Welcome to the forum and back to a fasting routine. Is today going to be a fast day (FD) for you?

Day 16 –CD

I’ve decided to get mathematical about hitting my goal this month. I figured out how much of a caloric deficit I’d need to lose 2.2 pounds, and made a spreadsheet planning out my intake and expenditures for the rest of August, based on my regular exercise routine. Factoring in six fast days really helped, and I excluded two days: the day before my birthday (Sunday the 27th) and my birthday Monday the 28th) because on the Sunday I’m inviting friends to meet me at the brewpub for beer and fried turkey wings, and Monday we’re going to my favorite restaurant for dinner. When I see it all laid out, it seems very doable.

Penz – To borrow a current meme: “Nevertheless, she resisted.” Yay you!

Coda—I do better dismissing the snack-dragon when I have something interesting to occupy my mind. Like a puzzle, an art project, or a good book or magazine. Strangely, even cooking something can be a good distraction.

Debster251—Since I was a kid I always got really excited about new shoes, no matter what kind they were.

Onward and downward…

New person, sorry for joining so late but I was too anxious to post before, then the last two days I have lost all control and eaten all the biscuits, so

Day 16 – supposed to be a FD but see above, and technically Worthing UK, but still think of myself as Brightonian

Day 16 NFD st Louis USA

Saw this article and eating late and thought it was interesting. Not a lot of new information though.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/heres-what-eating-late-at-night-does-to-your-body.html

Call my best to all of you.

Sorry no posts for a while, my routine is blown by school hols.

Days 10-16 all NFD with only 10 and 12 around TDEE, the rest over, due to birthday, work travel and lack of sleep. Monitoring and not letting control slip too far and learning more about where I need to be to maintain and triggers for over doing it.

I am 71 years old (nearly 72) and also 5′ 5”, however I would find it really hard to get to the weight you aspire to. I’m afraid I’d look skeletal if I did. I have lost 20lb and hoping to lose another 5lb to get to 11stone. That would take me to just within the recommended BMI. I think I must have a large frame, although I know bones don’t weigh ‘heavy’ as people tell me they can’t believe I’m as heavy as I am. I wish you every success with your goal.

Day 16 – SW WA USA – FD

This FD is a much needed reset! Off the rails with eating whatever as I was travelling the last couple of days. I’ve eaten things I haven’t eaten in ages. Hopefully I’ve gotten it out of my system because my tummy sure isn’t too happy with those choices or amounts.

@belfastsink – was the lemon chicken recipe you refer too in the original book or the Cookbook?

@granmawig – to whom were you directing your comment?

@krinia – I’m wondering about doing keto seriously. I’ve been exploring it but not really doing it yet. My FDs are usually in that vein but I don’t know how much good it does if one is inconsistent with it. @dykask, are you doing straight keto?

Day 16 / Albuquerque, NM – USA / NFD

Hello all I am very new to this, and sorry to be joining late! I just found out about 5:2 last week via my Lifesum app, did like a weeks worth of research and decided to jump in with both feet this past Monday! Yesterday was my first FD and I was so proud of myself for actually sticking to 500 calories! I usually do terrible with diets and this seems like the absolute perfect compromise!

@debster251 would it be possible to be added to that spreadsheet too? Thank you!!

A quick bit about me: I’m 28, just started 5:2 this week. I’ve struggled with weight loss and dieting post college, and had a baby in 2016 (which really threw my weight into a downhill spiral!) but I am really looking forward to rocking this new plan out! I think this is an awesome way to get a into a healthier lifestyle that you can actually stick to!

Starting weight: 165 lbs / Waist: 35″

My plans for the rest of this month:
– Track calories on both FD & NFD
– Lower sugar and carb intake on NFD
– No alcohol on weekdays
– Increase water intake
– Workout at least 3 days a week
– Lose 2-4 lbs by Aug 31

Hi! Hey small world right?! And imthatvwhat we call ourselves? Haha I’m a recent transplant from TX so it’s all still a little new to me lol.
This seems like fantastic and supportive community and what better way to do this than with others who are doing the same!!

Hi all! I’m brand new to the forum and love this challenge thread.

I’m from WA state, it’s Day 8 for me, FD. Current weight is 157.4 lbs.

This is my fourth fasting day so far, and it’s not as hard as i imagined! i’m excited to start seeing results and am very happy to have found this online support!

Day 17 /16:8 CD/ Melbourne Australia

A warm welcome to all our new friends. You’ll find lots of support here.

Off to volunteer at my grandson’s school. Hopefully I’ll have time to catch up later. Have a great day everyone.

Good morning from Australia, Day 17 here!
First FD in a long long time, wish me luck.

Feels strange but good to be doing something for myself

Day 17 FD Brisbane Australia

Big carb day yesterday, DD made pancakes for breakfast, roll with vegemite for lunch and sushi for dinner. Hope that doesn’t make today’s fast too difficult.

Day 17 pocket fasters: Please add or remove your name as needed, I’ve added names from the spreadsheet

@dykask (3rd of B2B2B2B2!)
@sirisan (2nd of B2B)
@mia139 (2nd of B2B)
@flourbaby (3rd of B2B2B)
@basyjames (3rd B2B2B)
@melf123 you can do it
@ducks_d
@keetseel
@maddyg
@rocy65
@rox
@Stevetoontaxidriver
@Taranga

Happy fasting day!

Day 17 Australia NFD apologies @debster251 – I recorded yesterday as Day 15 when it was actually Day 16. Blame it on the hunger pangs! I was so hungry last night it actually made it difficult to get to sleep but I finally did and then really enjoyed a breakfast of sourdough toast with avocado, ricotta and tomatoes this morning after my walk. My trousers are even slipping down! Wishing everyone a good day!

Extra post – great! I’ve been walking around for the last 1.5 hours with parsley from my healthy breakfast stuck in my front teeth! That wouldn’t have happened with peanut butter toast!

Day 16 – USA – NFD

Third post: sorry to blame it on my OH, but he is a feeder, lol. My FD turned into a NFD, and day 17 will be my birthday, which definitely will be a NFD. He has already given me the menu, which will be full of carbs. We’ll see if I can make another FD this week on Day 18….

Day 16. Québec. NFD

NFD once again today because I’m with my sisters and I don’t feel like fasting. However i’m in control of my eating. In fact, this is my eight day without any refined sugar. And I will go on like this.
Tomorrow i am going back to my place and i will be able to fast. Looking forward to get on my scale at home. I’quite sure that I lost some weight. Crossing my fingers.

Good night or good day to you all x

Day 17, India, FD
Love this way of life 🙂

Day 17, 7:15am, Norway NFD
I did my Thursday-FD yesterday, yay! Today is the RV-trip with family members. I’m the designated driver, so hopefully I won’t be able to snack all the way to Sweden.
I’m actually surprised at how easy the FD’s are. I realize that most of my eating (before 5:2 – on my 3rd week) was from either habit or plain and simple boredom. I really didn’t know. Now I almost don’t think about food unless I’m actually going to have a meal. I have to do better with my water, especially on FD’s. Yesterday I managed to keep the headaches away. I couldn’t resist stepping on the scale today, I really shouldn’t weigh myself more than once a week, preferably Tuesday mornings, after my Monday FD, but somehow all of the sudden I was on the scale. 4kg’s (8.8lbs) in total since July 31! Hopefully my Sweden trip won’t send me straight back. 208lbs starting weight, now 199.5lbs – wow just used the “convert kg to lbs.”-conversion thing I found on google. I hit the 200 mark!!!! 0.5kg and I will hit a magic number in KG’s as well.
I’ve made it a thing that I don’t go into grocery stores on FD’s, I believe it makes it easier to not buy everything due to “low blood sugar”, so my OH has to go by himself he needs anything on these two days.
Yesterday he ate crisps!! And chocolate!! I really kind of wanted a couple of the crisps, but just ignored it, and after 10 seconds I didn’t want it/think about it anymore. I try not to make a big deal out of whatever he does on my FD’s, because I’m hoping that when I start to SEE the results (other than on the scale) he will try this for himself as well. I strongly believe he eats out of habit and boredom (like when watching TV etc.) and I think he overeats way after he is actually full…because it tastes good.

I learned something, my blood glucose is still low but I feel fine. In fact I just measured 68 mg/dl (3.77 mmol/l) which normally would have me in light headed maybe going to faint mode. Turns out this isn’t uncommon for longer term fast an my blood glucose should stabilize in the 65 mg/dl to 75 mg/dl range. Maybe I’m not feeling bad because there are enough ketones to feed the brain. I don’t know yet. Source: http://eatingacademy.com/nutrition/ketosis-advantaged-or-misunderstood-state-part-i
I’ve never seen this effect before and I fully expected my blood sugar to stay higher than that. Hopefully it is also improving my insulin sensitivity.

I felt well enough that I did a 5k run a few hours ago. However I took it really slow because I didn’t what to stress my leg muscles too much when I’m not eating. (33 minutes, yea pretty slow … ~3.3 miles) It was a pretty easy run, but lately I only run about once a month, so I need to be careful.

Hang in there pocketeers! I fine myself is a group of names I’m not used to!

@dykask (3rd of B2B2B2B2!)
@sirisan (2nd of B2B)
@mia139 (2nd of B2B)
@flourbaby (3rd of B2B2B)
@basyjames (3rd B2B2B)
@melf123 you can do it
@ducks_d
@keetseel
@maddyg
@rocy65
@rox
@Stevetoontaxidriver
@Taranga

Day 17 AUS NFD

@keetseel Oh my goodness I love your spreadsheet so much! I’m a huge excel and organisation person, and I cannot believe I haven’t thought of it. Hope it works out for you 😄

@saffy420 I am totally with you on the feeling ravenous, I’ve been like that this week, but managed to get through my FDs (just). Enjoy your NFDs! Hopefully you’ll be able to reset mentally and won’t struggle next week.

Day 17 Ireland FD

Good morning all. Lovely sunny day, and I am attempting my first B2B FD today.

Successful FD yesterday, and down a pound this morning. Still 3.5 left fir my August goal of 149 lbs. but feeling confident.
First time on an FD that I woke up hungry so have already drank a litre of water and now have a big coffee while I update…then off to work with 2 boiled eggs and cottage cheese to break my fast at 1pm. if I am hungry well tough, can’t get any food in work (except for fresh herbs as we are a potted herb nursery 😄)!

Can’t copy the pocket list for some reason but I am there with you guys today.

Day 17, UK, CD

Another successful FD yesterday – so that’s my 2nd for the week – toying with having another tomorrow as it really does give me such a wonderful feeling of control….

Very happy when I had my post fast weigh in today – 3.5lb off since Monday (I don’t see this as a true weight loss but it’s still wonderful to see the number on the scale get me back down into the 10 stone bracket)

Have a wonderful day all of those fasting and non-fasting alike

Day 17, London, UK, FD (3rd of B2B2B)

@dykask, …………..WOW………………… just WOW!!!!! I wouldn’t even attempt a 5k on a NFD!!!! Roll on 100hrs, you ARE a machine!!!! This might be of interest to you as a long-term faster

https://news.usc.edu/63669/fasting-triggers-stem-cell-regeneration-of-damaged-old-immune-system/

Happy Birthday @metatauta, today your ‘feeder’ can do his own happy dance, he’s obviously a dedicated feeder if he’s planned the menu in advance!!!! LOL ………… tomorrow, he needs a day off……..reset, reset, reset!!!!! Have a great day!!!!

@maayyaa, wave goodbye to the 200’s………………… you may well do a quick revisit after your trip, but you now have the tools to make it a flying visit, enjoy your trip, don’t worry about gaining a couple of lbs, you KNOW that an extra FD or two will see you permanently turning your back on those 200’s!!!!! As for your OH, you can take a horse to water, but….….etc. etc. etc!!!!!

Stay strong everyone on a NFD……………….they’re the REAL test!!!!!!!