Day 31 NFD Brisbane

Final check in and weight this morning is 65.5kg. Best wishes to those and loved ones having surgery I hope you all come out shiny and new. I won’t continue the challege in September but thanks to all those sharing their 52 journey it’s been very informative, amusing and often comforting to know it’s not just me.
Happy fasting all.

Day 31 FD Melbourne, Australia
last one for the month, I’m making it a good one!

Day 31 Newcastle UK 🇬🇧 NFD.
184lbs this morning 2lb above goal.
I’m happy with that, first full month of maintenance. Looking forward to September’s challenge.

Day 31, UK, CD

Wonderful weighin, just half a pound off my target weight and an all new low for over 2 years.

Looking forward to see what I can do next month
😀

Day 31, Gozo Malta, nfd

I’m 68.1 kilos this morning. Down by 1.9 kilos since 9 th August when we returned from a cruise. My target weight is 63 or 64 kilos. I’m ready for September challenge.

It was motivating and lovely to read all posts.

Have a great day everyone. Onwards and downwards

@debster251. Wonderful ☺️☺️ You captured it right. Thanks so much for hosting August, my first challenge.

Day 31, Norway, FD

@debster251 wonderful poem!! captured everything that has been going on in this forum. As this was my first month ever on 5:2, i’ve really needed to read stories from everyday life from other 5:2’ers, both newbies and experienced.

I’ve updated my numbers in the excel sheet, and looking forward to September Challenge.

Day 31- UK – NFD

Thank you everyone for being so supportive and friendly, this is truly a great forum. Special thanks to @debster251 for hosting this month, you have done a great job. Your poem is very entertaining and sums the ‘goings on’ just perfectly! I have to mention @coda as without you starting this off all those months ago we might not be here. Also thank you to all the ‘maintainers’ your input is really inspiring and helpful. Thank you for hanging around and so we can benefit from your experience.

@annemarilyn – I agree with you, I will keep at the 500 or lower for now and only resort to the water fasts if I start stalling. Great advice. In the future I may do the water fast as a challenge for health reasons, for the moment getting to a heathy BMI without giving up or yo-yoing has to be my goal.

I am going to final weigh in today as I am not sure what the day will bring and this mornings low will probably spring back a bit when I hit the weekend. I didn’t quite make my August goal but I am happy enough to be at 69.5kg (goal was 69), I was at 71.5kg at the beginning of July so to loose 2 kg over the summer is a great achievement for me. Looking forward to seeing you all over on the September Challenge. Have a great day everyone. 😊

Day 31, London, UK, FD (3rd of B2B2B)

Oooh-Weee……… @debster251, now you’ve done it!!! We’ll settle for nothing less than 1 poem per week from now on!!! Fantastic!!!! Thanks for hosting this month, final weigh-in tomorrow morning after this 3rd day of my B2B2B.

@daffodil2010, have a fabulous holiday, you know you have the tools to eradicate any additional baggage you bring back from your hols with ease, so don’t worry about it and have a great time!!!

For those fasting today, stay strong, you KNOW this is easier than anything you’ve done before………………… and you CAN have that croissant tomorrow!!!!

Day 31 – 🇬🇧- NFD

Thanks Debster251 for hosting – apologies for being AWOL for most of the month but successfully did FD yesterday & now weigh 10st 12lbs.

Must remember this weight is far less than after previous holidays in years gone by – definitely not back to the weight I was before embarking on this WOL

So back on track for the much needed Sept Challenge – see you there 😊

Day 31 UK FD will weigh in and take stock tomorrow – see you in September xx

Thanks so much for hosting @debster251 🎀 Loved the poem.

Day 31…..Florida…..NFD

I sooooo want the scales to be telling the truth this morning….. I hope, I hope, I hope!
Probably not but a girl can hope cant she……….134.2lbs…..
if you could tell, I had a really solid FD yesterday. The dragon was really mean last night and sleeps decided to be elusive last night! What a great way to end a great FD!
But, I conquered them both!

@debster….. what a wonderful way to sum up our group! I honestly believe the only reason, I’ve made it this far was because of my great friends on here. Yeah, this WOL is easy enough, but without support you feel alone and it feels impossible. But together we are stronger and we can do the impossible!

I can’t wait to see you all in Sept.!

For the very last time…….. I was addicted to the hokey pokey then I turned myself around!

France – NFD

What a wonderful poetic summary of the month @debster 🙂

A big thank you to everyone for your stories, advice, sharing of tips and recipes (all noted for grapes and figs!!), I’m looking forward to the next installment.

My scales are playing games. I’ve been super good in last 2 weeks, have had people complimenting me on new figure, had pyjama bottoms falling to my knees, etc, etc. And today it said I was 2.8 kg up on my pre-holiday weight – EEK. Don’t feel too despondent though as I feel good and am sure there’ll be a whoosh really soon.

My heart goes out to all those poor people in South Asia. How very very sad.

Hugs to all x

Day 31, US, FD

Fantastic summary poem, @debster251, and thanks for hosting for the month.

See y’all in September!

Final weigh in 177.2 from a high of 186. I am a little dehydrated from some wine last night but I will take that 177.2. (at least until the tide rolls back in) Ready for September after a mini trip over Labor Day.

Day 31 USA FD
@debster251 what an epic poem … I love it!

We have spent the end of August getting our son off tomHong Kong to study abroad for a semester, moving our daughter, and spending time with 2 friends who are dying (cancer) who have asked me to do their memorial services (I am an ordained minister). So lots of memories and planning shared. Tough because I know these two very well. Now that my “ministry” has shifted into one of teaching yoga and dance, one of them is one of my regular students. She is getting weaker, but still comes and dances most days, part of the time sitting in a chair. I’m focused on making healthy food choices to keep me on track with all that is going on. I miss my son-Hong Kong is a long ways away, but he is enjoying the adventure, which makes me so happy for him.

As the challenges that face so many upnand down the gulf coast continue to unfold, many prayers for healing and recovery.

✨Thank-you @basyjames for leading the September Challenge!✨ All Interested, Go ahead and log in for @basyjames Hosting the September Challenge!✨ The link is: ✨. https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/september-30-day-challenge/#post-222064

Day 31, Rocky Mountains, US, CD

Good CD yesterday. Maintaining nicely at 55kg, BMI 20.8 😊😊😊

@debster251: Thank you so much for hosting our August Challenge! 💐 Loved the poem! ⚘⚘⚘

I really love this forum, my global friends, reading your posts….you are all very inspiring! Thank you! 😊😊😊

Together we are stronger!😊🌺😊🌻😊🌼😊🌹😊

Off for another hike! 🌄

Day 31 – Cumbria UK – NFD

Hope everyone with family in Texas and Louisiana and Ireland affected by the floods are all in a safe place now – my thoughts are with you all.

Ending this challenge weighing in this morning at 54.2kg/119.5lbs/8st 7lb 8oz (this is after a couple of NFD too) – so happily maintaining below that 55kg target for the 9th month in a row 😇

What a wonderful poem by @debster251 perfectly summarising this August group of amazingly supportive people – TOGETHER we are definitely STRONGER – Thank you so much for “herding” us this past month 🤗💐

Went to my aerobic class this morning planning today to be a FD but then got a message from OH and DD to meet with them for coffee and cake afterwards and DD’s BF joined us as well – a rare occasion that the 4 of us are all together – so thoroughly enjoyed the company and that flat white with a small slice of polenta and berry cake! My 2nd FD for the week will now be tomorrow to start the September Challenge on a high note!

@lindasue – those of us who no longer work also find that a busy day at home or being out and about does help when fasting – I suppose it’s a bit of distraction therapy that takes our mind off food!!!! I do find it relatively easy to do a FD at home now; but every now and then I hit a day that seems to be harder than the norm……
@snowflake56 – Hearing how you broke your rib is even more OUCH so a big gentle 🤗BUT so glad to hear that you are staying with us – checking in here daily has been invaluable to my maintenance but it is also great to read all the stories and as @debster251 poem said “Aside from the chat about TDEE and food, Other topics are often reviewed. Recipes, gardening, films and books, Family, travels, all get a look” We are a global vibrant community in every way!!
@onahealthyhigh and @losing_it – I’m in an English size 8 too – think it’s the same as an Australian size and as you both say such a great feeling – bet you did a happy dance 💃 in that changing room when you tried those clothes @onahealthyhigh 😄
@sirisan – do hope that your brother went through his surgery successfully – ((((Hugs))))
@mema02 – Hello and welcome – look forward to getting to know you in September – amazing group in these challenges and lots of support
@daffodil2010 – have a fab time in Spain – should be a bit warmer and drier than here 😉
@redrockgirl302 – thanks – my weekly exercise regime is 2 x Yoga classes (1.5hr each), 1 x Pilates (1hr), 1 x aerobic (1hr) and 2 x 5-6mile (8-9.7km) low level walks each week but miss doing some longer and high level hikes over the fells (mountains) in my part of the UK – slowly getting there……..
@steffieagle – what a fabulous 3 weeks you have been having – back to nature relaxing experience. Lots of mountains, lakes, and nature – how wonderful is that? and especially as all your clothes fit too – See you in the September Challenge
@okeydokey – thinking of you – have you got dates for your oral surgery yet? You can do this – we will all be here supporting you 🤗
As someone else mentioned we have not hear from @fatrabbit since the middle of the month – hope you are keeping well and the home situation has not got you down too much – pop in to say hello x

Great achievements by so many who have manage to make those lbs/kg disappear 💃………..others like myself continue in maintenance 😇

To those stuck on that dreaded plateau or are struggling – Please stick with this WOL and stay with us for the September Challenge with @basyjames and we will pull you onto that 5:2 wagon……….
Just a thought for those struggling (apologies if you have put these in place already)
– Are you eating to the TDEE for your goal weight and not your current weight??? Do this now so that you lose weight faster and when you reach your goal weight you will also be used to eating much less too!!!
– Also make sure that you are not underestimating your calorie intake……
– Don’t add the calories lost through exercise to your TDEE as this will increase your TDEE and is not useful if you are trying to lose weight unless you are someone who is burning “huge” amounts of calories when exercising……
– Make sure that you drink plenty of water each day, at least 2L/68fl oz

“If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started, I was desperately wishing to be where I am now”

See you in the September Challenge!

Day 31 – McMinnville Oregon USA – FD
Met my goal with 4 lbs down for August. 🎯 It was a roller coaster of a month. So happy with my end result, a bit of a whoosh there at the end. 😀

@debster251 – Thank you so much for the poem, I loved it!! And thank you for hosting. 💐

I love this forum, it makes the trip so much more fun. 💃 See you in September.

Day 31 – USA – NFD

Whoops….posted on September link instead of August link…I will copy/paste:
Great FD yesterday, 439 calories and my choice of foods makes me feel satiated..drank lots of ACV with lots of water. My usual weigh-in is Saturday, but since it’s the last day of August, I’ll stick with 174.6, down 1.8 from last week, but only .8 lower for the month. I’ll take it! It’s been a roller coaster month for me, up and down in lbs., but overall still losing inches and getting back into the FD groove. Thank you @debster251 for your clever poem that succinctly describes the range of all our posts on this forum! @basyjames, thank you for volunteering to host September. @ducks_d, sorry to see you go, please peek in once in a while and let us know how you are faring. @steffieagle, welcome back! I see you also are a lover of mountains, parks, nature; isn’t it refreshing? Congrats to @anna6, @losing_it, @daffodil2010, @liathanail, @mari84, @tlc2, @bert1802, @maddyg, @okeydokey on your success this month! @at, congrats on 9 mos. of maintenance! @krisnia, I trust you will find the most comforting words for your friends when the time comes.

Day 31 California USA FD

@debster251 – Thank you for hosting this month. I love your poem! It captures the spirit of our forum perfectly! We learn a lot more than just a weight loss ideas here. We learn about each other’s cultures, slang, and recipe ideas. Being here is a big part of my day.

Weight loss for me was dismal this month. I missed my goal by 3 pounds, having lost only 2 pounds, or 9 kg. It wasn’t a fault of the 5:2, just my fault because I overindulged on too any NFD’s. I ended up at 61.8 or 136.2. My BMI is 22. So I’m close to my goal of 58 kg.

Congrats to everyone who lost weight this month and I’m glad to see everyone who didn’t is still hanging in there!

We’ve got each other for support and we can do this!

Day 31 – ABQ – FD

Yay 🙌 we did it! We finished the month! I am so happy I found this group and joined in! I have never stuck to updating with a group (or even stuck to a “diet”) for this long! It really is proof that this WOL works & that have a group to celebrate, commiserate, and support really helps!

@debster251 – Thank you so much for hosting this month’s challenge and that was the perfect poem to sum up this month! You have been so awesome and amazing!

Congratulations to everyone who met their goal, and let’s keep at it everyone! See you in September!

Day 31 – UAE – FD (last day of 9days b2bs fast)
Day 30 – UAE – FD (8th day of 9days b2bs fast)

Thank you for those who responded with their experience about fast day only. I shall give it a try days when I get a change.