Day 20, UK, FD

Week One, Run One Couch to 5K completed.

You know when you know you’re going to have ‘one of those weekends’ – well OH and I just had one – and great fun it was too. Thank goodness my new fitness routine has started this morning and it’s an FD.

“Every day is a chance to begin again. Don’t focus on the failures of yesterday, start today with positive thoughts and expectations.” Catherine Pulsifer

Day 20 – UK – FD (2nd of B2B)

I’m logging in early today as I want to put it out there that I’m doing a B2B FD to start this week off by pressing my RESET button and as I have a couple of social evenings out this week I’m also planning on a 3rd FD later in the week to keep me on an even keel as I know that there will be some overindulgence…..

@gretta – well done on dispatching that 1kg – keep going!
@moukinator – I find doing 16:8 on holidays works well at keeping me in maintenance and I try to reduce my processed carbohydrate intake on most days but not all as a treat is always enjoyed more when not having it everyday!!
@sarahbob – hold on tight to us and we will get you through this day – just think of us as your 😇on your shoulders….
@fatfingers – some of that weight will be water retention – hang on tight to us today and press your RESET button and tomorrow you will be pleased that you did this FD – this is for you 🤗

For those who suffer with the carb dragon or any other dragons – have you thought about not buying/keeping any of the ones that call your name in the house but having them as a treat only when eating out? It’s what I try to do although I admit not always successfully…….

Let us all focus on this Day 20 FD Pocket List
@daffodil2010
@dykask
@lilymartin
@gretta
@lilymartin
@sarahbob
@missybear
@kerryn73
@shinything
@fatfingers
@Strawberriesandcream
@michelinme
@at

“IT’S NOT WHAT WE DO ONCE IN A WHILE THAT SHAPES OUR LIVES, BUT WHAT WE DO CONSISTENTLY” Tony Robbins

Day 20 Stevensville Maryland USA CFD

Happy Monday, CFD for me. Took the week off and plan to do much needed me time.

Adding myself to the pocket list
@dykask
@lilymartin
@gretta
@lilymartin
@sarahbob
@missybear
@kerryn73
@shinything
@fatfingers
@strawberriesandcream
@michelinme
@at
@basyjames
@diana123

Go make it a great day. Enjoy your Monday everyone

Day 20, Amsterdam, FD

Phew, after my birthday on Saturday, I was thinking I would have ruined everything I’d worked towards in August, but actually the scales just stayed the same as after Thursday’s FD!

Happy to get back into it this morning. I’m doing OK so far, just lots of coffee (bad) and herbal teas (good), and my boyfriend tells me he plans to make spinach soup tonight (very good), so I think I can have a few falafel wtih that if I manage to avoid all food before getting home.

@moukinator a trick I use on holiday (learnt from @at), is to do 16:8 – so no breakfast. It’s easy to do this 4 days a week I think and you can still have the lunches and dinners you’re looking forward to! Good luck, hope you have a great holiday!

Day 20 Pocket List
@daffodil2010
@dykask
@gretta
@lilymartin
@sarahbob
@missybear
@kerryn73
@shinything
@catch87

Day 20 London UK FD

I don’t think I managed to get around to posting yesterday so am taking a break at my desk with a mug of miso. Just back from 3 miles walk on lunch break. Not my usual 4 miles as I popped into a couple of shops to try and find a nice top or dress for holidays. It’s three years since I wore anything that isn’t floaty and I am struggling to find my style.

Weekend was such a blur but in a good way. Husband has a major project on at work so sadly we barely saw him. Little one and I entertained ourselves. Lots of time at the park and playgrounds…and happy to report fewer tantrums. Have been working on not letting myself get tense or stern when I sense a tantrum brewing and it is working well for both of us!

I made a trial mini birthday cake for him on Saturday (ahead of his party next Sunday) and of course I had to have a nibble. Okay, okay, it was way more than a nibble! Thank goodness for My Fitness Pal as it meant I could then manage the calories I had left. It was a simple chocolate Rice Krispie cake (as there will be children with allergies at the party, and this is the one cake I know they can have) and it was scrumptious. Will be doing it in this style, although the one here is an actual cake https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/digger-cake I can’t wait to see his little face light up!

@michelinme and @strawberriesandcream I haven’t forgotten your request for my daal recipe. Next time I make it I will measure the ingredients and write it all down for you. I have been making it for years and years so I usually eyeball it for myself.

@missybear You are so close to wedding day now and I’m so excited for you! Can’t wait to read about the day. Hope your last FD before the day is going well.

@kerryn73 I’d be interested to hear more about swapping dairy for oat based milk. I switched to almond milk when I started this WOL. Just to see if I would miss cow’s milk! I’m not regimental but have realised I don’t actually drink a lot of milk other than in tea. May I ask why you chose oat milk over say, soya or almond or one of the others? I don’t actually know much about the differences which is why I ask!

@rainbowsmile I can’t recall whether I replied but re the Jillian Michaels challenge for September – I am definitely on board for it! I suspect I’ll need it after holiday!

Speaking of holiday, I am started to feel nervous about staying on track. @moukinator we are away for the same length of time, with family, and having just reached maintenance! I too am going to aim for 2 FDs but don’t want it to take over so will try to remind myself of the “easy on, easy off” theory – thanks for that! I have downloaded Jillian’s 30 Day Shred to my iPhone so that I can do it if I get the chance….good intentions and all that! Not being able to weigh myself will be interesting also as I weigh in every day at home!

Adding myself to the lovely long pocketlist today – I’m in great company!

@dykask
@lilymartin
@gretta
@lilymartin
@sarahbob
@missybear
@kerryn73
@shinything
@fatfingers
@strawberriesandcream
@michelinme
@at
@basyjames
@diana123
@catch87
@beedoo

2nd post

@rainbowsmile – This is the dress and a size 10 was a perfect fit – I have bought size 8 from Phase 8 but for this model the size 10 was just right – I have a short bolero type cardigan to wear with it if it’s cool
Margo Print Dress | Multi-coloured | Phase Eight
http://www.phase-eight.com/fcp/product/phase-eight/new-lines…/margo…dress/204857000

I love your dress and I hope that it soon fits you and makes you do happy dance 💃

Day 20 North Wales FD

Adding myself to the pocketlist today
@dykask
@lilymartin
@gretta
@lilymartin
@sarahbob
@missybear
@kerryn73
@shinything
@fatfingers
@strawberriesandcream
@michelinme
@at
@basyjames
@diana123
@catch87
@beedoo
@mishty
@molij

Day 20 2nd post

Seems I have been bumped off today’s pocket list, but I am still fasting!! Liquid only so far, already lost 3 of those lbs, so it’s weekend water weight, food in transit etc. My tum still looks wobbly but my waist measurement has not changed so hopefully the easy on/easy off promise will come through.

I am going to have some chicken bone broth with a small oat bran bread for my meal, then early to bed to catch up on reading Lost Connections which was recommended by Emma Taylor last week. It’s such a good and interesting read.

Thanks @rainbowsmile for today’s meditation, I have just completed it ☺️

Have a good evening all, hope all of us on FD’s make it a good one 😄

Day 20, Rocky Mountains, US, CD

Day 20, Gozo, Malta, fd

Today I weighed 0.7 kilos more than yesterday. I’m 68.2 kilos. I know I went over tdee yesterday.

Today I fasted at 870 calories.

Tomorrow is another fast day for me and I hope I’ll do better.

Onwards and downwards. Keep strong.

Day 20 second post

Got thru thus far on water, one black coffee and just had a hot vegemite. May have another hot vegemite on way to bed. WFD are strangely easier, just knowing that I’m not eating, esp after my cracker-induced carbtastic tum.

Really enjoyed reading through posts, clicking on links to the amazing digger cakes and smart beautiful dresses-for-weddings 🙂

Definitely kept stronger today by busyness & structure, but brought home by way of the pocket list – thanks all 🙂 x

@rainbowsmile sorry today has been a down day – perhaps time to look back at how far you have come? Steroids are the pits, and you have done amazingly well, inspiring us on your way. Thank you for all the sunshine you’ve brought and shared in August, i really look forward to your daily posts xx

Day 21 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

So I dispatched some of that weekend water weight but still above what I should be and August goal is looking unlikely…..however, it’s a goal for lower end of Acceptable Weight Range, and when I reach it I will officially confirm Maintenance…….though I kinda sort of am in maintenance (ish) now.

Today is NFD, I was thinking maybe doing a B2B though….will see how the day goes. If not today, maybe tomorrow with Thursday’s official FD.

@lilygorecki a B2B means Back to Back – you complete 2 FD’s one after the other. So a B2B2B would be 3 days in a row ☺️ An LFD is a liquid only fast day.

It’s funny about acronyms though – years ago when I was planning our wedding and was on a wedding forum, a B2B was a “Bride to Be” 😆

@beedoo you will be grand. Be mindful over the next couple of days then enjoy your trip to Ireland 🇮🇪 Two takeaways in 5 weeks is very good going 👍

I am wearing a smart skirt for work today but it’s a bit big around the hips! I am so going to have to have a shopping day soon for work clothes that fit. Currently I have about enough to see me through a week, then it’s mix and match tops and trousers, but still, I do not have enough. The style in the new place is something else. It’s nice too though, I really like getting dress yup and putting make up on again for work n

Have a great Tuesday

Day 21, UK, NFD

My naughty weekend caught up and I ended up on an NFD yesterday. To be honest, I put absolutely zilch effort into it (not that I was over TDEE), but no matter I have tomorrow and Friday to get my 2 FDs in this week. Today I’ve got a friend coming for lunch – not sure what I’m making yet, but it’ll be healthy.

Two absolutely fabulous dresses @rainbowsmile & @at 🙂
Take it easy @michelinme – no undoing all your hard work getting better.
Belated birthday greetings @catch87 – hope you had a lovely day.
Good to hear from you @Mogaman- best wishes to you too.
Thanks @beedoo. After reading ‘The Plant Paradox’ it seems lentils are to be avoided at all cost – along with beans, peas, grains and fruits. Was an interesting read and I can understand the author’s theory – but unless one has a specific medical issue that can be fixed with his eating programme, I think the rest of us can safely carry on eating what we know we like and works for us. For anyone interested in his theory – lectins are the enemies.
Hi @kerryn73 – great progress.
At least you had the courage to get on the scales after the weekend @daffodil2010!!!
@lilygorecki – go for it. Having the virtual trainer talking me through the whole thing made all the difference. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow!
@at – You have your very own trainer at home! Would your DH be delighted if you started running too?
LOL – @lilymartin – you and me too……

I’m a bit OCD about colour co-ordination, so Sunday saw me buying running clothes to match my new shoes. Think OH will have an eppy if I don’t see this through having sunk around £200 into my latest venture. I’m also doing a 4 minute arm exercise routine in an attempt to put off/avoid arm reduction surgery – inspired by @metatauta.

Ok, time to get dressed and do a bit of housework in preparation for my friend arriving.

Day 21 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Good FD yesterday and much reduced booze intake recently and this morning the scales are showing a new low of 128 lbs 😊. In theory that gives me a 5lb wriggle room for wedding feasting…..but now I’ve seen 128 (9 stone 2 lbs) I love it and want this as my target weight rather than 133 lbs. My plan for this week is to have a normal healthy eating NFD today, be careful on Wednesday although our witnesses are arriving from Brighton so there will be wine with dinner and Thursday is wedding celebrations and Friday is celebrating our witnesses Emerald wedding anniversary so more feasting then Saturday will be a relaxed few drinks and treats kind of day…..by Sunday guests will have gone home so I should be able to do a healthy NFD before my next FD which will be next Monday!! Is a 5 lb wriggle room enough??

Would you all please concentrate hard and direct some sunshine my way for Thursday afternoon because its turned cold and cloudy here this week.

Have a lovely Tuesday everyone, tummy rumbling so I’m off to break my fast 😋

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Day 21 – NFD

Very busy times here so just scanned the posts… Two beautiful dresses there!
Happy Tuesday everybody!

Day 21, UK, NFD

I’m pleased to announce that I’m at 53 kg now, this morning 🙂 . Almost there reaching my goal for August. Lets see how it goes until the end of the month, I’ll try 💪 🐢 . I think all these inspirational, sunshine songs are helping 🌞

@diana123 enjoy your “me” time, its so necessary for all of us 🙂

Good to see you around @mogaman 😀 , and congrats on your new puppy 🐕

@beedoo I really enjoy reading about your progress but also about your little one hehe 😀

@missybear I’m concentrating hard to direct all the sunshine that there is here your way on Thursday ☀ , how exciting! 😀

@rainbowsmile omg! That tumble sounds nasty 🙁 , are you ok? Hope you recover fast! Sending you a hug and some healing energy 🤗

Have a great day everyone ❤

Day 21 London, UK FD – Reposting this as it seems to have disappeared after an edit!

Feeling much better about my takeaway indulgence this morning. Having just entered maintenance mode, I am still finding my feet with this WOL. I love it and the fact that I CAN enjoy my favourite things and still balance the books, so to speak!

Anyway, thank you @anna6 , @rainbowsmile @shinything and @daffodil2010, I’m moving on with a strong B2B before holiday!

@strawberriesandcream I did a quick google on The Plant Paradox and see what you mean – his theory does seem to work for those with certain conditions such as thyroid issues. If lentils and legumes were the enemy for me, I would be a goner!

@babs_b I feel for you. Hope the kitchen refit is complete soon. But how exciting to have a new kitchen to play in!

@missybear Congrats on your new low! I found that my weight settled a bit lower than my original goal weight (and like having that difference as my “wiggle room” as you call it!) so maybe this is the same for you? I am sending all my best sunshine vibes your way for the big day. Enjoy the final build up. Your plans sound wonderful, both before, during and after. Clouds begone!

@lilygorecki Little one made it to 5:20am this morning which is actually an improvement on recent times! Sleep training is well worth the effort. It’s tough for a few days but then magic! We got to a stage when he was 6 months old where he was waking every 45min-1hr from 7pm until 5am, then he would be ready to start the day. I then understood why sleep deprivation is used as a form of torture. After 3 days of sleep training he was sleeping through from 7pm – 5.30/6am which is how it has been until our recent heatwave. We will tackle it once back from holiday…I am so looking forward to being able to sleep again soon!

Your Europe trip sounds wonderful. It would be impossible to go to France and not indulge in all the pastries and wine and cheese….ah! I’m going to France (Lille) with a friend for a couple of nights in early Sept and am so excited (although I must admit that the part I’m most thrilled about is sleep as my husband and little will be staying at home!).

@rainbowsmile I just saw your post about your fall. Sounds painful and I hope no serious damage has been done. Hope you have that foot elevated and don’t need to be on your feet much today. Take care of yourself! Sending healing thoughts your way x PS I hadn’t seen EFS before and the meaning made me laugh!

Thanks for Day 21 pocket list, just removing the question mark as I am firmly on board the FD train today!

@rainbowsmile
@beedoo
@babs_b

2nd post

@beedoo I know – I am SO excited for a new kitchen. We rent the place we’re living in so didn’t have much say in what’s getting fitted but the landlord has chosen well and listened to the feedback we gave the fitters and designers. It’s only a small space so they’ve worked in plenty of storage. Very excited!!

@rainbowsmile – good suggestion! I might give a WFD a try. I’ve never done a full WFD before, but I’ve been close on occasion so I might just bite the bullet!

The thesis is all about advertising and humour (I’m doing a Masters degree in Consumer Psychology)… today is my first day analysing all the data I’ve had in from my research and starting to make sense of it all. Though, I have just discovered that about 50 of the responses I’ve had won’t be usable. It’s a bit of a shame, but such is the process of doing research and using web-based surveys to collect data! Looks like I’m going to have to ask a few more people to do it…!

Day 21 USA (Illinois) NFD

Very busy day planned today but it starts with a massage at my gym – never had a massage there before, so will see how conditions and masseuse are. It’s a “new client” special, so worth the try. That will be followed by blood donation, teeth cleaning, then seeing a show (“Forever Plaid”) at our local theater tonight. Supper will be with a good choir friend.

@shinything – just love your dress! Those colors and style are so attractive!

@strawberriesandcream – glad to read I’m not the only one who is OCD about color. I follow the USA Southern tradition (mah muh-thuh wuz from Alabama) of only wearing white shoes in June-August. I know, I know…. I’m old fashioned. (and old!)

@rainbowsmile – seeing the whole list of abbreviations we use was terrific! I also use MFP for My Fitness Pal. And I coined DAFD (DayAfterFD) that is often a Feast Day! Hope you’re recuperating well from your fall.

@babs_b – wishing you the best on your data analysis and completing your masters. I still remember well doing my Ph.D. research… huge steps but well worth the efforts!

Onward and downward

Day 21, Rocky Mountains, US, CD

Day 21 Idaho USA Warrior FD

Finally the scales have shown a good loss for all this work! I admit I weigh in more than once a week, but I only record once a week for the trend. -3.8 since last weigh in which was a maintain.

I have been so lax in exercise lately. Still so smokey I cannot go out, but I just hate to do treadmill or dvd work this time of year as it’s all I do for months during the winter. I’m going to have to bite the bullet and just do it! – so that’s my commitment today. Don’t know which, dvd or treadmill, but I will do something tonight!

I love looking at the dress links too. I’m such a dress girl. I don’t wear them as much as I’d like these days though, our office is air conditioned and often I am too cold for dresses, even with jackets. I do ok with leggings and boots and jacket, but that seems silly when it’s 80-90 degrees outside! 🙂

@babs_b – the kitchen changes will be amazing I’m sure, but that would definitely be difficult, both in making good choices and having food staring at you all day! It’s great that you are working so hard at it!

@missybear – praying for sunshine for you. How neat that your witnesses are celebrating a milestone so close to your own wedding. What a great way to celebrate! Could you skip breakfasts easily enough during your wedding week, or will those be social too?

@rainbowsmile – oh no! no injuries allowed. 🙁

@songbirdme – your day out sounds so lovely. I’ve never had a massage either. I’ll be curious to know what you think!

@rara0292 – I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure that the emotions roll over each other. Thinking of you today. I’m glad you have a little time now with the girls in school. Just about 2 weeks until my own head back!

@redrockgirl302 – how are you? Seems like you are staying on track but busy?

@rainbowsmile
@beedoo
@babs_b
@flourbaby b2b2b
@rara0292 (?)
@foodfreedomgirl – warrior

Second post ….

@songbirdme its not my dress, I think you meant @at‘s dress, or maybe @rainbowsmile‘s, both are so pretty 🙂

@rara0292 I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s passing 🙁 , I lost a close friend to cancer when she was only 40 years old, so I know the pain. May she RIP. Sending you a virtual hug 🤗 , stay strong.

@diana123 so sorry to hear that your MIL is feeling worse and suffering, I’ll keep you in my prayers 🙏

Day 21, Gozo, Malta, fd

Today I weighed at 78.5 kilos. Thanks Rainbowsmile for your encouragement. I need to see it as a long term loss, you’re right.

Today I fasted at 800 calories. I had a sensitive tooth which got painful when I ate an apple. So my daughter told me to hurry to the dentist and he found a hole in it and filled it. Tomorrow the swell I have in my mouth will get to normal and won’t be uncomfortable.

Good night 💤😴🌙 everyone, onwards and downwards.