Weigh in day and no loss which is so boring. It has been very hot here and I have done a lot of sitting around. I also have had a couple of social events this week which no doubt contributed.
I have my annual beach holiday coming up next weekend, we always eat really healthily on these holidays but do drink a lot more. Might have to do 4/3 this week for the first time.
It seems like I am not the only one who plateaued this week.

I hope others get better results.

Flemish Curves, I am glad the police sorted that lot out in Verviers before they could do anything. So scary.

FB, it’s good to be back. Feel terrible about checking out.

Uptight, thanks. It was pretty scary. I found out watching Spanish telly and in a panic only heard half of it. Started frantically looking for another channel with more information. It’s been a terrifying week for Europe, tbh. Saw the hostage situation play out live on French telly. I really hope this doesn’t lead to more intolerance towards the muslim community here. I know quite a lot of muslims here and they’re absolutely horrified. I feel for them.

Wow GG1, you are on a roll, aren’t you? Well done!

A lot happening here on AUSSIE DETERMINATION!

We are here for each other and I can feeeeeeeeel the LOVE and support!

Welcome to all the new people joining us this week. There are so many inspirational and supportive people here.

Weigh in day! Changed the way I fasted on FAST DAY….I have not been hungry for the last 2 fasts…..I not sure if its the hot weather or the distractions…I haven’t had time to figure that one out yet.

While I am not hungry I am going to experiment with one meal on fast day of 350-500calorie at 6pm.This is all new for me as I am usually a “emotional food picker” but I am going to give it a go!

I have lost 600grm this week…going in the right direction.

How are you going?

Hi All

Well done, I’ll weigh myself on a Saturday morning (work during the week) as I find that I have more time and not rushed to get out the door.

Have had a small problem with Jelly Beans (have a Dulux Bucket full)and it seems that after been on the 4:3 that these little snacks make we want to sleep. Anyone know much about Sugar Levels in the Blood?

I put my profile up for people to learn a little bit about me and found that I enjoyed reading peoples’ profiles but some have not been done this. I was hoping that people could spend a couple of minutes to raise their profiles so we can all become better acquainted.

Will hope the scales are kind to me tomorrow and those little buggers (jelly beans) don’t tempt me anymore.

Hi eveyone I havent been able to post for a while, my internet went slow and I couldnt get on. This is now my 3rd week I think. Fast dsys are going really well and I find them very manageable. I actually look forward to them. I have been having breaky at about 10 am activa low fat yogurt 156 cal with 20 raspberries 20 cal and 1 tabln of alps blend 20 cal(Weigh it up) …..yes I tried that diet too and did lose weight but of course put it all back on again and some when I went back to my old eating habits. JUST Under 200 cal then a coffee at lunch time with skim milk 11 cal then last night for dinner 1cup cooked carrots 1 cup of beans and a birds eye steamed fish with sweet chilli and herbs about 160 cals FOr the FISH.
I must say the fish was delicious cooked in the microwave for 5 mins. I will have this at least once a week because it was so yumm and easy. I find I can still cook the family dinner shove my piece of fish in mic and basically leave out the potatoes. Love it. No more thinking what am I going to eat on fast days.

Also I have made the butternut rattatoullie from the fast beach diet book and the red veg bboth very nice.

my weight is still fluctuating and can be up and down 2 kg at any time but weighed in this morning and am down to 81.5 which is 2kg down.

I going on my cruise in 23 days and am going to fast or try to. I have decided on shore days I will have 2 poached eggs no toast for breky then fish for t with veg and no lunch. Of course plenty of water. Then I will fast on the day I come home so should get 3 fasts in during the 11 day cruise and 1 the day before we leave.

I totally agree with you all that this is so doable.

I find that I walk halff an hour up and down my driveway ( I live on a farm so have a long driveway) every fast day and dont feel tired. I would like to do it other days as well but has been so hot and muggy.

Anyway sorry to bore you all but had to get that out. Do try the fish so easy , different flavours as well and just so quick and convenient when you are starving.

I go back to work on 27th jan so will be interested to see how I go then.

I go on my cruise in 23 days and am still going to fast

Lost half of my post!! I am feeling like a slug, gorged on carbs last two days 🙂
Anyway, good night all!!

Hi all! Weighed in at 62.6kg today. 200g less than last Friday. 100g away from my initial GW I had in mind when I weighed 85.5kg.

I just got body analysis scales on sale, thanks to my newspaper subscription. So as of tonight (when I have time to log my data) I will be able to check my bodyfat/water retention/bone and muscle mass just by stepping on some scales. I’ve wanted these for ages but I never wanted to shell out €60 or more for fancy scales when I had perfectly good ones already at home. These cost €30 instead of €70 and I got a low cal recipe book with it. Getting cookbooks is always a plus.

I also bought some 50s style hepburn dresses and I fit the smallest size. And I bought some overknee boots and the calf actually fits me (even with pantyhose!). I never thought I’d see the day.

@swany, I weighed over 64kg yesterday (in pyjamas) and today I weigh under 63. We’re always going to fluctuate. Last week IO weighed myself, went to the toilet, weighed myself again and was up 300g. How do you explain that 😀
Well done on your loss, you’re doing really well. what’s a ‘bird’s eye steamed fish’? Never heard of it.
I actually love trying to work fasts into my holidays. they make me feel fresh and breezy and I don’t have to feel guilty about indulging a bit. I’m never very strict, though. They’ve actually made my holidays more enjoyable, knowing that I’m having a great time and enjoying the food but not getting in the way of my progress when I get back. Plus, I’ve gotten so used to fasting, if I miss a few, I start feeling bloaty and unhealthy. I didn’t fast for 5 days in Barcelona and I was actually happy to get to my calmer holiday destination where I had a few low cal days. Felt amazing. And lost 500g during that time as well. Just make sure you enjoy yourself and don’t be too tough on yourself when you’re there. It’s still a holiday.

Wow Foxy, I’m glad you got through it. Some days life just seems a lot harder than other days. trying to eat healthily only makes it harder still.

@gypsybell, well done on your loss, you are right to be stoked, that’s marvelous. I too started off a bit doubtful. I didn’t know if it would work or if I could keep it up. I was even too scared to join a forum out of fear of falling off the wagon and then having to face the failure. but it’s such a doable WOL, I can’t wait to do this for the rest of my life.

@vegiemumma, it could also just be your body that’s adjusting to this new WOL. I know I was living hour to hour on FDs in the beginning, especially after I’d had dinner. but now it’s just an afterthought. You are probably settling into your new habits, and the hunger stays away because your body is getting used to it. Although distractions are never a bad thing on FDs 🙂

CG, I really hope your next try with the ham will be a more successful one. And I hope you’re fully recovered and your happy, bubbly self again soon. It would be really sad if it had been the ham. Maybe it was the split pea fibre overload that did it. Sometimes it just happens. Wow, 49cm, that’s about a third of my height you’ve lost in width. That’s definitely a motivation, not just for you, but for everyone here.

xXx

Hi All. Probably getting to this post. a bit late for most but thought I’d check in just in case I don’t get to tomorrow. End of the first week of fasts for me and I wont say it was easy but doable. Weighed in this morning and was down by 1.2kilos which is pretty good seeing I’ve done no exercise this week apart from normal stuff. Could just be the initial jolt though. The Myfitness app kept telling me I wasn’t eating enough but by my calculations, Tues. I had 459 cal and Thurs. had 529 cals. I caught up reading through the posts just now and got the impression some don’t factor in vegies or salad. I gave salad I put on a Rye mountain wrap (69 cals), 20 cals – is that right? Also dry cooked spiced chicken (60gr) which was nice but not as good as putting the same ingredients plus mayo on a tortilla today! Been hitting the fruit today too, summer fruit is just too good. Groan. Sugar will have me clawing back some of the weight if I don’t watch it. Was sad to read some of the posts, felt like hugging those hurting. I nursed my sister five years ago when she was diagnosed with cancer and even tho it took only three weeks, the shock of such a short time felt like three years. Can’t imagine the impact of losing a child. () hugs girls xx

Morning All

Just popped on the scales and lost 0.9. Did my measurements and down a little on each but added another measurement scale Breast. I don’t think that I am loosing in the front part but feel it in the back, so interested to see how that goes.

Drinking lots of water and with this heat think that maybe I’m holding some.

I too am noticing differences in the way my body reacts to different foods.

Feel for everyone who has ever lost someone. Lost my 92 old Dad December and he lived in his own home up till July but couldn’t manage so he went to a Nursing Home. Old generation gentleman who did not want young women showering etc him. He decided to not eat, drink or take his medication and as his heart and mind were both OK … it was sad to watch and be cheerful every day that I went to visit him and I got to say goodbye, which makes a difference.

Off to the Illawarra Fly with my husband today (a rainforest walk and lookout)so hopefully some lovely views over Wollongong etc.

Morning all. @Yum I think nearly everybody factors in veg and salad. I count every single calorie on fast days, milk in my coffee etc.
@flemishcurves, Birds Eye steamed fish is just the brand Birdseye and it just means a prepared frozen fish meal. I admit to eating it once a week on a fast day because it makes the calorie counting easy when it is written on the packet, has a sauce, and goes in the microwave. I do the same with a pkt of frozen steamed vegetables for the same reason.
I don’t really eat prepared food at any other time and not much processed food at all but for fast days, convenience wins. My husband won’t eat that stuff so gets his own dinner that night!

Hey, for anyone who is not losing it can be disheartening to see other posts announcing losses. I’m one of those. I did lose a few kilos but this week I’ve gained one back and my waist measurement is back up. It’s hard to stay motivated when things don’t seem to be changing. I’m banking on the long-term health benefits even if the weight is not moving. Not everyone automatically loses weight.

Thanks, CG. Yes, I agree. And we do try to wear flattering clothes – why on earth not? We want to make the most of ourselves. A nice relaxing Saturday here, omelets all round for dinner, and lots of red wine. Shame about the cricket (NZ vs Sri Lanka washed out).

Still, looking forward to all the cricket next month here and in Aus. Should be a good competition.

Sandman calling. Nighty-night.

Hi all! Had two days of diet blowouts – more eating junk than calorie blowouts, and each day about 1400 cals ( have a TDEE of 1700, but really, I will never loose weight if I keep this up. I hope the non-fast day binges sort themselves soon. How do you all do it?
My stats: SW 82.9, CW 80.5 after 4 weeks of fasting ( and blowouts). GW 65 kilos – height 164cm, but I have bit of muscle… I eat healthily most times and then a devil gets inside me. But down…

Yep CG, i had really good fun. And hangover was gone after a nurofen. I normally dont take painkillers but this headache was testing my patience. All good now.
Went for dress hunting today as I need to attend a party when I will be on holidays.
Went to Myers and there was a further 30% off on designer label dresses.
I tried on at least 10 dresses in size 12 and each one fitted perrrrrrrrrrrrrfect!!!!!!
I wanted to buy atleast 6 of those dresses but that would have meant parting with lots of hard earned money.
So, bought an off shoulder floor length dress in navy color. Size 12 is still a little loose on top but will get it altered as the dress flared n fitted amazing. All up got 66% off on original price. So I am one happy female today as I grabbed a bargain and a very sexy flattery size 12 dress. Ah, the joys!!!
Roll on tomorrow’s fast day. I plan on doing b2b on Sunday n Monday, becoz of indulgence friday n today.
Nite nite all!!!

Ha, Ha,LOTUS, Don’t worry, you’re not the only one the devil influences! I did SUCH a good job of clearing the pantry of left over Xmas goodies (to skinny neighbours) THEN got fouled by the fruit crisper. About 1 kg of lychees later I polished off the nectarines and just couldn’t leave that bowen mango to rot! Rats!

but CG is right about the guilts kicking in to save the day, I repaired to the exercise bike twice that day. And was aided by a dose of the runs from all that fruit! It’s an eye opener to use the calorie counter ap. one pat of butter (my weakness) is 140cal! Nooooooo!

despite all that, I am more challenged than defeated, simply because I’m sharing the guilt! I got back on my motorbike for the first time in 6 months today. Just keep at it Lotus, winning will become a habit if you just keep at it!

Good Morning All
GG very happy to hear that you had a good time. I amsure your hubby would have loved the surprises. Wow GG, this is such a positive thing when others see the change. Gotta enjoy it as much as you can.
Thanks CG and Barata, the encouragement from the people here keeps me going.
Midlife, as CG said that 5:2 works if you are doing it right. Confratulations for seeing the positive change that you were hoping for.

Fasting today n tomorrow. Hoping I can do this b2b.

Enjoy your Sunday everyone!!!

Ha,ha, GO GAL! CG!Onya! Tthat’s exactly how I feel when I’m on it, Go Gal! (I’ll have to post a piccie on my profile) My outfit (motorbike and sidecar – which is dubbed ‘Gypsybelle’, thus my nickname)is a thing of gleaming beauty, all rich, deep purple, black lambs skin/leather and chrome, with awesome stickers of my travels. IT DESERVES A SLEEK RIDER! I have not been able to get into my leathers for some time. (have felt unworthy of the ‘Belle’). But it felt soooo good! Even the few kilo’s I’ve lost (5 since Nov ’14) make movement easier, especially bending! I can get my riding boots on! Yay! I swear I’ll be into the leathers by winter!

It takes ten years off my psyche just to get on it and toddle off to the supermarket. I always get a cackle when I come out. The Gypsybelle generally draws a crowd and, when they see an old woman claim her, the expressions are priceless! I had forgotton… ah, it feels good to giggle. Got music playing and eggs boiling for tomorrow. Fast day her I come! xx

Hello, it was good to read the posts of knitomat as I’ve been trying to work out what I’ve been doing wrong. I started 5:2 on 22 Dec and lost one kilo in a week but I have put every cm and kg back on. My weight goes up and down. I have read many posts and went back to the book to see if I misunderstood how this is supposed to work. I confirmed that on page 114 the question is “Can I really eat what I want on the off-duty days? The answer is yes. So I figured let nature take it course and things will settle down. But things aren’t settling and I’m no losing weight. Rather disheartening. I’m not tracking what I eat on non-fast days because I don’t want to live like that but I rigourously track what I eat on fast days and do not go over 2092kj. I have no issues fasting as I drink heaps of water still and sparkling with a coke zero if I get bored. I know that I must be over eating on non-fast days as I end up rather full. Is anyone having success by only focusing on fast days? I’m far too heavy for my own good and feel heavy. Why won’t this work for me? I’m going to see if I can handle 4:3 to really get things going and maybe start back at the gym for one or two days a week. I’m 86.1 kg with a goal of 63. On the upside I haven’t put on weight and that’s a bonus.