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Forgot about commenting on your lovely posts, too busy thinking only of me and it’s not the season for that!

@happymargo I really enjoyed reading your stress post (but not the fact that you are stressed, lol)! I think we all have periods of time where there is just too much going on and we don’t want to cut back for fear of losing progress but we need to so that we take care of ourselves. Seeing examples of how other people cope is really motivating and emphasizes we are doing this for the long term!
@metatauta – sorry about your friend but it sounds like she’s doing great despite it all. I hope you have a great time hosting her.
@cornish-jane You’ve really lost a lot of weight – congrats!
@michelinme sounds like you got a great plan going. I’m glad you are feeling better.
@bert1802 I’m also glad you are feeling better! Your posts always crack me up, i’m looking forward to more of them!

For all those getting snow, I hope you enjoy it! We may get snow this weekend too!

Day 8 – SW WA USA – FD

Going to throw in a fast day today in amidst the celebrating. We did have a wonderful celebration & feasting with the adult class last night. Some wonderful dishes and award winning, in my opinion, presentations of tasty cakes… I stayed on liquid for most of the day.

This is crunch time at my teaching job right now, so behind on posts. Just read a few and it’s off to work – have my last formal observation today & an ELL pre-referral mtg with another mtg to prepare for, for Monday before I finish today.

Glad we’re together because it makes us stronger!

Day 8 – Colorado USA – NFD (3rd post)

@betz28 – Welcome aboard.
If you go back thru pages 8 & 9 of this thread you’ll see where several people have sent personal welcomes to you already & also offered some good advice, as well as a link to loads of information from @simcoeluv for newbies. Go take a peak! You’ll find it very helpful.

You’ll also notice that we start our posts with:
the Day of the month – your location – and if it’s a Fast Day or NonFast Day
(look at the start of my post to make it clear)

You’ll easily see that not only are there plenty of USA posters, but a really cool international group.

Here you go @betz28
Hope this link helps you!

https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/

@flourbaby – haha! LOL! I always ❤️ your posts! You have such a tway with words. Funny, brassy yet sweet and down-to-earth… like one of my sisters or best girlfriends telling me “what’s what!”

Thank you for your “gentle” reminders! Seriously, so much appreciated from all you terrific people!

Hi @strawberriesand cream. I’m still not drinking, even tho we are still in Paris and my OH is drinking lots of red wine, and for some unknown reason, cocktails, which he doesn’t usually touch. Anyway, I’ve discovered Heineken 00 which is a really nice fake beer, and it makes things much easier. I’ve just retired so at least I don’t have to go to work Christmas parties, and my other ones are at lunchtime so easier to control. FDays are not happening, but I’m trying to wait until about 4 before I eat, and keeping my fingers crossed.
Saw a neat saying in Paris yesterday – ‘A calm sea never made a good sailor’. Very true. As if I know anything about sailing….

Day 8, Germany, FD
I survived this day!!! I even managed to do my FD despite the big lack of sleep.
Made some bad food choices though (leftover bread of my kids was my “meal” today…)
@happymargo it sounds very sound to go back to basic 5:2 … isn t that the great thing about this way of life? That we may have certain things the next day! I know exacly what you mean, I also have many nos, no sugar for example and no snacking in between meals. But since I started 5:2 I don’t beat myself up so much anymore if I break one of my nos on a NFD.
Remember: We have this wonderful RESET button
Love to everyone and a good weekend!!!

Day 8, Quebec, CD

Sorry I doidn’t post yesterday I caught a bad bronchitis virus and was extremely busy coughing. I read in the newspaper that this virus is presently more widespread than flue Around here. One morning I got up feeling like if a truck had ran on my body, sooooooo tired and feeling bad. I slept a lot for 2 days then I started coughing and the cough goes on. I have 2 kinds of pumps and should rest a lot because my body is batteling with this intruder. The good news is that I’m not very hungry !

@strawberriesandcream
Yes partner, I’m still in here with you. This morning I was down at 134,6 and very happy about that.
In fact when I was offered a glass of wine yesterday I spontaniously had a little tought at our deal and it helped me refrain. Thank you my dear

I saw a super interesting short video on the CNN app. In the health section. It’s a doctor giving ideas to help change habits ( for instance eating ice cream every night ). Tricks could be to eat with our left hand if wére used with our right hand. But he explains so much better than me. I recommend you go watch this. ( i hope that the link works…. if not, I guess you could search for “How to hit your brain’s kill switch ” either on CNN or Google. Extremely instructive for me.

How to hit your brain’s ‘kill switch’
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/08/health/how-to-stop-study/index.html

Day 8 North Wales NFD

Good control day. No snow here so far. Thank goodness. Have a good weekend everyone.

Day 8 – USA – NFD

Yesterday’s FD turned into a CD due to a change in plans (too many of those lately!!) but today’s NFD has gone well.

Activity has been ok, but haven’t biked as planned for two days now. I did teach three classes today. The Gentle Yoga class that I teach is a mat yoga class that is somewhat less energetic than a conventional hatha yoga class, but still challenging. I also taught two senior yoga classes that focus on breathing, flexibility, strength and balance and allows participants to use a chair for parts of the class.

Although the scale has not gone down in a couple of days, it hasn’t gone up either. I will keep on keeping on. Hope that everyone had a successful day 8. Later tonight I hope to read through the many posts I have missed.

Take care, Markie

Day 9 – Japan – NFD 81.1 kg

The FD yesterday was easy. However I haven’t worked out yet today and it is getting late. I’ve been working on a program too much. I actually have it working, but it isn’t that well behaved yet. Playing with cryptocurrency. (A pretty hot market place right now.) I’ve actually written three miners, but I’m only running one of them now. The game keeps changing.

Day 9 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD
December Goal: 137lbs
Current weight: 136lbs ☺️

WOW. It’s all I can say. Don’t know what I am doing right this week, but this mornings official weigh in after a less than 900 calorie CD has me another pound down. I have broken December goal already (albeit the goal was a modest 2lb loss taking into account party season).

BUT, the best bit for me was updating my weight loss app and seeing that my BMI has moved to 24.9 and in the NORMAL range at last!!! 💃💃💃

I was so happy that time I moved from obese to overweight on the BMI scale, but this new reading has made me very VERY happy. Also, last night I was digging out swimwear for my spa trip and realised I only had two sizes. UK size 16 and size 10 …..size 16 was swimming on me (pardon the pun). With trepidation I tried on my size 10’s (bought years ago after Dukan Diet weight loss)….and they fit!!!!!

Next thing I am trying on loads of size 10’s in my wardrobe that have been hanging forlornly the past few years. While some dresses and tops are still quite snug, lots of smart trousers and skinny jeans now fit again 💃💃💃

Such a happy feeling today. Off I go to work until mid afternoon, will just have a boiled egg and ham for break……but then there are plans tonight for wine, roast beef, maybe cheese and onion crisps with Guinness……and tomorrow off to the spa with the girls. Undoubtedly Tuesday weight will be up a few pounds, but don’t care, this WOL will help me shift it by next weekend!!

If I could bottle this feeling and spray it around….☺️

Sorry for looooong post and blathering on about me, me, me
Thanks all who commented on recent posts @debster251, @awilson, @Metautata, @ strawberriesandcream, and sorry if I have forgotten any.

Love ya’ll 🤗

Day 9, UK, NFD
78.3kg this morning. Same weight as Monday, so 3 FDs and 2 NFDs cancel each other out in my world. Looking at the calories expended this week, I am not sure this makes sense. However, I sense a different approach to maintenance is required soon , or I’ll see the dreaded 80s again.

Day 9, London, UK, NFD.

@penz, sounds like a balanced and nutritious meal to me, it’s just missing the slice of cake to finish!!!!!

@daffodil2010, sometimes those numbers on the scale, that we focus on, aren’t the most important ones!!! Congrats on the healthy BMI, maybe I’ll focus on BMI and measurements for 2018!!!

This weekend will be my lesson in staying controlled, I’m great at controlling dragons at work, but I have to be soooooo mindful on my days off; with 2weeks off at Xmas I need to get my strategy in place NOW!!!! I’m out for a meal this evening, and I’m thinking of sidelining my ‘no booze ‘til the 22nd’ rule, just for 1 evening (practice??) I hate the idea that I can’t have a good night without it even though I’ve done so many dry month challenges. Decisions, decisions, decisions!!!

Stay strong everyone, drown some dragons today!!!

Hard decision @flourbaby!

Day 9 – USA – FD
NFD went well yesterday and I’m very ready for a simple FD today. Scale went down about a pound, so very happy about that.

Goals for today are to complete a successful FD, practice one hour of yoga and finally log that elusive 5-mile bike ride at the Y.

I have been able to spend some time reading posts at last and more than ever appreciate the awesome people who post here.
@metatauta you are well out of the cold weather now that you are in beautiful Tennessee. Hope your visit with your friend goes well.
@happymargo I really enjoyed reading your stress post, although sadly I missed the unedited version :). Good for you for making things simpler with fewer “no’s”.
Weekends are always a little more difficult in terms of sticking to our goals, I think, but holiday weekends are a little more challenging. We can do it though. Good luck to everyone today.

Take care, Markie

Day 9 – Colorado USA – NFD

@emma Taylor – that’s amazing that you’re staying dry for December. Impressive resolve!
I’ve managed to stick with the Dry Winos “Dry till Fri” mantra. No alcohol till Friday & even then, quite lightly. I’ve knocked out 2 parties dry by being the driver. But I have 2 more this week that I know will involve red wine (planned for.)
Keep on going, we’re rooting for you! I bet in January you’ll have loads of company!

@quebecoise – oh my! That cough sounds awful. Take care & hope you heal up quickly.
Thank you for the link. Interesting video on shaking up a routine to break bad habits. Useful info!

@markie99 – your yoga classes sound like a perfect mix of “breathing, flexibility, strength and balance” that we could all use. I’d sign up for that!

@dykask – glad to hear the good news about your job! Plus, it’s smart to have those other sidelines of income. 3 miners in crypto currency…Right now they’ll be earning more than minimum wage!
(I like to think of each dollar I’ve worked hard for as a little green soldier. Try to put each green soldier to work for me rather than spend it too frivolously.)

@daffodil2010 – Nice! December goal already attained, with a new BMI to boot! Fantastic. You’ll wear those smaller swimsuits with confidence!

@debster251 – I’m with you, Monday & Thursday work great for my 2 days also. I just need to “commit to the fast day” and track calories for TDEE on NFD….Done deal. And good luck on your continued Dry Wino resolve!

@toddybear – fantastic weight loss! Go & enjoy Prague. Please be sure to report back with details.

@bigviking & @steve TTD – all this mince pie talk! I’ve never had one but now I’m super curious to try!

Day 9- Colorado USA- NFD

Just read an interesting article called “if wishes were potato chips.”

https://www.dietdoctor.com/wishes-potato-chips

In it the author battles with using food & snack breaks to avoid difficult tasks or to beat boredom (oh my, how I might have done that once or twice. Maybe.)

She also reminds the reader :
“Many times I have wished my struggle with obesity belonged to someone else, but this burden was given to me, and, if I’m going to manage the challenge, wishing won’t make it so.“ If we want to change, we need to act differently.

Day 9 USA (Illinois) NFD

Managed will yesterday being under TDEE despite indulging a little on items I don’t normally eat. I’m happy with that.

@markie99 & @metatauta — re: Lake Delton. I live very near the Pecatonica River that often floods into neighboring farm fields. Right after Lake Delton drained, someone put up a sign at one of those fields “Found: Lake Delton” -made our whole family laugh! @fatrabbit — I had no idea you ever lived in the states, much less Wisconsin. How terrific!

@happymargo – I think anyone can go to Silver Sneakers classes, but they generally are during the day when we retired folks are free. They utilize low impact exercise, we never get on the floor, and each teacher does his/her own adaptations of the regime. Between Illinois and Utah, I bet I have been to at least 6 different teachers’ classes, and each one has been great!

@daffodil2010 – yeah for your closet finds! Aren’t you glad now you kept those items?

@toddybear – I’m right with you on that gluhwein. Indulge and enjoy! I love it too and make it myself here, although I do miss the authentic Germans doing it.

Onward and downward.

Day 9 – USA – NFD

Good FD yesterday, 497 cals. I made “everything bagels” low-carb and was able to eat one afterwards without any butter or cream cheese on it. 220 calories and delicious! If anyone is interested in the recipe, it’s on “KetoConnect – Everything Bagels” on YouTube. @daffodil2010, Break me off a piece of that happy bar! Hooray for you! @bigviking, do not despair, a whoosh is coming! You are being vigilant! @fatrabbit, it is indeed a small world and I so appreciate you sharing your life on this forum. Sorry you were not able to stay in the States, but I’m sure you are where you were meant to be. @irishtrier, thanks for the motivation on your post even though it was not addressed to me in particular…it was very encouraging! @debster251, congrats on no booze for Dec.; as you may know, I am not officially on the list, but have been so impressed with the “Nowinos” that I have abstained 6 days out of 8 and I have to say, it’s not hard if you keep yourself busy. Being home all day is certainly a challenge, but the recent preparations for Christmas – decorating, etc. have been a happy distraction, and then my friend coming in next week will be another one. @toddybear, 8 lbs. in 4 weeks is a fantastic dispatch of pounds! Glad for you! What is gluhwein? @happymargo, I see we troll the same sites – I love DietDoctor, as well as Ruled.me, KetoConnect, Anna’s Kitchen, and a host of other LCHF/Keto friendly sites. Sorry for the long post, but had a lot to chat about today!

Day 9 North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Good control day so far, but I am afraid the wine beckons. @michelinme I too drink loads of fizzy water. It has been my saviour on many a fast day.
@steve toon taxi driver. You didn’t fail. Start again another day. I am not giving you all permission to fail this month, but Christmas is a special time of year. We can always go for this way of life with gusto on the 27th. I intend to enjoy my time with family. If I eat too much so be it I have the rest of the year to lose the few pounds I will gain over Christmas by being a bit silly. 😂😂😂

Stay strong if you can 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 💋💋💋💋

Day 9 California NFD

@daffodil2010, Congrats on moving into a normal BMI! That’s a big thing. And losing a couple pounds this time of year is like a double success. You deserve a celebration, like a day at the spa, a pedicure or at least a new pair of skinny jeans. You must have outgrown a few pairs by now.

I gained back the 300 grams that I lost yesterday. We are meeting friends for dinner tonight at an Italian restaurant (they do have some good choices) so I think I will fast until dinner. We have a 6:30 dinner time because of the long drive.

Hope everyone is having a good day and not paying attention to all those “visions of sugarplums” that seem to be everywhere!

Day 9, Québec, NFD

Thank’s all of you who wished me well for my bronchitis. Two days of pumps improoved the situation and I will survive ! Lol

@strawberriesandcream
Still going down…. 134,4 this morning ! Yeeepi !
How’s it going on your side of the planet ?

@michelineme
I’m sure you would enjoy Montreal. Always fascinating to walk through our parent’s steps. You would also enjoy Québec City where I live. It is known as one of the nicest places in the world in Christmass time. I wish I could post pictures. If you want to have a look just google “Quebec City Christmas Time Photos” !

@fatrabbit
Please continue your nice stories about your rabbits. I enjoy reading them so much. I see them hopping, so cute !

As someone wrote (sorry I forgot your name ) I am eating dark chocolate with my left hand.

Have a nice we. X

@mjrbcd44 — singing in acoustics like that can be stunning! I did a summer choir tour in Europe right out of high school and got to sing a solo in a Belgian cathedral. The sound just LIVES in those places! How cool your son got to have a concert there!

Day 10,Germany, NFD
Just got back from the party and caught up with some postings before I will go to bed in a few minutes. My day 10 hasn’t actually started, since I haven’t slept so far… Party was really nice, Raclette and alcohol in control 👍💪. And am looking forward to go to sleep with a good feeling in my stomach and my head!
@daffodil2010 really enjoyed reading your happy post! I could really feel your gratitude and joy in your words! Thank you for sharing! Many congratulations!!!
So when I get up again, I will have a nice controlled NFD 😊