Day 7 Canada NFD

It’s been a 4:3 week for me and it’s gone well, I am planning the same next week.
Thanks for sharing that link @funshipfreddie, it was a good read. It was interesting to read the about the different types of body fat as well.
It’s still dark outside here @i-hate-lettuce so I am not sure what to expect weather wise. I will also be doing a ton of catch up chores around the house so will have to make sure I get out for some exercise, will be thinking of you on your stomp. Sounds like a busy day for you @flourbaby as well
Thanks for reminding us of happy margo’s tips @at simple stuff is often the most helpful
Have a great day and good luck to the so far solo faster @snowfake56

Day 7 California FD

Snowflake you are not alone!

Pocket list day 7, if you want to join me, please copy and paste and add your name to the list (well, only me until now)
@snowflake56
@rafiki44

Off to the DMV today since it’s reportedly quiet on Saturdays around Christmas and I need one of those new federally compliant drivers licenses for flying. Just have to get motivated but that is lacking. I think it’s because I haven’t seen the sun in days.

2nd post

@bellyblast thanks for the support. I’m not alone anymore, @rafiki44 joined me.

It’s easier to do when you’re not alone. My day is done, kitchen is closed, teeth are brushed and I’m heading upstairs with my book.

@rafiki44 stay strong, I did it, so can you!

Day 7 USA (Illinois) NFD

Maintenance going well – 162.3# this morning. Not gaining, but not losing. I can live with that during December. Going out to dinner tonight, but have eaten wisely so far today.

Oh wow, @michelinme — hope you feel better soon! My DH all of a sudden had an allergic reaction that scared us like crazy, so I took him to the emergency room. We finally decided (after the next episode) that it was an allergy to naproxen (Aleve) pain reliever. No matter what, hope you’re able to get over any illness!

Onward and downward.

Day 8: Gloucestershire, UK, NFD:

At last….a rest day! I’ve felt run off my feet the last week or so. In all the 30 plus, plus years I’ve worked at the Royal Mail, I don’t ever remember Christmas Pressure coinciding with a general election! Yes, ANOTHER wad of party leaflets to deliver yesterday…..how many MORE times!? Roll on Thursday. At least I DID stay dry….a definite bonus.

Re-reading Michael Mosley’s and Mimi Spencer’s original 5:2 book. Trying SO hard to motivate myself into, at least, missing breakfast twice a week before work….it doesn’t seem like such a big challenge…..but, for me…it IS. I was brought up on “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”….I’ve always had a hearty breakfast.

Anyway….maybe I’ll begin tomorrow, and continue on Thursday? Basic 5:2.

@michelinme: Of gosh! How awful for you. Has anybody established what you are allergic to? I hope you’re OK now. Take it easy. xx
@matpi: With my Polish ancestry I should know this…but what is Wigilia? I’m guessing (only a guess) something to do with St Nicholas’ feast day? The 6th, right?

Day 8 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

@therealwil78 – I watched an interesting documentary last night on YouTube re water fasting. A 32 year old American guy embarks on a 40 day water fast. He’s morbidly obese, weighing 315lb/160.5kgs with a BMI of almost 48. If you haven’t seen it, its called, ‘Facing the Fat: Fasting on Nothing but Water For 55 Days’. After reaching 40 days he decides to try to break the world record & do an extra 15 days. The documentary is from ’90’s, I think; but it really doesn’t seem dated. All done with medical supervision, I should add. I hope your last day went well.

Happy S🌞nday to everyone

Day 8 – Cumbria – NFD

Good morning everyone, bit late on parade today, was heading out early for walk before rain set in …. plan b, just about to head out of the door, poured with rain so started putting up the (indoor) Christmas lights.

Nothing much happening today I reckon, but one bit of brilliant news!

Those trousers that have been hanging in the wardrobe for years, didn’t come close to fitting never mind fastening, but kept them as a challenge, get into them and wear them in comfort.
Had pretty much forgotten the until last night, thought I’d give them a try ….. incredible, they fit and they’re comfortable, OH was delighted.
Some of my old stuff went into the charity bag a while ago, now wearing up new stuff that is getting baggy! Just the sort of boost to keep me going.

Take care all.

Day 8 Canada NFD
Another busy day getting caught up on things around the house. Will be throwing in some walks and yoga.
That must have been an exciting moment @i-hate-lettuce , I have a way to go to get into a pair of old jeans
@flourbaby I haven’t had any wine for over a month and feel so much better for it. I really enjoy a glass with a good meal and use that planning ahead strategy so it isn’t a nightly feature
You can do it @ciren2! I had the same mindset that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. You have fasted before and I know you will again:)

Day 9: Gloucestershire, UK: FD?????????????? maybe!

I have a plan. Today I’m going to work with no porridgey breakfast and I will NOT eat my usual 85% chocolate snack while sorting up my mail (because I’m leaving my chocolate at home today). So, because I can’t get home before (at least) 2pm, I won’t get any food until then, right? So if I remain vigilant after that….
Wish me luck…it’ll be the first since last April, if so.

Day 9 Pocket List:

@ciren2

Day 9 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

Didn’t have a very disciplined weekend, so today is a much needed FD. It’s most likely the only one I’ll be able to do until at least Saturday because I’ve got friends arriving tomorrow for a few days. Dry til Fri?! Not going to happen! 🤪

@at – I had no idea that guy regained all the weight?! Such a pity. But it just goes to show – temporary fixes are just that. It has to be a lifestyle. Maybe if he’d adopted intermittent fasting after his water fast…?

@ciren2 – I’m rooting for you!🤞

Pocket List – Day 9 🍏
@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie

Day 9 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

Feeling so much better today. Still a tad snuffly but nothing compared to last week. Aiming for an FD today but will go gently on myself too.

Yay @ciren2 I am cheering you on and joining you in the wagon.

Pocket list – Day 9
@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie
@daffodil2010

Day 9 UK FD

Mmmmm Tequila FD – I like your style @rabbette

Adding myself to the list 🤞@ciren2
Pocket List – Day 9
@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@at
@rabbette
@brightonbelle

Day 9 UK FD?

10 hrs sleep and I’m back to full on cold – week 5? I have so much project work backed up and absolutely no brain to do it!

Today I’m going to change it up & focus on good selfcare – gentle yoga, meditation, fasting & food to boost my immune system. Lots more ginger tea, some spicy tomato soup with lots of ginger, garlic & curry powder; scrambled egg with spinach (or sprouts), a couple of clementines and a bedtime coconut milk hot chocolate made with raw cacao for zinc.

@ciren2 yay for your FD! 🙂

Pocket List – Day 9

@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@at
@rabbette
@brightonbelle
@missybear
@michelinme

Day 9 – 2nd Post

@suki2 – you forgot to put yourself on the list! 😉

Pocket List – Day 9
@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@at
@rabbette
@brightonbelle
@missybear
@michelinme
@suki2

Day 9 – Stratford Upon Avon, UK – FD

It certainly is the trickiest time of the year, the Xmas treats are piling up in the office and there’s no shortage of social occasions to attend with copious amounts of mulled wine on offer…..however, I’m hanging on to my 2 x FDs like my life depends on it and doing my best to dodge everything on offer the rest of the time!!!!! I mean, I think I probably over did it with the wine at the weekend but if I can navigate this month with a net loss or even a maintain I’ll take that as we head into January
Phew!!! stay strong every body!

This weekend saw the onset of a nasty toothache so a visit to the dentist today was required, I might be looking at root canal treatment – hmmmmmm! the pain is under control at the moment but on the plus side it might curtail my festive feasting as it is currently uncomfortable to eat! Every cloud eh?

@rabbette – you have truly inspired me with your stats! and yes, it’s interesting to see your pattern. I will be keeping at it – striving for progress not perfection @at (I like that!) and will be pulling my own stats together as I go…..maybe this time next year I’ll have my own set of impressive stats!!!!!

Pocket List – Day 9
@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@at
@rabbette
@brightonbelle
@missybear
@michelinme
@suki2
@yo-yo

Day 9 Canada FD

@ciren2 you’ve got this! It’s a Monday, Wednesday, Friday fast day week for me

Pocket List – Day 9
@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@at
@rabbette
@brightonbelle
@missybear
@michelinme
@suki2
@yo-yo
@bellyblast

Hey, thanks SO much for all your support.
I’ll call the day a success, in that I went (just about) 24 hours without food! Tempered by the fact that it went from 3.50pm to 3.50pm….so, as I came home from work STARVING…I did eat my normal feast….but, hey, not so bad, eh?
I’ll do it again on Thursday, if I can.
OMAD basically, after a 24 hour fast.
@yo-yo-fletch: Poor you….I’m a complete coward at the dentists. But yes, the silver lining in your case…
@rabbette: I too would like to have breakfast as my one meal a day, as the timing would be very good for weight-loss….but, as you say, once breakfast is eaten, so then is more….more…so it doesn’t work for me either. Sadly.
@michelinme: Sending healing vibes to you.

Dec 9, VA, USA, FD

Munching on 2 carrots for lunch. I was going to have some arugula with just a hint of freshly grated cheese on it, but my arugula had went south. I even tried picking out all the wonky bits and re-washing it, but the smell of the bad scallywags had already gotten to the good guys. (Arms crossed and frowning face) oh well…

Its cold and rainy I may boil some broth as the dreay days call for something warm and comforting.

@brightonbelle – ya know some FDs I have to reason with myself and “work a deal” otherwise I know I’ll just jump completely off the wagon.

@michelinme – brain fog from a virus is terrible. I when I had (what I considered a mild virus) I still could not for the life of me organize my thoughts. My heart is with you and may you get some good moments to do what needs to be done.

@therealwil78 – Great Job you made it! Yes sodium is super helpful. Its good to do regular FDs for a while, I only do the extended WF once every 3 months or so.

@ciren2 – you did it! Yay! Keep your water or warm tea near you always during an FD! It can help so much to stay hydrated. Being dehydrated is usually what i noticed makes me feel so much more hungrier.

@yo-yo-fletch – I think I’m grateful for not having to work in an office and be around goodies. You can use my helpful tip/mantra “if its not made from scratch then its not going down my hatch.” I no longer subject myself to sub par goodies (meaning anything store bought) unless its from a specialty bakery or homemade from scratch! *becoming a dessert snob has kept many a calories from these lips!*

Pocket List – Day 9
@ciren2
@snowflake56
@funshipfreddie
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@at
@rabbette
@brightonbelle
@missybear
@michelinme
@suki2
@yo-yo
@bellyblast

Day 9 – USA – FD

Managed my first FD for the month….a few more to keep in maintenance. Went back to work last week, not able to do a lot of lifting or squatting, but energy levels are back up and feeling great one month post surgery.

Day 10: Gloucestershire, UK, NFD:

Quick check-in, as I’ll be late for work.

See you much later xx

Day 10 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

How is it Day 10 already?

Well done to all the fasters yesterday, yup @funshipfreddie, that was some long list…and we did it!!

I had a good FD yesterday, nice drop on the scales this morning. Now today, well it’s started differently than normal. I tend not to eat breakfast during the week, FD or no FD, but DH is up early today for a doctors appointment and made a pot of porridge. As he made some for me I have just now had it with my coffee. I hope that it does not unleash dragons …..and I think what you said @rabbette about porridge oats making you want to eat the buffet by 10am 😨

Hydration, hydration.

@michelinme I am sorry you still have that virus after 5 weeks. Maybe you should get it checked out (especially after your illness last year)? Nevertheless, sending you healing wishes for a recovery soon.

@ciren2, woo hoo, you did it. See you Thursday for another FD?

Another storm came through last night, that’s two in as many days, the winds were fierce. I hope it dies down soon, but guess this is winter on the very edge of the North Atlantic 😀

I am on a half day today as I bring DH to a clinic for a steroid injection in his kaput shoulder and he can’t drive after it. That’s twice this year…..he will be out of work for at least 4 weeks from now so it’s going to be hard to channel FD’s with a generous man who loves cooking sitting at home all day 😱 Wish I could get him to paint the house or something but don’t think that will help the shoulder recovery much 😄 Just going to have to be strong.

Have a great Tuesday….only two weeks to the big feast day 🍾🍷💃

Day 10, London, UK, NFD

Since I got a FD in yesterday I thought it best to chuck a NFD in today before my B2B tomorrow & Thursday.

I’ve had a lovely mocha this morning and lunch remains unplanned ……………… I AM living on the EDGE!!!

I hope we’re all firmly glued to the wagon since the silly season is FAST approaching!!!

Day 10 – Stratford Upon Avon, UK – FD

B2B (!) Yay! Go me!!!! Out of sync this week so needs must, feeling doable, might even throw in another FD on Thurs if I’m feeling up to it.

More and more goodies landing in the office, some very generous work colleagues and suppliers. I like your mantra @rabbette , however, I must confess to not being a ‘desert snob’, lol, I’m not too picky! maybe that’s something I should work towards. I’m not feeling like indulging at the moment though as my current tooth issue is stopping me in my tracks, I’m afraid to poke the beast! @ciren2 me too! I really hate dental treatment – the fear is real! but I’m not so keen on the pain either so needs must I guess…..sob….

@daffodil – I can sympathise with your DH, I injured my shoulder kayaking last year and have been in pain with very restricted movement, I had a steroid injection into my shoulder last Friday and as if by magic, finally after 18 months I am sleeping pain free (well, except for the tooth….sigh!) I now have physio to do to improve my movement but sadly no 4 weeks off work for me…..hope he feels the benefit of the injection soon.

Pocket List Day 10
@jaifaim
@yo-yo