Day 15 UK FD
Good day everyone,
Had a proper south Indian dinner last night, so delicious. Feeling a bit guilty this morning, I’ve decided to do an extra FD today. I would really like to lose 2 kg by the 7th of March.. I’m so anxious about the first fitting of my wedding dress after almost two years since a bought it.

Hugs and kisses
Roberta

Pocket list 🌻
@jaifaim
@froby

Day 15 – UK – FD800

Yesterday’s FD800 went well though I did have some carbs via half a naan bread with the F800 chicken tikka recipe DH cooked. I stood on the scales this morning and initially they were up by nearly 2lb 😱 but then I moved them onto the spot of the floor which is my favourite 😉 and they then read the same weight as I was yesterday morning. I am 0.5lb away from my coveted next stone bracket. I haven’t been under that since early 2018, which feels like yesterday but obviously isn’t! I have hormones increasingly battling against me this week too and I can feel a bit of puffiness / water retention building. So I’m ploughing on with F800 for as long as I can this week and hoping that I still see some losses!! 🤞

I also did some cycling last night – only 10 minutes (I’m building up slowly), but DH bought me an Apple Watch for Christmas and with it came 3 months free subscription to Apple Fitness+ which is packed full of loads of workouts and it all syncs to the watch too, so I can see all my progress in real time on screen.

Today’s another FD800, tomorrow will be a NFD as I’m catching up with a friend in the evening.

@i-hate-lettuce – wishing you all the best today as you meet up with the gang!
@froby79 – don’t feel guilty, you will get into that dress! I never thought I was going to get into mine when I got married but my body played ball thanks to the 5:2 in the end. I felt like I was getting nowhere for a while then it all worked out in the end
@daffodil2010 – well done on resisting the chocolate!!
@stitchincarol – I hope you’re feeling a bit better today. My DH had something similar last week after our NFD with the client meeting. We had lovely food that day but I think it was maybe all a bit too rich for him after FD800s for over a week before that.

Pocket list 🌻
@jaifaim
@froby79
@babs_b

Day 15 2nd post

@johnnyr – yes definitely join in! It’s good to have you here 🙂

Day 15 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 211 lbs (so close to 210). I can tell my body is still holding on to a lot of water. It’s OK. The 200’s are upon me, and before this year is up, I’ll be writing a “1” instead of a “2” when I report in. Can’t wait! Good luck to all on the pocket list today.

Day 15 UK FD

Weigh in: 182lb.

Quick check in for accountability. Yesterday slid from FD800 to CD -an improvment on the end of the week. Today has been exhausting with unexpected project work – feeling overwhelmed bc tired even after 10 hrs sleep. Still in need of more sleep.

Day 16, NFD, Aus

Welcome back @johnnyr! Of course you can join us – it’s always nice to see old friends come back to the forum.

Loved your description of your symptoms, @stitchincarol “the kind you sit for, not bend over for”. I knew exactly what you meant and I’m v pleased to read they’re gone.

@froby79 – if you purchased your dress 2 years ago am I right in assuming that your wedding plans were delayed due to COVID? Or are you just one of those super organised people? Whichever, I am sure you’ll fit into it perfectly when the day comes.

Oooops, just realised I said NFD when I was sort of, kind of, maybe planning a FD. With that kind of wishy washy commitment I know what kind of day it will be!

Day 16 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

@johnnyr – welcome back!

@linda.b – so glad February is going so well for you!

@stitchincarol – re the 20,000 steps – I was just walking! Didn’t even break a sweat. Just being in a new place, & curiosity getting the better of me. And the seafront here, which looks out over Algoa Bay, is ideal for walking. Anyway, I slacked off a bit yesterday, & only managed 11,000 steps 🙄

Happy Hump Day from Port Elizabeth ⛅️ 🏖 🐫

“Not only did I fall off the diet wagon, I dragged it into the woods, set it on fire, & used the insurance money to buy cupcakes.” ~ Unknown

Day 16, London, UK, FD

Planning to have a bog standard <500cal FD today, – cauliflower soup at the ready!!!

Welcome back @johnnyr, it’s a very tricky thing keeping your eye on the ball ALL the time!! The accountability found in these challenges helps immensely, not that it stops me hurling myself off the wagon from time to time!!!!

Love that quote @funshipfreddie🤣🤣🤣, there are a LOT of burnt out wagons littering forests the world over!!!!

@daffodil2010, can you imagine entertaining guests without a sense of dread if you were on a diet??😲😲 Thank goodness for this WOL, cherished memories have been made!!!!

I hope this 2nd half of February yields the results I want, the fist half seemed to be a period of learning all about this fasting malarkey ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!!!😞😞🤯

Stay strong folks & keep on keeping on!!!

“Before you heal someone, ask them if they’re willing to give up the things that made them sick!!” – Hippocrates

Pocket list Day 16
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby

Day 16 – Ireland – NFD

Welcome back @johnnyr!! And good to see you @linda.b 👏

I’m so happy this morning to see a new low that I have not seen since pre-steroid weight I would say… it puts me in a good place for bobbing between 157-160 lbs so although possibly only touching on it today it means I know I’ll see it again (in my mind anyway) – 158.4 👍

I’m quite amazed actually as had my lovely weekend away with friends and I suppose I have been have been diligent and aware of what I’m eating generally but not restricting too much… although i don’t drink at the moment, have eaten very little bread or crackers etc and am trying to cut down on milky coffees but have allowed myself some treats..

Anyway… hopefully I can continue to apply myself and see where I get to by the 28th.

Have a lovely day everybody.

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 16 UK NFD
Good day from the sunny(ish) Norwich.
Yesterday it was a very good FD, I am finding the eating only in the evening very pleasant and rewarding. I like having one “bigger” meal. grilled chicken or gammon with minestrone with a little of philadelphia lightest and some berries.
The scale is not moving at all this week, but I will try to not to think much about this. Being part of this group is really useful to stay focused and motivated 🙂

Welcome back @johnnyr.

@linda.b it’s great you are out from a bad relationship, you should be so proud of yourself.

@penz yes I am one of the bride who had to postpone the wedding because of COVID! I am so looking forward to having the party I really want! live music and dance!

Pocket list Day 16
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@i-hate-lettuce

Day 16 – UK – FD800

I’ve done it!!!! I am officially back in the next stone bracket down!!
I had a really good FD yesterday but a rubbish night’s sleep (I have a few things on my mind which decided to keep me awake the moment my head hit the pillow), so didn’t wake up feeling all that fresh this morning. I usually find if my sleep’s been rubbish, I’ll weigh more the next day no matter what but the scales registered 1.5lb down today which has taken me into the next bracket with 1lb to spare.

The big events we have planned all start at the end of next week so I’m going to keep pushing on with as many FD800s until that point and then it’ll be back onto the 5:2.

@rootforyou – Ah, but you need to make sure you glue the scales onto the favourite spot….! 😀 Sounds like you’re doing brilliantly!
@froby79 – you cannot beat live music at a wedding, I’m so excited on your behalf!
@i-hate-lettuce – Brilliant news, I’m glad it went well
@jaifam – Wohooo!! Congratulations on the new low!
@funshipfreddie – I think I burnt about 7 wagons last October alone! 😂
@northgeorgia – it is SO frustrating when the scales don’t play ball. Have you been keeping an eye on your measurements? I have definitely found before that my measurements can change even when the scale’s not showing a weight loss and likewise, if the scales go up but the tape measure still reads the same I’m more convinced I’ve not laid down more fat in my body and find it doesn’t annoy me quite as much
@linda.b – that’s quite a change, well done on getting out of a relationship that clearly wasn’t serving you. Onwards and upwards (or downwards, when it comes to the scales!).

Have a lovely day all

Pocket list Day 16
@daffodil2010
@flourbaby
@i-hate-lettuce
@babs_b

Day 16 – Rural Nebraska, USA – CD

I did it!! I met with my friends and simply drank water. Amazingly, I truly wasn’t even particularly tempted, and I drove home feeling like a million bucks for having done what I set out to do. RESOLVE is nothing to be sneezed at!

Today, we’ll have a pork loin and asparagus for dinner, and I may have an egg or two for lunch; we’ll see how ravenous I am by then.

@brightonbelle Is this the hallway you’re painting? I’ll bet it’s all looking great!

@linda_b I’m so very, very delighted for you to be out of the abusive relationship and to have your life on a dramatic upswing. So glad you checked in, and we’ll be here any time you want to post an update!

@funshipfreddie Your time in Port Elizabeth sounds delightful that there’s so much to see that you get so many steps…and I loved, loved, loved your quote, LOL!

@daffodil2010 After days of lovely meals, your FD meals are going to feel equally lovely; congratulations on so little damage AND on your 20-year anniversary!

@i-hate-lettuce Big celebratory hug all round, indeed! 🤗

@jaifaim What a lovely milestone, even after having a lovely weekend; well done!

@northgeorgia You KNOW how effectively you’ve changed your eating habits when you say “I’m not hungry this morning.” 👍💪🥇

@babs_b Well done on a joyful milestone!!!!! 👍💪🥇

My mind is swirling with thoughts of all the things I need to do over the next few days, so I’d best get at it. Wishing you all RESOLVE for following through on your eating plans today, and mindfulness to remember why you have an eating plan…I know I often slam the door shut on the voice that’s trying to object to what I’m about to eat! Today, I will be GOOD.

Day 16 – Second post

Just popping in quickly to say what an inspiration you are @i-hate-lettuce! How you faced the challenge of your illness over that very difficult time inspired many of us at the time and still does. 💪
So glad you had a lovely time reconnecting with the team that helped you through that tough period 💕

Day 17, NFD, Aus

Enjoying all your positive posts and life-affirming actions. Well done everyone!

Day 17 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD
2nd B2B

Weigh in: 165.2
Yay, lost a pound from visitor /family gain, going for another FD today to hopefully get to last Friday’s number, so that I can start afresh next week.

Storm yesterday evening. My car was hit by a branch and then I had to brake suddenly and no choice but to drive OVER another large branch that had fallen in the road in front of me. Thank goodness it didn’t hit my car but I was shook up. There is another storm on the way from tomorrow morning. As I live in a rural area surrounded by trees I might WFH tomorrow

Well done @jaifaim and @babs-b for your new lows. Great news.

Have a lovely Thursday

Pocket List – Day 17
@lilymartin
@daffodil2010

Day 17 – Lake district UK – FD

Good morning everyone

Going to do my usual FD today, did well on my ‘extra’ FD yesterday until 7pm when an after dinner drink appeared, suddenly had all the willpower of a half melted chocolate bar! Good news is I only had one and had been very good all day, only around 700 calories until then, so no harm done.
I’m also expecting to have lost the weight gained on holiday and we’ve not been home 2 weeks yet 😉 The trousers are not as snug as they were and the belt is on the normal notch without a tug of war!

Great to see @jaifaim and @babs_b on your new lows, result 🙂

So back with the gang on the usual Thursday PL wagon today.

Take care all

Pocket List – Day 17
@lilymartin
@daffodil2010
@brightonbelle
@i-hate-lettuce

Day 17 – Ireland – FD

Back on the list today…
Bobbed back up a lb but that’s ok… still in a good place. Thanks all! It really does feel like an achievement to be in the 150s 🤗

Well done @daffodil2010 – I found that the quick Scottish weight gain came off quickly with a few good days… it’s reassuring to know that we can have our fun and then get back to the zone once we know how.

@lilymartin I am so blessed to have mum with us and in her own home. Our carers ( 😇 ) and my siblings all work together to ensure she is safe and happy. @flourbaby I often think of you as living with a parent with dementia is a very different situation 💕.

@songbirdme I am hoping to see Belfast and Death on the Nile once I get myself back into a cinema 🎥 .

@michelinme I’m always interested to see your meal plans 😋. Speaking of which @at has not been around in a while… I hope all is ok 👍

Have a lovely day everybody.

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 17, London, UK, FD,

I’m going for another FD today as yesterday’s didn’t result in the 10lb loss I expected😜!! Shocking, I know!!! So, I’m striking whilst the iron is hot ……….. well warm anyway!!!

@i-hate-lettuce🙏🏽🙏🏽I’m sooo pleased to hear about your ongoing recovery (even if it means weight gain!!) I think fasting brings us an awareness of ‘self’, your oncologist had a job to do (👏🏽👏🏽) and it’s marvellous that by taking charge of yourself, your fasting & weight loss helped!!!
We can only do what we can to boost our health by keeping an eye on our nutrition/weight. I’m taking my quote from yesterday as a bit of a warning for what may come as I get older
“Before you heal someone, ask them if they’re willing to give up the things that made them sick!!” – Hippocrates

Phew @lilymartin, I’m glad you’ve confirmed the theory, I knew this weight gain wasn’t ALL down to ME & the wine gums, cake, biscuits and vino I had been consuming, my mum’s got a lot to answer for!!🤣🤣🤣

@jaifaim some days can be very frustrating, especially when I’m tired and she asks if I’ve seen my dad for the 20th time. She’s never upset when I explain he passed away nearly 5 years ago, which is a relief🙏🏽 I think the knowledge is in there somewhere, but as the question gets phrased in exactly the same way each time, I think there’s a short circuit causing a loop somewhere. There’s no option regarding my mums care, she’s physically able apart from her foot which is healing sloooowly!!! And her dementia is mild in comparison to some and (I’m sure you feel the same) although we feel it’s difficult sometimes, we know ……………….. “It’s going to be hard, but hard is not impossible.” Chuck Palahniuk

I hope everyone stays safe in this stormy weather, @daffodil2010, I’ll be parking my car around the corner, well away from any trees tomight!!!🤣🤣

Pocket List – Day 17
@lilymartin
@daffodil2010
@brightonbelle
@i-hate-lettuce
@froby79
@jaifaim
@babs_b
@flourbaby

“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela

Day 17 – UK – FD800

Can’t believe I haven’t posted since Day 10 🤭

Managed to finish my 4 B2B FD800 on Day 10 but no fasting since – however planning on ending this week with B2B FD800.

9am Happy Hour (Aerobics) class this morning with a coffee and chat afterwards (someone had baked a coffee and walnut cake 😱 which I managed to avoid 😇) and ending today with a 6pm Strength Pilates class should help keep me on track 🤞

@mariaelena – I only started a regular exercise programme in my retirement – having moved counties on retiring it was a great way to meet people and I found myself really enjoying them so now do 5 regular classes a week – was doing 6 until this year! I also go walking/hiking 2/3 times a week weather dependent ☔️ I’m a fair weather walker!! Congratulations on that major milestone of reaching a BMI of under 25 👏
@songbirdme – happy belated 75th birthday wishes for your DH 🎈
@daffodil2010 – well done on getting rid of 6lbs so far this year 👍
@babs_b – you and your DH are doing great
@flourbaby and @jaifaim – I love to hear your stories of those precious times with your mothers – I lost my darling mum in 2014 but still miss her 💔
@lilymartin – what a clear and concise explanation on ghrelin and leptin – thank you for sharing
@stitchincarol – sorry to read about your tummy troubles – hope you’re feeling better
@johnnyr – hello and welcome back to the monthly challenges
@linda.b – so glad to see your 2nd post for the month – definitely a Fab Feb with some self love for you 🤗
@i-hate-lettuce – so happy to read the outcome of your review on Day 16 – such a relief for both you and Mrs IHL
@jaifaim – well done on that new low 👏 thanks for noticing my absence – still here and have been enjoying life a bit too much 😈 perhaps so B2B FD800 to end the week on a positive note 😇
@lilymartin – I tend to weigh in once a week to keep me on track but only record once a month as “Cruella” the scales is so unkind at times
@funshipfreddie – FDHU (fast day highly unlikely) 🤣🤣
@daffodil2010 – that must have been scary – hopefully your car didn’t get too damaged

Joining today’s pocket list for support

Pocket List – Day 17 🎯
@lilymartin
@daffodil2010
@brightonbelle
@i-hate-lettuce
@froby79
@jaifaim
@babs_b
@flourbaby
@northgeorgia
@at

“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”

Day 17 – 16:8 CD
Yesterday report
– [x] FD 800
– [x] Cardio

I could have sworn I posted a quick one yesterday explaining all is going well here, just things got crazy busy, but I don’t see it. Ah well.

Only news is this week’s weigh-in slightly (very slightly, like .3 lb lower) than last week, so I’m managing to stay in healthy BMI. Yay.

Had a lot to catch up to do here, so just some thoughts:

@penz CRUEL and ULCER wow! That is a good one, wish I still played that game with my family! 😀

Re American spelling i.e. humor, honor etc. I have a weird relationship with those words, when I type them, the non-American words comes off my fingers automatically (honour) and my phone’s autocorrect yells at me or changes it. I never even realized how my default wasn’t the American one until I got a smart phone. Being comfortable with both versions helps my Scrabble game, I must admit!

@michellinme Popcorn is so yummy and would definitely be my nemesis too, if it did not upset my digestion so much. I have to limit it to a bowl every other month or so- we had a big bowl on our movie ‘date’ on ❤️day – Quite the comfort food at the time, but I pay for it.

@froby79 I love that you are the one who proposed 😀- I didn’t have the guts to do so, Kudos to you! And I believe in you and a well fitting dress!

@stitchincarol Hope you are better soon! – ah I see you have recovered- good!

@funshipfreddie I think that might be the most difficult pronunciation I have encountered 😂I love it! Gqeberha Today I will be looking into the origin, I’m fascinated!

@songbirdme How fun, I am looking forward to Death on the Nile (whenever it reaches streaming service) Our ❤️date was watching the Brannaugh Murder on the Orient Express- I do like his Poroit interpretation and the period costumes and set design thrill me.

@at Good on you with the exercise classes as social introductions! I’d love to find a hula hoop class/group but I do believe I’m the only one in this neck of the woods who exercises this way, lol.

Going to try to be more regular here this week, but crazy still continues! All is fine.

Good thoughts from me to you all!

Day 18, NFD, Aus

I now this is a dieting/healthy lifestyle/type forum but I want to share another Wordle frustration. By round two I had successfully identified this letters as correct in the correct order SHA*E. Do you think I could correctly guess the missing letter by the time I ran out of turns?!?! Do you know how many words there are with that SHA*E configuration? Argh!!!!!! Good think there’s only one word a day as I’d be screaming at the computer a lot more. Ok, I’ve vented. Feeling better now.

I really need to pull my big girl socks on and starting doing 5:2 properly. No FDs this week. No wonder the weight is not budging!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Day 18 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Weight in: 165.8

DH wanted a take out dinner and wine as he wanted to relax after hectic week of visitors and I joined him, so very lucky that it’s only .6 of a gain. Life!

Right now I am sitting here, looking at clear blue skies, not a breeze out there, BUT hearing reports of Storm Eunice battering the south coast as it approaches. Lots of power outages. But it’s so calm here I am going to drive to work no bother.

After work I go straight to my friends house, and the plan is to go out for dinner….storm depending.

Look after yourselves.

Day 18 UK NFD

Very happy with weigh in this morning , but like many others the scales have been very erratic of late so I’ll hang on for a few days

Wordle – yes ulcer was very annoying but for us UK based players there was a word this week ( I won’t spoil in case some are still to play this one ) that I don’t think is in use here ….grrrr spoilt my 100% record , ah well it’s only a game 🤔

I’d like to think I can get out for a walk but Storm Eunice is howling outside so maybe not 🌬

Have a good Friday all x