Milena: Long Island Vodka? Never heard of that before – what is it? and unfortuntaely I don’t like bitters/beers/ciders/soda water/tonic water (I’m not trying to be difficult I swear!!! lol I’m just apparently very fussy in what I like!)

Ginette: I know squash isn’t great for me, but its probably the best I can do. I don’t use much, but I do need to taste it. If I make it up as directed, then it equates to 5cal/250ml but I probably make it weaker than they recommend. Im happy drinking it at the moment, I’m losing a pound every fast day (so 2-3lbs a week) and so its coming off steadily. If I plateau, then I’ll start worrying about reducing the squash and finding alternatives.

I saw the two guys promoting that show earlier in the week. Sounded very interesting. I might try and catch up on it later on iplayer.

Been pretty good today and enjoyed all the food I ate. Going to go for another row in the morning and then its FD Number 2 of the week. Who else is fasting tomorrow? (Thurs)

xXx

Hi

Dunno where the Island came from, but strangely I don’t like bitters or soda water, but the long vodka really tastes good.

Saw a recipe for strawberry mohito, fresh crushed strawberries, mint and rum. Not a rum drinkers but like mohitos.

Woop! Lost 2lbs so far this week so 10lbs down. I’ve just remembered Ive got a hen do in 2 weeks so would LOVE to be a stone down by then. It will be tough as I really can’t afford any relaxing on weekends but it’s achievable.

Just had the invite through for a wedding in mid July and after googling the venues I’m realising they’re quite fancy so suddenly very got myself a new deadline for my first big target (1.5stone) which is I know I can do, so fingers crossed!

Got my mum visiting for the weekend but she’s on slimming world (2stone down) and so won’t be looking for indulgent weekend thankfully. I’m doing this gorgeous Jamie Oliver recipie for stir fry beef tonight (strawberries for dessert) and then tomorrow simply drumsticks, new potatoes and salad. We’re out Sunday at a music festival so won’t have much control over food that day (it’ll just be burger vans etc). Hopefully I can find some of the more alternative venues with something less greasy! I’ll prob be enjoying a few drinks with friends too! and then we’re out for a meal Monday too.

I’ve noticed since starting that I want and are able to eat much smaller meals than before. I used to eat till I physically couldn’t eat another mouthful but now I’m filling much quicker and don’t like feeling too full so simply eating till I’m satisfied. So tonight (a NFD) I know I’m quite happy having a small portion of rice rather than the mountain I used to eat.

Anyone got any nice plans for the weekend?

xXx

Well done Welshy,

Congratulations on your weight loss you are doing fantastic carry on.

Audrey

Thank you ladies. Feeling. Really good at the moment. I think I might have noticed it coming off my hips/muffin top a bit too.

Dinner was delish, even if I did add too much chilli. I deliberately have myself a fairly small portion of rice and didn’t have the choc ice cream that everyone else had, although have indulged in 2 glasses of wine. The only other meal I’ve had is a small sandwich for lunch. I know that I’m quite lucky that I can still eat some carbs (SOME, not lots!) and still do alright. Today’s has felt like I’ve had one of my best NFDs so far. I don’t kormally calorie count exactly but just use “common sense” of high/low calorie foods and if I’ve eaten well (quite frankly, I haven’t got time with a toddler running around)

I asked my mum how she was doing with slimming world and she lost 2 and a quarter stone for Easter but hasn’t lost since then. I think it’s more that she’s had a busy time with meals out etc but will get back on it soon. I’ve def noticed her looking slimmer but she hasn’t noticed it on me yet 🙁 oh well, better lose lots more hadn’t I!? 🙂 I think she’s happy with what I’m cooking for her but when she says she can eat as much rice/pasta as she wants I find it slightly amazing. She’s lost slowly and steadily though until Easter. She’s nearly 65 so she’s going to finder harder than me (I’m 29 in July). I hope that doesn’t sound arrogant, I just mean that its well known that it’s harder lose as you get older. I’m still running after a toddler and dog all day long after all!

A big family meal once a year sounds a lovely idea, are you going to use that as a target for your weight loss?

xXx

Hi everyone,

Yes also a Chilli fan, love hot and spicy foods, but very rarely eat for example, curries. Use chilli in stews and also cayenne pepper.

Just seen the film Fed Up, (about obesity in the US) it really brought it home for me! especially food choices. They compared someone eating 160 cals worth of almonds, versus 160 cals worth of coke, the coke causes an insulin spike due to the sudden sugar intake, so the body has to react by converting it into fat, as I understood it, whereas because the almonds contained the fiber the body was able to process them slower…sorry for the human biology lesson! I think the important lesson is the amount of sugar per gramm of what you’re eating or drinking, and the manufacturers fool us, again and again..Am doing some re-thinking today. I don’t actually eat a lot of processed food, as it’s not good for under-active thyroid. I do enjoy wine though, and that unfortunately goes straight to the fat cells! and no nutrition.

Welshy I understand, no-one has commented on my weight loss, at all! it’s a bit gutting, but it will happen. I think eating is a bit of an un-exact science, it’s not just calories in versus out, but the quality of those calories, and some people metabolize and deal with carbs more efficiently perhaps? not me it has to be said, lol.

Ginette, congrats on your weight loss!. I agree with you on cutting down on some carbs, mainly because when we all get to maintenance and 6:1, we’ll be equipped to manage food choices and not go back to bad habits…

Happy fasting!

Hi Beldyboop

Yes I agree not as simple as food in food out. It does depend of the type of food. I didn’t really cut carbs down by body chose not to want them and I just listened.

I wonder if that is available here to watch?

Yes well done Audrey.

I too have lost 2lbs. So a good result. One more and I will have lost a stone on FBD as I only have a week to go this will be great.

Have a good weekend all.

Ginette

Hi there

Congrats to both of you for weight loss! Audrey 20 Ibs amazing!
Ginette, 1 stone! only a week to go, very inspiring!

The documentary Fed Up, is available on Netflix, if you subscribe to it..

I haven’t lost weight this week, I know why! had some dodgy days, I will be able to tell properly on Monday, 8 Ibs still off from April 7 when I started, next mini-goal is stone by the end of June, may be tough, but am going to quit the vino, and see if that calms everything down..

Best wishes

Bella

Well done Audrey: that’s an amazing weight loss. You’ve done fantastic.
And well done Ginette: youve done so well to survive the FBD. Are you going to keep any habits from it or go back to normal 5:2 once it’s finished?
Bella: don’t worry about no loss this week. You haven’t out anything on so that’s always an achievement for me!! We’re similar in our loss so far (10lbs so far) and I’m going to really push for a stone by 6th June as I have a hen do. I’ve also got party for partners birthday at end of June so def want to lose at least a stone by then too if I miss the hen do target.

I’ve had a fairly good weekend although have had two glasses of wine the last two evenings and I did have a dessert last night but it was strawberries and a small bit of ice cream. So could’ve been worse! Unfortunately today I’m at a music festival so food is difficult to control. Going to have breakfast as late as possible to limit the munchies there. Not going to drink too much but will have some towards the eve. Checked my weight this morn to make sure I’m still on track and haven’t put anything on so far this weekend-always good for me! Haven’t quite worked out when I’m fasting next week yet-bank hols always throw me and my mums staying till Tuesday.

Hope you all have a lovely healthy day

Welshy xXx

Actually, scrap that, I’ve just had an idea! I’m going to turn today’s problematic day into a positive-a fast day!

I won’t drink alcohol at the festival (cheaper too!) and I’ll have some cereal this morning and then eat nothing for the rest of the day. The only problem could be that I normally eat at the end of the day rather than the start so might be hungrier than normal but with plenty of friends to talk to and music to watch I should have enough to distract me. I’ll try my best. It’s not the end of the world if I don’t manage it but ill give it a go

(I hope I don’t need the loo after drinking lots of water as I hate festival portaloos-they’re disgusting!!!)

xXx

Hi all
New to this 5;2 fasting lost 7lb so far, really pleased with that as had a op on my foot so can’t get to the food cupboards and refrigerator easy and no exercise either.
Aiming to lose 3st by next April son getting married.
Keep up the good work every one.
Lynda

Hi Ginette
Been on it for 3 weeks didn’t lose last week as had family staying over the weekend but didn’t put on either….phew!

Once my foot is better will go back to power walking.
I’m in Wiltshire don’t know if south or west lol
Thank you for including me Ginette
I weigh in on a Thursday morning.
Lynda

Hi Audrey
Thank you for the encouragement most appropriate.

I used to live in Australia when I was young,went out on the £10 flight from UK was only 4 yrs old came back when I was 11.

I’ve got a wii too will dust that off when foot better.

Cheers Lynda

Hi Lynda

Well done for not putting on.

I weigh on Saturdays. Never on a Monday after a big roast dinner the night before. I must say I always found two days after fast days would be the best time for me.

I used to be on and off those scales like an Irish or Scottish dancer!! Now it’s once a week, for what I hope is a nice surprise.

I sprained my knee badly a few years ago and had to have three weeks completely off of work and one week complete bed rest. I used to use the Wii at this time, in fact it was over zealous tennis that did it (on the Wii). I love that and could be playing tennis for ages…..that is why I worry about Audrey getting carried away. Well not to be beaten I used sports resort and a computer chair and really got into playing table tennis.

Ginette

Thanks ginette,

Will have a look at them later, I am fasting today.

Have weighed in I have lost 2lb this week thanks to you and all that wii play hehe

Lynda when are you fasting this week?

Audrey

Hi Audrey

I did answer your post on another two threads – it is nice to lose a good amount.

Hi Beldyboop

Wobbly days happen they can soon be wiped away, one good day and they are then history. If you move on and it get back into the swing of things again they will not do any damage.

Good luck for this week.

Ginette

Welshy, Well done on controlling what could have been a disastrous weekend and to lose a lb as well you did fantastic. I am so glad your mum noticed your weight loss you deserve it after losing 10 lb.

Beldy glad you are back on board and out the naughty corner.

Ginette I have set the exerbeat to do a 60 min workout now so just go on it and dance and do aerobics I am not keen on the boxing or hip hop!

Lynda are you still with us? What says are you fasting? don’t be a stranger!

Think I have mentioned everyone if not I apologise it’s still very early!

Audrey

Lynda

How are you going to manage without your husband? I hope you are not going to be struggling on your own.

Sounds like you made some good choices food wise yesterday, well done.

I fasted yesterday and am doing another tomorrow I am going to the shop shortly to buy some crumpets I know they are full of carbs but I just want some! So I will count the calories and enjoy them.

Hope you have a great day shout if you need us

Audrey

Hi bev
Welcome to this group I only joined a few days ago.
lovely friendly helpful girls on here.
Didn’t know there was a book out will see if it dose kindle version.
Gook luck this time round.

Lynda

Hi Bev

Welcome to the forum, if you get stuck on anything just ask, ginette is really good at getting answers for people and helping you settle in!

Ginette I have got my crumpets, going to have them for lunch but only 2, comes in at 97 kcal each plus spread not bad really.

I will give the boxing another go perhaps I am not far enough in yet.

Have a great day everyone

Audrey

Hi Lyinda and Bev

Good luck on your first week. Definetly the hardest.

Link to the other thread.

https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/my-10-week-weight-loss-week-by-week/#post-92327

Sue, if you are reading this then click on the link as well, it may help.

Ginette

Hi and thanks so much for a wonderful warm welcome! So much appreciated.
I am 5’7″, 13 stone and need to lose 2 1/2 stone. I don’t think 10 stone is realistic any more. I have been a yoyo for too long lol. The weight went on gradually and escalated when looking after my OH through cancer for 3 years. He is well and thriving! All that high calorie cooking to keep his weight up and he is just 9 stone!! I don’t worry because he has always been thin. So now to me. He nags about my bulging tummy (cheek!). My turn to be number one at least for now.
We are in Berkshire and I am about to make a big bowl of mixed salad. Yum. I am so lucky do not have a sweet tooth but love cheese so stick to low fat ones now. Lovely to read of the success with this way of eating, just the inspiration I need! Thanks again and hope to show a good loss. Bev x

Hi Bev,

I started 5 2 in jan this year I am 57 5 ft 2 inch and weighed 12st 6 (174 lb). I am now 24 lb lighter at 10 St 10 lb it is not a quick fix but it does work slowly n steadily.

I set off hoping to get to 10 St now I am thinking if going for 40 lb loss 9 St 6 lb , Which would put me at an healthy bmi for the first time in decades!

I believe anything is possible with this wol just keep on going!

Audrey

Firstly Audrey

Let me congratulate you on baking and only eating a slice. Great control.

No I need to pull you up on something – don’t underestimate what you have achieved. 24lbs since January is a fantastic achievement and many would be glad of this. Celebrate it – be proud!! I am proud of what you have achieved and you should be really pleased. Ok enough said, I think you may have got the idea!! I said to myself when I started if I lose 1 lb a week then that will be 26lb in six months. I have done this in four months and I am pleased and proud.

Yes it does change us. We can do things we never imagined possible a few months ago.

Hi Bev

Do you mind your name shortened? Two and a half is very achievable although it may feel like a really steep hill at the moment. Once we get into a routine it is easy. I am not just saying that as others can back me up.

It feels as if it will be difficult when starting, but some strange and unbelievable changes occur. Follow the link that I posted early for more of these. We lose out dependency on the foods that we love….this doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy them from time to time, we just make choices and remain in control.

You have obviously been through a difficult and very worrying time. There is a lot of support here we push and pull each other forward and celebrate the losses and commiserate the gains…..if any. We do not judge but you can talk to us as much as you want, where other people may get fed us with us going on – we do not as we sometimes do as well. This is a proper community which offers help and encouragement and support at times of need.

Why don’t you join the mid 50s thread as well, some of us are also on that and ladies of a certain age. We all have similar problems….I guarantee the posts will keep you so busy that you haven’t got time to think about food!!

Yes I love cheese as well but have restricted it. Also chocolate, cakes etc. all restricted now. I still have what a want apart from the last six weeks when I have been on a strict version of 5:2. No reall treats. I have found it difficult towards the end but the end is in sight.

I don’t advise this for anybody who hasn’t been doing 5:2 for a few months.

This is really the best loss I have had on any diet before and I know that it will be so easy to do 6:1 when I get to maintenance, which is a long time away.

I just keep working away at it sometimes meandering at other galloping. An easy pace is what I shall change to next week 4 – 7 lbs a month is my target, no more and no less. I have always managed to achieve this so far, during these last 5+ weeks I have galloped. This is the almost no treats bit that has propelled me forward. Now I want a gentler pace.

If you meander or gallop this works. I also ate lots of carbs before, every night and lunchtime and most mornings. This was a real problem I now only eat bread at lunchtime 3/4 times a week and potatoes in the evening 3/4 night a week. This has helped greatly.

Good luck, stay strong as it gets easier.

Ginette

Oh ginette,

I am REALLY PLEASED for my weight loss although it is only in the past week or so that it has really sunk in how much I have lost!

I looked in the mirror we have in our hallway the other day and for the 1st time saw myself thinner it was quite a shock, my husband has been telling me for weeks my body was changing but I couldn’t see it until then!

I think I have decided I would like to lose 40 lb in total I have worked out that I would be into a healthy BMI if I could do that.

It’s only another 16 lb I am 58 in august it would be great if I could do it by then.

I set myself the target for Kates wedding and I have smashed that so hopefully I can hit another!

Thank you for your support and concern

Your friend

Audrey