Day 8 – London – CD
Morning all, beautiful blue sky if a bit chilly in north London today.
Woke foggy headed and thirsty after a deep sleep post FD yesterday.
Weigh in good 2.5 kg in first week – hope I’m not going in too hard and fast and will crash and burn in a few weeks. Feeling good though but thinking large weight loss might be due to not keeping the fluid intake high?
@ccco – my bit of London isn’t near Hyde Park but I am near Hampstead Heath and as it is such a beautiful day I will probably take a potter in that direction and take in the great views of the city you get from there. I like London but I crave wide open spaces and peace and quiet – maybe I should be careful what I wish for as have heard some find the countryside too quiet. I grew up near Dartmoor, in Devon a wild rugged landscape and as I get older my heart and head are pulling me back.
@daffodil2010 thanks for the advice re writing posts, it is most likely my fat fingers hitting the wrong thing – I don’t have the deftness of a 16 year old!
Thanks also for yours and everyone’s encouraging words.
Aiming to pat myself on the back today.
Keep up the good work everyone.

Day 8, London, UK, FD (2nd of B2B)

The scales are still not playing fair, however, my clothes are still loose and with the added exercise I’m toning up – never a bad thing – so I’ll keep plodding along. Yesterday was my first successful Fd in a while, by that I mean there wasn’t a sneaky apple or spoonful of peanut butter or yoghurt – nothing wrong with these choices, but it’s such a slippery slope, my FDs had become closer to 7-800 cals (Peanut butter = calorie bomb) and NFDs weren’t exactly perfect hence, the dreaded PLATEAU!!! ALL my own doing of course, hopefully I’m back on track!!!!

@nesslock2018, I’ve just started to incorporate HIIT into this WOL, as I need to tone up some jiggly bits!!, I had only been walking 30-40mins/day until January and after a year without anything specifically ‘fat-burning’ I had eradicated 35+lbs. I think the general consensus is that exercise is great for heart & mental health, but weight-loss isn’t dependent on it………………. It’s ALL about what you shovel down your throat!!!!!!

@johnnyr, I’ve eaten a few things lately that have also ‘tasted absolutely disgusting’ & been a ‘recipe for instant type 2 Diabetes’ …………..unfortunately I only come to that conclusion AFTER I’ve eaten it!!!!!!!

I hope those who are struggling can regain their mojo, I’ve got mine in my sights, I just can’t keep hold of the wisp of a thing!!!!!
Stay strong folks!!!!

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@flourbaby those scales don’t tell the whole truth – as you’re toning up you may be building muscle which weighs more than fat. So the less jiggly you is toned and beautiful – scales are dim……..I would like some speaking scales rigged to say ‘you look gorgeous today’ ☺️

Day 8 North Wales FD

Day 8…..Florida….FD

Oh, I start out fine but I can’t land on the FD runway, the airport keeps diverting me to the NFD runway. On top of it all, I just realized, I am not doing my 16:8 either, not sure when I got on the 12 hour only fast, and a 12 hour eating hour plane.

Hubby tells me to take a deep breath and relax, Wed starts Lent, so you’ll readjust when sugar and soda are eliminated for it. So, there you have it, my two addictions will be layed to rest. Hopefully allowing me to land this plane on the right runway and find my seat on the wagon.

I’m really looking forward to Lent, last year it really helped me in my new world. So, hopefully it will work this year too!

I talk a lot of smack for someone who tips over while trying to put on their underwear!

Day 8 Leicestershire UK-NFD
Hi @daffodil2010
Been following your forums on the February Monthly Challenge. I have added myself to your spreadsheet and have now plucked up courage to post a comment. Loving the extra boost from this challenge.
Prefer to do 4:3 especially as I am very late back on the wagon from the festive period…too many chocolates in the house…should have made my children take them home with them instead of stuffing my face in January. Oh well, lets see how week 2 unfolds….positive thinking always.

day 6:NFD
day 7:FD
day 8:NFD
struggling with this month already

Hello from NI day 8 slow day

Yesterday wasn’t a full liquid only day as I pre-made a chicken, Chorizo leek and brocolli pie for the family to have tonight as I am out for dinner with my son’s partner (the expectant mum). But when it came out of the oven it smelt so lovely I had a little corner of it. I then had an apple but I believe I still earned and awarded myself a gold star.

I had been saying my son goes to NZ next year, then it was, he goes this year, then it was next month, now its this month! – YIKES! But I am so proud of him deciding this is what he wants to do and going on to do it. We are having a bit of a send off for him tomorrow night with friends and family. May offer to be designated driver – I’ll see how it goes.

@songbirdme – hope you are feeling better and got home safe.

@roo64 – welcome to the family.

@rainbowsmile – hugs ()

@ciren2 – you only fail if you stop trying.

“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.”

Day 8, UK, NFD

Day 8, Rocky Mountains, US, CD

Yesterday’s 800 cals CD morphed into a CD at about 1200 cals. I am just not in FD mode. Will keep trying harder once lent starts. I am glad I am not alone with my struggles. Still on the sugar and dry till Fri wagon. 😊

Have a good day everyone! 🌷🌷🌷

Day 9, Hampshire, UK – FD

Been a mad week….today I realised that I forgot to post yesterday, yesterday was a NFD for me, today is my 3rd FD as I have switched days round this week but wanted to make sure I still did 4:3.

Had a heavy weights session at the gym yesterday (possibly after feeling guilty for having a small KFC meal for lunch, I have been craving fried chicken for weeks and it had to be done, I was proud of myself for getting a small meal but the calories were still sky high!!), I would like to think that 1.5 hours at the gym did it, my apple watch said 850 calories were burnt – it better be right lol

I don’t plan on having fast food all the time as I am changing how I eat but also what I eat, I have never been the type to have lots of fast food but through years of dieting, I have learned to give in to cravings every once in a while before they explode into a binge. I haven’t had fast food for at least 5 months but I still felt a little guilty after…anyways new day today, I still remember the taste of that crunchy chicken so I’m happy 😀

Anyways as a result of the gym yesterday, I am more hungry than usual today. I usually prefer to have my 500 calories in a single meal on FD so I literally fast until dinner and have my calories for dinner but today I got a garden salad from Waitrose for lunch as I was really struggling and my stomach was making too much noise through the meetings, I guess this means a smaller dinner :S

@roo64 welcome, step 1 is to join, step 2 is to complain, step 3 will be to celebrate…that’s how this diet works. We all start by complaining about how hard it is, the hungry days, the cravings but once you start to see the scales shift, you will get the boost which keeps you going. Good luck & ask any questions which come to mind, this forum is great!!

Day 8, Atlanta,GA USA, FD

Day 8, South Wales, FD

@markie99 – thanks for the links to the HIIT programme, going to give it a try – I like the idea of 3 x under 10 mins workouts being sufficient for the week!

Re. hunger – when I was a kid and pestering for snacks in between meals, my mother used to say “if you’re hungry, jump up and down until you’re not, then come back at dinnertime” – it worked. Guessing it’s a bit like HIIT releasing fat stores

Interesting journal article on HIIT at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2991639/

Good luck all fasting today!

Day 8 – SW WA USA – FD

Needing this FD to finish getting rid of NFD indulgences on the past weekend. Hopefully will stay more controlled this weekend. One of my weaknesses is the Russell Stover’s sugar free chocolates. A couple are fine, but more are finding their way into my mouth as are some yummy hazelnuts. They’re all good things but need to be moderated.

@daffodil2010 = quick question, what footwear did you find you needed for your Peru trip? The group we’re going with suggests hiking shoes/boots for part of it at least. We’ll be doing some city walking tours & time at Machu Pichu,Lima & Cusco. I’ve been having some issues with my left foot metatarsal (Sp?) area & I do so want to be enjoying the walking. I’m seeing my chiro for adjustments & also an accupuncturist.

Together we are stronger!

Thanks,, JohnnyR! I am considering not counting calories, so I don’t get obsessed with it! Stay strong! 🙂

Day 8 FD 800cal Oregon USA

I see a lot of fasters but no pocket list. (Sad face…pouts)
Being one of the last to hop on daily due to time zones, and of course my generally lazy disposition…(Smiling)..I humbly nominate someone in either Australia or London (busts up laughing as she secretly means all of the UK) to be in charge of creating pocket lists.

Well anyways…here I am on my third 800ish calorie day of the week. Seems to be helping me manage better. I guess tomorrow morning we will know, won’t we??
It’s the dreaded scale morning for those of you that don’t know my weighing pattern.
Once a week on Fridays after FD’s.

By tomorrow the month will be 1/3 over!

Have a great day everyone, wherever you are. (And even if you don’t start a pocket list) 🙂

Therealwil: Stay strong! I’ve been on a bumpy road this week, too, but I am so determined to enter Spring on the right foot that I refuse to lose sight! I even start browsing the internet for the latest Spring fashions to distract me. I want those fashions to fit me!! LOL Exercise also helps me stay the course. I don’t know why but it keeps me focused better on my diet! 🙂

Rainbowsmile: Sorry to hear about your father!

Day 8 – Massachusetts – NFD

Yesterday’s sushi was yummy. Today I am grabbing dinner with a different friend… busy social time makes it hard for me to watch my NFDs. Tomorrow will be a FD to keep me on track, but then Saturday is more festivities for my friend’s birthday. No wonder it is challenging to lose weight! Not to worry, I will do my best, and maybe even throw in a CD or FD on Sunday.

Hang in there all!

ccco USA Day 8 FD: So far so good! Because I blew my Monday’s FD, I have been doing 16:8 days and FDs all week. Tomorrow I will do a CNFD, eating three controlled meals throughout the day. It helps to troll this site when I begin to feel I have losing control. By the time I am done, the hunger has past. I have pre prepared for meal for breaking my fast in order to keep me from losing it! Last night, I made the mistake of trolling online sites that ultimately disparage what we are doing, including saying we all will gain even more weight when we stop fasting! So I went back to the science sites, which made me feel better! I won’t do that again! Did all my exercising with my personal trainer this morning, so am feeling good. I am disappointed that bad weather prevented me from going to yoga this week but there is still next week! Stay strong! 🙂

Day 8 – Fife, Scotland – FD

If I haven’t lost a wee bit of weight tomorrow morning I’ll be upset. Two days fasting with two days 16:8 in between and a wee cycle as well.
After I’ve weighed in I’ll be eating until Sunday night!!

Rodger

Day 8 UK ?CD/?FD

yesterday ended up as a controlled day, just under 1400 calories. Today’s an accidental OMAD but really hungry. It would be good to get a 2nd FD under my belt this week if I can, but tired and lots still to do today.

Long day at event, not drunk enough water or eaten anything at all but the day went surprisingly well. Got home and just fixed my MRI scan for my broken wrist, 10 days to wait and then I’llknow if i need surgery.

Got a difficult & urgent piece of work left to do tonight – I prepared everything but the most important thing! I definitely need to eat something protein-full & sustaining, hoping to boost my brain and keep my energy going. Trying to summarise 7 years of work into a lively 10 minute presentation – here’s to living hopefully 😀

Day 8 MI, USA FD

Yesterday’s plans blew up due to work emergency, so I had to trudge into work instead of going to health club 😕 (although it was trudging by car instead of by feet). Ate well last night, DH loves rice and makes it with every meal, but I stayed away from that and stuck with baked chicken and veggies, with fruit for dessert. Feeling hungry right now, even with sticking to my increased water intake. Will power through, have to power through!

Thanks @ccco, for the encouragement! Wasn’t able to get torte due to work emergency, told DS we will celebrate this weekend. Hopefully will feel better about splurging after weigh in tomorrow. Now if only DH will get home so I can go to health club!

Have a great evening, everyone🌞