Markie99: I just read your post (with amusement)! I get it! I can’t get up off the floor anymore either but I do yoga. All the yoga studios around here now have warnings on their classes that if you can’t get off the floor, don’t take this class!!! LOL Well, I found a chair yoga class that I love. Great teacher! I used to make fun of chair yoga without even knowing what it really is. Stupid me. It’s wonderful! I am now doing that 2 days a week and loving it. I feel so good afterwards. I also have a personal trainer who works with me 5 days a week, although on Friday I had to tell him that I have to eliminate 3 of my exercises where I lift weights over my head. Doggone arthritis! I usually walk, too, but it’s too cold here now. Instead I am rowing on my rowing machine 5 days a week. That feels so good on my back. Weekends are a break! No FDs and no exercise. My poor body needs a break. I do believe that exercise helps in weight loss. When you build muscle, your metabolism works faster. That’s why men lose weight faster than women. They have more muscle to begin with! At least that’s the consensus here in the States. I also feel better with exercise. Have a great day!

Rainbowsmile: I don’t know what’s wrong with you today but I hope things pick up! 🙂

Hello!

I am new here and also new to fasting. I just started this month with 16:8 fasting, but before this, I was 2 weeks on a 1600kcal/day diet (high protein/ mod carbs/ mod fat).

My first couple of days are being less bad that I thought. I also am eating more or less 1500kcal/day now, which is appropriate for a moderate weight loss for my body type, and again, I rearranged my macros. Now I am on a high protein, high fat, and low carbs “diet”. I used to crave so many sweets and sugary treats like cake and chocolate (absolutely favs), but since I changed the macro ratio, I am feeling much better. No cravings! I am also a pastry chef, which makes everything so much more difficult, but guess what? I am learning to overcome my impulses with the fasting.

Also I must say I was afraid to work out on my second day, thinking I would collapse because of not having anything in my stomach. But, surprise!! I could train even better! And that because I usually train hard for my legs, like heavy squats and deadlifts.

Of course, it is still very very early to say anything, but I just have positive things to point out.

Here you can see some details:

Details: 149cm (yes, I am tiny!)
Weight: 57kg
Fat percentage: +- 30%

Happy fasting everyone and carry on!

Day 3 – NFD – Oklahoma USA

I feel so bad I forgot to check in yesterday. I didn’t FORGET but every time I thought about it I was driving! I have drill this weekend and I am really hoping the weight loss kicks in soon, these MED pants are TIGHT… hot pants!

I have done well eating today, coffee with half and half and grilled chicken salad for lunch but I promised my daughter Thai for dinner and I LOVE massaman so I will need to show some restraint.

Happy fasting/feasting!!

Days 2 and 3 NFD. Lots of damage done the last two days. must try harder!

Day 3/4/NFD/Melbourne Australia

Welcome to all our new friends. I’d love to reply individually but i’m rather time poor this week. Hoping life will take a more leisurely pace next week.

Today’s weight is 1.5kg below my goal weight. I’ve been below goal for nearly 3 years now! I’m firmly in the reformed eaters club but very aware I need to be mindful. Especially with 🍷🍷🍺🍺 because it releases the dreaded 🧀🐲. I’m loving my latest obsession cooking in the style of Yotam Ottolenghi. My goal is to increase the variety of vegetables in my daily diet and to reduce meat. It’s also helping me tackle the huge pile of zucchini/courgettes! My peas and beans failed but I can sure grow zucchini!

Have a wonderful day everyone. Planning to watch the Super Bowl tomorrow with our American friends.

Day 3 North Wales NFD.

@onahealthyhigh I love Ottolenghi. I have all of his books. Sitting here with a glass of red relaxing. Have a good weekend everyone. X

Markle99: I love that you can do all that and be 69 yo. I myself turn 68 this year. I personally think that exercise is the key to staying youthful as we age. WTG! I read somewhere that Californians think that everything can be resolved with yoga and a beach. Haha! Maybe they are on to something! Have a great day! 🙂

DAY 3- Budapest, NFD

I lost 1 lb yay!

Today was going great until dinner 🙁 I didn’t have a chance to eat until really late, and then I had too much food. But tomorrow is a FD! I’m starting to really look forward to these FDs, I think it’s a good chance for the body to rest and get a break.

question to everyone: do we update the weight on the spreadsheet now (as we go along and lose a bit of weight), or do we just update it at the end?

Day 3 – USA (Utah visiting) – FD

Marking a 500-800 calorie day today. Our daugher, who I am visiting here in UT, is dating a doctor. He said this virus I have will take 2 weeks to work its way out (he has seen about 100 patients with it in the last month) and to eat chicken soup. Just had that for lunch. Trader Joe’s makes a good quick one.

Onward and downward.

Day 3 Belfast NFD🐢🎂🤐

Woke to beautiful blue skies and took pup for a walk on the beach. I watched Dr M’s programme on Wednesday and have decided to do his 5min work out along with my planks. The problem with that is I’m knackered after the minute running fast on the spot! A project to work on I think.
@daffodil how exciting! I’d better not mention that to OH. He got rid of his motor bike 30 or so years ago, but he still hankers after those trips. I’m actually surprised he hasn’t dropped hints to buy one now he is semi retired! Where have you taken your award-winning photos? Would you post a couple?
@CornishJane – what a difference a few hundred miles makes! Our daffs have no intention of flowering yet, although we have a few primulas giving a bit of colour. What will survive pup is another story! I’m very mindful that daffodil bulbs are poisonous, so if she starts to dig them up, I’ll have to get rid of them.
Great quote @igorek
@markie99 you do a great work out. I totally relate to your post – even up to 5 year ago, I felt I was I almost invincible. Getting up and down from the floor is something I also work at, along with balance. I clean my teeth balancing on one foot at a time.Dr. M’s latest programme dealt with simple exercises at home to keep fit, like getting up and down from a chair, which I have incorporated into my routine.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05w69pz

@michelinme – what a disappointing match the Scots played. There was a lot of hype about the team beforehand and sooner or later it has to be their moment. And as for Ireland, what a narrow escape!
Good luck @ Daffodil hope you win!
@happymargo – how good that you and OH are working in tandem.
@ccco – many of us follow a 16:8 routine. I can really recommend it. I used to eat breakfast even though I wasn’t hungry. In fact if I’m honest, I never really felt hunger until I started this WOL. I now never eat breakfast.
@bert – interesting MIL conversation. My OH and my mum got on so well. He was quite wicked to her and she loved it. One Halloween, she can to visit and he bought her a broomstick so she could ‘visit her friends’. She was in stitches. One of the many reasons we miss her.
@diana123 – sounds like you have a wonderful life
@ionamaus – use the spreadsheet just how you like. It’s really just a motivational tool.

Onwards and downwards

Hello from Ni day 3 slow day

Today went well – all under control – said no to a chocolate biscuit after dinner (win). Took Dad to visit his SIL and then to an old friend he hasn’t seen in a while. They enjoyed reminiscing and looking at old photos. It was late when I got home and I enjoyed a small glass of wine.

@debster251- have you tried tabata training? I have some downloads on an mp3 (had them for years) you can have different periods of time 30/30, 20/10 or 60/30. You pick an activity ie running on spot, star jumps or mountain climbers etc. You run as fast for 20 seconds, rest (slow march) for 10 seconds x 8 times. I’m sure you can still find them to download as they count everything out for you. I can tell you by the third or 4th session that 10 seconds gets quicker and quicker. I have promised myself I will start some exercise this month – will maybe lookout the mp3?

@lumat – we all have low moments – tomorrow is another day, dust yourself down but whatever you do – don’t give up.

Day 3 – SW WA USA – NFD

So enjoying the weekend after a full week. Also enjoyed catching up on 7 pages of posts on this wonderful forum.

@daffodil2010 – I was locked out too but now can get back into the spreadsheet. Thanks for fixing it. I’m not very spreadsheet savvy, but I think there’s something to click on so that the names stay visible when we scroll to the right to input data. That way we can be sure to input on the right line. @mjrbc44 maybe you know how to explain it because I think last month the names stayed visible even as we filled in further to the right.

@@RedRockGirl & @mjrbc44 – maybe the ACV is helping keep me pretty regular. I do 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar in warm water with one pkg of stevia most mornings & it helps with digestion. I hear it’s also an anti-inflamatory and more.

@happymargo – it sounds wonderful at your house with your hubby on board. I’m happy for you!

@songbirdme – hoping that bug bites the dust soon. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for some chicken soup at Trader Joe’s. Hadn’t thought to look there. I did make some homemade a little while ago that definitely hit the spot.

Together we are stronger folks!

ccco USA NFD: Just completed my NFD. I went well! As long as I prepare pre-paid meals for the evening, I should do well! I guess because I am tired in the evening, there is too much chance of going over, if I make those meals in the evening. Tomorrow is another NFD! Good night, everyone!

Day 4 NSW Australia FD
Hi everyone – hope you are all enjoying your Sunday. We have been having much needed showers of rain today, though mostly sunny. The dams are getting low – oh well, it is Summer!
Thank you Daffodil for opening our spreadsheet.
Enjoy whatever you are getting up to today and bye for now!

Day 4 Belfast NFD
The scales are up 4 lbs despite no sugar, no alcohol and mindful eating on my NFDs. Feeling a bit grumpy about that. Back to the drawing board.

Thank you @coda. I googled that and there is a web site and more which I’ll read after posting. I’ll look into that. I always had good strength particularly in my legs but I’m concerned that I’m losing it very quickly and feel I need to do something about it.
@Markie Lol! Am trying to progress to the dancer pose but am afraid my teeth mightn’t get cleaned properly!

Sitting watching the sunrise as I post. The sky is bathed in a pink glow. Mmmm

Remember:
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT LOSING THE WEIGHT; IT’S ABOUT LOSING THE LIFESTYLE AND MINDSET THAT GOT YOU THERE” Steve Maraboli

Day 4, London, UK, NFD (CD),

The Malbec went down soooo smoothly last night, but it wasn’t entirely necessary, I was well on the way to a CD just under TDEE, but the wine pushed me over. I think sticking to the ‘Dry ‘til Fri’ pledge will be a doddle!!!

@madamedelioness, personally, I call that “releasing the dragon” whether it’s an apple, a biscuit and once it happened with 1 single solitary baby plum tomato, no bigger than the end of my thumb!!!!! As soon as that 1st ‘thing’ crosses my lips and enters my tummy, the dragon is awakened and screaming, roaring, grumbling for more, More, MORE!!!! THIS is why I try not to release the dragon until as late as possible on any day whether fasting or not!!!

@rainbowsmile, sorry to hear you’re under the weather, ……………………… but seriously, cauliflower craving??????

LOL @ciren2, Sooooooo ……….. you’ve got new fancy scales, ok, ………………. but you don’t want to know your weight, ok, ………………………..so you’re weighing in kilos, ok too, ………………… ‘cause they mean nothing to you anyway!!!!!!!!!!! Too, too funny!!!!!

Congratulations @happymargo, I’m glad you finally have an IF buddy!!! I could highlight the differences between the learning curve of women vs that of men …………….. but no need to state the obvious!!!!!

I just saw an advert for the British Heart Foundation, they’re asking people to raise money by doing a #DECHOX, so one month (March) chocolate free!!! Chocolate has never been my problem, even dry months aren’t too difficult, but biscuits, bread or cake??? I’m not sure I could do an ENTIRE month without!!!!

Finish the weekend strong, strong, strong everyone!!!!

Day 4: Gloucestershire, NFD.
@bigviking…like you, strangely looking forward to my (2nd) fast day tomorrow…to see if I can really do it!
@flourbaby: Ha…Ha I have my methods!!!

Day 4 – London – FD

I had to make today a FD because I’m travelling with work for a couple of days from tomorrow. Sunday is our day for brunch and roast dinner here. Missing out is hard!! My family think I’m bonkers .
Is anyone else fasting today? Need moral support!!

Day 4 Brisbane, Australia

FD
Had the best FD yet. Didnt eat till dinner and then had vege soup and an egg. Working late this evening so will have an egg before I go to bed so I can sleep.
Not hungry at all but there were jam and shortbread biscuits at work and I reached for one before thinking. Just that old habit of seeing and eating without any relation to thinking about what I eat. Resisted, so that made me feel strong. The thought of NFD a tomorrow and having toast late morning got me through.

Day 4 Newcastle UK NFD 🇬🇧.
A bit up and down this week. No nights out next week so exercise and focused NFD, looking for a good weight loss next Sunday.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Day 4 – USA – NFD

@rainbowsmile, I am now in the shoes you were in almost a year ago! Dance for the tribe!!!

Day 4 – NFD. Michigan, USA

Good morning all from snowy Michigan!

@bert1802 thank you for the information, that is great to hear. I would struggle without that coffee😴

I was talking to DH last night, and think I may have gotten him to join me. We both used to be quite fit and active, but 22+ years of married life and three kids added a few too many pounds. Time to reverse that!

Off to brave the snow to the health club and a workout, which I haven’t done in a long time! Have a great day everyone🤗

Day 4 NFD Stevensville Maryland USA today I won’t have a CD because it is Super Bowl Sunday, having wings mac and cheese and snacking on dips and chips. Will still drink lots of water and tomorrow is a FD and I am feeling good about my measurements. I give up on the scale one day 137 next day 140 who cares as long as my clothes fit better and my measurements are going downward.

We rise by lifting others

Day 4, UK, NFD

So far so good eating wise today, I think I should stay within limits 🙂 . Like few others here, I’m looking forward the FD tomorrow. Weight is still the same, hopefully that will change downwards in time 🐢

For all who are going to be watching it, enjoy the Super Bowl ⚾ 😀