Day 5, Ireland, NFD

Had a good FD yesterday, I had 2 eggs with a handful of spinach and 6 cherry tomatoes for dinner along with a lot of hot drinks so I’m sure it was under 400calories.

Today okay so far, it’s the NFDs and the snacking I struggle with so I am planning a chicken salad for dinner although I have had a few portions of salted peanuts as well as bread and salad at lunchtime so no idea where I am calorie wise.

Good luck to everyone doing lots of 800 days, wish I was so organized and motivated!! i!m just trying to stay on track with 5:2 for now.
Thanks for adding me to pocket list yesterday as still haven’t figured it out on either tablet or phone.

Hi everyone day 5 fD Northern Ireland

Still catching up on posts but I am very humbled with some of the comments to me, a few even brought a tear to my eye, so thank you. You all have been of great support to me and I am so grateful. You are such a wonderful bunch of people, always supportive, ideas and tips shared and with a good mix of humour to make us smile. Warms the cockles of my heart, as they used to say. It’s always nice to see familiar names among the mix, @chipmonk13, its like meeting up with friends you haven’t seen for a while.

I feel I have been talking the talk and slipping backward and forward for so long. So hoping I can begin to walk the walk. Tonight is my first session at the gym with the PT so looking forward to that with a little bit of trepidation thrown in.

My fast last night went well until after going along to a support group for my son we found ourselves on our way home later than expected and with my OH and DS deciding on fish and chips – my bowl of homemade vegetable soup waiting at home seemed less than appealing. I held out until the smell over took me and they both offered me a little of each of their portions. So I have to get real and accept that a smaller portion is probably acceptable in real life and much better than having a full portion of fish and chips all to myself.

I have just ordered the Fast800 book and have printed off some of the recipes that have been mentioned on previous pages in this challenge.

keep up the good work everyone – remember you are amazing! Believe you can and you are half way there x

Day 5 supposed to be a FD but wasn’t even close! Portugal

I’m not sleeping so well and I think this affects my focus. I just seemed to be hungry all day! Managed a 5k run, though, so at least that’s something. Here’s hoping for a FD tomorrow.

Day 5 – Eastern WA USA – FD

New snow over night but not a big blizzard. We haven’t had much snow this year so we need it. The wind blew it into my covered area by my main door. I need to buy a suitable broom to take care of outside snow and debris that blows in. I’m keeping busy so the hours go by without too much attention to food. I’m definitely exploring more herbal teas to keep warm on my mainly water fast days. I’m at about 42.5 hours of a 60-62 or so hour fast. Planning to break the fast at about 10:00 tomorrow.

@missybear – hope you’ve been enjoying your birthday!

@snowflake56 – @songbirdme mentioned what half and half is. You may have something similar, but just call it something else. I’ve switched over to using real cream, called heavy whipping cream here, as I’ve switched over to keto because cream is lower carb.

@shinything – I don’t remember exactly what you’re suffering with regarding your shoulder. I know that for a season one of my shoulder’s really lost mobility. I couldn’t even close my bra in the usually fashion but had to turn it around to the front. It hurt to toss in my purse into the passenger seat as I got into the car… for me a combination of a chiropractor who had special training in shoulders, and a therapeutic massage person did the trick over several months. We determined that I probably had a small rotator cuff tear years prior and that scar tissue had built up. They had to break down the scar tissue, which was painful so did it bit by bit. I’m so glad I did it as I kept from having surgery. It’s still well; just need to stretch and on occasion get a tune-up. I hope you get yours taken care of well.

Day 5 Pocket list:

@judyjudes Fast800
@daffodil2010 Fast800
@diggly Fast800
@michelinme
@flourbaby Fast800
@basyjames Fast800
@ccco Fast800
@northerndawn
@ab 805
@annemarilyn

Day 5, Rocky Mountains, US, FD 800 cals

After a CD yesterday I managed another 800 cals FD, did 20:4. Closed kitchen at 3pm.
Snowy and cold outside. Still need to take the dog for his evening walk. Then need to walk to Qigong or have my DH drive me. It is snowing, it is quite slippery and I don’t want to fall again. Did that a few days ago. Luckily I did not really hurt myself.

Hope everyone has/had a good Thursday! 😊😊😊

Day 6, NSW AUSTRALIA
12.10 pm Wednesday
Hi everyone

Well it’s been a long time since my last post, have been lurking in the background reading all your interesting posts.
I find it difficult to answer each post, but think of you all and wonder what you are all up to very often.

I restarted yoga today – it’s been 7 months so today was a fresh start. Feels so good. Our teacher is just wonderful.

In that 7 months, I’ve managed to put on 3kg, so haven’t gone totally AWOL, but it’s time to get back on the wagon and give my health a better effort on my part. The challenge will be interesting! Have to get in touch with FD all over again! 😃

This weekend, Friday to Sunday, our inclusive extended family are staying in cabins at Riverwood Downs – a large rural property with a river, just what we all need for a relaxing couple of days.

My OH continues to get better each day, just wonderful; my dear Dad, at 86, continues to be a delight and pleasure to have around, though his care does limit what we can do at times! Wouldn’t have it any other way.

Still feel relaxed after my yoga session this morning!

I’m looking forward to jumping back on this thread, when able, and taking in all the wonderful experiences of each and every one of you – I’ll continue to read often!

Enjoy whatever you are getting up to and bye for now xx

Day 6 – Melbourne AUS – FD
Day 5 – NFD (200 cal under TDEE!!! That never happens!!)
Day 4 – FD

Work and life have been very busy so reading and posting when I can, and carrying the support of the forum when I can’t.

Had a very intense gym session this morning, and a very sensible NFD yesterday, so the hunger feels like it’s settled in for the day – but pushing through the FD, might allow myself an extra 100cal to get me through to tonight’s netball game…we’ll see!

@daffodil2010 your social calendar sounds like a minefield – good work pushing the reset, and good luck with the Fast800! I’m not yet game to give it a go. I’ve actually started turning down cake, and grabbing a coffee instead – just because I’m not eating it, doesn’t mean I’m celebrating any less…!!! Sounds like it all worked out perfectly for you anyway 😊
@missybear and @flourbaby happy birthday!!! Hope the celebrations are fun for both of you!!
@cornish-jane I feel the same on NFD’s, and it feels like January is almost harder to navigate than December! Together we are stronger, and will get over the yo-yo!
@ciren2 I’ve been doing the same with the new book – it’s certainly helped me be more mindful of the refined carbs in my diet, hope it helps you in the motivation stakes, there’s a spot with your name on it on the wagon!
@shinything definitely recommend seeing a Physio or osteopath to help – rehab exercises definitely help soft tissue issues!
@emma1202 I have been trying to commit to 5 days sugar free per week (started out Monday to Thursday…baby steps right?!) and now some weeks it’s 6 days. My arvo sugar/choc cravings have virtually disappeared (which I still find shocking) and it’s helped me be mindful of all the sugar I was consuming. Allowing the weekend means I don’t feel totally deprived, and after a few weeks of it I don’t always feel compelled to eat it on weekends!!
@arelkade welcome back!

Day 6 Pocket List:
@gretta

Day 6 Wellington, NZ, NFD

Happy birthday @missybear, and I think @flourbaby – and anyone else having a birthday around this time.

@coda – good luck at the gym – it’s not something I can commit to, so I wish you well. Fish and chips always seems like a good idea, but when I eat it I’m always sorry afterwards!

Am trying to manage 3 NFDs while the kids are here and have an FD planned for tomorrow the day before they leave, so we’ll see! Just had a big family lunch and haven’t managed to catch up with everyone’s posts, but go well!

Day 5 California NFD

I was originally planning to do a 16:8 today but I was hit by an unexpected nauseous feeling so I had to eat a little breakfast. I’m definitely finished in the kitchen for today as the sink and drain pipe have parted ways unexpectedly making the kitchen very wet and unusable for the foreseeable future!

Day 6 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD Fast800

Quick check in as super busy. Dad is getting depressed again in hospital and wants out so my family and I need to up our game and get the house accessible quickly. My sister and I are going in to him tonight to tell him what we have been doing with the house. Then on Saturday, all being well, we will try to get him home for a visit to show him what we have done.

It will get him out if hospital for a while and hopefully give him faith that we are NOT leaving him to rot in convalescence. So stressful though. There are 7 of us siblings still alive, but two have gone into cave mode now 😨

In preparation I have portable food with me for the day, no EFS today for sure.

Have a great Wednesday

Day 6 – Ireland – FD
Dry til Fri February (weekends are too busy!) Sugar free.
Bread and Crisp clampdown🤞

Good morning all!
Sorry to hear you kitchen woes @rafiki44 and to hear about your dad’s depressed form daffodil2010 – hopefully seeing all the work you have all done will cheer him up at the weekend 👍

I managed b2b through yesterday and will try for a FD again today…

Pocket list for today:
@elektron (800)
@daffodil (800)
@jaifaim

Onward and downward ⬇️

Day 6, London, UK, FD800

@basyjames there’s nothing better than sharing this path!!! At least I know someone will grab my hand before I take the dangerous detour route paved in chocolate with a biscuit bridge to cross that river of wine!!!! We really could be twins, because it’s funny you should mention the menopause, over the Xmas hols I, 100%, thought the hot flashes had begun, along with the sleepless nights and increasing waist ……………………………. Only to figure out it was entirely due to overconsumption (gorging!!) of carbs in its many magnificent & dangerous forms ……………………………. Cake, bread, biscuits & booze!!!!!!

@debster251, I’m a horizon & ‘Trust me’ addict too!!! I appear super knowledgeable to my friends regarding health, nutrition & exercise. I’m sure they’re bored …………………………….. but I’m the one getting slimmer & healthier!!!!

@gretta, lovely post, thanks for B’day wishes, I’m getting a min 2 weeks of Fast800 under my belt before celebrations (begin!!) on 24th!!! …………………… It took a little while for the translation to kick in, all it required was the accent (done badly, no doubt!!) …………….. ‘arvo’ = ‘afternoon’.

@rafiki44, I suppose the silver lining will be that the kitchen door is firmly closed!!!!

@daffodil2010, portable food for the win, as you know, planning is the key to this WOL. I hope your dads spirits get lifted with your visit, I know there’s no place like home, but there’s a lot to be said for 24hr nursing in hospital!!!

My FD800’s are still going well, lots of soups and enormous salads planned, I even have a glass of red scheduled for Sunday – just the one though!!! I’ve also managed 3 days of the 30 Day shred but I’ll skip tonight as I have a yoga class. We’ll see how the weekend pans out as that’s my ‘tricky’ time, but knowing it’s not forever and 800cals is a lot when you include heaps of veg should keep me honest!!!!

Stay strong folks!!!!

Day 6 USA (Illinois) NFD

It’s hard not to want to eat when the weather is cold, and we have had lots of a “real winter” this season. Doing okay though.

@northerndawn – you are so right about ice. At least people did seem smart and lots of us stayed home, schools got out early, etc. I have 3 meetings in town this morning (main town is 10 miles away, I live in a small village) so I will wait until all the salt has done its work this morning.

I need to read up more on the FD800 benefits, but then again, I am content at maintenance, and I think that is more for losing. Am I right?

Onward and downward.

Day 6 Canton OH 800FD
Day 3/21 day challenge
Day 2 progress report:
Steps: 15,027
TRE: 16:8
Calories: 802
Alcohol: Zilch
Sugar: ~

I drizzled some homey on my oven baked bacon wrapped chicken thighs, does that count as eating sugar? I am going to say not because I also ate half an apple

@flourbaby I believe it’s official and you are my twin. It boggles my mind how similar our experiences and struggles are; Cake, bread, biscuits and booze over the holidays? ALL ME!! And you are right 800 calories is a lot when you are mostly eating veggies – too much actually; so very doable. I will be looking for you over the next 21 days for some much needed support and hand holding 🙂 we can’t let each other down – no pressure LOL

@judyjudes thanks for the link. I can totally relate. I have been doing really well over the last year or so – give or take an EFS here and there but nothing too serious. After throwing caution to the gallows in January, here I sit 10 epic pounds above the top of my maintenance range with clothes that feel a bit to snug for comfort, and this happened over the course of 3 weeks! It was fun while it lasted, the aftermath – not so much.

Day 6 pocket list:
@elektron (800)
@daffodil (800)
@jaifaim
@judyjudes (800)
@basyjames (800)
@flourbaby (800)
@yellowandblue
Stay strong folks, summer is coming!

Day 6 – North Carolina – NFD

Good day yesterday. Landed just above my TDEE but managed okay and I got my work out in so that’s a win.

OH made the most delicious Indian butter chicken from a new cookbook from the lady who wrote Against All Grains so it was GF and dairy free. I have zero issues with either gluten or dairy but our son has Celiac disease and I want to try the recipes before sending the book to him. It was DELICIOUS and healthy if anyone is interested. https://againstallgrain.com/2018/09/12/eat-what-you-love-cookbook-sneak-peek-instant-pot-indian-butter-chicken/

I have been trying to fast 13 to 16 hours even on NFDs but I can’t decide if my drinking tea with stevia in fact breaks the fast. It has zero calories so it would seem that it’s a “no”. But while it’s organic 100% stevia, it’s still a substance so that might be making it a “yes”. I need a scientist on speed dial 😜

@daffodil2010, sending you warm thoughts about your dad and all the work you have to do. Your dad is so lucky to have you!

Thank you @judyjudes for the article. I love the words “conscious monitoring”. Such a good way to think of it. Not obsessing over food, but also not ignoring our food choices seems so healthy to me.

@flourbaby, @basyjames, and @michelinme, your healthy choices (and workouts!) are totally inspiring me! I so relate to your food temptations… Together we are definitely stronger!

@debster251 thank you for the hand holding. I so appreciate it! Happy to be on this journey together! It makes it more doable for sure! And good luck on the endoscopy. Not super fun…

@gretta, Baby steps is better than no steps 😋I’m going to follow your example and just add days over the next few weeks.

Day 6 Minnesota, USA CFD?

Good FD yesterday under 450 cals. I’ve read all the great and inspirational posts and intended to comment, but DD just called and needs me to babysit the little girls while she goes to the Doctor. So, I’m not sure if I’ll have them for supper, or if I’ll be able to fast today, as planned. I’m trying not to eat until supper time at around 5:30 PM. It’s 1:30 PM about now.

Off to childproof a bit, as the 2 and 1/2 year old is so active and lately into everything. I don’t feel like saying no to her today, so it’s just easier to put everything away.

Stay strong everyone, and I am loving the “regimens” that people are putting in place to decrease sugar and wine, and temptation in general!

Day 6 – Eastern WA USA – NFD

Made it through the FD to 62 1/2 hours, but I was having some intestinal aches. I thought maybe eating would help but it didn’t after all. Think I’ll be skipping my line dancing tonight to stay close to the restroom. This hasn’t happened to me before. Maybe it’s just a little bug that happened to coincide with the end of the fast.

@flourbaby – belated or ongoing birthday greetings! Sounds like you’ll be celebrating on the 24th. Enjoy!

@emma1202 – you asked whether stevia in the tea would break the fast. From the gleanings I’ve made from Dr. Jason Fung, it depends on your fasting goal. If your goal is weightloss, you’ve not broken your fast. If your goal is autophagy, than yes. On autophagy, he says only water, herbal teas, black coffee, and salt; but no sweetners.

@ciren2 – you say you came home starving. I was wondering if you’re staying hydrated throughout your day. Sometimes we’re thirsty when we have “hunger pangs”. I know on FDs especially drinking plenty is essential.

I’ve heard from my cousins being “snowbirds” in southern Arizona & California. So I need to get my act together and hopefully head out to join them by the end of the week if possible. Not sure how long I’ll be gone. Will still try to eat as Keto -LCHFMP as I can as I go.

Glad we’re on the journey encouraging each other as we go!

Day 7 NSW Australia FD
12.50pm Thursday

Hi everyone
Thank you for all your welcoming comments – much appreciated xx

Just checking in!

Day 7 Pocket List: please copy and paste if you are fasting today

@arelkade

Enjoy whatever you are getting up to and bye for now xx

Day 7 New Zealand – FD

Great start – NOT. Forgot to weigh myself on the 1st, then went away for the weekend and had three extra days off, so now finally back at work and ready to get into this months challenge. Have to write off the first week of February as all NFD’s. Doing a water fast today to get back on track.

Day 7 – Melbourne AUS – NFD

Had a 700cal FD yesterday, a bit more than planned, but the tummy just wasn’t satisfied after my tofu stir fry so added some Greek yoghurt and frozen raspberries.

Trying to stay lower carb for the next few days in preparation for the honeymoon. Weighed in at 69kg this morning so almost at feb goal, and almost at the very top of maintenance range.

Hoping to not go crazy on holiday, plenty of good options in Japan (love sashimi and miso soup!) but I do love to indulge in food and wine/saké, especially given it’s our honeymoon, so we’ll see. Can just jump back on the 5:2 and reset upon return if it doesn’t end up going that way! So count me in for the March challenge 😋

@flourbaby haha yes arvo=afternoon (not to be confused with avo=avocado!!!) good luck with the fast800, you’ll definitely be due for a celebration then!! I may have to give it a go after the honeymoon, have a wedding two weeks after I get back and not much room to grow in the dress I’m wearing.
@michelinme what willpower!! 💪🏼

Day 7 – Ireland – CD
Dry til Fri February (weekends are too busy!) Sugar free.
Bread and Crisp clampdown🤞

I managed b2b2b but honestly it was 500/800/800 – hopefully it will stand to me this week… visited family last evening and managed to resist birthday cake temptation in one house and treats in the other… for some reason yesterday people were offering me delicious food at every turn…

@ciren2 as @michelinme said, you are so strong to be able to check in to the forum even when you are finding it difficult to fast..💪. You’ll get back there when it’s right for you… you are so active anyway!
@gretta it sounds like you are well set up for your honeymoon now. Hope you enjoy every minute of your special trip!
@cornish-jane your little b&b sounds gorgeous! I love Cornwall and can just imagine the scene 💕

I need to get back on my bike but this cold and wet weather is not inspiring me much…last year I wasn’t feeling so so precious and was out in all weather…

Onward and downward ⬇️

Day 7. UK. Fast800

Good Morning All 🙂

Closed my belly at 734cals @17:30hrs. Insomnia becoming a problem. I was wide awake but shattered at 01:00 hrs. I’ve trued magnesium spray, camomile tea etc. I do sometimes have a coffee with 1tbs of cream at about 17:30, so maybe stop that! Also I think I will save 100-150 cals for a healthy snack at 21:00hrs and see if that helps. Will move my late lunch to even later or miss it altogether as I want to continue TRE.

This is my 3rd week or thereabouts of Fast800. I knew my weight loss would slow down. However I’m up a smidgeon this morning. I’ll keep going though as I also realise weight loss isn’t linear.

@basyjames It’s so frustrating that the weight returns so quickly after minor indiscretions but takes much longer to lose again! I wish you a speedy loss of those pesky pounds.

@emma1202 Thank you for the chicken curry recipe. It sounds delicious.

@ciren2 Don’t be so hard on yourself, your work is heavy and energy intensive. It might be a case of you’ve been giving what your body needs in these cold months. I agree that any healthy eating plan is far more easier in the warmer months …. fingers crossed not too long to wait.

@northerndawn what a great FD @450 cals! Hope you’re stillenjoying your grandbabies.

@michelinme You’ll enjoy the Fast800 book. Very inspiring.

@AnneMarylin what an awesome fast at 62.5 hrs!

@gretta Not long now until Japan! The countdown begins!

@cornish-jane I’m about 2kgs away from the 7kg club….I cant wait to join you! Your little b&b sounds lovely but I’d struggle with your bullocks though, I was once stampeded by a herd of cows 🐮. Still feel anxious around cows, bullocks etc.

@daffodil2010 You have been a fantastic support to your father, you are very lucky to have each other in your life. Such love and devotion shines through.

Right I’m off now to pick paint for the decorator to paint the walls.

Peace & Love

Day 7 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FD

Having thoroughly enjoyed my birthday celebrations I’m clambering back on the wagon for my Thursday FD. It will be interesting to see if today is difficult after eating bread, cake, chocolate, etc…..suffice to say I won’t be stepping on the scales anytime soon.

Just got to keep on keeping on…….with 5:2……not chocolate scoffing 🙂

Day 7 CD

Good OMAD FD yesterday came in under 800 calories despite post-supper cheese & tomatoes.

Delighted with my freezer-full of very tasty FD stews – yay for preparation! Last night tried the Indian-spiced one plus some disappointing frozen cauliflower dhal on the side. Increasingly I’m finding that I simply prefer food that’s cooked from scratch – it tastes better and generally has fewer calories.

Today I woke up with no energy but with enought time for gentle chores, yoga & brief meditation. Need to write an agenda then head out for lunchtime & afternoon meetings in town. Such a heavy week but I’m glad to be catching up with the backlog and feeling more balanced – it’s all in the preparation! An early night is definitely on the cards – I’m trying to practice proper self care rather than sugar/carbs and staying up late to have time off. Feel as tho I’m a slow learner but some things take a while to build up, clearly 🙂

@cornish-jane Love the sound of your tiny B&B, and the bullocks are an added bonus! So glad you found a great yoga teacher – and how fabulous to see yourself reflected back with new eyes 🙂 Testimony to your effort & endurance over a long time. I’m just back practicing my daily adapted yoga after a longer than ever before break with illness. I can really feel the difference – both in how hard things are now and in the benefit. I’m mindful of the *notice but don’t judge* approach, just being with how it’s going… Now Following the gentle stretches with a guided meditation course on strengthening self-compassion…. being with where I am 🙂

Good luck to all fasting today – here’s to a day of wise and helpful choices x