Day 26 – Lake district UK – FD

Good morning everyone

@snowflake56 – Step back and see how you go, you can always return and we’d be glad to see you, take care of yourself.
@cateaus – Isn’t it great to see that needle pointing at a smaller number!
@michelinme – post holiday weight will soon go and good luck with the dentist.

Plenty of spare seats on the wagon this morning, come and practice for lent.
Sun is shining and not raining, I misread the weather yesterday it turned quickly and got caught in a squall miles from shelter out on the estuary, got a real soaking!

Take care all

Pocket list day 26
@i-hate-lettuce
@lilymartin

Day 26 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

A somewhat erratic NFD yesterday. I felt like I was coming down with a cold too, but I think I killed it in its tracks – with rum & coke😳. Don’t know what happened with ‘dry til Fri’, but I really need to get myself in check. I WILL do my 3 FDs this week!

So it’s a Happy Humpy Fast Day today! 🐫🐪

Pocket List – Day 26 🍏
@lilymartin
@i-hate-lettuce
@judyjudes
@funshipfreddie

Day 26, London UK, FD,

Yesterday’s FD didn’t go to plan, more of a CD really, my downfall? ………………………………. Not locking the kitchen door after dinner, having chestnuts & cashew nuts in the house and not drinking the required 3L of water to drown my own personal dragon!!!

Today was supposed to be a NFD as I’m getting back on the wagon by keeping it simple with bog standard 5:2 & sticking to 500cals, perhaps that’s what derailed me yesterday. The 500cals seems miniscule now, but when I started it was a doddle, then I slowly started justifying going up to 800cals which, to coin a phrase, released my “inner warthog” being ridden by my carb dragon!!! Back to basics, I’ve just talked myself into guaranteeing today WILL be a FD!!!

@snowflake56, take care of yourself, there’s no need to force yourself to stick to fasting or to this forum, but if you feel the need to get back on the wagon we’ll be here!!!

@funshipfreddie, abstinence seems to be my only key to success, although I’m sure I could rationalize that rum & coke cure!!! Working a 3 day week meant I was viewing Thursday night as my Friday and Monday evening as my Sunday …………………….. nothing wrong with a drink on the evening you finish work for the weekend & who doesn’t have a drink with Sunday lunch!!! So I was drinking from Thursday to Monday with justification!!!! I believe that’s the reverse of what ‘normal people’ do, since I was only actually dry for 2 days Tuesday & Wednesday!!!! Now I try (my very, very best!!) not to drink at home, so now I’m continuously begging people to invite me out!!!!

The struggle is real people, but we just have to keep the faith, there really isn’t another option, so ……………………………
Teresa of Avila: “Patient endurance attains to all things.”

Day 26 UK CD

Yesterday evening I made yummy healthier pancakes with gluten free oats, banana, egg, raw cacao, baking soda and agave syrup. 84 calories a pop… x5! Unsurprisingly puffy today after yesterday’s pancakes – it doesn’t take much grain for me.

I’m glad Lent is here and decided to keep it simple w sugar, and a more conscious effort to have 3 or 4 vegan days a week. Also taking up daily yoga & meditation, l0 mins each. Small consistent is so much more doable than big occasional!

Off to set up the March challenge – is anyone up for looking after the spreadsheet?

@snowflake56 sorry to see you go, I love your daily wisdom. But really important to do what works for you. Take care x

whatever today brings, go gently.

USA Day 26 CD

Day 26 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Monday’s FD went well and will be my last FD of February. DH’s birthday tomorrow so treats are in order. Briefly considered bringing FD forward to today but just don’t feel like it and I won’t kid myself that I will fast over the weekend. So weighed myself for the record and delighted to report that weight is unchanged from the start of February….I consider this an achievement after my birthday celebrations. Maintenance requires control but is so worth the effort.

I will be busy over the next few days and probably won’t get time for the forum until my next FD on Monday so just want to wish you all a great finish to the month.

@ciren2 thank you so much for hosting February 💐

Day 26, Cheshire UK NFD

Checking in. Having a quiet day today. Took dogs for a long walk and now cooking some chicken for later.

Good luck to everyone fasting today.

Happy Wednesday

Day 26, md US, NFD

Thank you, @songbirdme @ciren2 and @ccco

I like the idea of experimenting. We have a fundraiser for our 6yo’s elementary school at the meltingpot tonight, he’s never been and think the kids will have fun. It’s probably been ~10yrs since I’ve had fondue and plan to enjoy myself for a good cause tonight 😋. Goal to take it easy and not overeat but enjoy! Have a good evening all!

Day 26 Ohio, US — NFD (64 bites)
Day 25 — NFD (64 bites)

The last two days have been quite chaotic, since I lost my wallet with all my ID, credit cards, etc. in it. I searched frantically for it yesterday, and then began the process of contacting the card companies and banks, etc. This morning I got a duplicate driver’s license — it really is an uncomfortable feeling driving around without one. I had the suspicion that the wallet slipped out of a pocket while I was riding a city bus, so I called the transit people yesterday, and fortunately they called me today and said that it had been turned in. Hurrah! When they gave me the wallet, I was completely bowled over — everything was intact, including all the cash! Now almost everything is back to normal — there are still some consequences of shutting down all my credit cards that I need to mop up, but nothing urgent, so the pressure is off. An amazing thing is that with all of the stress and running around and catching meals on a catch-can basis, I still was able to meet all my eating targets and not go way beyond them. A year ago that wouldn’t have happened. So progress is being made!

I’ll catch up on everyone’s posts in the next couple of days!

Day 27 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

This back to basics and Dry till Fri is working out great and with DH on board with his own version of Intermittent Fasting, (14:10) hopefully things won’t get derailed. I am down 2lbs from Monday and today is my 2nd FD.

Glorious sunny frosty morning and no rain forecast so going to have a great walk at lunchtime. The River Boyne on Monday was so swollen from all the rain that it was nearly bursting its banks, I want to see how it looks today, and it’s a lovely walk near my work.

@matpi Yay for the goodness of human decency!

Have a great Thursday FD all.

Day 27 – Lake district UK -FD

Good morning everyone

Not quite as good a Fd yesterday, had a busy day doing some building work at home that I was hoping not to do, but the rain has been so incessant this winter got to keep the damp at bay.
Mid morning realised I was going to need calories to keep the workload up, so did the sensible thing and was able to put in a full day. Just some painting to finish. Only problem is my hands look like I’ve been wrestling half a dozen cats in a bramble bush, scratches and bits missing everywhere and sore!

However, ironically the sun is shining brightly although chilly. Last couple of days of the month, my weight loss has slowed, but still slowly heading downwards towards the first goal.

Take care all

Pocket list day 27
@i-hate-lettuce
@betsylee
@lilymartin
@daffodil2010

Day 27 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

Another successful FD done; one more to go on Friday.

@judyjudes – welcome to the forum! I think finding what works for YOU re fasting is half the battle. Some people consume zero calories, some have a couple of tiny meals. I eat nothing until 6 or 7 pm, because I find eating earlier just triggers hunger. I just have a little low-fat milk in tea/coffee until my meal, and aim to consume no more than 700 cals. NFDs I have an eating ‘window’ of 15/9.

@flourbaby – I’m sure you’re right re abstinence. I mean, last year I did ‘dry Feb, March, April’ & all the way through most of August and it wasn’t nearly as tough as I expected. I should stick to wine; I can limit myself to a couple of glasses. Dark rum is another story though; I find it very addictive. Vodka too.

Here’s to a very sensible NFD, and an easy FD for the Thursday fasters 🥕

Forgot to add myself to the pocket list – darn. I can’t seem to do it on my iPad. Please can somebody add me. ..

Day 27 Oxfordshire, UK – FD
Day 26 CD
Good news my week has been salvaged. 1st pub lunch I got away with a bowl of soup, so yesterday became a CD.
Today’s ramble has been cancelled due to the sprinkling of snow, as has the pub lunch. So I’ll aim for a FD today. Tomorrow’s girlie shopping trip is also looking doubtful so I may get another FD there.
Still got to walk the dog twice so still getting in some exercise.

I definitely agree ‘ it’s got to work for you’ I usually aim for 500 cals on a FD & I’m usually over by a few. That seems to work, 800 is not as effective but still doable. Can’t see me going without any calories at all.
Adding myself to the pocket list.

Pocket list day 27
@i-hate-lettuce
@betsylee
@lilymartin
@daffodil2010
@emmataylor
@suki2

@flourbaby – it’s not snowing yet in our bit of SW London. Maybe it’s on its way.

USA Day 27 WFD

Pocket list day 27
@i-hate-lettuce
@betsylee
@lilymartin
@daffodil2010
@emma-taylor
@suki2
@flourbaby
@saffy420
@ccco

After a successful CD yesterday, I thought I would another 24 hour WFD. Hope everyone is having a lovely day!

Day 27 UK FD

Yesterday’s CD became NFD but good enough. Today has been almost nil by mouth – got so cold I didn’t drink water, distracted when I went to make tea, and too tired to remember what I was doing!

Supper will be mostly veg, under 500 calories. Somehow 800 calories feels like a licence to blow and fewer seems too hard after a NFD. FD to WFD was more doable last year – must try that at some point once I’m back in routine.

Feeling as tho not gaining too much will be a useful end to February, but March has to be a new start!

NB Is someone for looking after the March spreadsheet please?

@judyjudes welcome back. The spreadsheet is linked on the first post of the month – It runs up to 29 Feb

@snowflake56 thank you for popping back to explain. yes, pressure best avoided – do whatever works for you, and we’ll always be glad to see you x

Onward. Sometimes staying still is progress in itself 🙂

Day 28, Tas, Australia, FD.
I can now say that I feel like 5:2 is becoming my new norm. I started on the 23rd Jan. It has taken me a while to get into the swing of it again, but I feel good about it & feel the better for it.
Happy fasting to anyone joining me today.
Pocket list-
@cateaus

Day 28 – Japan – WFD #16

@ccco I hope you made it. I used to have trouble sleeping the second night, now it is easier to sleep than be up! In the morning I don’t have much hunger. I hope it works out for you.

Day 28 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Awful rainy morning, and yesterday was so nice and sunny. Storm Jorge is also on its way for the weekend. Although I spent a week in sunny Lanzarote this February, since I got back it’s been cold, wet and stormy, so I will be glad to see the back of it.

And a good result this week with basic 5:2 and Dry till Fri…..I am down 3lbs from Monday. Yay!

Still 1lb higher than start of month but as I had a holiday followed by the flu thus no fasting for 3weeks…..I am taking that as a win and look forward to March.

Thanks @michelinme for hosting. If I get a chance tomorrow I might have a look at the spreadsheet for March, but as its a busy day tomorrow and if there is anyone out there who could do it before me then we would all be grateful.

Thanks @ciren2 for your super hosting as always. You really are a star…and hey, maybe you could call yourself in maintenance as you stay the same.?

@flourbaby my drinks cabinet is overflowing with vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, cognac, strange spirits bought on trips abroad and never opened and bottles dusty (Angelica from the Azores, Pisco from Peru, Rum from St Lucia….) but if it was WINE?? Well, suffice to stay that the cases we brought home from France and Spain last Autumn are long gone 🍷

And as its Friday…..bring on the wine this evening….it will be a modest meal however, we have decided to stop being warthogs and be careful even on the weekend.

Have a great Friday!!

Day 24 – NFD
Day 25 – FD
Day 26 NFD
Day 27 CD
Day 28 CD – Ireland
Hi all, back just for a quick post… thanks so much for all your kind thoughts and support 💕 I was so tired earlier this week after the previous week I couldn’t do much other than work and sleep…
I’m back on track I think and ready for the weekend I’ll be with my wonderful parents and looking forward to that.. I’m due to ski next week and really hope I can go… the coronavirus panic is messing up my plans .. I do have two auto immune conditions (one which affects my lungs) though so will have to see what’s happening next week and make a call on it…
I’m sorry I haven’t read the posts this week but hope you had a great birthday @flourbaby … I’ll have time this weekend to catch up..
@snowflake56 I am so sorry to hear you are leaving us but I get it…. posting daily can represent a pressure sometimes and you’ve got to look after yourself and do what is right for you! Please mind yourself and even just check in from time to time to let us know how you’re doing… sending you hugs for the future 🤗 hugs to anyone else out there who can’t post for whatever reason..
Enjoy your day everyone whatever you are doing!
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 28, USA, FD 5th of B2B

Tuesday was the only day I ate every single calorie of the 500. The other days have been homemade chicken broth with carrots and celery (after finally learning how to do it and/or not being lazy) I don’t think I can EVER go back to the store bought broth stuff.

Firm FD today. No wobble Friday for me. I’ve got a plan and it will be great!

Finally whittle down some of these creeping lbs! Getting closer to first goal.

@ciren2 – so glad when I was catching up on post I didn’t have a mouth full of water b/c the burst of laughter that came out from your no snacking comment was enough I surly would have ruined all electronics within a 3 ft vicinity.

@flourbaby – yes the snack dragon is terrible and never ending once on that path. Got a good chuckle from your whiplash comment too.

@daffodil2010 – Pancake Tuesday (at least it’s not waffel Wednesday *thats my sweethearts breakfast almost every Wednesday) but really pancakes to start lent does sound a bit counter intuitive. Maybe it’s to really get your goat on how much you will miss out on over the next few weeks.

Rocket List – Day 28
@cateaus
@dykask
@funshipfreddie
@rabbette

Decided to keep the typo of the pocket list name.

2nd post day 28

@funshipfreddie & @rabbette – Rocket List goes in the folder with my slip up with Bucket List and the even better one of Pocket Lust ! 🙂

Day 28 – UK – CD

Hello everyone – I have been lurking in the background but not feeling up to posting…….

I have had a very emotional month, first losing my dear friend who has been battling a rare form of lung cancer much sooner than any of us expected, then the brother in law of another friend, whom I knew well passed away with bowel cancer and then this week I found out that the husband of another good friend was found dead ? due to a heart attack……..just too much 😢😢😢 “THOSE WE LOVE AND LOSE ARE ALWAYS CONNECTED BY HEARTSTRINGS INTO INFINITY”

I am going down south this weekend for a week and attending the funeral of my dear friend on Monday – her husband has asked if I and another good friend could do a tribute to our friendship……this has been the hardest thing to write….I just hope that we can deliver on the day.

@snowflake56 – so sorry to hear that you are leaving us but I can understand – if you are lurking in the background just pop in and say hello every now and then – I shall miss your posts 🤗
@ciren2 – thank you so much for hosting February 💐and @michelinme – thank you for taking up the baton for March – I will be joining as I think I will need the support to refocus to stay on track with this WOL but may not join in until the 2nd week.

Hopefully everyone is doing well and hope to see you in March 🤗