Day UK FD

Been locked out also by the spam filter so hopefully back in now! Trying to catch up on all the posts. Planning to be very mindful this week with fast days today and tomorrow. Maybe throw in another depending on how it goes. Taking great encouragement from all the posts.!

Found the weather in Perth hot but no humidity @lilymartin. It was just lovely to escape the winter here for a few weeks!

Today is a FD, and i’m going to try for zero calories for a change. I’ve never tried it before, and will go back to 500 calories if it gets too much.

Day 10 – 2nd post

The fast is going well. I think the best fasting aid is a lot of prior fasts. Every few fasts tends to make the next on easier … probably body getting used to it.

My prior comment is more geared towards health, not weight loss. I can understand avoiding potatoes to stay in ketosis if one is trying to lose weight. What I don’t get is the push that you should stay low carb always for better health. That is what I struggle with. Many approaches make those kinds of claims. Vegans to ketogenic …

Day 10 UK FD

Not got weighed after our mini break going to leave it until after 2 FDs and hopefully it’ll be somewhere near where I was 🤞

@emma-taylor Hope your enjoying Sicily – Messina always makes me smile , it was our first trip and we’d done the overnight train from Pisa and they put the train on the ferry We thought the weather was fabulous for late March so we got off in our t shirts and shorts only to find all the locals walking round in big coats and scarves

Day 10 Melb Aust FD800

Good fast day today. Good to read all the discussion going on, too.

@missybear, @ciren2 & @bellyblast, thanks for the useful info re what to do if the spam filter blocks me. Hasn’t happened yet, but it could, and it’s reassuring to know the process to follow if that eventuates.

@ciren2, hope your first day back at work went well.

@dykask, Some thoughtful comments re ketones, aiming for ketosis, etc. I agree that anything which reduces refined carbohydrates and sugar is likely to aid health and wellbeing. Note that I say reduce, not totally stop. How miserable it would be to never be able to eat a piece of birthday cake!
It is also the proportions of one food to another which can then addict. I remember seeing Dr M on TV once, pointing out that no-one is likely to eat a pound (1/2 a kg) of butter, nor a cup of sugar, just on its own, but mix it together around 50:50, and it is the approximate proportion of many of our very addictive foods, such as ice-cream as a prime example. The food manufacturing industry has a lot to answer for with their refined food products.

Pocket list day 10:
@i-hate-lettuce
@dondons1oz
@penz
@cateaus
@jaifaim
@mia139
@dykask
@brightonbelle
@snowflake56
@betsylee

Onward and downwards everyone!

Day 10 Oxfordshire, UK – FD

Looking forward to fasting today as I ate chocolates last night. Had a busy social weekend which involved food and drink, although I was mindful I still feel I overdid things. I’m intending to have a focussed week. Next social is not until Sunday. So a whole week to stay strong.
Had my early yoga class and ready for a dog walk this afternoon.
@missybear & @mogaman. Blood sugar diet sounds like a good idea. I too struggle with fruit on this WOL. I will take another look.
@MrShuggy – good luck with zero calories.

Pocket list day 10:
@i-hate-lettuce
@dondons1oz
@penz
@cateaus
@jaifaim
@mia139
@dykask
@brightonbelle
@snowflake56
@betsylee
@saffy420
Found a lovely quote from Winston Churchill yesterday.It resonated with me about this WOL, because once we reach our goal weight we need the courage to continue to stay there.
‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.’

Day 10 – Ireland – FD

Well the bread was a bit gak tbh. But made another recipe on Sunday which was porridge oats, yogurt & I added in some seeds, nuts & ground flaxseed. Delicious, almost too nice !! It’s sliced up now & in the freezer. Recipe is at http://www.anewu.ie/porridge-bread-recipe/ for anyone that wants it.

Pocket list day 10:
@i-hate-lettuce
@dondons1oz
@penz
@cateaus
@jaifaim
@mia139
@dykask
@brightonbelle
@snowflake56
@betsylee
@saffy420
@emerald32

Day 10 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FD

Checking in to join the pocket list. Just had an omelette and some green string beans for brunch. Turkey salad for dinner. FD going well. Must remember to drink more water.

Pocket List – Day 10 🍏
@i-hate-lettuce
@dondons1oz
@penz
@cateaus
@jaifaim
@mia139
@dykask
@brightonbelle
@snowflake56
@betsylee
@saffy420
@emerald32
@flourbaby
@funshipfreddie
@missybear

Stay strong 💪

USA Day 10 WFD

Yesterday’s WFD went dow the tubes….stress eating, so I am beginning again today. Adding myself to the pocket list:

Pocket List – Day 10 🍏
@i-hate-lettuce
@dondons1oz
@penz
@cateaus
@jaifaim
@mia139
@dykask
@brightonbelle
@snowflake56
@betsylee
@saffy420
@emerald32
@flourbaby
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@ccco

For all those fasting today, have a great fasting day!

@ciren2
Going pretty good, and the hunger pangs aren’t too bad. Only drinking black coffee and herbal teas all day. Hoping to hang on until 10am tomorrow for a 41 hr fast.
What exactly is the pocket list?

Day 10 Canada NFD

What a powerful pocket list 👏💪!!!

It’s a glorious day in the mountains today. Lot’s of veggies 🍅 on my menu and 3l of 💧thanks to @flourbaby

Day 10 UK FD

Got lockedout earlier but worked this time… clearly it’s my turn! Woke up with crashing headache, sore throat – feeling rough and v hungry!! Also v puffy and not at all myself.

Useful to remember that yesterday I revisited that sense of being a puffed up version of myself, an uncomfortable barrier between me and the world. That’s exactly why I started 5:2 2yrs 3 months ago, and almost certainly bc I’m 16lbs up on my weight last Sept. I can feel the slip in my relationship with food also. So I’m determined to hold onto that feeling of discomfort to strengthen my mojo on FDs.

Managed to resist cooked breakfast in favour of ginger tea and have slept most of the day. Not the easist FD and I’m awash with tomato soup, spinach, eggs and clementines. But it’s a FD! Making another litre of fresh ginger tea to take back to bed and hope to feel better tomorrow.

Pocket List – Day 10 🍏
@i-hate-lettuce
@dondons1oz
@penz
@cateaus
@jaifaim
@mia139
@dykask
@brightonbelle
@snowflake56
@betsylee
@saffy420
@emerald32
@flourbaby
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@ccco
@mr-shuggy
@michelinme

Day 10, MD US, FD

Stayed up too late watching the Oscars, tired today and hungry. Add me to the pocket list, I’ve got this! 💪🏼

Day 11, FD, Aus

This is FD take 2. Yesterday’s attempt was unsuccessful. My mojo has packed its bags and is waiting for a taxi to take it the airport for a long trip overseas. I need to find a reason to make it stay.

Hope all the Day 10-ers did well.

Resolve!

Day 10 USA (Illinois) CD

Managing well but always in control! (well, most of the time)

The pocket list for today just rocks! Yeah for all of you. Monday FD’s are almost always impossible for me with having to conduct a 2 hour choir rehearsal in the evening, and tonight is our “graze around the table” social time. I will be good.

Onward and downward.

Day 11 – Japan – NFD

Water fast was easy. This morning I did running intervals. I’m currently feeling the muscle pain. No problem with sprinting after 36 hours of fasting. That used to be a problem, but my body doesn’t seem to care anymore. I know that is I start a long run, then I don’t feel like sprinting, but I can if I reach deep. However for shorter training I don’t notice it. However over 40 years ago I was doing intervals with 440m or 880m, now I’m doing 100m. 🙁

Pocket List – Day 10 <– WOW! So many people fasting!
@i-hate-lettuce
@dondons1oz
@penz
@cateaus
@jaifaim
@mia139
@dykask
@brightonbelle
@snowflake56
@betsylee
@saffy420
@emerald32
@flourbaby
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@ccco
@mr-shuggy
@michelinme
@cavanya

Day 11 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

Revised to add Penz 👍

Pocket list day 11:
@jaifaim
@penz

Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 11 – Lake District Cumbria – FD

Good morning everyone,

Going to have another FD today, what a day again yesterday, another big pocket list, hope it all went well for everyone. Weather still very windy here but the roads that were flooded are much better, however things falling from trees make it a bit dodgy! So only short walks, which are better than none, but I like (no need!) my daily fix of a decent walk.

@MrShuggy – I find I sleep better since reducing alcohol intake, I’ve cut right down since Christmas!

@snowflake56 – Re your comment “although I don’t loose weight or centimeters, I feel better so it’s worth going on”, most definitely, when I’ve been on a plateau that’s what I’ve thought! I feel much better, move much better and like where I am, I don’t worry about holiday weight etc, but aim to shift it as soon as I get home, I don’t intend going back!

Take care all.

Day 11 Oxfordshire, UK NFD
Forgot to add myself to the pocket list. But FD was ok.
Off to visit my mum today. She has a hospital appt to have her eye cleaned out. Not sure what to expect.
Have a good day everyone.

Day 12 UK NFD

Thanks to whoever added me to yesterday’s pocket list – completely forgot

Struggled a bit yesterday and had to have an unplanned mid afternoon ryvita snack so still 650ish cals but I don’t want it to become a regular FD thing , I found in the past once I start slipping it can be very difficult to get back on track

Glad to hear you’re enjoying Taormina @emma Taylor I’m there in June

Day 11, Cheshire UK, NFD

Yesterday’s fast went ok, I managed not to eat until about 6 then had Sunday dinner leftovers without the roasties and gravy (basically chicken with carrots and peas😀). Ended the day around 450 calories. The scales were kind and showed a 2lb loss this week. Today will be a CD. Trying to plan for a friend’s birthday meal out on Saturday. He’s picked a really popular Chinese restaurant and wants a banquet. Eek, probably thousands of calories and mega salt alert. So I’m getting the calorie deficit in early!

Happy Tuesday everyone.

Day 11, London, UK, FD,

Wow, I almost forgot to check-in today, usually it’s the first thing I do (after coffee of course) once I get to work!

@bellyblast, I’m continuing to drown those dragons, even though the tummy one isn’t roaring so loudly these days, I’m still aiming to keep him below the surface. The wine one has been quiet too even though I had to wake him up on Thursday & Saturday for 2 meals out!! Not too much of a struggle re-drowning him though, 3L just about does it!!!

@penz, I think you need to get down on your knees and beg & plead with that Mojo to stick around, if you do this in front of the mirror in either your birthday suit or that bikini from 1992, I guarantee he’ll stay ………………………….. it worked for me anyway!!!!

I’m banking another FD since the plateau is getting pretty boring!!!
Pocket list day 11:

@i-hate-lettuce
@jaifaim
@penz
@betsylee
@flourbaby

We’ve GOT this!!!!!

Teresa of Avila: “Patient endurance attains to all things.”

Day 11 Canton OH NFD

I was so busy the last 3 days, I was not able to post.
Weekend was good, I tried to stay mindful after my waterfast week while enjoying a few treats.

I slept better when I was waterfasting, and I felt really sluggish after eating. Maybe because I ate some refind carbs and drank some wine – a lot of wine actually LOL

I just completed a 36 hour waterfast, will break today and start another 36 hour at 6pm this evening.

Have only skimmed posts but hang in there if you are struggling, it’s like a roller coaster.