Day 11, Emden Germany, NFD

Day 10 NFD
Day 9 unplanned FD

@dingping you get used to not being in sync with others, we had it, when we both were working in hospital.

@dingping and @debster251 I never heard of Mog the Cat, he’s not very famous in Germany or the Netherlands. I read other books by Judith Kerr though, but they were in English.

@annemarilyn for me it’s better to have someone to think of when fasting, glad to have @dingping around on Saturday’s, can’t let her down!

@basyjames glad your DH is back home again, is he able to walk around? Go for the first prize, you know how to do it!

@metatauta nice to hear from you, you’re doing really well!

@anna6 congratulations on the safe arrival of Eve Marie Ann!

@kaywesterman hope your mother recovers from the UTI, they can be so painful.

@daffodil2010 will be your DH be home in time for Christmas?

Have a nice day everyone!

Day 11 – Ireland – FD (second day of B2B)

Yesterday’s fast day went well and I woke up to a new low so I’m feeling inspired to try my first ever B2B so today will be a FD. I’m so happy that my choices are now making a difference.. I think this might be a new low since I started way back in 2017 but I don’t really keep track…
I have two big 🎄 meals tomorrow so preparing myself for the scales to tip back up in the wrong direction…
Generally feeling much better in terms of tiredness too (thanks to a new multivitamin and maybe, just maybe, eating the right foods) and am looking forward to the sleep study😴 scheduled for next year…
@daffodil2010 don’t stress too much – I’m in the big corporate world too – and mistakes happen … we are all human. I’m sure things will be fine 👍

Wishing everyone all the best for today
Pocket list for tiday:
@gretta
@daffodil2010
@borealis
@jaifaim

Onward and downward ⏬

Day 11, Melb. Aust, NFD

Day started well, but hasn’t finished that way. Well, kind-of. I’ve had a hankering for some pork crackling, so bought some cooked roast pork at the supermarket this afternoon. Yum, yum! Two slices of pork with crackling enjoyed. Not really so good. But…. then I phoned a friend and took the rest of the roast over to her and her husband. She’ll freeze the rest, and they’ll gradually enjoy it, but even better, it’s out of my house and my hankering has been satisfied, hopefully without too much damage. Followed it with a tub of Magnum ice-cream though, so not so good. However, FD tomorrow, so all will be well.

I’m still trying to get my head around some of the abbreviations people use. @borealis and @flourbaby both mentioned an EFS-weekend. Could someone explain to me what it is???? As an ESL teacher, EFS means English for Further Studies, but that has to be wrong :). Also, @beedoo, please explain what an OMAD is, I’m confused. The last one – I understand CD is controlled day(?), but about how many calories is that usually considered to be?

@flourbaby, I understand the frustrations. As well as being kind to yourself, try distraction – reward yourself with something you really like to do (that isn’t eating!), preferably something you have to really concentrate on.

@borealis, after saying no buying new clothes, I weakened and bought myself 2 new tops. They fit now, and I’ll wear them for summer. I hope by next summer they will be way too big, but I can enjoy them for a few months at least. They weren’t expensive. Won’t be buying new underwear, though.

@michelinme, noted your comment re pencil and paper. I’ve been wondering how people remember all the comments so they can respond, and I’ve been resorting to pen and post-it notes, but had wondered if there was another easier way. Guess not (?).

Hi. EFS is ‘epic face stuffing’ ! Which we have all been a bit prone to from time to time. H

Day 11 Minnesota, USA FD
Day 10 NFD

Quick check in to add myself to the pocket list and wish everyone good luck today.
Hopefully, I’ll catch up on posts when I get back home later.
Stay strong whether fasting or having a NFD…..Two weeks until Christmas and all those treats!

Pocket list Day 11
@gretta
@daffodil2010
@borealis
@jaifaim
@flourbaby
@michelinme
@northerndawn

Day 11 Canada NFD
Trying to curtail the indulgening where possible it’s a challenge but so far I am holding fast.
Enjoying catching up on posts, that really keeps me close to the wagon at least!!

Day 11 Wales NFD

FD yesterday came in at 720 calories, happy with that. Christmas cards done and posted today. Trying to stay sane with the purchase of festive food, keep reminding myself that we just need a few treats for around 3 days, not a months worth. Following today’s shopping trip the wine rack is stocked with the Christmas supply so thats another challenge…….ignore the wine!!! Haven’t put the tree up yet as I fear that will trigger Christmas madness and release the dragons….once the tree is decorated and fairy lights are twinkling it must be time to open the Baileys?????

Day 11. Just arrived in Paris. It’s beautiful.
NFS.
Re eating lots of stuff you wouldn’t normally eat in the run up to Christmas, I used to work in a school where cakes and biscuits used to appear as if by magic, ALL the time. I used to go ‘oooh that looks lovely,’ take a big piece, then jettison it in a bin far, far away. Then I’d say how lovely it was. Seemed to work. Everybody felt comfortable cos they thought you were EFS, and you feel good coz you swerved all the sugar. Win: win!

Day 11 A very gloomy Belfast NFD

I’m loving the jokes and the Christmas ads. Here’s my contribution.

Question: What goes, “Oh, oh, oh”?
Answer: Santa walking backwards!

Question: Why was the snowman looking through a pile of carrots?
Answer: He was picking his nose!

@Ciren2- a bitter sweet time for you. Your only consolation must be that you’ve done such a good job bringing her up. She’s grown into a wonderful independent young woman and you’ve given her the wings to spread. Don’t let the countdown to her departure spoil your Christmas time with her. Sending you a big ((hug)).
As far as EFS is concerned, @flourbaby, @michelinme and others, I’m working hard not to adopt the attitude, ‘Ah well, a new year is just around the corner.’ As it’s often documented, it’s not the FDs that are the problem! But the naughty step is the right place for me!
@EmmaTaylor I like your mindset, ‘I’ve worked out that it’s not a criminal offence to put on a bit of weight from time to time. ‘
@basyjames – glad OH is back home and well on the mend.
@anna 6 – congratulations on your new grandchild
An interesting comment about family @ccco. When my boys lived around the corner I never saw them. Now they live in Dublin I see plenty of them, for which I’m grateful.
Good to see you. @metatauta and to hear of your success
@kaywesterman – it’s so hard to care for ageing parents. Hope your mum’s treatment works out for her.
@dykask – awesome!
@betsylee – I write my post in ‘notes’ then cut and paste.

Battling a sort throat and an impending chest infection ☹️ a problem for me this time of year during those dank days.

Stay strong everyone!

DAY 11 – UK – NFD

Nice & steady day. Ate under TDEE. Tomorrow is an enforced FD in prep for Thursdays ‘scopies. Oh the joys. I will feel like a spit roast hog as I’m having scopies both ends 😂

Cracker Joke

Question – Where does the Captain keep his Armies?
Answer – Up his Sleevies.

… and it’s a good night from me.

Day 12 – Japan – NFD

Very little exercise today. I have a lot of DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) down the center of my upper back. It is all good, I have a weak back and it is limiting what I can do. The Planche style pushups (just leaning way forward) seem to have a lot of impact forcing different muscles to work.

@emma Taylor – Thanks for explaining what EFS is. Hmmm … was yesterday a NFD or EFS day for me? Wow that it a tough call … I probably eat 3000 to 3500 calories worth of food. Much less today.

Day 11 Second note

@dykask Thanks for the pointers on the push-ups. Yeah, I’ve had extensive operations on both wrists to solve the carpal tunnel problems. The surgeries worked, but left the wrists and back of the hands quite weak. I’ve used the Chinese balls to build up the hand muscles, but have let that slide, so maybe it’ll be a good idea to pick that practice up again.

Have a great “Hump Day” everyone!

Day 12, London, UK, NFD (CD),

Feeling better today & looking forward to getting a CD under my belt before tomorrows’ FD. I’ve launched myself off of the naughty step (dragging you with me @daffodil2010) and onto the wagon, strapping myself in and making a dash for the December finish line!!! The chocolates at work are tempting, but I’ll take a couple (so I don’t feel I’ve missed out(!!)) and leave them in the desk draw. This, I can do no problem; waft a wine gum, biscuit, slice of cake or a thick slice of warm buttered bread in front of me and I’m a goner!!!!!

@kaywesterman, your mum is in my thoughts.

@missybear, I love your ability to prioritise ……………….. the wine rack is stocked with the Christmas supply ……………….. Haven’t put the tree up yet……………….. LOL, If I did it that way around, I’m sure I would be saying, “The wine rack is stocked; forget the tree!!!!!”

@debster251, those jokes are awful enough to make the final cut for ‘cracker jokes’ …………………….. love it!!!!!

Keep the faith people, it’s soooooo hard at the moment (for me anyway!!) but it’s worth putting that extra little bit of effort into swerving the December pitfalls that jinx January. I’m aiming to see January for what it is, a lovely start to a new year filled with hope!!! So, a good mindful December will mean a positive start to 2019, I can do that!!!

Day 12, Melb Aust FD

Not sure I can call today a proper FD, though I have probably been under 800 cals – very hot today, so bought, froze and later ate 2 McDonald’s large coke McSpiders, basically coke with soft-serve ice-cream. Plus 2 spearmint leaves, which would be less than 50 cals. Very poor eating!!! Maybe call it a low-cal NFD????

Actually, @michelinme, thanks very much for all the acronym explanations. Helps me understand some of the posts. Hope you recover fully from your pneumonia quickly (it WAS you who mentioned pneumonia, wasn’t it?). Oh, by the way, I thought OH was “old husband” – “other half” is much nicer!!!

@debster251, good to read the 2 Santa jokes, and hope you’re better soon.

@judyjudes, had a good chuckle over your joke – keep them coming! 🙂

Day 12, UK, FD

Back home and back on wagon 🙂 . I exercised today (I do a bit of youga and pilates at home) after a long time and I’m shock to see how unfit I’ve become 😱
I really must do my best to get back into my healthy eating and exercising. Being in the middle of holiday season doesn’t help though 🌲, lots of dues and temptations.

@daffodil2010 you have company now 😉

Pocket list for today:
@daffodil2010
@betsylee
@shinything

Day 12 – Eastern WA USA – FD

Pocket list for today:
@daffodil2010
@betsylee
@shinything
@annemarilyn

Yes, hopping on the fasting list for today rather than tomorrow as there are festivities on the calendar for Thursday and Friday. One thing I’m relearning, is that I have control of my behavior and the scale may or may not reflect my good choices. I’m choosing to use fasting, and to generally keep carbs & especially sugars low. Then I will enjoy the food and the company as I go through the season.

@daffodil2010 – your hubby is usually supportive of you on FDs, right? Maybe he didn’t know you were fasting and thus had the wine out? It sounds like you’re making plans for navigating the feasting. May it go well at work today.

@fatfingers – yes, preplanning a great idea. It helps me to think of what I am choosing to eat and drink rather than focusing on what I “can’t” have. You’re right, we want to be enjoying the company.

@michelinme – you are so right, Celebration is an important part of life. This way of life can be as flexible as we need it to be.

I appreciate people sharing their way of making a plan for success through the holidays. Yes, together we are stronger!

Day 11 FD Newcastle Australia
@ciren2 I feel the same way, crazy work & pressure everywhere!

But even though I haven’t posted much it really is helping to read how you are all going and keep my FDs top of mind. I’m trying to have lighter NFDs and was doing so well yesterday. Then the work Christmas food thing tripped me over & I ate my body weight in gingerbread! Well, it felt like it!
I am working from home today & trying to decide if I can fast. I’m not great at home, near my kitchen. But thank the Lord I start three weeks holidays tomorrow so I will have to find that will power somewhere! It normally comes with the scales on Boxing Day.
My hubby is still in hospital after his back surgery and not doing well so I’m preparing to shuttle between home & him for the next week. Hoping he is home for Christmas.
@debster251 Ballies is my weakness too. It’s like Aldi Dark Chocolate Hazelnut, can NOT have it in the house 😊
@shinything I am struggling with exercise too. After hearing someone on the radio talking about a half hour walk a day is more powerful in its effects than medicine I’m trying to think of my walk AS medicine, rather than something to squeeze in. It works some days & not others but here’s hoping holiday time helps.
Good luck to you all!

@ciren2: My eldest son messed up his A levels and decided to go to Australia for a year. It was the making of him. When he came home, he was a different boy. He’d grown up! His brother followed a couple of years later. Five years ago, they both decided to go to Canada and had a two year visa. (They wouldn’t let me run them to the airport and when they left they had laid a bet as to when I would cry!)As they were both in their mid 20s I worried of course that they would meet a Canadian girl and decide to settle down there. As it was, they met their Dublin girls the first week they were there and conducted long distance relationships till they came home. They both now have great jobs and are very happy (and of course they are 2hours drive down the road). You can’t help but worry. My YS isn’t great at communication but we played ‘Words with Friends’ so I knew he was OK. I have to add that we didn’t sponsor their travels. They were self funding and it’s been great for their budgeting skills. And of course FaceTime or Skype means that you’ll be able to see where she is living and meet her friends (and maybe get a holiday to visit her?). My heart goes out to you, especially with the girl in NZ so recently in the news. But your DD is going to work if I remember correctly and will be in a totally different set of circumstances. Stay strong my friend and make the most of the time you’ve left.

USA Day 12 NFD

I think I came in under my TDEE today but feel stuffed! The stress of the Christmas season is getting to me, so I will have to try harder. Tomorrow I am in great need of a FD. Onwards and downwards!

Day 13 – Japan – NFD

@matpi – your wrist pain must be off the charts. Just build slowly being careful not to hurt yourself. While hand related pain is a common problem, the range of how hard people can push past it varies a lot. I was lucky, just keeping my wrist still for a couple months was enough to greatly reduce the carpal tunnel related pain I had. (A pretty common problem for programmers who generally tend to be pretty unhealthy when they are buried in the code.)

It is really cold in Japan. I trying to mentally work myself up for a run. Maybe with a little bit of bar work. My back is still sore, but that is going to happen for a few weeks.

Day 11 Newcastle Australia FD
@michelinme an accidental FD, don’t you just love when that happens! Some FD days are such hard work and others fly by.
I’m celebrating reaching midday and only having pinched a bit of cut up fruit from my children’s morning tea 😁

Might try a dinner at 4pm and see if I can hold the line til bed after that. Planning sardines on toast.

Day 13 – Melbourne AUS – FD

Just checking in, not feeling 100% (think the meal I had out at the pub last night has made me feel unwell), so going to head home soon to rest.

Lovely hearing everyones stories about the Christmas challenges. My weight is up again, but I’m not going to stress about it too much now, and just enjoy this time socialising with friends and family (and food and wine!)

Pocket List Day 13
@gretta

Day 13, Emden Germany, NFD

@alvin121 welcome!

@daffodil2010 I hope you’re fine?

@debster251 what alovely post you wrote to @ciren2!

@cornish-jane glad your ulcer is healing, always scary when eyes are involved in infections.

@kaywesterman would it be possible to give the antibiotics in the fluid form with yogurt?

@michelinme try to go for another FD if you’re feeling well, done is done!

Have a nice day everyone!