Day 13 UK FD

Just catching up with you all after a few days absence, life moves quickly here with loads of lively chat and funny posts which I cannot do justice to. Going for B2B2B from today so need to get my name down on that pocket list!

Sending my congratulations to @anna6 on the arrival of your darling granddaughter.

@kaywesterman – sorry to hear about your mum, best wishes to you and her.

@flourbaby – LOL, chortle and ongoing chuckles and the same disbelief in the portion size of Baileys!!

@michelinme – if my memory serves me right it is @flourbaby who needs to take the credit for the niacin chat, she reminded me of the benefits, it was one of those ‘good things’ I’d stopped doing, pleased to hear you’re feeling better for it.

@snowflake56 – the power of the pocket list I love it, thanks for your support, we seem pretty strong on our combined days!
Re: Judith Kerr, I had difficulty choosing between Mog and the Tiger Who Came to Tea but decided on Mog in the end just out of being a bit less captured in a time that doesn’t exist anymore (the mum being just a housewife, delivery boys on bikes etc, especially as little nieces daddy is a thoroughly modern stay at home dad).

Gathering up all the fasting buddies on to the pocket list

Day 13 Pocket Fasting List
@gretta
@flourbaby
@dingping

Good luck everyone.

Day 13 Minnesota, USA NFD
Day 12 FD 2nd of B2B

Two good FDs back to back and then out the door in an hour or so with DD for Christmas shopping and some time together, without the lovely little grandchildren, which doesn’t happen very often. I’ve been awake since 5 a.m. in anticipation.

It seems my pattern goes something like this: Sunday over 2000 calories, Monday starving and trying to control intake and stop carb cravings, Tuesday a fair FD around 500-600, and then Wednesday a very good FD of 300 to 400 cals. If I wasn’t going out with DD today I would try for another FD or MFD.

Salad and roasted cauliflower soup for OMAD at 5-6 pm and some sugarless gum, and that was enough. If only every fast day could be so easy.

@anna6 Congratulations on your granddaughter and what a lovely name! I hope all is well with her and your DD.
@snowflake56 Thank you for the link to Mog’s Christmas Calamity….my 6 year old granddaughter was delighted! We have never heard of Mog here.
@missybear I hope you feel better soon…warm liquids and give yourself an excuse to rest.
@basyjames I’m glad to hear your OH is on the mend. Hopefully, by Christmas he’ll be feeling even better.
@borealis Enjoy that new dress and the way you feel when wearing it!
@kaywesterman I have you and your family in my prayers. I’ve been where you are with your mum and it is so difficult with all the decisions and emotions that circle around the situation. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
@daffodil2010 Good luck to you and your OH with his surgery next week.
@judyjudes Prayers for good news today after an easy and uneventful procedure. Hugs. Will be waiting to hear from you regarding the outcomes. Hoping you can get your health issues sorted out.
@jaifaim Congrats on the new low! Enjoy that feeling of accomplishment!
@flourbaby It sounds like you have planned as well as possible for a good FD, so wishing you luck sending you supportive vibes and hugs! Stay determined and remember it’s just for today.
@betsylee I have never heard of a McSpider; it sounds yummy but the name alone would stop me from ever ordering it! LOL
@songbirdme I’m somewhat envious of you on two fronts: your Chicago Bears are doing great and seem like the “real deal” this year, as opposed to the Vikings, and you just stuffed yourself with hot buttered popcorn which is also a downfall of mine! You deserve it as a treat after your blood donation! That’s how I would look at it. 😉
@emma-taylor I hope you’re safe and enjoying your Holiday!
@michelinme I hope you feel stronger soon and can kick the virus out of your system. Nothing else is really as important as doing those things you know will be healing and nurturing to your “future you”.
@debster251 Enjoyed your snowman and santa jokes…will share them with my 12 year old grandson, who thinks of himself as something of a comic. I hope you’re sore throat and congested chest are resolving. Better to get it now and be done with it before Christmas, I guess.
@annemarilyn Congrats on your 48 hour fast!
@dykask Your physical activity awes me, truly. I don’t know where you find the motivation! Reading your posts does inspire me to move more and I’ve been doing wall push ups to start.Thanks for sharing your motivation!
@matpi you seem to be dealing with such high stress relatively well. I hope you can get a break from it soon!
@fatfingers I’m sure you’ll be back on track in no time. You’ll stay mindful and limit yourself to the better choices, enjoy your friends, and then there is plenty of time to remedy any weight gain.
@shinything It is amazing how hard it is and how long it takes to build muscle and tone, and then how quickly it can atrophy. But, it does come back easier for someone who’s been in good shape than if you never have. I’m sure it won’t take you long.
@alvin121 Welcome! What a good decision you have made for your well being, to start 5:2 and to come on this forum! Glad you are here with us!
@cornish-jane Good luck on being mindful during this “indulgent weekend” time. It sounds like you are doing all right, even if not exactly where you’d like to be. This is a month with so many obstacles! Best of luck!

Best of luck to those fasting, and for all of the rest of us, let’s stay mindful and measured today….and not undo our progress. Enjoy the day with mindful moderation, everyone!

Day 13-14 NFD – FD Melb Aust second post

Northern Dawn, a McSpider is a large serve of frozen coke with soft serve ice cream on top – as a kid, didn’t you ever have some soda and add a scoop of ice-cream to it? It goes frothy and tastes all too delicious. I think I’m going to have to either ban or severely limit my indulgence in McSpiders!!!

Day 13 Canada NFD

Just managing to hold it together! Hope everyone is doing great 😊

Diet Day One:

I have removed all the bad food from the house. It was delicious. 🙂

Day 13: Gloucestershire, UK: NFD
Another hard day on the postal deliveries today…my round took me from 9.30am till 2pm, on top of two and a half hours prepping it before going out. Long day. I’ve volunteered to work my day off tomorrow too. We’re a man down and he should have been on my round tomorrow, but he’s been suspended, pending dismissal, for being a naughty boy. We are a small office with just 14 rounds so the rest of us must cover.
@sunn_beam: sorry to hear your DH is struggling after his back operation. Did he have spinal fusion?
@kaywesterman: My sister-in-law ended up in a hospice….she was beautifully cared for, a lovely place, can’t praise them enough. I’m sure your mum would be as comfortable as she can be in such a place. Good luck.
@debster251: It must have been such a relief when both your sons came back and settled here rather than far away. It’s also what I wish for….DD is just the age for settling down and she’ll be in distant Melbourne for the next three years working. Hmmm, what will be will be…
@michelinme: unplanned FDs? Is there such a thing? How fantastic that you’re in the flow…
@alvin121: welcome to the forum, may success be yours.

Day 13 North Canton OH FD

This will be my first opportunity to check in this week. I have not had a chance to catch up on posts either.

It’s been a rough go with hubby’s post op experience. I am really hoping he has turned the corner, it’s been rough.

I will try to get caught up soon.

Blessings to you all.

Day 13 Newcastle Australia NFD
Yay, my fast day worked yesterday! I find 500cal such a struggle but now I’m a couple in i’m remembering that hunger doesn’t kill me and celery is a good way to stave off eating something in desperation.
My base level calories for a NFD feel so low, 1200 I think. Exercise is the missing component so I’m off to walk the dogs before a long day in the car. Hubby had a CT scan of spine yesterday to see why after two surgeries he is still in so much pain. Worried there will have to be a third. But on the bright side I am on leave now, no more juggling and lovely time with my kids to come.
Weight is moving ever so slowly, but it is moving. Got to not go crazy on my days off.
@ciren2 must be so hard delivering things when your wrist is sore. Hoping you are feeling better soon. Yes my hubby had a spinal fusion, years as a paramedic and lifting people have led to ongoing back & shoulder injuries.
@redrockgirl302 what is pumpkin Kringle! Sounds intriguing
@basyjames and @daffodil2010 hoping your husbands are on the mend.

Day 13, Gozo, Malta, nfd

A big thank you to all who congratulated me on my new granddaughter Eve. I got to see her and enjoy holding her for one day. I helped my daughter wash her as we didn’t use the baby bath yet but only for one day. I unfortunately started to sneeze and have a tickling throat and that was enough for my daughter to ban me from her home. I even cooked for her that day and she told me she didn’t want the food for fear of carrying germs and get little Eve sick. Her son had to stay with my son in law s parents as he was sick and on antibiotics but today he got to see his brand new sister and you know what, he gave her his favorite soft toy the one which he sleeps with, a dog.

I’m missing not seeing little Eve. When I held her and she cried I spoke to her and sung to her and she instantly calmed down. My daughter Eve s mother told me she recognized my voice as she was constantly with me when she wasn’t working when she was pregnant. What a marvelous being is a human created by God!

I’m trying to be good and eat sensibly but I’m so happy right now and must watch myself not to nibble sometimes. My husband has already been given food gifts for Christmas.
Almost all of our presents for Christmas have been bought.

Keep on going on everyone.

@anna6 – oh so happy for you, your daughter and little Eve! I am not the least bit surprised she knew your singing voice. 🙂

Day 14 – Japan – WFD

Water Fast #90, my 2018 goal if I make it!

Day 13, UK, NFD

Today I got my new laptop and I love it ❤ , but I also got a flu, which I don’t love 😷 . Yesterday was a successful FD and today I ate sensibly. Still haven’t weighed myself, I don’t think I want to because I feel heavier.
Posting for accountability before I go to sleep, and hoping I wake up feeling a bit better in the morning, because I really feel rough right now.

Have a good day/evening everyone 🌼

Day 13 Ohio, US — FD (#37)
Day 12 — NFD

Today the FD went well. Although I had to slacken off a lot, I was able to get everything done in time to take the dog out for a walk before dark. It’s been a while since we’ve been able to go for a good walk and he really enjoyed it. Yesterday’s schedule was so irregular that meals were a catch-as-catch-can affair.
Fortunately for the next little while I’ll be working primarily from home, so a lot more flex hours. That should give a chance for recovery.

@shinything Did the computer and the flu come as a package deal? If so, I hope you got a good discount!! On the serious side, I hope you’re able to shake that flu off very fast!

@songbirdme That was spectacular!

@anna6 Congratulations on your new DGD! Is she your DD’s first?

@dykask Hang in there with WFD#90! Hope you make it standing on your head!

Day 14 – Eastern WA USA – NFD

A special day, including a lovely facial, catching with a friend who recently lost her husband, and then “spaliday” a fun event.

@cornish-jane – so glad your eye is responding to treatment. That sounded a little scary. Wow, you have lost a lot. You’re right it’s important to keep perspective.

@anna6 – how lovely that your granddaughter responds to you! I hope you get feeling better soon.

@songbirdme – I resonated with your comment about not appreciating your skinny self when you were young or something like that. As I’ve seen pictures from the past, I thought I didn’t look too bad & wondered why I hardly remember a time of being content with my body.

Enjoy the journey forum friends! We’re in it together!

Day 14, London, UK, NFD

A spritz of MO on my feet, a niacin tablet (@michelinme, strangely enough, I seem to like the flush of niacin) and a (very small) handful of cashew nuts before bed last night, meant I slept so well that I leapt out of bed this morning, the FD contributed too! Yesterdays’ FD (800 with the cashews, but I’ll take it!) was a breeze!! I’m not sure why some are so easy and on others I could happily eat cardboard!!!

So it’s the 1st of four NFDs and this time I’m determined to make them all controlled, meaning refined carbs are out, but I won’t deprive myself!! So healthy snacks & meals are planned & ready for the weekend – I feel like last weekends’ EFS is a distant memory & now I’ve prepared for battle!!! …………………………….. Actually, I have!!!! I would be happy to join you @jaifaim, in “Onward & sideways”

@basyjames, I hope your DH has turned that corner with his recovery, thinking of you both, stay strong!

Monique is as beautiful as ever!! Thanks for sharing @songbirdme ………………………. I absolutely loved it!! I never had those skinny days (I had never owned any size 10 clothes as an adult) so I’m looking forward to achieving & maintaining everlasting skinny days with the help of 5:2 ………………………. I am THAT fine wine, I’m only getting better with age!!!!

Onward & Downwards people ………………….. or sideways!!!

Day 14, Gozo, Malta, nfd

Matti Eve is my DD s second child. She has a son who’s 2 years 10 months old.

AnneMarilyn and Batsee I hope I’ll be well enough to visit my DD and baby Eve. But it won’t be today.

This evening my OH and I are attending a reception.

Take care everyone, have a great day the weekend is with us again.

Day 14 USA (Illinois) NFD (DAFD)

Good 450 calorie FD yesterday – this 6:1 is working in maintenance! Yes, I still have to be careful on those 6, but indulgences do happen this way.

Off to Silver Sneakers today.

@redrockgirl302 – did you get to the Thanksgiving Point Luminarias? I get emails about their activities, and that sounded marvelous. But likely there are other festivals in town.

Hope you’re all managing well. Onward and downward.

Day 14 Wales NFD

Easy FD yesterday, when I get a cold I lose interest in food so it was tomato soup for lunch and chicken soup for dinner and oranges. Feeling a bit better today so planning a super food dinner with lots of veggies and blueberries…..desperate to get rid of this bug for Christmas and hoping DH doesn’t catch it or I will be in deep trouble….I gave him a cold for Christmas last year!

@songbirdme your daughter’s voice is beautiful, thanks for sharing, it made me feel festive.

@flourbaby I will be very happy to keep ‘sideways’ this month!

Day 14, Rocky Mountains, US, FD 800 cals

The light displays at Luminaria were absolutely fabulous. DH and I enjoyed it immensely. This was a Christmas present for both of us. The next Christmas present for us will be a concert Tuesday, The Celtic Women are playing a at symphony hall.

Would like to do a 500 cals FD today. Because of my permanent lack of sleep I cannot do it right now. But I need to push the rest button. A couple of pounds creeped up on me and I need to counteract this right away. I don’t want to gain, I want to maintain through deadly December. I am skipping a Christmas party tomorrow evening because my DH does not want to attend and I don’t want to eat party (junk) food at 7pm. Also I fell the day before yesterday crossing the street and my body is aching, especially both arms. I will invite my friend, the host, to a good lunch later this month or January. I like this better anyway because then you can really talk. At a big party the talking is nothing but superficial.

@sunn_beam: pumpkin kringle is a Danish dessert made in Racine, Wisconsin.

@anna6: congrats on Baby Eve and how lovely that she recognizes your singing voice!

@songbirdme: Yes, Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point in the Ashton Gardens. It was spectacular! Thanks for the link: your daughter has a beautiful voice.

Have a good Friday everyone!🎄☃️🎅

Day 14, UK, FD

I had a rough night last night, kept waking up and getting shivers 😷 . Throat very sore too, sneezing etc. all day, but in spite of all that I do feel just a tiny bit better 🙂 . Managed an FD too, which is a morale lifter 😀

@matpi yes, flu and laptop were a bundle *nods* . On a serious side, thank you for well wishes 😊

@gretta glad to hear you are feeling better, food poisoning is very unpleasant 🙁

@michelinme thank you, its my new baby haha 😀 , and I hope you feel better too 🤗 . Congrats on your loss 😉

@anna6 I hope you feel better soon too so you can spend more time with your new granddaughter 😍 , sending you some healing vibes 🤗

Have a great weekend everyone 🎅

Day 14 Newcastle Australia NFD
sigh, scales after a NFD back to almost where I started. Didn’t even think it was that bad. The spectre of calorie counting is looming. But I guess I should be glad I haven’t gained over deadly December. Reading all your posts for tips. Those on maintenance how did you get to you weight loss in the first place? Calorie counting on NFD? Lots of exercise?
@betsylee @gretta hope you got through the big storms in Melbourne this week. And any other east coast Aussies!

USA Day 14 NFD
Second Post

Finished eating for the day and closed up the kitchen. My new water FD has begun and will continue through tomorrow, ending at 4:30 p.m. I carefully monitored how much I eat today, so I actually stayed below my TDEE of 1372 calories. I have recently have been reading about how exercise has very little effect on weight loss, which is why exercise alone won’t get you where you want to be. I have always been an avid exerciser and I always believed that strong muscles improved metabolism speed because muscle burns more energy. In any case, you look and feel better with exercise, so I will stay the course. I hope everyone is having a great time over the holidays! 🙂

Day 14 – France – NFD
Day 15 – NFD

Long day yesterday and generally when I travel I eat my way to wherever I’m going… but although I had some treats I didn’t go mad..
But staying with friends here in Paris and we have had lots of my favourite things so good cheese, bread, rillettes and great fruit.. but the difference is that I fought really snack through the day…and as I’m not in my own house it means I eat less…so sideways will do for the moment….. 👍👍
Quick post as I can hear the breakfast chatter so better get up but wishing you all a good day particularly to those fasting..
Onwards and sideways ▶️

@jaifaim – nice to have someone else from here in Paris. Take care. It’s hard to know what to expect and where. We were in Passy yesterday and hundreds of shop windows were smashed.
Thanks for the kind remarks about my friend. She came from a small family ( two sisters – I went to school with her sister, who was a very close friend, and who died from cancer a few years ago). Neither parent had siblings, and so no cousins or aunts or uncles, and when her father died last year, my friend realised she was alone. She’d had a busy job and hadn’t made time to make many friends. It’s so sad, and really makes you grateful for your own family and friends.
Hope everybody out there has a good day. H