Hi all, sorry I keep disappearing. I’m having one of those headachy months, and my brain is scrambled. wishing everyone a good week. Phyllis
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Hi, Annette, I do think it’s harder to fast in cold weather. much easier with salads and such in summer I think. But I do love soups, and tend to do them as much as possible. you are REALLY close to you goal, you might be where your body wants to be, at least for now. I’m with you on the not looking older, and curves. I’ve always been fairly curvy, kinda hourglass shaped, so I doubt I will ever be too skinny. 🙂 good luck with the rest of the week. hugs
Hi Piper, I’m doing better thanks. I made pies today with hubby’s help. only a couple more things to do tomorrow. Hope you have a great day. hugs Phyllis
I suppose old pre slim clothes would work as a pair of Joey’s Thanksgiving pants.
I’m going to celebrate TG too, Indian for dinner tonight.
Lucky for me that my fast day dietary ingredients are not seasonal, but that is by the by, rye bread bakin’in the good ole breadmachine, will smell yummy when I’m back from my curry foraging.
Maybe some people should do just maintenance for winter – whole point is to have a happier lifestyle, no point in damaging food relationship. Good luck.
Hi Annette,
You have really done well, to continue for 10 months is really good going and loosing all that weight.
Maybe now is the time for you to take it easy and maybe take a re think were you want to be in the New Year. December for all of us will be hard time with Xmas meals, dinner and dances ( if you are lucky) everybody will be pushing forward again with new goals in January.
Good Luck
thanks Piper for the good wishes, sorry you are having a bad day. do something nice for yourself today.
Annette, as another vertically challenged person I can certainly relate. I hope you enjoy your week off. I know you probably did get tired of soup after a whole winter.
whoops got to run, the kitchen timer just beeped at me. wishing everyone a great day. Phyllis
Piper, how was your Thanksgiving? Hope you had a great day.
Annette, you have done so well!!! it’s interesting when you have a visual(and hands on) representation of the weight you have lost (and the rice was only half) I think you are right thinking of only a day a week for a bit and review in Jan. only you know what is right for you,and you will figure it out.
I think I will be happy if I don’t gain during the holidays. I not going to stress over it. I did find that even with all the holiday food today, I was able to stop easily before I overdid it too much( I think. LOL )
Oh, have to share this. my daughter who has been doing 5:2 also had a big announcement this morning. she started out in the mid 180’s which was very hard for her as she always been skinny until recently. she hasn’t lost a lot of weight, been gaining and losing 2 lbs over and over. until today, she just made it into the 170’s !!!! even though she hasn’t lost lots of lbs. she has lost several inches, over 4 in her waist. she is quite happy with this WOE.
sending wishes for a great day. Phyllis
Phyllis, it was good. When I said I hit the wall, I was talking about being too tired to continue, rubber legs. I always expect 13 people, but it turned into 20, which I like but it was a marathon of preparation- clean, dust, sweep, cook, dice-
chop chop! I could tell Annette was having trouble with the cold, had already been there- she’s been doing this for months and has four boys- talk about a marathon, to say nothing about her actual running! So today was easier, the hard stuff was done.
Happy for your daughter- tell her I’ve been losing the same two pounds for weeks!
Hi Everybody,
I lost 1 lb today and hubby stayed the same….so 2 lb to go.
1st July 2013, our Measurements,
Me at 5″.7″…bust 2″ loss, waist 4 1/2 loss, hips 3 1/2″ loss, top of legs 2″ off one 3″ off the other, BMI 28.7 down to 25.7.
Hubby at 5.10″…waist 8″ loss, BMI 31.7 down to 28.6.
I think we are slowing down a bit but we will still push on as it’s a on going progress. New targets will be made in the New Year for us.
The weather is dark and dismal and I think it is getting to everybody. The newspapers in UK this morning say we are in for a big freeze for three months something to look forward to! Salads and keeping on with excerise might be a problem.
Well done for your daughters weight loss Phylis…ours has joined with us and is also doing well but she does have a few naughty things on Fast Days but seems to get away with it !
Good Luck to you all….even the ones taking a break..
X
Oh, Piper, I know all about that wall. LOL. we say we ran into a wall, and it fell on us. 🙂 wow, 20 people!!! no wonder you were exhausted! we started prep on tues, so yesterday wasn’t too bad, of course there was only the 3 of us. I’ll tell Deidre that you, too, have been dealing with the return of the two lbs. LOL.
wow, Symba, you two are doing great. I can relate about the cold. it’s been down into the teens here, and our old house hasn’t much insulation. I’m usually under a couple of cats and a quilt. LOL.
good fasting all. Phyllis
Morning fast friends! Sorry to hear about your sore hip Annette and hope you are able to dance tonight without discomfort.
Managed my fast days ok this week – the trick seems to be to have some distraction to hand when you hit a bit of a pang. Phone a friend! That certainly worked for me on thursday afternoon.
My progress is steady but not dramatic. I’m only taking measurements for waist and hips – although at the gym they are measuring my fat levels but I havent had that done for a while. I only seem to have lost less than a lb this week, despite fast days and two 5k runs as well as the gym and dog walking. But as long as I’m heading in the right direction, Im not worried.
I’ve been recording my weight and measurements on MyFitnessPal and it is quite interesting to see the weight graph over different periods of time. I’ll be interested to see if there is any hormonal link to the plateaus or reductions in weight loss.
At least I’ve got to the point where I need a belt for my jeans (hurrah) and one or two people are noticing that I’m slimmer. Spurs you on through the fast days – although I agree, fasting is tougher in cold weather. I’m sure the body craves golden syrup sponge and various comfort foods when winter comes along.
I have 2lb to lose before Christmas, if Im going to keep to my target of reaching 10 stone by then. I wondered if that would be light enough but unfortunately Im apple shaped and am still carrying too much round my middle. Seems that the fat you most want to lose is the stuff that lingers longest! So in the New Year Im going to try to get down to my pre-children weight of 9 1/2 stone, or thereabouts, but will probably be guided more by my waist/tummy size than by the scales.
But congratulations to all of you who have reached – or are very close to – your target weight! Will you still fast once a week? And will we hear from you, from time to time, on the forum?
Have a great weekend, whereever you are!
Hi reluctant tasker,
I’m apple shaped too and have lots of fat on my belly. I’d hate to see one of those body scans that measures visceral fat! I’m trying 3 days fasting next week as I am not loosing and have sabotaged my fast days last week so am determined.
On my fridge I have a note which gives the reasons as to why I’m doing 5;2 and eating the PAleo way. I read it to remind myself why I’m doing what I’m doing which is basically as follows;
My late dad loved his food and was totally uncontrolled around it. By his 50’s he had hypertension, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. By his 70’s he’d had 3 heart attacks, had altzheimers and eventually renal failure. despite his blood sugars being around 32 at one point he wouldn’t modify his diet and overeating killed him, oh I forgot the gout too.
As my grandfather had the same diseases they’re familial and I’m determined not to go down that route. I loathe my flabby belly. so just typing these reasons or reading it on my fridge stops me overeating
Have a good weekend
Hello fast friends,
It’s really good to hear everyone’s news. Keeping going with the change of weather is proving quite a struggle. I didn’t manage any gym sessions this week, still congested and my son has been in hospital unexpectedly this week. I’ve been yo-yo’ing a lot recently and was determined to stick to the plan and was really bloody minded, am not usually so fierce. I’ve weighed this morning and have lost 2lbs which I’m pleased with as it has been hard won. I have around 50lbs to go and I suspect if I’d been close to goal i might have had the same difficulty shifting it as some of you are having. It must be really frustrating.You will get to where you want to be. You inspire me that if I can keep to this WOL I can be successful like you. I wish you all a great weekend wherever in the world you are reading this. We are walking the walk not just talking the talk. Am proud of us all wherever we are on our journey. 🙂
Having weighed myself on Tuesday and dipped under 70kg I had a bit of a ‘bad’ couple of days on weds and thurs,eating at my daughter’s with a few cheeky mulled wines and chocolate,then taking my other daughter out for lunch. I jumped back on it and fasted Friday. Added to which,when I go to visit them I have to miss several fitness classes so fewer calories burned up! Didn’t fancy weighing myself today but I did try on my wedding dress which,wait for it, fit me! Blimey. Also tried a dress on that I fancied wearing at Christmas and that fitted me too. Whoohoo. Loving this ‘diet’ and all the compliments I’m getting at the gym. Someone who stands behind me at my step class said how much weight I’d lost -probably ‘cos I don’t block her view now! Hehe.
Have a good weekend everyone.
Well done Sonunda,
Really great getting into your Wedding dress and the Xmas dress, the size counts not weight…although we all chase the scales.
We are going to a reunion from work on Friday, not seen anybody for a year…will anybody notice our weight loss…I will be choosing very carefully what I wear…we was very old and frumpy last year and FAT! Must impress!
It will be a bad month for everyone, even if we go carefully, visiting family and friends. Roll on the New Year get on track again…
X
Hi Everyone,
Congratulations to all of us for sticking with this WOL and especially to us Americans for getting thru Thanksgiving.
I was on vacation for a week and only did 1 fast day that week and did a lot of eating too. Then came Thanksgiving with a really big meal and lots of great things to eat. I did go right back to fasting yesterday. Weighted this morning and I am up one pound. Measured and may be down 1/2″ at the waist. Difficult to be sure.
I had to put down one of my old dogs the Tues. before Thanksgiving. She was not ready to go but unless heavily medicated in pain and there was nothing to be done. I did not want to have her suffer over the long Holiday weekend. So this is a good-bye to Scuff, a most kind and gentle soul. I miss you.
Quick
Hi Fast Friends,
lovely reading all your news. I am on a fast day today. One of 3 this week. I have somehow managed to put 5lb on!!!!! I was flabbergasted that after getting down to 9st11lb I have weighed 10st 2lb the last few days! I think I’ve had too much chocolate and I make Paleo bread which is almond flour based so I reckon its very calorific, so I will be avoiding it from now on!!
I am going to be very strict . One of the problems is that I have a family at home and I have to cook for them. I do try and give them similar to me, i.e fish or chicken, but theres is jazzed up and with carbs, but I do struggle making a spag bol and not eating it myself, etc. How do those of you with families manage ?
Hello, fast friends!! Today was my first fast day since Thanksgiving. I only managed one day the week of Thanksgiving. I only lost 0.2 pounds, weighing in before the holiday. I’ve avoided the scales like the plague since then. Ha!!
I also cook for my family & don’t partake. However, as a vegetarian married to & raising meat eaters, my kids are accustomed to seeing me cook & not eat. Since my children are young (9, 7, & 4), I try not to talk much about “dieting” etc. But I see fasting differently & so after a month or two fasting, I felt comfortable explaining myself. Tonight I made chicken spaghetti for everyone….& I love pasta!! But I resisted.
I’m only 9 pounds from my goal weight, but about 4 pounds from a healthy BMI. At 5’6″ with an hourglass figure, most people are shocked when I say I have that weight to lose. But I carry all my weight in my hips & thighs. As long as I continue to lose inches there I don’t give a flip what I weigh.
This week I’m attempting 4:3. I have my husband’s Christmas party Saturday night & some new skinny jeans to wear since we’re going casual this year. And then Sunday night we’re hosting a Christmas party for our group from church. So yes, 4:3 is a must this week!!
Quick, so sorry for your loss. That’s so tough!! Hugs to you.
And happy fasting all!!
Hello Fast Friends! I’ve been keeping my head down, having had a couple of weeks with no weight loss and felling slightly grumpy, but I doggedly stuck to the program . And guess what? On Saturday I’d lost 3ibs and made it to my first goal of 28lbs by end of November. We just need to keep the faith.
Here’s a thought that spontaneously occurred to me while I was out enjoying the Christmas markets: what I have achieved is the BEST Christmas present I could have given myself. I hope this will continue to inspire me and all my fast friends.We deserve to be healthy, confident and well and should feel proud that we are doing this for ourselves.
Hi all,
Aphrodite, was wondering where you where. Great job, will need to get my act together. On the other hand, the day after Thanksgiving, I wore my skinny pants for the first time in more than a year!
Annette- we all know you care. You are supposed to be relaxing a little, so don’t be too sad about the chocolate. Just not too much and all the time! A little rest, a little fun, some work and some play. We all need a balance.
Hi Fast Friends, so good to see everyone and hear of your triumphs and challenges. Quick, I’m so sorry about your doggie, I’m glad you know that you did what was right for her. Annette, I’m so sorry that you had to put your bunny down. it’ never an easy decision, but we do it because we love them, and that is our responsibility to them. sending you both a big hug.
well, we survived Thanksgiving. only scheduled one fast day last week. spent the week preparing as much as we could ahead of time. ate too much for comfort and enjoyed every bit of it. by Sunday, we were all sick of food after too many heavy meals, so we threw in a fast day. I only lost .8 lbs, but still a loss, my daughter lost over 2 lbs!! I’m thrilled to say the least.
wishing everyone a great week. Phyllis
Thanks all for your lovely comments. I am so impressed, MM that you lost weight over Thanksgiving. Very inspiring as we head into Christmas. Symba,you are spot on about balance. I thoroughly intend to enjoy the season and will use fasting as damage limitation, knowing it won’t take long to get back on track in the new year. I think it’s being able to do this that makes it a feasible long term, nay permanent way of life. What fun would life be without a few choccies now and then, eh Annette?
Bizarre this morning- I went for a cuppa in the staff room and completely forgot I was fasting today . Before I knew it a piece of spicy tea bread had leapt down my unsuspecting throat! . this was a bit annoying. Anyway I think I’ve managed to allow for it calorie wise, it’s just that I usually fast till evening and avoid carbs so I don’t know how this will impact on my progress this week.
Anyhow, hope you are all having a good week. X
Hi Aphrodite, I couldn’t believe it when I got on the scales. I fully expected to gain. Like you, I’m not putting too much pressure on myself through the holidays. a person needs a few choccies and treats once in a while.
oh, know what you mean about forgetting it’s a fast day. I did the same thing the other day. I got back from my doctors visit and remembered AFTER I had a big cup of coffee with milk and sugar that it was a fast day. Hope your carb fix didn’t mess with your fasting too much. Happy fasting. Phyllis
Going back a couple of months there were a few weeks where I was making food or drink mistakes on nearly every fast day!
Have had 4 very good fast weeks, but last two weeks, exercise has trailed off – I’ve definitely noticed that I’ve just given in to lethargy – yesterday forced myself to get on the treadmill to get my 10k steps and it was really just as easy to do that, as do nothing – so just a state of mind.
In bed in the early hours snoozing watching Ashes cricket and all I can think about is a Facebook post I saw on the fastday just gone, for a gingerbread latte, mince pie and cream for £3 at a local cafe! Goodness me, I can taste it already.
Hi snedger, good for you having 4 good fast weeks! are you in the U.K.? I really think when it get cold and dark, we have a natural tendency to want to hibernate, stay in where it’s hopefully warm and cozy. If you decide to have the latte and mince pie, enjoy every bite!!! I sometimes think that the worst thing we can do is feel guilty when we eat. I think it heads straight to where ever on our body we don’t want it. LOL.
Hope today is a good one. Phyllis
Hi Annette,
I know what you mean I was very thin straight up and down at 20, I do like a few curves. Looking like a woman not a boy! We have to remember our age and can’t turn the clock back too far.
You were very good not taking the cakes, if its not birthdays or retirements at work….very tempting, not for us when retired! shame…..I have a walnut whip ready in my Xmas pile, I have had no chocolate since July, I am very tempted to have one tomorrow as a treat ( fast day today) I will see! Hubby will possibly say No.
Just putting my jeans leather belt on a couple of hours ago, I counted the holes on which I have moved up tighter SIX holes since July, I cut off 4″ off the end. I was pleased but also disgusted how I ever let my self get into such a fat state! Never again.
I shall review my goals in January as I am getting close to my weight, although you see just another 7 lbs….I may just continue and let my weight fall to a plateau of where it decides to level at. Hubby needs to go for another 7 lbs to get nearer to his goal.
Have a lovely weekend it sounds exciting filming…….enjoy………it would be fish and chips for me and cake….
Cheers Jean
I am thinking – Christmas is only ONE day and on that day we have turkey (super low calorie meat), lots of healthy vegetables and we can also have the trimmings. Then there is the Pudding, brandy butter and cream. We shall also have as much wine as we usually do and open a mountain of presents with the family then sit around the fire and probably fall asleep. We rarely eat much Christmas evening as we have stuffed ourselves earlier so may have stilton and crackers to round off the day.
Boxing Day will be a normal day for us. We will fast on Monday and Friday of that week so it should all be calm and bright!
I have banned any chocolate gifts from family and friends and they know I will be very strict and confiscate any that do arrive (I don’t particularly like chocolate so it will be easy for me 🙂 )
I have stolen someone else’s idea (Yours I think symba) and told my two sons they can bring themselves a small amount of chocolate for their own consumption.
Anyway that is the plan and I will let you know how it pans out 🙂
Hi Everybody,
We weighed in this morning, I have lost another 1 lb making it 27 lbs, I will have to squeeze another 1 lb before Christmas.
My hubby bless him has now passed me, 2 lb off taking him to 28 lbs / 2 stone off to his Christmas goal. He is very pleased today never believing in July he would do this and reach his pre Xmas target. Another 7 lb to loose for him in the New Year.
His words this morning is ” we won’t be going overboard on our Christmas eating”…….. different words from last week!
Annette, well done on the skirts………room for a few more chocs..
Lindyw, you are very good having one day of Christmas, we have declared about 10 days, we normally have all of December!
Good Luck with the weigh ins, Everybody
X
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