Day 18, Newcastle UK, NFD

This morning I am back at the same weight as last Wednesday. Admittedly I haven’t managed a proper FD this week – but it really has been a pretty good week overall. Still nearly two weeks to meet my January goal. Great evening of dancing last night – a particularly energetic week. Got a busy day on today, so a quick hello this morning.

Welcome back @johnnyr – I’ve missed your jokes.
Good for you @rainbowsmile – do you have any particular events planned for your new dresses?
Commiserations on your flu @bert1802. Get well soon.
@mjrbcd44 – did you win???
Going to check that app out @janejust – sounds interesting.

I watched the Channel 5 programme and think the story got a bit mixed up in the editing process tbh. I’m pleased ‘the celebrity’ (never heard of her) gave it a good review at the end of her 4 week trial. And as the saying goes – ‘the proof is in the pudding’ and there is overwhelming proof that 5:2 is a sustainable method of lifestyle change.

I particularly liked yesterday’s quote, so here it is again. Have a good day all.
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates

London UK

Day 2 Fd
Day 3 CD
Been ok this week so far another FD today
Onwards and downwards.

I agree this isn’t a crash diet it’s a WOL

Day 18, Belfast, CD??

Haven’t checked in for a while – had a big job interview last week so had been prepping for it. I can’t really concentrate on studying if I’m hungry, so had given the 5:2 a break for a bit. My Christmas had been quite stressful too, with family issues and the interview looming, so I feel that I’ve been through the wringer a bit, mentally and emotionally.

I got the job, though!! A very nice start to 2018 🙂

However, I am up 5lbs from before Christmas, but hoping to get back on the 5:2 wagon properly soon enough. Just taking it slowly at the moment.

Hope everyone is well….I’m trying to catch up on the posts. I’ll defo sign up for February.

Day 18, US, FD

Really really good CFD yesterday wh technically qualifies as a FD. And as today is my usual FD I am on track for a B2B2B! 🙂

Congrats @belfastsink! Awesome news.

Photos really do tell a thousand words. I’ve not (yet! – apart from ones of me in my late teens!) got a photo of myself where I think I loko good. But I use the others as motivation to keep going. I will get that bod I desire!

Day 18 USA (Illinois) NFD

Doing fine, had a great TDEE day yesterday despite all the carbs at the fundraiser spaghetti supper. Yeah for that!

I hope to read and chime in some more later on various posts.

Onward and downward

Day 18, Finland, FD & NFD!

Night shift is finally over for this list anyway, which is why today is both a FD and NFD. I started the fast before work yesterday so am done now. I love waking up after FD and feeling lighter…the motivation to not go crazy on NFD is enormous just because there are fast tangible results. Love it!Despite my saying i was only going to weigh on Mondays….I was -3kg from last weeks starting weight!No for some controlled NFD over the weekend!

@belfastsink congratulations on a new job! I had an interview today, but it has left me more unsure about whether I want to change jobs or not. I have to think hard over the weekend just in case I am offered it next week.

Sounds like so many people are down with winter bugs…hope you are all feeling better. Here is a Finnish way to prevent winter colds…..I have been winter swimming in our close by lake for the last 3 winters. They keep a hole unfrozen in the lake while the rest freezes over, and you swim for a short time. I haven’t had a proper cold since I started. I think the bugs are scared away by dipping in the frozen waters 😉

Enjoy the rest of the day everyone, and thanks for all the fabulous motivational stories and quotes, they help keep my mind on the ball.

Day 18, Surrey, FD

Just checking in. All going well. I think I had one of those “whoosh” moments this morning. The scales are telling me I’m 1.4lb below my January target weight today – that’s nearly 2lb off since Saturday’s Asian dinner! Trying not to get too excited, as I’m sure it’s mostly water!

Who was it who said “Take your successes and failures, and treat those two impostors just the same”? I think this motto is displayed somewhere in the dressing rooms at Wimbledon? Have a good day all, and stay cool!

Day 18 UK FD

This morning I was back to 76.5kg for the second time. Amazing after yesterday’s not entirely CD of 1500 calories included a business lunch of chips and lots of steamed green veg, a slice of cake and some bread & cheese. I guess it’s the combination of the choices we make as well as the total effect.

Struggling with today’s FD, also with overall energy and sticking power after unexpectedly difficult start to working year. Taking a break with a cup of vegemite, time out to refresh and reflect before the last push of project work today.

I’ve worked hard to put boundaries round today, making time for self-care and for healing, not letting the volume of incoming emails derail my need for time out to recover and plan. I find it so easy to become chaotic, and so important to have a clear framework or I’m distracted, disorganised and letting people down.

TakinTonight’s FD food is on a separate shelf in the fridge – defrosting stew and some tofu, plus left over bit of halloumi and peas. Got some baking apple and yogurt, or some carrot & apple sticks for emergency crunch. I can do this.

Meanwhile, the cake recipe. I’ve tweaked this from one I found online, wonderful recipe credit goes to Imperfectly Paleo.

Chocolate Beetroot Banana Loaf

(dairy/sugar/gluten free, low carb/paleo & vegetarian. I’m going to experiment with aqua fava to see if i can make it vegan)

300g cooked beetroot
c100g (2-3 medium) ripe bananas
4 eggs
60g coconut flour
60g ground almonds
60g cacao powder (NB not cocoa, tho you could use that if you want)
1tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
c2tblspns grated lemon (NB I freeze lemons whole and grate them – goes a lot further, keeps forever, no bitterness & can substitute for lemon juice or for zest)

Optional 1-2tblspns runny honey or maple syrup or agave syrup

1 Grease & line 2lb/1kg loaf tin, pre-heat oven to 160C Fan/180C electric

2 Prep and combine wet ingredients – Beat eggs, mash bananas, coarsely grate beetroot, finely grate lemon, add vanilla.

3 Weigh & combine dry ingredients

4 Add wet to dry, mix well together.

5 Place in prepared loaf tin. Bake for approx 50-60 mins until spongy & done. Cool in tin for a bit before lifting out to cool on rack.

NOTES

Comes out weighing 750g (tho seems to be slightly different each time!) and I’ve calculated total calories at 1580. I slice into 12 straightaway, so 132/slice, and keep it wrapped in foil in the fridge for a week – it stays moist and it seems to get better each day.

If it seems a bit sticky add a little milk – I used almond the first time, but less beetroot and more banana worked the second time.

Keep an eye on it after about 40 mins just in case your oven is faster than mine – I’ve been baking it alongside bread so prob shorter baking time if not sharing the oven!

I like the texture blended by hand like this, but if you want it smoother you could simply stick all the ingredients in a mixer.

I adore cacao, which i stumbled across when it was on special offer and didn’t realise it wasn’t the same as cocoa. It’s an amazing mood-lifter, antioxidant, source of vitamins….

No post-cake high, no chocolatey rush, but it’s deep and rich, full of flavour and vitamins and healthy enough to eat for breakfast I couldn’t go back to sugary, white flour cakes now. Enjoy!

Day 18 – Schipol Airport Amsterdam- NFD

Great 12 hour flight from Peru only to arrive in Amsterdam to find flights cancelled all over the place due to violent winter storms. Our direct flight to Dublin is cancelled. We have been rebooked onto a flight to London Heathrow, 2 hour wait, then a flight from Heathrow to Dublin. Home at midnight 🕛

Argh 😤. Currently in the KLM lounge – thank goodness we flew business class as we can have comfort in lounges while we wait. Unlike the bedlam that is Schipol Airport right mike. BUT, the lounge means complementary drinks and food, and I am partaking with gusto. Sitting here right now with a cool glass of Holland’s finest Heineken 🍺

Real pain though. I love air travel but this waiting around is so tedious

I plan to start fasting again on Monday. Right now another Heineken is looking like a good idea 😮

Day 18, UK, FD

So far so good, FD is going well with just chicken soup so far, so very low calories. Hoping to have a good finish 🙂

Congrats on new job @belfastsink , I hope you enjoy it.

@kerryn73 swimming in frozen lake?! Omg I’m feeling frozen just thinking about it 😮 brrrrr

@daffodil2010 sorry to hear you had a cancelled flight, its a nuisance when that happens. So not used to you not posting from Peru 😀

@mjrbcd44 Happy 90th Birthday to your dad! I hope he has a wonderful day 😊

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@bigviking
@maayyaa
@debster251
@mjrbcd44
@shinything

I’m one of those not too well, a bit better today but still coughing, hope all that are not feeling well get better soon 🤗

Day 18 – 🇬🇧- NFD

Sorry i’ve been awol – been a busy 🐝 the pace has helped me complete b2b over the last two days, so FDs completed for this week!

Trying to catch up on all the posts, great recipes & links – thank you!

Day 18 Newcastle UK NFD 🇬🇧.
Late posting latest grandson has decided to make a very slow appearance throughout last night and today.Lots of false starts and broken sleep but he should be here in the next few hours 😁
I may have to have a small drink tonight 🥂

Day 19 – Japan – FD #4 85.0kg

Been a while since I seen 85kg on the scale. I think it is mostly related to lower activity levels. I may have to get more aggressive with my NFDs.

Day 17 – Iceland – FD
Day 18 – Iceland – NFD

Day 18 – Ireland – NFD

Quite a controlled NFD today but woke with a bad headache which I have been unable to shake. Maybe it’s all this clean January living… Body may be in shock!! 😉
Thinking of all those who are feeling ill at the moment and hoping you feel better soon.
First real booze challenge tomorrow as meeting friends for drinks after work..have not mentioned to them that I am on the dry.. Easier to just order water when I get there… I’m sure I’ll be tempted but will be strong 😇.
Onward and downward!

2nd post –

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@bigviking
@maayyaa
@debster251
@mjrbcd44
@shinything
@califdreamer
@annemarilyn

Forgot to add my name on my 1st post

Just had an early supper & off to teach night school. Should be fine!

We can do this!

Day 19, NFD
Damn you sinuses! On the plane to Heathrow in 3 1/2 hours. Have saved my last 2 sudafeds to have in a couple of hours. Will have to g and see the pharmacists when I get home.

No idea what my weight will be when I weigh in tomorrow, but if there is anyfairness, it will be down. And I’ll be one day closer to a very cold glass of white wine!

Day 19, CD/NFD, Norway

Today is my 19th anniversary for when i got engaged with my OH. 19.01.1999. (still not married, not going to happen – happy as engaged)

Yesterday another successful FD, and the scales smiled to me with all time low this morning. Busy day at work and sparetime today, and on top of that i got asked to step in at the elderly center, so going to work morningshift tomorrow and eveningshift on sunday…so busy weekend, should help me with not over-snacking.

10kg down before my usa-vacation would be awsome!!…(7.mars)

Didnt have time to read all the posts this morning, did some internet-banking instead (payday today), but looked like a lot of good posts today, so coming in for another look when time is right 🙂

Day 19, NSW Australia, NFD
Down 300gm since yesterday & feeling good!
Thinking of all those who are not well – hope you all feel a lot better real soon.
Congrats to those with new employment – well done.
It’s just after 7pm Friday, on the east coast of Australia. Enjoy your weekend.
Bye for now!

Day 19, London, UK, NFD

Off to Pilates soon, so this might be a short one!!

I was absolutely starving last night!!! After yoga, I came home and had the veg soup I favour on FDs, then promptly closed the kitchen!!! A couple of hours later I could have gnawed my arm off, but I KNEW I wasn’t hungry and I’ve made the vow to eat the ‘Kitchen is Closed’ sign before anything else, including arms!!! I didn’t crack!!!!

I hope everyone has a good & productive Friday, this is the start of my weekend so mindful, Mindful, MINDFUL!!!!!!

Day 19 UK CD

Friday weigh in and I’m bounced back to 77kg/169.5lbs despite FD yesterday, so loss this week is 0.5lbs. Really happy tho cos I know i’m due a whoosh and my fat suit is definitely shrinking! I’ve lost a whole inch from my waist and 0.5 from my bust in just a week – my hips are always behind 😀

Good enough FD yesterday, under 800 calories with substantial dinner and delicious pudding. Feeling as tho i’m coming down with something but important deadlines today, so definitely an organised but paced day at the desk/email/planner, and an early finish time. The sun is shining and that always helps.

Get well soon to everyone who’s feeling sick. All that drink lots of fluids, keep warm, rest as much as you can and don’t worry about things – we’re in it for the long haul. Your body will thank you now and your brain will thank you later.

Have a good day!

Day 19 Wales NFD

Slept well last night after my FD and feeling good today ☺️

@timetochange – I fast on Monday and Thursday at up to 800 calories. I eat a Mediterranean diet, no refined carbs or sugar – as in the Blood Sugar Diet. I began this WOE in July last year weighing 11st 5 and on 31 Dec I was 9st 11 (I only weigh me once a month at the end of the challenge). Not the fastest loss but very steady and comfortable. The great thing about 5:2 is the flexibility it allows for experimentation to discovery what works best for you so that it feels natural and sustainable.

Happy Friday everyone.

Norway, Day 19, NFD

Had B2B FD Monday and Tuesday, or at least 1.5 FD. I had a business trip from Tuesday to Thursday, and I am sick again so no more FD this week.

Hope everyone are well, I feel bad for not having the time to read all the posts. I know how interesting and inspiring you all are, but I just don’t have the time right now. At least I am trying to check in and be accountable from time to time. I am still here, and I am still fasting! =D

Have a great weekend everyone! I am having some red wine tomorrow. And tonight. Much deserved!

Day 19, Finland, NFD

Feeling good today, although am planning pizza for dinner! We have Friday as our goodie day, used to be lolly day but the kids and I are having a lolly/chocolate ban, so we have other goodies. i though i would forgo goodies for some salty pizza. I haven’t thought about lollies/chocolates at all until today, which is a lovely surprise.

@Stevetoontaxidriver congratulations on your family’s new arrival and hope your daughter is ok.