Hi Hippyhayles, had to google what a stone converts to in pounds – good news that the new scale appears to be settling/calibrated and Great Job on your walks!
Had a great eating day yesterday, so it was a nice rebound after a tough eating day on Friday and got in a solid weight training session yesterday. My wonderful wife flies out after church this morning as she kicks off an unusually high volume of travel for the next few weeks. Better eating habits can be a challenge when she’s away so thanks again for letting me participate in this group!
Goals for today are to keep tracking my food on MFP (4 out of 5 complete days so far), avoid afternoon fatigue cravings (much easier on weekends as I can just nap), and weight training today. Will be flying to Florida on Tuesday, looking forward to running outdoors (despise treadmills).
Have an excellent Sunday everyone!!

Hello new friends….
I have not checked in since Friday – I have done OK on my NFD, on Friday I had a few chocolate cravings and I did have a couple, but they were very small swiss chocolates and not a huge snickers bar. Even though – I threw the rest away – they were left over from the holidays. Also – some chips were sitting out and I had like 5 – better than a huge handful that I would usually have or more…when I was younger I used to eat an entire bag…love potato chips..they are horrible, luckily they also give me heartburn now, so hopefully next time I will just not eat them at all.
I was supposed to have my 2nd fast today, but my husband had made me a breakfast when I woke up – so I ate it and will adjust my fast until tomorrow.

XAMOS – will you please correct the spreadsheet for a Monday and Wednesday FD for me.

I am recording my food on “myfitness pal” app. It does not like the days I only put in 500 cals but what it does show me and make me do is to really see how many calories are in things – I never have paid attention really too much – more to carbs in the past. Calories add up fast and I have been very honest putting in more I think that I really eat – it also has exercise and calories burned so you can see where you are on a day. for now it is a good check system for me.
Best wishes everyone for your FD this week.
Grins

Day 7&8nfd
Day 9 FD
I am now away on holiday and won’t be checking in so much for a couple of weeks. I’ve decided a bit of a technology detox is in order while we are relaxing and recharging our own batteries, so we will put phones and tablets away hence not checking in here so much.
Have to admit I’m nervous about my two FDs while im in summer holiday mode, but I have to make it happen so today is my first fast this week. I’m considering btb to get it over with but will assess after today’s fast.
Will probably have 480cals tonight instead of just water for the day but again not really decided and if I get through on water then great but if I need some cals then that’s fine too.

hello everybody,

Well it looks like we are all doing super at the moment so well done to us all!

I must admit this group is fantastic, I look forward to ready your replies and adding my own, its great to have the support of others.

So this weekend has been a test for me, weekends always are with my partner and daughter stuffing their faces. However I HAVE resisted all the temptation’s. We sat watching a film last night, like we do every Sunday and they were eating the leftover Christmas chocolates and I had a 2 cracker breads instead. I had a lovely roast chicken dinner that I piled my veg up high on and even treated myself to a Yorkshire pudding and some gravy! It was lovely. Total calories for yesterday was 1150kcal.

@xamos, thanks for the link I shall watch it when I get a little time to myself.

@lany36 enjoy your holiday! I hope your somewhere nice, I wish I was!

@l.e.n.8 well done on the loss!! half way to your January goal!

@grins I also use MFP and same here, it doesn’t like the low calories day. have stopped putting my exercise in as it gives you the calories back which I don’t want at the moment, I want to shift as much as I can until my wedding!

Today is my FD so I’m already looking forward to my tea tomorrow night!

Happy Monday and good luck with this week!! x

I was just wondering, are we all on facebook? maybe we could create a private group on there for just us, a way to share our meals, pictures of weight loss etc?

Would be nice to put faces to the names too. x

right, ive created a private group called “small group accountability” if any of you would like to join then please do so!

just thinking it may be another boost for us all to see pictures of how we are all doing, food we are eating on fast days.

here we go people…. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1772391599746482/

hopefu8lly see you all there!

x

Day 9 FD

Starting off with 45 minute hill run.

Great job on the loss everyone! @hippy great job making good choices this weekend!

I’m also not overweight, but 5:2 has benefits outside of weight loss which is why I came here in the first place! Losing some weight was a nice side perk! I am 5’2″ and it’s amazing how much different 5 pounds of change looks on my frame vs. my husband.

This month I’m abstaining from all alcohol, candy, and Facebook. A bit of a January fast for better mindfulness and kick start healthier habits. Enjoy your holiday @lany!

Happy Monday everyone, it’s a new week, the sun is shining (here), and it’s full of opportunity. Live well!

Hello lovely group
I am the same as I weighed on Friday, yippee! Had a quiet but pleasant relaxing weekend.
Today is supposed to be normal eating. I will have a nice supper of baked cheesy mushrooms, and some salad.
Y’all sound like you are v exercise-y. I started yoga again today, feels nice to limber up a little. Also to calm down it’s quite useful. I intend to do more yoga tomorrow a now that I’ve said it I’m more likely to do it!
I am not really overweight BMI-wise, but when I look in the mirror I have more belly fat than is nice. I don’t like the look of it at all. I did some sit-ups today too.
According to my scales, my visceral fat level is fine. However my waist is still too big. One of the group members posted some info on waist measurements, so can someone give me a formula for how big this ought to be?
I feel too embarrassed to be on FB.

So glad to be able to talk about this with my friendly group.

Xamos your physics teachers’ dinner party sounded delicious.

Another of my goals is to lose a kilo before a holiday I’ve booked in May. we are going to Greece, and hope for sunshine!

Happy Monday all.
x

Day 9 – FD
Day 10 – NFD

@xamos, @smeagle – some time back ago I’d discovered that your waist was supposed to be less than half your height in cms for males and females for health – it’s a really bad place to store fat in regards to diabetes and heart disease. Your waist is defined as around your belly button (which for me sucks, as my visual waist is higher up). It’s also in the Fast Diet book – in my one it’s page 76, which is in the Science of Fasting chapter.

@hippyhayles – great idea re the FB group, I’ve requested to join 🙂

Morning everybody!

The group seems to be very active this month, nice to read all the comments.

Days 7-10: NFDs.

Was lighter when weighed myself on Saturday than the week before which was a relief. Simply because the week before weighing had three days of festivity still in it :-).

Planning on doing two FDs this week and light NFDs for the other five days.

About to look for FB group, initial quick search brought lots of groups with similar name, I will use the link this time, haha.

Well, my fast day went great yesterday. Was very busy – that helped, but didn’t really feel to hungry.
I had to take a drive yesterday and was listening to a book on tape about being fully present in the moment type of stuff.
Anyway = this morning my husband made cinnamon rolls – which he was going to make yesterday but I said to wait until after my fast. So – I ate one this morning – intentional. I was not in the present moment while eating it – just ate it quickly…scarfed it down so to speak. About an hour later – I brought myself to think about it – now to be in the present moment is to think about things without judgement, so I thought about it and thought how quickly I ate it and yes it was good, but it wasn’t that good…and it was over so fast, although the calories 280 as the package says, will be with me for awhile. I am by no means beating myself up, just realizing how I have been eating…definitely not paying attention and just going for gratification.
So, here is to learning to pay more attention, to be “more present”- that is my new lifetime lesson for the day.

Hi all
Just a quick check in to say I’m still here.
I’ve been 16:8 all this week but intend to add a proper 36hours fast today.
Each day I’ve thought about a fast this week the kids have asked to go to yet another of their favourite holiday places and inevitably it’s been something that involves food.
No idea what my weight or measures are doing but my clothes feel ok still.
I won’t be joining the Facebook group, I suspect I could be the last person on the planet who doesn’t have a account? profile? page? or whatever it is that you need to be ‘on Facebook’ and as much as everyone here seems keen to connect that way it’s not for me. Posting to the forums is the first and only online account or sharing type thing I’ve ever done and it’s enough for me…even if that does make me sound waaaay older than my 36 years!
I’ll hang around here for a while and see if the thread stays active or if people drift away towards preferring to share on Facebook instead.

11th is a FD

I’m going to try for another one tomorrow but expect hunger should kick in soon. Will see what happens. 🙂

Hi everyone. Jan 11 FD for me please @xamos. I can only manage the one FD this week but aim to try harder next week! Hope you are fine in Glasgow and it’s not too cold. They say a cold spell is on the way with a lot of snow. It’s been a while since we had snow here in Essex.

@karlanz my waist is too big as I have got a natural waist that is higher up too. Is this a diet or exercise issue?

I have a basic question, can someone please help? When you fast, do you have your last meal the day before (NFD) then the next day is a FD, until your evening meal? This is a 24 hour fast, isn’t it? But if you prefer you are allowed your 500 calories at any time on the FD.

The FAQ give different answers. E.g. You can have a 24 hour fast as described above, or not eat all day on your FD, then have a breakfast on the next day, giving a 36 hour fast. I have not been able to do 36 hours.

I was .3 kilos lighter this morning. Only .8 kilo to my goal. But the weekend is coming!

Thanks everyone, you are all v inspiring.
X

It seems like everyone is doing pretty well – I think that this group REALLY helps!! Today is 1 week from my start and I was down 2.2 lbs. and happy with that. Maybe one week I will stick in an extra FD to get another boost. Or, perhaps I will do better on my off days?

@xamos today will be my 2nd FD this week.
I got a lot of steps in yesterday – my legs and feet actually hurt..think I need better shoes!
For those not on FB – no worries – this is the main place and I think and hope we are all committed to be here together to support one another.
FB is fun though just for other things…I posted yesterday a picture of my “50 lb.Dog food bag” I am keeping it on my desk and look at it all the time that I am working – to remind me of the extra crap I am carrying and making my body put up with…incentive…I know it is totally heavy to carry when full so YES!!

@lessofme34 – you are right, I too need to make a lifetime habit of mindful eating. I am feeling and hoping that this just maybe the time…I am committed and making it the time!

I wish you all the best today – you know they say “Think before you drink” well – lets all “Think before we eat!”
Cheers

hey again @xamos Im still going strong on day 11, no hunger, my mood has only improved each day im doing this. I must admin my hunger is getting less and less each day which im happy about. Im not craving anything I shouldn’t so really embracing this now.

Im feeling great, my poor dog is shattered at the moment, he only has little legs and he did 5 miles yesterday! 2.5 miles at 5am and another 2.5 miles at 5.30pm!

@grins yes totally agree this is the main place for support. Just nice to see what people are eating on FD and NFD, tomorrow is my fast day so im having a yummy spag bol for tea tonight.

Ive booked myself on my first spinning class for next week, ive not been spinning for a few years so I know I will be crawling out of bed the day after! No pain no gain!

Sound like we are all doing amazing! loving the group!

xx

Hi:

This thread tells how to do 5:2 and has answers to many of your questions: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/

Good Luck!

Day 11 FD
Yes xamos my FD was 11 not 10 as I had initially intended
I’m continuing today for another 36hours to get two FD fitted in this week

Good morning my lovely’s,

So today is FD but I just couldn’t resit hopping on those scales this morning, my weigh day is actually tomorrow. *drum roll* 3lbs LOSS THIS WEEK!!!!!

So so pleased, so that 11 lbs in 2 weeks. This diet is definitely suiting me and that’s given me a even bigger push!

@karlanz I carry all my weight on my on my tummy! I hate it! Although, this week it has gone down dramatically which i’m happy about.

Happy Thursday peeps x

@lessofme34 I totally agree with the over indulging on the NFD. Hence why I have chose to calorie count on my NFD. Dieting is about what works to each individual and about a commitment to a lifestyles change. I wish it was that hot here, I’m currently looking at a huge snow cloud above my place of work!

Good morning everyone…yesterday FD went pretty well, except I guess I did not calculate my supper last night well enough and ended up going over on my 500. I did burn quite a bit yesterday, but need to be more careful. I am going to add tomorrow as a FD as well to get a better boost and also as
@karlanz says – to track NFD a bit better (at least pay attention! Mindful!)and good job @ Karlanz that is awesome progress!
@hippyhayles – great job 3lbs this week, that’s great!

@lessofme – traveling can be hard, so good job, enjoy the Florida sunshine!
@J-Ray-I too need to adjust my shoes – I don’t run (give you credit there) but just walking I know my shoes are not supporting my foot-arch pain.

@xamos – thanks for keeping up with everyone!
Good job to all – thanks for the support – it really is easier than it sounds like it is going to be – but I love being able to check in!

Happy Friday!!
Worked later than planned yesterday and ended up bailing on the gym. Did complete MFP for food tracking. Been staying with my parents for a couple days but heading to stay out at the beach for about a week. If I can get a brief nap, going to run after work.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

@hippy – wow! That’s amazing loss! I can hear your giddyness – you certainly have smashed your target. Congrats!

Day 12-15 NFD
Yesterday I got a 2 mile slow recovery jog, and I spent about an hour last night stretching and rolling my legs. Finally woke up without soreness today. Made it to the climbing gym and joined again for the first time in over 10 years – made it about an hour before my arms turned to jelly! 🙂

I like that Friday feeling! Working from home some today, as much as I can while hosting children’s playdates lol.
@karlanz, I love your post about your pole dancing class, it sounds like a wonderful place! I know when I get around people accepting of me, then I’m more accepting of me too. What a nice find!
@less – enjoy your beach holiday!
@grins – I hate giving unsolicited advice, but having recovered from plantar fasciitis I know how painful arch soreness is! I found these amazing, hard molded inserts I’ve been using in all my shoes for years now, called powerstep. Way cheaper than the ones the running stores sell, and available on amazon (not sure where you are located!). I hope you can find something that works, foot pain can be so crippling!
Happy Friday to you all too! I suppose I have that friday feeling too 🙂