Day 6 UK NFD

I did jinx it, there is an upwards bounce this morning, but only a little one to 170.6 from .4. And considering that I succumbed to temptation and inhaled the free samples that Tesco, the buggers, put in my shopping (which were disgusting – why I finished them despite their being disgusting is a puzzle, but I did) the damage wasn’t as bad as it could have been.

It is going to be really hot again with possible thunder storms so I am putting off the heavy work until tomorrow when it should have cooled down. Today I will keep a close eye on the rabbits as the flies are a big problem in damp hot weather. Last night as I was putting them to bed I found Yarra had had eggs laid all over him and had a mucky wet bum so after I got all the others in I had to cut off all the wet mucky fur and comb all the eggs out of his coat. That took until 11pm. I will have to be vigilant today. Not all the rabbits are at risk as a healthy young rabbit won’t let the flies near, but we have so many old ones. Yarra looks much better this morning fortunately.

Funnily enough @califdreamer I am turning purple as the new purple trousers I bought now fit, and the Sanctuary shirts are purple and I even have purple socks!

Day 6, Hampshire, UK – NFD

Successful FD yesterday, I always start to feel hungry when we sit down for our Masterchef USA episode of the night but I guess its expected when they are showing all that yummy food.

My Topshop size 10 dress came yesterday and it FITS!!! it zipped up easily, I still feel like my tummy is not flat enough to wear it as its rather snug but as I bought it for our Vegas trip in September, it should fit much better then :). @califdreamer I was soo happy to send the 12 back, I have been a size 12 for at least 5 years so its amazing to be able to wear a 10.

I am still going through a weird mental state, I was complaining to my husband that I feel like I am not loosing weight and I feel bloated, he reminded me that when I first started this diet, I use to eat normally on my NFD but recently I indulge on cakes and chocolate, I think he is right. Also I have been working very hard in the gym and he is convinced that even though the scales are not shifting, my body shape is and he reckons that I have put on at least 1kg of muscle, I really hope is he right because the scales said 69.8kg this morning (1kg up on last week :S).

@awilson thank you very much!!
@mirandash trust me I know the feeling, my husband use to get a KFC bucket for dinner on my FD and I use to sit there with him with my sad looking 300cal omelette, as hard as it was, he often felt terrible an hour after and I felt great lol!! try and resist that temptation for a few minutes and you will sail through it…
@anna6 love the fact that you are from Gozo, a friend of mine got married out there a few years back, what a beautiful place!!
@rainbowsmile Chin up, its upwards from here 🙂
@liathanail well done for drinking all that water, its just a habit you get into and I also thinks it helps with the weight loss!! Good luck 🙂

Day 6 – UK – FD

Hot and stuffy night last night and the sunny weather down here means my hay fever is back with a vengeance. Been told we may get thunderstorms/heavy rain but no sign yet. Garden could do with it so unless I get caught in it, I won’t be complaining!

@rainbowsmile – lots of the shops have sales on at the moment – I got an almost little black dress (it’s very dark navy) from John Lewis at 70% off. Hobbs also have very smart ones too and some of theirs are heavily discounted too. Good luck with your search!

Day 6, Wales UK, FD

Been following the diet carefully and woke this morning feeling ‘thin’ so couldn’t resist hopping on the scales…wish I hadn’t as they showed a half pound up on my 1 July weight!??
Now wondering if my target loss of 6lbs for July is too ambitious – but its out there now so I’ll stick with it and today I’ve set myself an additional goal to stay on the 5:2 diet and keep with this challenge regardless what the scales say.

Learning loads from your posts – will drink more water today.

Have a good day everyone xx

Day 6, Belfast, FD
Day 5, Belfast, NFD
Day 4 (Tuesday) was meant to be a FD…boy, I got home from work and ATE ALL ROUND ME!! :[

Really bad, I was in a bit of a mental fug and just ruined the day. Nuts, bread, cheese…at least I had a 5:2 dinner of sweet potato and lentil curry. Amazing recipe, I’ll post the link. But I think it was due to a quiet day in work, thinking about food, being a bit emotional…all added up to comfort eating. I was so annoyed, that was my first non-completed FD. But I’ve put it behind me and will pick it up again today.

@missybear – my weight goes all over the place, even when really strictly on 2 Fast Days per week. I’ve missed my target for the last few months (by a couple of pounds) but overall, since end of March, I am defo minus half a stone. I find this a slow-and-steady approach. Keep with it!!

@jarbia – I’m so jealous of the weather you guys are having. Northern Ireland is just mainly grey and wet during the summer…but at least it’s a bit warmer today. We’re heading to Portsmouth to visit family in August so should catch some rays then lol!

@rainbowsmile – all the best. My sister is finalising hers at the moment. Sending big virtual hugs.

I’ve compiled a pocket list for today – hope I’ve got everyone so far on it.

***DAY 6 POCKET LIST***
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER…WHAT A GLOBAL CHALLENGE WE’VE GOT GOING!!!
***Just copy and paste the list then add you name if you want to join***

@onahealthyhigh
@ducks_d
@rahul1905 (B2B)
@jarbia
@twinmam
@flourbaby
@laurealice
@basyjames
@pippapah
@missybear
@belfastsink

Good luck everyone!

Day 6, South Wales, FD

A hot, muggy and sticky day here, so just the right conditions to try upping my water intake (still waiting for that whoosh!)

Good luck all on FD today!

Day 6 NFD

Thanks guys – still in stinky ( but adorable) dogville over here but in last 24 hours now. Amazing how not being able to fast this week has affected my self esteem. Feel like a huge cave troll even tho I’m not. I’m due on which doesn’t help I know….. It’s great to know you guys are out there and understand.

Next week and week after will be doing 3 fasting days each week to make myself feel good mentally. Still determined to lose 2 in July.
Roarrrrrr. Let’s kick ass! X

Day 6- Scotland- FD

It’s so nice to read all your posts, and sorry I don’t have time to reply to people individually.
Yesterday I eat too much – lots of hummus ( I can eat it with a teaspoon as if it were a pot of yogurt…disgusting, I know), plus some left over noodles with veg and prawns left by my son. But this didn’t wake up my dragon, which is a massive success. Still, a couple of hundred grams more on the scale today, so extra motivation for my fast day.

Off to the Gp now. The chicken pox left a very very bad dermatitis on my baby skin, still very red, itchy and with infected patches. Poor thing. All this means of course sleepless nights (although last night I think I managed to sleep almost 5 hours – not in a row, obviously- so I feel “rested” today

Day 6 – USA (Illinois) – NFD

Going to do a 16:8 day today as there will be dinner out and “Evita” at our local summer stock theater. Our youngest played Eva Peron at University of Michigan years ago, so this will be memory time with tears for me if this production is any good.

@strawberriesandcream – thanks so much for the Dr. Berg YouTube link! Wow what a wealth of information in that one and the ones that followed about IF. I went through my 35 pound loss without ever having seen him. How did I miss his information?

Onward and downward!

Day 6 FD North Wales. Thought I would try a different approach to my fast day. I normally have a breakfast and evening meal totalling 500 cals. Today I decided to miss breakfast and see how long I could go without food. So far so good. I have made sure I drink lots of water. My daughter is cooking vegetarian kebabs tonight. If I can manage to avoid the bread I should stay well within my 500 cals. Every time I feel hungry I just tell myself it will pass and it does. It’s helping that I am distracted by the Grandchildren. I also keep telling myself that tomorrow within reason I can eat what I want 😀

3rd post…obviously got a bit of time on my hands lol!
I’ve added a few more fasters to the pocket list. I’m trying to stay on the game today!!

***DAY 6 POCKET LIST***
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER…WHAT A GLOBAL CHALLENGE WE’VE GOT GOING!!!
***Just copy and paste the list then add you name if you want to join***

@onahealthyhigh
@ducks_d
@rahul1905 (B2B)
@jarbia
@twinmam
@flourbaby
@laurealice
@basyjames
@pippapah
@missybear
@belfastsink
@lynned
@mia139
@lumat
@molij
@anna6

Good luck everyone!

Day 6–ABQ–FD

Thank you, @coda, you are so right. This might be the one thing in my life I have control over.

@lilymartin–I like the idea of a no-plastic July. I try to be no-plastic whenever possible but like you said, it’s difficult in our society. I had also heard about the huge amount of little plastic bits in the oceans.

To everyone: it’s been a sad couple of days. My sweet dog died on Tuesday and then on Wednesday found out about a tragedy that befell my boss the same day. Yesterday felt completely upside-down. Reading everyone’s posts today and hearing about your daily concerns reminds me that life goes on, with all its sorrows and joys. Thank you.

cut and pasted the pocket list below:

***DAY 6 POCKET LIST***
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER…WHAT A GLOBAL CHALLENGE WE’VE GOT GOING!!!
***Just copy and paste the list then add you name if you want to join***

@onahealthyhigh
@ducks_d
@rahul1905 (B2B)
@jarbia
@twinmam
@flourbaby
@laurealice
@basyjames
@pippapah
@missybear
@belfastsink
@lynned
@mia139
@lumat
@molij
@anna6
@keetseel

Day 6 USA NFD
Keetseel
I am so sorry to here about your doggie! I am a dog lover and know how much our animals can mean to us! I prefer to call them babies! Hope things work out for your boss. It sounds like you have been hit hard. Keep your chin up. Things will get better. I am just down the road from you in Amarillo, TX. It is about a 4 hour drive. We visit Albuquerque frequently. Have relatives that live off Tramway. Love the mountains! My husband and son like playing the golf courses there. Sandia Casino is one of my favorite!

Day 6 – UK – FD – sorchio 😎

Day 6, Rocky Mountains, US, BSD 800 cals

@strawberriesandcream: Thank you for the great link to Dr. Eric Berg’s videos. Watched already several and there is very good information in them.😊🌺😊

@keetseel: So very sorry to hear about your furry baby. That is what I am afraid of, having to say goodbye to a dear friend and family member. My puppy is almost 12 years old. Also sorry to hear about your boss’ tragic event. Life is really unpredictable even though we think we have it all planned out.

My 800 cals FD day yesterday morphed into a CD. Today I will really stick with 800 cals and watch more of Dr. Berg’s videos on IF.

Have a good Thursday everyone!

Onwards and downwards! 😊😊😊

Day 6 California USA FD

I had a bounce up 1.4 pounds today to 145.8. I did pretty well yesterday but ate a lot of miso, so perhaps some of it is water weight gain. It looks like there were quite a few of us with a bounce today. Oh well, the 5:2 goes on. I read this quote last night and really found it inspiring when thinking about the 5:2 WOL:

“We can either make ouselves miserable or make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” -Carlos Castaneda

***DAY 6 POCKET LIST***
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER…WHAT A GLOBAL CHALLENGE WE’VE GOT GOING!!!
***Just copy and paste the list then add you name if you want to join***

@onahealthyhigh
@ducks_d
@rahul1905 (B2B)
@jarbia
@twinmam
@flourbaby
@laurealice
@basyjames
@pippapah
@missybear
@belfastsink
@lynned
@mia139
@lumat
@molij
@anna6
@keetseel
@califdreamer

@keetseel, I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We lost a 14 year old long haired Dachshund in January and I know the agony. Our pets are like our children. Losing them is just devastating. But the joy they bring us and all the wonderful memories, help to counteract the sadness. Big hugs to you.

Day 6 – USA – NFD

Second post: @keetseel, so sorry to hear your sad news! We also have a 13 year old diabetic Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle) and we cherish every day with him. He’s like our child, as we are empty nesters.

Chicago, Illinois USA

@coda thanks for taking this on. My goal is low, to lose 1 pound this month, haha. I am so bad!

Day 1 NFD Weigh in 140 lbs
Day 2 NFD
Day 3 FD
Day 4 NFD
Day 5 NFD
Day 6 NFD

Day 6 | Alaska | FD

So I chose Wednesday as my official weight day, pretty disappointing this week since it was the day after a holiday. My official weight is 146, just so happens to be the same weight I started June challenge with. Today I was 145.8 and I felt like I was pretty controlled yesterday, hoping the fact that I had a super hard workout yesterday and am sore today is an indicator that I’m retaining a bit of water.

Fast days go pretty good. Hungary but not unbearable. I’ve been toying with changing to EOD fasting but not excited by the idea.

This WOL would work a lot better if I would quit with the binge-ing. That is my overall goal.

@debster – thanks for sharing. Sounds like you can relate. 37 years is a long time. I’ve been with my husband for 15, we have a 12 year old son. My husband is the kindest, most nurturing man I’ve ever known but he’s also stubborn as a mule and doesn’t like being told what to do and will spite you with doing the opposite. I worry for his health but can’t voice my concern or it only makes matters worse. I can only lead by example, which is divisive at times. But as I always say – I’ve got two choices – put up and shut up OR make a change. If I put up and shut up then I need to find my happiness on my own and create the space I need to live the life I want to live. So that is what I’m doing but every now and again I feel sad and alone. But I’m not ready to make a change because the good does outweigh the bad.

Hope everyone is doing well and achieving their intentions today.

***DAY 6 POCKET LIST***
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER…WHAT A GLOBAL CHALLENGE WE’VE GOT GOING!!!
***Just copy and paste the list then add you name if you want to join***

@onahealthyhigh
@ducks_d
@rahul1905 (B2B)
@jarbia
@twinmam
@flourbaby
@laurealice
@basyjames
@pippapah
@missybear
@belfastsink
@lynned
@mia139
@lumat
@molij
@anna6
@keetseel
@califdreamer
@lisalily82
@lola907

Day 5 Massachusetts USA NFD This was a good NFD as I finished the day just below my TDEE, even with a lunch out.
Day 6 This day is more of a struggle. After the 6th day with my young grandkids, I’m wanting wine and cheese at 4pm! 🍷🧀Thought it a good idea to check in with my buddies. I resolve to stay at or below my TDEE again. Tomorrow MUST be a FD as the next day is a wedding shower! Being this mindful about the relationship between stress and eating, I realize how easily I drifted in the past. Thank you all for being here!

Hi just saw this group, I have been doing 5:2 (well kicked started with 4:3) and this is my fourth week. Lost 4lb first week, 2lb second week and put on a 1lb third week. Weigh in tomorrow for my 4th week, I hope I have lost!
FD this week Mon, Tue and Today!
I think next week will do 4:3 but then after that revert to 5:2. I have a hol 8 Sept and need to lose 17 lb by then!

Day 7 Australia NFD – Woo hoo! I appear to have lost 2kgs this week! Happy dance. I have not had a FD for weeks but I have been very strict with my diet – not just eating healthy but also portion control. I was really thrilled last night as my younger son returned from a holiday in Europe yesterday and the family wanted to get Thai for the celebration meal. I thought I’d end up microwaving mixed vegetables for myself (picture wee martyr at the table!) but there was a grilled barramundi salad (fish for the non-Australians 🙂 and I was able to order that without the dressing. Perfect! I have also stuck to my AF.
Not looking forward to the next few days though – I fly to Melbourne tomorrow to meet up with siblings coming in from NZ and Adelaide to clean out my brother’s things and prepare the house for sale. Will be a traumatic few days.
Good luck to everyone with their weigh-ins.

Good luck @yoyod – nice to see how well you have progressed to date. Keeps me focused seeing others doing so well.