Day 16 – SW WA USA – NFD

Another sunny day here. So far it looks as though the whole month of July will not have any measurable precipitation. It’s pleasant and so far no forest fires in our are. Some parts are not so fortunate, such as interior British Columbia to the north of us.

I’m happy that I’ve been able to keep the weekend NFDs controlled so far. Looking to finish today strong.

@fatrabbit – so happy for you for reaching your goal! Also congrats to your son on losing 30 lbs in 3 months; good steady weight loss. Unfatrabbit, how long has your weight demolishing journey been?

@fuvvie – you were writing about your flute experience, which I think is wonderful, and then you ended your post with “Toodle pip”. Just made me laugh. The pun was probably intended 🙂

@chumi – hooray for downward movement of the scale for you!

Okay, the English teacher in me wants to know – is the expression “weight in” a typo or correct English in your part of the world vs “weigh in” as used where I live. Just curious.

Day 16 | Cork, Ireland | NFD
1226 calories logged. FD tomorrow.

Day 17/CD/Australia

Day 16/NFD

@fatrabbit – Inspiring
@taraga – congratulations and such a beautiful name Jena
@redrockgirl – belated birthday wishes.
@lilymartin and @hannahwatto there must be something in the Australian air. I’ve succumbed to some seriously over the top eating as well. I’m taking back control today.
@bert and @debster and other plateauers glad you are seeing progress on the scales as well as inches lost
@steve toon taxi driver love your humour. Life is meant for living🍷🍷 Went to a fun party on Saturday night. Lots of delicious food and excellent wine. Managed to stop at 3 small glasses of pinot grigio. Definitely not quite mortal! So glad I stopped because for the second time this week I was stopped by a booze bus and breathalysed! It happened at 9:30am outside Ikea! Plenty of time for the alcohol to leave my system but my heart was racing. Totally illogical. Thanks pocket winos for holding me tight.

@sirisan congratulations on approaching goal. Successful maintenance is really about finding what works for you. As @steve toon taxi driver says life is made for living, so whatever path you take must be sustainable and not too arduous. This is what works for me: judging my weight by how my clothes feel and not by constantly jumping on the scales, watching portions, eating enjoyable healthy non-processed foods and taking care of my gut health, not reverting to past habits (eating bags of crisps and blocks of chocolates), allowing myself short breaks, keeping a food diary (keeps me honest) and of course fasting not only for weight management but for the numerous health benefits. I try to fast one or two days per week depending on weight but some weeks I find I need a mental break and do 16:8. The most important thing is vigilance and attacking any weight creep when it occurs. Every day I enjoy good food and good wine and always try to eat and drink in moderation. Sometimes not successfully but that’s life. Take care of NFDs and your weight will take care of itself. I’ve been in maintenance for two and a quarter years and have loved every day of my smaller, trim and healthy figure after a lifetime of yo yo dieting.

Onwards and downwards.

Still day 16 but adding my name to the list for day 17 that AT started.

Day 17 – Monday’s Fasting group – Join us if you are fasting as TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste on your post and add your name
@debster251
@msraven
@matron65
@lilymartin
@brightonbelle
@saffy420
@anna6
@hannahwatto
@redrockgirl302 – B2B
@sirisan
@mogaman
@ellie Rainbow
@at – ?B2B
@annemarilyn

@onahealthyhigh – I appreciate your wisdom in your words on maintenance. Some words of wisdom for the journey!

Day 17 – Tokyo, Japan – FD 82.5kg

I’m surprised my weight didn’t move up. I actually had like 9 servings of fruit yesterday, which is a bit extreme. Bananas, apple, peach, blueberries, raisins, grapes, watermelon, prunes and one large fig were consumed. On top of that I also had peanut butter (~3 tablespoons), plus 80g of peanuts, edamame and a handful of pecans. There was also oatmeal with a small amount of dark chocolate, a chefs salad with walnuts and meatloaf covered in cheese with some peas, corn and potato wedges. I’m kind of shocked at how much I actually ate. Oh there was also coffees with and probably around 4 tablespoons of milled flaxseed throughout the day, it gives me some Omega 3 fats and I like the texture. Wow, now I know why I no longer keep a food diary. So 9 servings of fruit only 3 servings of vegetables … sounds like a Sunday.

Oh and I’ve learned as couple things about peanut butter …
1) Salted is much better than unsalted.
2) When you buy it and there is a lot of oil on top, just leave the jar upside down for a couple days. Then very little stirring is needed.

Adding myself to the pocket list:
@debster251
@msraven
@matron65
@lilymartin
@brightonbelle
@saffy420
@anna6
@hannahwatto
@redrockgirl302 – B2B
@sirisan
@mogaman
@ellie Rainbow
@at – ?B2B
@annemarilyn
@dykask

Nice to see so many fasters today … I’m not 16 hours into my fast … 20 hours to go.

Day 17 | Sydney Australia | FD

So I’ve successfully completed 7 fasting days so far this month. This will be my 8th.

Effectively I’m doing alternate day fasting, although I’m tending to do 2 or 3 fasting days at a time.

I am no longer “hitting the wall” towards the end of the 2nd or 3rd day, my body seems to have adapted to burning my ample fat reserves for energy 🙂

Today I’ve had a morning snack steamed broccoli with slivers of “Gran Padano” cheese. It is a hard cheese similar in flavour to parmesan. The good thing is that it has lots of flavour, so a tiny amount packs a lot of punch.

Lunch was a large tomato with 100g of ham. That takes me up to about 200 calories so far for the day. I’m going to have some miso soup now.

Day 17, India, FD

Re the pocket rockets … I was sitting at my desk eating my lunch when I read @at‘s post saying she was signing me up for the Monday fast! Whoops 🙂
Will do mine from tonight. Thanks @at – I appreciate your support xx

Day 17 FD North Wales

Going to keep busy today to make sure I have a good fast day.

Adding myself to the pocket list:


@debster251

@msraven

@matron65

@lilymartin

@brightonbelle

@saffy420

@anna6

@hannahwatto

@redrockgirl302 – B2B

@sirisan

@mogaman

@ellie Rainbow

@at – ?B2B

@annemarilyn

@dykask

@ducks_d

@chickensrock
@molij

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

Day 17, Northumberland UK, NFD

Much better day yesterday, only one of the week under TDEE. Aiming for same again today then either fast or around half TDEE tomorrow.

Day 17 Newcastle UK FD
@msraven
@debster251
@msraven
@matron65
@lilymartin
@brightonbelle
@saffy420
@anna6
@hannahwatto
@redrockgirl302 – B2B
@sirisan
@mogaman
@ellie Rainbow
@at – ?B2B
@annemarilyn
@dykask
@ducks_d
@chickensrock
@molij
@Stevetoontaxidriver
Good luck all.

Day 17 Mumbai India FD

Saturday I was down ṭo 65.3kgs and afters two days of NFD I am back to 66.2kgs 😱

Hoping for a good FD today.

@fatrabbit Finally had time to sit down and read through your story. You’ve done an amazing job! A true inspiration. I’m only in my second week of this WOL but already feeling lighter and my mind is crystal clear. Cannot wait to see where this path may lead. I had 18 kilos to dispatch and after the first week I’ve got 15.8 to go.

Day 17, UK, FD

Day 17, Wales UK, FD

Will be a good FD with all this company:

Adding myself to the pocket list for today.
@msraven
@debster251
@msraven
@matron65
@lilymartin
@brightonbelle
@saffy420
@anna6
@hannahwatto
@redrockgirl302 – B2B
@sirisan
@mogaman
@ellie Rainbow
@at – ?B2B
@annemarilyn
@dykask
@ducks_d
@chickensrock
@molij
@steve toon taxi driver
@liathanail
@missybear

Have a good day x

That should be MIA!

Day 17……Florida…..FD

Time flies when your having fun, I can’t believe that we are half way through July! So, last night, I got to thinking at some point, I’m going to have to move down a size in the clothing department since I’m only working with pennies these days. I investigated a clothing rental service. So, basically, you tell them your style and they send you clothing, if like it keep it at a discounted price or wear for a month send it back for a new box. The smallest box being three piece of clothing and two accessories. On first thought great idea right? Then I saw the price and got to thinking. First, I’m not an accessories type of girl plus, I know for that amount of money and some hunting I could get a hell of a lot more. Plus, sending it back could be problem some for me at least…… okay back to the drawing board.
So, I looked in my drawer, I got three belts, I’m gonna have to use them until I can formulate a new plan!
Okay, I’m going to have to prepare here, mentally and physically….. I HATE shopping!
Sounds funny coming from a girl right? But it’s the truth! Why do you think I only grocery shop once a month.

Food wise this weekend was a good one, ate normally didn’t over do and the dragon stated await for the most part!

I did want to mention to those struggling! I was there 4 long months! The important thing is to keep trying, keep going and hang on! You may not see any weight loss but you must count the other 101 blessings you receive daily with this WOL. Just remember how boring life would be if we all were the same….. super model thin and rich!

Okay, well off to get ready for work!

At any given time the urge to sing the lion sleeps tonight is only a whim away, a whim away, a whim away!

Day 17 – FIN – FD

Today’s fast is definitely most welcome after the overeating I fell into yesterday (I attended a party and decided to sample most things despite having eaten sweets and a snack just before going – I have to admit it was a struggle to keep everything in in the evening).

Thank you for your kind congratulations on my latest results, @strawberriesandcream, @annemarilyn and @at. Even though at times slow and not that smooth (looking at the zig-zag pattern formed by the weigh ins over the past few months), I do think that my downward pointing weight curve in the tracker is another proof of that this WOL truly works.

Adding myself to the pocket list for today (day 17).
@msraven
@debster251
@msraven
@matron65
@lilymartin
@brightonbelle
@saffy420
@anna6
@hannahwatto
@redrockgirl302 – B2B
@sirisan
@mogaman
@ellie-rainbow
@at – ?B2B
@annemarilyn
@dykask
@ducks_d
@chickensrock
@molij
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@liathanail
@missybear
@helenalee
@chumi

Have a great week, everyone!

Day 17 USA FD
@lynzm Thanks for the good, inspiring call to a FD. It is a good day for hitting the reset button!

Day 17 – USA (Illinois) – NFD

Maintenance – I’m all about this discussion. I got to my goal weight of 160# last December, and with judicious care, I even lost a couple more pounds. I now am comfortable with a 6:1 system, but I am still very careful on those 6 days to track calories with MFP. I have time and energy to do that. I still workout 2-3 times a week, nothing terribly strenuous but my “silver sneakers” class for us senior citizens. I’m right at BMI 25, so happy to keep my extra puffiness to help with the wrinkles!
@sirisan – you will find your own way, I am sure. There are other discussion groups about it, yes.
@at has a good way with enjoying 5 good days of eating still with 2 FD’s. I don’t know if I ever want to go back to 2 FD’s a week myself, so I am happy to keep more judicious on NFD’s.
@fatrabbit — wow! I hadn’t realized how quickly you’ve lost 80+ pounds! Congratulations!🍾🎈🎉
@annemarilyn – I also laughed out loud at @fuvvie and her “toodle pip” – it brought to mind the tough twister rhyme:
A Tudor who tooted the flute
Tried to tutor two tooters to toot.
Said the two to the tutor “Is it harder to toot
Or to tutor two tutors to toot?”

That was one I always enjoyed as a kid.

Onward and downward!

Day 17, USA Kansas, FD

I missed a couple days because I was busy. NFD days 15 & 16.

I’m right on track and feeling good about this challenge!

Already half way through the month- awesome.

@msraven
@debster251
@msraven
@matron65
@lilymartin
@brightonbelle
@saffy420
@anna6
@hannahwatto
@redrockgirl302 – B2B
@sirisan
@mogaman
@ellie-rainbow
@at – ?B2B
@annemarilyn
@dykask
@ducks_d
@chickensrock
@molij
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@liathanail
@missybear
@helenalee
@chumi
@basyjames
@Chitown Gal
@lisalily82

Day 17 – France – CD

Scorching here, water spray is next to bed again.
This week is going to be a scramble with a ton of things to do before hols in 4 days. Today started as a FD but was clearly lacking energy this morning, so am going for 4 very controlled days on My Fitness Pal. My fasting will have to resume after the break.

@Strawberriesandcream thank you for the camping episode, had a good giggle. My first memory of France was back in the sixties, my dear Dad yelling ‘Vive de Gaulle’ out the car window. I also remember runny omelettes, yuck.

@fuvvie, good luck with the French Canadian! I still can’t understand the accent after living in France for almost 40 years. Except Celine Dion that it 😉

Happy Monday to all x

Day 17 Cheshire UK

The suitcase of hope came down from the loft yesterday for me to review what I’m taking on holiday. Glad to report that the shorts I bought about 5 years ago and went on holiday once with me are now loose! Can’t believe I’m thinner than I was 5years ago – how did I not do something about it before now. There are quite a few things in there that are really too big and I need to throw out- not going back to that girl again.

My nieces two girls are with me this week , they are 3 and 18 months which makes me a great aunt – which is very Victorian and makes me sound ancient. Her child-minder is on holiday and when I offered to have them a few months ago I wasn’t really anticipating the bundles of energy currently running me ragged. They’re asleep at the minute and I’m tempted to join them. I have 3 more days of this! Help.

Day 17 – SW WA USA – FD

Decided to make it a travel week, so off to British Columbia to surprise my parents with a visit. Still going to try to make it an 800 FD as I meet with one broth for lunch and later with more family at an evening BBQ.

Will try to catch up on posts at the hotel in the evening perhaps.

Have a wonderful day!

Day 17, Rocky Mountains, US, FD

Reset button pressed! Thanks @at for adding me to the pocket list. 😊😊😊

Thanks @laurealice and @onahealthyhigh for your birthday wishes.😊😊😊

Have a good Monday everyone! 🌺🌻🌼