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Wow there is a lot of fasting going on! I wish everyone the best of luck in making the fast really count!
@dykask
@liathanail
@big_bill
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@debster
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
Day 3…… Florida…..FD
Yesterday, turned out to be what it was. Today, is day One of my crazy schedule, this week.
This week since it’s an odd one, I’m going to try and climb down, plateau mountain. Instead of planning for the week, I’m going only plan for the day.
Goals today
More water
500 calories!
That’s it
I think I can manage two objectives!
At any given time the urge to sing “the lion sleeps tonight is just a whim away, a whim away, a whim away!
Day 3 – Cumbria UK – FD
I have a pilates class this afternoon and then my usual yoga class this evening – I find that these keep me focused for a Monday FD.
Plan for today is to drink lots of water and cups of tea with a dash of skimmed milk and then having some homemade raspberry kefir before bed.
@califdreamer – Thank you – my yoga classes does not involve anything like goats/cats or otherwise and I agree with you as I cannot imagine coping with a hot yoga class!!! my teacher varies her classes from week to week, focusing on different themes, asana or muscle groups and I love it
@ciren2 – I’m sure that you will look fabulous 👗at your daughter’s graduation 👩🎓 be kind to yourself and enjoy
@fatteacher – maintenance is about keeping going – “you were brave enough to start so you are strong enough to continue with this WOL”
@lisalily82 and @liathanail – You are so right “it’s not a race but a journey – your journey at your pace!”
@dellanic – you just copy and paste the list onto your post then add your name at the bottom of the list – I have added you to today’s list x
Welcome to those still joining us in this first week @mehri52 @clairebear12 @twinmam (As you have said you are fasting today I have added you to the list for support) – it’s never too late to take that first step that will change your life for the better!
3rd Day Fasters – I have taken the liberty of adding anyone so far who have stated their intention to fast today – anyone else joining? TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste and add to your post if you are fasting today
@dykask
@liathanail
@mehri52
@elkster
@big_bill
@sirisan (1st of B2B)
@lynzm
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@debster251
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@laurealice
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
@twinmam
@bert1802
@at
“Motivation is what gets you started; Habit is what keeps you going”
Day 3, London UK, FD
A new start. I reached my goal holiday weight at the start of June; but have put on 7lbs while on holiday and have only managed to loose 1lb since then. So I’m determined to really give it a go again. My aim is to have the 7lbs (and several inches) I put on while on holiday back off again in 6 weeks (that’s only 1lb a week, surely I can do that?) That will give me almost 5 months to reach my next goal – another half a stone by Christmas.
Day 3 Birmingham UK, FD
My first ever FD. Boy this is difficult…..feel a bit lame as I feel like I’m struggling with the fast. Trying to keep going…..
Woke at 6am, had a panic regarding the day ahead but took a few deep breaths and carried on.
Had tea, lots of water and now having some miso soup (about 45cal). Will have the rest of my cals at dinner this evening.
Physical symptoms: a bit weak and wobbly (sorry for the political soundbite) but sorts itself out once I have some tea. Soup is helping with electrolyte replacement.
Can’t believe how much my life revolves around food, really not good. This will be an exercise in being more mindful in general about food and life.
Really helping reading your posts everyone, very encouraging and supportive, glad I signed up.
Have a good day 🙂
Day 3 USA-WA
Beautiful day here today. Planning to do a lot of gardening. What is the 30 Day Shred?
3rd Day Fasters – I have taken the liberty of adding anyone so far who have stated their intention to fast today – anyone else joining? TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste and add to your post if you are fasting today
@dykask
@liathanail
@mehri52
@elkster
@big_bill
@sirisan (1st of B2B)
@lynzm
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@debster251
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@laurealice
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
@twinmam
@bert1802
@at
@krisnia
Day 1,2,3 – 🇬🇧- NFDs
@belfastsink I’m with you with first FD tomorrow!!! Good luck to all – so many have already made a fab start to July!
@ strawberriesandcream – thanks for hosting June’s challenge, didn’t get chance to say on previous thread – the month passed so quickly!
As previously mentioned – June was a challenge too many socials! Looking forward to more control in July especially as I’ll be wearing a 👙 in the August ☀️ A good motivator 😎
Day 3, Wales UK, FD
Keeping busy and drinking lots of water. Good to know I’ve got company in this….
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste and add to your post if you are fasting today
@dykask
@liathanail
@mehri52
@elkster
@big_bill
@sirisan (1st of B2B)
@lynzm
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@debster251
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@laurealice
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
@twinmam
@bert1802
@at
@krisnia
@missybear
@coda I get a prompt to request access to the spreadsheet, so perhaps the permissions have not copied across.
@coda Same message for me for spreadsheet
Day 3 Akron OH FD. I’m trying to squeeze a FD into the extended weekend. Tried to do this yesterday but the family went out to eat and I wanted to participate. So today is it! Cos tomorrow will deff not work, we have a cookout planned for the 4th. But that is the beauty of this way of life.
FD are a great way to seize control after the over indulgences of a vacay. Adding myself to the pocketeers today.
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste and add to your post if you are fasting today
@dykask
@liathanail
@mehri52
@elkster
@big_bill
@sirisan (1st of B2B)
@lynzm
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@debster251
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@laurealice
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
@twinmam
@bert1802
@at
@krisnia
@missybear
@basyjames
Hi @coda re spreadsheet,
I’m getting a message saying item not found or I do not have access to it. Had opened the previous spreadsheets using “Google sheets “. app on my iPad and worked ok. Sorry…..
Day 3 – USA (Illinois) – NFD
Welcome to the newbies and greetings to everyone. I’m one of the old-timers, age 69 and began these challenges 15 months ago! Ha ha! Maintenance is my game, but it isn’t always that easy. I’m managing a pretty good 6:1 routine with very controlled 6 days. That’s the only way I can keep at this. You all help immensely!
@lindasue – loved hearing about all your flowers! Phlox are so beautiful.
@steffieagle – your grandchildren arrived “with their parents!” Of course the grands are more important than our own children! It can be ever so different trying to feed 6 hungry mouths….
@lynzm – our scales (“Cruella” or others) don’t always give us what we need to see. I firmly believe after good workout days they are especially wrong as to what our bodies are doing. Hopefully you’ll experience the “whoosh” effect as well.
@paisleyfaster – join in at any time! Glad to have you!
Onward and downward.
Day 3, USA: Kansas, FD
Today is my first FD of July- now I’ve been awake an hour mind you, but so far so good if you don’t count that a tree knocked our power out all morning. Thus I’m typing this before even a sip of my black coffee or tea. The power has been restored and so has my access to my morning beverage- I’m so relieved =)
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste and add to your post if you are fasting today
@dykask
@liathanail
@mehri52
@elkster
@big_bill
@sirisan (1st of B2B)
@lynzm
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@debster251
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@laurealice
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
@twinmam
@bert1802
@at
@krisnia
@missybear
@basyjames
@lisalily82
Day 3 California USA FD
Good morning everyone! Up a pound today after dinner out with friends last night, but not unexpected. Today is a FD for me and I see that I have lots of company!
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste and add to your post if you are fasting today
@dykask
@liathanail
@mehri52
@elkster
@big_bill
@sirisan (1st of B2B)
@lynzm
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@debster251
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@laurealice
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
@twinmam
@bert1802
@at
@krisnia
@missybear
@basyjames
@lisalily82
@califdreamer
2nd post
Hi @coda – you need to click on the share button in the right hand top corner of the spreadsheet and follow instructions for sharing on this forum – hope this makes sense 😉
Day 3 FD 1st of B2B St. Louis USA
Hello everyone. Thank you @coda for hosting and welcome to newcomers. So wonderful to see our circle of health and wellness growing. I think of us much more in that manner, striving for health, wellness and strength, rather than simply losing weight.
@strawberries&cream. My fellow Monday Tuesday back to backer. Nice to see you. I have found the back to back fasting seems to give me the extra boost although I do allow myself up to 800 cal on my second back to back fast day. Wondering how it’s worked for you.
@californiadreamer. Ha ha! I teach yoga classes and I absolutely do not allow goats, dogs, cats, or beer in my classes. I guess it’s an option for some and maybe I’m old-fashioned but just not my thing
Best of luck all.
Just a comment. I know we are only asked to put our country but I enjoy seeing where in each country people are living. Just loving that connection with all of you, reaching out like a Web.
Day 3 Massachusetts USA FD 3rd time I’ve tried to post! My family had main meal mid-day so I did as well. Only 100 calories left for the day. I’ll have a small salad at dinner time. @coda I also could not access the spreadsheet with the link. Best to all!
@coda: EEK, sorry, it still doesn’t work….it says “view only” mode. Can’t write on it.
Day 3 McMinnville Oregon USA FD
I had a good NFD day yesterday, within my TDEE.
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – Copy and paste and add to your post if you are fasting today
@dykask
@liathanail
@mehri52
@elkster
@big_bill
@sirisan (1st of B2B)
@lynzm
@lynned
@primrosenz
@jmh44
@brightonbelle
@steve-toon-taxi-driver
@debster251
@xrox
@msraven
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream (1st of B2B)
@laurealice
@rahul1905
@clairebear12
@safarigirl
@taraga
@yolina
@lumat
@mila69
@twinmam
@bert1802
@at
@krisnia
@missybear
@basyjames
@lisalily82
@califdreamer
@awilson
Day 3, Emden Germany (but I’m Dutch), NFD
Day 1 and 2 also were NFD’s
@coda sorry, a little late this time, went away for the weekend. I’d love to join the challenge again.
Hi everyone, my journey so far:
I started January 2017 weighing 70,9 kg by cutting out sugar and most carbs. Started 5:2 at the beginning of February. Decided it was a bit lonely so joined the March Challenge. It worked well, I benefitted a lot from the good advice and support the others gave, there are a lot of carers and motivaters around here. If you have a bad day, someone will help you up.
Today’s weight 52,9 kg, so down 18kg, don’t plan to lose more. Plan to maintain at ~ 54 kg.
Just stick to the basics, this WOL (Way of Living) works. Good luck to all of you.
2nd post
Just in from a very satisfying 5 hours hard gardening and found a zillion requests for access to the spreadsheet on my phone. I have now authorised sharing for anyone with the link – please let me know if you are now able to access.
To clarify, the spreadsheet is sitting in my shared google drive – even though @coda has taken ownership of it this month.
@coda, @strawberriesandcream, the shared spreadsheet is working for me.
@Strawberriesandcream yes, you are! Tell your OH you did it and made us all happy! Thanks to @coda for putting us all on the spreadsheet.
@coda, @strawberriesandcream all working for me now too. Hopefully I filled it in right – are the day columns to track FD/NFD or weight or both? And is there a preferred format for measurements metric or imperial?
Sorry for all the questions!
Hi @coda
Success! Have managed to input my fasting days into the spreadsheet! Thanks…
2nd post🌈
I have eaten all my calories for my FD today, kitchen now closed.
Off to the gym to occupy me so I don’t think of food. Stopped eating at about 5.30pm, grazed my 500 cals from 12 to 5.30, usually I would have a dinner but didn’t resist the office nibbles. Determined to report in successful FD so I can have a NFD tomorrow. Gym also helps me increase my water intake. 💦🐉.
If I stay strong the majority of my Fasting will be when I’m asleep. So if I hit the gym this will help that fat burn process and tire me out.
Hope all other fasters are having a successful day 🤘🏻
July 2nd update
Yesterday I did NFD. I had to go to a bridal shower potluck. There were literally hundreds of snacks and desserts. I think I must have gone way over my calorie limit. I would try to do 3 FD this week to cover for this.
@strawberriesandcream I have updated the spreadsheet as well. Thanks!
Sabina
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