Day 18 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

It’s very quiet on the forum these as…still on the same page 10 since Monday! Guess lots of us are on holidays, taking a break, busy, busy…..

Good NFD yesterday. There was a quiet whispering from both the half empty/full (not sure which suits description best ☺️) bottle of white wine and the half empty/full of red…leftovers from the weekend (and BTW, back in the day there would rarely be ANY leftover wine from the weekend)….but I resisted and had a cup of dandelion tea instead.

Having my 2nd FD today. Normally it’s Thursday but with DH being off tomorrow we will probably have a meal together. Will keep it CD though tomorrow.

I gave looked back on my Wednesday morning weight for the past few weeks and I am at 128lbs every Wednesday. I could almost be maintaining, but not yet, need to push a few pounds more into the low to mid 120’s

So, @emma1202, I feel chuffed that you consider me an inspiration, I am just struggling along like all of us I guess. I see you also keep your weight on the spreadsheet and we are closely matched. Let’s do this 👍

@slacknz Please don’t allow a mere 700g make you feel gutted. If you ha e not been to the toilet in a while that is almost certain to gave something to do with it. I call it “food in transit” issues, or if being flippant, “releasing the hostages” (😁) .but whatever, whenever I am bunged up my weight also reflects that. I would take plenty of water and a laxative tea to assist. Our body is doing things that we don’t know about but keep at it and any gain will eventually be lost.

@penz good for you for talking down that pesky inner negative voice. I had it yesterday too…but I ignored it. Sometimes I don’t, so it’s a result when the negative voice is slain successfully and the positive voice prevails. You are already a better you, just have the confidence to believe in your better you. Hugs 🤗

Rightio…off to another busy day in work. Who is eating all these edible flowers?…we can barely keep up with demand ha ha 😄

Day 18, UK, FD
Day 17, UK, NFD

I was unable to log in yesterday – the system thought I might be a spammer. However, our lovely tech support have obviously sorted things out.

Monday should have been a FD but I changed to NFD mid afternoon. As it was pouring with much needed rain, I decided I’d do my last set of business accounts (retired in February from my part time gardening business). It’s always a very straightforward job, but the remaining half of lemon drizzle cake, that I’d purchased on Sunday at an National Gardens Scheme event, suddenly entered my mind and I gave myself permission to finish it along with copious cups of tea. So no FD, and no guilt. Without the additional 550 empty liquid calories a day I’d been consuming recently, my body is looking a lot less puffy around my knees and ankles and this morning I’m down another half pound after another day of gardening.

Thanks for the interesting article @songbirdme. I didn’t get the chance to wish you a safe journey yesterday and a wonderful time at your daughter’s marriage this weekend. Look forward to hearing about it.

@penz – I hope you’re not being hard on yourself about enjoying some red wine with your pizza. A mostly dry July is still a really good achievement.

I’m now involved helping various friends with their gardens and that’s what I’m doing today.

Someone called today ‘Hump day’ – so happy Hump day all.

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@ktcaroline – I can’t remember who introduced the name but I expect it’s because Wednesday is the middle of the week and once we’re over ‘the hump’ we’re nearer the weekend 🙂

Day 18 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Drinks 🍷 last night, cream tea this afternoon, better make sure I do a good FD tomorrow!
I do feel a bit bloated this morning, I’m probably not drinking enough water. Right then off to drown that dragon. Wishing everyone a successful day 😊

Day 18 Belfast NFD

Stepping on the scales this morning, all but 1lb of indulgence weight has disappeared. 😀 Good to back on track.
@purpulevilet – I don’t think I can add any better suggestions that others have already mentioned. However, I sincerely wish you all the best with your results.
@songbirdme have a wonderful wedding and enjoy every moment.
@mjrbcd44 I echo everyone’s response regarding ‘qualifying’! I look forward to reading your posts. Good luck with your new venture.
@moukinator – what a beautiful place Glendalough is. We often stay In the caravan site at Roundwood because it’s close to both of my sons. We always go there to walk.
@penz – I totally agree. ‘So here’s to finding a better me. ‘ and in the words of @fatrabbit. ‘Nothing tastes as good as thin feels’
@at your yoga sounds great! Our classes have stopped for the summer and I’m missing it!
@slacknz the scales fluctuate all the time. Don’t worry about those few grammes. They will be gone in no time.
Yes@Daffodil. This forum is quite quiet, but at peak holiday time I guess many are away enjoying themselves.
I take my hat off to all you 30 day shredders. I tried it for a couple of days and gave up!
I did a bit of online shopping for sale summer dresses for my holiday in September. Went onto the site you recommended @rainbowsmile and look forward to the postman coming!

So in Penz’s words….here’s to finding a better me!

Day 18 Stevensville Maryland USA CNFD

Yesterday we had 3 to 4 inches of much needed rain in less than 3 hours. Lots of thunder and lightening and today the air seems so much cleaner, with no humidity. Beautiful morning.

It amazes me how after a fun filled weekend of food and drinks I can be up 3lbs and one good CLFD it’s gone. Real am loving this WOL.

I might not be there yet, but I am closer than I was yesterday. Have a wonderful hump day everyone.

Day 18, NFD, US

Having date night tonight at a new seafood restaurant we’ve not tried before. Yum! So am being very mindful with a light lunch of homemade gazpacho.

Day 18, Rocky Mountains, US, FD

Back from our hiking vacation in beautiful Red Rock Country. Had a great birthday being in nature, hiking every day and eating good food. Weight up a bit but it is quite likely due to more muscles (average hiking was 12 miles a day), water retention and food in transit.
Planning on FDs until Saturday. Have not read any posts since the 13th. Hope everybody is doing well. 🌺🦋🐞

Have a good Wednesday everyone! 😊🌼🌻

Day 18 USA (Utah) NFD

Good travel day yesterday, but new son-in-law to be (on Saturday) is a great cook! His pulled pork sandwich supper just about put me over TDEE, but it was great.

Lots of final details to take care of before the wedding, but it’s all good.

Onward and downward.

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Songbirdme I only read your last post and got to know you’ll be the mother of the bride next Saturday. Ofcourse there’s a lot to do before the wedding. I’ve been there three times. So I’ll give you some advice. Just enjoy the day next Saturday and don’t worry about a thing. Just have fun and enjoy every minute of it.

It’s always a bonus to have a good cook in your son in law. Alas I only prepare meals for my in laws. Congratulations.

Today I made two chicken pot pies and had only one mouthful to see how good it was. I managed to fast at around 700 calories drinking coffee with honey and milk, fruit and this evening a plain salad with ricotta cheese.

I’m hoping to go down by a kilo or so by the end of this month. We have our youngest grandson second birthday 🎁 party on the 28 July. Still I hope to lose some weight.

Good night 🌙😴💤

I remain delighted and amazed with my slow, steady progress since starting 5:2 on April 1. Broke my plateau. Down 18lbs and released 10.5 inches. Fast Day Tomorrow (7/19/18).

Day 18 & 19 – Japan – NFD

Sorry … I’m out of touch and over busy. It is too hot here … typically in the mid-30’s, but humid. (For the USA folk, that is 90+, time to get with the program and learn real units!)

Day 19 London UK FD

Had the most indulgent day yesterday since starting 5:2. Attending a very beautiful memorial service in the morning and then spent the day with friend who was also at service. We had a couple of glasses of wine -not so bad- but then went to a Taiwanese restaurant. Have never eaten Taiwanese food and it was absolutely delicious, but all bao buns and sticky rice…so many refined carbs. Probably didn’t eat more than I would’ve done pre diet but I couldn’t sleep for hours because of the pain from being bloated! And up 1kg on the scales. Going to have a FD today and plenty of walking.

Missed reading posts yesterday so looking forward to catching up on these later. Hope everyone is well x

Day 19, UK, NFD

I had a fab day gardening for an elderly friend yesterday and didn’t have the heart to say no to the Melton Mowbray pork pie lunch she had prepared me. So FD did not happen – again. To be honest, I’m starting to think that subconsciously I may be happy with my body shape right now. Since I started exploring Yoga (not that I’ve done much yet), I’m thinking if I can tone up my arms and legs, then accepting that I’m now a size 10 and not a size 8 anymore is not such a bad thing at my age. My face certainly looks better for the extra padding under the mouth wrinkles. Or maybe my subconscious is telling me that dealing with one issue at a time is enough for anyone to cope with. I am loving the deep sleep and clear morning head that I am experiencing. So the fact that I’m bombing out on FDs does not seem such a big deal right now. Logging in to this forum every day is very much part of my life and it keeps me accountable for my health and when the right time presents itself, I know I’ll manage a fast day.

“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

@slacknz on my first ever couple of FD I tried splitting the 500 cals throughout the day and struggled desperately! Ever since I’ve done as you’ve just accomplished and had water throughout the day followed by one meal in the evening. Both the fasting and the meal are so much more satisfying this way for me! I find I’m less hungry throughout the day if I have nothing at all. On the odd occasion when the hunger monster won’t leave me alone I’ll have a mug of miso which is 20 cals and does the job!

Day 19, US

Not sure if it’s a FD or CFD day. It’s Thursday, which is my usual FD but I have a work function tonight (a charity thing) where we’re expected to eat dinner. Have to see how it goes as I have no idea what might be on the menu…

Day 19 Stevensville Maryland USA CFD

Yesterday’s CNFD went great. Don’t seem to feel the hunger pains any longer.

@songbirdme I am so excited for you. My daughter’s wedding was at the end of May and it was wonderful having so many family and friend together again. Relish in the love.

@Strawberriesandcream I googled Melton Mowbray pork pie as I had never heard of it and it looks so yummy.

Pocket list for day 19

@slacknz
@shimmera
@beedoo
@emma-taylor
@missybear
@shinything
@diana123

A women is like a tea bag, you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Have a fab Thursday everyone.

Day 19 – USA – NFD

Well, yesterday’s FD was a bust….went out to eat and had a small taco salad, and a few beers afterwards, over 800 cals. Will try again this week to get in at least 1 FD; @songbirdme, excited for you! Have a great time at the wedding! @emma1202, have you tried erythritol as a sweetener? @shimmera, good job! @Strawberriesandcream, love your upbeat post and rooting for you! xoxo

Day 19, Gozo, Malta, fd

This morning I weighed at 67,6 kilos up by 0.4 from yesterday and after another fd too! I already consumed 770 calories and intend only eating a peach 🍑 this evening.

@songbirdme enjoy these days before the wedding. And ofcorse enjoy 😊 all the family gathered for such a special occasion.

Onwards and downwards. Together we’re stronger.

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Day 19 – Florida

FD today. Was able to complete my routine exercises this morning. Learned how to make my tree look better with Spanish moss on it. Working on a pencil drawing. Luckily I have wonderful artist to ask for help. 😀
Ate some tuna fish, 70 calories and some crackers for lunch. Will have a lean cuisine for dinner to keep around the 5gJuly00 calories.

@Emma-Taylor- try not using the sweeteners. I’ve heard they don’t help with weight loss. I limit myself to 2 teaspoons of real sugar for my coffee or tea. I’m going try black tea and see how that works.

Have a great afternoon.

Pocket list for day 19

@slacknz
@shimmera
@beedoo
@emma-taylor
@missybear
@shinything
@diana123
@emma1202
@molij
@kaywesterman

Day 19, Rocky Mountains, US, CD

Just checking in. Not caught up with posts yet. 😊🌼🌻

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@metatauta, I have not. But thank you for mentioning it. I will try tea unsweetened but also experiment with this and see if it works for me. It would be wonderful 🙂

Day 20, Cornwall UK, NFD

Sun streaming into the room and a lovely day ahead going out and about with visitors. Feels good. Photos were taken yesterday and for the first time I don’t even look fat! I used to hate having photos taken. I was surprised to see what i look like as in my head i havn’t really adjusted to the big weight loss.

Getting some loose skin now – upper arms and inner thighs. Wonder if it will go away over time if i keep going with yoga?

Day 20, UK, NFD

Another full day gardening yesterday followed by a bar meal with friends last night. I have always felt that I was letting down my friend if I didn’t share a bottle of wine, but having explained firmly that me and wine are not compatible, there was no pressure whatsoever and we enjoyed a lovely evening.

@emma-taylor – thanks for asking – I’m doing great – not a single craving which tells me that my body is thanking me.
Thank you @metatauta 🙂 Sounds like you still had a pretty controlled day and I trust you enjoyed your lunch out which is part of the flexibility of this WOL.
@purplevilet – thanks for that interesting article. Hope you’re feeling brighter x
@rainbowsmile – sounds a tad alarming!!
Ahhh – Melton Mowbray Pork Pie – a very rare treat @diana123 🙂

Got a few more plants to get in the ground before the rain comes – ahead of another period of glorious sunny weather.