USA Day 29 FD

FD going well, coming in under 500 calories. With careful planning, weighing, and measuring, it seems I can eat anything. So far I have had a fried egg in olive oil, 2 oz. cured salmon, and some strawberries for breakfast; a 4 oz London broil steak, 1 cup crookneck squash, and pudding topped with 1 tbsp. of whipped cream for lunch (I like to eat my largest meal mid day); and for dinner I will have a tuna and tomato salad. All this comes in just under 500 calories, is healthy, and very filling! Hope all of you are doing well! Looks like many of us are busy outdoors for the summer and that’s great. I plan on going for a swim myself shortly! 🙂

Day 30 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

It’s Monday morning but I am not going to work. I am going to make an appointment to see my doctor, I will tell him about the work incident and how I feel stressed thinking about it (kept waking up last night with my heart seeming to be beating fast), and get signed off on stress leave. Then I know I am safe from working with him again.

I took three hours yesterday to formulate a detailed report on the incident and I have officially filed a formal complaint to HR. They wil now have to deal with that first thing this morning. I have been told off the record by one of the directors that all will be fine with me, they have been waiting for an official complaint to deal with him.

I won’t leave my job just yet. I do love it, it’s the manager that is the problem.

FD today. Together we are stronger. day 30
@daffodil2010

Hi all from NI day 30 FD

FD today. Together we are stronger and I’m adding my hand holding buddies

@daffodil2010
@debster251
@coda
@anna6
@at
@beedoo
👭👭👭

@daffodil2010 – for manager if they have any sense.

Adding myself to the pocket list for day 30

@daffodil2010
@debster251
@coda
@anna6
@at
@beedoo
@strawberriesandcream
@emma-taylor

Sun’s gone away I think. Can’t decide if that’s a good thing. I got on the Central line last week and I thought I was going to die, it was so hot. Seeing all my sisters in London this week. Should be fun.

My hipbones have returned. Managed to cover them up after a rather indulgent two weeks in Barcelona. Ha.

Have a good day all. H

Day 30 – UK – 1st of B2B FDs
Day 29 – NFD

Rain over the weekend and a drop in temperature – all gratefully received! Overcast this morning but sunshine predicted for the afternoon 🌤

DD did not like that dress when she tried it and I agreed with her so will be packing it up today to post back and have now ordered the other dress we tried on in Manchester and will see how she feels about it when she tries it on again!

@rainbowsmile – I’m in awe of your preparation and plan for a 10 day water fast to start of the the August Challenge – looking forward to reading your posts on how you are feeling day by day 💪💪
@michelinme – great to hear that your recovery is going well and so happy for you on that successful FD and feeling wonderful afterwards🤗
@beedoo – you are welcomed and glad to hear that your little boy is back to his happy self – happy baby equals a happy mummy xx
@debster251 – sorry to hear that your weekend was a washout in more ways than one 😉 same sort of weather up here in Cumbria too……felt sorry for the people who were doing the Lakeland 50 and 100mile race 🏃‍♀️ The first lady was second overall and only about 10 mins behind the first male – amazing!!!
@daffodil2010 – so happy to hear that you are looking after yourself and not letting that bully chase you out of a job you love – you have all our support xx

Two days left of this July Challenge – cannot believe how fast this month has gone by – @coda there are now 6 of us joining you on a B2B FDs to end this July Challenge!

Pocket list for today: If you are fasting please copy and paste the list and add yourself 😇
@coda – B2B
@daffodil2010 – B2B
@debster251 – B2B
@anna6 – B2B
@at – B2B
@beedoo – B2B
@diana123 – B2B
@strawberriesandcream
@emma-taylor
@moukinator
@shinything

“IF I QUIT NOW, I WILL SOON BE BACK TO WHERE I STARTED. AND WHEN I STARTED, I WAS DESPERATELY WISHING TO BE WHERE I AM NOW”

Day 30 – London UK – FD

After a lovely day of eating yesterday I gained half a pound and can definitely live with that! I had some truly delicious cheeses and cold meats yesterday afternoon. Heaven!

Spent the evening making up a lentil vegetable curry. Lots of fragrant spices, roasted garlic, and a generous kick from tempered chillies. Cannot wait for this tonight and great to have it made up ahead of time. I have found that otherwise I end up eating half my allowance whilst making the meal!

In a bid to start these two days of fasting on the right note I did my 30 Day Shred workout this morning before work. I say before work but also before nursery drop off. Mornings on a work day are a bit chaotic in that I have to get myself as well as my little one ready. This involves chasing him around the place, nappy changes, milk time, giving him a quick bite, getting his bag together, dressing him (only just before we leave the house!) showering myself and trying to make myself look presentable. Then drive to nursery take him in, quick handover with nursery staff, and then I can drive to work. So I am pleased that I managed to squeeze in a 30 min workout in amongst that today!

I will head out for a walk at lunchtime. I always take my lunchbreak (whether I am eating or not) away from my desk. I used to work through and have lunch at my desk every day and it’s just not right. I try and encourage others to get out and can hardly do this if I don’t practice it myself! Have had good success with this and at the very least staff have lunch together away from their desks.

Yesterday I left my son napping with my husband and went out for an hour. Managed to walk 4 miles in 1hr and 2mins so I will try to get to 4 miles again today.

@daffodil2010 glad to hear you have decided to take some time out after last week’s incident and that you are making a formal complaint. If his actions can be regarded as gross misconduct then that should be enough to let him go. If not then the complaints made in the past will help. At the very least disciplinary action will have to be taken. I know I don’t know you very well at all and it’s not my place, but I am so proud of you for standing up to this disgusting behaviour. Sounds like you have the support from the business on your side as well which is great. Thinking of you and hope doctor’s appointment goes okay. I hope you have a calming, relaxing day.

@emma-taylor looks like we are set to head back to 31c in London by the end of the week. Let’s enjoy this break of the heat while it lasts! My little boy went running out into the torrential rain at the weekend, we were all so delighted to see it! Enjoy time with your sisters – have you any nice plans for what you will do together?

@shinything thank you so much for hosting this month. It was my first full month of this WOL and I know that this thread has played a very significant role in keeping me motivated and focused.

@rainbowsmile 10 day water fast! Wow. That is incredible. I too am looking forward to reading about how it goes!

@coda thanks for adding me to the list for today. @coda @anna6 @at I’ve got your hands and I’m not letting go! I’m wondering about also fasting on Wednesday as it would be good to start the month as I mean to go on. However I will see how the next couple of days go. Will go over and say hello and an intro on the August thread this afternoon.

Day 30, Rocky Mountains, US, FD

Adding myself to pocket list:
@coda – B2B
@daffodil2010 – B2B
@debster251 – B2B
@anna6 – B2B
@at – B2B
@beedoo – B2B
@diana123 – B2B
@strawberriesandcream
@emma-taylor
@moukinator
@shinything
@diana123
@missybear
@micheline
@redrockgirl302 – B2B

Have a good Monday everyone! 😊🌺🌻

Day 28 – USA – NFD
Day 29 – USA – NFD
Day 30 – USA – NFD

@rainbowsmile, please count me in for August’s challenge. @shinything, thank you for hosting July. It was an absolute bust for me. I think I had at the most 3 FDs and need to learn from it and start fresh for August. @emma Taylor, glad you are able to see your hips again! @daffodil2010, as we used to say, don’t let the turkeys get you down! @michelinme, feel better (hugs).

Day 30. Cornwall UK, FD

Still here, just busy time of year. And making detailed plans for my business expansion. Wish you lived near me @daffodil2010 as I would try and tempt you away! Stay strong for the job you enjoy as they don’t come along that often. In my experience you can often outlast a bad manager, so finding your strategies for dealing with him is a good thing.

Did my final weigh-in last Friday, as I only weigh once a week. Down another 0.4kg to 74.4kg. Only 0.8kg down for the month but as I’ve lost a lot I don’t mind if it takes a while to lose the last 10kgs, as I am feeling so much better already. Won’t give up though, as I have decided I will use intermittent fasting as a way to control my weight long-term as I never want to gain it back. Thats for sure.

Looking out the window at the grey skies and willing the heat wave to return – its been rather lovely in Cornwall as its not been too hot. If only we had it like this every year.

USA Day 30 NFD

Thank you, Basyjames! I have been trying to do a 500 calorie fast on alternate days for the past week to lose the holiday weight I put on. I want to start August off on the right foot! I am surprised that I have been so successful because I was having trouble sticking with that before. Today is a NFD and so far so good! Hope everyone enjoys their day! 🙂

Day 30, Gozo, Malta, fd

Thanks for adding me Coda.

ShinyThing thanks for hosting this month.

Rainbow smile I look forward to your posts about your ten day water fast.

So far I’ve consumed 600 calories and intend to eat some figs this evening. I weighed at 68.4 kilos up from Saturday s weight by 1.2 kilos. I simply gained so much weight just like that and didn’t indulge much over the weekend.

Have a great evening/night everyone. Onwards and downwards

Day 30 2nd post

Just blew my FD with a late evening carb attack 🙁 Still under TDEE but goodness, it was like the Old Days of not being able to control the craving and body moving without thinking.

Difficult to make tomorrow a FD bc it’s my mother’s 80th birthday and she’s coming over for afternoon tea! O well, live and learn. need to remember to plan ahead for a good FD on Thursday. And keep carbs out of the house!

Day 30 – USA – FD
Second post: well, today morphed into a FD, but a little under 800 cals, not my usual, but I’m happy to at least get one in again before the end of the month. So far 4 FDs instead of 8. We’ll see what Cruella says on the 1st. I’m probably going to have lost nothing or even gained 1-2 lbs since the beginning of the month. August is going to have to be a push to get serious again.

Day 31 Belfast FD

Final weight 145.2 lbs. waist 32.5”

@EmmaTaylor – enjoy your sister time!
@at thank you for updating the pocket list.
@missybear – what a wonderful day the 23rd will be for you all!
@beedoo – your curry sounds delicious. That little bit of ‘me’ time is so important.
@michelinme – so sorry to hear your recovery has taken a backward step. Take care of yourself.
@annemarilyn – glad you move went well.
@daffodil2010 – you usually post before me. Hope you had a more restful night and your GP supported you fully. Take care my friend.

I’m finishing this month in a good place. For the first time in a long time I feel happy with myself. Many of you have shared your stories so here’s mine. The last 20 years have been a downward spiral of comfort eating. My OH has an ever increasing drink problem and I am a passenger in a life that is not of my choosing. When I was teaching, I immersed myself in my work but since retirement the problem has become a bigger part of my life because of course we spend more time together and my social circle has shrunk. He is a good man and I love him. He isn’t aggressive or angry when he drinks but it is very soul destroying to see the one you love do this to himself and it can be very lonely.
2 1/2 years ago I decided to start on the long journey to fix myself. My weight loss journey has been just as much about fixing my head as much as my waistline. Now, when I look in the mirror, I see a much slimmer and happier woman. I’ve spruced up my image – it was so easy when I stopped work to let myself go particularly when I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror, got a beautiful rescue dog, who loves me unconditionally, and filled my life with friends, family and volunteering. I’m still married. Where that goes I’m not sure, but the stress is subsiding (not entirely away) and I feel confident about the future. This forum has been a lifeline. Your friendship has been the highlight of my day and I sincerely thank you for the love and support you have given me. I approach August with a spring in my step.

Pocket list for today:
@coda – B2B
@daffodil2010 – B2B
@debster251 – B2B
@anna6 – B2B
@at – B2B
@beedoo – B2B
@diana123 – B2B
@redrockgirl302 – B2B

You only get on body in this life. Love it and look after it.

Day 31 – UK – Reading – FD

I’ve been rather absent this month, and not doing terribly well with weight, we’ve been away for a couple of weekends and I take my eye off the ball. But back to it today, and adding myself to the pocket list.

So sorry to hear of your stress at work @daffodil2010. You are doing absolutely the right thing. If no one stands up to him, then the problem continues. It takes courage, but it’s the right thing to do. Stay strong.

@coda – B2B
@daffodil2010 – B2B
@debster251 – B2B
@anna6 – B2B
@at – B2B
@beedoo – B2B
@diana123 – B2B
@redrockgirl302 – B2B
@basyjames – B2B
@ktcaroline

Day 31, Newcastle UK, NFD

“There really is something lovely about the first day of a new month. And it’s totally up to me how I will feel on the last day. So here goes.”

That is what I wrote in my first post on July 1st – and this is how I am ending the month:

Final weigh in for July – 140.6lbs, that’s 3.8lbs dispatched in July and to say I am delighted is an understatement.

I had no idea on July 1st that I was going to be embarking on my final battle with my wine dragon just 3 days later. But I did and I have won.

@debster251 – it feels pretty ironic writing this post after just reading yours. You sound incredibly strong and in control. The positive elements of your life are outweighing the thing that makes you sad. As we all know too well, nobody else can make decisions for other people, and only you know how your OH would respond if you bought him ‘Alcohol Explained’ by William Porter. It’s not a ‘preachy’ book in the slightest – just explains in plainfacts what alcohol does to people. Knowing that it is not the fault of anybody who drinks – even the most hardened alcoholics – is the key to winning the battle.
Congratulations on your successful move @annemarilyn. This is the start of the rest of your wonderful life x
Just read your post @daffodil2010. Hate to think of you feeling so bad, you really have no need to. Your manager is obviously panicking (good) and you’re doing the right thing to let HR handle the situation. I know it’s easier said than done, but I hope you can relax your mind today. Big hugs.

Finally – a huge thanks to @shinything for hosting us this month – for the 2nd time in a matter of months – that’s dedication! You’ve had a rough month but it’s just about over. Wishing you all the best for a great August 🙂

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Hello day 31 FD in NI

@shinything – these are for you to say thank you for looking after us this month

https://kenyastockholm.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/flowers.jpg

@daffodil2010 and these are for you

https://cdn.atwilltech.com/flowerdatabase/d/dancing-daffodils-bouquet.425.jpg

@debster251 ❤

Day 31 USA (Illinois) NFD

Happy month-end, everyone. Hope your goals were met for July, and may we all go onward and downward into August.

Day 31 Stevensville Maryland USA CFD

Yikes not a good end of the month for me. Yesterday was a good FD and doing it again today BUT the scale is showing a two pound increase for the month. Not maintaining well at all. Going to do 16:8 everyday and two full fast days a week for the month of August.

Have a great Tuesday everyone. See you in August tomorrow.

Day 31, Guildford UK, Prep day

Thank you @shinything for all your help on the spreadsheet for August as well as hosting July.

I finished 1lb down this month but lost body fat and gained muscle so my shape is better, bought a new top and gained some courage. So it was a great month for me.

@debster251 I will make August as sunny as possible.

@daffodil2010 you are in my daily votive and prayers.

@diana123, the great thing about this WOL and being up at the end of the month is you can see enormous changes next month.

@michelinme you are in my prayers having had a lung condition myself I know how tiring that can be.

For everyone who struggled in July know that you made it through and August comes. Let’s see some sunshine.

Mari

Day 31 – USA – NFD

My “a little under 800 calories” yesterday turned into 880 calories, but I’m calling it a FD. Yes, I know I’m cheating, but I’m behind the 8 ball here, lol! Gained 1.6 lbs. this month instead of losing the 2 I planned on. Hoping August will be a more disciplined month and also hoping to reach maintenance at least by Thanksgiving!

Day 31, Gozo, Malta, fd

Today’s weight is 67.3 kilos down by 1.1 kilos from yesterday. This month I lost a total of 1.3 kilos.

Fast day may turn into a cd today as I’m going out to dine. I’ll choose sensibly ofcorse.

Thanks ShinyThing for hosting this month. “See” you all in the August challenge.

Onwards and downwards, have a great evening everyone.

Day 31 London UK FD

Last day of July! Feels like end of term. I made it…thanks to all you wonderful people! Sadly I have to keep this short as it’s been one heck of a day and I am exhausted. Work was crazy busy as we have an audit taking place in a couple of weeks that I need to prep for, also starting recruitment process for a new role as well as trying to manage senior team egos. If only people would just get on, they are all lovely but sometime it’s like working with a bunch of kids. I try not to let it get to me like it used to. Since having my boy I work three days a week and don’t have time outside my hours to worry about egos being massaged! Actually, do you know what? I’m not even going to waste another minute on them! And at home tonight, my little one is teething so it’s been a testing evening trying to get him to sleep…does teething ever end?!? Sorry, rant over.

So very quickly, After yesterday’s FD I weighed in this morning another 1/2kg down. Did my workout this morning and marched 4 miles in my hour long lunch break. Feeling good. Thanks to my handholders for the b2b. Will check back in tomorrow morning with my end of July weight after today’s FD.

@coda thanks for the invite, I will join you in a FD to kick start August!

I’ll be back in the morning with final weigh in for the month before heading over to the August thread.