Day 1, Emden Germany, NFD

Hi old friends and a very warm welcome to my new friends! I also love the beginning of a new month, it’s like a fresh start.

Starting weight: 55.3 kg/121.9lbs at a height of 163 cm/5.4ft. The weight range I want to be is 54-56 kg, the last months I always just got under 56. Goal for this month is to end under 55 kg. I’m with @debster251 on the 30 Days shred, I aim to be on the same level as @flourbaby 3 months from now.

My journey so far:

I’m Dutch, 62 years old and recently retired. I never had any weight problems and always was a stable 56 kg until 6 years ago when I started a new job as a practice manager. My weight got more and more due to ice cream and sweets. In January 2017, weighing 70.9 kg, I decided something had to be done and started to lose weight on my own. Started 5:2 at the beginning of February. From March on I joined the challenges. It worked very well, the weight just fell off, the support I got here was amazing. I reached my goal being 56 kg on March 29th 2017 and have maintained since then. I’m not a big poster, just too much to do.

Just stick to the basic 5:2, it works and you don’t have to restrict yourself too much.

I think this is going to be a great month so let’s do this together!

Day 1 UK CD

So I finished June with unplanned B2B LFD. Due to fever I couldn’t keep anything down. So there may well be a bit of a Gap between my June end weight and July beginning!

Felt so ill last night, and fever still climbing, today has been brought to me by the NHS -at it’s best. From 111 to ambulance to a&e it’s been wonderful. Now on a ward for a few days rehydrating and IV antibiotics for atypical pneumonia. But eating again – yay! And all the meals come with nutrition information Inc calories 🙂

Won’t be doing my usual FDs this week while I’m in hospital or on antibiotics, but will jump back and join in when I’m home. Wishing you all a wonderful first week of this new challenge xx

Day 1 UK NFD
HI
I’m new to the forum but have followed 5:2 since the end of April. I have lost 9.5 pounds so far and would like to lose another 4.5 this month before going on holiday. Hoping that joining the forum will help as I’ve been reading it for a while.
Looking forward to being accountable!

I recently joined the forum. Looking forward to the July challenge.

My biggest issue is that once I start eating, I get even more hungry. It seems to make no difference if I’m eating carbs, protein, fats or any combo. The hunger starts within 15min of eating 🙁

Day 1, Rocky Mountains, US, NFD

Just a quick hello to my old friends and welcome new friends.

Have a good Sunday and a good start to our July Challenge.I 😊🌼🌻

@shinything: Thanks again for leading us through July.💐

Hi all!

Ok here we go.

Day 1.

NFD I weigh in stones & lbs so I’m 11st 3.8 this morning. I’m 5’ 7’ so I can afford to be a lot lower!

My goal this month is to weigh 10st 12.

I’m going to keep it simple & stick to the plan!

My fast days will always be Monday, then the other will float.

Good luck everyone xxx

Michelinme: Get well quickly! Sorry to hear you are in hospital! Hugs!

Day 2 FD Auckland

Nothing like a FD on a bright sunny winter’s day!
@emma Taylor I love your mental image of me as Patsy Stone😁. I was thinking when I’m a 68 lb weakling I’ll get a dinner jacket/ evening suit made in HK Alexander McQueen style! (Dreams are free!)

I’ll star a pocket list (to keep all those on the FD enthused)
@merryapple
@amiep
@marsupial

@michelinme Thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery.
@cornish Jane I made sour dough bread last night and now I’m on a FD. Bad timing. You’re doing so well!
@purplevilet I hope you gain strength from this forum. The first few FDs are tough but then you get into the swing of things. You always feel good after a FD – sharp and focused. I haven’t managed any of the longer fasts. I’m sure someone else can advise you about them. But the point is it’s a learning curve, nothing’s right or wrong and it’s about you finding a path that works for you.
@mjrbcd44 Love Dr Seus’ wisdom!

Cheers!

Day 2, Emden Germany, FD

@siano and @slacknz welcome!

@slacknz I think we were all lost before entering this thread, just stay with us and ask for advice when you want to know anything, lots of knowlegde around here. I only weigh and measure myself at the start and ending of the month. I have a tight dress I want to fit in comfortable, I put it on when I think I gained a bit. I’m on maintenance and don’t have to lose more weight. Watch out doing a FD when having a cold, if you feel weak, please stop, eat sensible and try again when you feel better. Try eating chicken broth, good for beating colds.

Pocket list started by @merryapple (to keep all those on the FD enthused)

@merryapple
@amiep
@marsupial
@dykask
@slacknz
@snowflake56

Have a good day everyone!

Thanks @snowflake56 ..
I had a museli bar just after lunch as I was not feeling great.
I have been having lemon teas and peppermint teas all day which has hydrated me a bit i think. Just a head cold so i just feel sorry for myself more than anything!
Planning just a wee dinner tonight.

Day 2 UK FD

Pilates this morning followed by a short run hopefully. Plan to eat some porridge with berries lunchtime then salmon salad later.

I’ve been good on my fast days since starting in April but overeat at the weekend. I really don’t want to count calories apart from fast days as then it feels too much like a diet. Any suggestions?

New to this so not sure how to add my name to the pocket list. Would someone please mind explaining to me?
Thanks
Have a great day everyone

Day 2 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

Good morning everyone and hello July 💃 I did not post yesterday, it was my one day off this week and had a ton of stuff to do……which culminated with me sitting in the evening sunshine drinking white wine. Bliss.

So, the usual Monday reset but pounds have not piled on from the weekend so not discouraged. The weather is still amazing, temperatures not as hot as last week but still in the mid twenties. No sign of rain. No hose pipe ban here in my part of the country but maybe soon?

We have a 1200litre water butt which collects rain water…..and it’s now dry 😱 In Ireland to have drought is almost unheard of. Grass is looking stubby and brown everywhere. The only thing I am concerned about are my tomatoes in containers, must keep them watered. Established plants will find their own way.

Goodness, here I am rambling about plants!

It’s an FD today, but for some reason I don’t think I can do an LFD or even OMAD, so I have soup sorted for lunch (when I break my fast) and maybe a small omelette for dinner.

@annemarilyn hope things settle for you and your mom recovers.
@michelinme wow, don’t even think about FD’s while in hospital. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
@mjrbcd44 hey, welcome back! We missed ya!

I can’t copy and paste with this stupid iPad but I am with you all on the FD today.

Have a good Monday everyone ☺️

Day 2 UK NFD

Sorry I totally forgot to check in yesterday as I had a very busy day. Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to do my usual Monday fast today as I have alot on. My fast days will be Tuesday and Thursday this week and I may possibly do a 3rd on Saturday.

Hope everyone has a good day and I’m sending you all positive vibes. 😁

Day 2, second post

@siano You just copy and paste the pocket list and add your name to it.

Day 2 pocket list:

@merryapple
@amiep
@marsupial
@dykask
@slacknz
@snowflake56
@siano
@annemarilyn
@daffodil2010

hi @strawberriesandcream nice to have you with us! I didn’t add you to the list but will be thinking of you.

@daffodil2010 just keep rambling on about plants, my DH and I are the poorest gardeners you can imagine. We had 18 tomatoplants last year and only 9 tomatoes
came out of them. The 6 zucchiniplant didn’t survive either.

Day 2 North Wales FD

Day 2 pocket list:

@merryapple
@amiep
@marsupial
@dykask
@slacknz
@snowflake56
@siano
@annemarilyn
@daffodil2010
@molij

Hope you get better soon @michelinme

Have a good day everyone x

Day 2……Florida…..FD

It seems as if I was off in never never land for more than a month. It feels good to be back, but I feel kind of like a newbie. This month is all about renewal and finding my way again…..So here we go!

I was thinking yesterday that along with getting my FD’s in order, I so need to start drink more water. So before bed, I found my water bottle and it’s sitting by my lunch bag ready to be filled.

My goal for today is to drink more water, have a yogurt for lunch and a sensible dinner.

This afternoon, I have plans to work in the warehouse where it will be very hot, so water will keep me plenty hydrated!

@michelinme……Prayers for a speedy recovery!
@annemariyln……. prayers for your mum!

So, I’m off…..

Do you think regular dogs see cop dogs and say oh shit there’s a cop?

I am so excited I dashed here to tell everyone.

I no longer need metformin.

Repeat just for the joy of it I no longer need metformin,

Mari

Day 2 North Canton OH FD

Well that was embarrassing! I just realized I posted my June ending in the July post. I spent a few precious moments looking for it, concluded that the internet had gobbled up my post, then found it – In the July post (face palm)!

Oh boy, life continues though. Once again, thanks for hosting @shinything.

I just came through a relatively controlled weekend. I am super bloated though and holding onto a lot of water, a combination of the heat and not drinking enough water I think – I could not even put my ring on; it was way too tight, so my goal is to drink a lot of water and get rid of the bloat.

Our family is taking a trip to Jamaica this month, take off is in 12 days and I am really looking forward to it. Hopefully I can stay controlled during the vacation , I do not wish to undo all my good work.

The cocktails were pretty good by the way.

Pocket list for today:
@dykask
@merryapple
@snowflake56
@siano
@daffodil2010
@marsupial
@bert1802
@shinything
@molij
@missybear
@basyjames

Day 1 & 2 USA (Illinois) NFD

Hi all and welcome, Newbies! This month I’ll be popping in and out due to crazy scheduling. Travel to Idaho tomorrow thru Friday to meet new in-laws (daughter’s husband to be’s family) then for their Utah wedding later this month.

I began the 5:2 journey on March 15, 2016 at 193 pounds (87.5kg) with an unhealthy BMI. Over the next 10 months I lost 33 and have kept it off with judicious maintenance, generally 6:1 and MyFitnessPal app counting calories. BMI is right about 25 – not the best, but good for me.

I’m 70 years young, do Silver Sneakers 2x a week, lots of church and community activities including mostly music. This weight works so not to show too many wrinkles at my age! People often tell me I look younger. I’ll take it.

Best wishes to you all. Great seeing so many long-time pals on our WOL.

Onward and downward.

Day 2 Belfast FD
Just home from a controlled weekend. No booze and only a little sugar. The scales will tell tomorrow morning. DH has a grumpy face on. 😡 the puppy has just come into heat and we have a week’s break planned in the caravan next week. Ah well….

@michelinme – get well soon 💐
@rainbowsmile – I’m delighted for you my friend! As you reap the rewards of this WOL, I can see the smile on your face from here!
@songbirdme – how exciting to have a family wedding. Lucky you. I wish my boys would take the hint!

Pocket list for today:
@dykask
@merryapple
@snowflake56
@siano
@daffodil2010
@marsupial
@bert1802
@shinything
@molij
@missybear
@basyjames
@debster251

Aiming to up my water intake this month.

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

Day 2, Sicily, Italy, nfd

Rainbowsmile congratulations.

Enjoying my holiday with my OH, our son, daughter, her OH and two granddaughters.

Have a great day everyone.

Day 2, Rocky Mountains, US, CD ~1000 cals

Started this WOL in February 2017 at about 140 pounds, height 164 cm. I am in maintainance around 120 pounds since July 2017. Weight fluctuation allowance: 5 pounds.
Staying with this great forum for accountability and wonderful friendship from around the globe. 😊🌍🌎🌏🌻

Have a good Monday everyone! 🌼🌺🌻

Day 2, Brighton UK, FD OMD

@michelinme get well soon. Sending you big hugs.

Thank you @anna6, @debster251, @penz and @metatutua I love your image.

The first thing I thought of was to tell you all, because it shows it can be done even if you are very insulin resistant and over 60. Taken time but I am happy with this.

I tested my ketones and am in ketosis! Yes! Hoping I am getting fat adapted as that would be amazing. I only usually go into ketosis after water fasting for 2 to 3 days.

So now I am going to try OMD to see if I can go into ketosis every day, that will speed up the loss I think. It’s ground to a halt despite upping exercise a lot.

Today is a rest day.

Must go get a coffee (black).

Mari

Day 2 – SW WA USA – FD

Added myself back onto the pocket list. So needing this FD. Have already enjoyed a brisk walk this morning. Love what exercise does to the feel good endorphins.

@daffodil2010 & @Strawberriesandcream – TY for thoughts for my mom & @Bert1820 for prayers too. Mom/mum is doing a little better this morning. My brother, who lives nearby my parents in southern British Columbia, CA, reported that she had energy to eat some breakfast and even talk a little on the telephone. Yesterday, just eating breakfast had done her in and she slept through the day. After talking about & that she’s a real light weight when it comes to meds, a couple of the nurses are really looking out for mom’s best interest and easing up on the meds. Also, they are being sure she gets hydrated. Bill, says one of the nurses is one of our “angels” as she looks out for mom’s best interests. I know in the USA and Canada, it seems imperative that family members act as advocates in the hospital setting. Perhaps it is so elsewhere in the world as well.

@daffodil2010 – good for you that you’re reading your body as you plan your FD today. I will plan to do like wise. Mostly liquids but plan to enjoy some fresh berries with ricotta and a sprinkling of slivered almonds when I break my fast. Then a small portion of cauliflower mac’n cheese with a small salad later.

@rainbowsmile – hooray for getting off the med!

@at – sounds like you finished out your extended birthday celebrations well! I’m glad! And you continued to maintain well!

Pocket list for Day 2:

@dykask
@merryapple
@snowflake56
@siano
@daffodil2010
@marsupial
@bert1802
@shinything
@molij
@missybear
@basyjames
@penz
@debster251
@moukinator
@diana123
@annemarilyn

Day 2 16:8 CFD Oregon USA

I think I’m just making up letters for a “controlled fast day”. I am not going to hit 500-600 calories but I am aiming for 1000 and I did a 3-mile walk/run interval. So…net 700ish? I usually don’t count “net” calories but trying to ease myself back in…😃

More important for me to just stay on a healthy track.So that is my focus and doing 16:8 everyday.

So wonderful to see so many “old” friends. It is my favorite time of year so I feel very optimistic about this month and making real progress.

To the newbies…read, print out and read again the wisdom from @at. She is a wonderful example of living this WOL for the long run. So many of the “long-timers” continue to stick with the monthly challenges– it’s really inspiring and one of the reasons I am back.
So much to be learned by simply keeping at it!!

@bert1802 and @strawberriesandcream I’m locking elbows with you and we are walking forward. Here we go.

@daffodil2010 hope I didn’t miss too many good motorcycle touring stories. It’s summer and I imagine you ready to ride!

Ok…here is a divergence…I recently started watching Outlander. 😍
Now I MUST get over to see the UK.
And I just saw a picture of Port Issac in Cornwall…made me think of you @cornishjane and oh-my-goodness, how beautiful.
Alright that’s all for today but I am making a travel plan.

Be who you are and say what you feel,because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” Dr.Seuss❤