Day 10, VA, USA, Egg FD

So honestly I’ve not been hungry today… So officially I’ve only drank water. (I know that doesn’t exactly count for egg fast “rules”) but I got to say its the EASIEST water fast I have EVER ended up at and while I almost want my broth tonight (as I normally would for a regular FD) I can tell, really I don’t need it.

Much better Egg-sperience. I don’t even mind if I don’t eat any eggs later. If I feel like it tonight I will, but right now I’m good and that FEELS GOOD

@hedwig6 – Yes the broth is a life saver, if you are having to cook food for others yet want to keep focus. I’ll have a cup while I cook then make another cup with veggies for myself for dinner (or a light veggie dinner)

@at – I love those “easy” fasting days. I hope that means that more of them will happen naturally. Keep AT it! Had to use your handle it was just too good not to do it!

@penz – mmmmmm ricotta omelette (remember what I was just saying *up there in the top paragraph* about not being hungry….) you may have just got me… haha I don’t have any ricotta so to substitute does not sound as appealing. Well at least its simple to let go of the idea. Ha

@winsome waif – wow 6 lbs from goal! That sounds exciting to me! Soooooon I will be there. Well soon might be toward the end of this year, but dang it – thats soon for me 😉 considering I’ve NEVER been my goal weight in my adult life.

@funshipfreddie & @daffodil2010 – BAhahahahahahaha I’m dying over here… yes when I did this the first time and ate 6 eggs a day, I was sooooo done on day 4. That day 5 I totally poured a bowl of plain arugula and said F-it I’m eating this Arugula today and NOT going to feel bad about Breaking my Egg-Fast! So my day 5 became transition day. I’ll say VEGGIES never tasted so good. I did NOT however have carbs b/c I knew I would NOT stop eating them if it did.

@daffodil2010 – I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt constipated from the egg fast. NOT that I want anyone else to feel that way. I wonder if it is the eggs? Or the cheese? I’m having only 1oz of cheese a day and I (so far) and not feeling stopped up this go round.

@johnnyr !
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@betsylee – LOVE the egg puns!

@stardustdream – when I’m fasting but feeling “hangry” I have 2 different things I do. As @ciren2 suggested drinking water but not only that the First thing I try – I have a 1/8 tsp of pink salt under the tongue and then 8oz glass of water.
2. If I’m home I will heat up a cup of broth to tide me over, so that I don’t BINGE b/c I know that is possibly what I will do b/c I just can’t wait. (Even tho I can, my brain can’t) I think my brain is like a kid pitching a fit for a toy in the store, when they have plenty AND better toys at home. Its the waiting… I want it now. AND oh my gosh a sleepwalker you poor thing. That is challenging. Hugs.

Day 10 Pocket List
@penz (day 3 EFD)
@silverpaperclips
@georgia83
@funshipfreddie (day 3 EFD)
@daffodil2010 (day 3 EFD)
@ktcaroline (mini EFD)
@flourbaby
@brightonbelle
@johnnyr
@stardustdream
@rabbette (EFD x3 OR WFD)

Thank yourself you work hard!
(Heard this from my sweetheart who said their co-worker said it to them)

Day 11, Aus, EFD

I’ve lost count. Is this EFD 4? I think so. I still like eggs but I would really really like to add some spinach, capsicum and mushrooms to my omelette. I am dreaming about the salad I’m going to have for lunch tomorrow. I don’t think I have it in me to do any sort of egg-based transition.

Oh I remember that discussion about egg cups @flourbaby! When we moved to the States from Australia the removalists were perplexed by these funny little ceramic bowls we had. I think they must be an English-originated thing. And.. are you going on holidays? You should have mentioned it! (ha ha ha) Have a fantabulous time!

Happy birthday for yesterday @johnnyr! (altho technically it might still be today in the UK…)

Very sorry to hear of your loss @jisika. Take time to grieve and do what you need to do to get through this awful time. 5:2 will be waiting for you whenever you’re ready.

Day 11 pocket list:
@penz (day 4EFD)

Day 10 – USA – NFD

That egg cup theme was almost two years ago when I first came onto the forum…it was one of those perplexing subjects….I don’t think we ever got to the bottom of the origin of it. Does anyone remember the discussion about the tiny holes in shirts that had something to do with whether one wore a belt on their jeans, lol! @flourbaby have a great journey! @johnnyr, happy birthday! @jisika, so sorry to hear you had a loss in your family.

Day 10 Ohio, US — NFD (74 bites)

Another long day of running chores and packing. I tried some new food ideas this supper and wound up with some sort of allergic reaction this evening. So this is just a quick checking in before crashing.

Day 11 pocket list:
@penz (day 4EFD)
@matpi (MFD)

Day 11: Gloucestershire, UK: NFD

It’s our Wedding Anniversary today…..32 years!
Mind you, yesterday I delivered a Queen’s “telegram” to a couple on my round yesterday. Turns out they’ve been married 65 years!! As long as I’ve been alive….phew!

Got to fly, I have to eat my breakfast and get to work.

Have good day, see you later xx

Day 11 – Reading, UK – FD

Egg for lunch was scrummy yummy yesterday, but concerned about the amount of fibre on an egg diet. Interesting though. I’m sure those transitioning will be looking forward to some carbs. Small loss yesterday so motivated to be good today – there’s not point trying for FDs at the weekend – particularly as I’m headed north to Yorkshire. Onwards and downwards everyone. Any many congrats @ciren2 – have a lovely anniversary!

Day 11 Belfast FD

Well, I’ve decided the egg diet is not for me. I usually have eggs for my main meal on Mondays but the results for me after two days don’t seem to be any different to a good FD. So hats off to all of you who have soldiered on and yes @at the lack of fruit and vegetables was the problem. The four excess pounds which appeared after the weekend have disappeared, but probably would have anyway with a couple of normal FD, so I’m back to my usual routine.
@flourbaby – the problem with soldiers is getting the consistency of the egg just right. My boys had really quirky egg cups when they were small. Oh and have a wonderful holiday on such a beautiful island.
@johnnyr – I envy you your running. Sadly my running days are over due to worn out hips but here’s nothing like it to de stress. And hope you had a wonderful birthday
@daffodil2010 – how are you waterproofing your shower? I’m sure you can’t wait. So many great sites to visit.
Welcome back @shinything. It won’t take long to get back on that wagon.
@stardustdream – don’t we take sleep for granted until we don’t sleep well? My Fitbit tracks my sleep too, but all it tells me is that I didn’t sleep well, which I already know!
@jisika wishing you strength in sad times.
My goodness @metatauta. You’ve a great memory!
Happy anniversary @ciren2
@Rabette – soft boiled eggs in an egg cup with toast cut into strips just wide enough to dip into the egg. A staple of mine and my children’s childhood. And what a great egg cup with this link.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/soft-boiled-eggs/b3e1f7f1-0bfe-45f3-96f5-0c832dbbcc37

Day 11 pocket list:
@penz (day 4EFD)
@gretta
@rabbette
@debster251

Together we are stronger 💪💪💪

Day 11 USA (Illinois) NFD

Keeping on my 6:1 for maintenance. Broke my fast with eggs and veggies in a sort of omelette. Tonight it will be supper out with a friend before our local theater company doing “Into the Woods.” I love that show.

@brightonbelle – do you think your “shrinking” is like mine, compression of our spines? I was surprised in my 60’s to see my height go down 2″ myself!

Onward and downward.

Day 11 – USA – NFD

@ciren2, happy happy anniversary! @songbirdme, I admire your stability on maintenance and you are an example to me! @debster251, I will look at the link you sent about soldiers and egg cups…maybe will try it using a low carb version of toast! @daffodil2010, your project has finally come to completion and I’m excited for you and your OH to begin travelling! @michelinme, your consistent meetings, planning, tasks, etc, begs the question: what field exactly is your job in, if you don’t mind me asking?

Day 11 Califormia FD

I haven’t checked in or read the posts much due to 4/10 workweeks and the 5th day off work doing home maintenance chores. It’s nice but tiring so I’m glad it ends in two more weeks. Today (day off) is door repainting day. The first time I did this the door must have been damp so I had bubbling and have to try and fix that. It’s got 24 panels so it’s challenging!

I’m within 3 lbs of my goal weight so I’m aiming to be there by the end of this month. Fast days have been going really well as liquid fasts but I will be glad to get to maintenance.

Hope you all have a really great day!

Day 11- USA (NE TN)- NFD

Survived the day. I made an effort to make sure I had a super salty cup of broth and a homemade Gatorade drink yesterday and despite a sweaty workout did not get a headache. For some reason I do cardio better when fasting and strength better on NFD. Who knows.
Today is NFD but I’m trying to hold the bulk of my cals over for tonight. I finally get a ladies’ night with my friends. We’re doing Mexican food with an adult beverage, so I only had a 180 cal lunch (soup) so I can not do too badly overall. I need to do strength today, but I don’t want to be all sweaty for ladies night and I usually do my workout during the time I’ll be out. I’ll push it tomorrow and make sure I get a good workout in Sat to make up for the lack of calorie burn.

Good luck to all the Pocket Listers today.

@debster251 I haven’t slept well in about 5 years now. I sure do miss those days where I’d fall asleep and not wake until the sun was up. I had a brief period after my youngest started sleeping through the night and stopped torturing me. Now I’m regularly up about 3 times a night, sometimes with a period of wakefulness. But I have to keep half-awake on top of that to intercept my clumsy sleepwalker. I usually get him safely back. This time he even failed to launch. He tried to get out of bed, half stood and just fell. Never a dull moment here.

@rabbette As you see I took your advice yesterday. I generally tend to sip diet soda, flavored water, or chewing gum while fasting. I figure the calorie count on the gum is little enough and better than me shoving food in my mouth like a ravenous, half-starved, polar bear…

@funshipfreddie Congrats on reaching maintenance!!!

Counting down the time to when I can extricate myself from the family and go out. I long for and dread Ladies’ night both. It’s a pain getting ready, rushing around, and having to drive into town. But I need it so I don’t forget how to “people.”

Day 12, Aus, NFD

I am sooo looking forward to salad for lunch today. But the awesome news is, after eating nothing but eggs and cheese for the last four days, the scales are showing a loss of 2.3kg since Monday. I know that’s not a true reflection of lost fat, but it’s still a lovely morale boost. We’ll see where that figure evens out. It does help with my inner “why” statement – not only do I want to like the way I look, I think even more I want to love the way I feel. I want to feel light, trim and sexy.

Rather than adding an egg to my normal FDs, I might just have a EGD in addition to my normal 5:2. Kind of a variation on 4:3 I suppose. Funny, I’m not looking forward to carbs so much as leafy and colourful vegetables.

@daffodil2010 – before I was a real grownup and bought my own eggcups, I used to use shot glasses (I was at uni at the time – can you tell). They worked perfectly well.

Looks like great success for many on the egg fast. @funshipfreddie – is that the first time you’ve seen a ‘6’ leading your weight in a while? It looks lovely on the page!

Congrats @ciren2! 32 years is a very good innings. I knew the Queen sent telegrams* for birthday, but didn’t know she did also for wedding anniversaries. Is 65 years of marriage the minimum time? *Do people really still use telegrams?

Oh @rabbette! We need to introduce you to the wonderful world of dippy eggs and soldiers!! The egg is a soft boiled egg. Don’t peel it. You put it in an egg cup (or shot glass!) or some other type of holder so that the egg can sit up right. You cut off the top of the egg, so that the slice is just above, or just on the top of where the yolk sits. Then you use slices of buttery toast (cut into fingers – these are the “soldiers”) to dip into the runny egg yolk. For the egg fast diet, you could use fingers of cheddar instead of toast (though I didn’t give it a go).

What an energetic birthday you had @johnnyr and so glad to see another notch on the birthday measure did not slow you down – literally.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Day 12, Aus, NFD

Oh drat, my post didn’t save. I thought it did.

In brief 2.3 kg down since Monday due to egg fast. I’ll see if it sticks.

Glad people explained dippy eggs and soldiers, @rabbette. They’re fun.

Can’t remember what else I posted this morning. Much longer than this!

have a great weekend everyone.

Day 12 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

Thank you @stardustdream @daffodil2010 @ciren2 & @rabbette Maintenance, yay! I still plan on doing at least 5:2 for a while, if that’s what it takes to not regain the weight.

Congrats too, @penz @rabbette & @daffodil2010 for surviving the egg fast; it works! I wouldn’t like to repeat it, but eggs really are a great option for a FD, especially for doing OMAD.

A bit of useless info re ‘soldiers’:- “It seems likely that it was either popularized or invented in 1965 in a series of TV commercials for eggs starring Tony Hancock and Patricia Hayes.”

Wishing everyone a great Friday, fasting or not 🎯🏋️‍♂️

Day 12 – Reading, UK – CD

Didn’t do so well yesterday, but weight is recovering from hols so not too bad. Interested that egg diet isn’t a silver bullet – although perhaps can be used in moderation. Will carry on investigating.

Have a wonderful holiday @flourbaby and strength to all fasters today. Onwards and downwards!

Day 12 UK NFD

Day 12 – USA – NFD

@EmmaTaylor, welcome back! Wine is also a no-no for me. I started drinking alcohol with my OH for the first time in my life 15 years ago and never learned how to drink socially without guzzling — drastic results! I drink super light beer now with a very low alcohol content due to losing almost 60 lbs. Losing a lot of weight causes inebriation much quicker, so I must be mindful of making sure I eat beforehand. Just a friendly warning!

Day 12: Gloucestershire, UK: NFD:
Another sunny, hot, and muggy day for us. Delivering mail is not ideal. I got through THREE 500ml bottles of water while on the round just to keep thirst at bay!
@flourbaby: Have a great holiday….by the way…it’s JULY right now….ha…ha!!
@betsylee: The trouble with asthma is you always get a flare-up after any kind of throat infection. Do you not get free flu jabs out there because of your asthma? We do in the UK.
Anyway, glad you’re feeling much better.
@emma-taylor, @metatauta: Fortunately I don’t like alcohol, so one less thing to worry over. Sugar is my main bug-bear…..oh, and eating in general!
@funshipfreddie: Good luck with your maintenance……think of the health benefits of fasting now, rather than the motivation given by seeing the scale drop. You KNOW it’s doing you good.
Hark who’s talking!!!!!!!!

Day 12 USA (NE TN)-FD

I posted, it showed it, and then it ate it.
I even did the Pocket List for Day 12…bother.

Let’s try again…

FD today. I need to make sure I make up that workout soon. It’s a rough one as it’s my oldest son’s 15th b-day today and I made him a cake. It smells great. But we’ll be having takeout tonight and I may end up with a CD instead of a FD because takeout is a guaranteed calorie bomb, so no cake for me today, but there should be room for piece tomorrow.

Tomorrow I have to drive an hour to take my oldest daughter to take her ACT. Yuck. I will take her out to eat after though as she’ll be testing for 5 hours. That’s just ridiculous. But she’ll be ravenous and I have a gift card to a restaurant about 10 min away from the place. So we’ll get to have some Mom-daughter time.

I do wish they’d finally get to inventing the Transporter from Star Trek though. I’m so sick of driving crazy distances.

@daffodil2010 I did have a fab time.
I rub mag oil into my feet nightly to help with Restless Leg. If I don’t, I get foot cramps in my sleep. I also take some mag pills before bed. No help with sleep that I can tell. I take melatonin throughout the night which helps me fall back asleep faster, unless I get to deal with the sleepwalker and get a massive adrenaline spike. Sigh…

Off to make lunch for the b-day boy and his siblings.
Then go to daughter’s exhibition from her Digital Media camp.

Good luck fellow FDers!

Day 12 Belfast NFD
Just checking in for accountability

@ stardustdream – I used to sleepwalk as a child and even now, when I’m under severe pressure I’m inclined to go for a wander. Not fun for those around though. I also have silly dreams when I’m stressed. Maybe my sleeplessness is linked to that.
@daffodil2010 your van is going to be so amazing!
@betsylee it’s odd that you’re watching the same programme across the other side of the world! Great tennis isn’t it?

Having a mindful day
Onwards and downwards 💪💪💪

Day 12 Massachusetts USA NFD @betsylee I have the same problem when the Australian Open is on! I’m s Nadal fan so tense at this very moment. Back on topic, 5th day with no refined sugar. When I see candy now it already looks distinctly unappealing. There’s no ice cream in the house, fortunately! I know my calorie count for the week will be way down! Happy day to all!

Day 12 Ohio, US — NFD (64 bites)

Another day filled with packing, although things went more slowly today. The NFD has gone well. Still very tired.

@rabbette Your alternative #3 reminds me of a story: A calculus teacher of my acquaintance once was giving a closed book exam with no calculators permitted. One student surreptitiously tried to sneak and was working their calculator under their desk. The teacher caught them at it, took the calculator, dashed it to the floor, and then jumped up and down on it, smashing it to little pieces. I don’t know if the teacher had a lot of disposable income, but the dean made them not only write a letter of apology to the student, but also buy them a new calculator.

Sometimes I wonder if there isn’t more than one person who’d like to do the same to Cruella.

Have a great weekend!

Day 13 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

Have a good weekend everyone!

Pocket List – Day 13
@funshipfreddie

@daffodil2010. SUCH good advice at the end of your post. I finally did a proper FD yesterday and I feel about 100% better for it. It’s not the weight loss so much as feeling that you are in control of yourself, and not controlled by food or how your body is. I remember reading once how the happiest workers are those who have the most autonomy, and I can really believe that. If you feel in charge ( and free) you are bound to feel happier. Phew. I’m going to try to put off eating until we go for a Turkish meal in Dalton tonight. I’m about 40 years too old to be allowed into that part of London, but they haven’t set up passport control yet…