Day 3 Oxon, UK NFD
Day 4 Oxon, UK NFD
Day 5 Oxon, UK NFD
Day 6 Oxon, UK FD Great FD on Thursday.
Sedentary Friday as in car to visit mum for 3 hours and she doesn’t move much.
Two great yoga classes Saturday and Sunday.
FD today, so aiming to keep busy and balance out any weekend excesses.
@basyjames so sorry that you’re having a rough time. Sending you virtual hugs.
@bert1802 – hope you’ve found your zip-a-dee
@annabelle48 – happy belated birthday
Pocket List – Day 6 🍒
@penz
@betsylee
@dykask
@lilymartin
@snowflake56
@judyjudes
@fasterjo
@daffodil2010
@funshipfreddie
@suki2

DTF List – Day 6 ☕️
@penz?
@funshipfreddie
@suki2

Day 6 FD UK
Just signing in to say please put me on list today.
More later but off now to opticians for eye test.

Day 6, London, UK, NFD,

Yesterday’s LFD didn’t go to plan, I’m using eating as an excuse NOT to do other things!!! I’ll be flat out today playing catch-up on some work due tomorrow 😱, procrastinating is a skill I have in spades!!! The avalanche effect came into force at about 4pm after a tiny bowl of seasoned Greek Yoghurt with cucumber; (cheats raita maybe?) such a rookie mistake that late into the fast!!
“If you never take that first calorie, your body is still in the steady state without the trigger to eat more” wise words I completely ignored yesterday!!

@fasterjo, welcome back! I have to weigh and measure everything, a bit tedious sometimes, but my estimating skills are rubbish😂😂😂, that’s only funny to me since I work in the estimating department!!! 😆 A typical or recommended portion still amazes me sometimes (1/2 a bagel …………….. really!!??) so MFP and my kitchen scales are my constant companions on this journey, maybe for life!!! 😟

Well done @judyjudes, 💪 the snack dragon is evil & must be defeated ………………………. Especially when he comes bearing the gift of peanut butter!!!😏

@daffodil2010, hand on heart, I don’t think a LFD is any harder than a 500cal FD, just don’t think about eating since you aren’t planning to anyway!!!! Good luck🙏 & …………………………. Just to repeat myself ………“If you never take that first calorie, your body is still in the steady state without the trigger to eat more” You’ve got this!! 🤗

I’ve Zoom yoga in 20mins, so this is a short post today, stay strong everyone, for those fasting ………………………. “You CAN fast today, for tomorrow you FEAST!!!!!”

Day 6 London UK OMAD

Just adding myself to the DTF pocket list. OMAD still going well. It suits me down to the ground. I eat whatever I fancy between 5 and 10 pm, and no calories outside that. I find it much easier, and it seems to work for me. I don’t have a sweet tooth, and DTF keeps me on the straight and narrow in the week. I’m three weeks in – I’ll keep you posted.

Pocket List – Day 6 🍒
@penz
@betsylee
@dykask
@lilymartin
@snowflake56
@judyjudes
@fasterjo
@daffodil2010
@funshipfreddie
@suki2
@missybear

DTF List – Day 6 ☕️
@penz?
@funshipfreddie
@suki2
@missybear
@emma-taylor

Day 6 – USA/GA – FD

Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to lose! So disappointing to see myself concur with the scales at 258 lbs. this morning, a nearly 3 lb. rise since July 2. But the FD is here today and Wednesday, so here’s hoping a couple more of the fatty pounds move out this week. Plus, normal schedules and meals resume today (hooray!)

Still, I have confidence, not only because of it being a FD, but because of what I did — I must have went through about 150 pieces of clothing over the weekend, mostly yesterday. Lots of things are still way too small to even try on. But plenty of, “let’s see” items that I tried on. I had an “oops, can’t button that up” pile, an “it’s really close so maybe in another month or two” pile, a “better iron that first” pile, and a “you pass the test” pile. It really felt good to clean out the closet (where there were pieces of clothes way too small to wear hiding in nooks and crannies — in fact, that reminds me of some more hiding places I need to check out). I was able to hang some things back up that were in the storage bins, put away a few stragglers that had no business being in the closet (at least for now), and tuck away in a nearby empty dresser some clothes that are just a couple of months away from making a reappearance.

Hitting that unexpected 255 on July 2 makes me confident the mid 250s are just around the corner for me. Good luck today everyone!

Oh, and I may have convinced a friend and former coworker of mine to join in today. I’ll follow-up with her, and see how it went, and if she’d like to come to the forum!

Pocket List – Day 6
@penz
@betsylee
@dykask
@lilymartin
@snowflake56
@judyjudes
@fasterjo
@daffodil2010
@funshipfreddie
@suki2
@missybear
@northgeorgia

DTF List – Day 6
@penz?
@funshipfreddie
@suki2
@missybear
@emma-taylor

Day 6 2nd post.
Back from opticians don’t need new glasses but could have reading part improved. We’ll see, might save the money.
FD going well so far, a third of the way through. Trying to have a really good start as did not watch any food intake over weekend.
Finally after 2 weeks guts have settled down. Hopefully they will stay that way as don’t want repeat episodes.
Target for this month is to lose 4 lbs which will make half a stone off.
Keep strong everyone.

Day 6 Canada NFD

I bought a mountain bike yesterday and had a fun ride through the forest. Need to work on my fitness so am hoping this will help!

@penz I was in Canberra around this time a few years back and remember that “crisp” air. Such a beautiful city

@funshipfreddie damage control day for ma as well, FD tomorrow!

@veggiegirl so sorry for your loss and hope you are able to find a solution to the restrictions, that certainly sounds tough

@hedwig6 lots of time this month to get on track, you’ve got this!!

Day 6 North Canton OH LFD

Early day for me today, started with a 30 minute run with my youngest daughter and a 30 minute ab workout

I have not got as much done as I planned, due to some epic procrastinating on my part 😁

@saffy420 yay for the linen pants

@veggiegirl my sympathies for your loss

@hedwig6 we are in this together

Adding myself to the pocket list
Pocket List – Day 6
@penz
@betsylee
@dykask
@lilymartin
@snowflake56
@judyjudes
@fasterjo
@daffodil2010
@funshipfreddie
@suki2
@missybear
@northgeorgia
@hedwig6
@basyjames

DTF List – Day 6
@penz?
@funshipfreddie
@suki2
@missybear
@emma-taylor
@basyjames

Day 7, NFD, Aus

Had a good FD yesterday but somehow woke up feeling flat. Motivation is slipping away…

Day 7 – Japan – NFD

Finished WFD #53 but it wasn’t easy. In fact I was questioning why I’m fasting. Not that hard but sometimes my appetite gives me more trouble.

D7 – UK – NFD

@veggiegirl big condolences, how awful. Hooe you are looking after yourself.

So glad to be back here, this is such a great community.

‘Next year I will wish I started today’

Day 7 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

Couldn’t manage the LFD, by lunchtime I felt wibbly, so I drive home and ate my healthy Oatbran bread sandwich (which is a staple FD lunch) which I had left in the fridge. Felt better afterwards.

Going to try a B2B FD today as I am commuting into Dublin again for training. Today’s commuting experiment will be the bus!!! I live in a rural village so the bus to town comes every two hours 😆 I have squared it that I will arrive slightly later in the office but will leave slightly later….and you know what, I am really looking forward to not having to drive at all and just sit watching the world go by for the duration. It’s still going to be a 3 hour round trip but I will be relaxed. 👍

I am in the @penz and @jaifaim mode of feeling pretty flat. However, @flourbabys words of yesterday regarding the first bite starting the avalanche has resonated and although my tum is rumbling (I don’t feel hungry, but didn’t sleep well and tum feels off), I shall ignore until lunchtime.

I wish I could recapture that enthusiasm I had this time three years ago when 5:2 was a revelation. Maybe I should seek out the M.Moseley BBC documentary (I have never seen it) because although I remain here I feel a bit of a fraud for not taking this WOL seriously. I won’t jump ship, but I need something to give me back that motivation.

Have a great Tuesday everyone.

Anybody joining me today ?

Pocket list day 7
@daffodil2010

Day 7 – UK – NFD

Yesterday’s FD was on point but gain showing on scales. This happens regularly, such a strange phenomena. If I remain on point all week I know the scales will drop eventually.

@flourbaby Previously I’ve experienced the 4:00 o’clock food avalanche…. it’s a proper beast that Snack Dragon 🐉! It’s possesses your hands and shovel food into your gob 😳. Once unleashed there is no controlling it! Like you, I know the secret lies in not having one little morsel no matter how much the 🐉 huffs & puffs. My craving last night was cheese. I didn’t do it. It’s so strange because after waking up this morning, cheese is the last thing I want.

@veggiegrl sending condolences. Hope you’re ok under such sad circumstances.

@hegwig6 It’ll soon be gone I’m sure. Sometimes we hold onto waste & water.

@annabelle48 we have the same target = 4lbs. Good luck! I’m a little behind with a weekly loss so far of .6lb but I’m sure it will level out. The nearer I get to goal the harder it’s becoming.

Sending positives thoughts.

Take care.

Day 7 – UK – CD/NFD ? No idea at the moment !

Kitchen & utility project ambling along nicely, had a steady day yesterday, then! Chaos rules …. it’s just after 9am done 1 1/2 hours work already, just stopped for a break!

Guy coming to tile, tomorrow! Message saying new fridge arriving Thursday (early), flooring coming ready for Monday ….. No pressure!
Can’t beat having good mates who are tradesmen though, even coming out to play on Sunday and we have a great bartering system, my beer is very popular!

@veggiegrl – condolences to you and family.

Take care all

Day 7 Oxon, UK CD
Yesterday morphed into a CD, but I weigh less than last Tuesday morning. I’ve decided to look at my weight on a rolling cycle across the week. So rather than look at the loss between consecutive days I’ll look at where I was the same time last week. It will help me highlight peaks and troughs I hope.
@veggiegirl – condolences to you and family.
Pocket List – Day 7 🍓
@daffodil2010
DTF List – Day 7 ☕️
@penz
@funshipfreddie
@missybear
@suki2

Day 7 2nd post
Question. How do you get on the pocket list? Does the host pick it up and put you on or do you do it yourself and if the latter how do you do it?
Many thanks in anticipation of answer.

Day 6 UK NFD
Day 7UK FD

Despite 3 FD last week and pretty controlled the other days, the scales refuse to budge! But, onwards and hopefully downwards this week.

Day 7, UK FD

The weather this morning is awful so I’m going to attempt a Leslie Sansome walk after all the recommendations on here – I’ll use it as a distraction whilst OH is having lunch.

Quite a few people saying they’re feeling a bit meh at the minute. I’ve been there and it’s one day at a time for me – this way of life isn’t a sprint, it’s lifestyle so there’s no rush.

I plan on OMAD and already have a nice pork steak marinating in garlic and chili for later. OH will have it with a baked potato and salad, I’ll just have the salad.

Pocket List – Day 7 🍓
@daffodil2010
@jaifaim
@annabelle48
@saffy420

Day 7 FD

Glad it’s a FD, number 2 of 9 this month and I am hoping to start losing some weight.

That snack dragon sneaks up and can easily take over @judyjude and @flourbaby

@funshipfreddie you are absolutely right, anything is possible

@mia139 my scales haven’t moved either, soon….

Pocket List – Day 7
@daffodil2010
@jaifaim
@annabelle48
@saffy420
@bellyblast

Day 7 North Canton OH LFD

So OH and I have had some long conversations. We acknowledged to each other that mistakes were made by both of us as we got complacent in our relationship; and it does not make sense to be apart because we miss each other. So we are planning a quick get away next week – in state of course; we are not comfortable crossing state lines with cases going up around the country. We have work to do, but we are committed to doing the work together. That was a huge oof!!!

In other unrelated news, I was able to get out of bed and complete my 30 minute beach body program; and then out for a 1 hour jog/walk. 10,000 steps clocked and positioned in front of the computer to earn my keep today.

Thank you for all your well wishes and prayers. You definitely made it easier for me not to lose my mind and I am so overwhelmed by your support and generosity.

@penz here is some extra motivation, don’t let it slip- you have got this!!!
@lilymartin- I agree that first bite opens the floodgates to damage- my mantra lately has been NOT TODAY! So far it’s working 😊
@daffodil2010 watching videos or reading some literature about this WOL will definitely give you some of your mojo back. I do that when I wonder why I am denying myself. Another funny thing- may be due to my recent relationship issues, but food does not appeal to me much anymore- the only thing things that I want to eat are almonds, cashews, cakes, brownies, and alcohol. All the stuff that is wreaking havoc on my waistline – I can’t even be bothered to step on the scale to see the extent of the damage. I am just determined to turn it around. I will use my silhouette as a guide that my efforts are working

@bert1802 restaurant salads are calorie bombs and not as virtuous as they seem 😎😎

Onward and downward as they say
Pocket List – Day 7
@daffodil2010
@jaifaim
@annabelle48
@saffy420
@bellyblast
@basyjames

Day 7, London, UK, LFD,

Late, late check-in, @annabelle48, perhaps we were salon buddies, I had my hair done this morning, Oh the relief!!! …………….. The mop is no more!!!! LFD going well since it was a busy day, I think I might be a bit agoraphobic after 3months WFH, I absolutely hated going out this morning, mingling (from a distance!) with the great unwashed!!! 😂😆

Way to go @emma-taylor, perhaps you and I have finally found our own grooves. I’ve fallen for the LFD lifestyle and you’re finding OMAD suits you! Another bonus is OMAD is something you can take on your travels too!! I’m pretty sure my next holiday will NOT have any LFDs ………………………….. not unless that liquid is red wine!!!🍷🍷🍷…………… I kid you not!!!!

@veggiegirl I’m sorry for your loss, it’s such a sad time and limiting the number of mourners must be so very difficult. I hope everyone has the opportunity to say goodbye in their own way.

@bellyblast, I envy you your mountain bike, I fear if I bought one it would end up like the static bike I have ……………………………. Glorified clothes horse!!!!

@saffy420, congratulations, that’s a sweet NSV!! 👏 👏

@penz, there really is no other alternative, nobody wants to go on a ‘diet’, this works, it’s hard but it’s easy, but it’s still hard!!! 😜 Enjoy today’s NFD and don’t even think about motivation or fasting or mojo or weight or water consumption or us!!! Just enjoy your day-day 💕 ………………………. Not a FD or a NFD, just a DD!! @jaifaim, @daffodil2010 & @penz …………….. 💕 🤗 💪 🤗 💕 💪 🤗 💕, we CAN do this, I’m strapping y’all onto the wagon!!!!! Fasting is easier than dieting & it’s simple, the only decision you need to make is when (or if) you break the fast……………….. Be strong and simple😉 (you know what I mean!!!) 😜.

@judyjudes, exactly!!!! The thing you crave drives you to distraction, I’m sure I had a conversation with my brother last week that went something like ………………………………… “So how are chocolate managing with chocolating at home? The chocolate is to get up early, shower, chocolate and sit at your chocolate as though you were actually at chocolate, do you know what I mean?” ………….. Uurgh!! I couldn’t have cared less about the conversation, my brain was chocolate!!! Then, the next day, a NFD, the craving was for tuna pasta salad!!!! So weird!!!

@stitchincarol, I pronounce it as in ” and Delilah”!!!😁😁

Pocket List – Day 7
@daffodil2010
@jaifaim
@annabelle48
@saffy420
@bellyblast
@basyjames
@flourbaby
We’ve got this guys, we will get over that bump in the road……………………….

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Day 8 country west Australia CD
Wow! It certainly helps to be own this thread and to read everyone’s journeys – ups and downs and roundabouts. Its stops me from eating too so a brilliant double.😊
@saffy420 , oh the dreaded plateau!! 😢🥺😳😨
I sat on one for about 3 months way back in 2017 . I was there for SSOOOOOOOO long that I called in the decorators and made it entirely comfortable as I watched others lose weight and get fitter.📺🛀🛌 I was initially upbeat, then a bit disheartened, then completely self-pitying thinking ‘ poor me’ and THAT’S when the downhill slide began – but sadly not regarding weightloss. 😩😱
I was very slack in my approach to 5:2. Ate badly and ate a LOT. 🥮🍕🍷🍰🍿🍟🥟🍤🍫🥂🍩
Tried to fool myself that I was living the 5:2 WOL when it was patently clear that I wasn’t.
Fast forward 3 years and I now have far more to lose than I have previously EVER had to lose !😳
I have been on this thread on and off since. Beginning each month with determination but by week 2 being somewhat less than mindful.😢
SO here I am AGAIN…but this time, the recent blood test results being something of a wake up call plus the info about Covid19 deaths being higher in the overweight and diabetic population has got me thinking more seriously about my health and my weight!😬😦 ( I am a health professional !! um…..)
@northgeorgia,I started this WOL in November 2016, followed it very carefully and with much enthusiasm. Had good results with weight loss and health . I posted many pearls of wisdom and all was going well until I hit the dreaded plateau. See above.
No matter what I did , how much I exercised, how little I ate, I could NOT shift the weight so lost my mojo BIG time and fell off the wagon, off the plateau and found myself in EFS-land EVERY day.
The silly thing is that I weigh daily and record weekly and even as I watched the scales sky-rocket I chose not to live 5:2 WOL sensibly. ( Can one even say they are doing 5:2 when one is consciously aware of consuming about 3 times ones’ TDEE – often!!!)
Anyway , here I am having found my mojo – again! 😃- and hoping to be somewhat healthier in a few months time.🙄🤞
@i hate Lettuce, reading of your Reno reminds me of a show I enjoy, Grand Designs. They always seem to get the house they want but only after many time constraints, bad weather, things going awry ( not in your case of course!) Sounds like it will look great when finished – good Luck.
@basyjames, I have not read all the posts over the past few months but it sounds as though you are making positive progress with your relationship. I will keep you in my thoughts. How often do we neglect those nearest and dearest to us and take them for granted.
I read a column in the local paper by a fellow who gives financial advice, Scott Pape. He has written a great book called ‘ The Barefoot Investor’ ( very good read on finance but I digress).
He says that it is important to have a regular ‘ Date Night’ with one’s partner to keep the lines of communication open and to make sure we make time for our partner so they know how important they are.
Whew! Here endeth the lesson. Didn’t realise how long my post was. Will definitely be shorter tomorrow.
🤭

Day 8 – UK – CD

Good morning everyone

Must remember to eat ! and drink !

As you can imagine full on here at the moment, no kitchen as such (everything stripped down) Once I get going I struggle to find the ‘off’ switch … suddenly lost all energy yesterday, lack of food, but more importantly dehydration ! How many times have I mentioned importance of water in the last 12 months?

However, things moving on well , just not looking forward to today, the dreaded ‘dust’ day. A lot of projects create mess, but today the tiles are coming off the walls, there’s going to be a houseful of very fine dust from the grout and plaster that just has to come off…. 🙁

@stitchincarol @lilymartin – Thanks for cheering us on!

Take care all

Day 8 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Thanks all for your encouragement yesterday. FD went well until I got a phone call from my colleague while I was on the bus home, and unfortunately I packed away with my training notes some VERY important documents that should not leave the office 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱. It was pure accidental and I am back in there (with the documents 😳) today….but the STRESS!!!

Plus the bus was delayed in the driving rain so it took two hours to get home!!! DH greeted me at the door with a glass of white wine which I gratefully accepted!!!!!

It’s back on the bus to work as I have prepaid my ticket but if the bus is delayed (or doesn’t turn up – this is often the case in our rural village) DH is on hold to drive me in to the city.
I am really stressing over this. But have packed an FD lunch and hopes for today not going pear shaped again.

Have a good Wednesday-

Day 8 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

I’m feeling a bit cross with myself this morning after last night’s salted peanut-fest. Why, oh why do I buy them? I kid myself that by buying the small 55 g packets I won’t be able to do much damage. No more! 😟

@judyjudes – World Chocolate Day?!! I had to Google that after I read your post; and it really was! July 7th! And there’s even a National Chocolate Day in the US on October 28th 🍫

Here’s to a very sensible NFD today, and a Happy Hump Day to all! 🐫🐪

DTF List – Day 8 ☕️
@funshipfreddie