Day 21 – Rural Nebraska, USA – WFD

Scale: 151.8 So a smidge better than yesterday, but not down as low as it should be after a FD, and that would be because it was a pathetic FD. My best guess is that I hit 1000 calories. But it may have been worse. sigh…

Today’s a new day, right?

Doing a WF will be a true challenge today because my piano-teaching schedule is very rearranged, and I don’t go nearly as late as usual, which gets me home way too early to be able to easily resist food. So I’m already figuring out where I can go after lessons are over that will entertain me, but not involve food. A gardening center? Perhaps, although I sure don’t need to plant anything else, LOL.

@michelinme Yup, it’s crazy-busy when we forget to eat! Hopefully, your Tuesday is a bit more restrained, although you sounded like your whole week was going to be as bad as your Monday.

@matpi Wow, what unexpected drama yesterday! If it was bad enough to deserve a root canal, I’m guessing that if you’d stalled going to the dentist for any amount of time, the whole thing could have been much, much worse, so I’m very pleased for you that you went so promptly. Who knew, indeed! The one thing I don’t get: such a procedure sounds like the perfect way to ensure a solid FD as eating wouldn’t be very appealing–or at least isn’t to me when I’ve had dramatic dental procedures. So what did you eat that turned it into an NFD??

@i-hate-lettuce I didn’t realize how far north you were. I just googled the latitude of my village, compared to Tacoma, Washington where I spent a summer as a child and it was light until 10:30pm, compared to your Helvellyn and they were, in that order: 41.3 – 47.2 – 54.5 WOW. No wonder you have such late nights and such early mornings.

@goal10kg Well done on your FD yesterday, and Avocado Toast with egg is one of my favorites!

@jaifaim We’re both on the list, and both had too much food on Monday, so I’ll dangle you–well, the THOUGHT of you…dangling all day wouldn’t be comfortable, would it?–in front of myself all day to ensure I follow through on my WF!!

@linda.b Something I know for certain from all my years fighting weight is that once you reach goal weight, your body will take a little longer (days? weeks? it’s different each time and for each body) to drop the rest of the inches, so you should fully expect to lose at least a little more size now that you’re at goal weight. And I always have the box ticked so I can just read messages as they come in using my email program… 😃

@northgeorgia For me, it was the leftover Father’s Day food, the Brandied Fruit Scones, the potato salad, the peach and blueberry crisp…It’s all nearly gone now, thankfully!

“It’s going to be hard, but hard is not impossible.” I believe I need a new motto for June, so for the last third of the month, this will be it.

Pocket list Day 21
@jaifaim
@stitchincarol WF

Day 21 UK NFD

Didn’t quite hit the 500cals goal yesterday, had to have a couple of ryvitas around 4ish but still happy with 650 cals , as it’s all about getting back into routines for me this week

Thanks for the explanation @stitchincarol 😀

Onwards and downwards

Day 21 – 16:8 CD

Again with the very hungry fast day. Argh. I skirted the 800 I allotted for the FD and maybe exceeded it. I’m happy tho. I closed the kitchen at 5:30 pm so that is still good. Generally if I get very hungry in the afternoon post lunch roasting up a few servings of veggies will suffice, but not yesterday I was just so hungry.

@linda.b I had to chuckle with your check box and emails, I too somehow did that this month. Was very disconnected to open my email and see the influx. About maintenance- lol, I’m making it up as I go along. I guess I don’t really see myself in maintenance- more of a transitional period. I chose a 3-4 lb maintenance range in the dead center of a ‘healthy BMI’ but I’m not sure that will be where I decide to finally place it. I think I’d look better with a bit less weight, but I have been warned that serious strength training may effect that too. Plus as @stitchincarol just mentioned, the measure tape might continue to adjust. And it is hard to tell, but I may still be losing weight – maybe <.5 a week, so my 5:2 800 might have to be adjusted if that is validated. My weight generally fluctuates 2-4 lb without truly changing, so that is why my maintenance range is that size. 129 is the top weight I want to be – and this month has largely shown 128.x on the scale, so I will keep with this for some weeks and see if adjustment is needed. Right now, the scale and a pair of tight hip hugger jeans (really a bad style for my body, but useful for this purpose) are my guides. If the scale exceeds 129 or I can’t comfortably wear this jeans for a few hours I will need to tighten things up.

Long answer, sorry, but I’m still trying to figure this out.

Today, the second meeting with the trainer. I’m just now getting over the SORE body from Friday, so this will be … interesting 🧐. I liked him, he was informative but not overly talkative- and obviously serious about his work. The gym is still a new business and was not very occupied with patrons which was good for me, as I am very self conscious- hoping the same today.

@stitchincarol you probably won’t see this, but my favourite way of spending extra time is browsing in the public library. I am fond of e-readers but nothing will ever delight me like the sense pleasure of browsing through books. A feast for sight, smell, touch, and sound (the quiet and page ruffle) – everything but taste!

So the hot hot hot day is calling. I miss living near a large body of water in the summer. But as today is not a FD for me, I will indulge in some wonderfully fresh ripe fruit.

Sending all good thoughts… 😀

Day 22, NFD, Aus

WFH from home today and already have had to contend with puppy (well, she’s not really, but as the younger of our two dogs she will always be the puppy) stealing socks, pulling apart a drinks coaster and munching on the rug. She is such an attention seeker. I might not get much work done today!

Yay for the solstice. I like my sunshine so I am glad the days will be getting longer. I think the overly simplistic explanation as to why it will still get colder for some time, @linda.b is that the earth takes a while to warm up and to cool down, so there is a lag.

Happy Wednesday everyone.

Day 21 Second post

@mariaelena I did actually read your suggestion about the library, but it turned out I ended up with more errands than I had desire to run, so I was good without hunting up a library. They are indeed a lovely place to pass time; DH loves them and we often search them out on vacations.

My WF is going okay except that I have a raging headache. Lack of food? Busyness and heat and stress? Dunno. But I found “Spindrift” when I was at Sam’s, a can of sparkling water with carbonated water and fruit juices, and nothing more. I decided to take a chance on a case, and I’m quite delighted with them. It’s not exactly a WF since they each have 10 to 15 calories, but it’s close enough. And I promised myself that if I stayed the course, I could have some smoked sea bass (something DS30 brought for us on Sunday) when I got home, so that’s REALLY no longer a WF, but it’s also far less than 100 calories, so it’s still close enough for me. Sadly, it’s only 7:25, and I’d really like to head to bed shortly, LOL!

Wow, @michelinme, every now and again people comment on how full my days are, but I get lots of breaks throughout each day; your days this week are non-stop! Yup, I’d be looking forward to Friday 6pm also!!

@penz Good luck getting things done on Wednesday as you WFH!!

@linda.b I totally get the challenge of figuring out maintenance…and hope to be there one day! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I’m posting so much tonight partly because I’m distracting myself from eating, and partly because we need the oil changed in our car so will be heading out at 7:10 tomorrow morning, so who knows if/when I’ll have a chance to post tomorrow.

And my new quote for the month, the one we all love: “It’s going to be hard, but hard is not impossible”? I started to waver at one point today, and that quote popped in my head, and it actually helped. So, that’s the one I’m hanging on to!

Day 22 – Lake District UK – NFD

Good morning everyone

Quick call in this morning, off out early, trip to garage for car service get it in first thing, unfortunately dealership not just round the corner!

The Osprey cam shows all 3 chicks thriving, no longer balls of fluff, very active around the nest, even stretching their still stubby wings!

Take care all

Day 22 UK
88.1 kilo
Getting plenty of running in every day
Which helps with everything
Planning is important re food- so tonight I will cook fish!
Thanks for the support 🙏

Day 22 – USA/GA – FD

Weigh-in: 213 lbs. Yesterday’s OMAD went well. Down a pound today, and doing my last planned FD of the week. Might try to do another OMAD on Friday; we’ll see.

I’ll have a net gain over last week, due to that unfortunate gallon of sweet tea incident last week OOPS, but so far, things look geared towards a reset. Then the July 4 weekend will be here. I have to remember it’s a day, not a week of feasting 🙂

Pocket list – day 22
@goal10kg
@northgeorgia

Day 22 UK NFD

Still sticking with gradually reducing the intake and upping the exercise, finding both difficult.Fasting tomorrow 💪

Day 22 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

Well, ‘the best laid plans’ & all that.The woman whose lease I was supposed to take over has decided she doesn’t want to move until later in the year. 😢 So I’m back to scouring websites & sending messages. So disappointing. But, silver lining – haven’t given food a thought today! 😇

@matpi – wow? Allergic to anaesthetic?! I didn’t even know there was such a thing! Imagine if you hadn’t been susceptible to hypnotism? Because I don’t think everyone is. Doesn’t bear thinking about 😱

@linda.b – just wondered if you’ve looked at this part of the forum re maintenance? Probably loads of advice here:
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/forum/body/weight-maintenance/page/2/

Happy Hump Day! 🐫

Pocket list – day 22 🥕
@goal10kg
@northgeorgia
@ccco
@funshipfreddie

Day 22 – FD 800

Exceeded my 800 on Monday so will be strict with myself today. Wondering how much the strength training (far more strenuous than what I was doing on my own) is having an effect on hunger. Being meticulous about my protein intake but perhaps that isn’t enough.

It is shocking to me how tough the workouts with the trainer are. And I was pleased that the gym was not very full- I’m told I picked an unpopular time to workout, so that is good. I won’t be able to afford to continue after my bartered sessions run out, so I am taking copious notes now while I can.

The heat continues to blast down on us, and today the house needs a thorough cleaning – cat hair is a never ending task. 😺

My usual broth ‘breakfast’ (@~12:pm and ~250 cal) of chicken broth with chia and flax seed mixed in, along with a small shot of apple cider vinegar, turmeric supplement and some collagen powder but unsure what I will do for dinner. I try to vary my protein sources and have had little to no red meat since we lost the contents of the freezer to the power outage, and In really in the mood for some stew. We were contemplating a run to Costco, sometimes they have stew meat, so I will be on the lookout if we go.

Otherwise not much happening here, hoping as always everyone is well.

@funshipfreddie, sorry about losing the offer, hoping someone new comes along very soon.

@michelleinme – your meal sounds like a terrific feast! As I’ve mentioned before, I am especially fond of chorizo.

@stitchincarol I like the ‘hard is not impossible’ mantra- so true, but worthwhile to keep in the forefront of the mind!

Pocket list – day 22 🥕
@goal10kg
@northgeorgia
@ccco
@funshipfreddie
@mariaelena

2nd post

Aww, @daffodil2010, I’m teared up thinking about your DH’s mom being there for his birthday, “the first since the day he was born.” I love more than words can express that you’ve honored us with the story of them meeting up. Enjoy the special celebration! ❤️🥰

@funshipfreddie Oh, such a complete bummer! Will you stick to the same town–“Port Elizabeth”??–or widen your search?

I’ve nibbled more than I should, so I’m posting to keep my hands from reaching for more food. Mostly it’s been a decent day–not perfect, but at least decent.

Tomorrow I’m signed up to help set up an annual quilt show, a requirement since I entered three of my quilts into the show. I’m excited, however, as it will be so much fun to be up front and personal with all those quilts! I should be able to check in before I leave in the morning; talk to you all then!

@penz Good morning!

Day 23 – Thursday– Gold Coast Queensland Australia – FUN DAY (FD)

Good morning everyone, hope your day is going well!🌞🌞🌞

@daffodil2010 how wonderful to have your DH’s birth mother there for his birthday! And then you have the US tribe visiting next too! Memories are made of this! Can’t wait to hear all about the fun later. As far as I.F. goes, MANANA! till the household returns to normal! Then you can come back on board with renewed vigour for the pathway forward 🤩🤗🙂

@stitchincarol a few of my gal-pals are very much into ‘quilting’and I’m always so impressed at their creativity. Your quilt show sounds just like the ones here, full of colour, skill and craft with a large dose of unbridled artistic talent! Enjoy!😊😀😃

@mariaelena your strength training sounds like a big effort and big efforts usually provide big benefits! So good you can take advantage of the offered deal and also taking notes so you can continue on your own afterwards. Smart lady!🤩🤩🤩

@matpi .. no anaesthetic …. oh my gosh ….. I’m a wimp and just wouldn’t work for me! I recently had anaesthetic just for the scale and polish at a check-up!😖☹😲😁

@penz walking in the middle of the day in winter is sooooooo lovely! Wish I could do that every single day of my life….. makes me feel warm and happy just thinking about it. WFH does have some benefits, hey? 😊😉😊

@ccco in maintenance too? How are you going with that? 😊😉

@funshipfreddie… Blast! what a disappointment…. but maybe ’twas meant to be because just the very right place will now appear!🤩 On another note, thanks for the link to the forum maintenance pages…. I spend quite a bit of time reading a lot of the posts and have gained some insights and confidence in my plan going forward. Empirical evidence is worth its weight in gold and inspiring!🤩🤩🤩

Enough for now and need to get back to work!

cheerie dearies

The lesson you struggle with will repeat itself until you learn from it.😝
Release yourself from the pain and embrace the invitation to look at things just a little bit differently.🙄
Get curious about what you have learned so far and to embrace future learning.🤔
Possibility and opportunity exist on the other side of your comfort zone.🤩

Day22 Ohio, US — NFD

Today’s menu consisted again of food that requires a minimum of chewing. That has meant much more premade food than I usually eat. I did have my regular appointment with the acupuncturist, so right at the moment I’m feeling pretty good.

@stitchincarol Have fun at the quilt show! Is it also part competition?

@daffodil2010 Right now I find myself in a situation similar to yours — Until the oral infection clears up it seems best to me not to fast. So I’ll be working on being mindful of what I eat.

@funshipfreddie Sorry to hear you’re back to looking for lodging again. With any luck, the universe is conspiring to give you something better!

@goal10kg Your body combat class sounds phenomenal! I bet it does relieve a lot of stress and wipes out those stray vodkas!

@ihatelettuce Hope all went well with your car servicing and that it wasn’t anything too serious!

Day 23, NFD, Scotland, start weight 98kg, weight today 96kg

Oh no folks, im still stuck at 96kg! I dont feel disheartened, and funnily enough i dont even feel disappointed. I guess im just a little surprised, why isnt this working, it worked so well for me before my wedding.

I feel better and healthier doing the fast days, im going to keep the faith and carry on, hoping next week is my week!

@matpi body combat is my fav! its a total stress reliever. Body attack is pretty awesome too though, I just love the classes at the gym. Night off tonight and its the old classic tomorrow night – Body Step !

In a BODYSTEP workout you can expect a mixture of upbeat, rhythmic stepping, with squat and lunge patterns to work the legs. Combine this with movements like burpees, push ups and weight plate exercises, and the result is a fun, uplifting, full-body workout! Our bubbly and approachable instructors coach you through the workout. We play invigorating, hit music and inject a whole lot of fun and personality along the way. You can burn up to 540 calories** and you’ll leave buzzing with satisfaction.

Day 23 ‘
NFD 18:6
87.25 14 stones 10lb
The running every morning is paying dividends
Avoided a rather tasty aubergine lasagna I made last night and settled for salmon and broccoli
Keep on with the resolve!!

Day 23 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

@daffodil2010 – come back soon! 🤗

Thanks guys, re your commiserations. I was so disappointed yesterday. But I think I’ve found another cat-friendly place already, cheaper than the one I was supposed to move to; & I can get a 6 months’ lease, so… 🤞

@stitchincarol – I’m sticking with Port Elizabeth; which is actually a city. The 6th largest in the country, I think. But the population is only about a third that of Durban, so it’ll probably feel like a town to me 😅

This may sound like an odd question; but does anyone have a good hack for getting shower glass clean? I mean, those horrible white water marks that just don’t budge. I’m on a mission. I’ve tried everything, short of lobbing a hand grenade into the shower. All the usual advice I’ve been given doesn’t work. I’ve tried vinegar, baking soda, dish washing liquid & combinations thereof. Even steel wool. Nothing seems to work 🤔

Okay, must dash. RESOLVE to the Thursday faster! 🎯

Day 23 – 16:8 CD

We got a deal on chicken thighs at the store so Greek chicken (lemon, juice rosemary, oregano flavours) is in today’s menu. It is a bit of a production to make but so delicious- if anyone interested in the recipe, her you go: https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2015/04/greek-lemon-chicken-and-potatoes-both.html?m=1 (YouTuber Chef John who is very entertaining to watch as well as a fantastic recipe maker, btw).

@funshipfreddie I don’t have a suggestion for cleaning the stains, but for easy maintenance/prevention. Used anti-static dryer sheets. We wipe down all bathroom surfaces with them – often. They don’t scratch glass/porcelain but have some sort of weave that wipes the surface grime and limestone deposits right off.

Off to the kitchen now. Be well all!

Day 24, NFD, Aus

My planned FD yesterday didn’t happen. I’m so angry at myself. Grrrr! Trying to copy @IHL’s idea of finding something (in his case, the Inner Warthog) to battle; I need an adversary to combat.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Day 23 Ohio, US — NFD

Finally back to a regular day’s diet! Well, with the exception of one white chocolate cookie that I picked up on the spur of the moment. Usually I do my grocery shopping on Mondays and Thursdays, and their being fast days keeps me from any impulse buying. I was able to get a half hour’s walk in, although I really had to push to do so — the fatigue levels are definitely high.

@funshipfreddie Congrats on finding a new place!

@jaifaim How did the acupuncture go? Usually the day after acupuncture I’m full of energy — today I’ve been somewhat lethargic. I wonder if all the energy is going into clearing up the infection.

Day 24 – Lake District UF – NFD

Good morning everyone

Going to be super busy this weekend !
Mrs I-h-l doing a three day fundraiser and needless to say I’m the gofer/furniture mover/sous chef etc plus I’ve the three properties/gardens to keep an eye on as well as home …. going to need a break after that!
Oh yes, we’re away next week for another short break … this is retirement 😉

@funshipfreddie – that was quick! Hope this one ‘sticks’ and works out for you.

@penz – I found exactly what you are thinking ie finding something to fight (even my imaginary Inner Warthog) worked for me. Hope you find something that works, once defeated my opponent I’ve found maintaining quite easy, I feel good, which helps, but the old enemy still remains at the back of my mind!

@linda.b – nice to see the chicks thriving isn’t it. The adults are often seen on some of our club waters hunting and catching trout. None of the club members object of course, although one comedian suggested we keep an eye out and fill in the club members ‘catch return’ on their behalf 😉

Take care all

Day 24 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

@brightonbelle, @mariaelena & @linda.b – re the shower glass marks, yes! That’s exactly what it is, minerals in the water. Apparently in some areas the water is ‘harder’ than others. The shower was generally quite grotty when I moved in. And when the glass is wet as it’s cleaned, the marks seem to disappear. But they don’t; they taunt you & sneak back as soon as the glass dries. It’s infuriating. Now that the place is sold it’s not really my problem anymore. But it’s become a battle of wits after watching YouTube tutorials etc on how to get the glass sparkling. I think the marks really have become part of the glass though over the years. The glass door is fine, oddly enough, it’s just the adjacent glass panel that’s the problem. Wherever I move to, the glass will be squeegeed daily! 😅

Got a zillion things to do. Including booking a flight for the cat, getting her shots updated, & getting my tax stuff in order 🥴️

Happy Fri-yay! 🍷

Day 24 , NFD, Scotland

Great reading everyones updates, I cant wait to be able to share some good news with you all. I was thinking the other night, i cant wait for someone to say ‘you’ve lost a bit of weight’! I’ll be buzzing when that happens.

Im falling into a trap of having a bit of a cheat-eat-whatever-you-want day after my weigh in on a Thursday. But i do think one cheat day a week should be allowed? Thoughts? Can one day ruin an otherwise good week?

But trouble is, im off on my jollies with friends on Saturday, which would usually involve lots of booze and food. Im not sure if I can even try to be sensible. With food, i could try make better choices no problem of course, but we will be eating out a few meals. But im thinking oh no, this is basically 2 cheat days in a week, not good. I should have been sensible yesterday so I could really enjoy myself on Saturday and not scupper my week.

Ah well, we will see what transpires on the scales next week!

Day 24 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 213 lbs. Not bad after yesterday’s stress. I’ll do ZBC today, and possibly a OMAD or later eating window around mid-afternoon. I can’t believe June is almost over.

Day 24 UK NFD

So so week so far , some things gone pretty well , but I hear you @jaifaim that “knuckling down “ requires more effort than I’ve got just now, but I’m thinking as long as I just tootle along and not gain , surely that elusive mojo will come back ? Anyway have a good Friday all