Day 6 – Rural Nebraska, USA – NFD 152.2

Okay, another WF/FD that wasn’t. We ended up meeting friends for drinks after the recital (which went wonderfully👍) and ordered an appetizer to go with our drinks. But I was feeling festive to celebrate that the recital was done, and it was lovely to finally meet the husband of this couple (long story why it took three years), and to be down another 2/10 of a pound is proof that I didn’t go too nuts, LOL.

Okay, I was just partway reading through the first post, and DH needs my help to get his truck out of the snowpack behind the garage, and then I’m going to town with him, so I’ll chat later.

Day 6.

Happy New Year everyone. I haven’t been here in quite awhile and thought I would jump back in. Good luck in the New Year!

Day 6 USA /HI FD
This is turning into a FD as it’s almost 4pm and I haven’t eaten yet, except for samples in Costco .. but does that really count? LOL I’m going to have to give some thought to how many calories I consumed in Costco …they only give you a small bite of whatever they are promoting. Most likely I’ll be under 800 even with a big salad with a protein for dinner.
Just got in the door and groceries put away. I will enjoy reading everyone’s posts after I get DH settled and do some dinner prep. As others have mentioned I am trying to eat dinner earlier so there’s a few hours of fasting before bed.
Hope everyone has a good day or evening… whatever is next in your time zone.

Day 6 USA/HI second post
@michelinme My doctor uses acupuncture based on Chinese medicine, not Western.

Day 7 – UK – NFD

I have to own up that I did not have a good restart with my intentions as stated on Day 4……I have yet to make a FD this month – My Mojo seems to have deserted me at the moment……

However, I am going to a New Year Yoga Workshop this afternoon with the aim to starting the New Year with a nourishing afternoon devoted to myself, giving myself time to stop & reconnect 🙏

Today would have been ideal to start but I met a friend for brunch this morning and we have a planned meal out with friends this evening which will involve some wine so I am hoping for a fresh start tomorrow with a positive mindset 🤞

@funshipfreddie – Thanks for sharing this article – it has encouraged me to investigate this low carb FD800 joining at Stage 2 which I am hoping to find easier to stick to
Article from today’s UK Mail re Clare Bailey’s new Fast 800 Keto Recipe book:- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-11607215/How-lose-weight-fast-Dr-Michael-Mosley.html

I’m off to get ready to drive to my yoga workshop and I’ll be on that pocket list tomorrow for a fresh start to this “Jump-Start January! The January 2023 Monthly Challenge”

Day 7 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 216 lbs. We’ll see how today goes. It’s my niece’s birthday, so I’m sure ice cream and pizza may make an appearance. I feel like psychologically, I may be making a good turn. Although I haven’t technically done a TRE to cut out suppers on one of my FDs yet, I have found myself being very careful if I do choose to eat supper. A lot of times it may be a little soup or some fruit and cheese, maybe an occasional salad. Of course, the beast within says to sit down and live it up, and I did do a little snacking one evening because of it — but quickly stopped myself before I went into overdrive. There’s a deep level subconscious training this week where my brain is finally realizing, “hmmm… actually if you don’t stuff yourself in the evening, it’s OK. Maybe even more satisfying.” Slowly relearning the difference between true hunger and cravings out of boredom and habit. Yeah, I think that might have been a missing element last year.

Let’s see how it goes this week. Have a nice Weekend! Planning on a FD tomorrow.

Day 7 USA FD

Thank you FUNSHIPFREDDIE and michelinme for remembering me. It’s been awhile. Oh, well! I had lost weight all the way down to 109 lbs. which made me happy. Then 2022 turned into a disaster! My brother died suddenly in the early spring. When I returned his funeral in Florida, I discovered that I had Covid, which, despite even having the available boosters for that time, I got very ill, with lingering effects after I recovered. By the end of the summer, I was so stressed out that I began stress eating! :(. Now, I managed to reach a very disconcerting 130 lbs., which is more than I have ever weighed in my life!!! So I am back! Ugh! Lamenting what I did, I have returned to try again. I have a plan for both my diet and exercise and now I can pray 🙏 that I fix this quickly before spring clothes come out! I removed all alcoholic beverages and added long walks (I am unable to jog or I would!), physical therapy for my arthritis, personal training, yoga and Tai Chi. That all takes up 5 days a week and weather permitting, I will walk on weekends. I also row on my rowing machine for 15 minutes, while I listen to music. None of this takes too much time out of my days, so I find it very doable and it makes me feel so much better physically. I think it is sustainable and for some reason, it is easier for me to stay the course when dieting, if I am also exercising. Now to keep my fingers crossed that I succeed with my Christmas present to myself! 🤗

I hope everyone every success and a wonderful new year! 👍

Day 7 – Rural Nebraska, USA – NFD

I never did get back here to chat yesterday, and I’m sure late this morning: best-laid plans and all that, right? Getting DH’s truck out of the snow yesterday morning took almost an hour; it’s just a tiny bit of an incline (maybe a foot?) but the truck is too light to get traction and the tires just kept spinning on the ice and dirt. We were both quite determined, however, and eventually got a rug thrown down on the nasty spot just as the tire got there, giving it traction and getting us off the parking pad and into the alley-proper. YAY! 🤣😂🤪 And then I was playing catch-up all day. This morning was equally busy, although on my laptop, as I worked almost four hours on a project I intended to complete yesterday. Whew. Some days can suddenly be so busy, right?

So no Christmas decorations got taken down yesterday, and my motivation to do that today is low…I’m hoping DH will come home from work cracking the whip. OH! I crack myself up! My mild-mannered DH has never cracked a whip in his life! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I guess I’ll have to find the motivation all on my own, huh?

sigh

So, off I go to take down decorations. . . Can’t say I’m actually tired of them yet, but oh well.

Have a grand day, everyone!

Day7 NFD
Making today a CFD so it could possibly end up being a FD800 again. Weigh-in holding at 165lb. I’m pleased to just be maintaining for the moment. I know it will start dropping again soon.
@funshipfreddie thanks for sharing how you use MFP app. After decades of attempting to lose weight , this combination of 5:2 and using MFP is finally working. And the secret sauce that brings it all together is the accountability factor by logging in here everyday. I don’t have anyone in my life available as accountability partner so being part of this online family of weight loss warriors is grateful appreciated.
💐🌺🌴

Day 7 Ohio, US — NFD

Quite definitely I’m feeling better today.

@malee57 I’ve significantly reduced my use of diet sodas to just two a week. My FD’s are also my shopping days each week, and since I usually get thirsty after a while, I get one diet soda. That has become something of a routine now. I use the diet soda as a FD “treat” and it gives me a little more flavor than I would ordinarily have with my FD meals. The only other times I use diet sodas are when I’m travelling. With their high pH they are a safe way of getting enough fluids, since the high acidity kills bacteria. One could also do the same with high proof alcoholic drinks — but then you’re flying high, even if you are just taking the train!

@gardenlily Silken tofu is fairly lean. One easy way to estimate calories for it is to halve the number of grams of tofu eaten. I guess if it is blenderized, it can really make a soup nice and thick.

@stitchincarol My decorations came down yesterday. I always find the house seems so empty once they are put away. Could it be part of an “empty deco’s syndrome”?

Hope everyone is having great weekend adventures!

Day 8 U.K. F800

Well done @funshipfreddie fantastic achievement 😇

Unfortunately my halo slipped and I did indulge in a small glass 🍷last night but not much over my 800 and I’m enthusiastic for 1 more week , it is challenging but it works – I’m down 4lbs , which for me is absolutely brilliant

@coco 💕

Pocket List – Day 8 🍓
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle F800

Day 8. USA. FD

Good afternoon, everyone! 😃. Well, it may be only my second day but I have already lost 1/2 lb. I know that’s not much but it’s still encouraging. I keep looking over all those diet plans that pop up every year in January but they seem to be so much easier if I don’t have to do any thinking but I really want something I created and know I can Iive with. Doing my own meals and exercising seem to me to be the best path in that direction. I don’t know if this will work, but I started taking melatonin in the evening in the hope it will decrease my stress eating, which seems to happen primarily in the evening! Here’s to hope!

Thanks, FUNSHIPFREDDIE, for starting the pocket list. I am placing myself there right now!

Pocket List – Day 8 🍓
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle F800
@northgeorgia
@ccco

Congratulations BrightenBelle! Way to go! Also, congratulations to FUNSHIPFREDDIE, with conquering the AF plan. I have tried and failed on that a few times but may try again. I like the idea. That you also for your sympathies. 2022 was a very hard year. I pray this one is better for all!

I wish you all a wonder and successful new week! 👍

Day 9 Melbourne, Australia FD

Not feeling terribly inspired today, but after yesterday’s meal I feel in need of a FD. I am keeping @missybear‘s “one day at a time” in mind for today.

I have been for a swim this morning, and I am trying to build up my speed so am putting a lot of effort in. Now I am rather tired. I have read about exercise not being very effective for weight loss, but very necessary for health. And it can help maintain weight loss. I wish to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible and regular exercise will help that.

Well done @brightonbelle

Pocket List Day 9
@malee57

Day 9 2nd post

@maui I hope your DH is okay and that they can find out what is wrong. Don’t be too hard on yourself during such a stressful time.

Day 9 – Dorset – FD

Morning All,

Feeling a bit poorly, not sure what is going on, but anyway definitely doing FD today. Just been at the gym so a good start and now to plan my meals for the week.

@maui – thinking of you both. Hopefully the Drs will get to the bottom of the problem soon.

@funshipfreddie – Congratulations on staying the same and your BMI is so good! The weather here is 7.5 rainy and grey ;(

@malee57- well done for keeping going, even if you dont feel like it. At least you are doing something positive until the motivation does kick in.

Day 9 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FD

I have enjoyed a controlled weekend without reaching for the corkscrew, carbs or sugary treats. Phew! It can be done. Over the weekend I prepared a food plan for this week: FDs today and Thursday and keto 800 days on Tuesday and Wednesday. I will wait and see how I feel on Friday, it may be wise to make that a TDEE day, I don’t want to exhaust my enthusiasm.

@funshipfreddie congratulations on 100 booze free days 👏 🎉 🥳 I am in awe. I think I have done well when I achieve dry till Fri 😉

@maui sorry to hear about your DH, hope the doctors quickly discover what is wrong with him and give him treatment to make him better.

Pocket List – Day 9 🍋
@malee57
@dramaqueen6
@missybear

Day 9 – USA/GA – NFD

Weigh-in: 215 lbs. So far, so good. Then again, this week’s FDs are more spaced out than last week’s, so there may be a correction by the weekend — hopefully still downwards, but not as stark.

Day 9 USA/HI NFD
Weigh-in 165 lb I’m not going to be concerned about losing weight this week… happy just to maintain 165 and not go off the rails and back into the 170’s! That would only add more stress so I think it’s worth the effort. Past history shows these life crisis situations are prone to be a big set back to the healthy weight journey. And it really doesn’t help the situation to start eating cheesecake everyday ( which I may or may not be thinking about… ha ha ).
I appreciate all the kind words of support for us during DH’s hospitalization. He’s still in ER waiting for a bed to open so he can be admitted. Hospital is apparently 100% at capacity for the amount of available staff. So far all tests negative for stroke but MRI results are not available yet. I’m heading over there this morning . Will spend a couple hours and then go meet a supportive friend for breakfast and return with hot food for DH if allowed.
Wishing everyone a good day or evening.

Day 9 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Sorry haven’t posted since day 5, just mad busy, but thinking of you all.
Great news is that I am down another 2lb, so started the week at a happier number than last week.

Great to hear all the chatter. I will log on tomorrow and catch up.

Day 9 USA (Illinois) NFD

Gained a pound yesterday eating an olive loaf of bread I had been dying to make for weeks. Just had to indulge…. It is delicious, and better part of the artisan loaf is still waiting. Do any of you know of a “tater tots” imitation that is not potato at all but either broccoli or cauliflower. They are pretty tasty when I crave “carbs” that potatoes offer. They’re made by Green Giant.

@maui – whew, sure do pray that they get some answers for your DH. Mine is 75 and had a mild stroke some years ago. But it was what they decided was some virus that had him so weak he could not walk. Almost anything could cause that weakness, it seems, so sure do hope they find out. So sorry your hospital is at capacity… so rough on all of you.

Onward and downward.

Day 10 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

My scales are playing tricks on me. Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to see 167 and hopped on and off again a few times to confirm, but 167 it remained. Had a sneaky peak after work with just a small salad taken and saw 166.7. Yay. But later at bedtime it was 171 and remains that way this morning. A 4lb gain in one night???!!!!!

Nope, it has to be the batteries or something,,but I have hopped on and off a number of times and still in 170 land 😱

Today therefore is protein rich and carb low. I might try to ignore the scales, but they have become part of my routine.

Way to go @funshipfreddie on over 100 days AF. Well done. It’s my downfall, like @missybear I am delighted if I make it Dry till Fri

@maui thinking of your DH and hoping he gets a bed soon.

Day 10 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FD800

Good normal Monday FD yesterday. Today will be keto 800, keeping it simple with omelette, spinach and tomato for brunch and dinner will be haddock with green beans, a few black olives and a drizzle of soy sauce. Sparkling water and marmite tea on standby.

@michinlinme I definitely do better when I plan meals in advance, but I only tend to do so when my motivation is high…..which is madness because when I’m struggling is when advance meal planning would help most. Think this is something I should address 🤔

One day at a time…..have a good day everyone 🤗

Day 10 – USA/GA – NFD/ZBC

Weigh-in: 219 lbs. Well, I expected an ugly number this morning… it was a NFD, and I snacked way past supper time while watching the game and checking the score up until near midnight. Go Dawgs!!!

Ohhhhh, getting up is not fun this morning LOL But on the other hand, I definitely am not hungry, so skipping breakfast. Not really planning a FD today, but we’ll see where it leads.

Day 10 – Rural Nebraska, USA – WFD 153.8

I didn’t show as much restraint as I’d have liked yesterday (we still have leftover candies from Christmas), but at least it was enough restraint to give me a good weight this morning, not padded with water weight, so that’s something to be pleased with and that’s more restraint than some days. Now for my first WF since before Christmas!

@daffodil2010 I’ve wondered at your silence, and “mad busy” certainly explains it; well done on being down 2 pounds!!! And the higher weight this morning? Yeah, my scale does that to me sometimes for no apparent reason…perhaps something was saltier than you realized? No idea, but hold the course; it will be gone again!

@malee57 I too am someone who has to get out of the house if I’m to be certain of success; good for you for pulling it off on Day 9 despite not being away with things to do!

@songbirdme Nope, haven’t seen those pretend tater tots; I’ll look. On Saturday, I roasted a spaghetti squash and served it with a marinara sauce; we had the other half last night with just butter and cheese on it…yummy!

@funshipfreddie Fascinating about MM et ux stressing the importance of sufficient protein. Back in my 30s, DH and I would always chuckle: I’d serve a meal of protein, veg, and carb, and we’d serve up about the same amount on our plates. When done with that, I’d go back for more carb and he’d go back for more meat. Always. And I was 132/BMI22. I wonder if that need for protein changes with age, or is different for different bodies? Because I had LOTS of carbs in those days, but have learned to my chagrin that I can only have few carbs THESE days or the scale shoots up.

@missybear Nice menu for today. The trick for me, I’ve discovered, is that I tend to nibble when I start cooking supper; if I didn’t nibble, my total calories each day would be FAR lower! Are you good about not nibbling?

@dramaqueenn6 You sound a little disappointed in your 2 pound loss not being higher, but I think it’s worthy of celebratory balloons!! 🎈🎈🎈🎈

@northgeorgia Your Dawgs SLAUGHTERED TCU!! 65 to 7?? Wowza. Your whole state must be celebrating today! And behave today and that 219 will go back to a much lovelier number!

@maui Thinking of you and your DH, and praying for improvement for him.

@gardenlily It’s unusual not to have morning chatter from you; hope all is well.

@at What if you went back to posts from a period when you were strong? Would reading them help? I first joined this group in June 2018, and was in AWE of you and your strength and discipline.

Today is the first Tuesday since some time in December that the weather hasn’t been ugly with some variation of snow/sleet/ice, making driving to lessons daunting; Whew!

Have a grand one, everyone, and be strong: throw out the concept of “hope” and embrace the choice you’re making. As Yoda says, “Do or do not. There is no try.”

“You are far too smart to be the only thing standing in your way.”