Day 6 – Cumbria UK – 2nd of B2B FDs

Well yesterday was 163cal FD and today is a planned 500cal FD if all goes according to plan – Hope all the other B2B and B2B2B are going strong too 🤗to keep you strong.
I kept busy – drank lots of water and tea with a dash of skimmed milk. Did a bit of housework in the morning – met some friends for a coffee and chat followed by a 1hr Pilates class in the afternoon and a 1.5hr evening Yoga class – a glass of my homemade skimmed milk Kefir before bed ensured no tummy grumbles and a good night sleep 😴

@babs_b – no need to feel ashamed – we all have days when we go way over TDEE – the important thing is to press that RESET button ASAP with a strong FD – this WOL can be very forgiving of such days – Remember a bad day does not a bad week make!
@bert1802 – those fizzy drinks are your 🍷of the pocket winos…….LOL – together we can control these 😈treats! You did it before so you can do it again – maybe don’t banish them forever but only allow it on some days 😇 like we do with 🍷🥂
@songbirdme – like you – when I reached my goal weight and had got some new clothes that fitted – I did not keep anything from my wardrobe that did not fit me – I made a pact with myself that I was never going back there and I now weigh once a week and if any weight has crept back on I make sure I press a strong reset button – hence my B2B after my birthday week of indulgences……
Thank you for that cauliflower recipe – will be giving that a try! I have roasted a whole cauliflower in the oven before but not tried the slow cooker way.
@belfastsink – 😃great minds and all that…..
@chitown-gal and @coda and @songbirdme – have a fab get together in Chicago.
@snowflake56 – I cannot dance as am terrible at following a tune but I love seeing the ballet – going on Wednesday to see Frederick Ashton’s The Dream / Variations Symphoniques/Marguerite and Armand – Live from The ROH at my local cinema – This gorgeous mixed programme demonstrates the great creative vision of FA – looking forward to the evening!
@happymargo 🤗hope you are starting to feel a little better each day
@flourbaby – agree with you and @happymargo – “wine and shoes……… a girl can’t have too much of either!! I am one of the pocket winos and I am not giving up on either and this WOL sure allows us to have 🍷🥂and still lose/maintain weight….
@lynzm – I watched the concert on TV – were you there? must have been an experience being there live!
@lola907 – I love the idea of your wilderness yoga retreat in a yurt – I have done the same here although not exactly in the wilderness but in a forested area – such an amazing experience (usually 6-8 of us with our teacher)
@okeydokey – must be getting excited getting ready for your holiday – don’t stress getting ready, I find it always works out and have a fab time x
@mogaman – also getting ready to escape I see – 4 months in the mountains of Massachusetts, escaping the Florida heat. Enjoy
@lindasue – what a rewarding afternoon and so rewarding in lots of ways!!
@onahealthyhigh – what a nice DH 🥂Happy 41st Wedding Anniversary
@lacerx @josnorgren @chocolatemilkshake – Welcome
@queenbee20280 – well done on completing that first FD – you have done the hardest first step into this WOL
@jarbia – hope after all that you managed to enjoy your time in Ireland – You have got this – we are with you to help you press that reset button x
@rainbowsmile – enjoy your holiday in Madeira – lovely place with lots to see and do – hope the shoulder injury starts to ease off soon – rotator cuff injuries are no fun 😧
@notmyrealname – nice to “see” you back on here – hope the personal issues from April are resolved or getting there – great job in getting nearer to your BMI marker during a difficult personal time

Here is the link to the spreadsheet if anyone needs it
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SLq0JjjWe8jvsiubsJSS8owJ-qYfGYtY1ceZPkWphLM/edit#gid=0

“STRENGTH – A river cuts through a rock not because of it’s power but it’s persistence”

Looking forward to meeting @coda, her husband and @songbirdme today!! Safe travels @coda and @songbirdme! See you both later.

Day 6 USA-WA NFD

Day 6 – Rochester, NY, USA – NFD

Yesterday’s fast day went well. I abstained from food until 4pm and ate my allotted calories before 9pm. It’s been interesting to feel the hunger pangs come and go….just when you think you’re too hungry and can’t go without food for another minute, the empty feeling subsides for awhile and it gets easier.

When the hunger really sets in, I try to get busy and distract myself, drink water or tea, and visualize reaching my goals. This WOL is so much of a mindset. Knowing that I can eat at TDEE the following day really helps me get through! (I’m impressed by those of you who do B2B fasts….maybe I’ll be brave enough to try that soon!)

Today’s plan is to eat plenty of delicious whole foods and get in a solid workout. Onward and downward, fellow fasters!

ah bummer… got side tracked this weekend… will tackled again in July. perhaps next week.

you guys gooooo

Day 6, Rocky Mountains, US, BSD 800 cals

Well, sleep deprivation and fasting is really not a good combination. So, I am doing BSD 800 cals and this works. Will do this all week. Sat and Sun will be CDs below TDEE. This is also the plan for the rest of June. Worked really well before. 😊😊😊

Safe travels to all fellow fasters who are out and about! 🌻🌼🌺

@happymargo: Just did the same thing! 😄
I really can work with BSD 800 cals! 😊

2nd post

Obviously soooo busy at work, just found this site for Dr. M’s BSD, lots of recipes, advice and forums!!! (I might be a bit slow, and this is common knowledge!!!)

https://thebloodsugardiet.com/

I’m still staying true to IF, but mixing things up for a couple of weeks might stop these @#*$ scales from bouncing up and down!!!!!!!!!!!

@redrockgirl302 — I haven’t really tried the BSD route before. Glad to hear you’re having success with it.

I figure 800 calories is still far below my TDEE. Plus, I’m still getting 16 -18 hours Fasting window in, so it simply has to help, right?!?

Day 6 – SW WA USA – NFD

So appreciating some sunny days. They seem to ignite the “can do” spirit.

Looking to make this a controlled NFD after a successful FD yesterday. @fatrabbit, I’m sorry the scales are going the wrong direction for you. Hopefully it won’t last long. I’m tired of my bouncing scales, and hopeful moving the numbers downward.

@hotchoc – I find that on FDs it’s good to have beverages I like on hand to “drown the hunger dragon” as others have coined. Presently, I have a pitcher of TAZO Iced Passion tea in the fridge. Of course water, also some broth and fixings to make coffee or chocolate drinks. One I enjoy is chocolate mint tea – starting with mint tea & then a tsp of cocoa powder & some stevia – Yum so good!

@flourbaby – thanks for sharing your “old” you thinking. I still have to work on not eating when I’m not hungry on NFDs especially on the weekends.

Wanted to respond to more, but I need to get headed to school. Have a great day everyone! Together we are stronger!

Day 6, Hampshire, UK – NFD

Felling a little demotivated :(, I weighed myself this morning for my weekly weigh in, I have just finished week 3 and I have not lost any weight, stayed at 69.5kg. I did loose 2.7kg in the first 2 weeks so maybe my body will take a while to give more but I have been working out really hard (running and I have always done weights) so its a little disheartening when the scales don’t give a result.

I have measured my waist, arms and thigh and no loss there either.

I am doing a 5:2 this week as I go on holiday on thursday and will take a 1 week break but I really hope to see some loss before I leave, I am doing a FD tomorrow so will weigh again on Thursday morning.

wish me luck !!

@xrox – there are a number of threads covering the negative impact of exercise on weight loss, especially if you have increased your exercise. Try not to lose heart as it may well be additional water retention due to the exercise and also replacing fat with muscle, which is more dense so the same volume weighs more. The extra exercise is good from a health perspective, but has far less impact on weight loss than diet does.

Day 6 – Portland, Oregon – NFD

Thanks for the welcome all! Excited to get back on the fast-train. 🙂 Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Also – I’m excited to try out that slow cooker cauliflower recipe – I usually steam mine until it’s quite squishy and then make cauliflower mash. A great hit at our house.

Day 6 – USA – NFD

@onahealthyhigh, congrats on your anniversary!

Day 6 Akron OH 2nd B2B FD.
@xrox it can be pretty discouraging after all your efforts to not see the results you are hoping for. Since the same thing happened to me, I would like to send you a few words of encouragement. I was in pretty much the same boat as you, was fasting, working out and strength training. For about 3 weeks the scale didn’t budge and then the 4th week, with no change in my regimen there was a massive loss on the scale, about 3.5 pounds. So the human body is funny and doesn’t always react like you’re expecting it to. But this WOL works. In fact right now I’m in maintenance and desperately trying not to lose any more weight. I just updated my wardrobe and can’t afford any more weight loss right now. My friends say it’s a good problem to have; my body has become a really efficient fat burning machine, which is good but not so great for my pocket.

xrox, why stop Fasting while on vacation? Especially since you are on a plateau? It is so easy to have an egg, some ham, a bit of cheese, and some fruit at a hotel buffet for breakfast. If your holiday involves walking, even if it is sightseeing/shopping, you should be able to enjoy a sensible dinner out and still be at the lower end of the scales. This works for me, and has been very helpful.

If your accommodations are self-catering, then you certainly can continue to diet.
Have a good holiday and you’ll be off that plateau if you stick to Fasting. Basyjames, Slogan, and others agree.

Day 6 US FD
Going well, I’ll be doing another FD tomorrow so as to get ahead of the NFD’s during traveling.😅
@fasting-me I like your thoughts and ideas… The family gatherings and eating meals together as family ….. makes it a little more difficult. I’ll just plan to stick with veggies and low carbs as much as possible.😊✨
@slogan15 ✨🎉Congratulations on burning and disintegrating 14 lbs. : 1 stone. Remember ✨We’re not losing weight, We are getting rid of it. We have no intention of finding it again.✨ 😊Good for You!👏👏👏👏
@basyjames Glad you are maintaining. ✨Good for you!✨With @fordprefect my DH and booper.dooper my DD on the FD, NFD plan…we are wearing loose clothes here at our house, buying new clothes as we get the chance.😊✨
1:54 pm in afternoon… Staying strong 💪 for the rest of the day and evening. Nice to know we aren’t alone. 😊🤝😊

✨Together We are Stronger!😊

Day 6 Portugal NFD
Day 5 NFD

Unfortunately no FDs this week yet. Will try again tomorrow.

Day 6 I Jo’burg, S. Africa I NFD

Just caught up with all the fascinating posts. My OH says I’m addicted 🙂

I really enjoy hearing everyone’s experiences, and seeing the kindness and support in the group.

Had a good FD yesterday and was surprised how well my evening yoga class went on a FD. I did make sure I had a couple of eggs for lunch. I see there are a few yogis in the group.

I haven’t weighed myself yet. Weighing does bad things to me. If I lose, I overeat and if I put on I overeat! I’m just enjoying feeling well and disciplined at the moment. It’s particularly novel to me I’m fine eating twice a day on a NFD. It really agrees with me because lunch can often leave me feeling sick or bloated in the afternoon.

There’s a line from the fast diet book I really like – the challenge itself is part of the benefit.

It can be applied to many things…

@coda and I (and her OH) have all been enjoying Chicago so far! Ever so delightful to meet them, and very soon @chitown-girl will be joining us! What fun to meet up with virtual friends! I was in that first challenge Coda began in May 2016, my first experience on this board. Looks like supper for us all soon!

Day 6 Florida USA We are enroute from FL to MA for a 5 month stay. Travel days are tough, even though I brought healthy snacks in the car. Day 1, of 3, not so bad. I’ll be right around my TDEE. Mostly because we pretty much skipped breakfast to get an earlier start. From now on my posts will say Massachusetts, USA. I realize before writing everything down my travel days must’ve been off the charts! Wishing everyone well today!

Day 6 Oregon USA NFD

Yesterday’s FD went well, I lost one lb., yippee, one down!!

Today I woke early and drove into Portland for a Photo outing. I took a protein shake with me for breakfast. Lunch was in the car on my way home, a dry turkey sandwich picked up at a mini mart. Before I got home, I stopped again for a bag of BBQ Potato chips. Now that I’m home, dinner will be fresh fish and a salad. I need to learn how to eat on the road. Hopefully I’ve not set myself back the 1 lb. I lost yesterday!!
@rainbowsmile – I had rotator cuff surgery a year and a half ago and have finely crossed the line to no pain. You will heal, and be able to live the benefits, hang in there!!
@lany36 – I like your comment about maintaining control on NFD, and that it’s the key to progress. I’m starting to get it!!

Thank you all!!

Day 6 USA FD
Rather easy day. For some reason, I have not been hungry. I noticed that not all of my messages have been sending. Has anyone else ever had that problem? I am sure it is probably something I have been doing wrong. I am not very tech savvy! Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

Day 6 California, USA, NFD Hello everyone! I started off on June 1 at 150.2 and this morning I’m at 149.6. Yesterday was a FD. I started this diet at 155.8 and lost about 5 pounds in the first few days when I did 2 back to back fast days (500 calories). I’ve up a pound and down a pound or so since then. I think I need to eat more mindfully on NF days and not eat between meals.

Good luck to everyone this month! I’m going to be traveling the next couple days for my job, so that will keep me from snacking between meals. I just have to be careful when having lunch with customers.

Day 7 Tasmania Aus FD

Day 3 of b2b2b. Sorry if I put up the pocketeers list wrong last time. Thought it was for all three days though not everyone was doing all days. Won’t attach it this time though I’m certainly thinking of you all and if I wasn’t part of this pocket group I could have caved today. Have just had to take a pain killer for my back which was unexpected so now looking for something low calorie to have with it that won’t entice the hunger dragon!
Pocketeers we can get through this last day together!!