Day 30…NSW Australia…NFD
6.30am Saturday

Thank you @shinything , @at , @stitchincarol , for your kind thoughts re: my brother. It warms my heart to know that virtual friends I have never met can be so caring – thank you and much appreciated.

Congratulations to all those who have had success in weight loss for June; also to the rest of us who may be feeling a lot more healthier than maybe weeks, months or even years ago, because we’ve made the choice to live this WOL. Well done everyone!

Thank you to each of you for all your encouraging comments to all of us, stories of success or not, suggestions on how you manage FD’s and NFD’s – it all helps each of us to know we are not on this journey alone! Together we can do this!

Enjoy whatever you are getting up to and bye for now!

Day 29 – USA – FD
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@arelkade, since you told us about your brother, I asked our faithful administrator of this site, JJ, to send you an email asking for your email so that I can discuss his situation with you, as my only sister has just been diagnosed out of nowhere with the same situation. I found it to be too personal to discuss on this site and would rather keep it light…just my personality type. Can you please either look in your spam from about the time you first posted about him or ask JJ and you will be given my personal email. If not, I wish you and your family all the best as you course through this journey with your brother.

@metatauta – I wish I was below my goal but I think it’s the other @emma1202 who has managed that! I’m struggling a bit. Seeing too many people for lunch, enjoying myself too much, having too many holidays. I’ve never weighed myself but I’m definitely backsliding a bit. But, relaxed about that. No point getting stressed. This forum is very good for the brain. We all understand we are in a process which can be returned to and which we know works. Hope everybody has a good weekend. I’ll try and fit in a FD at some point…..

Day 29 – USA – CD
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Made it to 950 cals, which is under TDEE but not a FD. @annemarilyn, you’ve been so kind and attentive to me over this past 5.5 months…you and Strawberriesandcream and AT have been so encouraging, and I sincerely appreciate it. I covet your prayers! Sorry to hear about your accident; just happened to my gf who used to do 5:2; you may remember Chitowngal? Guy said he was not hurt and then boom, the lawyers got involved and now he’s hurt. Hope your insurance really sifts his medical records to prove he really is hurt. They also check social media. And hope your mom recovers from whatever she got taken to the hospital for. xoxox

I did it – I got through FD #2 on 500 cals. First time in a loooong time I’ve been able to do it. Managed to stay productive at work which is a struggle for me on most days, especially whilst fasting. This feels doable again!

Wishing you all lovely weekends ❤️

2nd post – 6.15pm Saturday

Thank you @metatauta , @basyjames , @annemarilyn , and @snowflake56 for all your thoughts, hugs and prayers – much appreciated.

@metatauta – I will definitely look for your email request. So sorry to hear about your Sister – my thoughts are with you xx

@annemarilyn – sorry to hear you had an accident, hope you are ok, and all the best for your Mum’s recovery

Thank you for hosting June @basyjames – much appreciated

See you all in July – that’s tomorrow – my how this year has flown!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and bye for now!

Day 30, London, UK, FD.

Yesterdays’ OMAD Thai meal was lovely, I made the right choices – initially – then added the rice & noodles & wine!!! Not a problem, I may have skipped well beyond my TDEE, but todays’ FD should balance things out. @at, I still think I was somewhat mindful (there WAS rice & noodles left on the table!!!) and I went for seafood rather than the rich curries I would normally choose, I hope your meal was mindful too!!!

@metatauta, good to see you back with us to round out the month!! My thoughts & prayers are with your sister and family xxx.

@snowflake56 – Way to go!!!! You should take pictures, I got despondent when the weight wasn’t falling off at the beginning until I realised that my clothes WERE falling off, then the weight loss caught up with the effort I was putting in!!

@basyjames, thanks for hosting this month; it’s been my most successful one for a very long time!! I’ll post my results tomorrow morning.

Final weigh-in for June will be posted tomorrow after todays’ sneaky FD!!!

Day 30, UK, NFD

Its weird saying its the last day of June, I’m like “What?!!” , like many others I;m sure 🙂 . So far its been a good day, but its to early to tell.
My final weight for June stays at 52.5 kg, 0.5 kg loss 🐢
I’m working today, but I hope everyone has a nice and relaxing weekend 😊

Thank you again for hosting this month @basyjames 🌹

See you all in July 🙂

Day 30…..Florida……FD

I’m so sorry that I’ve been so wish washy this month, with the new job position and finding out my mom is sick again. I’ve been all out of wack…. I’ve even failed the flylady!

So, contemplating life, I’ve decided that I can no longer allow these things to throw me off balance so I’m turning over a new leaf….. or several of them!

I’ll see you all in July!

Japanese legend says that if you are not sleeping at night it is because you are awake!

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@dingping same problem on Tuesday/Wednesday, ate everything in sight and drank way too much Port. Together we can back on track.

@flourbaby good idea taking pictures. My weight is not my problem at the moment, the wobbly thighs and inner upper arms are. We will go on, I want everything to be firm again, if possible.

USA Day 30 FD

Wow! June is finally over! Haven’t weighed myself, since it is not my day but the fast is going well. For July, I am going to change things up and eat only one mid-day meal each day for a week for 500 calories. I guess that will be 7 B2Bs. I don’t have trouble staying in that calories range. Then I will change back to 5:2 again. I want to jump start July and then train myself into a eating habit that will become my maintenance mode. Good luck to everybody and see you all on the July forum! I will be away for the American 4th of July but planning on staying on track, so I won’t be able to be on here for a few days. Happy 4th to everyone!

NFD today. With the rain, we are getting a break from the heat. Thanks, @basyjames for hosting June.
June seemed to start off slow then took off, flying. Next thing I’ll know it will be August. 🙂
Spent 1 1/2 hours in the gym, working out on the treadmill, stationary bike, and several weight machines focusing on strengthing my legs. I don’t know how long this will last, but I’m starting to enjoy the time exercising. That’s a new thing for me. 🙂 I’ll be weighing tomorrow to see if I made my goal for June.
Good luck to those who are continuing in July. See ya there.

Day 30 – UK – Unexpected FD

Had a lovely evening out last night with friends and came in just above TDEE – I blame it on that Gin and slim line tonic consumed before dinner – although we did also share a bottle of a very nice Viognier with dinner 😉 No guilt though! Lots of laugh and when we left the restaurant at 2230 it was still light and warm – OH and I walked home whilst our friends went back to their hired cottage – they returned home today after a very pleasant week in the Lake District.

Another beautiful hot sunny day and I was puppy sitting duties this morning for my DD – as I don’t like dogs in my house I went to our local park and had a lovely time – a friend also brought her new puppy and the two got on really well – we then went to a local cafe that has a courtyard garden with shade and are happy to have dogs and we all enjoyed some refreshments – happy puppies and happy friends! DD met us at the cafe and joined us for a light lunch before heading home with a tired but happy pup 🐶

Perhaps due to the heat I did not feel hungry this evening so just had some lovely black grapes – total calories for the day so far 586cals so currently drinking some water whilst I log on for the last day of this June Challenge and enjoying the end of this unexpected FD – will report my final weigh for June tomorrow morning.

@emma1202 – Stay positive and stick to it – maybe try a B2B2B 800cal FDs?? see it that changes anything? and don’t forget to drink plenty of water around 2L+ if you can
@stitchincarol – Big 👍 for you!
@fatfingers – I’m sure you look fab tonight in your WOBB dress and enjoyed your night out!
@shinything – Thank you for sharing – I’m sure you will hit that goal soon xx
@diana123 – Well done on dispatching that 3lbs in June
@songbirdme – Your post made me smile especially as I enjoyed a small (child size!) mushroom and jalapeño pizza last night preceded by a twice baked small cheese soufflé – no dessert but enjoyed some wine and pre dinner G&T 😋
@annemarilyn – Hope mum continues to improve – after your week sounds like one of these would not go amiss! 🤗
@metatauta – Hopefully your GF @Chitowngal sorts out the issue re her accident and I remember her from previous challenges
@bluebell-blue – 👍 re completing your 500cal day – now that you have done it – you know that you can again!
@daffodil2010 – Sorry you did not make your evening out
@flourbaby – Reporting that keeping you mind, made me mindful last night coming in just above TDEE for the day – could have been a lot worse!!
@bert1802 – July is a new month and you know you can!

@basyjames – Thank you so much for hosting our June Challenge 🤗💐 you have been a star!
Looking forward to starting the July challenge tomorrow with @shinything and seeing many of you there too!

“Thoughts have energy! Make sure your thoughts are POSITIVE AND POWERFUL”

Goodbye to the June Challenge – my 60th year celebrated in great style and still leaving my 17th month in maintenance on this WOL at 53.6kg/118lbs – the lower end of my maintenance range so very happy with that! 💃

5:2 is not a diet for me but definitely a WAY OF LIFE

Final thank you to @basyjames for hosting our June Challenge 🤗💐 you have been a star!

Final June Results Day,

OK, so there was this plateau which in fact, has been rather trampoline-like since October of last year, up then down 3 lbs seemed to be normal for me, the Xmas indulgences REALLY threw a spanner in the works. So here I am after an incredibly successful June ………………………… 5lbs down and -4 inches overall!!!!!!!!!!!

I was relatively mindful this month on NFDs, not all of them, there were biscuits, chocolates, crisps & of course wine, but not as much as usual and I’ve developed a more ‘I can take it or leave it’ attitude. I managed to complete an exercise routine every single day of the month, the 30 day shred (I’ll complete it on July 5th) or a boxing class, Yoga or Pilates. I think the exercise has made ALL the difference and I intend to continue with a daily routine, even whilst on holiday ………………………….. no going back, my MOJO is here to stay!!!!!!

@basyjames, thanks for herding us this month, I think this month has been a turning point for me, I can’t expect 5:2 to do EVERYTHING, exercise has to play a part after -40lbs and sitting on the plateau!!!

End of June Challenge

Should I step on the scales or not? Will it motivate or de motivate? I’m undecided!

But putting my personal story aside – well done to everyone for completing and getting through June and thank you @basyjames for hosting this month. So admire those sticking with this WOL even through challenging personal times and congratulations to the winners and maintainers.
Commiserations and sympathy to the non losers, those stuck and those like me a bit out of sorts.

The positives for me are when I’m focussed and determined I can do this and when I do go of course it’s not in such a mega destructive way as before I started 5:2. I’m still many Kgs ahead of where I started in February and probably not far off June’s starting weight, a few good FD’s and I’d be back on it. But can I do them without failing?

The negatives are that I’ve gone off road numerous times in June and in particular this last week. Sorry @snowflake56 I wilfully abandoned my FD yesterday, it’s all to do with headspace and chaotic living.

Not sure if the July challenge is what I need, I should just reset and put June behind me and give myself a good talking to! Hopefully see you all in July, I’ll maybe give myself a week to see if this is doable right now.

Ta for now x

@dingping hi to you, what a pity you couldn’t make it. The thought of you helped me to stay on track. Try to sort out what you want but don’t put too much pressure on yourself. If my FD doesn’t work out I don’t see it as a failure, at least I tried and can try it on another day, when feeling more like it. I hope you’ll join us some day in the next challenge, take care of yourself. Hugs xxx!

Thanks to all for a great month, especially @basyjames, who always has wise advice and observations! After 2 FDs each week except for the last week in June, which I fasted only 1 day while on vakay, I only lost 1 lb. this month. I’m not too upset about it because I know I’ll whoosh back down in a few days. I’d rather set the weight higher and then get a whoosh a few days later than mourn over Cruella’s end-of-month fickleness! So down to 157. Goal for maintenance is 147-150. Woo hoo, 10 lbs. to go!