Day 21, London, UK, LFD

A relatively easy LFD so far since I’ve been so busy. I’m late posting as I’m just back from a supermarket trip after a family visit to the cemetery, to visit my dad for Father’s Day and it would have been his 95th birthday tomorrow, just lovely to see the family outside, socially distanced, but lovely all the same!!! My mum struggled as she just wanted to cuddle all the grandkids!!!

@saffy420, I queued at Waitrose intending to get (amongst other things!) my usual 2x 500g tubs and a small tub of Kri-Kri yoghurt to try, I haven’t had it before, but they only had a 1kg tub, so I ended up with 10 times what I intended, which seemed the lesser of 2 evils when i thought of queuing again at another time just for a small tub!!! It’s a win-win since it should help replenish by gut bacteria murdered by those antibiotics!!! I use quite a lot of Greek yoghurt, for raita, as a mayo substitute in my salads, in overnight oats and ……………………………… mixed with turmeric as a face mask!!!! 😆😁😜😂

@brightonbelle, I might have an ancient kindle too, mine has a keyboard!!! I have a new one too which I also use, but I’m not as attached …………………. Back-up plan at the ready!!!!

@bert1802, welcome back!!! Of course you’re welcome to join us, the more the merrier!!! I’ve been struggling😟 with reacquiring 20lbs😖, but I’ve just had to pull up my big girl pants & get on with it, I forgot all about the flylady system!!! I always remember your monthly endings………………. My favourite being “When someone yells STOP!, I don’t know if it’s in the name of Love, it’s hammer time or I should collaborate and listen” 😂😂

We CAN do this folks, stay strong, the tricky weekend is almost over, although, since WFH ………………….. the days are still blurring!!!

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

Day 22 – Japan – WFD #49

I guess I was a bit of a wet blanket. Sorry about that. I’m continuing to fast. We are in the rainy season, it really interferes with outside workouts. I think I was letting it get to me.

There are so many positive things about fasting, I was just letting the minor issues bug me too much. I’ve now gone years without having real weight issues and manage to maintain under a 34″ waist line. That is so much better than where I was. Overall it is easy.

Sorry about my bad mood last week!

Day 22 – UK – FD

Hi Everyone

Yesterday ended up a extra FD/OMAD. When cooking a roast I generally only have the one meal late afternoon. When snacks came out of the kitchen last night I resisted. However, I slept poorly and have been awake since 4:00 am. Always struggle to sleep when calories are on the low side. Will nap later given half the chance.

This months goal of a 4lb weight loss is on track; down 3lbs since 1st June.

Favourite day of the week …. Friday. Only because that’s when my OH finishes work and we the weekend to spend together.

Day 22 – second post

Fast is going well, but I did something different because of the rain we have today. I did a bunch of push-ups. Normally I would avoid stressing muscles too much, but decided I should see what happens. I’ll have enough protein tomorrow morning, which is now only 16 hours away. I’ll see if it hurts me or not.

@snowflake56 – I know what have too much good food over the weekend is like!

Day 22 – Lake district UK – FD

Good morning everyone

Quick call in this morning, have to bottle 5 gallons of beer this morning, before the day warms up!

@penz – has to be Friday for me as well, weigh in day, then my 5:2 ‘day off’, weekends is our time even though we’re both retired!

Take care all

Day 22 pocket list:
@penz
@dykask
@judyjudes
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010

Day 22 DTF list:
@penz
@emma-taylor

Day 22 – UK – FD
Day 19-21 – NFD

Keeping busy, exercise classes and hiking schedule adhered to and after an indulgent weekend back to what seems to be becoming a regular B2B FD on Monday and Tuesday…..

Joined in for a 2.5hr Summer Solstice Yoga on line workshop on Sunday morning with my regular teacher – amazing to see that 25 of us had booked in 🙏

@funshipfreddie and @flourbaby – KitKat = you either eat 1/3 or the whole thing at a time in my book, usually the whole thing 🤭 Since starting this WOL I have learnt not to keep chocolate/crisps in the house and only buy a small one as a treat once in a while – if it’s in the house it gets eaten…….
@saffy420 – good to hear that the back pain is starting to ease off – sorry to hear that your kindle took a swim…..
@michelinme – Happy belated birthday wishes to you – sorry I missed it – good news re chest x-ray not so much with the BP 🤗
@northgeorgia – great advice given already by @funshipfreddie – Diabetics should really only follow the FD800 diet under medical control – see Dr Mosely’s book PLEASE
@bert1802 – of course we remember you – we had been wondering where you had got to??? Hop back on that wagon and strap yourself in!!! great to have your sayings back too!!! Yes they did lie!!!
@betsylee and other Australians – Tim Tams are so yum and much nicer than the Penguin Bars we get here but my all time favourite is Cherry Ripe 😋

@penz
*what tips and tricks do you incorporate into your day-to-day life to keep tabs on things = no breakfasts ever – 2 meals a day on NFDs and OMAD on FDs – If I feel like snacking I drink a glass of cold water in summer or hot water in winter – use distraction therapy such as calling a friend for a chat, start reading a book or log on here for motivation…
*what’s your favourite day of the week and why? Strangely mine is Monday when I press my RESET button after that indulgent weekend – feels like a a new beginning and so always motivates me for the week!

Let’s make it a good one, Monday fasters! 🏆 I’m definitely joining the Monday Pocket list and this week also the DTF List ☕️

Pocket List – Day 22 🍏
@penz
@dykask
@judyjudes
@snowflake
@daffodil2010
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at

Day 22 – DTF List ☕️
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie
@at

“If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started, I was desperately wishing to be where I am now”

Day 22 UK FD

Very pleased with myself – first time in ages I’ve managed to stay a stable weight over the weekend Raring to go for the rest of the week – want to up my exercise- @jaifaim you’ve left me in the dust on planks I’ve been 3.5mins for a few weeks but you’ve inspired me to reach a bit further hope to join you on 4 mins by Friday

Favourite day Friday although I have to admit like @at I’ve come to enjoy Monday’s. – here’s hoping for a great week for us all Good to see some “oldies “ rejoin
Pocket List – Day 22 🍏
@penz
@dykask
@judyjudes
@snowflake
@daffodil2010
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle

Day 22 – DTF List ☕️
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle

Day 22. FD

DTF is definitely working for me. I’m also doing OMAD every day, usually eating from 5 till 10 ( not eating the whole five hours, obviously, however tempting that is…). Thought I’d give it a try. Not sure if it counts as a FD every day, but it doesn’t really matter what it’s called. Seems to be doable, but I think I have to wait a while before I get results….

Day 22 – USA – NFD

Hello, all newbies and vets! I haven’t posted in ages but I’m still maintaining between 133 and 137 as an average with a low-carb, moderate protein and healthy fat regimen. I started out the month hula-hooping, light weights and a little jump rope, but I slacked off. Hopefully will be more consistent in the near future.

Day 22……. Florida……CD

I did well yesterday, I even got in the pool and did some exercise….. I’m really feeling it this morning! I had a hard time settling in to slumber but once I got there I slept hard. A good night sleep was so needed…… I really have not been sleeping well! I think that adds to my constant need to eat.

It’s a CD because for the next two days, I’m off of work but will be taking some day trips. Quarantine is being lifted and were just trying to get caught up on all the crap, we were unable to do and all the stuff that got canceled on us.

Cool thing is my freezer is nearly empty and tomorrow we have an appt., in the area, so we’re going to my favorite store…..Trader Joe’s…… it’s a little over an hour away. We normally try and go once a month and we have not been since March! I’m excited!

Any who back to what I was saying….. Since, were going to be out until late, we will eat out…..I’ll eat something healthy but I don’t want to stress myself out and tumbled off the wagon again……
hubby and I talked about it…..I’m going to do OMD and the restaurants we have chosen are very user friendly with many lower calorie options.

My favorite day of the week…… any day I’m not working! Lol

Grow up they said….. become an adult, it will be fun, you can have ice cream for dinner…. They LIED!

Day 22 – Rural Nebraska, USA – FD

Hmmm…I wrote a long post, and it’s not here. So here’s the short version: the weekend went well, I love most days, and I wish a laser focus on your goals with an abundance of determination! 🙂

Pocket List – Day 22
@penz
@dykask
@judyjudes
@snowflake
@daffodil2010
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle
@champinator
@basyjames
@stitchincarol

Day 22 – DTF List
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle

Day 22 Canada NFD

I’m busy with work and often out the door super early so haven’t been posting as regularly as I would like. Here is spirit though!

Had such a long work day on Saturday it turned into a FD:)

@basyjames take lots of self care
@penz I love Sunday at the moment, it is my only day off

2nd post

I’m hungry but stopped eating at 240cals.

@metatauta welcome back!

@dykask it would be so nice if I only had to much food in the weekends. I also seem to overdo it on NFDs.

@annabelle48 just try to stay as low as you can.

@basyjames take care of yourself.

@stitchincarol the link to the spreadsheet is on page 1, 3rd post @at made the spreadsheet.

Pocket List – Day 22
@penz
@dykask
@judyjudes
@snowflake
@daffodil2010
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle
@champinator
@basyjames
@stitchincarol
@emma-taylor
@annabelle48

Day 22 – DTF List
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle

Stay strong my fellow fasters!

3rd post

@stitchincarol this is the link to the spreadsheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t_vKkPeTUBCU7LMGhRyXENwYu9lpcXEBOn1Le1vH2n8/edit?usp=sharing

Day 22 Third post

@snowflake56, thanks for the link!
@basyjames, sympathy for your family stress, and encouragement for your 5:2 efforts!
@annabelle48 Did you ever click on the link in @penz‘s initial post this month? There are some GREAT posts from @simcoeluv. Here’s that link again: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/ I actually clicked on that this morning, and then clicked on every single link he provided, and learned lots, and laughed, too, at his humor. I think you’ll find lots of encouragement there for the concept of slow and steady wins the race; just don’t give up because this DOES work.

Day 22 UK FD

Popping in late to add myself to pocket list. I’ll catch up with posts tomorrow -spinach still needs planting out!

Pocket List – Day 22
@penz
@dykask
@judyjudes
@snowflake
@daffodil2010
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle
@champinator
@basyjames
@stitchincarol
@emma-taylor
@annabelle48
@northgeorgia
@michelinme

Day 22 – DTF List
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie
@at
@brightonbelle

Day 22 USA (Illinois) NFD

We’ve decided to have a once-a-summer ice cream sundae supper at our local Dairy. For me it will be a baby turtle (from the candy – chocolate, caramel, toasted pecans) that will fill up the rest of my day calories.

Being retired, most every day can be the same as any other. But I generally have Silver Sneakers M/W/F so I suppose Thursday is my favorite day. I count on staying home, doing laundry, cooking a good dinner, etc. I don’t mind one bit just being home.

@metatauta – great to see you back

@bert1802 – I love Trader Joe’s as well — enjoy your fill up there!

@basyjames – hope your family difficulties get resolved and better soon.

Onward and downward.

Day 23 – Japan – NFD

Ending my water fast at 37 hours. It was pretty easy this time, but my arms are really sore from the push-ups. 😀

Day 23 – 2nd post

I was really confused by the DTF lists … (Dry Till Friday)

Ha! I was trying to figure out what it meant.

Don’t Trick Fasters?
Do Tickle Fasters?
Dinner Time Fasting?
Huh?

Glad it is just a new one! Maybe someone else missed the definition too. It sounds like a good step for people to take.

Day 23 – Lake district UK – CD

Good morning everyone

Great FD yesterday, was easy being busy, the bottling session was easy, but had some carpentry to do in the storage cupboard, one of the shelves had sagged due to the weight, however that with bread experiment, put the morning in quickly. Afternoon walk, well we’re usually morning marchers so by the time the walk was done so was most of the day, which made for an easier than ever FD.

@penz – Bread making is another of my favourite pastimes, so much variety and ways of using it, would have to say bread would be my ‘all rounder’ as a favourite. Special treat favourite, seafood!

Heading off for an earlyish start and a walk in the central Lakes, which we never do in summer as it’s usually busy, but with visitor numbers down, going to give it a shot!

Take care all

Day23 FD Ire

Hello, I’m fasting today but trying to get myself out of the bed. Will have to do some serious positive self talk and maybe some visualisation. I could even go back asleep!!! My life is a bit crazy at the moment. Am getting work done in the house as my ceiling has a hole in it from a leak nobody can find so we had to cut a section away. The knock on of course is all more work and dirt ,dust and mess. It drives me nuts . I think I’ll hide in bed today it will be easy not to eat 😉

Day 23 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

Had a good FD yesterday. I was already thinking about food around 4pm after a long walk, but I managed to hold off until 6pm.

@northgeorgia – I think you said over the weekend you were having problems with your digital bathroom scales? I got my current one a couple of years ago, and I haven’t had a problem with it. It’s German-made, ‘Beurer’ and it wasn’t very expensive. I’m sure you can get them on Amazon.

I was just reading this article by journalist Jenni Murray, who’s battled with her weight her whole life. After reaching almost 340lb she had gastric bypass surgery a few years ago, when she was in her mid-sixties and lost 140lb. Makes me SO glad I found 5:2. Fast days don’t seem so bad when you consider the alternative.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8447969/Broadcaster-JENNI-MURRAY-reveals-surgery-helped-lose-10-stone.html

@penz – what’s my favourite food?! Can I only pick one? This is a toughie; could be a long post! My 3 vices are cheese, chocolate and salted peanuts. I couldn’t even pick just one of those! But then I love fruit too, any kind. My Mum used to make the most amazing cauliflower cheese. She would bake it in individual dishes so that each one had a nice, brown, crispy top and serve it as an entrée. But then when I visit my friend in the Eastern Cape and she asks me what I’d most like for dinner, I always say cottage pie; and she knows I’m going to say that before she’s even asked me. So, nothing fancy; I just like good, plain food. Anything tastes great after a fast day.

Pocket List – Day 23 🍒
@dee22

Day 23 – DTF List ☕️
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie

Day 23 – UK – NFD

Hello Everyone

Previous 2 days were FDs which is a first for me. Easier when it’s hotter weather. On NFDs I remain mindful of what I eat and portion size. Strangely weight up a 1lb since yesterday. Might be due to increased activity. Yesterday I did a Leslie Sansone vid as well as my usual yoga practice. Can feel it today and also have numbness in feet/fingers so will take it easy today apart from a few yoga stretches.

@penz Favourite food? To be honest I prefer savoury but I am hard pressed to think of an absolute favourite. I do love Brussels sprouts with chopped chestnuts and bacon sautéed in butter 😋

Take care everyone.

Day 23, UK NFD

Yesterday’s FD went well, in work till 2 pm and decided to do OMAD so I had a chicken salad later. Over the weekend we went to see my folks. We had a lovely visit and but we came home with half a chocolate cake, sent by my SIL for Father’s Day, also a bag of chocolates bars and a box of caramel toffees. You can see that all of my family have sweet teeth and why I need to lose so much weight. The toffees have been given away, the cake is in the freezer and the chocolates are in the shed – I know they’re there but it’s too much of a faff to get them.

@penz from that you can probably tell my favourite food is chocolate and anything sweet. I always say my “ normal “ eating isn’t too bad if I could just leave out the sweets.
@bert1802, welcome back – I came back here after acquiring about 25 lbs last year. Best decision ever.

Thank you to everyone for asking about my back, it’s much better and I’m getting about a bit more.

Today is a NFD, we’re planning to do some shopping in town, we both had lockdown birthdays and money is really burning a hole waiting to be spent. However, with no fixed holiday plans there’s nothing I really want and I’m not that enthusiastic.

Happy Tuesday everyone.

Day 23 – USA/GA – NFD

A small dip back to 259 today… come on, June goal, got to stabilize haha

Looks like I did lose another half inch of waistline, so that’s good!

@funshipfreddie Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll look for that brand on Amazon.

@penz Yes, both my parents started the 5:2 yesterday; a little hungry, but not so bad they said. My mom was able to sneak my dad all kinds of things as he felt hungry though — sure, it’s OK to have some applesauce or a fruit cup, yes, let’s eat a piece of lean baked chicken, oh, you can have a potato, just not a lot; half a cup of sweet tea is OK. I’m sure he went over 800 calories, but considering his situation, that’s the least of our worries. She’s smart that way! But she said she thinks it will be a lot easier for her to stick to the 5:2 than she imagined.

Pocket List – Day 23
@dee22
@flourbaby

Day 23 – DTF List
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie