Day 14 UK NFD

Weighed in at 158lb again this morning or 3lb up.I suspect it’s because of yesterday’s icecream & bc my weekly Friday weighday – the one I record & track – is after my second FD each week. Nil desperandum!

Enjoying the fruits of yesterday’s repotting – the front garden looks like the home of an active gardener rather than someone who lives next to slightly wild overgrown plants! Lavender is flowering abundantly, wild roses waving and birds singing away. It feels as tho all is right with the world 🙂

Must go and have late lunch – due a catch up video call with DD this afternoon and hoping to repot sunflowers while we talk. Enjoying feeling connected but also looking forward to early bedtime!

I love the Sundays which give a sense of a breathing space. Wishing you all a good rest and refreshment today – or energy and enjoyment – whichever grounds you and grows contentment.

Day 14 – USA/GA – NFD

Well, up a few ounces today to tip the scales on exactly 262 lbs. My mid-month goal is 262, so it looks like I’m on track. I’m excited to see whether or not I can kiss the 260s good-bye this month LOL! Tomorrow will be my next FD.

@flourbaby Good idea! Actually brushing my teeth does make me very reluctant to eat anything for hours on end. Good idea to do that around 7 p.m.

@betsylee Yes! I still got a set of three khakis a coworker passed on to me when he lost weight (I’m totally OK with hand-me-downs), and they’re starting to loosen a bit, too. I can use a tighter belt to get a little more wear out of them, but I suspect by Fall, they will need to be packed away, too.

For those of you starting Monday in a few hours with your FDs, good luck!!

Day 14 Canada NFD

A croissant was consumed this morning. Away for the weekend so will correct any damage next week.

@michelinme so glad the test was negative, your garden sounds like it’s a place that’s good for the soul
@flourbaby I love sauerkraut and fermented foods. A glass of kefir every night seems to help me get a good nights sleep

Can’t remember who asked about meditation apps? I use 1 Giant Mind. It’s free and offers a 30 day challenge.

Day 15 – Japan – WFD #47 in 2020

Well into the day already. I did some running this morning. Parks are open again in Tokyo, so I’ll probably start doing some other workouts again. That is good because stairs get boring.

Day 15 Australia FD
Hi Everyone,
I’ve been away again

@matpi I’ll be sorry to see you have a break, however I have been inconsistent lately due to staying at the beach without computer coverage for breaks.

I think we cannot underestimate the effects of the covid 19 ‘scare’/threat to all of us and our WOL
Our body chemistry can go into survival mode producing cortisol levels(post elevated adrenaline) that can keep us in the same spot with our weight….hanging in until the threat has disappeared. I saw this when working with the 2009 Australian Bushfire Bereaved and affected communities.
Maybe the cortisol affect is what you .
I may have said this before (I know I was going to)

Anyhow what an effort, encouragement and contribution you have made to the challenges group!

I mentioned the cortisol as I am doing all the ‘right’things and my weight loss is not going (which is great) but moving very slowly or not.
I’ve decided to wait it out at present.
I don’t feel ready to ‘help’ with the July challenge but will at some stage.

Day 15 – Lake district UK – FD

Good morning everyone

Great weekend, was Mrs IHL’s birthday over the weekend and very warm and sunny, early long walk followed by bottle of cold fizz while relaxing in the garden. As a special treat, fish and chips from our excellent local chippy! First time in over a year, had to book an order a week in advance ! We know how to live, well, restaurants are still closed so …..

Really need a FD today after this weekend, got some painting to finish before it gets too hot this morning.

@penz – Beer was made Saturday, fermentation should be complete quite quickly with being warm, leave to settle out for a week so next Monday bottle, then leave a couple of weeks. After that, it will continue to mature (condition) in the bottle, as long as it’s kept in the dark it will last for ages (light can cause it to deteriorate,skunking) I have had some of my beers that were over 4 or 5 years old, they were really good, don’t know why there’s a sell by date on beer, well I do, but it’s not because it goes off!

@penz – Motivation talk? …. ‘This is the healthiest I’ve felt for years, weight is the lowest for years, best shape for years, don’t ‘mess’ it up!

Take care all

Day 15 pocket list:
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce

DD list
@penz

Day 14 Oxfordshire, UK NFD
Day 15 Oxfordshire, UK CD

Day 15 FD London

@Penz- dry till Fri really works for me. Never tried it before, but it really helps. I’ve got plenty of fake beer to help me through, and the real stuff for weekends. Result! I’ve also set myself a proper target – not keen on monitoring myself – goes against my particular grain, but I’m aiming for 12st ( BMI of 24 for me) by the end of the year. We shall see. Sorry, barging to the front again. Can’t help it… and thanks for the welcome to my hipbones. 😳😳😳
Day 15 pocket list:
@emma-taylor
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce

DD list
@emma-taylor
@penz

Day 15 UK FD
Quick check in Will have a read and catch up this afternoon when I’m thinking up my part 2 strategy

Pocket List – Day 15 🥕
@emma-taylor
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@at
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle

DD List – Day 15 ☕️
@emma-taylor
@penz
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle

Day 15 – USA/GA – FD

Whew, made it to my FD after another 4-day NFD marathon. Not bad. Although I gained weight back, the scales only crept up 1 lb., and that weigh-in jump happened yesterday (a few more ounces this morning). Still managed to meet my mid-month June challenge of 262 lbs. (if only by a few ounces, lol!)

I have a question. I see on the abbreviations page that DD, DS means Darling Daughter, Son. So, what is the DD list? A visiting day? 🙂 Just curious.

Good luck, everyone!

Pocket List – Day 15
@emma-taylor
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@at
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle
@champinator (Welcome!)

DD List – Day 15
@emma-taylor
@penz
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle

Day 15, London, UK, LFD

I’m banking another LFD today as I’m feeling a little ‘Meh’ and definitely contemplating an afternoon nap!!! I would usually break my fast at about this time, and since there’s zero hunger or roaring dragons ……………………………….. LFD it is!!

@matpi, so sorry to see you go, you had such success counting bites, perhaps that suits you more, with the potential to introduce IF somewhere along the way, if only for the health benefits, take care & pop in from time to time, just because!!! 🙂

@penz, for me the most effective self-talk is all about ‘locking the kitchen door’ and ‘NOT having even 1 morsel due to the ‘Avalanche Effect’’. Doing this in front of the mirror seems most potent!!! 😏

Welcome @champinator, I hope you find 5:2 easy to manage, bingeing is sometimes an issue for me, but I think it’s more of an emotional crutch in my case. Happy fasting!!!

@northgeorgia, I believe the DD list is the ‘Dry Drinkers’ list, who I think are only imbibing Fri-Sun!! 🍾🍷 🥂

No taking our feet off of the gas just yet ……………….. now to contend with June part II!!

“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.” – unknown

Day 15, UK, NFD

It was supposed to be an FD today, but I will move it to tomorrow because I have some food in the fridge that can’t last any longer. That’s a beauty of this wol, flexibility 🙂

Have a great day/evening everyone 🌞

Day 15 – Rural Nebraska, USA – FD

@penz You are so very welcome to take off time, and I’m glad you were able to distance yourself from work at the same time!
@at your string of “Definitely NFD above TDEE” made me chuckle; I have those on a regular basis, unfortunately!

My weight was up this morning, but I’m confident it’s mostly just because I have lots of food going through me; I did NOT eat 2lbs worth of extra calories. @penz, my self-talk includes the kind of reassurance I just typed out about not eating 2lbs worth of extra calories. Also: “Hunger is a good thing. It’s God’s gift to us so that eating is that much more enjoyable; embrace the hunger.” “Really? You keep your word to others, but your word to yourself about not over-eating is okay to break?” “I know you want that food, but waiting an hour isn’t that tough, and then think about what you have cooking for supper!” And it’s mostly around four o’clock in the afternoon that the hunger demon starts throwing a tantrum, not because I’m all that hungry, but because I like to pour a glass of wine or beer and snack on something while I’m cooking supper.

But this is a WOL, and I weigh ten pounds less than I did six months ago, and while the twenty more I’d like to lose feels overwhelming, so did losing ten pounds before I pulled that off. So, forward and onward; everything’s good.

Wishing you all laser focus on your dreams and goals!

Pocket List – Day 15
@emma-taylor
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@snowflake56
@i-hate-lettuce
@daffodil2010
@at
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle
@champinator (Welcome!)
@northgeorgia
@judyjudes
@flourbaby
@endellion
@stitchincarol

DD List – Day 15
@emma-taylor
@penz
@funshipfreddie
@brightonbelle

USA Day 15 FD

I haven’t been online recently as my computer is on the fritz. I really need a new one but that is not possible right now until the stores open again. This is definitely not the right time to have things go wrong. In any case, I have been troubleshooting myself, which is funny since I am not very good with technology. This morning I couldn’t type but now I can. Fix it even if it turns out to be temporary.

In any case, I have lost 4 lbs. but am still on that rollercoaster. I keep losing and regaining the same poundage. I know it is because I am inconsistent. I will have to work on that.

Hope everyone had a pleasant day and I will be back whenever my computer allows me! LOL

Day 11, UK, NFD
Day 12, NFD
Day 13, NFD
Day 14, NFD
Day 15, FD

FD today and it couldn’t come soon enough after 4 days off work and plenty of indulgent sweets. Mostly feeling guilty for not posting, as I know it helps with accountability.

Sticking to 500 cals today and hoping to see a nice number on the scales tomorrow (tbh I will be happy if I maintain, I think expecting any kind of weight loss would be too optimistic…)

I hope everyone is good and looking forward to the week ahead! We are past June’s half way mark, where did the time go?

Day 15USA (Illinois) NFD

Good to hear of successes and struggles — hugs to you all.

Onward and downward.

Day 16 Australia NFD
Had a good fast day yesterday.
I’ve had to move my days around a bit.
Self talk…”you can do this” ‘Walking seems to make the difference” on NFD, because I love baking. “How about giving some of that cake/pie to a neighbour?”
“staying on track is ok just stick with it.”
I do get frustrated with my shonky scales …..They won’t go down enough or fast enough!!!
“patience”
It is difficult but I’m just trying to stay positive.
No rain so far today! Was able to go out on a walk to start the day.
Best wishes for the day everyone!

Day 16 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

Count me in, as yesterday’s evening meal of all things fishy was not an FD 😆

It was so warm last night, humidity very high, had windows open and a fan going but phew, it was hot so did not sleep too well. And now it’s really foggy and only 12C!! How the weather changes in Ireland, it was only FAB yesterday with sunshine and high temperatures (that’s 23C ….hot in Ireland ha ha), and thunderstorm activity.

@penz I go with the weight ……it’s a tangible daily thing for me, and the milestones of passing through the stones, pounds, and kilos (I use them all, whatever it takes 😀) spurs me on. However, as I have been on a plateau then weight gain for the past year the motivation has taken a knocking.

I am going to experiment with upping my protein and keeping away from carbs for the next couple of days, still an FD, just different.

Have a great Tuesday.

Day 16 – Lake district UK – CFD

Good morning everyone

Going to be very warm today so decided on a lazy day, despite everything we’ve been very busy, long walks, more DIY jobs around the house, brewing beer, gardening! It’s tough at times being retired, glad of a holiday, but that’s not going to happen for a while yet!

@penz – As far as this WOL goes I measure the weight rather than inches, although we recently went through our wardrobes and the amount of stuff that’s gone to the charity shop, wow!

The other thing I’ve changed over the last few months, I used to record all calories etc every day, every meal, snack and drink in a notebook. Also the calories burned from exercise from the Fitbit. Writing stuff down helped, but think I missed bits as it was purely numbers, no description of what the meal contained. After getting my head around it, now use My Fitness Pal App, it took a little while to get into the habit.

But now I find it so much easier logging everything on MFP each day and have a better record! My ‘notebook’ just gets one entry a day now, ‘Food calories’ from MFP and ‘Exercise calories’ from Fitbit. Then weigh in details each Friday, it’s just takes a few seconds and helps keep me on track.

Take care all

Day 16 – UK – CD

Hi Everyone

Yesterday’s FD was a bit near to 800 to be an effective FD for weight loss. Going to make today a CD to compensate and even the numbers out.

@ccco I’m the same and share your frustration. Looking at MFP I’ve been bouncing around the same weight for a year. On this day last year I was the same weight! At the very start of my journey I lost 20lbs over 4 months, then weight loss stalled before starting to go up again (without changing eating habits). Turned out my Thyroid wasn’t working properly. Now I’m on Levothyroxine I’ve stopped gaining the weight (if I stick to plan) but seem unable to secure any real losses. I tell myself if I didn’t eat healthy I’d weight about another 4 stone. I truly believe that. Keep at it.

@penz Both! TBH it’s harder for me to lose inches as can’t exercise like I used to, so building muscle and toning up doesn’t happen for me.

Take care, stay safe.

Day 16 Brazil NFD

Thanks for the welcome, guys!

I did my first succesful FD ever yesterday. It was not that difficult and I did not binge. I consumed around 800 calories and most of it coming from protein. I think that one of the major benefits of the 5:2 diet is that it teaches you how to be more tolearnt with hunger. I will stick with 2000 calories today and fast again on Thursday

Day 16 – USA/GA – NFD

Good fast day yesterday. Since working from home, I have broken the meal into three parts: a snack for lunch (yesterday I didn’t have this until 1:30 pm), a main course about two or three hours later (5:30 yesterday! I was busy with other projects that I lost track of time; yay!) and then a lighter course or snack as an early supper around 6 or 7. I did my chicken/popcorn snack last night but added a tablespoon of salsa for 7 extra calories but a whole lot of satisfying flavor!

This morning I decided to measure my waistline and I appear to have lost anothe half inch. I weighed in at 260 (barely, but it counts LOL). My end of June goal is 259, so this is good! The last time I weighed 260 was November 2018 (yes, I have records of my attempts – and mostly failures – since 2016, so I found a use for those old files at last haha). Under my old habits, I would have helplessly watched my weight climb at several points by now, including this morning. But the 5:2 really works, and it fascinates me. Even when the weight loss rate slows down, which I know is coming, I know this WOL is successfully getting me closer to a healthier body.

Good luck to those on the Pocket and DD lists today!

Pocket list Day 16
@daffodil2010
@jaifaim

DD List – Day 16 ☕️
@aussiejill
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie

Day 16 Oxfordshire, UK CD
Visited my mum yesterday :-), so no chance of a FD, but a successful CD. Managed to buy lots of goodies at our local market this morning, including some soft cows cheese with herbs. Since lockdown a local dairy have gone back to bottling their own milk (rather than sell it to companies like Costa) and bring that, cheese and a form of clotted creamto the market. Trying the milk and cheese this week and maybe the cream next week.
@penz – I’ve not been one for self-talk to motivate myself in the past but since taking up running I have noticed that I tell myself ‘this will be a good run’. Maybe I should try the same approach to fasting.
Weight is only a number so I prefer to lose inches. It’s great when clothes become loose.

Day 16 Melb Aust FD800
Day 15 TDEE

@northgeorgia, re trousers – having the same problem. With losing inches, but liking particular pairs of jeans, I’m also having to use a belt to hold them secure.

@penz, self-talk? Probably a combination of @at‘s “mantra”, which I really use to encourage myself, and the same as @Ericaa67 – “I can always have it tomorrow”

Re weight or inches declining – I’ll take both, thank you very much. I guess if there is an increase in exercise, there may be a temporary hiatus to weight loss as fat turns to muscle, and then a decrease in inches is very welcome, but in general, I like to see both happen.

@matpi, sorry to see you go, but try to make sure it’s a temporary break. Hope to see you back again when you feel ready to return.

Pocket list Day 16
@daffodil2010
@jaifaim
@songbirdme
@betsylee

DD List – Day 16 ☕️
@aussiejill
@penz
@emma-taylor
@funshipfreddie

Onward and downwards everyone!