U.K. FD750 day 7

Just a quick one to say hello to everyone

A FD750 for me today

@at – thanks for the sleep tablets recommendation !

@penz – yikes indeed, I totally agree!! Can’t believe it’s the seventh June already !

Thanks @dvw for your kind words. I’m excited to be at this weight!
Thanks also for great recommendation – I love chamomile tea so I’ll run out and buy some today!!!

Tonight I’m having my 650 calorie dinner in the form of Lemon Chicken Bake (out of guess what? Yep – the Michael Mosley & Clare Bailey recipe book!). It really helps me to look forward to a healthy, hot, filling & tasty meal!

Right I’m off for a couple of full-on coffees now, it’s Monday morning and I need to kick myself into work mode!

Good luck to all on pocket list!

PICKET LIST
@penz
@fivetwofan5252

Day 7 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FD

A good weekend, my resolve stayed strong and I now feel ready for a good week.

Day 7 Pocket List
@penz
@fivetwofan5252
@dvw
@missybear

Day 7 UK FD

Usual Monday fast – hoping for a steady week , will be difficult as going to London for a few days on Wednesday but let’s see

Day 7 Pocket List
@penz
@fivetwofan5252
@dvw
@missybear
@brightonbelle

My first week of 5:2 complete. Results were more disappointing than expected. Only half a pound weight loss and I still have 9lbs to go. Feeling in a bit of a slump today about it. But have to remember that a loss is still a loss and conventional wisdom seems to be of the opinion the slower you lose it, the more likely it is stay off. Pity I am not a very patient person!
Will try and incorporate a bit more activity into this week. I love reading how you all are doing because it is encouraging to know that other people are having the same struggles of dealing with food temptations and busy lives.
I’m sending you all encouragement and willpower for this week ahead and hope you all crush your goals!

Thanks @nellen. I am useless at drinking fluids! On a normal day I will drink 2-3 cups of tea and that is all. I have purchased some coconut water for my NFD’s this week and will force myself to be better at drinking throughout the day. My problem is that I detest drinking water and all other drinks carry calories so I end up just avoiding liquids all together. A long established bad habit that needs dealt with!

@susan_dormi. I think you have identified a major obstacle for you in weight loss. Water really is a must otherwise your body holds on to it for dear life and you just won’t see the scales move. Many of us add a bit of flavoring to water to make it more palatable. I add either a little lemonade or pomegranate juice, that helps a lot for me at least. But really – you want to be drinking at least 60 oz a day. I know, I know – that’s a lot, but I promise it makes a huge difference.

Day7 (already!) North Canton OH WFD
Very busy weekend for OH and myself. We decided to use this unexpected gift of him having some free time to complete some projects around the house. Last weekend was for yard work and power washing the siding. We trimmed all the trees and cut down a massive dead tree in our backyard that has been an eye sore since we bought this place. We got quotes from contractors to get rid of the tree that were in the thousands – the highest being $9,000 and the lowest $3,500. In addition to the massive cost, the equipment to get rid of the tree would have chewed up our lawn, and we have invested too much time and money into the lawn to start over; so OH decide that he would rather take care of it himself. With a lot of trepidation, I agreed to help. ….And he did it! Used a ladder to get up there, and a chain saw to trim off most of the limbs, then it took both of us all day to gather and dispose of all the yard waste. We filled the back of the truck with waste and made 10 trips to the recycling station. Sunday we woke up early and tackled the siding and driveway. Everything looks so much better and brighter now. Getting rid of the tree has opened up the backyard to more sunlight as well.
@susan_dormi interesting handle, is that your name? @nellen is right, if you do not drink enough water; your scale will not show you the numbers that you are looking for because you will keep retaining water. When you drink water, you also feel fuller and eat less. Have you tried sparking water? Some people are able to increase their water intake that way. Years ago, when I first began my weight loss efforts, I was working out really hard and eating right, but not drinking water – because I was not a fan. The scale was not budging at all and it was so discouraging; someone encouraged me to drink water and that was a game changer. So try to increase your water intake and see what happens.
@dvw you are selling in sellers market. Congratulations! I am sure you will find the right buyer at the price point that you are looking for.
I will try to catch up on posts later, as usual I am really behind.
Happy fasting all
Day 7 Pocket List
@penz
@fivetwofan5252
@dvw
@missybear
@brightonbelle
@basyjames

Day 7 UK FD

Hello! I’m joining the June challenge a week late but scrambling back onto the waggon. Thanks @at for hosting.

I’m F56 living in London. I arrived here in Dec 2017 weighing 80kg/178lbs. I’d put on weight with health issues limiting mobility, stopping smoking & then menopause. I dived into 5:2 and over the next 18 months my weight went down to 140-145lb & my body got 4 sizes smaller. Around a year later I fell off the waggon when a friend died suddenly and I never quite got back on. I caught covid in March 2020 and have lived with longcovid ever since, particularly fatigue, nerve & joint pain and cognition problems. Post covid hypertension has been an issue since January but hopefully now under control.

So i’m weighing in back where I started, at 178lbs / 80kg with 33lbs/15kg to lose. The upside is I can now track my Past Self on the tracker and I know what’s possible! The downside is nothing fits bc I gave away all my bigger clothes and I don’t want to buy any more.

I’ve taken this week off to focus on good self-care – early nights, good food, rest, reading and pottering in the garden. I’ve been cleared for gentle exercise so restarting adapted yoga and pilates, daily meditation – and 5:2! Tho I’m actually going to start with some extra FDs to give myself a boost. Yesterday I made 7 pots of sweet potato, carrot, rhubarb & cougette dal which I’ll have with some additonal protein and fruti. I’ll be drinking lots of water, eating OMAD and posting daily for accountability.

Lovely to be back with old friends and welcome to new people. I’m looking forward to travelling alongside you. Belated Happy Birthday to @at for last week and @daffodil2010 for the weekend.

Day 7 Pocket List
@penz
@fivetwofan5252
@dvw
@missybear
@brightonbelle
@basyjames
@at
@michelinme

Day 7 USA – OMAD

Went over my TDEE yesterday by more than I should have, so did just one meal today. We’ve been eating up restaurant leftovers, but tonight they are gone. Eating them up on top of Silver Sneakers today is a good feeling.

@michelinme – so good that you’ve re-joined us and our WOL. You know very well how this all works, and I applaud you for making the efforts. Hugs to you for surviving all you have – life and death can be oh so challenging.

@stitchincarol – I had to smile at your taking on VBS as well as all the music ministry. I have always thought ministers’ wives are unpaid church assistant pastors!

Onward and downward.

Day 8 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Morning all. Thanks for the birthday wishes. We had a great time away in our camper (@Brewster ours is a self build which was completed at the end of 2019 just in time for Covid travel restrictions ….we are making the most of it now), the weather was great, but OH MY……the midges!!!!!

Not sure what they are called in other parts of the world (gnats?) but once evening /early morning came about the midge infestation was unlike anything I have ever experienced. You could NOT sit outside on the fine summer evening enjoying a beer. I am covered in bites, despite our best efforts they got into the van and munched on me all night…….I have bites everywhere, at least 100 all over 😨

I have made a concoction with apple cider vinegar and baby oil and it is soothing me. Have to go to work so don’t want to be scratching 😆

I live very near a river but don’t get midges like that…..worse than mosquitos I would say.

So hi to everyone, welcome back @michelinme, see you all tomorrow

Day 8 – Canada – NFD

Good morning everybody.

Had such a busy day yesterday, a good FD and this morning I was down by a pound so just 4 pounds to go! I think the trick for me is to stay busy and out of the kitchen 😊 Today I have more shutters to paint so I’ll be busy.

@nellen – so happy to see your post about water and taking it as a reminder to drink more! Thank you.
@at – I’ll indulge in comfort hiking and comfort beach combing today 😃
@basyjames – way to go with the diy, so gratifying to see it once it’s done. I used to use a lawn service but now I schlep myself out there and do it myself. Not enjoyable but I love seeing the results.
@daffodil2010 – maybe your midges are our ‘black flies’ ? I too have multiple bites, urggg but not 100, yikes. I wouldn’t mind the bites so much but the itching is a nightmare.
@michelinme – welcome back 🙏

Take care all.

Day 8 UK NFD

Oh @daffodil2010 I sympathise I also seem to be a magnet for any flying bitey creature 🦟 but sounds like you had a great time anyway

Great to have you back with us @michelinme

Our wedding anniversary tomorrow so we are having a mini staycation in London so may not get time to post for a couple of days, catch up soon

Day 8 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Yesterday was a good solid FD800 🙂

Grateful for the discussion about water, I so easily forget to drink enough. Strangely I never need reminding to drink wine 🤦‍♀️ Still dry and will stay dry for as long as I comfortably can but I’m not setting a target date, just planning to wait until the urge becomes irresistible. I took delivery of a case of mixed reds a week ago and haven’t even opened the box yet. Definitely found my mojo this month!

Interesting that a number of we old timers here have regained weight recently. I’m sure stressful times is part of the problem. Personally I just find maintenance difficult. Absolutely worth the effort, but challenging to keep the weight off. Some days I just want an ice cream, another glass of wine and a few more salted cashews and I often feel deprived saying no to myself so give in and have what I want……and that is why I am 10 pounds over target. Oh well no choice but to keep on keeping on as I know how good and healthy I feel when at target.

Stay strong Tuesday fasters.

Day 9 AUS FD800

Heading in to my third FD800 day today, and today I hit the lowest weight I’ve been for two years.

1.2k from goal, although my priority now is shifting from weight loss to sustainable maintenance. I’d rather ease down than yo-yo anymore.

So grateful to this community of support and shared resources.

Day 9. U.K. FD750

Ooh @penz I’m exactly the same! I actually really enjoy the ‘feast or famine’ aspect! I know exactly where I stand each day and it suits me!

It’s a tough one to balance though – my chicken and egg conundrum has always been that if I didn’t take the “gloves off” approach on my NFDs (and eat whatever I want) would I have reached my goal more quickly? And maintain more easily??

Or is it the other way around (which I am inclined to believe) in that the reason that I can be successful on keeping on with this way of life is that on my non fast days I eat anything I want which gives me the motivation to do the next fast day. I think I would not be able to bear doing fast days in combination with severely limited non-fast days. Because I know I’m a big “wooss” (how on Earth do you spell wuss?!!) 😀

In summary I think the answer is this:
Know yourself, find out what works for you and once you find the magic formula, stick with it!

We are all completely different in our motivations, for me personally I absolutely love the guilt-free approach to non-fast days.

However it has to be said that whilst I perceive eating shop-bought cake as guilt-free from a calorie perspective on a non-fast day, I still do feel rather guilty about putting highly-processed sugary stuff and “bad fats” into my body!!!

Good luck to all fellow tasters today! 😊

Day 9 – Canada – FD

Just a quick check in. Another busy day today so hopefully a good FD. Good luck all.

Day 9 North Canton OH WFD
My NFD yesterday did not go as originally planned. I was expecting to go out to dinner last night and then we had to change plans because DH was not feeling well, which led to EFS. I have found that this happens quite a bit with me, when my gastronomy expectations are not met, EFS follows. I am so glad that I am fasting today.
It is very hot and humid here too, and I agree that drinking water in these conditions is easier than when it is cooler. I also drink sparkling water with a TSP of ACV. It makes me feel like I am having a treat. @michelinme yummy!
I was planning to track my water fast this year a la @dykask style, but I lost track. Which makes me think of all the old timers we don’t see anymore @johnnyr, @bert, @funshipfreddie
@litprof congratulations!
@fivetwofan5252 very well said
@daffodil2010 hand in there, breath and take one day at a time. We are holding your hand.

Day 9 Pocket List
@litprof FD800
@fivetwofan5252 FD750
@dvw
@basyjames

Day 9 Minnesota, USA CD

Hey! to everyone! It’s been about a week since I posted, I think, But I have been catching up on your posts for the last couple of days.

@michelinme – So glad to have you back with us!! Your vegan meals are always so interesting to me. I’m not vegan, but I do like to have the majority of my calories to be vegetables.
@brightonbelle – I hope you are having a lovely Anniversary celebration!
@fivetwofan5252 – Congrats on being so close to your goal, and thanks for all of the comments on the menus from Mosely’s recipe book with his wife. I may have to get that!
@dvw – Great progress for you, regarding your weight. Good luck on selling your home. My gosh, the thought of showing my house and all of the prep to bring a home up to “selling” standards nearly makes me nauseous! It’s been 11 years since I had to do that. I hope to make my children do it for me in the future if/when we need to sell this home. 😂
@nellen – You are so right about water intake being an ingredient for success, and yet, even though I know that, I really struggle with it. I am older than you, I think, and I hate the increased trips to the bathroom.
@susan_dormi – Welcome. There are some “papers/studies” that say our dietary intake is actually reflected more in two weeks than immediately. Patience? It’s a numbers game, and if you have a calorie deficit, it will show up once the body decides you aren’t starving and lets go of the water.
@missybear – You seem to have found the mojo many of us are searching for. It really is inspiring to hear how an “old” hand like you can get back to doing well and seemingly with ease. Congrats.
@stitchincarol – I hope your Bible camp week is going well, and so happy to hear that you will see your DD and your sweet little DGD soon! I can’t believe my sweet little thing has just graduated. It’s amazing how fast time goes, and I know everyone says that…..but that’s because it’s true. I’m sure once they leave, your arms will be aching to hold her, as mine always did. Thank goodness I have two little DGDs very close to us and we see them weekly I wish for you a lot of time spent together with your family in the next many years.
@brewster – One weekend of fun will not ruin your weight loss plans, unless you totally give up. Just hang in there.
@basyjames – I can hardly believe that you and your OH tackled a tree project that had been bid at those amounts. Thankfully, it went well. Good for you. The expense of tree trimming and removal is ridiculous, sometimes. Believe me, we know….we have basically 3 acres of trees….less trees now that we actually had dead and diseased taken down to open up circulation and sunlight. Expensive.
@litprof – You seem to be doing really well with your FD800s. Congrats on lowest weight in 2 years, and nearly to goal!
@songbirdme – Are you experiencing this incredible heat? You are impressive to always get back on track after overindulging. I ten do kind of say, to heck with it, and indulge another day.
@daffodil2010 – I’m counting down those days until your surgery with you, and sending you positive vibes each day, with a little prayer. It’ll be okay, and you will be so relieved to have it done, over, and healthier. And “Happy belated birthday”! I really thought I had already said that, but I had not. I hope you had fun!
@flourbaby – I feel the same as others……very glad to have you back here. I hope you keep us updated on the home hunting and flat selling. I especially hope your mom is doing okay. Hugs.
@penz – It’s almost 6 pm my time….I think you might be sleeping or just getting your day started? And it’s becoming winter there!!!
@at – I did, indeed have a lovely time with family on our vacation! Thank you!

If I left anyone out, my apologies and I’ll catch you later!

We are in an unprecedented early heat wave. It is the 7th or 8th day of 90+F (32.2+C) and now the humidity is nearly unbearable. Part of my delay in posting is that DH and I have been scrambling to save our newly planted bushes, and move our container/planters into the shade, water them, and basically keep them alive. I must say it has been nearly as oppressive an a blizzard, this terrible early heat and humidity. We have probably 4-5 more days of this. The lowest temps in the morning have stayed above 75F, so the plants and birds are really hurting.

I need a couple good fast days soon, to make balance out my calorie increase on our little vacation. I hope to do a good FD tomorrow.

“Perseverance….the secret of all triumph.” Victor Hugo

Best of luck, everyone!

Day 10 AUS FD800

Just a quick pop in from me to note that I jumped on the scales post-workout today and I was probably dehydrated but still, the scales showed I am now 0.5k from goal! I can hardly believe it!!

I have now lost exactly one stone (15.5lbs).

This weekend is our wedding anniversary, and I will be the same weight as I was 24 years ago!

I am so grateful to all the info and community on this forum.

Day 10 UK NFD

Well I had a good FD yesterday, though I was awake again for 1.5 hours during night with HUNGER!!
I can only think that this is a feature of FD800 versus FD500, as I never had hunger-sleep issues on FD500s! But I am not going back to FD500s as they were too miserable for a total wuss like me (thanks for the spelling @penz!!)

God knows how some of you guys do water fasts – hats off to those of you who do!!!!

@at – I will buy some herbal tabs next time I’m in town.

I’m also drinking chamomile tea (was this kindly suggested by @snowflake56?) in the evenings, but suspect it may have worn off by 3am!

Anyway, as you say @penz – one needs less sleep when fasting anyway! Plus I’m a great sleeper the rest of the time, so I should probably STOP WHINGEING ON ABOUT IT, hahaha!!!!

I realised yesterday (with some regret – how weird) that I will only be able to do two fast days this week. I’ve done two (Monday and yesterday) but I can’t fast on Friday as planned as I’m now going out to dinner on Fri. Suppose I could do OMAD, but I’m driving so I don’t want my mini glass of wine to go to my head too much!!! Also Saturday I’m going out to lunch. So maybe I can do a FD on Sunday, we’ll see….

@missybear – loved your comment about never needing to be reminded to drink wine, hilarious!

@basyjames – what is EFS ?

@litprof – you are smashing it!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!

So needing the encouragement of reading how you are all doing.
Well done @litprof on your amazing success so far. It’s great to know that it can be done.
I have been consuming 2litres of water every day since Monday. No change on the scale since starting 5:2 on the first of the month. It’s hard to keep going when you don’t see progress. I’m learning that weight loss is really a mental game more than anything else. Tuesday was meant to be a 500FD but then my sister took me out for a sushi lunch. A lot more calories in sushi than you think! I’m not overly comfortable eating different food from the rest of the family for the evening meal on FD. My kids are age 10 and 8 and I don’t want to encourage unhealthy relationships with food. (Unlike their Mum, they both need to put weight on)!
For the remainder of the week I am going to try OMAD so I can eat our family meal together with hubby and the kids. Was intending to have a bottle of wine at the weekend but think I will have to park that plan for a later time so I can see some change on the scale by Monday!
Keep it up all you amazing fasters who have learned what works for you and are in your stride. You provide the motivation that we mere beginners need!
Have a wonderful day everyone!

I’m still alive, lol! I’ve been leaving the house at 7:00 a.m. everyday and going non-stop till I drop into bed. Now my daughter and granddaughter are here and it’s even busier. Right now I’m sitting outside in my garden enjoying the shad, the relative cool, a cup of coffee, and the peace and quiet. And here come daughter and granddaughter. Talk to you all later.

Day 10 – Ireland – FD

Hi all,
Sorry for going missing for a few days… I was away last weekend and had the most amazing time … totally back to nature and away from everything….

Then back to look after mum and to work this week with a jolt…. It’s been so busy but exacerbated by the fact that I’m away on another trip next week too so trying to get everything done and I’m not feeling 100%… not sure what it is but I’m sure I’ll be grand next week… May just be stress. It’s probably bad planning on my part but invited by friends next week and I will be totally out of my comfort zone so it will be good for me. 👍

I hope you are all keeping well! I have not caught up on posts but hope everyone is managing ok.. we have beautiful weather here at the moment and I swam at lunch so long may it last🤞

Will try head out for a walk now to distract myself from treats as it has been a good second FD for this week so I’m determined to succeed today 👍
Take care all 💕
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕

Day 10 Pocket List
@penz
@litprof – FD800
@timetochange
@at – FD800
@missybear
@jaifaim

Day 11, NFD, Aus

Late checkin for me today. Yesterday’s FD was a real struggle; I had a toastie sandwich which I don’t think put me over 500 calories but is a departure from my usual LFDs. And I was SOOO; cold my usual fallback of hot stock cubes failed to help.

Good for you, @daffodil2010! Spin that dial down to ‘Self Care’!

Your day with your mum sounds lovely, @flourbaby, esp after everything you’ve both been dealing with lately. But I have to ask, for a Londoner, how warm exactly is “blistering sunshine”!? Whatever the temperature, please send some Down Under; it’s cold and raining here.

Have a good weekend, everyone!