I’ll have to send you some plants Nama. My veg patches are being overrun with parsley and tomato seedlings.
Equine free zone here 😉 and fasting. P
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I didn’t achieve anything on the office sweepstake, but on the way to the station I stopped in at the TAB, and managed to score the winner! (1$ each way, at least it covers the outlay 🙂 ) However, son displayed his ticket on FB, $10 each way! Dinner on him when we get to Sydney in late December. My luck is pretty good with the geegees normally. I notice no no.17 on your list, RT 🙂
Back when I was a sprog we always had the bonfire on our farm (not sure why). We could never have a guy, as the farmer next door was named… One year we also had an unexpected end to festivities when a jumping jack jumped into the box of fireworks – sudden display, short evening!
I wish OH’s palate would undergo some changes, but have realised that he has very sensitive taste buds, quite a different reaction to mine, and I cannot hold it against him (mostly). Hump (and pay) day tomorrow, team.
Morning/evening all,
I had an early night as I was very hungry last night after breezing through my FD. I slept like a log and didn’t wake until the alarm went off 🙂
It is a dull, misty autumnal morning, and the temperature has dropped to a more seasonal level. Winter must be on the way which I don’t mind so long as it doesn’t rain too much.
Lots of fireworks again last night, a combination of extended Diwali celebrations and early Guy Fawkes.
I’m fasting again today. I’ve set myself a mini goal for the end of November and as I’ve failed to get anywhere near the last few I’m determined to succeed this time.
I’m off to the gym this morning and looking forward to it with fingers crossed that the pool isn’t too busy.
RT, I hope your horse won 🤓
Have a good one everybody 😜
Unfortunately I don’t think RT hit the jackpot with the main race Amazon, still it was a full day of races so he may well be on his way to the Bahamas by now!
I am fasting today and very cold and very hungry! I need to get moving and use the Bay technique of housework – no point in scrubbing floors though as son’s dog here and his four big fluffy feet are getting very wet in the back yard! Maybe some ironing would do the trick?
At least there will be hot soup for dinner tonight! Small mercies…..
Hope everyone is good!
Morning/evening all,
We have a cold but beautiful morning with blue sky and sunshine 🙂
Two FDs done and dusted which is a good start and I hope I can keep on track.
I’m out for lunch with the girls today 😉 One of them doesn’t live in London so we are meeting in Windsor which is an easy train ride for me.
I’m aiming to make lunch my only meal and a coupleof us are planning a stroll around town afterwards.
Nama, I was also desperate enough to do the ironing to keep warm 😖 You’ll be warm soon enough at this time of year whereas I’m contemplating winter woollies and comforting food. I rarely eat soup but at this time of year it is ideal for a healthy lunch on a cold day so I’ll be indulging. I’ve a great recipe that has four ingredients, a squash or pumpkin, a couple of red capsicums and a whole head of garlic. All are roasted in the oven and then blended with any stock or even water. Perfect on it’s own, or with some olive oil, pesto, yoghurt, herbs or cheese on the top.
Time to get moving,
Have a good one everybody 😜
Hi Fasters
I am still having issues with my email account, but hopefully am with you again.
I see the geegees are figuring. It’s just about Melbourne Cup time, isn’t it?
Enjoy your Guy Fawkes days. Here in France we have burning cars everyday, so no need for any more bonfires. Numbers of burnt cars are now not published to discourage enthused pyromaniacs.
By now dear Nama you will be sleeping and your fasting issues become ours.
I am fasting today like us.
Amazon, when we were in Kew 10 days ago and crossing a bridge over a lake up towards the oak collection, we looked up and saw 2 enormous birds which look like birds of prey. They were on top of a tree on the curvy bridge near the tree top walk.
Do you know what they would be? I can put a photo on FB if that helps.
We are back in France, and my daughter is suffering a bit less. She got an offer for a very good job in London on her first attempt at a job search, and is being interviewed for another today. She will be ok, but it will take time.
Our last summer/autumn visitors have left, and the beautiful warm autumn went with them.
Two weeks at home then we go back to Rome, then south America, Rome for Xmas and back home to France.
I am maintaining 4:3 fairly well, but losing nothing. Non FDs are the issue.
Keep warm, keep happy.
xx Wiwi
Evening all,
Wiwi, please post a photo on fb and I’ll take a look 🙂
Jo, cooking for one often leads to leftovers.
I’ve already lost some weight since getting home from my holiday, so I’m feeling very pleased with myself and hoping it continues.
I’m fasting again tomorrow and aiming for food free but will see how the day goes.
I had a lovely time in Windsor. It was great to catch up with friends not seen for several months and we decided that it is a great place to meet up as it is easy for all of us to get to and there is such a huge choice of places to eat. Afterwards two of us had a lovely walk in the afternoon sunshine before catching the train home.
We’ve now added Windsor castle to our ever growing list of places to visit!
Hi Fast Trackers and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) 😉
Well spotted guys in fact I had 6 selections in the cup and not one collected a dividend that is bloody hard to do 😉 pick 25% of the field 6 horses to not run in the top 3 well played Bararta my link to the forum still defaults to the first page hey?? OK Thursday is fast day for us and I would be confident that Mr & Mrs P will be us may the force be with us today..Yfee already for seeing a gap in her life as this week brings about the last week of Aliya minding as future DIL placement comes to a close.. The dog will be happy 😆 she gets some paid work next week but we will only have her 1 day a week instead of 5 days now ok lets get our fast on…
“On a fast day refrain restrain divert and distract. Before you know it, you’ve retrained your brain and hunger’s off the menu.”
Peace RT
Morning/Evening
Last fine day here, and a fast day.
I can feel a bit of tightness in clothes and the scales reveal my recent lax attitude, so a strict ADF for two plus weeks to try to get back my discipline. I will also be 19:5ing in that time. Yes, Jojo let’s lose it before Christmas.
Bad luck RT with the horses. The Melboune Cup may bring better results for you.
We leave for South America from Rome in two and a half weeks, and the only good news there is that they eat a lot of meat in Chile which I’m not keen on. The bad news is that they make wonderful cheese empanadas and toasted sandwiches. It will be warm though.
Today we are off to Avignon to meet friends and go to Ikea. A quick in and out to pick up 1 article, not tourism in Ikea, but a bit around Avignon.
Unfortunately the warmth usually associated with that part of France will be absent.
Hope you are all in good form.
Talk soon
XX Wiwi
Morning/evening all,
I didn’t fast yesterday either. I had a dreadful night on Wednesday, woke up at least 20 times and spent the day feeling very out of sorts. I went to the gym and worked really hard, following it up with a 30 minute swim which made me feel much better but by the time I got home I felt horrible again so I decided to postpone my FD until today.
I’m going to a birthday tea this afternoon and will not be able to avoid a slice of cake, but I’ll make it a small one and won’t have anything else. Not the healthiest FD but it’ll work just as well.
I slept really well last night and feel back to normal (whatever that is….) today.
I am watching one of the cookery channels where they are showing a series entitled 12 Chefs of Christmas. Some of the ideas they come up with are dreadful but there are often delicious recipes for cooking for two rather than the usual serves 12 ideas along with vegetarian options etc. Very useful 🙂
That might sound like torture on a FD but it doesn’t bother me at all.
Have a good weekend everybody 😜
Hi Fast Trackers and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) 😉
Hi JOJO yes I follow the Victorian racing daily it’s a passion I have dabbled in race horse ownership with a syndicate of friends and family much fun but zero profit I have shares in the the government owned totalisator so I combine my share portfolio investments with my betting with the mantra of never betting more than I can afford to lose I don’t play lotto unless given as a gift. scratchies or pools nor the pokies and I am along way away from a casino but I don’t like them either so I watch the races on the tv and really enjoy the intellectual challenge of finding the winners 3rd son went fishing overnight and landed a fresh gummy shark so its fresh flake and salad for dinner might do them in the sealed parcels that Nicky put me onto.BTW where are you dear SA Nicky long long time no see. 😥 hope all is ok.
Have A Happy Weekend All You beautiful Losers 😆
Peace RT
hi
can someone tell me please (excuse me for popping in again) how it is possible to lose 2 pounds a week on a programme that everyone one i know including myself (and i am doing ADFF) is finding it impossible to lose ONE pound a week on??? because i will do whatever it takes. i am already eating only 500 cals a day every other day. the scales have said the same for 5 weeks. i lost that 8 pounds in 5 days. they have not budged since then. so after 2 weeks i went up to 3 fasts a week. then after another one i started to do ADF no i am scared to eat at all. i am pretty sure i don’t eat over my TDEE and i know i don’t eat over my 500. i am sure i am doing everything right so what the cluck is going on! i have become very distressed about this recently. a spectacular start then NOTHING. for 5 weeks.
so how do you guys lose 2 pounds per week? do tell. i will do it. then be happy again. it’s been weeks and it’s becoming another obsessive failure diet.
cheerio 🙂
Hi whyamisoshy I think we have some confusion here perhaps in terms of 5-2 firstly this thread has the aim or objective of losing 2lb which does not mean that just happens week in week out. Secondly fasting 2 days a week at 500cal and eat normally five days a week at best for women maybe 1lb loss great information on the website is available for you here.
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/michael-answers-frequently-asked-questions/
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/tdee-for-the-curious-or-why-dont-i-lose-weight-faster/
“it’s becoming another obsessive failure diet”.
This mindset will need to shift to This is a way of life and not a diet the less you eat the more you lose
Good Luck!
RT
Hi All,
I’ve been away for a few days, catching up with old friends and visiting my Dad. Looking forward to a fast early next week 😀
Amazon,
I heard a few fireworks earlier, enough to set the dogs shivering and looking for places to hide, but wasn’t even vaguely tempted to leave the fireside to look out a window let alone go outside…! In fact, I’ve just signed a UK gov petition…
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/168663
Bah humbug…and it’s not even Christmas 😀
Morning/evening all
Happy, I love fireworks and am always pleased to see them. However for the sake of domestic animals everywhere I hope that once this weekend is over that’ll be it until NYE.
I opened a jar of piccalilli yesterday. OMG I am going to have to stop myself from eating it straight from the jar as it is so good. It will go really well with cold cuts, cheeses and salad during the festive season.
Social events got in the way the last couple of days so my 3rd FD of the week is today. I’m going out for a walk soon while the sky is blue and the sun shining. It is breezy so might be cold but I can cope with that 🙂
I am a very happy tennis fan this weekend as Andy Murray is the new world no 1. He is playing in the final in Paris today which he should win, then there is a week before the World Tour Finals in London. I’m hoping he does well there and ends the season at the top. It’s been a long time coming but he has finally achieved it 😎🎾🎾🎾🎾
Have a good one everybody 😜
In answer to an earlier question, I average 1 kg per week (which i think is just over 2 pounds?). How do I do it? Bloody hard work, between 0-200 calories on a fast day (I try to water fast but if I need something I’ll have lean meat and veg for dinner) and seriusly counting calories on a non fast day. Not estimating, counting and logging. And no chocolate or other treats except on weekends. I don’t , for example, eat chocolate croissants or tea and biscuits every day.
And Jo-jo? You are a star for your inspiration purposes alone.
Hi Elphaba,
You’ve hit the nail on the head, hard work, keeping track of what we eat, making healthy choices and staying under TDEE.
I’ve lost 28lbs in 14 weeks twice while doing 5:2 and it is really tough to be so disciplined every single day. I’m trying to lose 14lbs in the next 7 weeks but I’ve already been de-railed twice this week by social events. I’m going to have to be tougher regarding food choices or I’ll not succeed.
JoJo, I agree, it’s hard and not sustainable long term. For me, I have lots of treats on the weekend. That keeps me going. Also, I still have a fair bit to lose so it’s easier to lose. The best thing about this is that I’ve retrained myself somehow so when I go two weeks not doing the fasting and counting, I tend to maintain. And its so easy to get back to fasting. Previous diets were so restrictive that I would give up fast, and if I fell off the wagon, I stayed off it.
I get through fasting and normal days by telling myself I can be more relaxed on the weekend. They can prize my wine from my cold dead hands!
Morning/evening all,
Cold and very windy this morning.
I finally tackled a kitchen cupboard that I’ve been ignoring for far too long. You know, the one where every time it is opened it spills contents onto the floor 😝😬😖 It is supposed to contain the tool box and small gardening tools etc but also contained all manner of junk that had been shoved out of the way over the years.
I now have a black bag full of rubbish and a tidy cupboard.
The other side contains a fitted slide-out rubbish bin which is falling apart after 16 years of abuse 😉 I looked on-line for a replacement and my namesake sells them so a brand new one is on its way.
I also tidied one of my food cupboards. I intend to work my way through them prior to re-decorating the kitchen.
I am aiming for 2lbs per week between my return from holiday and mid December. It is going well so far and that is because I’ve been so busy. The cupboard clearing is a great distraction and now I’ve started I’m keen to get every single one clean and tidy.
Have a good one everybody 😜
Hi Why
I write to endorse what RT says, that this is not a weight loss diet. It is a way of life. I began 5:2 after seeing the documentary and reading Michael Mosleys and Mimi Spencer’s book. I began 5:2 for health reasons, as my dad had Alzheimer’s and fasting is good for the brain. Also my brother has type 2 diabetes, and losing weight is helpful in not developing that. I also thought that I would lose some weight. In the end I lost 17 kg in six months.
So for me this was a way of life, WOL, from the beginning and the weight loss was a boosting side effect. From reading many posts on many different threads, I can see that those people who adopt this as a WOL have a greater success rate than those who use it purely as a weight loss. If you focus on rapid weight loss, then you are looking at unattainable goals.
None of this is easy. We all need mental reasons why we are adopting a new way of eating. In the past we have all eaten too much, and way too much of what should be treat foods. Otherwise we wouldn’t be in this situation. Learning to like healthy foods such as full fat white yogurt and a few nuts, chia and berries instead of any form of sugar and flour dessert is one of the tricks to losing weight.
You have stated that your goal is long term weight loss. If so, then long term change needs to happen with the portion size of what you eat. If you have any slim friends, watch how and what they eat. You will find that they focus on a bit of protein and lots of salads or vegetables. When we eat brunch together, my slim fit friends eat a poached egg and some mushrooms and spinach or smashed avocado for a treat. They exercise each day for their health, not weight loss. When confronted with a cafe menu or a buffet, they eat a small amount of protein and lots of vegetables or salads. Plus a lovely coffee.
I lost 17 kg (37lb) in six months after starting 5:2 and I lost it in major steps and stairs, losing nothing for 3-4 weeks at a time. I didn’t have goals except to stick with the regular 5:2 and eat healthier foods. I weighed each morning and I recorded exactly what I ate. In this way I came to realise that every time I had a day with no white food or processed food, then I would maintain or lose weight. Every time I ate white food or,processed food, I would gain weight. I wouldn’t have dreamt of only eating 500 calories every second day. This is not 5:2 as set out by Dr Mosley.
It is important to learn to stick with fasting on 400-500 calories a day for the two days a week, until it becomes second nature. I prefer my fast days as I have way more energy and accomplish so many things on a fast day.
To speed up weight loss, many of us have found that giving up white foods, that is, no processed food, no rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, desserts assists in this process. Once you have restarted the weight loss, you can have a slice of bread or whatever your treat is on a non fast day. This is not 5:2 but combined with fasting regularly it produces results.
With eating 500 calories every second day, you are really on an old fashioned calorie restriction diet. It is not 5:2. And it won’t be sustainable as a lifestyle. Most likely you will give up and blame 5:2. If you are serious about your long term health and weight, then you have to find the way that 5:2 can work for you. Go back to basic 5:2 and learn what foods suit your body. Regain your natural appetite and keep moving.
All the best, Bay
Amazon, I’m going to make some more piccalilli this weekend I think, so I can stock Dad up with festive cold cuts, cheeses and pie accompaniment. It’s too good not to share…although not the first batch…!
Cold here today too, and with a yellow warning for snow tomorrow and Wednesday! All of a sudden it’s winter ❄️🌨☃️
I fasted today, but it was hard to keep warm. What I need is less sitting at the computer and more spring cleaning!
One of the issues with fasting for our new fast trackers that bothers me is the day after the fast day. I think rather than flag a green light to graze and feast all day we need even more restraint and show greater due care and certainly use an orange light show caution. Perhaps suggesting 5-2 is you fast for 2 days and eat “normally” for 5 days needs more explanation or the EODD “eat whatever you want the next day” which is where the pleasure trap lies “cut back today – cut loose tomorrow!!” or the LCHF mantra of “eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full” also puts the pressure on the will power so over eating on a non-fast day is where yfee comes un stuck she has nailed the 500cal fast day quite well this time but will need more awareness of the next day. If anyone else is struggling this information may be very helpful.
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/tdee-for-the-curious-or-why-dont-i-lose-weight-faster/
I am her coach so step 1) Was to get the fast day bedded down and we have now so time to gently put the brakes on the non-fast day TDEE has been adjusted to goal weight next step We are all built differently I prefer for example to have 0 calories on a fast day I follow the fast5 and 19/5. My work is a great structure for this Mon-Fri as I do not have anything to eat before 3pm each work day and 8pm the eating window is shut.
I am quite happily full of zen 😆 water , black coffee and green tea I have given my diet coke and pepsi max fix the flick now !! Saturday and Sunday I enjoy the option of just go with the flow with LCHF. This is my way of life or rhythm of life thanks Purple.
Eat Fast & Live Longer
Peace RT
Totally agree, RT. 🎉🎉😄😄
I believe that many people haven’t adjusted to their non fast days and eat above their TDEE without realising it. I found it essential to record everything I ate or drank. Otherwise I would eat over my goal TDEE without noticing.
Well done in giving artificially sweetened drinks the flick. I believe they interfere with the body’s ability to regulate its natural appetite.
Cheers, Bay. 🌺🌺
Morning/evening all,
A cold, frosty and sunny morning here.
I agree with everyone regarding non FDs, it is so easy to undo all the good work by overeating. When I had a lot of weight to lose I didn’t have any issues but now I have to pay attention as my body needs less fuel. Constant vigilance is required which I’m hoping will eventually become a habit.
The change to winter weather is making FDs more challenging so the jar of Bovril is back in action as a mugful helps fill me up and the saltiness makes it more satisfying.
I’m also working on narrowing my eating window on non FDs. It isn’t something I want to do forever as it isn’t very sociable but it is a useful tool in keeping under TDEE.
Gym this morning and I’m looking forward to it.
Have a good one everybody 😜
PS, every time I go into the kitchen I open the door to my pristine cupboard.
How sad is that 😄😛
Hello Fasters
Yes the non-FD have been have been my downfall lately and it’s a timely reminder from bay Purple RT! I have let my BMI go up to 30 again by the non-FD overeat.
It’s snowing here in the south of France(at 1000m), but it’s not settling luckily. It’s good to be warm at home for a while and since this is the first coolish weather we’ve had for a few years, I getting out wool to knit for the grandies. Wee Oliver will look lovely in a yellow and orange striped pullover.
I am a bit of a lurker at present as I can’t get the messages on my regular email account since being locked out of it.
I must do something today about that.
Happy Fasting
xx Wiwi
Morning/evening all
What have the Americans done to the rest of the world? Woeds fail me…..
It has rained all night and is still doing so, which is a good thing as there has been barely any rainfall here in the past few weeks and everywhere was looking very dry.
Another date at the gym this morning but I’ll need a blindfold as Trump’s smug face will be all over the bank of TVs on the wall 😮
Jo, I’m re-thinking food free FDs n this weather as keeping warm is difficult enough on 500 calories.
Have a good one everybody 😜
I want to crawl into a hole and stay there.
Apparently according to FB, Canadian immigration sites are blocked today.
As Purple said Brexit trump and …….
I am happy to say it snowed overnight enough for the stuff to settle to a depth of 8cm.
I’ll be walking on the treadmill only this morning and remain in my hole.
It’s a fast day today and as Teresa May would say:
No breakfast means no Breakfast.
Enjoy your Thursday fast, RT. Glad it’s beautiful spring weather in SA:
My Wednesday fast has gone well. Pumpkin soup mainly, and a 2 hour window of eaing.
No outside walking as it is too snowy, but 2 fast kilometres on the treadmill(only 3200 steps)
Hopefully tomorrow back out of the obese range to BMI 29
Happy Fasting.
Wiwi
Morning/evening all,
Jo
You know I’m not one for jumping on the scales evey five minutes, and we are only halfway through the second week. I don’t need them to tell me if I’ve kept to my plan or not and I would rather work hard for a few weeks and then weigh myself.
It’s a cold and overcast day and I feel like going back to bed but am trying to convince myself to get out and do something.
FD today and I’ve got veg chilli to look forward to for dinner 🙂
Have a good one everybody 😜
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