Thanks EFB fast friends I recommend it to you all take a chance to recapture how it all began and for me now with 20kg gone I am seeing some things I haven’t seen for quite some time 😉 AO loved the visual of the bunnies hhmmm 😆 Nama we had a Fleetwood Mac CD playing in the car on the way home so cool those rifts beats and tunes “don’t stop thinking about tomorrow” a favourite of mine I think you would be a fan of them as well I suspect 😯 and things turn out the best for people who make the best of the way things turn out. Amazon our girl Sam struggled all match but gathered confidence and gradually gained the upper hand 6-4 6-1 the score line perhaps flattering the quality of the match but winners are grinners nevertheless
Peace RT

Wow! RT. Wow! Go wyfee! 😉 three cheers to you both. Bay 🙂

RT if we are going to avoid diet talk by discussing music, don’t get me started! Yes you are correct, I love Fleetwood Mac, and Eric Clapton (Layla), and Sting, and anything Beatles, John Lennon or George Harrison, Eagles, heck I even love ABBA and Willie Nelson! A big favourite is Mark Knopflers Wild Theme from Local Hero, never get sick of that. But I also love Sarah Brightman and Gurrumundal, impossible to pick an overall favourite….. Then there is anything on a sax! Sure is a good way to enjoy a long drive!

Thanks for the tip Samm

Well my first fast day went ok, no real hunger pangs and I enjoyed my chicken and rather large quantity of broccoli last evening.

Stayed within 600 cal so happy. with that.

On Thursday I will try eating breakfast and dinner rather than lunch and dinner, see how that goes I think

Morning all.

I’m still deaf in one ear and have resorted to ear drops. I hope it improves by lunchtime as I’m going to the cinema this afternoon to see “The Imitation Game”
No other ill effects from my exercise session yeasterday which I’m pleased about. I was hoping to go to Pilates this morning but decided that for my first class I need to be able to hear properly, and swimming is out so no gym today.

Hi Purple

I saw Mr Turner and I thought it was a brilliant performance by Timothy Spall. He spent two years learning how to paint so he could play the part. I get the impression that as he aged, Turner was a difficult, argumentative and grumpy man, completely obsessed with his art. The growling put me in mind of a bear 😆

I’ve not seen Sherlock Holmes so hadn’t heard of Cumberbatch untill I saw the trailer for the film. It is my friends choice of film as we take turns. She wasn’t impressed with Birdman (I loved it) and I wouldn’t have chosen this film but I expect I’ll enjoy it.

I’ve had problems with my ears on and off since I was a teenager, and every so often I have this problem, which is more to do with a wax buildup and can be very uncomfortable. I am going to buy some earplugs for swimming.

Hi Purple

Fasted today and lasted 22.5 hours on one cup of coffee and water. Had a piece of spicy lemon chicken for dinner. Then no food until tomorrow morning. Shrinking again and most of the Christmas pudge is now gone. 😆

Cheers, Bay

The one advantage of being temporarily hard of hearing is that I usually find the cinema soundtrack too loud, so it should be perfect today 🙂

Well done Nama, it feels so good doesn’t it!

Bay, it must feel wonderful to be so in control of your weight. I am very much looking forward to maintenance.

Hi am new to the 5-2 diet.any recipe for my fasting day would be appreciated

Hi jonesy,

There is a recipe section on this website, and there is also a 5:2 diet recipe book on sale.

Jonesy you will need to get the book or at least a calorie counter of some sort, on line or paper. Concentrate on sticking to 500 cals a day at first and eat foods you enjoy that have high bulk and low calorie. So aim for small serves of protein to satisfy you with lots of salads/veggies to fill you up. Soup is great for this if you avoid starchy veg like potatoes. Also, drink lots of water to keep hydrated. And keep at it as it takes a bit of getting used to but eventually gets much easier. There is a recipe section on these forums. Good luck.

Hi Ladies

Well done Weemam…. So after falling off the wagon yesterday I am back on track and feeling good… My first Fast Day has gone well today. A busy work day and yoga lesson at 2ish so feeling quite proud of myself…

I am assuming tea with a splash of milk is OK or is everyone here water and fruit tea purists on fast days. Patience please I am new at this. How frequently do you weigh yourselves I was planning on doing it the morning after second fast day .. but curiosity might get the better of me tomorrow.

Hardest hurdle to come – avoiding the glass of wine…! Good book and plenty of water on standby.

Hello everyone new, and”old hands”.
Thought I had better update as I haven’t for a while.Not losing any more weight at the moment, on a bit of a plateau I think. Been eating very well though!! There was lots of left over Christmas goodies to get rid of which I have managed to mostly give away, but I must admit that I have had the odd nibble of shortbread. Love it!!!!! I’m glad to be back on the straight and narrow again,OH and I have been doing 2 fasts a week except for Christmas week when we only managed 1day. Still feeling positive though as I think we would be battling weight increases rather than a level weight reading. Would love to lose another stone, I think it may take a while, but we are feeling healthier.
Good fasting and feasting everyone.
WN.

Thanks – everyone some great feedback here…

Good morning one and all fellow fasters.

RT what a classic … I must admit that 80% of what you listed are things I dislike, never liked the arches or burgers are better (only the hot choc fudge sundae – one every 2 or 3 months – have had 2 since starting this WOE), nor salad dressings/mayonnaise, however pasta, pizza, pie, crackling yes please 😆 so as you will see I love a mix of most food types but for me it’s always been portion control which I’m now (usually) getting under control and finding it easier and easier each day.

Amazon if ears are no better today please get them checked out as they could end up getting an infection.

WN good to hear from you … if you’re not losing check that you’re counting those pesky calories correctly, particularly on FD’s (work down to 400 on these days). I was barely losing weight for a time until I read from others on here about working out what your GOAL weight TDEE and BMR will be and on non-FD’s eating within that range and this is giving results.

Wee good to hear from you too, glad to hear you’re getting the compliments now, that’s awesome 😀

I think Smiffy must be out of signal range again, hope all is going well for her.

Catch up later, have to run (figuratively that is). AO

Hi fts
On the phone, so I’ll have to remember all the posts to reply:
Poor Ply. You’ll shock your body into getting better! Get well soon.
RT..I HAD to read that list quickly. Lucky I’m not fasting. I AM a savoury eater too.
Bay, can’t imagine you gained pudge 😉 Well done Nama on your 12 kg 🙂 and excellent dietary advice for the newies….Welcome people. Follow the good suggestions.
A & J, my pool is a plunge pool with a swim jet, so judging the end is tricky with backstroke. ..I have to be in the sweet spot between hitting the end or in the turbulence. Excellent exercise and dangerous! !!
Tiny Wee, take the compliment! I’m sure they meant it. We know the effort you have put in to get there:)
Ok. Memory has run out. Sorry to those I’ve missed. As old Mr Grace used to say “You’ve all done very well” 😆
Happy days all. P x
ps Just learnt something. ..if you hit the wrong thing and lose your post, hit the ‘go back button’ on your phone and voila, it’s back!

Nicky nicky08 Emel comespring and Aussie O in South Australia Nama & Keirra in Victoria Bay in ACT PVE in NSW WiWi & Barata in NZ and Jojo SAMM HappyNow Amazon Herm Lizzy Ply Tartan lass Smiffy Lor_PA and Hello World (You know Who You) 😆
The forum is gaining losers 😉 daily I need to take stock and welcome aboard the fast tracking train Izzy2015 jonesy1 Smartsmart msmfb hang on it can be a bumpy ride 😆 bay 22.5 hrs on a cup coffee and water and loved it im quite sure good going by you,great to hear from you ply sorry you’re in the sick bay but every cloud has a silver lining I’m sure and yes I do get a tad carried away I know always have always will but ill slow down on the next novel 😳 AO hot chocolate fudge sundae they even have those 🙄 😆 😳 jojo you are the leader I have shamelessly copied and pasted your game plan and play book im on the 4-3 also but I have switched it up one hour or I just followed the leader YOU 😉 19/5 3pm to 9pm daily not harsh but determined good stuff and PVE you did say one time give me a glass a wine over a piece of cake anytime so I knew you were on the savoury tasty side then 😆
May the Fast Force Be With Us All
Peace RT

Hi all,

Oh Ply so sorry you are miserable, the flu is awful. Hope you recover soon.

RT I had planned to water the garden first thing this morning, thus pushing breakfast out later, but after reading your confession post, I now feel very hungry! Chips and twisties I can easily pass, but the fat on the lamb chops! Or the crackling on the pork!

I read an interesting comment on another thread last night. The poster noted that they really only delighted in the first one or two mouthfuls of a “forbidden” treat. The initial pleasure was intense but could not be captured when continuing to eat it. This person suggested just a few mouthfuls of whatever we craved (on a feed day) would be enough to satisfy. I found this concept interesting.

Cheers all! X

I’m in the savoury camp also RT!

Bay, I’m impressed with your fast lengths. I did 19 hours (and as many minutes as it took to make hummus…) today. Think part of my problem is sitting at a desk. I’ll have to try again at the weekend when I’m on the move.

I’m definitely more weak willed now I’m maintaining than I was when 5:2ing properly.

Hi everyone.
I’m up at silly o’clock to watch Andy Murray at the AO in Melbourne.
My ear problem is wax, nothing more nothing less, and the drops will sort it out, it just takes a few days. Thanks everyone for your concern, it is appreciated.
My weakness is food, sweet or savoury makes no difference, I love eating, but I don’t do junk food or takeaways, and a glass of wine always goes down well.
For now it is a mug of tea and a glass of water as today will be a FD. I’ll be going back to bed after the match.

It’s OK RT, I always do this. When I was working I used to go to bed at 6pm, get up at midnight and watch tennis all night and then go to work!

Nama
Aldi in the states are not big box stores, rather like generic off brands that’s are about 20% cheaper than national brands. Still the same food grade though. Grade A fancy.
I get most of my foods there that don’t get delivered . Because it’s quick and cheap in very small space.
Nuts,spices, and dried fruits as well as well as some fresh produce.

The other store I go to specializes in organic foods. The rest I have delivered from a delivery service. I know it’s seems silly to order groceries online for home delivery, but I seem to but things I don’t need and spend more than budget. Whereas if I put in the online order , I first take stock of my pantry, then just nearly copy and paste the order with a few changes to quantities. It takes about 5. Mins. I never over spend or get what I don’t really need. Going through the delivery service costs $10 but I make up for it by looking through the weekly store ads.

Keeps me out of the stores , I have delivery set up for Saturday mornings. I spend most of the mornings making foods that I freeze into measured out batches of 250 and 500 . I believe this also helps me stay on top of the chore of measuring and counting , but not so much time also going to the stores. I figure it gives me time to go to the gym and stop off at aldi or the organic store if I need to. Though I feel it’s the most important thing in my life- Diet and exercise, I dont need to spend more than 2hours a day doing food prep and exercise. And since I started working I the ware house most of my time to exercise is done while on the clock. By increasing my neat and have the shopping by delivery service. It goes by like clockwork.

Hi Purple and SAMM,

Re shopping for food… I also hate it but also make lists and try to streamline it. I get lots at Costco every 3 months or so plus weekly trips to Aldi and weekly market shop for fresh fruit, veg, seafood and chicken. I love Aldi cos they are all the same layout and (if I don’t allow myself to browse in their non food section,)can get in and out in 15 mins. I try to avoid the big boys that almost have a duopoly here (Coles & Woolworths), as I think they screw the suppliers. I have been tempted with on line shopping, have tried it but not ready for it, maybe when I am infirm and can’t drive! When the kids finally leave I expect to do much less food shopping, they are like a plague of locusts at times!

Purple I am fasting today and met a friend for “lunch” and ended up in a food court! I had a pot of green tea and she had some fruit from her bag! It certainly is inspiring to see all those poor people guzzling all that terrible food. That sounds really smug. It’s not meant to be, they seem to be enjoying themselves.

Purple I agree about Aldi stuff being largely imported and I am sure you are right about them screwing suppliers too, just an excuse I give myself to avoid being sucked into the vortex of the bigger shops! Every time I go in there it ends up costing me $300!