Might want to yell a little louder Nama a slow start terrible for Swans 250th but wait the second quarter now and the pies have a slight pulse its
game on 😉

Mm mm, wine and pizza! Enjoy, Amazon!

Congrats on the new low, Jojo! Keeping that long term downward trend in mind (or even making. A graph like PVE?) can get you through the short term struggles. For my liquid-only I had just my usual morning coffee with about a tablespoon of skim milk, then nothing but water. I am doing it again today, so no food from last night (Wed) at 7 until tomorrow afternoon (Fri) sometime. Aiming for 44 hours again. Going to take it easy today, already got an early run in. Working on finances and records all day…things do pile up!

Have a good one!

Hi Nama, I am doing my very best to have a good time and I do love tennis. We are having some wonderful weather which always lifts the spirits. I have a busy couple of weeks ahead followed by a few days away. I then have nine days at home before going away again 😛 so I need to knuckle down and get some fasts under my belt.

I am so pleased for you that your knees are much improved, fasting and swimming are a good combination for painful joints 🙂

When I did my liquid fast I had milk in my tea and coffee. I am doing it purely from the point of view that it is easier not to eat at all on a FD rather than not having any calories.

Hi Jojo,

I think the key to a successful liquid only is to keep busy but not do too much so a swim would be good if you don’t go too mad. I’ve turned my swimming into a cool down and stretching exercise after the gym and I concentrate on stretching my whole body with every stroke rather than trying to be the fastest person in the pool. I find it really relaxing.

It is great to see Jamie Murray and John Peers in the Wimbledon doubles final as they’ve been playing together for three years now and this is their first slam final. It also bodes well for the Davis Cup match between GB and France next weekend as Jamie is part of the team.

Hi gang
I thought you might find this old post from the Maintenance thread from Franfit in May 14 interesting:

“I personally avoid starches on fast days, and I’m currently reading “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet” by Nina Teicholz, which is quite instructive about the whole history of the official low-fat craze. In this particular study, long-term maintainers seemed to be averaging about 25% of their calories from fat, but who knows how many more people might be long-term maintainers if the low-fat dogma was not so prevalent? Probably not too many intermittent fasters in the sample, either, if everyone is eating breakfast (which, incidentally, far from all successful maintainers were doing). I have no argument with staying physically active, eating few calories, monitoring my weight, and taking action if I regain even a little, instead of waiting until I gain 5 pounds to do something about it. One thing that seemed interesting, more long-term maintainers seemed to eat pretty much the same way whether or not it was a weekend or holiday (this is what they meant by “maintaining a consistent eating pattern”). I would guess that a person would do best maintaining pretty much the same way they lost the weight, whether that was eating the same every day, or planning lower calorie days during the week to make up for excess calories consumed while socializing on weekends”

Have a good weekend P

Forgot to add I drink bovril and water too on my fast days xx

Thanks for the good advice from our old friend Franfit, PVE. Experience is the best teacher.

RT, thanks for the smiles!

I’ve made it through the hardest part of this fasting period, and will be heading to bed soon. I kept busy organizing finances and then went out for a little shopping. all in all, not bad. Hoping to drop another couple of pounds and get further into the 120s where I will remain. Jojo, what I have learned is that liquid fasting (or any fasting) is not a matter of can or can’t, because you absolutely can. It is a matter of will or won’t. Will you?

Looking forward to breaking my fast late tomorrow afternoon with mussels steamed in a wine and tomato broth with chorizo. Yum!

Hi Barata, well done with your new PB, very exciting! Your garden will be gorgeous too, I love daphne and freesias. Daphne flowers in winter here, mine is out at the moment and the kitchen smells lovely.

Thanks from me for the Friday Funnies too RT, very amusing!! Needed cheering after our 3 point loss…

Freezing here again, taken to Purple’s trick of wearing the snow jacket inside! Sleeveless one is very comfy and I can fit an apron over it when cooking! Fasting today so no fuel to burn to warm me up. We are going away for four days so may go AWOL from the forum … don’t worry Happy, I am not taking the Mandolin! I am taking my new Travel Scales I got on-line that were delivered this morning though, another Purple trick I copied!

I do hope your Friday fast goes well Jojo. If not, at least you have given it your best shot and will know if it is doable for you.

Have a great weekend all, Cheers xx

Good morning/evening all

Life seems to have been whizzing by again and I haven’t had chance to post for a while.

We have been in Wales for a few days and are enjoying some sunny, if rather breezy, weather.

Yes Purple, you are right about the white paint being splattered everywhere. I’ve been doing a bit more on an old nest of tabes and I was banished to the garage yesterday. We went shopping afterwards and at the checkout I noticed white spots all up my arm – it looked very odd!

Wise words coming out of the thread this morning – absolutely right, whatever we do is down to personal choice. I’m afraid I chose not to be too careful about calorie counting between fast days last week and the scales stayed the same, but I’m a pound down this morning, so pleased with that.

We have a social few days coming, up so next week might involve a few AFDs, though I’m not sure I would want to do a liquid only fast. Good luck with yours Jojo, I know several have had great success doing it. You’re right – I would love the ‘posh do’ you’re going to! Especially now that I look half decent in clothes – I relish the chance to dress up a bit. I’m sure you will look and feel fabulous. Hope the doc comes back to rent your flat.

Barata – your garden sounds lovely. One of the paths we take to the beach here is wall-to-wall wild roses. They are nearly over now, but the scent has been just heavenly.

Amazon – an exciting Wimbledon Weekend for you! Your walk inKew Gardens followed by wine and pizza sounded like the ideal day – and just sums up how flexible this WOL can be, enjoying our lives without feeling guilty or deprived when we eat foods that would otherwise be banished.

Nice to ‘see’ some new faces here. Do keep in touch and tell us about your progress. This thread consists of a great bunch of experienced and successful 5:2 Fasters and you will get all the advice and support you need.

Thanks for giving us a smiley start to the day, RT.

Hi to all and have a good weekend. Stay warm down South!

Smiffy x

Sounds like a lovely day for you tomorrow, Amazon. Enjoy the tennis. Just wish it wasn’t at such an ungodly hour for us in the Antipodes. Must set the recorder.

Love the slippers story 🙂 Aren’t we all odd !!

Ply,

Are you using Amazon’s keyboard this morning…?!

I too hope Sniffing has a good weekend.

Not sure about being ungrateful for slippers though… 🙂

I’m getting better with the on screen keyboard……..

My stomach is growling at me but I’m not giving in.

I’m aiming for a similar number of hours ply. I know that if I get through today I’ll be fine tomorrow, and so far so good. I’ve not been tempted to open the peanut butter jar or eat a couple of nuts which is good. It is mind over matter and there are many on this website who don’t eat on FDs.
Keep going Jojo, you can do it!

Hiya all . loving all the posts . Love the fluffy slippers lol :).
I have spoiled myself \ a WEE bit today with a choc ice from Ross freezer .

I had my doctors appointment today ( don’t go very often) as I was worried about some lumps . I have had quite a few in the past some removed ( some from breast) but so far all has been well . She wants me to have a biopsy on one just to be sure .
I have kept putting it off but Jim says better knowing than worrying about it , and of course he is right as usual .

had Ross at dentist for filling so now home and relaxing . I am going to have a singing turnip for dinner :)..What is that you ask lol .

You put the turnip ( we call the purple one on outside and golden flesh) turnip or swede . place it in a plate in the microwave as it is with the skin on . cook for about 15 mins then turn it over and cook for about another 15 mins . it WILL whistle you lol. then you can cut the top off and scoop it out . It is AMAZING .

have a great day everyone

love you all

Wee xx

Coffee water water coffee coffee water water…

No indeed Amazon, 10th final but not 10th win!

Jojo, I like your spirit! I can and I will! Go girl. If you absolutely hate it, you never have to do it again, but at least you’ll know!

Wee, Jim is definitely right! If it’s nothing, you need to know so you can stop worrying. If it’s something, you need to know so you can deal with it and stop worrying!

I read a relevant quote recently… Worrying doesn’t rob tomorrow of it’s sorrow, only today of it’s joy.

Interesting whistling turnip recipe! I’d call it a swede, but I imagine it would be tasty! I grow them and often have swede mash instead of spud, and also bake them (not whole though! They can be the size of footballs!)

Morning everyone, icy weather here today with additional icy winds making it feel even colder. A tiny window of sunshine but can see the next rain band coming 🙂

Glad to hear everyones successes of either losses or completing a personal challenge.

Love the one liners RT always enjoy a good chuckle 🙂

Had eldest grandie stay over last night, he is such a treasure to have around, we have been playing a trivia game and he knows quite a few answers but asks me how come I know so many of the answers, I can honestly say through reading and learning throughout my life.

Have to run, chat later 🙂

Jojo,

Well done on the liquid fast. Hope you slept OK.

Splashed and fell in? Thought you were going for a swim…!

Hello all.

Well done Jojo, 3rd time lucky! Dont give me credit for the fluid fast days, I got the idea from Wiwi! I know RT has been doing it too, but would never have attempted to follow his lead…our own 007 pushes it a bit further than I ever could. But when Wiwi talked about it and succeeded, I thought, now there is someone closer to my ‘demographic’ – if she can do it, so can I! I copied Wiwi with the 18/6 too, she is the female trailblazer! And of course I saw Ply’s success too, so dont give me credit!

After completing 2 weeks of 4:3 with no food on fast days, I have a new PB 3kgs lower, so although tough at times, very worthwhile. With being away from home for 4 days, I may not keep up this pace, too many restaurant dinners coming up! I will def do 18/5 though to compensate, plus fast at least Mon and Wed.
My travel scales arrived in time and they are travelling with me – they work brilliantly. I compared them to my (extremely accurate) home ones and they are spot on, so they will keep me accountable. Jojo, I suggest you get some for your big trip. They may help you to keep on track, 3 months is a long time!

RT I am interested that you are still fasting so fiercely (2 B2B’s/week) when I thought you had gotten to goal. Don’t go anorexic on us, its not a good look!

How lovely to have your grandson stay AO, such special time. They grow up far too quickly!
Cheers all xx

Great work Jojo & Ply! Jojo I got a brand called Petit Mignon, followed Purples lead again! I figured she had road tested them enough. They cost $54 Aus $ plus a bit of postage, they are brilliant. Japanese. My enginineer husband very impressed with them.