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I have eaten a lot less this week and have been cold every day! So I just put on a few more layers and added a scarf to most outfits. Hopefully I will see the benefits on the scale tomorrow. Feeling good that I resisted alcohol in the pub tonight, dry January continues and I even passed up the curry special for a low calorie chicken salad.
Thanks for the chuckles RT, the old ones are the best!
Jo,
Maybe you’d actually benefit from fasting? It’s when the body repairs itself after all, so might actually help you stop feeling rough!
P, I’ve also experienced the benefit of being cold on a fast day… on the very rare hot days we have in northern England!
Cold and frosty here today and we will see the sun again. Two consecutive days…I can’t remember the last time that happened!
No fasting for me. I appear to have repaired Christmas, and can now settle back to 6:1.
Have a good one all.
Enjoy the sun girls. π
Jo, I agree with Happy. Fasting helps heal the body. We all need regular fasts to allow our cells to repair. I did not gain weight while away over Christmas but I still do regular fasts to keep healthy and my eating on track.
Sorry you are jet lagged. I had it the last time I flew home, but this time I made sure I was awake, with the blind open to let the sun in, during Australia’s daytime, to adjust my clock, and it worked. Our sleep patterns are back to normal. P βΊ
I seem to have had the same benefit. Usually I get a couple of colds, but last winter it was just one mild one. On the other hand, the non-fasters in the household also had a gentle winter in that respect, so we need a longer trial (of two, now π )
Enjoy your weekend, all. Off to Aus tomorrow to catch up with children and grandchildren, including the newest π
Hi JoJo, From my experience Jet lag is less severe if you travel WITH the earths rotation then if you fly against it. Flying from UK to OZ would be easier then Flying back. I used to travel 150k-200k global air miles per year and I learned this information early in my business. I would go out of my way to purchase ’round-the-world’ tickets just so I could keep flying forward. Lots n lots of water and force yourself to stay awake when it’s daylight. OR if you have one nearby FLOAT in a ‘floatation tank’…jetlag gone instantly!! and its SOOOO lovely on the body and mind.
On another subject, I only today realized my scales are kaput and when I step on them 2x-3x in a row they produce a different weight each time by as much as nearly two pounds. I was so shocked that I quickly went to town and I weighed myself on my Veterinarians digital animal scales today and to my total unhappiness I weigh exactly 1-kg more than I thought I weighed when I started this program. I’m shattered and deeply disappointed. Shoot, shoot, shoot!
So I guess I just start again as if today is the first day and consider the last 3-weeks as just a practice run, perhaps bit of pre-training if you will? …. I guess. It’s a better train of thought then thinking I’m a stupid goose!… I’ll keep the same target date just work harder achieving my goal! Maybe do 4:3 for a while….?
I shop at the fish and farmers market every Saturday morning so I’ll continue to use their scales as they ARE (gulp) accurate. Well that’s life from the Algarve today, they sun is shining and warm and I didn’t wake up as a bride of ISIS so this is a good day.
Thanks for that, Amazon, looks like a fascinating read, from the material on the website. It confirms what we are all learning, about gut microbiomes and processed food. Now, if I could just convince myself that icecream is a processed food…
Brilliant day, getting up to 27 degrees here in Wellington, no wind, almost a shame to leave it for Sydney. I love the time when all the to-do list is ticked off, and we can relax before travel. Cat in cattery, swimming gear packed, sunscreen ditto, can’t wait. π
Good to be here and reading all the wonderful posts. I too have not had a cold since I started 5:2 last March. I usually have one in October and January. So far so good, everyone else has in house had at least 1.
I am starting another 6 weeks of no sugar starting tomorrow, taking measurements on Tuesday at the gym.
Take care everyone
Morning/evening all,
I was reading the weekend newspaper supplement yesterday and there was an article about the increasing number of the population suffering from intestinal problems and it included a couple of quotes from Prof Spector which got me thinking and it mentioned his latest book, so I bought the Kindle version and started reading. I couldn’t put it down, but I intend to read it again as there was so much information that I couldn’t possibly take it all in, It included a chapter that will put most people off diet drinks!
Prof Spector has spent most of his career researching the differences between us by long term studies of twins, and has written several books.
It is a cold morning and everywhere has a light dusting of snow which is melting as I type.
The countdown to Cambodia begins and I need to make final decisions about what I’m taking and what stays in the wardrobe.
It’s a tough life……. π
Have a good one everybody π
Thanks for the link Amazon, looks like an interesting read. Here is an article my husband spotted, much more simplistic in style, but some interesting points: http://www.vox.com/2016/1/14/10760622/nutrition-science-complicated
Spent a good fast day in the garden today, mostly deadheading about a zillion agapanthus! Also got some sugar cane mulch around some trees and shrubs – a bit late but still plenty more hot weather to come. Fasting is so easy for me when I am gardening, maybe I should stay out there every day!
I hope your jetlag settles soon Jojo, very unpleasant! Our bodies are creatures of habit! But I do agree re the flying ‘with’ the earth’s rotation – every time I have experienced a long flight, that rule has applied. I can never sleep on a plane either (legs wont fit!), so always end up overtired as well. Ah, the price of holidays!
Hi Jojo,
I saw Lincoln when it first came out and thought it an excellent film. It is a dramatisation of a piece of history and IMHO very well executed.
I think it is more your illness than change of climate that is causing you problems as I adapted to winter very quickly after two months in Australia at the hottest time of their year.
Have you looked at the NHS website regarding diet as I don’t remember seeing any contra-indications for tea or coffee, and surely skimmed milk would be OK in small amounts. What you need to avoid is a large amount of fat in one sitting which would cause a major contraction of the gall bladder. Small amounts of fat should be fine but you’ll need to try it and see if it affects you or not but I really can’t imagine that a dash of semi skimmed in tea or coffee would cause a problem. I would think the same goes for spices, try a little bit and see if it causes problems.
Take a look at this http://www.lnds.nhs.uk/library/dietarymanagementofgallstonesa4.pdf
Hello everyone, I am Pranayama. My name is composed of two Sanskrit words, prΔαΉa, meaning life force or breath, and ayΔma, to extend or draw out.
I have been following you on this forum for a couple of months. You have all been incredibly inspirational and encouraging. The information you so generously share has been so helpful. You helped me to avoid gaining weight since I began reading and learning more about this wol, even over the difficult (for me) holiday season.
This seemed like a good time to check in and participate as I begin fasting in earnest so that I can lose about a stone and a half.
I am from the USA (midwest), and a wife, mother and grandmother. I retired from my job almost two years ago. After retirement, I started taking yoga after many years away from the practice, became certified as a yoga instructor, and now teach yoga to active older adults. I canβt even describe how happy I am with my yoga practice and classes.
Ironically, even with the activity I have embraced (I also teach a weekly water aerobics class for active older adults, and I work out regularly at my gym) I have slowly gained about 20 pounds and find that I currently am at the highest weight of my life.
I know my body will thank me for giving my knees and ankles less weight to carry. I know I will be more flexible in my yoga practice if I carry less weight. I know I will feel great in a few months when I can once again wear some of my favorite summer clothes.
My plan is to fast on Mondays and Thursdays, eat sensibly on the other days, post my progress, and perhaps someday help someone else the way you have helped me. Thanks for reading this intro. Hope everyone is enjoying/has enjoyed a beautiful Sunday.
Oh, and Pranayama is kind of long. If you refer to me, feel free to shorten my name to Prana. Namaste.
Namaste and welcome Prana,
I am guessing from your name and greeting your family are originally from India.
You’ve come to a great place for support, encouragement, tips, friendship and many other things too. My knees are certainly thanking me for losing weight and I’m not the only one.
I hope that now you’ve introduce yourself you’ll let us know how you are getting on.
Good luck!
Hello Fast Trackers
Nicky Emel and Aussie O in South Australia Nama 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 CakeyWakey Sarah103 HealthCoachB Tessy pen nib Iona72 Pentimento and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) π
Happy Monday fast day fast trackers next 2 days 39 and 39 got my walk on early at the beach this morning something completely different and fair to say such a different experience and mind set tranquil peaceful full on zen really just needed the sandman panel van complete with surf racks and surf board to seal the deal π ok lets get our fast on π
βRemember that reserve of fat you have on your body already and realise you actually donβt need food, you just want it.β
βIt is easier to avoid eating than to stop eating once startedβ
Peace RT
Hello to Prana, look forward to hearing about your progress, this forum has helped me enormously, the regular posters are amazing people!
Amazon ~ I have been interested to read about the research of Prof Spector, I will order the book at the library. In the meantime I am following him on Twitter!
I must confess to a very lazy weekend, however eating has been kept in check and I’m still persevering with dry January, it was hard just to have soda water in the pub with a few friends last night!
I will do some light exercise tonight before bed. I am back to work tomorrow and a fast day is planned, salad ready prepared to have late afternoon as I will go from work straight to my book club meeting. Always good to keep busy on FD!
Hi everyone, just hopping in for a minute while at work. Not such a successful weekend, but today has started well … so far 100 calories and just a couple of hours until evening meal of no more than 300 cals. Drinking lots of green tea, only one coffee today (all no milk or sugar), also drinking lots of plain water.
Have to run, chat later π cheers, AO π
Thanks so much for the welcome.
Amazon, I am very interested in the culture of India and in mind body exercise and meditation. I chose my screen name based on those interests, but, alas, am not from India. Jojo, how wonderful that you have such a great background in yoga. I only wish I had continued my yoga practice without the years long gap, but glad I have it now. Iona72, you are right – there are so many amazing people on this forum.
Excited to be fasting today. Very busy morning which should help. I teach a water class and two yoga classes. All are for active older adults, so a little less energetic than regular fitness classes. I usually spend 45 minutes on an elliptical at a medium pace after the water class, and that is my plan today.
Iβm bringing a small portion of a simple fruit salad (fresh pineapple, orange segments and kiwi) to the gym with me. In mid-afternoon back at home I plan to have some cottage cheese followed by dinner tonight of homemade carrot ginger soup. I will stay well-hydrated with lots of water at the gym. I normally drink a lot of green tea and coffee without milk or sugar throughout the rest of the day, and I will certainly be doing that.
Temperature this early morning in the frozen midwest where I live is currently -6F (I think thatβs -21C) going up to a high of 7F, so the more warm drinks the better I think. Good luck to everyone today, fasters and non-fasters alike!
Morning/Evening all,
Home from the gym. Mondays are a bit of a bunfight in the pool so I didn’t bother attempting to swim as it was so crowded. I did my usual hour of cardio and followed it up with some work on the resistance machines and I am tired!
FD today and only a few hours until dinner. I’ve a lot to do at home which should take my mind off food until dinner time.
I am in full pre holiday mode and very excited π€
Have a good one everybody π
Morning all from Melbourne!
Its going to be relatively cool here today – 32 forecast.. slightly more bearable than yesterdays 36! Its hard to imagine you in the Northern Hemisphere being so cold. Amazon when do you leave? You will be having some warmer weather for sure!
Good luck with your fast today Pranayama, sounds like you are well prepared. If you feel a bit lightheaded, drink a big glass of water immediately, it usually helps me if I am busy and forget to drink enough!
I am off for a swim this morning, then food shopping. Fasting today so keeping busy! Maybe some tennis watching later today! Iona I can only remember the Aus Open being in January? I used to go every year, for many years. But it is too hard to get good seats now (unless you know someone!) I would rather watch it on tv than from the back rows. Since the money got more important than the tennis, not only has gambling become an issue, but the real fans have been pushed out by the ‘once a year’ ones with corporate boxes etc. Its a shame because a live game is so much better! And of course it helps to have an Aussie to support – ever since Pat Rafter retired there haven’t been many to be proud of!
Jojo,
You must be feeling better to have been so active all day. Amazing how easy fasting can be when we are busy isn’t it?
I went to bed at 8pm and am now watching Andy Murray π
I am aiming to fast at least three times this week, one done and dusted already.
I also plan to fast on Saturday when I’m travelling.
Nama, I’m really looking forward to some heat and sunshine π
Back to the tennis.
Jo,
‘Oh to live somewhere temperate all year round’. You do! It’s called the UK π
I know a lot of the old hands here already do anyway, but… There was an interesting piece on Trust Me I’m a Doctor about the benefits of restricted feeding windows. Only based on a small study for now, but good to see that there does seem to be a physiological basis for 16:8/ 19:5 etc.
Hi Purple,
I’ve not seen The Dressmaker but it is on my list π I can’t remember who was talking about it.
I’ve been for a long walk in Kew Gardens. Very cold but no breeze and bright sunshine. It was really quiet, not many people about but a lovely day for walking. All the lakes are frozen and the ducks and geese are skating π
We went to our favourite cafΓ© for afternoon tea and to celebrate our birthdays as I’ll be in Cambodia for mine and my friend will be in NZ for hers. We had scones with jam and clotted cream and carrot cake.
They make everything on the premises, their cakes are delicious and not too sweet and their scones are as light as feathers π
Good afternoon from the midwest USA. Hope everyone is having a great day. It is cold but very sunny here.
My fast day yesterday went very well. I was not terribly hungry throughout the day, and I think all of the water, green tea and coffee helped with that. Thanks for the advice Nama.
Today I have had surprisingly little hunger. Since learning about 5:2 I have been happy to skip breakfast most days and I find the later I eat the better. Cottage cheese and some tuna with whole wheat crackers made a good lunch. Dinner later is home made beef barley soup and a slice of baguette.
A problem for me is eating after dinner. I will be trying to refrain from doing that. Iβm also wearing a pedometer so that I can gauge my activity on days Iβm not at the gym. Since I donβt teach a class today, I will be doing my own home yoga practice which will give me some activity as well, although not too many steps.
Amazon, your tea sounded just wonderful. Also, to be able to walk through Kew gardens at will is amazing! My two past trips to London were some of the happiest trips of my life.
Good luck to everyone today, fasters and non-fasters alike! Thanks for being here – I feel supported as I lose these extra pounds.
Hi Purple
I liked the Dressmaker and think that Kate Winslett was very good. However, I know people who can’t stand the caricatures of Australiana. The clothes were wonderful and the storyline was deliberately OTT in the style of Priscilla.
Another FD attempt today. I was going strong yesterday until I made pizza for OH. πππ·π·. Became a single meal day instead. Love your jokes RT.
Cheers, Bay πππππ
Hi everyone ….I read each and every post like you’re long lost friends but so close and familiar that I can just read and not ‘have’ to write an opinion if I’m not so inclined….but such inspiring reading, VERY inspiring…
My FD went to the birds yesterday! Ended up (again) enjoying a wonderful evening of spirited conversation with my sweet-heart over a couple of glasses of ‘vino tinto’ then got up and made us some midnight snacks. The whole day of 405 calories and a brisk 45 minute walk and gardening for a few hours, completely dashed! Shoot!
The last 2-weeks a part of me stepped outside of my regular ‘real life’ self and watched what instigated or motivated me to EAT incorrectly or not eat within my happy-health ‘plan’! One thing saw was sleezy, lazy, bad habits, like me thinking if I WANT to eat whatever it is I’m coveting I just do it because it feels good, or when I get (extremely) stressed in my life like the sudden a fierce fight with my husband/children or a huge problem with business I instantly walk straight to the fridge even still with the phone in one ear and stuff my mouth! WOW, not very interesting. So, I believe that I have some hard self-talking to do and changes to make. I never realized how unconscious and subliminally emotion-based my poor eating habits were. Well now, I didn’t become 13.28 Stone/84.3kg/185lb on a 5’6″(167.5cm) frame by living healthy now did I?
Then I met friends I hadn’t seen in 3-weeks and they exclaimed that I looked smaller and asked if I was on a health program … I was SO pleased and inspired to get back on track. Maybe I need to embrace a bit of mindfulness around food and remember Richards Simmons little motivational statement from about 25 years ago. “What REALLY feels better, finishing that delicious slice of Bavarian Chocolate Cream Cake OR someone coming up to you and saying; “Wow you look SO stunning what’s changed, OMG did you lose weight or something?” I know what would feel better for me….exactly what I heard today…. so I just finished another FD today closer to 560 calories, but today pots of yummy new loose leaf teas I bought in farmers market and green vegetable soup that I enjoy very much….
SO the challenge comes now, as my sweetheart pours himself a glass by the fire,
a fast squall has come up, the wind ‘n rain are blasting the cottage, all is cozy and warm ‘n comfy inside. I have my favourite tea in my favourite mug…the night is young, But I feel strong and even a bit excited about staying disciplined. Adius for a while stay strong, committed and proud of yourself…”May The Force Be With You”
Going to watch Isak Dinesen’s Danish film version of her book ‘Babbetts Feast’ (again) tonight, with my tea….Love that movie!
Hello Fast Trackers
Nicky Emel and Aussie O in South Australia Nama 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 CakeyWakey Sarah103 HealthCoachB Tessy pen nib Iona72 Pentimento and Hello World (You All know Who You ARE) π
Happy hump day fast day well 40 yesterday again and 35 today I watched Lleyton Hewitts match last night powerful and impressive the gladiators style
Blow for blow and the crowd and his family all totally mesmerised and hanging on every shot every line call every eagle eye great stuff.
Ok On a fast day refrain restrain divert and distract. Before you know it, youβve retrained your brain and hungerβs off the menu.
Peace RT
Pentimemto,
I’ve had to work hard on NOT joining OH in a glass of red wine. Luckily (there is a benefit!) I still work and have been able to get into the habit of no wine on a work night. But it’s really hard to maintain while on holiday!
OH weighs 13st, I’m nearer 9 now, and I’ve come to terms with the fact that my fair share of everything is roughly 2/5 to his 3/5…
And not drinking in the week saves empty calories…and money…and my liver…
Good luck finding reasons to resist the temptation!
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