Day 6  yet another blue sky sunny Belfast NFD
I have given myself a good talking to and adopted a new strategy for my many travels. No more excuses. I have to take control. 1 always follow a 16:8 routine and have decided to fast when I’m away to keep the routine.  However I will eat 800 cals instead of my usual 500.  So,  we were out yesterday and OH wanted to buy some lunch. I didn’t want to say ‘I’m fasting’ so I picked the vegetable soup and didn’t eat the wheaten bread. Yesterday evening I ate mindfully and had a slimline tonic with lemon – no gin or wine!  Hopefully I won’t need to reset as dramatically every Monday!
@allie123  Exams are always a stressful time but you seem to have a good strategy. Good luck.
@happymargo am writing this in a wood in a caravan on the shores of Strangford Lough. Woke this morning at 6 am to the rustling of trees and the dawn chorus. Blue skies, lots of walks. I love it! We tow our caravan with our family car. Is your what we would call a ‘motor home’ or camper van? New feet, new season – have a ball!
@ciren2 take care and return when you’re ready.xo
@pashaw so sorry to hear about your hubby. He’s really been through the mill. It must be so hard to keep your own spirits up but your positivity has been amazing!  Thoughts and prayers for his speedy recovery and for you to stay strong are winging their way across the ether. Take care. Xo
Back2thefuture – once when I went to Weight Watchers our leader brought in about 20 lbs of lard wrapped in cling film to show us what we were carrying around.
It was a grounding moment.

Yesterday was a special day. My youngest son has just bought his first house with his lovely girlfriend after many months of being outbid. Property prices in Dublin are soaring, so I’m really glad he finally got there. It brought a lump to my throat to think that my baby has finally grown up!
Sorry for rambling. Have a good day everyone.

Day 6, Germany, NFD

@okeydokey hope you’re fine, how did your FD end yesterday?

@at my TDEE is just 1302 calories, seems to be enough though, never go over it. I don’t like alcohol so I spend my calories on more nuts

@lilymartin I really had to laugh when I read your post

@and… exhale have fun this weekend

Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

Day 6 Notts UK BSD

Where has the sun gone?!!! So cold and windy this morning feels like November. Not raining but according to the forecast will be by the end of next week – great just in time for our holiday, grrrrrrr. Yes not in the most positive mood today, really need to get working to take my mind off it, I could easily eat my way through the fridge and freezer!

Onward & downward (hopefully). Good weekend for everyone out there.

Day 6 Chicago, Illinois USA – NFD

Weekly weigh in 140.75 pounds

Day 5 Florida USA NFD Definitely a challenge to stay under TDEE today with a lunch and a dinner date with friends. I think I did!
Day 6 Florida USA NFD Only a dinner date today so I’m starting the day with an egg white and toast. Gonna manage this day well right out of the gate! Wishing you all a lovely day whether fasting or not. 💪

Hi everyone!

Day 6, Houston USA, NFD

Exam yesterday went well, I am so glad that it’s over! Went to bed quite early last night as I had been up late studying these past five days!

@basyjames: I did B3B FD this week and no headache on 2nd and 3rd FD, in fact I felt much more focused – I think as long as I stay hydrated the headache will subside…
@okeydokey: B3B seems work for me, I feel that it helps to “reset” my appetite, yesterday was NFD and even after exam I did not feel that hungry. I think I will do it Tue-Wed-Thu each week.
@annemarilyn: I am not a Brit but my partner is 😜 I also lived in Sydney then Brisbane (work assignment) for 4 years as well, hence the spelling and the love of some specific food (crisp bread, weet bix, vegemite)…
I sometimes still use the terms “biscuits” for “cookies”, “crisps” for “chips” and “lollies” for “candies” 😂 Really miss Oz as Houston can be rather ‘flat’ at times…

Recap of Day 5 (2nd NFD of the week):

Breakfast:
– Omelette (2 eggs)
– Plain Yoghurt (1/2 of 75-gr cup)
– Black Coffee (1 cup)

Lunch:
– Stir fry beef (150 gr uncooked) with bell peppers (1)
– Brown rice (1 cup cooked)
– Iced Tea with lemon juice from 1 lemon

Snack:
– Granola Bar (1)

Dinner:
– Plain Yoghurt (1/2 cup of 75-gr cup) with cubes of fresh mango (1)

Throughout the day:
– Water (3 litres)

I did some grocery shopping yesterday afternoon and decided NOT to replenish my typical salty snacks (crisps, pretzels, crackers) – I found that not having them in the house these past few days was the best prevention method so I’ll try to go for one more week without them.

I am traveling to Austin shortly and will stay there till tomorrow.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Allie

Day 6 – SW WA USA – NFD

Hooray for the sunshine today after a couple of soppy days!

Yesterday I ended the day with a wonderful banquet at a life-affirming event. It was nice to wear a dress that hadn’t fit last summer. I was also totally energized by the speaker, son of a holocaust survivor. He encouraged us to be life affirmers and help stop the present day holocaust of the vulnerable unborn. I hadn’t realized that more babies have been killed than people in the holocaust.

@scs – I too tend to be an all or nothing type of person. Maybe that’s why FDs are easier & I have to work on NFDs more consciously. May someone be sunshine to you as well in the foggy, soggy time.

@Moganaman – good for you for managing what you eat amidst the dinner dates. The flexibility of this WOL is wonderful.

@allie123 – that makes sense. I’m a Canadian living in the US so sometimes I switch back & forth on terms & spellings.

Day 6 UK NFD
130.8 and 1inch reduced around the middle.

Day 6 – NFD

Last night was a little indulgent – alcohol & nibbles, always a weakness! Hoping I haven’t undone all the effort put in – guess I find out on Monday morning 😊

Day 6 | Alaska | FD

Today is not suppose to be a fast day but I lost control yesterday at a cinco de mayo potluck. I can’t be trusted with chips and queso. I started off pretty controlled but then kept being called back to that blasted pot of cheese all afternoon. So basically grazed on chips and cheese from Noon-4pm. For shame.

I might have been able to avoid a fast day today if I could have just not eaten anything for the rest of the day but we had dinner plans at a friends house that we’ve had planned for the past few weeks and she put a lot of effort in a nice meal, I couldn’t not eat or even eaten sparingly. She made beautiful steaks and a bounty of vegetables. If I wouldn’t have totally lost control earlier, the dinner meal would have been perfect.

So today Im 3 pounds up and disappointed in myself and sad to have to fast today. I usually spread my calories throughout the day but today I’m going to try to water/tea fast until dinner and eat a 6oz lean burger and an apple.

Today I just have to keep busy and forgive myself of my sins. While I’m fasting I think “wow, this really sucks” but once I’m done, I’m like “That wasn’t so bad, this is doable” but I find I’m kind of wishing my life away on fast days.

Good luck to everyone in either their fast or on being controlled.

Day 6 – UK – NFD

Had really bad night sleep last night, feeling headachy and nauseous today. Nausea improves slightly whilst I’m actually eating, so trying to keep it healthy. Hoping a better sleep tonight will sort it out.

Day 6 – Cumbria UK – NFD

I managed to complete my low calorie liquid only FD yesterday breaking my fast this morning with brunch – avocado, poached eggs, sprinkling of feta cheese and a slice of sourdough toast with earl grey tea – was very yummy! I might have just gone over my TDEE for today but not by much so a good day after all……
Weight this morning 54.8kg 😇 despite my terrible evening of over indulgence on Thursday

@pashaw – You have such a positive attitude despite going through such an emotional roller coaster with your OH. Great news that the brain tumour of your OH is under control – I suspect this WOL gives you a certain amount of control and eases the issues that you have no control over – We are your cyber family and are always here for a hug when you need one and to help you stay strong to ensure you look after yourself 💐 just for you x
@pissupoosa – sounds like you need a hug too – hopefully you have time to regroup over the weekend and have some down time to relax 🤗
@rhubarb – Welcome to this WOL – The following link by @simcoeluv might prove helpful and answer a lot of your questions:– https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/
@lilymartin – no apologies required or needed – this forum is here to allow you to express your thoughts freely and vent any frustrations that you may have and thus allowing you to move forward x
@back2thefuture – loved your analogy as to how this group works – so true
@fatrabbit – 💃happy dance time for you
@mia139 @rjw @scs @a.E. @maisie1 and @-Rachel- – great job with the weight loss 💃
@goldensun – big breath in……try to prioritise…….housework can wait – no harm will come……your weekends away sounds like they need to be enjoyed and it should allow you to relax a bit from what sounds like a hectic work schedule. HUGS
@debster251 – sounds like you have a plan – FD can be incorporated into holiday time – just need a bit of planning – I see this WOL as what I do whether I’m on holidays or at home – it’s just what I do and that’s it – my friends and family know this and are all kind enough not to make an issue of it. Enjoy your break in your caravan on the shores of Strangford Lough.
@snowflake56 – you inspire me – if you can do it so can I – Thank You 🌹
@tillysmum – same here, much cooler with a cool breeze but we did get some sunshine! 🌤
@annemarilyn – 💃for fitting into a dress that hadn’t fit last summer
@annnursekirk – please don’t leave the group so early into your journey in this WOL – make sure you drink plenty of water during the day – try having 2 meals out of your 500cal during your FD (if you are a breakfast person then breakfast and evening meal – have lots of vegetables as they have a low calorie count and protein – better for you than processed carbs) On your NFD eat sensibly – healthy foods and reward yourself with something other than food e.g. a pedicure, time out to read that book you wanted to start…..et. We are here for you and the support of checking in daily cannot be overestimated x

For those who are struggling atm please don’t give up – your health is so much more important than this “blip” you are experiencing – we know this WOL works if you give it a chance – remember IT’S NOT A RACE BUT A JOURNEY AND ALL OUR JOURNEYS ARE DIFFERENT AND AT A DIFFERENT PACE BUT WE WILL ALL GET THERE

“LIFE is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to DANCE in the RAIN”

Day 6 – Scotland- NFD

We had a day out in St Andrews with a friend, sunny but a bit cold. Manage to eat a massive portion of a beef buirguignon with pastry lid (looks like a meat pie) served with roasted veg and chips. It was delicious but probably close to my TDDE. No pudding for me, and tonight only a salad with boiled eggs. I wasn’t hungry at all, but wanted to have our family meal together.

Day 6, USA, Missouri Ozarks, NFD

Hello all, I see that my earlier post today didn’t post and I can’t even remember what I said – I know I thanked a couple of posters for their kind comments and encouraging words so let me do so again. I don’t have their names with me right now, but thank you…..While I cannot keep everybody straight as I is such a ‘happening’ place, I do want to send my best to each of you facing struggles, sadness, joys, accomplishments, disappointments, all those things that make up our daily journeys through life. You stories are heard and know that you are not alone.

Today’s weight 142.4, below goal weight of 145.

Did a lot of yard work and housework today, it was perfect weather.

Had a smoothie for breakfast (blueberries, strawberries, bananas, walnuts, and vanilla almond milk) lots of crushed ice so it was a big ole drink! Ate again about three, some leftover pizza that I wasn’t hungry for last night, a handful of white corn torilla chips and a couple Hershey’s kisses. Will have salad and spaghetti with salsa (prefer that to spaghetti sauce) for dinner. Usually have garlic bread with that combo but may not if I am not too hungry.

Headed to the exercise room for a vigorous workout with my big ole jug of water.

To your health, all.

Day 6 MN USA. NFD

D6 / GA, US / NFD

Wrapping up this NFD. Stayed well within my calorie limit of 1800. Walked 5 miles.

Day 6, Pacific NW USA, 164.4 lbs. today, 2 lbs down, after a successful 36 hour liquid FD yesterday which ended this morning with breakfast of eggs, bacon, turkey and avocado scramble and Breve coffee. Followed that with a 6 mile hike then a happy hour sangrita drink then salad and wood fire grilled beef patty for dinner. Will have blueberries if I want anything more through the evening.

@Imrenfrey – so happy to hear you have a too-loose dress 👗

@helenalee – I know I would have a hard time carrying around a pack filled with all the lbs that I lost and that’s why I’m back on this forum to help me keep from putting them back on!

@goldensun – there are 1440 minutes in a day so taking 5 of those minutes to sit, relax and breathe is OK!

@debster251 – it is humbling to visualize our fat reserves. I can easily imagine what a pound of butter looks like and then multiply that, “ew”, as Jimmy Fallon says.

@a.E. – good on you for pulling through!

@okeydokey – very interesting research review, thanks!

@lola907 – please don’t feel shame, floodgates have a way of totally washing us over the brink. I don’t have an answer because I am a total faster or total floodgates-are-open-eater but at least fasting has many side benefits and one of them is as a counter balance to over indulging. The best we can do is to try to learn about why we do what we do and move on and as @at quoted, learn to dance in the rain!

(PS – sorry A.E. and AT, I don’t know why this didn’t submit caps where I can see them when I typed??)

DAY 7 – UK – NFD

Start of week in Cornwall – weather outlook sunshine and no rain!!!! Hope to spend most of the week walking. Will be a struggle not to gain any weight, but am determined!!! We’ll see as have already put on 1lb. this month (HOW!!!!)….
I am really going to have to rethink my diet….sorry ….WOL.
It seems I fast and lose a lb. eat to my tdee on nfd’s and put on 1 lb……not sure yet how I’m going to shift this stubborn 7lbs. But am not going to give in. xx

Day 7 NFD country West Australia 71.6 kgs
And …. yesterday’s FD was a well controlled 470 calories!!! Finally!!!!
Though I did have to drink 2 mugs of vegetable water ( I just strain the water off the vegetables I cook) as my DH hoed into the chicken casserole and veggies I’d cooked for him, followed by dessert and then chocolate.

To all those struggling with this WOL I do suggest you try to stick with it, even if it is just to check in and see how others’ journeys are going.
I’ve been doing it since November 2016 and I NEVER stick to anything. When they handed out stickability I must have been behind the door , as they say, because I usually lose interest or lose heart in things very quickly.
I have found with this WOL that even when things seem pretty pear-shaped and TDEE’s out of control and FD’s ( what is a FD again???!!) have gone to food , and lots of it, it is so worth sticking with the 5:2 lifestyle.
I usually get monstered by ferocious migraines when I do liquid only fasts so have adjusted to staying under 500 calories ( 800 calories if feeling it a bit). Gradually the migraines have improved and yesterday – fasted under 500 calories and … NO headache.
There are so many benefits with this lifestyle – many links provided by others on this forum.
The friendship and sharing are also something I really cherish. So much support, not just for the 5:2 but other issues people are facing or celebrating.
@songbirdme, I too am in a choir, though been pretty AWOL this year. First practice tomorrow and really looking forward to it. I do love to sing.
@pashaw – kudos for such optimism and positivity in the face of such challenges,; hugs and prayers
@metatauta, thanks for the radar love. I managed to account for every single calorie yesterday and not a single one got under the radar. Having to work a bit harder today . The passionfruit cheesecake at lunch kept up it’s siren song until I had a bite ( alright 3 bites!) to silence it.
@annnursekirk – will be very sorry to see you go. As others have already said, maybe you can just read the posts occasionally and know that we are all here for you. I have felt pretty ordinary several times when fasting but stuck with it and am feeling the benefits.
@at and all others who posted supportive posts. Many thanks and much appreciated. I really do think that for me it is the daily posting and accountability that keeps me on track.
You are a wonderful group of people and ‘ I love youse all’ !!
Go well😍

Day 7
West Midlands UK
NFD

Day 7, UK, NFD
Nice day yesterday, but more carbs than usual, though still under TDEE. Feel I need to get back in control of that and more fruit and veg as feeling a bit bloated after 2 higher carb days.
Spent some time with my mam working out how to take in some of my too big clothes which definitely made me feel good.
Love reading everyone’s stories and all the advice on making this ‘diet’ a WOL.

Day 6 UK NFD 🌈
Day 7 UK NFD 🌈

Thanks for the comments about my awful day 4 @at and @flourbaby

I’m just catching up on all posts as I have been away, like to read them all as they help my journey. Xx

Have a good day all.

@ciren2 , don’t give up, I read lots of people give u advice so here’s my two pennies worth, try an hour Fast on day one, if easy go another hour etc, then two, then three, see how far u can get on day one, then day two try and beat that, you build momentum and success can breed success. Give yourself a pat on the back for the little successes. Xxx

Day 7 – UK – FD

Day 7, London, UK, FD.

This may well turn into a NFD as I’m ravenous!!!! Had a bingeing NFD yesterday and a very carb-heavy one at that!!! Crazy!!

I may try to make today an 800cal NFD just to ease myself into things and that way I could afford a small breakfast………… unheard of in the last 6 months but I’m about to eat my arm!!!

I hope everyone is faring better than I am, I’m not despairing (yet!!) this WOL is all about ‘swings and roundabouts’ after-all!!!!!

Day 7 Tasmania Aus FD

Managed to fit another fd in today which was great.