Day 23, Gozo Malta, Nfd

My thoughts and prayers for relatives and friends of those who died in Manchester. May those who died Rest In Peace.
Also prayers for those who remained hurt in the attack.

Good night everyone.

Australia Day 24 NFD – apologies @pissupoosa for dropping off the face of the earth. Did I warn anyone that I was going overseas for two weeks? I don’t think I did because I was confident that I could keep posting while travelling. Well clearly I was wrong! We were in the US – went to Washington for the weekend, then a couple of days at a conference in a small town near Baltimore, and then a week in New York. It was fabulous but – yes, you guessed it – not a single FD or AFD in that time! However we walked for a solid 5-6 hours a day wanting to visit and see everything, and actually lost weight! I returned to Australia to cook all the tasty things we had been eating in the US and jetlag has meant I am too tired at night to cook/eat sensibly but my appetite has definitely dropped while I was away so I am making some good but small changes which I hope I can continue. Hope everyone is going well.

Day 24 country West Australia FD

Thoughts and prayers to those in the UK.
The beautiful thing about the 5:2 lifestyle is that it cuts across beliefs, creeds, cultures and is all-embracing.
We all help each other and are supportive no matter where in the world we are or where we come from.
Hug those you love today, tell them you love them.
Peace to all.
Love WILL win over hate – EVERY time.

Day 24 Newcastle 🇬🇧 FD.
My thoughts are with all who have been caught up in the Manchester bombing and all the other atrocities around the world over the last few years so so sad.

Day 24 UK FD 🌈

Gonna try for another FD. (As Monday was slightly over, feel it wasn’t a true FD) also keeping on the momentum. Busy day today, I can do it, keeping on.

Would like to mention since drinking water – as much as I can in a day (which is nowhere near the recommended amount) however I am definitely less hungry, bonus. Also someone else mentioned the affect on their skin, I am finding this too, double bonus, and it doesn’t take long to notice the affects. Try it – drown that dragon 💦🐲.

👫👭👭👫👬👭❤️

DAY 24 – UK – FD

@coda – what a lovely idea! However, as we are with family and the grandchildren I have no idea what our plans will be yet and can’t commit to any meeting. However, if DH and I decide to return alone at a future time that would be great.

Had a lovely time at Chelsea, and raring to change every aspect of my garden…..again…(I say that every year!).

We arrived slightly early to join the queue and decided I needed the loo!! The public loos just outside the show grounds (but still in the confines of the Chelsea Barracks) were closed because of the “terror threat” – feeling desperate (all that fd extra water) I asked a red coated Chelsea pensioner where the nearest loos were, he promptly took me by the arm, led me into the private confines of the Barracks and directed me to a “private private” – believe it or not he had a strong Northern Irish accent, was really lovely and was delighted when I told him I was visiting his home country. So every aspect of our day was memorable.

Day 24 UK FD – OK trying to be mindful for the last week of the challenge, I’m beginning to think maybe this is the weight I’m meant to be ? Going on holiday next week so want to try and get a bit of wiggle room

@hannahwatto – welcome back,sounds great !

Day 22 : Cheshire, UK : NFD
Day 23 : Cheshire, UK : FD
Day 24 : Cheshire, UK : NFD

@coda – Happy Happy Birthday! Wishing you lots of birthday loveliness. What a beautiful birthday surprise from your lovely hubby :).

Not caught up on all the posts. Yesterday was a very sad day for Manchester. I live very close by to Manchester. Luckily none of my friends or loved ones were hurt but we feel for those who have lost loved ones.

Day 24, London, UK, NFD

Aiming for ADF this week as I think I’ll save B2Bs & water fasts for when I need the big guns!!!!

Happy Birthday @coda, I hope you have another fab day in store!! I’ve been meaning to ask about your dad, you mentioned he was at your celebration meal, I hope all is well with him too.

I’m aiming for a controlled final week to May and to progress to June feeling positive rather than the desperate feeling I had at the end of April!!

Enjoy today everyone whether FD-ing, NFD-ing or CD-ing!!

Day 24 Notts UK BSD

Why is it that when I set my stall out to stick to the plan I then sabotage myself – unwillingly!! As we keep saying that is the benefit of this WOL in that you can reset when needed. But can I keep doing that day after day? Self defeating.

So I am surmising I am not trying hard enough to resist the dragon within and must do better. Here I go onwards and downwards towards the end of the challenge – no more weak willed messing about – come on get a grip!

Onwards and downwards – Bon chance everyone – Stay safe

Day 24, Germany, NFD
Many things to do today!

Day 24 – UK – NFD

Day 24, Belfast, FD

I’ve a day off tomorrow – Thursdays are usually a FD – so I’m swapping things about a bit.

@fivetwofan5252 – I find that too…even after a restless night’s sleep after a FD the next day the energy levels are high.

@xrox – I suffer from really bad period cramps and have noticed that the fasting helps minimise the pain. In my opinion FDs can only help.

I’ve started a list of today’s Pocketeers (sorry if I’ve missed anyone).
***FOR ANYONE ON A FAST DAY TODAY, COPY AND PASTE THE LIST AND ADD YOUR NAME***

@fraub
@lilymartin
@steve toon taxi driver
@lynzm
@jarbia
@brightonbelle
@tillysmum BSD
@xrox
@saffy420
@belfastsink

GOOD LUCK ALL!!!

Day 24……..Florida…..NFD

So yesterday, I was a bit over on my FD but I was way below the 800 calorie new allowance, and for the first time in months, I went to bed with a little grumbling in the gut. So, odd considering I haven’t heard a peep from my belly, I almost forgot what it sounded like.
This got me to thinking, it must be because I’ve switch my days around, and doing the 16:8 again.
Hopefully, with all these changes, I’ll finally show either a loss on the scale or some clothes feeling not quite as tight.

@xrox……. I have FD, while my time of the month has been hanging about. What I can tell you is it’s not to much different from any other FD. I however, have noticed a change in my cycle since beginning 5:2. Now, this might be because I’m getting older and I’m on the verge of menopaus, but they seem to be lighter, my days have changed as well. Plus, I’m less likely to scream and yell at someone during those times as well. So, the PMS, I suffered from is pretty much non existent now.
My OH and kids love this part!

Okay, well I’m running a bit late this morning! So, I’m off!

Chin up Princess….. your crown is slipping!

Day 24– Colorado USA– NFD

((Hugs)) to all our U.K. & other European friends. Such sad & senseless loss of human life and potential. I pray some day we humans get it right. With compassion & understanding.

Enjoying my homemade Kefir. Don’t want to get too graphic, so I’ll just say “it’s doing wonderful things for my gut!” By cutting out wheat/ gluten & most sugars, plus adding probiotic Kefir, my Crohn’s is really calm & quiet. No medications at all. Nice!

A little sore from my run yesterday, but I feel so blessed that my bilateral foot surgeries have healed so beautifully. My dog is thrilled to have her mommy running again! 🏃🏽‍♀️And my OH has his hiking partner back. Can’t live in the Rocky Mountains & not hike! 😃

Day 24 US 3FD of 5 b2b

🎶✨🌈Happy Birthday Coda!🎈💐🎶🎉Wishing you a wonderful day and a great year to come!✨

My FD yesterday went well had a serving of Atkins egg and tomato breakfast. Making it 250 cals for the day. It was a little tough in the afternoon and evening but @fordprefect was having a FD too, so it was easier.😊 In the evening we went out shopping for his new shoes.😊
@annemarilyn knowing that you had been doing FD’s last week made it easier for me.😊I hope your week is going well. I have the end of May and the first week of June until I will be having a toast 🥂 for our nieces wedding. I know after that it will be vacation mode after that. I won’t be starting up again with all the FD’s until the 3rd or the 4th week in June.
If all goes well, I will still keep my NFD’s in check though below my TDEE of 1468 cals.😊
@dellska ✨🌈✨Congratulations on your wonderful results!✨
@lynzm I am really noticing the beneficial difference when I drink more water also. No headaches, better softer skin.😊 Cheers to the water drinkers 💦🥂💦
@at sorry that your knee is hurting. I don’t know but I wonder if CBD hemp salve would help you as it has helped me. If your interested I will post the link.
@xrox suggestions from myself and DD about time of month. They may help but everybody is a little different. If you take acetaminophen usually then continue with that. Not that much different on FD, drinking warm decaffeinated tea and warm water with 🍋 lemon help with relaxing of muscles. I add Stevia (no cal). Hot water bottle or non electric heating can be helpful. Drink plenty of water 💦🥂💦Warm wishes for you to feel fine and have an easy transition on your FD.

Wishing everybody well today! ✨😊

Day 24 – UK – NFD

I just completed two good fast days, having a break today and then going to do another one tomorrow, just trying to speed things up and I have to say the scales are looking good, one more week to go until we reach the end of this months challenge. Keep going everyone 🤗

Day 24 Chicago, Illinois USA – NFD

Hello all – Day 24 UK Co Down NFD well it is my birthday 🎂 lol

Thank you @okeydokey, @goldensun, @flourbaby and @saffy420 for my birthday wishes (@Saffy420 don’t worry you weren’t late as today is the big day). Just can’t believe I am 60! Feel very blessed.

Thanks @flourbaby my Dad is doing great – he gets a little frustrated with his speech as his tongue doesn’t work the way it used to but it may still improve.

@hannahwatto welcome back to the fold and well done you. What a sense of achievement. If you look at @pissupoosa posts you will find a link to the spread sheet which we can all update ourselves – isn’t technology wonderful. Fill in the gaps while you were away if you wish.

@jarbia – I understand completely. I hope you all have a wonderful time in NI and decide to make a return visit. Sounds like a great visit to Chelsea. I’m going to see if I can do it next year. Nice that you met a very helpful fellow countryman and you got to the loo lol

@strawberriesandcream – meant to say thanks for offering to lead next month – if the spread sheet is up and running on the first post and if we can add our names and info on ourselves it will make the job so much easier – the onus is on us rather than our leader. It should more or less run itself. Is it easy then to sort names alphabetically? To the spread sheet experts would it be possible to have it ready to go live say on 29 May and have a link on the first post with an invitation for the June challenge? I’ll bow to your expertise but thank you.

@lilymartin @chumi @belfastsink @snowflake56 Thank-you once again for holding my hand during stressed out PTSD times.✨🤝✨🌈✨

Day 24 — Albuquerque –NFD

Hi all, I made some bone broth and will try a 36-hour broth and water fast tomorrow. It is a ton of work and requires (at least this version) baking a chicken first so will probably buy my broth at the store, at least for the remainder of the hot season.

Has anyone else made bone broth? Any suggestions?

@happymargo; my Sweetie booked us two nights at a B&B in Rico for this weekend! I’m so excited to be going to Colorado, where water just pours out of the mountains. So different from my neck of the woods.

Thank-you @xrox 😊 Hope your day goes well also.

Day 24 – USA (UT visiting) – NFD

Good under TDEE day yesterday, Silver Sneakers class, some relaxation, and granddaughter-sitting. Scale at the gym looked good mid-morning weight. This class here is much like mine at home in Illinois, and the people here are very kind. These classes are supposed to be kind of the same, but of course individual teachers bring their own strengths to them.

@coda – “Happy birthday, dear Liz 🎶🎶 happy birthday to YOU!” May it be a blessed day! 🎉🎉🎉

Yes, this truly is a group of great people. Fun to see so many long-time friends still around!

Onward and downward ~

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Happy birthday @coda! You didn’t let on the actual date, so I’m pleased others have let us know it’s today. I hope it’s a beautiful day for you in all respects.

I know @pissupoosa‘s brilliant update to our spreadsheet will indeed make things much easier going forward. I’m thinking that the monthly leader’s job will be to monitor posts and ensure that everyone who wishes to join the challenge is on the spreadsheet to start with (some may be more or less spreadsheet savvy than others). Also, as you say, to have the June challenge up and posted on May 29th so that folks can sign up. I’m up for the job and awaiting instructions from @pissupoosa on how to manage the spreadsheet. However, I am open to any help and advice – which I’m sure I will need at times – lol!