Day 20 USA (Illinois) NFD

Yesterday didn’t end up as I wished… probably going to have to do a FD tomorrow as I already have had a nice egg casserole, fruit, and small muffins at a ladies group brunch. Leftover spinach and salmon supper.

@annemarilyn – I am delegate to our P.E.O. state convention end of this month and will experience the same 3 meals, etc., and hopefully will still be able to make good choices. 🙂

Onward and downward.

Day 21 – Japan – NFD

36 water fast days done. I felt this fast more than number 35, but it was still on the easy side.

I’m overwhelmed by the amount of fasting being done! Go pocket list go!

Day 20 pocket people!
@gretta
@funshipfreddie
@dykask
@daffodil2010
@ktcaroline
@brightonbelle
@missybear
@jaifaim
@michelinme
@basyjames
@rabbette
@realwil78
@annemarilyn

2nd Post

Trying to stay strong with the no sugar 5d per week, and bought some trail nut mix out of the vending machine at work (usually it’s only nuts and a little dried fruit/coconut) and annoyingly it had little buttons of white chocolate…! Gah.

I ate it.

The challenge will be to not have a blow out from a little bit of sugar (checked the packet and it had 12g sugars, so could have been MUCH worse).

Thanks for listening to the rant! Happy humpday everyone x

Day 21 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Finding it hard to do proper FD with DH mooching about offering breakfast, nice dinners etc. He is out of work for the next few weeks while awaiting treatment for his shoulder injury (injured last November but untreated 😨), so whilst that’s good for his recovery my routine is out of sync.

Oh well. No weight gain in FD so that’s good.

Will just keep on keeping on 🤗

Day 21 amsterdam CD
This weekend I basically drank and ate a lot of cake – went home to see my parents and had a bit of emotional rollercoaster (my mother is sick) and so consoled myself in cake. Unfortunately today I cannot fast (am spinning this evening and have a lunch meeting). But I will get back on the wagon tomorrow!

Hope everyone is doing well, and good luck to fasters today 🙂
xx

Day 21 Wales NFD
Day 20 FD

Day 21, London, UK, FD

Thankfully …………………… it’s a FD!!!! I don’t think I could have survived another NFD!!!! All self-control has deserted me!!!!

@funshipfreddie, I MUST remember that Irish proverb …………………. There have been many bad meals consumed, just for the sake of it. Doh!!!!

@basyjames, although I’m not a dog person, everywhere I turn at the moment, there are adverts with the cutest, fluffiest, most adorable kittens, I’ve told myself NO!!! soooo many times as the devastation at losing my 24 year old cat (15 years ago now!!) makes me want to avoid THAT at all costs ……………………………. But, I still want one!!!!!

@catch87, there’s no harm stepping off of the wagon every now & then. I know we shouldn’t eat our emotions, but as long as we have the tools to counteract any damages, we should do what we have to in order to cope ……………………… Life really is too short for self-flagellation over some cake & wine!!!!!

@at, I hope you’re lurking somewhere safe & secure in the maintenance zone!!

I woke up this morning with the tummy rumbles which signify that the weekend was NOT controlled ……………………. To put it in context ……………………….”I could have eaten a horse and chased the rider”

So I’m off to drown some seriously loud roaring dragons in peppermint tea!!!! Stay strong everyone, I’m giving myself these last 10 days to actually achieve a loss!!!!

Nice post @ktcaroline, had me chuckling at my desk, I’m guessing our international friends are scratching heads over Pete Tong!!!!!! LOL

Day 21 Canton OH FD

Don’t fret, just reset. I really like that @Rabette thanks!

I am with you @annemarilyn, the human body may actually function better at lower levels of consumption than we are used to in this society; that’s my theory, otherwise we would not feel so good when we fast and so bloated when we overindulge. I go to Texas Roadhouse for the rolls, skip the rolls – that is sacrilege!!! 🙂

Thank you for all your interest in the new addition to our family. She’s a toy breed – Poodle, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu mix. And she’s gorgeous! I can’t stop watching videos I recorded of her when we picked her out. My youngest daughter has wanted a puppy for at least the last 8 years, but Hubby and I were initially very resistant to the idea– they can be a lot of work and we travel every year. But my daughter is such a hard worker; straight A student, very thoughtful and generous with her time, and this is really all she has ever really wanted. So we gave in and now I am hooked! I can’t wait to bring our little lady home, she is going to be so spoiled!

@catch87 sorry to hear about your mom, prayers going up for her

@flourbaby so sorry to hear about your cat, I am sure that was not easy. But you know what they say- better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all. BTW what is Pete Tong – I am scratching my head…

@michelin me yay! Feels good to get that first one under your belt doesn’t it?

I am fasting today and I feel great!!! Who’s joining me?
@ktcaroline
@flourbaby
@basyjames

Day 21 USA (Illinois) NFD

Quick check in -hope to read and respond later on.

Onward and downward.

Day 21 UK NFD

Haha I’m in the same boat @ktcaroline – only worse 2 weeks til holiday and I can’t fit in some of the clothes I saved from last year but determined not to buy a size larger Might have a very small take on bag 🎒

Day 21: Gloucestershire UK, NFD:
I’m getting a bit slack at posting….sorry folks! Can’t fast, but OUGHT to post anyway.
Beautiful sunny day, on the rural delivery today….quite a pleasure, as Tuesdays are (normally) a light day on the mail.
Had another session of acupuncture this afternoon…the tendonitis is improving.

Keep up the good work everybody; sorry not to reply to you all individually…too many posts, can’t hold it all in my head!

Day 21 – Eastern WA USA – NFD

Broke my fast from yesterday at about 40 hours with a yummy, healthy smoothie followed by some squeaky cheese (cheese curds) and pepperoni bites. May eat a good salad later, but keep the eating window to 6 hours. Then will start another fast day. Yes, it’s good to get back to this WOE after the retreat.

@basyjames – seeing I’d never had their rolls, I didn’t have a memory bank to tempt me at The Texas Roadhouse :). Thinking of puppies, a memory came to mind as you talked of your upcoming addition to your household. As I grew up, we couldn’t have a dog as my parents’ thinking was that it was cruel to confine a dog in a yard. They’d grown up on farms where dogs had a purpose…I was the oldest of 5 children and when my youngest brother had some emotional challenges that we couldn’t figure out, my brother next to me, came home with Taffy – a young cocker spaniel because he felt she would be good therapy for our brother. So Taffy became a valued part of the family.

@betsylee – I hope you will soon get your energy restored. As I write this, I’m thinking of our speaker on the retreat last weekend. She’s a theology professor and wonderful communicator and human who’s been through some tough stuff. She comforted us as she has been comforted… If I remember correctly, you’re in some religious studies. Thought you might appreciate this piece of info.

@songbirdme – refresh my memory, what is P.E.O?

We can do this forum friends!

Day 22 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD

@gretta – you’re too funny, with your chocolate buttons! But, what’s humpday? Never heard that before; I’m sure that would sound rude in the UK?! 🤔

Busy Busy! 10 more days, good luck for today’s fasters!

Day 22 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD (hopefully)

Going to try for it, fingers crossed have not put on any weight but neither have I lost this week. I see the May goal disappearing. Oh well, keep trying. Keep remembering I am 30lbs lower than when I started 2 years ago, wearing UK size 10’s, keep on keeping on.

@funshipfreddie Hump Day means Wednesday, the hump of the week, once over today it’s a freedom ride to the weekend! Though I know exactly what you mean about it sounding rude ha ha😆

Have a training course this morning about Code of Business Conduct and there is a workshop too. Yikes. You can tell I am SO not looking forward to this. Corporate balderdash. But it’s mandatory so no choice. Boooooooo 😡

Day 22 UK CD

Yesterday’s CD morphed into nearer a NFD in terms of calories but was fab in terms of healthy food! Some small changes in my approach and I’m enjoying it. This morning showed i’m up 3lb on the the start of the challenge but like @daffodil2010 i’m reflecting on how far I’ve come and not sweating it. Life has ups and downs and this is a WOL not an event 🙂

Lunch was large salad of spinach, watercress, avocado & cherry tomatoes with tofu and yeast flakes; supper was vegan fish fingers with half a baked sweet potato, a big pile of steamed tenderstem brocoli and petit pois… All Good. Then pudding was coconut yogurt with apple, almonds, raisins and cacao – yummy, healthy, but bumped my calories right up!

The changes for me were discovering self-control and portion size came really naturally – not having the whole sweet potato or the whole block of tofu or last of the green veg or making an instant second helping of the pudding. So between them there’s either an easy lunch or light supper ready for speedy prep when I get back tonight. Result!

Also remembered to drink plenty of water which seems to be key to feeling healthy anyway. I always need more than average so a good day is 3litres and 2litres never quite enough!

Took the day off from project work bc my brain wasn’t in the right place, and instead spent time grounding myself by gentle yoga & meditation then repotting mostly outdoor plants while listening to an audiobook. “What matters in the end” is all about understanding, planning and talking about what would make a good death. I’ve been meaning to listen for ages and somehow repotting plants and lifting out bulbs seemed a really good accompaniment 🙂

Into town this afternoon for a gentle catch up meeting with a colleague, and plenty of project work to pick up in the next couple of days. But planning a beautifully balanced week with time off, social time and a really interesting study/art day to go to on Friday. All with warm early summer weather – what’s not to like?

Wihsing you all a good day, whatever it brings xx

Day 22, London, UK, FD

I’m chuffed to bits with yesterdays’ FD, well below 500cals which they haven’t been for a while. I think the 800cal allowance derailed me for a time. I can stick to 500 cal OMAD or an 18:6 day without too many problems but, for me, 800 is too high because inevitably it spreads into 2 large meals and makes me hungrier. Yesterday was filled with water & peppermint tea then a Smoked haddock chowder for dinner, I really do prefer the simple life!!! I think I was channelling you, @michelinme!!

I’m keeping super busy at work today, I’ve bone broth+ on hand for a very late lunch or perhaps I’ll save it and combine it with the portion at home for a filling dinner (the + is mushrooms, chicken, sweet pepper, onion & konjac noodles) for under 400 cals (2 portions).

@daffodil2010, it WILL be a FD for you today!! Once you’ve got one under your belt you’ll wonder why you haven’t been doing them regularly. I sometimes forget just how much I LOVE FDs …………………………… no bedtime reading – just out like a light and jumped out of bed this morning like it was Xmas morning!! No angst about chocolate, crisps, wine or bread – it’s a FD remember!!! Working my smug face when I see colleagues stuffing their faces from arriving at work until they leave!!! The loose rings are back after just one successful FD and I’m loving how all it takes is a glass of water to silence the roaring dragon. I’ve been feeding him some crap lately and now I’m savouring the grumbling tummy/roar since I know it’s the fake ‘H’ word …………….. HABIT not Hunger!!!!

We really can do this guys, there’s no other option, certainly not one that allows for a few days a week to be just like everyone else, to never have to say, ‘No, I’m on a diet’ and to feel sooooo powerful & in control simply because you CAN choose to eat, not to eat, what to eat, when to eat without counting every calorie, every day of every week or putting ‘Life’ on hold by being anti-social or hiding from tempting foods!!

I’m getting evangelical about fasting again!! Time to go!!!

Day 22 Melb Aust TDEE (meant to be a FD, but oh well!)

Persevering, as are we all. Keep well, all you busy souls! I have been throwing out food I’ve been finding in my cupboards and fridge (how did it all get there??) but a bit found its way into the mouth. All gone now, so tomorrow is another day 🙂

Keep on keeping on everyone!

Humpday?? Nooo I’ve not heard that before either @funshipfreddie
so, WEDNESDAY.

Lovely sunny and rather warm day here today. Deliveries not tooo bad for a Wednesday (HD?)seeing as it’s normally a pretty heavy day, I only went 15 minutes over my time. Just had a gardener come and do our privet hedge which runs round two sides of our corner plot. DH is feeling his age so, from now on, we’ll bite the bullet and pay someone to do it. He’s always done it three times every year.

@betsylee: Now, how DID all that food get in your cupboards and fridge??
@flourbaby: well done for getting back on track….maybe I’ll join you….one day?
@michelinme: Like you, I drink LOADS of water…but then I don’t drink anything else at all. Food is MY problem!

https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nytimes.com/2019/05/22/well/move/a-possible-weight-loss-strategy-skip-breakfast-before-exercise.amp.html?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2019%2F05%2F22%2Fwell%2Fmove%2Fa-possible-weight-loss-strategy-skip-breakfast-before-exercise.html

Interesting study confirms what most of us already know. Skipping breakfast could lead to fewer calories consumed throughout the day AKA let sleeping dragons lie

Day 22 – Eastern WA USA – FD

Going for a WFD today. My body is saying thank you.

@michelinme – sorry your well balanced day went by the wayside. You’re owning it. Our feelings are so fickle but it does help if we recognize them. It helps to move forward to a better place.

@flourbaby – when you say you have bone broth in hand, is this your own or a commercial product? I’m out of my own right now & wondering if I want to make my own again or pick up something commercial. Thanks for reminding me of konjac noodles. I’ve even got some in the pantry but haven’t used them in quite a while.

Pocket list day 22
@gretta
@rabbette WFDx3
@funshipfreddie
@ktcaroline
@flourbaby
@annemarilyn

We can do this; and it’s nicer together!

Day 22 – Japan – NFD
Day 23 – Japan – WFD

I’m changing up my schedule this week, kind of on the spur of the moment. I have a conflict with eating this morning so why not just try for a water fast day. The funny part is I got up early so I could eat.

Also I injured my left foot. Probably just pulled muscles but it is greatly limiting my ability to workout. So an early fast doesn’t hurt since I’m not burning as many calories right now.

@rabbette – Great work … I agree though that water fasting is easy. Still 3 days is a major push.

Day 23, Emden Germany, NFD

Have a nice day everyone!

Day 23, va, USA, ???

I don’t know what kind of day I am aiming for. I injured my eye yesterday and it’s 2:30am here – I’m up b/c it is weeping soooo much.

On the flip side I had an excellent WFD – my third day is usually a breeze. I was wanting to go for 5 days. But being up in pain with weeping eye I started to feel I needed broth. Besides I wanted to prepare my stomach Incase i needed to take any meds internally (which the thought was making my stomach churn, so I thought I best get on that stat.)

Will schedule an eye appointment right away tomorrow considering I won’t be sleeping b/c it hurts to close my poor eye.

This is making me feel all sorts of discombobulated.

@dykask – honestly the 3rd and 4th day are easiest for me, now my physical activity is yoga several times a day (I teach it), I can’t say I would be able to withstand the physical routine I know that you do.

I can see out of my eye it just hurts like the dickens!

Later for now.