Day 13- Atlanta, GA- USA- FD

Day 13 Melb Aust TDEE

My FD800 became a TDEE as I’d bought and then ate most of some chocolates. All gone now, so just won’t buy any more. Still very tired, but also trying to do research at the same time. Well, that’s all right, it will happen.

@michelinme, I think I feel a bit like you (but for a shorter period), as I am slowly recovering from a nasty cold, plus some asthma, plus a sinus infection. But, nowhere near as sick as you’ve been, so I hope you also recover sooner rather than later!

@snowflake56, your Tamme sounds really sweet, and as an indoor cat is likely to live longer. Have you been eating lots of bananas to help your potassium? It’s one fruit which helps. Hope that overall the diet becomes helpful for your health.

@basyjames, good luck with the 3 days of WFDs – once a year? why not more often?

Let’s keep going downwards everyone! 🙂

Day 13, London, UK, FD

It’s been a busy day so far today, hence the FD. I’ve had a coffee and bowl of soup and like @daffodil2010, I’ve vegetable soup planned for dinner before the kitchen gets closed at 7pm. So this should set the week off to a good start, particularly if I get surprised by a Thai lunch on Wednesday …………………….. here’s hoping anyhow, I’m still dropping hints!!!!

I’m off to prep the veg for tomorrows’ salad which I’ll take to work for lunch, the weather seems like it’ll be too warm for soup, I agree @funshipfreddie ……………….. ‘half the battle is just getting my head in the right place, and planning what I will/won’t eat’ ………………………….. I have to plan my weeks’ FDs in advance and they tend to be similar in content; it’s not soup or salad EVERY day, just FDs!! I would like to have a similar routine for NFDs but, variety really IS the spice of life and I have to allow for a cheeky chocolate or glass of vino …………………. Perhaps that’s where I’m going wrong???!!!!

I hope everyone is remaining positive as we hurtle towards the midpoint of this challenge, plenty of time to meet targets or get back on track, or continue with our successes!!! Keep the faith folks!!!

Day 13, VA, USA, FD

I did 2 NFD Sat and Sun – Had THREE Peach Cobbler Beers on Saturday (and don’t feel bad about it one bit) because they were SOOOOOOOOOO good!

I did hit an ultimate low weight so far which was 159.4! Yay! It did sneak up to 161.8 after this weekend, but I’m ok with that, today is a fasting day so I should be on track to widdle that number back down.

@michelinme – YES you did it. The thought of “there are 5 in the box & i’ll eat them all – total 550 calories”!! Good job. That’s how I calculate!

@besyjames – I’m rooting for ya on your 3 day WF – I like the 3day WF, I usually find by the 3rd day it is easier and have extended it to a 4th day.

@betsylee – mmmmm the vice of chocolate – I too find that I just don’t need to buy potato chips (those are my vice) because I’ll eat them and then wish I had not. So now I just walk by them and don’t even give them a second look.

@rafiki44 – I found that I had nervous energy or feeling tired while at the airport recently and both of those things cause stress, which guess what? Your body wants energy/food to deal with stress. Try drinking some more water or having a protein box or a small bag of nuts.

@flourbaby – I like planning out my meals too. I have my meals and recipes on a google calendar for mostly the whole week. It’s helpful and NFD that I have planned something a little lighter, its super easy to pencil in a glass of wine and/or chocolate.

Pocket list Day 13:
@jaifaim
@funshipfreddie
@gretta
@russetfox
@ktcaroline welcome back x
@brightonbelle
@daffodil2010
@emma-taylor
@basyjames WFD 1
@rabbette

2nd post

I guess my body isn’t joking about whittling down – already 1/2 day into fasting and I am -1 lb down, maybe water release or whatever, but I’ll take it, yay!

@jaifaim – awe thanks <blush> i make the food planning flexible. Even if I schedule something I’m open to move it to another day. I somewhat plan it out, and I really like making meals that have leftovers. That is always good If I do a water fast then I know my SO has a meal all ready for them when they get home from work. OR I can move the leftovers to another night if something comes up or maybe we are feeling like ordering take out. (I never schedule take out because it will easily schedule itself due to getting home later than planned or didn’t have time to pre-chop veggies and/or no time to pre prep for a meal.)

The first couple times you plan for the week is the hardest. My best tips would be, just plan a meal or two. Don’t try and plan the whole week. Or just plan your FDs and feel free to NOT eat what is planned, but know that if you are lost or hungry you will have a better idea of what to make. AND you can look at the previous weeks for ideas or having a handy QUICK meal thats easy and fast to make.

Cheers! Keep hydrated with lots of courage, love and water.

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well this week. I’m loving my holidays but have had a feast day everyday so far and I’m definitely feeling it on my waist.

Day 11, NFD
Day 12, NFD
Day 13, NFD
Day 14, NFD (until 4pm; I will be fasting then for 28h to get back on track)

Will catch up with the posts when I get back. Keep going everyone! xx

Day 13 Ohio, US — MFD
Day 10 NFD (66 bites)
Day 11 NFD (?? bites)
Day 12 NFD (?? bites)

Just checking in . . . definitely one bedraggled puppy today. I’m so low on executive function right now that I didn’t know if I could make it through a MFD, but have done so. A very tired hurrah!

Hope everyone has had a good start of the work week!

Wow… I’ve done it! Today reached my goal and very, VERY happy about it too.
I have been on the 500 calorie Fast Diet since mid January 2019 so it is now 12 weeks, with two weeks off for Easter. I have lost my goal of 10kg in effectively 10 weeks by sticking to the way of life with this with two 500 calorie days on Mondays and Thursdays and I have consistently lost 1kg a week except for the 2 week Easter break when I didn’t gain or lose. I have pretty well maintained a delicious Mediterranean diet with lots of fish and (unlimited and copious amounts)fresh vegetables – nothing fried, mostly steamed or raw. I eat lots as I have a very healthy appetite but as long as I stick to the routine on Monday and Thursday I have consistently lost 1 kg per week.
My best tip for anyone is to eat great big portabella mushrooms which are 20 calories per 100gm. I microwave a big one in a lidded container for 2 minutes with loads of tomato, broccoli and other fresh dark green veg seasoned with a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil… great meal and feels like you’re eating steak. Then I have poached (microwaved) fish and dark green veg at night. Works for me very well.
I will continue for another one and half kg so that I have a little ‘wriggle’ room. I am so happy that now I can fit into my clothes that I haven’t worn for several years now.
Just for the record, on other days I continue to have a glass of wine or two and eat normal food without too much angst.
Good luck everybody… I am proof that if you stick to it you can easily lose 1kg a week. Cheers Linda.b

Day 14 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Reasonable FD yesterday, pulled myself out of my MOndayitis (@gretta, got though it, thanks ☺️), had a lovely post evening meal walk in the sunshine and slept so well last night.

Not fasting today but it will be controlled.

Well done all who are doing well, especially @linda.b and @funshipfreddie.

Day 14 – Reading, UK B2B FD

Good morning everyone! It’s so nice to be back – I’d forgotten what a lovely, warm and supportive place this is. I had a good FD yesterday so completely agree it only takes one good FD to reset a lot of bad habits. I’m going for as good a FD today as I can manage. I’m trying to get off to a good start after a winter of eating for England …

So I’m starting the pocket list (can I do that? and put myself in my own pocket? not sure, but doing it anyway)

Pocket List
@ktcaroline

Day 14, Amsterdam NL, FD
Ditto @ktcaroline, I have no idea how long you were away but coming back to this community feels great 🙂 trying to read everyone’s posts but my job is hectic these days so I’ll see what I can do!
Today is a FD. I work Mon-Thurs in a design studio here, and we eat lunches together (sandiwches – we’re Dutch!) so my FDs actually offer me some respite from my team where I can sit in a cafe and have my Americano alone 😀 I love it. Just came back from doing just that! The team are still eating so I’m going to browse the thread ha.
@jaifaim that sounds really, really lovely – the morning walk must be wonderful and the cause is great.

Adding myself to the pocket list!

Pocket List
@ktcaroline
@catch87

Good luck today everyone 🙂 xx

Day 14, Stoke, Uk, NFD

6lbs so far and still in the zone..

Day 14. Napili Bay, Maui. NFD

Lost my first post 😔

We have an older place here which we pick because it’s right on the beach 🏝 and so can get quite loud but it’s worth it to hear the waves all night. In an hour we are walking down the beach to a breakfast place that serves the best ever macadamia nut and pineapple pancakes 🥞 with cream plus we bring home fried rice (heavy Japanese influence here) to eat for breakfast tomorrow. There is always a line for breakfast there!

Napili Bay is known for sea turtles so when you go snorkeling you can run into them and under water they look a little like sea monsters when you sea them – very large.

My goal is to minimize snacking!

Day 14. London. NFD ( following quite a good FD yesterday. Yay!)

Just FYI – maybe people have posted this before. There is a doctor called Sanjay Gupta on YouTube with a video about the importance of magnesium. I keep forgetting it helps me sleep, then I rub some into the soles of my feet and it’s like knock out drops! But Dr Gupta says it’s got lots of other benefits as well, including helping sort out leg cramping and slow guts ( you know what I’m saying…). Thought it was worth passing on.

Day 14 UK NFD

Still sick, still here, still not fasting… yet!

Bogged down in project – still working on the Short version! (I’m hoping the long version will be much more straightforward- tho both V LATE INDEED now bc sick). Going to go back to final revision of short version after posting here, then mail it out & get to bed!

Glad to read posts and find so much wonderful progress! I can’t do it myself just now but I can root for you…
@lindab congrats on reaching goal
@andyrou well done on weight loss
@basyjames fab job with the B2B WFD
@daffodil2010 @annemarilyn @rabbette @emma-taylor @missybear @ktcaroline @gretta @flourbaby @jaifaim – and anyone else i’ve missed – congratulations on successful fasting!
@betsylee @catch87 @flourbaby @matpi @flourbaby @ktcaroline hope you had a good one today
Thanks for keeping the flame burning, waggon rolling, plate spinning…

@rabbette Magnesium oil does itch when you first put it on. Rather than the legs, start with the soles of the feet – it doesn’t itch so much and you can keep it on all night. Works like a dream for restless legs, muscle cramps and improving quality of sleep. It has genuinely revolutionised my life – first refereshing sleep in 22 years, lowered pain levels, reduced tics spasms and cramps… Once your body has adjusted it won’t sting any more. And if you don’t tolerate the oil, try the cream – you can make your own via link below – DD didn’t cope with the oil but loves the cream – and softens her feet! Hope it works for you 🙂
https://wellnessmama.com/8586/magnesium-body-butter/

Back to report….

Second post – evening check in

Thank you all for the encouragement. I sat at the kitchen table while my kids ate their dinner and although I was tempted to break my fast, I’m happy to report I held fast 🙂

After all the love and support I couldn’t imagine letting you guys down. Thank you for the virtual hand holding.

Now onto day 3 when I usually get a burst of energy, gym should be fun tomorrow – can’t wait. Night night

Day 15 Wales FD

Off to work!!

Day 15 Pocket List
@russetfox

Day 15, Emden Germany, NFD

just a quick check in to copy the spreadsheet, will come back later after bringing books to the charity shops (and get other ones) in the Netherlands.

Have a nice day everyone!

Day 15, London, UK, FD

A quick check-in today as I’ve a full plate …………………. Not food wise thankfully!! I wish people wouldn’t keep putting stuff on my desk, the weather’s too good for working behind a desk.

Anyway, another FD today followed by yoga this evening, I’m guessing my teacher may try to get me to have the class outdoors, in Bushy Park. I think the deer, hayfever and possibility of Lyme disease from ticks will be a suitable excuse!!!

@basyjames ……………………. Back on the wagon & loving it!!! Well done you!!!

@rabbette, the itching is because you’re deficient, if you can spray a little and gradually build up the dosage the itch will lessen. Once your levels are topped up, there’s NO itching, just deep, deep sleep, no water retention or cramps!!! Also, it shouldn’t feel salty (it does taste that way though!!) it should feel silky or slightly oily on the skin, if you’ve made your own, maybe the flakes aren’t completely dissolved & it may be too strong, a 50:50 ratio flakes:water suits me, try diluting it a bit more. Perseverance is key!!!

@michelinme, this virus we’ve had is still lingering, I woke up last night, coughing & spluttering and today I’ve a sore throat!!! I hope you feel better soon, I’ve NEVER been this ill before, I hate it!!!

@funshipfreddie, how weird is it that we’re only just realising we can survive without eating continuously throughout the day (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, afternoon tea, snack, dinner, pre-bedtime snack!!!)……………….. and they say there’s an obesity problem!!!!

I’ll catch-up on posts later or tomorrow, I hope everyone is sticking to the path and any detours are just temporary diversions!!!

“There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.” – Seth Godin

Day 15, UK, FD

Back from holiday, struggling a bit with today’s FD as been feasting the last few days.

Hoping to leave all my calories for the evening. Coffee and tea are my friends.

Good luck to everyone fasting today!

Day 15 UK CD

So tired after super-late night, but got short report out. Just the one more to go today (and present tomorrow am) and I’m done with this project, and back on track – yay.

V tempted indeed to E A T bc tired… posting for accountability. My brain has been whispering in my ear about oats, carbs, pasta, rice…flapjacks just take a few moments to put together… a quick mug cake won’t do any harm… ALthough i don’t have junk in the house i DO have the wherewithal to make cakes, biscuits, bread…

Going to segue that temptation into healthier thing… a brunch of soya yogurt with cacao, apple and nuts with sprinkling of pumpkin seeds and perhaps some frozen blackberries or blueberries. Eaten in the sunshine while i read through last night’s report material and the stuff that needs corraling today. After i’ve done some gentle stretching and meditation. Now that sounds like a better plan.

@basyjames good luck with your 3rd WFD – and thank you for inspiring me to think about planning ahead for something similar – when I’m well!
@jaifaim thanks for reminder – all it takes is one good day to put us back on track 🙂
@flourbaby – o no! Still ill?!!!hope you feel better today xx
@daffodil2010 way to go with FD alongside DH. Good luck with sewing project – as another non-sewer I’ll be glad to follow your progress 🙂
@snowflake56 what a perfect day among books 🙂
@betsylee way to go with visible progress – you’ve got this 🙂
@ciren2 hope you are feeling better after the acupuncture? x (I also have bum pain – pitiformis, hip flexor and something else.. been doing gentle yoga & physio and feeling gentle progress)

Have a lovely day y’all xx

Day 15 second post FD800

Managed my fast day okay. Maybe a bit over, but not too much. I started an early Day 15 Pocket list, but it seems to have been lost somewhere, and not on the later ones. Guess it’s the problem of being so much further ahead in time to the U.K. and U.S.A.

@michelinme, thanks for the encouragement. Actually I’m struggling quite a lot this week, maybe post-infection exhaustion. How are you feeling now? I hope you’re feeling in generally much better health.

@funshipfreddie, liked the Benjamin Franklin quote – so true!

Enjoy day 15 everyone!

Day 15 Canton OH WFD 3

So far, day 3 has had squirts of energy, not the full burst I was anticipating. I held my own on the elliptical but I had to put some effort into it. My HR was up and I got lightheaded a couple times and had to dial back accordingly, but I was able to complete the 30-minute cardio and 10 minutes of strength training.

Thank you again for all the support and words of encouragement, you gave me what I needed to push through. I believe I can go another 24 hours, so will WF tomorrow as well; I have a swanky dinner to attend in the evening so I will break my fast there because I will not be tempted to stuff myself.

What’s with the nasty virus? @betsylee @michelinme, @flourbaby @ciren2 @gretta feel better guys!

@ktcaroline you go with the self-control!

@jaifam thanks for the reminder. I was in a bad place over the last 2 weeks with my diet; I was so out of control and not very happy with myself. Then I decided that instead of scolding, I was just going to love myself, even the bits I did not like and take one day at a time.

We will all get there, all we have is today and we can make the best of it if we choose.

Enjoy day 15 everyone!
@russetfox
@daffodil2010
@funshipfreddie
@flourbaby
@ktcaroline
@georgia83
@songbirdme
@betsylee F800
@basyjames WFD3