Day 9 – Lake district UK – NFD

Good morning everyone

Yesterdays NFD turned into a CFD ! Amazing for a Friday, but, the reason is busy day yesterday. My mate came round to do some outside electrical work, his family have all had C19, interesting talking to him about it … from a distance (but he had this weeks ago) Anyway it looks like BBQ tonight, so out for a decent walk very soon!

@daffodil2010 – I managed to slide off the plateau this week, luckily I was stuck on my lowest weight, but back to basics and 2 lb went, that’s now a total of -19 lb this year, keep working at it, it will move downwards again!

Take care all.

Day 9 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

@springer – Wow?! 12 hour shifts?! That’s active enough, especially on just 800 cals per day! Be kind to yourself.

Have a good weekend all. 🌈 🌤

“Just remember: The people that say, ‘your dreams are impossible’ have already quit on theirs.” Grant Cardonedale

Day 9 Fleetwood NFD
Feeling sorry for myself today after over indulgence of wine last night to celebrate VE day. Should know better! As usual undo any benefits from from my weight loss this week. Going to concentrate on staying within my calories over the weekend.
@i hate lettuce Thanks for answering my question.
Love the forums.

Day 9, London, UK, NFD,

I’m just scraping in with a ‘Mornin’ All’, it might be afternoon by the time I post!!

Anyway, a quick one from me, yesterday went well although there was a face plant inducing glass of wine in the sun for VE day …………… or maybe just for me!!

Today will be mindful, but the bottle may get finished! It’s so hot, red wine doesn’t appeal, but no doubt, I will indulge!!

To all those thinking of following Leslie Sansone …………. I do a minimum of 2 30min walks per day, but yesterday morning I did a 45 min Start! 3mile walk which my watch & HRM tell me burnt 550cals!!! Since I couldn’t speak or move for 20mins after it, I believe it!!!!

Keep the faith people!!!

Day 9 UK West Yorkshire NFD, Hi all another fantastic day. A bit of gardening and reading is the order of the day. @funshipfreddie only an adopted Yorkshire man I was born in Ireland! Have a good one and stay safe and well 😃

Hey, hope it isn’t too late to join! I’m in the uk and decided tonight, I’m going to do this tomorrow – the 500 cal fasting day. I used to do this a few years ago and found it worked. I need to lose just over a stone and hsve been trying for a month but it’s just not happening. Will do this stating tomorrow and report back.

Day 10 – Lake district UK – CFD

Good morning everyone

What a magnificent day yesterday was, nice long walk in the AM then the rest of the day in the garden, a bit of bimbling around with plants then lazy day!
Most work was back and forward to the house was for BBQ food or more drinks,(keeps the steps up) had my 5:2 ‘Friday off’ on Saturday this week! Soaking up the sun, reading and an excellent BBQ, very relaxing day.

Looked at my 5:2 records and since christmas, every week, have either lost weight or remained the same as previous week, not put any on at all, great result! (advantage for me of keeping a record, boring for some maybe, but a couple of minutes a day keeps me motivated)
So no more alcohol until next weekend and careful with the calories again as well as a couple or three FD’s.

Take care all.

Day 10 Melb Aust NFD
Day 9 TDEE
Day 8 FD800

Doing well so far this month. After my FD800 Friday, and 2 other FDs during the week, I thought my weigh-in Saturday would be a good one – only 0.5 kg down from the previous Saturday, but weighed in this morning and was another kg down. Whew! Very happy with that – 1.5 kg down in 8 days. Fairly sure I won’t lose as much this week, but it puts me well on the way towards my May goal.

Good to see everyone working on their weight at this challenging time. @lin48 & @zzzzz45, great to have you join us. Welcome! A very international group here, but I’m also an Aussie.
Usual entry starts with the day of the month, location and whether a person is fasting or whatever, then write underneath. The reason for putting location is because of the time zone changes – for instance, some folk are already into day 10 when others are still on day 9.

Onward and downwards everyone!

Day 10 Australia NFD

Lots of challenges today Mother’s day. Thinking of my mother who died a year ago.
It’s been a quiet day. Walking Eating a beautiful lunch made by my family. I feel grateful and very fortunate. We are still in lock down here. I have a daughter who is
visiting from New York and because of the current situation is unable to return and of course her work is unavailable at this time of great sadness in Manhattan with so much loss.
I’ve tried to enjoy the food today without pigging out!!! I am pretty greedy when it comes to deserts. I am slowing down and consequently find myself enjoying the meal more, having said that I did get into the white chocolate during a movie last evening!
After my 2 fast day I had lost half a kg. I wish it were more but am grateful that my weight is not increasing.
My mantra this weak will be Michael Mosleys’ Have treats as treats!

Day 10, London, UK, FD

I need a proper FD after the Bank Holiday and yesterday’s shenanigans!!! I actually don’t think I like wine that much anymore!!!! I know, I know, it’s only ‘cause I’m out of practice ……………………….. a few bottles down the line and I’ll be questioning why I ever considered going dry, even for a monthly challenge, was EVER a good idea!!! Anyway it’s still Dry ‘til Fri or perhaps just Dry ‘til I’m desperate. The increased exercise is giving me such a sense of wellbeing that the siren call of the vino isn’t as loud as it used to be…………………………. You can’t exercise (effectively) when you’re three sheets to the wind!!!

@springer well done on taming the sugar dragon, just be careful not to test the limits ……………………… it’s a slippery slope. I found the same thing happened to my taste buds, then thought I would try a winegum or two ………………………….. I eventually emerged from my carb coma a few hours later surrounded by empty sweet packets, Doh!!! Leslie Sansone has numerous walking videos up on Youtube which have helped me whittle my waist and thighs by 5 inches since April 5th and is single-handedly getting me through lockdown!!!!

@betsylee congratulations, I’m pulling in similar numbers …………………………….. but I’m scared to even whisper it, you know the fat fairy is ALWAYS listening & she hates our downward progress!!!!

My condolences @aussiejill a year is no time at all, but I hope Mother’s Day has been a day of reminiscing & celebrating. Lastly ………………. step away from the white chocolates, those things are the cooking sherry of the chocolate world!!!

I tried my ‘dress’ on this morning ……………………………………………………… I think I’ll need a smaller goal outfit soon!!

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France

Day 10 UK NFD

Hands up I’ve overindulged – going to aim for a steady day today Fasting tomorrow and getting back on track

Day 10 UK NFD

Yesterday we went for a nice long walk followed by sitting in the garden with a book. A nice relaxing day. Then last night a couple of friends got into a massive online argument and all I can say is thank god we’re not going to Belgium next week – not sure we’d all come home alive. I’d had a couple of glasses of wine so I was very much the spectator.

After last weeks couple of FDs the scales were kind this morning and showed a 2lb loss this week. I’m clawing back to get to where I was before this started. @flourbaby, congratulations on getting into your dress, always a great motivator and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
@springer – it’s great when the sugar cravings disappear, you’re doing so well.

Congratulations to everyone for sticking with it for another week, 10 days into May already – the time is going in a flash.

Happy Sunday.

2nd post,

Thank goodness I’m in great fasting company!!! Thanks @i-hate-lettuce!!

The cheese is making a right racket in the fridge!!! The lack of vino in the house makes resistance relatively easy & I DID say it was a FD!!!

Pocket list day 10
@flourbaby
@i-hate-lettuce

Day 10, UK West Yorkshire – NFD lazy old day today, not helped cos it looks like October outside. Lamb dinner later followed by a walk with Mrs C

Day 1 ( new joiner) Miserable weather in Hampshire UK. Stuck to 500 calories and 10 mins of hiit and 10 mins of abs. Looking forward to my 1600 cals tomorrow as I’m starving but I’ve made it.

Day 11, FD, Aus

Hello all. My OH was in a cocktail making mood this weekend and did I say no?? Of course not!

I need this FD.

Day 10 Ohio, US — FD
Day 9 — NFD

The best of the day to all mothers in the group!

I decided to fast today, since I have a medical appointment tomorrow and am not sure how fasting would interact with that. I took it easy today with the walking, since it’s been in the low 40 degree F (about 4 C) range and rainy. We’ve had unseasonable cold and wet weather recently and it’s really taken a toll on how much I feel like exercising.

@funshipfreddie 26C sounds divine!

D11 Australia FD1
@Flour Baby thank you for your kind words and yes I will treat white chocolate as a more serious ‘threat’ to my goals!

@suki2 I too have had the dodgy hip. I think movement can really help…and yes running. I never thought at 64 I’d be running across the local oval, but I am at least twice a week. My podiatrist suggest I run ‘lightly’ on the front of my feet, and surprisingly it works well, certainly on grass.

Day11 Australia FD
The day is nearly over I can’t wait to eat. Zucchini slice and lots of fresh salad.
My body takes a long time to let go of weight so I won’t look at the scales until Friday the day after my 2nd FD.
@springer My heart goes out to you. Thinking of you and your daughter through this very challenging time.

Day 11 – UK – FD
Day 8-10 – NFD

Didn’t realise I hadn’t posted since Day 7 – all good – hand healing nicely but some comfort eating and an increase in🍷🥂over the long BH weekend……so pressing my RESET button today with a good FD hopefully. Maintenance is what it’s all about for me and that means staying with this WOL!

Busy weekend – VE celebrations and Mother’s Day for those outside of the UK – we celebrated ours in back in March. Spoke to my sister who lives in Melbourne Australia – she and all the family are safe and staying healthy

Brilliant weather on Saturday ☀️😎 and made the most of it with a 8+ miles hike – really stretched my legs and then on Sunday the temperature dropped by at least 8 degrees……

Just finished my 7am Broga class with OH joining in, so that woke me up nicely – having a cool down whilst I log on here then heading for a shower.

@shinything – lovely to see you back with us – as you know TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – we have got you 🤗
@mia139 – looks like you have found your mojo with this WOL and are going strong
@cateaus – I never said it wasn’t a challenge……I too struggle but know it’s the right thing to do…..sigh!!
@penz – I think I was bored a lot over the weekend as more and more food and wine seems to have found it’s way into me………no cocktails here though I love a good mojito or amaretto sour………🙄
@jaifaim – I too think of some our “old” friends and wonder how they are doing???
@i-hate-lettuce – well done for sliding off that plateau
@betsylee – well done on that 1.5 kg down in 8 days
@suki2 – good to hear that the hip pain is resolving……..keep moving
@basyjames – belated 🤗 for your Day 8 but it sounds like you listened to your body and took care of it
@springer – no need to apologise – every one contributes in their own way – just enjoy being part of the forum and write a post when you can – working 12hr shifts is no easy task 🤗
@lin48 and @zzzzz45 – welcome to you both – hope the forum can offer you some support – log in for a chat when you can – you will find it motivating!
@flourbaby – great job onsetting into the 👗such a good feeling!
@brightonbelle – me too with the overindulgence so let’s have a good FD today!
@therealwil78 – I thought we had lost you – welcome back!
@springer – hope nothing too serious with your daughter – totally understand that all she wants is to come home to her mother and you just want to have her home too 🤗

Joining the pocket list for today!
Pocket list day 11
@jaifaim
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@springer
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at

Lou Holtz
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”

Day 11UK FD

Beginning of the week means back to at least 3 FD in a row. I find that if the food dragon is allowed to roam all is lost! So it’s simpler just to keep it well under lock and key! I agree with those who have discovered Leslie Sansone… a good but not too killing workout! I sometimes do back to back walks just to increase the distance and calories used.

I fully sympathise with @springer and all those separated from family and friends. I hope you get to see your daughter soon. I’m supposed to be in Australia this month with my daughter and son in law celebrating my grandson’s 2nd birthday which is tomorrow. We chat on Face time etc but it’s a poor replacement for cuddles and kisses! All this too will pass and hopefully not too long before we can travel again.

Good luck to all fasters today.

Day 11 Oxfordshire, UK – NFD
New week, new me and new intentions.
Successful CD yesterday, came in at 1100 cals. Today I’m aiming for FD 500 – 600 cals. I’m going to revisit the Fast 800 book and see whether that would suit me for a couple of weeks. I noticed yesterday that before I added the chocolates I indulged in for the evening I was around the 800 cal mark.
@dykask – thanks for your good wishes. I have started to take a turmeric supplement, apparently good for inflammation and arthritis. When I add this to my chronometer app it tells me most of my vitamins and minerals intake are at capacity. So hopefully it will do me good. I’m hoping it will ease any swelling associated with the injury.
Interestingly, for me anyway, I had been suffering for a few months with plantar fasciitis in my left foot. Since injuring my right hip the PF seems to have cured almost overnight. (not that I would recommend such an injury)
@aussiejill – once I’m confident about running again I’ll certainly try using the front of my foot more; I guess it lessens the impact on the hips. I’ve never been a runner, I never felt I was built for it, but since losing most of my weight I have more energy and actually exercising more.
@springer – your results sounds so frustrating. I wonder if you are drinking enough water. Glad you’ve got strong motivation. Hope your daughter improves quickly
@dee22 – we do have to play mind games to succeed I find.
@aidan64 – thank goodness for exercise, I cant imagine how those people in Spain coped for all those weeks not being allowed out for exercise.
Joining the pocket list.
Pocket list day 11
@jaifaim
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@springer
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at
@suki2

Day 11 UK NFD

AWOL since around Day 5…

Been feeling ill & exhausted for a few weeks, not rested despite lots of sleep, struggling to think, using wrong words, really muddled head.

Eventually had useful tel/video appt with GP on Thursday. He reckons the virus I picked up in Paris early March was prob coronavirus and current symptoms combination of long-lasting CV, a staph infection that’s got into my bloodstream and allergies/asthma flare. Prescribed antibiotics, antihistamines & different inhalers, which I manaaged to get filled on Saturday. I’m jiust beginning to feel more like a human being.

@betsylee I think you’ll be overtaking me this month! I weighed in today at 158lb again and won’t be fasting until at least Thursday. I’l start to eat more mindfully from now – and thanks for giving me motivation to jump back on the waggon to chase you 🙂

Hope you are all having a good month. I don’t have the head to catch up with posts, but I’ll read & post daily from here on in – motivation for jumping on the 5:2 waggon later this week.

Whatever the day brings, go gently x

Day 11 USA (Illinois) FD

Nice Mother’s Day food yesterday, so fasting today-

Pocket list:

@jaifaim
@penz
@dykask
@aussiejill
@springer
@i-hate-lettuce
@funshipfreddie
@at
@suki2
@brightonbelle
@erikaa67
@songbirdme

Onward and downward.