Good Morning everyone,

I have been reading the posts in this forum for quite a while now and have finally decided to start 5:2 today. I will be 50 in a few weeks, struggling with the joys of menopause and my weight slowly going in the wrong direction. I hope to find – and give -some support here if possible, good to know that there are so many others out there and good to see that 5:2 can actually work 🙂
So today will be my very first fast day, I hope will be strong enough.

Have a good day everyone
Diana

Hello everyone!

Tilly it is so tricky to be eating with others, how good you are, making sure your Aunt is comfortable. I hope you find ways to eat well and a couple of days lightly as you can!

Oh dear Salma, it is still sweltering! If only your job took you to Melbourne for a meeting or two! (But wouldn’t you hate the long plane trip!).

I agree, that 5:2 is such a good eating pattern for a good healthy life. No wonder so many cultures and religions have fast days!

Lori I do hope your golf day was MUCH better! You deserve it after that vanishing post!
Hmm, I don’t always sail through fast days, but I did on Sunday 🙂

On the other hand, Monday has been exhausting: but I now know how to do Gant Charts! And I have a veggie full risotto to warm up for my evening meal.

Lovely to see you back Carolina. It is lovely to be back home after the strain of being away. Did you have some good times abroad? Those couple of pounds will be gone before you know it!

Sherry I hope you are getting nicely sorted back at home, and brewing some wonderful bone stock!

Welcome here Diana! Cheers for your first fast day! Were you very nervous? (I was for mine). How are you at the end of the day? Here is a lovely little secret, the BEST thing is waking up tomorrow morning!

Hi Chris, fellow Aussie! So glad you worked out about non fast days being just as important as fast days. I don’t worry with counting calories and TDEE, but I am ever mindful that non fast days are for normal healthy meals and only the occasional treat, or even more occasional feast. And with practice, I am getting there!

Well I am going back to exhausted and seeing if I can have a nap before my evening meal.

Best wishes everyone! It was lovely to see such a lot of lovely people here to reply to!

Hello and thank you for the friendly welcome!

I had my first fast day today and I am quite proud to say that I have been successful. Wasn’t sure if I would be able to get through the day without food. It was ok at work, I was quite hungry but simply forgot that because I was so busy. I had lots of water and herbal tea, but maybe not enough because I have quite a bad headache now. By the time I got home I wasn’t hungry any more, so I decided to have just a thin vegetable soop.

So not bad for the first time I guess…

Would you recommend to count calories on the normal days from the beginning? I was thinking of just trying to eat healthy food on the non fasting days and see if that works for me.

Porridge waiting for me tomorrow morning, mhmhmh…..

Beat wishes to all of you
Diana

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday (Monday for the Aussies!)afternoon! Sipping a nice bowl of bone broth with spinach while I read. A lazy-ish day here. Scale is back down in the 119 range after one day of the cleanse/fast and I have 3 more to go. Will be interesting to see where I end up at the end! Like Salma and Cinque say, it’s nice sometimes to do a fast- you do actually start to look forward to it! I have to get my grocery list together and get out there and shop. Always a chore to figure out meals for a week for 6 and then get the food and put it away…takes the better part of an afternoon at least!

Hi to Dida! Welcome this forum and the 50’s! Hope we can be of some help to you! Just stick it out and you will succeed! I agree with Cinque and Salma in that I don’t really count calories but it might be useful to check on your calorie intake on non-fast days in the beginning just to be sure you’re not overdoing it. For most of us, I don’t think we can have a “free for all” on NFD’s and still be successful! Congrats on a great start with your first day’s fast.

Salma, yes the motorhome has been scrubbed clean and all the laundry is done. It’s fun but definitely not a terribly relaxing way to vacation! I too love the change of seasons with Autumn but it’s a crazy busy time of year for me with all 4 of my kids’ birthdays in the span of 6 weeks from early October through mid-November and then the holidays hit. So I have mixed feelings for this time of the year! How is your cleanse going? What are you doing at this point and how many more days to go?

Lori, it’s so good you actually slept in! Your 4 and 5 am wake-ups make me cringe! 😉 How’s your eating going? Has that 2 lbs dissolved yet?

Cinque, the bone broth is a particularly good batch again, or maybe I’ve just been missing it? It’s funny, I kind of dread doing the cleanse/fast, and then once I start, I actually really enjoy it, especially the broth…it has so much protein in it that it easily keeps me full. How’s the YamDaisy project going? Any updates?

Ok, I’m off and running! Cheers!

Good morning everyone!

Cinque, I too have a problem with overeating in the evening. I am ok on most days while I am busy at work. I cook a proper meal on most evenings for my 15 year old daughter and myself – always fresh food or, if time is short, something out of the fridge which I had freshly cooked and frozen before. But as soon as I have a rest after our meal, I start thinking about what else is there that I could eat. I am not hungry at all, but I think about eating…..that’s the main reason why I am here now I guess.

You may be right about the caffeine withdrawal and my headache, I love coffee and normally have quite a lot of it.

I had expected to be ravenously hungry after my first fast day, but much to my surprise I wasn’t. So yesterday I had porridge in the morning, a yoghurt with fresh berries at lunchtime and a vegetable curry with naan bread and Basmati rice in the evening. And some chocolate before I went to bed…

Today is my second fast day, I cannot say that I am looking forward to it yet, but I am quite confident that I can do it.

Thanks again for your support, have a great day everyone!

Hello girls,

Scale down 0.6 today…not much but I’ll take it! I’m so sleepy today as I didn’t sleep well at all last night. This happens to me sometimes when /cleansing as I’ve mentioned before. Don’t know why? I’m drinking tea now to compensate, despite it not being on my plan. Aside from all that, it’s an absolutely beautiful day here in So. Cal!

Cinque, I wish it was that easy and possible to follow your birthday plan! The good thing is this year, the younger ones all sort of agreed they want Disneyland annual passes (which are NOT cheap!) in lieu of presents and parties. The older one, who will be turning Sweet 16 this year, is imagining a cabin in the woods while it snows with all her buddies…hmmm? Not sure about that one…we will see!

Dida, as I mentioned, I have a 15 year old daughter too (plus 9 year old twin girls and a 10 year old boy). Having a teen alone will drive you to eat!!!! 😉 Is she your only child? Good luck on fast day #2! Each progressive one gets easier.

Lori, what a bummer about the poison ivy! We don’t have it here in Cali but we do have something similar in poison oak plants. Thankfully I’ve never experienced it, but I had a brother-in-law who went to “relieve” himself by a creek and got the rash in an area that you can’t exactly scratch in public! 😉
Maybe the party contributed to the stubborn weight gain? I’m sure a FD will take care of it!

Where are you Salma? Hope all is well!

Bye for now!

Good morning all!

Today the hubby was wagging his tail as he ran off to play golf with his friend that he only sees 3 or 4 times a year. Lori, I’m sure you know the feeling with golf! I’m going to use this as an organization day…at least that’s my goal! The piles of miscellaneous stuff and outgrown kid clothing are growing and need to be attacked. I hate organizing and am not good at it unless I have zero distractions-something that’s not exactly possible with 4 kids at home! At least school starts next week so if I’m not successful, I’ll try again then!

I’m down 0.4 today to 118.6 and am hoping to be in the 117’s tomorrow at the end of this fast/cleanse. At least that seems to be my pattern over the last few months…I gain to around 121, go on the cleanse and get down in the 117’s. I usually have had a vacation or something right after getting to 117 that pushes me back up so I’m hoping this time around I’ll be able to maintain somewhere near there and not creep back up on the scales.

Cinque, I hope that pot of soup got finished and that your fast day went by without the late night hungries! When will your cool weather start easing into Spring-like temps? Ours, even though it’s only August, is starting to cooling down in the evenings, telling me Fall is on it’s way.

Salma, Yay for a day at the beach playing “hookey” as we say here! I’m so proud of you that you finally started pilates! Like everything, it gets easier as you go. For me, I started seeing good results between 3-6 months out but the stretching aspect of it even before you get to that point is just so good for you! Your cleanse sounds tough but do-able. At least you got those yummy mac nuts (one of my favs!) in the beginning! Well, try your best to finish strong and hopefully you will get back to or below your last end-of-cleanse weight! You still have over 2 weeks to get to your 80 kg goal by end of the month! And those birthday cakes you made! Oh my! I don’t have that much ambition! You were probably a younger mom than me at the time and had more energy than I do! 😉 When I only had the one girl (AND was younger!), I’d do more elaborate parties, such as the princess party where all the sandwiches consisted of peanut butter and jelly cut out in star shapes with a chocolate and sprinkles covered large stick pretzel stuck in them as the “wand” handle! Gone are those days!

Lori, what about Calamine lotion for the rash? Or does cortisone lotion work? Maybe an oatmeal bath? How long are those things supposed to last? That’s just miserable, you poor girl!

Organizing here I come (I think)!

Hello again! I’ll have to catch up with everyone over time but welcome to the new ladies and good luck!!!

Our trip was great! We were in Iceland for three days and did the geothermal spa, the tour of the geysir/rift area and rode the Icelandic horses (my daughter’s favorite)! The sky was so beautiful during the long twilight. We were in Amsterdam one day and did the canal tour and Van Gogh then we took the bullet train to Frankfort and spent the next day biking 20 miles! We had dinner in a great medieval town. Then we were on the Rhein for two days–did the boat tour and hiked up to two castles in the vineyards. Finally, we were in the waterlands of Holland in a dyke house where we had to get around by bike and pull a little ferry across the canal. We saw two sets of friends during the trip, and stayed with one of them for a night. So it was a great experience for our daughter. She is ready to move there!

The hard parts were the two nights I got virtually no sleep due to our flights. Also, my husband turned into a food pusher, which he is not around home!! It was very challenging. Also, I basically had enough one on one time with my travelling companions by the time it was done–I’m a big introvert and it was hard not having some space!!! But those are little things. Overall it was a blast.

I’m not doing so well getting back in the saddle but I am doing a proper fast day today and I vow to get on daily for the next few weeks. I was rather self conscious seeing my pictures. I hate how middle age weight is so different than young weight! Gravity!!!!!

We were not able to stay gluten free with my daughter and she gradually slipped back to feeling the way she did before, which was a good confirmation in a way. Now we are starting that again as well. I think I’ll try to do it also as much as possible. I’m not sure if we’ll also try the reflux medicine again before school starts–need to touch base with her doctor I guess! I hate dealing with the medical profession, no offense!!

The good thing about the trip was that I got a lot of exercise. Lots of walking, some real hiking, biking, carrying luggage and hoisting it up …. need to follow up on all that!

So I’ll try to get on early tomorrow! Have a nice evening, everyone!!!

Carolina, that does sound like a great holiday.
In your last post, when your first comment was relief to be back home, I nearly responded by saying what an introvert you must be! I don’t think I am much of an introvert, but even I know the exhaustion of being in a group of people for an extended time! Enjoy the peace!
It will be a nice time settling back and getting organised and getting into the rhythm of 5:2 again, and of being gluten free! (Won’t you love the occasional gluten snack when you get the chance to have one!).
Do you like finding new recipes and trying them out?
I really like Jamie Oliver’s recipes and here is the link to gluten free recipes on his website: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/category/special-diets/gluten-free/#HFc7qSjz7Wo3OuOq.97

A friend on another thread joked the other day about getting thin and finding everything is 12 inches lower than it used to be. Oh the joys of growing older!

Good afternoon Lori! I hope it is a lovely evening. Your nice little bit of cooking sounds wonderful. And those light tasty things are perfect on hot humid days.

Do you have to lug a couple of litres of water around with you on the golf course in the heat? Best wishes for a great round, and a wonderful rest when you get home.

Cheers for grandson’s baseball game!

The countdown is on!

We had a good interview for the YamDaisy project, and I am more excited than ever. They asked us to give some referees, and I realised I have three really good ones! (Not that I have asked them quite yet! 😉 )

Saturday morning here, so happy to have a quiet day. I want to get the house clean, but my health is a bit low so I am doing my ‘3’ trick. Every time I get up I do three things. They can be as little as I like (eg taking a mug to the sink) but it is magic because before I know it the big things are getting done (incrementally ).

I am fasting tomorrow, and it will be a bit of an experiment as my daughter and I may be going to do ‘meal prep Sunday’, shopping and making a load of meals to last the week. I’ll test to decide, if we make it regular, whether I need to change Sunday’s fast to Saturday.

I’ve been sensible in the evenings, and feeling good!
Salma so glad Pilates is making such a good difference!
Hooray for getting our lives sorted for a healthy old age! (And a healthy current age!!!!)

Off to do three things!

Bye 🙂

Hello!

I am back on today as promised! Yay me!! Haha. I wish it were that easy….

Lori, how exciting to be in the countdown phase! It is very humid here as well. It saps the energy out of you!

Cinque, hope you’re feeling better. I like your Rule of 3!

Sherryann, congrats on getting back to goal!!!!!!!! You are way ahead of me but I did have a decent FD yesterday.

Tomorrow we go to my inlaws on the lake. Fingers crossed…..

Happy Saturday morning everyone!

I had a good night’s sleep which was unexpected. I had the air conditioner running and the bedroom door shut so it was quite comfortable. I didn’t expect to sleep well since the husband is away, but I guess I was just exhausted. Anyway, got up at 4:30 so I could ease into my day before heading to the golf course. Just about time for breakfast!

My beef, zucchini, tomato concoction was yummy! I don’t measure spices, I just taste and sprinkle a little of this and a little of that. I got it perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed a dish last evening and have enough left for a couple more meals.

I found out I got paired with one of my favorite gals for golf this weekend. She is 79 years old and hits the ball a mile! She is also a hoot! We’ll be laughing a lot this weekend. If she says or does something that doesn’t make sense and we say “Donna, what are you talking about?” She’ll say “Give me a break, in 21 years I’ll be 100!!” I hope to be like her when I’m 79!

I wonder how the husband and daughter and kids slept last night all crammed into one hotel room? LOL! I’ll hear the story this afternoon when he calls.

Time for a bit of breakfast. Have a great day everyone!

Good Saturday to you all!

Back from the morning walk and ready to start the day. Scale went up one pound this morning, which is to be expected after the cleanse-now to keep it from going further like usual! If I can “solidify” at 118 for a while then I can try another cleanse and hopefully get to the holy grail of 115 where I hope to maintain indefinitely!;) Late afternoon today is the couples wedding shower. I called ahead and it will be casual- there will be a BBQ of hot dogs, burgers and chicken with grilled veggies and salad, so there are healthy options for me if I just stick to my guns! Maybe I’ll bring a lite dessert to share so that I have something sweet to eat that won’t send me off the rails!

Carolina, best of luck today at the lake with the in-laws! Hold strong!

Lori, have fun with the “kick in the pants” 79 year old partner! Sounds like a good time!

Salma, stubborn weight is SO frustrating-I’m feeling for you. You know this time last year I was right there with my weight stubbornly refusing to move until I changed up the types of food I was eating. Not saying this is your problem, but interesting- I have a friend who recently went to a doc because she could never lose weight. She tested her for food allergies and came up with a list of those to avoid and the pounds started to come off for the first time in years. I’ve never been formally tested but since last Fall, at the advice of that wellness coach, I have avoided common potential problems like gluten, peanuts, sugar, so who knows? Has your nutritionist ever discussed anything about food sensitivities?

That’s tough with regard to your parents. I wish it was easier, but in my business, I hear similar stuff all the time! At least you are taking the positive (though difficult with your dad’s two cents!) steps to remodel in order to get some help in. It’s great that help there is inexpensive. Be prepared that they might “push back” a bit when it comes down to actually getting someone in there. A lot of people feel like it will interfere with their lives, etc., but once they see how much easier their lives become and they develop a good relationship with the caregiver, it gets so much better! Finding the right personality type that meshes with your parents is key. Good luck! 🙂 So happy you have your son around to ease the stress! How long is he in town?

Have a great day everyone!

Hi all,

Well, the wedding shower was very boring (I love my nephew, but sorry to say it was!) AND, they didn’t have the promised chicken, only beef dogs/burgers which I don’t eat. So, I over-did it on the darn tortilla chips and then my hubby and I went out to eat afterward. So, scale went up another pound (low 119’s). Still in the “ok” range but I need to get on it!

I’ve been so busy this morning that I didn’t really have time to eat a proper breakfast, just a handful of nuts and some dried pineapple slices. I got a crepe pan a few months ago that I’ve been wanting to experiment with so I just might do that and make myself a brunch out of it. Do any of you make crepes?
I’m thinking it would be a nice, higher protein alternative to pancakes, especially if I use an alternate flour like coconut, etc.

School starts Wednesday (I’m hearing the song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” in my head as I write this 😉 so today is back-to-school stock up day…taking kids for underwear, socks, shoes. Other than that and trying to stay cool during this heatwave we are starting to experience, not much else going on.

Cinque, hoping you got your much needed rest. How did you end up wearing yourself out the day prior? Any news yet on the interview?

Salma, Ugh, I agree with Lori! No scary movies for me…only funny or lighthearted! I don’t need bad dreams! On my 11th birthday my parents took me and a bunch of girlfriends to the drive-in movie to see “Jaws”. As we sat in our bean bag chairs in the back of the pick-up truck, my dad made sure to grab me on the shoulders every time the shark bit someone! I didn’t go in the ocean for a while after that one! So, it will be interesting to see what the nutritionist has to say! Did the doctor check into an inner ear/equilibrium issue with regard to your mom? My mom had vertigo caused my an inbalance in the ear…not sure if that’s related? Hope they figure it out because the last thing she needs is to fall and break something at this age.

Lori, I am back in the groove and will be more so once those kids get back to school. A friend of mine took her kids out of the school to homeschool them 3 days and 2 days they go to classes at another school. More power to her…I could never home school! Yay for only 38 more days! What besides golf is in your retirement future? Have you thought much about it? I’m guessing you have! 😉

Have a great day everyone!

Hi I am totally new to this going to try my first fast day tomorrow.
I have gained 4 stone in just under four years.
three family bereavements have left me with very bad eating habits.
Menopause also been an issue with chocolate binges!
Have made a few half hearted attempts to “diet” but always result in comfort overeating.
Also noticed my health is not as good as it was a few years ago breathless when walking and painful knees.

Having read your posts I am hopeful that I can do this and stick with it.
Feeling very positive tonight will see what tomorrow brings !

Hi Kitty,

There is no magic involved. Want to lose weight? You cant binge on chocolate. Get rid of all sugar intake. Avoid grain based foods like bread, pasta, rice. No fruit juice!! No sugar!! Get your carbs from veggies. It will take about a month to detox from sugar and simple carbs. It will be tough. It gets easier after about a month. Success doesn’t chase you, you have to chase success.

Morning all!

Walk is done and now thinking about breakfast! Maybe crepes again? My first attempt yesterday at crepes was a success in the taste department (filled with strawberries and coconut cream) and not so much success in structure of the actual crepe! The third of the batch did not tear so I’m hopeful!

My weight is back down in the 118’s so that made me feel great today! 🙂

I successful finished the back-to-school underwear, sock, and shoe shopping yesterday as well. Today is grocery shopping.

Dida, so glad you’re feeling better and that your second fast day was a success!

Kitty, good luck! You will be successful if you just keep going with this and don’t give up!

Cinque, I was thinking maybe you had a long day of babysitting that wore you out! At least you did get all that meal prep done. What did you prep ahead of time for meals?

Lori! What a great time you have ahead of you! How much fun that will be! Of course, when you make that trip to the San Diego area, we have to get together! 🙂

Hello to Salma, Carolina and everyone else I may have missed!

Off to make that dreaded grocery shopping list!

Hello again!

I’m slowly getting back in the swing of things. Unfortunately I overate at the lake!! Part of it was misunderstanding–we got there for lunch, which I thought was going to be the main meal while we were there. Mean trick, haha. They had a huge supper!!!!! But I logged in here again and that’s a good first step.

Dida, I find that once you’re in the pattern of 5:2 it’s pretty manageable for fast days. Give it a good six weeks at least!

Kitty, good luck to you! Stress and menopause take a huge toll. I know they did for me. It’s so rewarding to make progress, no matter how small, so be sure to celebrate the smallest thing–even if it’s not gaining weight anymore!

SherryAnn, we are doing the back to school shopping, too. I’m jealous of how cute my daughter looks in every single thing she tries on! I have to try on ten outfits to find one that is acceptable.

Speaking of which, Salma, you should feel good for not being over last year’s weight imo. I’m very sorry about your parent drama. I am the late child in our family and I went through that in my 30s when my son was a toddler. It was so stressful!! It’s something nobody can fully appreciate until they’ve been there…..

Lori, wow, your plans are amazing. I know you’re looking forward to the fun.

Cinque, hope you made progress with your to-do list!

So….despite the random writing I produce here, I have a master’s degree in English and sometimes teach basic English classes at the community college. I’ve gone a few semesters without being asked, though, which was a little hard on my self image even though it works out since I’m busy doing marketing for our company. Anyway, they did ask me this fall, so that made me feel good. I didn’t take it, which may not be smart for the future, but it was still good to be asked, haha. That’s my little perk for the week.

Now to do well with eating and exercise! Good luck to all!!!

Good Morning!

Great night’s sleep and barely an itch this morning! Whew! I’m ready for boot camp and will head there in about 45 minutes…but first, more coffee!

I had a horrible eating day yesterday. You name something I shouldn’t eat and it went in my mouth. Ugh! Today WILL be a much better day in that regard.

Sherry…for sure we will get together when we make it to San Diego! I love meeting online friends IRL(in real life). I met 2 when we were in Seattle last year. Fun! When I go to Myrtle Beach in November, the group is all girls that met on an online running group back in 2011. We have gotten together 1 other time in San Francisco a couple years ago. Our group will be a bit bigger this time….some I’ll be meeting for the first time.

As expected after yesterday’s eating binge, the scale is up a couple pounds. Lots of water and green tea for me today.

Oops…..time to get ready to work out! Have a great day!

I started this a week ago. No real issues just a slight headache and that’s probably from not having coffee. I’ve been trying to cut down on the caffeine. I will be 54 this year and with menopause I’ve gained weight and it will not come off, so I too am hoping this will work. Best of luck,

Gale from Maryland USA

Hi girls,

The MOST WONDERFUL DAY OF THE YEAR is officially today! Kids went back to school! 🙂 They were a combo of happy to see their friends and scared at starting a new grade (I remember that feeling). I did some more grocery shopping I had to do, unloaded it all and then sat in amazement for a few moments as there was not a sound to be heard…no one calling me for something or asking me to make them food!

Weight still in the 118’s today…yay for maintaining!

Dida, so sorry for your dizzy spell! Is it lack of food or caffeine do you think? Are you getting enough protein? In any case, I hope today is a better one for you! I love your mantra, “Never Give Up”! 😉 As for your mum, as I told Salma, the elderly rarely ever want outside help in their homes. It has to be gently nudged into their lives (we own a senior in-home care business). Sometimes they don’t want the intrusion and sometimes they feel they can’t afford it (though often times this isn’t the case!). Sometimes families have introduced a caregiver as a friend who’s helping out and they pay for the service themselves secretly! I hope you can get some help with your mum! Let me know if you want an agency referral in your area.

Elizabeth (Carolina), I know what you mean about meals at parties…you just don’t know what to expect sometimes…like the shower I went to above where I thought they’d have food I could eat…they didn’t so I over-did it on the chips! 🙁 All you can do is do your best and as you said, get back on the horse the next day! Congrats on the little ego boost of being asked back to teach! A Masters in English…you little smarty pants! 😉

Cinque, Will keep your sweet sister in my prayers. Poor thing! As I said earlier, when my mom had it, she couldn’t even get out of bed without the world spinning around her and then ending up on the floor. She had to crawl to the bathroom. Funny re: your talk of needing a PA! I keep telling my hubby that we or at least HE needs one to stay organized and get all the little stuff done that keeps falling between the cracks when you’re running 3 business offices and have 4 kids! A friend of mine had one when she was a business owner and said she was a lifesaver! And, YUM! Can I come for dinner? The meals you two prepped sound wonderful! You like a lot of Indian food, don’t you? So tasty!

Lori, YAY for the end of the itchy rash! Yes, I remember you meeting Jayne last year in Seattle. I don’t know how much of a tour guide I’d be, as she was for you, being that I live about 40 minutes north of San Diego proper, but I’d love to get together with the hubby’s for dinner! It would be so fun to get this group here together to meet in person. As I said, I can fit at least a few of you in my place in Honolulu

Hi Jeanne and Gale! This will work for you as long as you keep plugging away and don’t get discouraged. If you mess up, there’s always a fast the next day to minimize the damage! I’m a slow loser and didn’t give it my all for the first 2-3 months. I didn’t have a lot to lose but at 5’2″ (well, I used to be that tall at least!), every bit of weight is too much. I lost 16 lbs. in a little less than a year and am now working on maintaining it~ something I have NEVER been good at, but now, with this plan, I seem to be! It only took me 53 years to get to this point! Good luck!

Time to get dinner in the slowcooker and do like Cinque and prepare some make-ahead meals to make the school week go easier! Bye!

Sherry

Hi everyone thank you very much for your support and advice.
I had my first fast day yesterday and I feel it went very well. I was just under the 500 calories for the day I didn’t feel hungry but in the evening I did feel a little fuzzy headed.
From reading through all your post I think that was a lack of fluids. Normal eating day today and I didn’t over do it so that was good !
My second fast day of this week will be tomorrow will repeat what I did yesterday and hopefully it will go well. I just keep reading back through all your posts which are really helpful when your new to this.
All the best everyone.