Hello all,
It’s that time now when I need to take myself off to bed with a good book, decaf coffee or tea and make sure I don’t get up again. Thanks to all this support, I think I’ve turned a corner and went from 6pm on Monday’s fast day until 11am yesterday and finally got through the hunger and out the other side and now remember how good it feels. Had to try v hard not to then binge! Today I had one egg on dry toast for brekkie and then managed to drink loads and keep going until 3:30 when I had some berries. Tuna, rice cakes and asparagus for dinner whilst watching the family chomp pasta wasn’t easy.
I’m just experimenting to see if going longer between food might work for me. I just really need to control myself tomorrow. Planning is the key! And not pile it all back on over the weekend as is my tendency….
Keep going everyone!
D.

Thankyou for the warm welcome everyone.
I think my success first time round was sheer will power and I exercised to Davina a lot,well at least 4 times a week (I think her DVDs are the best especially fit in 15)
I tried not to get too hung up on the number on the scales and measured myself (in cm not inches) I didn’t count calories or refrain from anything on my non fast days eithe. My appetite naturally curbed.
I think one of the secrets to successful fasting is to keep busy!
Can’t seem to get my mind in the right place again……..
Can I ask what people think about avoiding carbs on a fast day? I never have bread but sometimes might have 2 new potatoes with fish/chicken. Had quite a successful fast yesterday….apart from the 4 peanut m&m’s
Zacindie 72 well done that’s a fantastic achievement
X

Hi all,

Michelleg22, good on you for good ole’ Davina, I haven’t exercised for ages, you have inspired me to get myself moving:-)

Well done Elc72!

After a few fasts now, I have concocted a low cal dinner which is huge and filling. 2 x courgettes spiralled, half a tin of tomato’s, 2 x fresh tomato’s, 2 large mushrooms, chilli, black pepper and garlic.

Fry the mushrooms and garlic in 1 cal spray a bit of water, add all the other ingredients and let it simmer (whilst I prepare the family’s fodder!), it reduces into a thick sauce, top it with a generous sprinkle of parmesan. Its comes in at 173 calories according MFP.

Has anyone started to make much healthier choices on non fast days, and cut down on carbs? Read Michael M, suggested cut back on white carbs to maintain weight loss if stuck on plateau.

Hi All, well done Elc72, – big effort paid off! So, – llast time you lost the weight and went onto 6:1 it didn’t work for you, what are your thoughts going forward – long term, sticking to 5:2?
Michelleg72- you are so right about keeping busy, it’s essential! I have become so productive, the house has never been cleaner and I have even started some knitting for the evenings.
CARBS have somehow lost their appeal for me, I allowed myself some mash with a saucy meal last week, now I know this would have been my idea of heaven a couple months ago, and I just wasn’t bothered, I was actually taken by surprise at myself and was able to leave it.
Zacindie, spiralled courgettes? Do you use a spirallizer? If so what do you think of them- my kitchen is quite small and everything has to earn its space, but I have been contemplating one.
Hi yoyogirl, what’s a “what’s app group” sorry if I a being thick.
EXERCISE-Still thinking about it, but I do have the guilt, I suppose it’s a start. Goosey x

Hi all,

Goosey, no I didn’t really have time to eat in Edinburgh but it was such a long stressful day a fast was the last thing I wanted. Will be up there on a regular basis so plenty of time to check out some nice places to eat.

Elc- well done on getting back to pre-break weight!

You are all shaming me into getting back into exercise. Will try to start with a run on Saturday morning (been sooo long it will probably be walk/jog).

Weigh in day tomorrow but not feeling too optimistic.

Hi all,

Elc- no weight loss this week, bit disappointed to be honest. I have been thinking when I have been reading these posts and have came to the conclusion that it may be due to bread. I think on the weeks that I have lost I haven’t had any, and only had crackers and oatcakes. To numb the pain I had a bit of munch on cakes at work, now feel awful due to the gluten. No bread for me starting on Monday even if it is gluten free.

Can I ask if anyone has a greater weight loss when they eat less carbs? Would be really interested in you thoughts/experience of this.

I think that I need to get back to exercise classes and running.

Hi everyone,

After reading other posts I decided to be proactive rather than dwelling on a no weight loss week. Took a trip into town and bought slim rice (16cals for 200grm) and the noodles and pasta, and all gluten free. I hope that this reduces the carb intake on fast and non fast days then I can still have nice bread when I feel like it. I have made a big pot of chick pea and spinach curry for fast days so with the slim rice it works out at 250cals for a large meal. I will let you know what I think of them as plan to try it out tonight.

I think they are much the same but different brand. Got them in Holland and Barrett who are doing a deal if you buy one get another for a penny. They sell the slim rice, pasta and noodles all low carb, gluten free and around 10 cals for 100grms. Which is great for me as normally gluten free are higher in both fat and cals. Appears to be made of Konjac flour and oat fibre. Think they are worth a try. They appear to have reasonable reviews. Will keep you updated.

Morning all,

Update on the slim rice. When you open them they do smell awful! However, once rinsed a few times and cooked they went ok with my curry. Unfortunately I had a good old munch last night which I enjoyed. Going shopping and plan to make a quorn chilli (great for fast day). Going to be really focused this week and keep an eye on my cals non fast days over the next week.

Michelleg22, I totally agree with you about being hungrier the day after a carb heavy day. I am just keeping an eye on this to see if there is a connection with too much carbs and no weight loss. However, I think that I have not been watching my cals on non fast days. Sometimes count and do well and sometimes I go over and think what the hell, in for a penny and in for a pound. Think I need a consistent approach for at least 3-4 non fast days of being careful of how much I am eating. Also need to excerise rather than thinking about it. Hope this week is a week of action rather than contemplation!

Hi everyone!

I just started this diet last week and I’ll be fasting on Monday and Wednesday too.

What does everyone eat on their fast days?

I’m lucky, the low calorie noodles (shirataki/slim noodles) are Japanese, and living in Japan, I can buy huge bags of them and have a nice big meal even when fasting. (Although my Japanese coworkers are pretty grossed out that I use the noodles as a pasta substitute since they’re supposed to be used in traditional Japanese dishes haha)

How does everyone cope during work on a fast day? I’m a teacher, so I spend a lot of my day jumping up and down and singing songs with kids. I found myself feeling pretty faint at the end of the day.

Sorry for the long message! Good luck fasting, everyone (:

I’ve just had a 3 egg omelette with peppers mushroom and a bit of cheese.
I try to only have 1 meal a day too lazycat but had a cup o soup today as well. Just been for a 4km walk so I’m not worrying too much. Already thinking about what I’m having tomorrow. Early bath and bed for me cos I know I’ll be struggling in an hour. Good luck everyone x

Haha lazycat I’ve got an options hot chocolate on standby if I feel I need it 🙂

Lol I know what you mean. Like you said living the dream 😉

Thanks for the welcomes.

Yes, planning IS the key! I didn’t check my calories before eating on my 2nd day and ended up at almost 350 before noon. For the rest of the day, I had to make do with a bowl of miso soup with some steamed veges thrown in. On the upside – it was quite filling and tasty, and I didn’t go over 500 cals, so feeling quite encouraged by that….

I eat quite a few quorn products normally – I didn’t realise I would be able to incorporate them into a fast day. I really must start reading more calorie labels!

Good tip Randi.

Elc, I am the same when I have lunch on a fast day. One minute I think no worries I have loads of cals then the next I am wondering where they have gone or like today when I am slightly over my 500 due to a slice of low fat cheese. Elc you sound as is you have done great on the diet. The only thing that I can suggest is tin of soup.

Elc, Good luck with your weigh in!

Same here ELC72 had a small toastie at lunch and a cup o soup . Omelette for dinner. Going to try the quorn and make a chilli or something I think. Will stock up on the low carb noodles too, my friend works at Holland and barest so at least I get a discount. Mad with myself today. 🙁

Well done Elc, you must be delighted! weigh in for me tomorrow. My fingers and toes are crossed for the scales telling me good things. If not will need to be super good with calorie counting next week.

I have been good all day at work then munched like mad on crackers and cheese since I had lovely healthy dinner.

Think you totally deserve a gin!

Hi all,

Just weighed myself and 1/2lb on, not a happy bunny! Think I need to have more self control on non fast days.

No idea where Goosey is. Hope that She is back soon.

Hope everyone is doing okay and have a bit more self control the me.

Enjoy the weekend