Day 4, London, UK, NFD (CD)

I’m aiming to stay controlled today considering yesterdays’ feasting.

@badgertastica, you seem to have hit the ground running, as others will tell you, it’s so much easier to have your OH on board!!! Maybe you’ll get to the end of the week, see how successful you’ve been and swerve that pasty!!! Or, if you’re anything like me, you’ll think you deserve it & swallow it whole!!!!! LOL!!! That mentality does dwindle the further you get into this WOL though!!! At least there’s no guilt attached with indulging a bit on a NFD!!!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone!!!

Day 4 USA (Illinois) NFD

Yesterday turned into a FD (yeah for that!)with lots of hot tea on a cold, rainy fall day. I forgot I had a packet of miso soup that also helped make it only a 350 calorie day.

Today could be rather rough if I don’t manage two church concerts that each say they have “treats” following. One even says “dessert bar.” Wow! I will try to just take a polite little serving. Those types of things never mean anything with protein.

Onward and downward.

Day 4 Norfolk (UK) NFD

Sorry haven’t posted for a few days. Been hectic.

I started my new job on Thursday and all is going well so far.
My boss/owner told me on Friday afternoon that she’d been waiting for someone like me to come along, that she was so pleased I had joined the team. Really impressed with me.
I felt quite emotional at all that.
Everyone has been welcoming and I’m hoping this is a fresh and happy start for me.

Then went out for dinner for my birthday so didn’t have a fast day on Thursday as I would normally do.

I think working again might help with the “dieting” as I’m busy and not thinking about food. I went out at lunchtime on Friday and bought myself a bowl and some fruit to put in it.
I went back to work smiling. The sun was out and I am earning again and making myself useful and I’m appreciated. That’s a big boost.

Had a little look at wedding dresses yesterday and I’m now panicking I’m not going to be how I want to be in the 251 days I’ve got left. Help!!!!

Can I ask how you keep track of replying to people’s comments? I have trouble scrolling back through the pages and then coming back to my post. Am I making it too complicated?!

@claire-suzanne:
I’ve been on the lookout for you since Thursday! SO glad your new job is turning out so well for you. A good thing you didn’t take too much notice of the bad reviews by disgruntled ex-employees. Always two sides to a story. I’m so pleased for you.
251 days? That’s AGES…..you’ll look fantastic….what a great incentive to stick to 5:2, because I can tell you, it works, and you have a motive. Aim at 1 to 2 pounds per week and add it up. Is it about 30 weeks or so?

Day 4 – Eastern WA USA – NFD

A lovely sunny fall day here as well after a few rainy ones. It’s a little crisp with still many fall colours about. I’m happy to be in a place with more distinct 4 seasons. Keeping my eyes open for some winter tires so I’ll be ready for that season and able to get around to all the schools.

@claire Suzanne – so glad you’re enjoying your new job & being appreciated! Yes, if you’re busy it’ll be easier to focus on other things besides food. Before you know it you’ll be all set for your wedding.

@judyjudes – may this week be a better one for you.

@badgertastica – so good to have your hubby on board with you! That should help you both.

Glad we’re on this journey together!

Day 5 – Japan – WFD … #79 in 2018

@mrsscaggs05 – welcome! If you read the beginning posts on page 1 by our host @ basyjames, she explains how things work.

Day 4 Ohio, US — NFD
Day 2 — NFD
Day 3 — NFD

So far so good with the NFD’s. I overdid it a bit last night, but still kept the added sugar intake under 35 gm.

@bellyblast Thanks for the reminder about the two windows. That’s a good idea! I sometimes use double windows at work, but hadn’t applied the idea to working here. I guess that it’s something of the work-world and the real-world, never the twain shall meet!

@songbirdme Looks like we’ve been having the same weather. Yeah, they really don’t make many high-protein, low-carb desserts — oh wait! Yes they do! They’re called “entrees”!

Hope everyone has a fine start of the week!

Day 5, Emden Germany, FD

Have to use DH’s phone before he goes to work, no internet again. Have a nice day everyone!

Day 5 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

Another Monday, another FD with weekend weight to shift. My fault entirely. It was not a complete blow out, I made sure not to leave the house yesterday because I knew I would stock up on chocolate and crisps…..but I still found some cheese and crackers 😆

I realised with a surprise this morning that I have this full week in work, then a few days next week and then I am off to Valencia in Spain for the Moto GP! It does not feel like a year ago when I was last there! I was posting on this forum then, it’s great how this has become such a habit and WOL.

@clairesuzanne Delighted to hear you are getting on well in your new job. I might have mentioned to you before that I too had a toxic work situation that came to a head at the end of July and I eventually walked. Now I work on contract in a great company, and every week I am thankful that I left the other place…not least that my pay packet has increased considerably 😄 But also the professional people I now work with make me realise I am worth much more than how I was made to feel in the other place. Enjoy!

@flourbaby Yes this WOL is a long and winding road and right now I am out in the meadow taking the very scenic route as I see the wagon trundling along ahead of me 😉

@cornish-jane yes, gloomy weather coming into winter and the world of horticulture slowing down…no wonder people get seasonal affective disorder. It was a beautiful Autumn weekend but now it’s damp, raining, and everything is grey. Blah. Hope you pick up soon.

@ccco I am interested to see how your water fasting experiment goes. Right now I can just about manage basic 5:2. Good luck.

Pocket list Day 5
@daffodil2010
@cornish-jane
@snowflake56

Day 5 – UK – FD

Thank you to all the lovely people who’ve wished me well. I havnt got my note book to hand to jot down your names and I can’t remeber them all. Sorry 😐😊

I am feeling somewhat better and the bleeding has stopped but they need to find the source. Hopefully CT scan soon. NHS won’t provide one as I’m not old or infirm enough 🤷‍♀️. They offered a scopy in 6 weeks. Going private but need to see GP to initiate referral. I didn’t even receive any discharge papers from hospital. Fingers crossed I don’t have a further significant bleed before they find where it’s coming from.

Pocket List Day 5
@daffodil2010
@cornish-jane
@snowflake56
@kerryn73
@judyjudes

Day 5 UK FD

Well I just about survived the weekend with the family. Thank you so much @annemarylin for your kind works. It was excellent advice. 😁

Its so good to be back home. Having a much needed FD today as I over indulged far too much and was nursing a bad hangover yesterday. 🤢

Wishing you all a fab Monday.

Pocket List Day 5
@daffodil2010
@cornish-jane
@snowflake56
@kerryn73
@judyjudes
@missybear
@sarahbob

Day 4 NSW Australia CFD
9.20pm Monday

Hi everyone, just checking in!
Enjoy whatever you are getting up to and bye for now!

Day 5, London, UK, NFD (CD)

Yesterdays’ CD didn’t quite work out, you see there was this cheese board……………!!!! Wine, cheese or ANYTHING made from flour …………….. that’s all I need to survive, and all I really want in life, I still need to work on self-control around these favourites!!!!

Soooo looking forward to tomorrows’ FD, I wish I could manage one at home!!

Stay strong everyone!!!

Day 5 – UK – FD
Day 4 – NFD

Good morning from a dry Cumbria at last…………..It did not stop raining in my part of Cumbria on both Saturday and Sunday. @daffodil2010 looks like you had all the sunshine in Ireland!!!

DD stayed over on Saturday night as she had to work late on stocktaking – I cooked us a lovely ribeye steak with mushroom sauce, green beans and sweet potato wedges and shared some red wine. OH had oven roasted vegetables (he’s a non meat eater and does not drink alcohol!)
On Sunday we met up with old friends visiting the lakes including DD and her OH and the beagle 🐶Archie (they wanted to meet him!) we had a lovely evening catching up in a dog friendly local restaurant.

Out for that 7am broga class again this morning – I did sign up for a block of 6 with OH!!!!! Pilates this afternoon and then an evening yoga class 💪

@beckyt64 – Wow 33.5 yrs since that liver transplant – how wonderful that gift was 🤗 Welcome to the 5:2 WOL – my advice is stick to the basics – it works!!!! I’m celebrating my 2nd anniversary in maintenance next month!
@fatfingers – inspiring first post on the 2nd
@metatauta – glad the new job is working out
@michelinme – sounds like a lovely weekend with your friend – great for the spirits
@arelkade – lovely to see you continuing with us
@ciren2 – good news that your DD has found a house share in Australia – I too like @kerryn73 made the opposite trip from your DD – left Australia with OH for a year of travel and never went back to Australia to live – have been back to visit on a regular basis until I lost my darling mum in 2014 (dad passed away 9 years before her!!)
@ccco – an interesting way to build up to a full water FD – keen to hear how you get on – sign in daily and let us know
@claire-suzanne – good news regarding the new job! Nice to feel welcomed and wanted. 251 days on 5:2 and you can meet any goals you set yourself!! “You are stronger than you think” To make it easier to answer the posts – I open 2 tabs of the forum and read one and answer not the other!
@judyjudes – sorry to hear that the cause of the problem has not been identified yet – fingers crossed that no recurrence in the immediate future x
@mrsscaggs05 – I see someone has explained about the challenge – welcome on board if you decide to join – we are a friendly international forum who offer support/advice but no judgement
@gretta – these things happen to all of us……the important thing is to press that RESET button ASAP which you are doing with that MFD and a spin class to start your Monday off right!!!
@basyjames – the spreadsheet seems to be set on view only access at the moment……….

Joining today’s Pocket List – Pocket List Day 5
@daffodil2010
@cornish-jane
@snowflake56
@kerryn73
@judyjudes
@missybear
@fatfingers
@shinything
@sarahbob
@at

I saw this today and thought I would share it “Remember your dreams are as hungry as your demons. Make sure you are feeding the right ones!”

Day 5 USA (Illinois) NFD

Managed to make it through yesterday under TDEE. I only ate one frosted pumpkin bar after the first church service, Evensong. I wasn’t feeling well following the 2nd one, so left before indulging at the “dessert buffet” which was good. After sitting for an hour at the concert, my back disc issues caused my legs not to work well – hips and legs feeling like they were “asleep.” I know, that’s not good, and I have been in denial about what is happening. I promised my friends who helped me to my car that I would seek some sort of treatment. As long as I keep moving, I have been okay. Ugh.

Happy Monday FD to all you – stay strong. Come back and read posts for support.
@basyjames – I love that C.S. Lewis quote.

Onward and downward.

Day 5, Guildford UK, MFD

Had a few over eating days, did some dancing. Still struggling.

I had a major boiler breakdown and had to have my heating and hot water system overhauled, turns out it had been leaking for a long time. All the electrical wiring, ceiling and cupboards are having to be replaced.

I am living on a building site with no kitchen and proper electrical. No cooking and all of my kitchen contents are in my living room. The attic contents are in my bedrooms. I think all of this is getting to me a little bit. Plus no matter what I do this weight isn’t shifting.

But I have hot water!

Will post when I have more cheerful updates.

Mari

Day 5 Belfast FD

My exercise routine has been in the doldrums a bit so this morning’s walk was brisker than usual, and a swimming class tonight should kick start the routine.

@ciren2 – I think you probably get the best of the weather deal overall. My mum used to live in Worcestershire and quite often our weather was fairly similar but we got it first. However, it is wetter here for sure. That’s why it’s so green! BTW I’m glad your daughter is getting sorted.
@ClaireSuzanne – I use an iPad and flip between the forum and ‘notes’. When I’m finished I cut the text and paste it into the box. It works for me. I’m glad life seems to be going better for you. There’s a place for everyone. Have faith in this WOL. You’ll get to that magic number and be a beautiful bride.
@songbirdme – I hope you manage to stay strong in the face of adversity!
@ccco – I’m following your posts with interest.
@judyjudes – glad you’re feeling better.
@songbirdme – hope you can get that sorted soon.
@rainbowsmile – I was thinking about you yesterday. What a run of bad (and expensive) luck you’ve had. I suppose on the positive side, at lease you can dance a little. Stay strong and positive my friend. Xo

Adding myself to pocket list:
@daffodil2010
@cornish-jane
@snowflake56
@kerryn73
@judyjudes
@missybear
@fatfingers
@shinything
@sarahbob
@at
@beththenew
@basyjames
@yellowandblue
@ccco
@debster251

Stay strong everyone

USA Day 5 FD

I just finished my first meal of the day, which I had at 12:30 p.m. I measured and journaled everything I ate to be sure my meals don’t go overboard. I am feeling very full and am quite sure I will easily make it to my last meal at dinner time. No snacks! I also completed my exercise program. Things are going very well. I hope to end the day with 726 calories eaten and I am on track! 🙂

Day 1–FD AZ,USA
Is it too late to join? I just began this WOL and would love the challenge. I tried to add to the spreadsheet but couldn’t…

Day 5 Canada NFD

I find FD’s relatively easy, it is the eating that brings me undone. I start off with the best will in the world and then somehow I am eating enough chocolate for 10 people or a sack full of nuts or, or, or…
I am focussed on getting this in order so cheer me on as I walk away whenever my “meal” should really finish.

I know from other challenges that the end of the month comes around really quickly, and then we will be facing the holidays and all the fabulous food that brings with it.

So, I am going to make the next week one of my best so that the challenge makes as much impact on my fat pockets as possible. Feel like joining me?

@rainbowsmile, I thought of you yesterday as I was running a bath and hoping all was working out. I am so sorry to read about you need to do more reno’s. Hang in there and try and think about the sunshine that will be back in your life.

Day 5 Norfolk (UK) NFD

@debster251 and @at and @bellyblast- I am trying reading the posts on my phone and typing on here!! Thankyou for your kind words about the wedding and getting myself into shape. It’s long overdue.

@fatfingers a big milestone for you. Well done. x

@judyjudes Sending you healing thoughts. I am Reiki-attuned but haven’t done it for a while so I’ll see if it works again or not!

@kerryn73 Thankyou. x

@daffodil2010 These toxic places are everywhere. I hope this place turns out to be a fresh good start for me.

@gretta I’m worried about my “shotputter arms” !!!!!!

@annemarilyn I have been SO hungry today that I had to sneak a kitkat into my mouth. Naughty.

Day 5 Minnesota, USA NFD
Day 4 Minnesota, USA NFD

Saturday the 3rd was a good FD at 600 cals. Busy day yesterday and then a late night babysitting granddaughters. Sorry I didn’t check in. Another busy day today so I hope to catch up on posts over morning coffee tomorrow morning. Planning a FD tomorrow.

My best to everyone and good luck with fasting and controlling!