Good idea Yo yo. I’ll try to make sure my DH ‘accidentally’ hears it.

Day 25, London, UK, NFD,

I’m hanging in there with a CD (OMAD) today to compensate for yesterday’s Indian meal with vino!!

It was my brother’s birthday, so why not? I avoided dessert, but I think the extra poppadum made up for that!

Today, although OMAD, will be a cajun chicken pasta, at least it will be resistant starch since it’s one I made earlier and have defrosted for tonight.

I hope everyone is feeling positive for this final week, I’ve got at least 3 FDs to bank before the end of this challenge!! Stay strong everyone!!

USA Day 25 WFD

No food for me today, a water fast in progress!! Anyway, this is an extremely busy week for me as I have been the Thanksgiving Day cook for 40 years! Goodness!! Maybe one year someone else will invite me instead! 🙂 Anyway, it takes me all week o get ready, so I will only be lurking for the week! I hope everyone a great week and to all the Americans on board, happy Thanksgiving!

Day 25, VA, USA, FD

Can I say wow to yesterday EFS! Really it all started with a 10” personal pizza. Now back in the day (10 months ago) eating a 10” personal pizza was not a big deal and dare I say [felt like] the right amount. Now this really all boils down to my sweetheart (and I also have this tendency *not as much but it puts me in a pickle) we both come from backgrounds of having slight sharing issues with food. Now don’t get me wrong we are not so greedy that we won’t share a bite and often we order two different things to split with each other.

Here in lies the current issue my beloved WANTs a WHOLE portion (in their defense they almost always need a whole portion, *they are underweight*) I have found that I now only really want about a 1/2 portion. So I am fining that I don’t know what to order b/c I only want about 1/2 of what they are going to give me. Its not an issue at a restaurant, the issue is when we attend an event that has food trucks. (where we live has quite fancy food trucks not the “oh my gosh why did I order this garbage”) but more like, gosh I wish I could fit the entire truck of food in my tummy, kind of goodness.

So yesterdays daunting dilemma (mind you lines are EXTREAMLY long) it was a very cool beer release happening. I wanted of course 1/2 the 10” but I was also quite hungry as I had not ate and did want to eat that day, it was of course after all my NFD!

I had a game plan that We could just order one and split it AND then if we were still hungry *after a beer as well* we could just order another 10” pizza. Well b/c the lines were so very long, I was panicked that once we had it, my sweetheart would have still been hungry and getting the 2nd pizza would have taken forever *it already took about 40 minutes for the initial one b/c lines were so long. I told them go ahead and order 2 10” pizzas.

WELL I was raised if you took it and put it on your plate you best eat it and not waist it. So I ate the entire thing (and YES is WAS delightful but difficult!)
I learned some things
#1 follow your gut (haha) instinct.
#2 I was full the rest of the day!
#3 I did continue to have a couple of snacks even tho I was full.
#4 Discuss game plan with SO for next time.

Luckily I skipped supper and later that night (like midnight) I made cup of broth with 2 dumplings in it and was good to go.

Obviously still learning how to deal with this type of situation, but did have a positive discussion as to what my sweetheart and I could do for next time. They understand I want some and can not finish/eat the whole portion and we are going to try different approaches. (Like if there is a side, we’ll order that with the main and have a small portion of each ) I think that will be just right.

@funshipfreddie – rooibos tea is my favorite (as far as a darker non-herbal tea) and yes I too remember when it was a ton cheaper. Yes lets keep at it (although for all the Americans this week is our T-giving Thursday)

@fatrabbit – I too noticed when I am in pain, I need to eat something. I have a very untraditional fix of chocolate I have 100% cacao b/c I know I can only eat 1 little piece, but it gives me the chocolate AND it is a vasodilator, meaning that it widens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. *in my body this usually means a headache or pain will start to ease up in pressure through my body.

@flourbaby – I’d probably go for the curry tonight and FD tomorrow.

@ciren2 – through a lot of my research quite a few of our traditions were transformed by advertising. Man seem like since your “Christmas Pressure” season starts earlier the bonus should be bigger. The Black Friday – last week of November-ish is at least 3 more weeks added to this workload that used to start Dec 12th. I hope you get some good physio work for your hamstring. Keep being mindful especially as the bags get heavier.

Pocket list Day 25
@matpi
@daffodil2010
@funshipfreddie
@i-hate-lettuce
@emma-taylor
@yo-yo
@suki2
@rabbette

USA Day 25 FD

FD really went well and am looking forward to eating breakfast tomorrow! Hope everyone did well today!

Day 25 California NFD

I’ve been lurking in the background but not getting posts because somehow I keep getting signed out. Not sure why that’s happening but I haven’t had an email in a while. I signed up again and will see how it goes.
I’ve been fasting as normal and seem to be staying on track but we will see how it goes on Thanksgiving!!
Hope everyone is hanging in there and I can’t believe we are almost into December!

Day 26 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

It’s a gloriously sunny day here in Kwazulu-Natal. 25°c already, and it’s not even 9am. Mind you, the weathermen always refer to anything under 25 as ‘cool’ which always makes me smile.

Easy FD yesterday; half the battle really is getting in the right frame of mind. I’m going to do Wed/Fri FDs as well. It would be nice to start December with a bit of wriggle room.

Good luck if you’re fasting today 🍏

Day 26 – Lake district UK – CD

Brilliant FD yesterday
Although ended up with 840 calories consumed, the walk burned 670 calories, so net calories for day 170 !
Might try and sneak in FD’s tomorrow and Thursday ready for Friday weigh day. looking through notes, the ‘Man on a Mission’ walking must really make the difference.
Very rarely, other than holidays, do I exceed my Basic Metabolic Rate (currently 1921) so by the time the walks come into the equation no wonder things are going well. Plus, on day to day, the glass or two of wine etc has been stopped, feel better and sleep better as well!
Seems since end of July and starting this WOL I’ve found something that’s been missing, willpower perhaps?

Take care all

Day 26, London, UK, FD,

@at ……………………… Phew, December here I come!!!!! I’m glad you’ve stayed afloat and on target during a trying time.

So, it’s no revelation, it’s definitely not news, but I suppose if I don’t shout it out and continue to shout it out I might accidentally forget on purpose!!!…………………….. BOOZE IS NOT GOOD FOR THE WAISTLINE – whether fasting or not!!!! Celebrating my brother’s birthday with a curry and some wine meant the dragon was released, so yesterday’s pasta OMAD just HAD to be accompanied by wine, and now my efforts (-2lbs) from last week have vanished into thin(?) air!!! I’m determined to celebrate my other brother’s birthday next Saturday with sparkling water!!! Back to square 1!!

@songbirdme, so pleased you’re ‘chuffed’ now to get to the point where you’re ‘chuffed to bits’!!!!!

@funshipfreddie, I’m totally jealous of today’s weather report from Kwazulu-Natal, but I’ll settle for you sending some of that ‘cool’ weather our way, and I’ll send some of this rain down under for the bush-fires.

@i-hate-lettuce, perhaps it’s that elusive, vapour like mojo!!!

I’m looking forward to todays’ FD, NFDs are still kicking my a*se, but I know ……………………………………

“If we keep doing what we are doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting.”

So I’m aiming to truly believe ……………………….

“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.” – unknown

Hi Yoyo. I tried your trick. I asked to borrow his iPad to watch it, and he promptly walked out of the room. So I waited a bit and followed him. It was really funny. He was pretending not to listen but when Dr Mosely and the other chap were listening to the doctors results, he suddenly scooted up and said ‘ how fat IS he?’ as the doctor said he was 30% far. When he saw how apparently slim Dr Mosely was, and how dangerous visceral fat is, he went very quiet. We shall see. I want to encourage him without nagging ….

@i hate lettuce. Duly noted. Women are just the same! I’ve got to learn to button up. Hopefully he’ll get there when he’s ready. And IF I set a good example without preaching, that would help. I’d better put my own house in order… ta for the much needed advice.

Day 26 USA (Illinois) FD

Need to do a really good FD today about 500 calories. These are harder for me than a OMAD that generally ends up being closer to 800-1000.

@matpi – the Sjaella group truly is beautiful. Thank you for sharing them! I’ll have to see if I can find more videos. A cappella singing is my absolute favorite. Acoustics in old churches really adds to the wonderful resonance their voices already possess. I’ve sung in a few beautiful churches, and the sound doesn’t stop moving.

@flourbaby -whew! Will have to work on being “chuffed to bits!” Thanks for that one.

Onward and downward.

Day 26- Atlanta, ga-USA FD

Day 26, VA, USA, FD B2B

Did well with my FD yesterday. Feeling thirsty today (which always makes me feel hungry or like snacking) I created a game plan for visiting the extended family tomorrow… I sent her a txt asking her if she wouldn’t mind picking up at least a 1lb bag of organic carrots for me so I’ll have a good thing to snack on. I’m going to bring a carton of broth for most likely lunch (and a loose plan of One Big Meal a Day) since technically if I have carrots in broth that will sorta be a small meal. I think that may work better than a full on FD but I know once I have desserts I’ll wake the dragon as you guys say and the carrots and broth will help me through a low calorie lunch.

@ciren2 – yes FD after the EFS is helpful. I need to add acupuncture to my regime as it is said to be helpful for RSL.

holding on to the wagon,
Pocket list (wagon crew) Day 26
@at
@flourbaby
@songbirdme
@therealwil78
@rabbette

Day 27 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD
@ciren2 – put your feet up, & enjoy your day off!

It’s going to be a not-so-cool 29°C today, & we’re not officially into summer until Sunday! 🌞

Another FD 🤨. Roll on 6pm, Norwegian salmon for dinner 🐟

Happy Hump Day! 🐫

Pocket List – Day 27 🍏
@funshipfreddie

Day 27, London, UK, FD

I’m having a B2B2B week since it’s approaching silly season and I really need to bank as many FDs as possible. Yesterday’s FD went really well and before dinner, wait for it ………………………………… I completed Day 1, level 1 of the 30 day shred ………………. Again!! I almost dislocated my shoulder with patting myself on the back!!! A successful FD AND 30mins hard-core exercise!!!! I’m the one who’s ‘chuffed to bits’ today!!!

@penz, glad to see you’re back and haven’t hurled yourself off of the wagon, just being here is that step in the right direction ……………. Now for a successful FD!! I swear I’ve tried to send the rain to you guys down under, if all of us Brits focus we might actually succeed, we’re expecting crazy cold weather this weekend; time for me to hibernate!!

@daffodil2010, I remember you dealing with the memories in previous November challenges, I believe an unexpected death particularly in your youth, is so much harder to deal with than when we get older. It’s a bittersweet day to celebrate the life you shared but mourn his passing, I’m sending (((hugs))).

So, it’s a small salad for lunch, vegetable soup for dinner, with a yoga class in between ……………….. and a day’s work of course …………… will I be able to fit Day2 of the 30DS in too?????

Happy fasting folks, we’ve got this!!!

Day 27 Oxfordshire, UK CFD
Day 26 Oxfordshire, UK CFD

@daffodil2010 – it’s always hard when an anniversary comes round, hope you’re feeling better today.

I was really please with my water fast/OMAD on Monday coming in at 504 cals.
Tuesday I went back to my usual pattern of breakfast round 11am and dinner around 7.30pm, 750 cals.
Today I’m also on track for around 750-800. I’m just waiting for my soup to finish cooking.
I definitely think will power is a contributing factor here as I think @ihatelettuce said. We all know what to do really, it’s a case of doing it.
Got wet walking the dog today, but its dry now, fingers crossed for his later walk.
onward & downward

Day 27 USA (Illinois) NFD

Very good FD yesterday (if I can pat myself on my back) with about 350 calories. Salad with grilled shrimp & mushrooms for supper, no salad dressing. Yeah!

Illinois seems to have escaped with just rain and wind while big snows hit just north of us. Sounds like you Brits are also being hit with rain and wind too. Not fun at all. Tomorrow for us is Thanksgiving. We’re joining a church family to eat together as all our family is pretty distant. I’m still cooking a good sized turkey for us on Friday so we can have leftovers.

Onward and downward.

Day 27, VA, USA, FD

I’ll be borderline FD, I’ve been hovering this whole month around the same weight, when it’s all said and done I’m going to guess -1lb for the month. (Thats my scientific prediction) hopefully I’m as good as the weather man and my little rain prediction ends up being a storm of -5lbs. HA!

Today is another flaire up which I would have equated the pains in my shoulders to be from teaching yoga earlier (however this time I got a chance to really notice that I really didn’t do that many DD or planks so really there is no reason for the tender/soreness in my shoulders. Amazing I have ignored the amount of pain from this for so long. Really I thought this was how everyone felt after they did yoga, especially every day like I do

Had an MRI this morning @ciren2 *my gosh that machine is LOUD and quite warming, almost hot feeling where the imaging is being done. My Dr. Just wants to be sure that there is nothing else that would contribute to the nerve damage in my legs.

::::: Gonna be scraping every last calorie I can dig out of that 500 to stay at an FD. Learning that Pain = More challenging FDs. :::::

@penz – well humor is my go-to. Life is serious enough without the stress of our own brains making it even more heavy. I do have a serious side, but for this stuff like physical pain, there is no getting around it. It is what it is and I’m not going to be a miserable ol cuss just b/c I’m having pain. So I try and lighten the burden with more lighthearted descriptions.

@funshipfreddie – Haha Happy Hump Day! Too bad I don’t have a camel I’d ride it very proudly on Wednesdays.

Pocket List – Day 27
@funshipfreddie
@rabbette

Day 27 UK NFD

Popping up again after a few days lurking & catching up with posts.

Last week disappeared in a haze of activity & eating once I’d unleashed the dragon & run on empty. Spent the weekend at home in bed with virus and fortunately no sugar or carbs in the house. Just about back on the waggon after Monday FD, Tues solid CD and Weds NFD after I forgot myself and ate 4 biscuits in a meeting. Tomorrow will be another FD and Friday my weekly weigh day.

Tiptoed onto scale Monday morning and found I’d pinged up to 154lb from my summertime steady of `140-144. Good motivation to stay away from sugar. Note to self… STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR!

@missybear so sorry for your loss
@daffodil2010 thinking of you today on your brother’s anniversary x I lost my big sister to cancer almost 20 years ago and still remember every detail
@ciren2 glad to hear you had v speedy physio – hope the exercises are doable and helpful

Here’s to gentle (dry) days and good choices 🙂

Day 28, Aus, NFD

I think we need to give each other pats on the back so you don’t disclocate your own shoulders!

I gave blood today and there was a little poster there that said you needed over 600 “delicious” calories to replenish the donated blood. And yes, it said “delicious”!

Yay for the physio apt @ciren2. Stick with those exercises! (I know you will.)

What a terrible anniversary for you @daffodil2010 esp when Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time to remember all the things to be grateful for. Sending you e-hugs.

Is it really December this weekend!? (don’t worry, rhetorical question.)

Day 28 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

FD went well, but the scales aren’t moving much. I’ll try for a final November FD tomorrow.

Happy Thanksgiving/Turkey Day to all our American fasters! 🦃 🥧

The world seems to have gone ‘Black Friday’ mad?! Is it like this everywhere? Some stores are opening here at midnight tonight! I can’t think of anything on the entire planet that would get me in a mall at midnight; even if they were giving stuff away.

Best of luck Thursday fasters 🍏

Day 28 – Lake district UK – CD

Good morning everybody

Well, November just about gone already! Shifted most of holiday weight, but heading for a weekend away visiting first thing in the morning so quick weigh in then start again in December! Probably the most difficult month with family and friends and a load of temptation ahead, damage limitation maybe, but as I’ve learned over these last few months it can be done, just don’t give up completely!

Take care all.

Day 28 USA (Illinois) NFD

Happy Thanksgiving, American fasting friends! Since I am scheduled for my normal 8 week blood donation tomorrow, I cannot fast for a couple days. I was right at #162 this morning’s weight, but that’s okay with me.

@ciren2 — growing up we always had turkey at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. For my own family, we’ve gone away from turkey at Christmas in favor of either roast beef or beef fondue (depending on how much work I want to do – fondue is lots more work for me). This year, our turkey will be today followed with several days of leftovers and making turkey broth to freeze.

@flourbaby – I adore 19 Crimes! Although the reds (especially Shiraz) are my faves, I even do enjoy the whites.

Onward and downward.

Day 28- Atlanta, GA- USA-NFD

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American Friends!