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I uploaded the revised 5:2 book yesterday and didn’t notice a lot of changes. I just found this and I see a lot of changes. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-4313396/On-5-2-lost-9-kilos-reversed-diabetes.html

I found that interesting but picked up on most of it from the posts here. One thing I liked seeing is that it is ok to lose quickly. I’m kind of ready to kick it in gear and just go for it.

Are the liquid fasters doing the liquid fasts to get the benefits of a clean fast (no calories or artificial sweetners)? No one here really talks about clean fasts and the benefits of keeping our bodies unfed for hours. What are your thoughts on 16-24 hour clean fasts? That is what I do (most of the time). The expert I am listening to does not allow anything–no artificial sugar, cream, broth. The last couple of days I have loosened up that rule and had a electrolyte drink. The drink gives me a quick pick-up and I am still losing. I’m going to keep tweaking the rules until I find something that works and feels natural.

@lindasue, your shirt fitting is great!! Doing OMAD I haven’t lost as much on the scale as I would like BUT all of my summer clothes fit by mid-summer. I was shocked. In April I tried everything on and only a couple of things worked. We went on a trip in June and everything slipped on. Just like you–w/o a big scale loss. I can’t explain it. Clearly there is less of us– so why doesn’t the scale show it?

@keetseel, I understand. I use to ride bike with my GF and we loved it. We both got into the best shape of our adult lives. But, there were too many close calls and I just got too scared to ride. We were on slow roads and even with the other lane open people do not get over. I take my bike to the trail now and ride there.

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Fd today ended more around 1,000 calories as I started eating a spoonful after spoonful of chorizo, pork fillet, rice and vegetables dish I made today a recipe from the hairy bikers which was delicious. I stopped but ate almost one half portion I calculated so the total is around 1,000 calories today.

Good night everyone

No, you’re not weird, AT. I can also watch food shows on tv while having a FD! Thanks for the explanation of GBBO; I know the show!

Congrats Lindasue! Who really cares what the scales show if your clothes are demonstrating reality in a far more satisfying way!

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FD went well until 1900. Then I thought of the culinary delights of the airport tomorrow. So tonight became a NFD and tomorrow becomes the FD. At least I saved the kcals of breakfast and lnch today!

Oh and I almost forgot to mention that I couldn’t resist stepping on the scale this morning after 2 B2B FDs and I was so surprised to see me back down at 160! 4 lbs in 2 days!! WHOOOO!! I definitely did a happy dance! I thought my pants were fitting looser, but it’s so nice to see the scale show the same!! I kinda can’t wait to see what today’s LFD will be after a third FD much less and LFD!

I am also SOOO happy to be breaking my fasts tomorrow! I am dying to have a little treat for myself, and I can’t decide if I want to have a cookie, a (rebel) doughnut, or some chocolate covered strawberries!! It will be the perfect little reward for myself for successfully doing a B2B2B and a LFD, showing me that this WOL lets me have a bit of what I crave AND still lose weight!!

Day 12 – FD – Brisbane, Australia
I love catching up on everyone’s posts. Your victories feel like my my victories!

I don’t watch GBBO but am a serial You-tuber, I love watching people cook. Particularly loving Laura Vitale at the moment, but now I just want to bake. I will wait until Saturday though. I generally don’t care what I eat on Saturday’s (my free day) but I find that now I don’t want as much “Unhealthy” food as I once did. I will just have to give it away 😊

I have started the day with some cold pressed coffee, and I don’t plan to have anything until around lunchtime, when I will have a cup of Pho soup. Then salmon and salad for dinner tonight. Of course I will be chugging down my infused water all day. Is this considered a LFD? 24 hours of liquids? Or does everyone only have liquids for dinner?

Go @lindasue, such a great feeling when something now fits!!
@califdreamer My thoughts and prayers are with those in California, I can’t imagine what you are all going through.

DISCIPLINE, NOT DESIRE, DETERMINES YOUR DESTINATION

Day 12 FD country West Australia
Too many pieces of caramel chocolate slice and sandwiches yesterday.
@at the funeral certainly was a celebration of our friend’s life.
An older person they were so kind, courteous , generous and authentic to everyone.
Well loved and much missed. But as someone said ‘ to live in the hearts of your loved ones is not to die.’
@calif and any others affected by the fires, thinking of you all. It must be terrible and frightening.

OMAD is one meal a day. I fast from dinner until dinner most days.

I had 1100 calories tonight so I am going to have to do a FD tomorrow. My chin is up and I am ok with it.

Day 12, FD

Day 12 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – NFD

Went over the 500 calories on my FD yesterday as I have Dad staying and I had a couple of biscuits with tea with him as a supper. But I don’t get to see him a lot so no biggie, it was good to chat over tea with my father. 😊 He is 81 so every moment is precious ☺️

It’s a NFD but again will try to be controlled. Nothing until lunch, when it’s hard boiled eggs and fruit, then salmon, broccoli and peas for dinner. There might be a glass of wine, not sure. Then it’s a liquid FD tomorrow. Looking forward to that 😄 And the result on Saturday morning 🤗

@jessyoursize Go you on that 4lb loss!!! Well done and well deserved. I love liquid FD’s for the great scale readings

Day 12 – Woking, UK – NFD
238.8lbs
Another good fast day yesterday. Just 0.8lbs over 17st so planning a couple of good controlled days to see if I can get under 17st next week.
Mostly I’m just happy that I’m back to where I was two weeks ago so the reset after holidays seems to have worked.

Day 12, Newcastle UK, FD

Yesterday was another dismal effort. Way over TDEE. I’m not even trying this week – other than doing the opposite of what I intend. Going to go offline for a few days until I figure out what is going on and what I’m going to do about it. Giving up on this WOL is just not an option. Hoping my exercise gizmo arrives soon and helps restore my motivation.

All the best and ‘see’ you next week.

DAY 7-11 – UK – NFDs

DAY 12 – UK – FD

Unable to post as stupidly left laptop at home and no signal most of the time in the Lakes. Lovely time, but didn’t fast, and am now exactly back to where I was at beg. of September!!!! Unfortunately had to cut our break short as hubby has an appointment at Hospital we cannot miss….more of that at a later time.

@Strawberriesandcream – I am in the same boat as you…I just can’t seem to get a handle on it at the mo. but am determined to hang in and not pile on the extra pounds that only make me miserable. I have stayed the same weight now for several months, despite really trying to lose,(after having put 7lbs of the 9lbs initially lost back on)..but there is always something in the way (!)…4 days eating lovely food in the Lakes, and next week off to Cornwall for a week with girlfriends, and I know I won’t keep to any regime, but I am still determined to try even if I keep failing, it will “click” again at some point I’m sure. Keep with it…it will happen, I’ve decided trying and failing is much better than not trying at all. Please don’t give up. xx

@metatauta Yes! Adelaide Road is getting really built up now. Cranes dotting the skyline all over Dublin. You should come for a visit. The city is really vibrant. I haven’t been out Ballybrack way for quite a while but everywhere here now is becoming more and more built up.

Hello day 12 from Co Down NI probably a fd as I want to gear my digestion up again very slowly.

I have my berries (Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries) with some natural Greek yogurt and a little honey sitting in the fridge in work. I brought my nutri blender with me and will give it a quick mix. Strange but again considering I haven’t had solids since Sunday evening I am not ravenous but am certainly looking forward to breaking my fast. I did weigh this morning and saw a new low number on the scale that I have not seen for a long time but I know this will bounce back up – my mission is to bring it down again and beyond. Sounds like a mixture of Mission Impossible and Toy Story! For tonight’s dinner it will be chunky vegetable soup – again something to fire up my digestion. I have a nice clean feeling and certainly eating anything else than good nutritious food is not on my radar. Most of all feeling very pleased and feeling strong. I will make the most of this while it lasts as I know all too well how moods can change.

@Strawberriesandcream – don’t worry you will get your mojo back – I have been there as have others so we know that feeling but because you don’t want to give up – something will click, you will get the strength and resolve. You will bite the bullet and do one day and when you do one, you can do another and before you know it you are back on track. Why not try taking a good multi vitamin or L Glutamine (which says it can help stop cravings and the desire for carb/sweet laden foods) for a few days. Sometimes when I am feeling ‘out of control’ again I take these supplements. It may be a mind over matter thing and a bit of a placebo effect but it has helped me in the past.

@debtster251 – had a look at the blog link and I really fancy one of the perfumes she talks about but they are really expensive. So when I get down in the 10 stone somethings that is what I am going to treat myself too.

Just adding myself to the list for today

@camcd
@aljomisaza
@lilymartin
@maayyaa
@bigviking
@Strawberriesandcream
@jarbia
@belfastsink
@emma taylor

Good luck everyone.

Day 12 Reykjavik FD

As I shifted FD from Monday to Wednesday this week I´m have a b2b FD now.
I decided to have 2 eggs this morning but usually I eat nothing for breakfast on FD. I want to test if this gets me better through the second b2b FD day which I have been struggling with in the past (and that´s the reason I wasn´t going to do b2b at all this month, hmm). Anyway, I´m in good spirit and looking forward to my weighing day tomorrow.

Adding myself to today’s pocket list of fasters.

@camcd
@aljomisaza
@lilymartin
@maayyaa
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream
@jarbia
@belfastsink
@molij
@emma
@tenoro

Happy Fasting Day everyone!

Day 12….Florida…..NFD

Good Morning……

Anyone heard from @ happy go lightly, I have seen her post in a bit?

Okay, so I may be a bit crazy….. but with all the talk of the GBBO, I just had to add my 2 cents in. Years ago, here in the states we used to get a couple BC channels. Then came Hulu as well as YouTube, I’m still able to watch my favorites such as how clean is your house, supersize vs super skinny, you are what you eat, living life on the dole and of course GBBO. I so think shows across the pond are so much better than here in the states.

I’m not sure if this is relevant to @dykask but I was going off something @lilymartin said. I was reading in the paper that allergies and illness were at an all time high as well as showing up earlier than normal. Apparently, there has been a fluctuation in our earth system causing all this fun weather, hotter than normal, earthquakes, hurricane and wild fires. Due to the unusual weather pattern, allergy and illness contributors have been stirred up causing the population to be sicker sooner and for longer.

One more thing then I’ve got to get ready for work. I hit a wonderful plateau for 4 long months, frustrating as all get out, only two things kept me afloat…. One being this wonderful group and the second being that even though I was stuck, I still kept losing clothes. I’m that 4 months I went from a tight 10 to a loose 8. Although you losing weight slowly, most of you big changes are going to be through your wardrobe. Remember, your body is in the process of using it stored fat cells during your fasting period. As they are being eliminated, you will notice reduction in the size of things such as your belly, women’s tatas as well as your sitting apparatus.

Okay, I’m done!

I saw a little stiletto of a man, he’s on the loose, he’s on the loose carrying a can of fandango.

Day 12 Wales FD

@rainbowsmile – Hi, glad you’re still with us.

@belfastsink – I agree that the changing seasons can impact mood, I certainly have to make more effort to stay motivated and resist temptation as the days get shorter and colder…..I’m making sure to get outdoors in daylight as much as possible and taking a vitamin D supplement.
@strawberriesandcream and @jarbia – stay with it, we’re stronger together!

Day 12 FD Pocket list

***If you want to join just copy and paste the list, adding your name.***
~~~~~~TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!~~~~~~~~

@camcd
@aljomisaza
@lilymartin
@maayyaa
@bigviking
@strawberriesandcream
@jarbia
@belfastsink
@molij
@emma
@tenoro
@coda
@missybear

Stay strong fasters!

@belfastsink – yes I think the seasons change the way we think – certainly once the clocks change it knocks me out of a routine both Autumn and Spring and it takes time to adjust.

I tried to find the picture I had off 2 girls both weighed the same but the inch loss was visible, one definitely took up less room. I’ll search again to see if I can find it but the advice is don’t go by scales alone.

Had my yogurt and berries and am full!

Day 12 – USA – NFD

Good FD yesterday, about 416 cals.

Day 12 – USA (Illinois) – NFD

I really must make today more controlled. Going to do my best. Once a little sugar creeps in (at music rehearsal last night, hostess had a lovely spice cake) then it is so hard not to keep eating more!

Onward and downward.

Day 12, US, CFD

My banana and prawn curry last night was really nice, esp when accompanied by one (only one!) beer.

I’ll do the same again today – eat nothing until dinner. This approach seems to be working for me at the moment and I feel as if I am getting a head start as next week I’m on holidays and I know I won’t do a single FD.

I wore some old/new jeans today and I looked down at myself and thought ‘woah, I look good!’ Haven’t had that thought in years, and although I still have a long way to go to reach goal weight, the feeling was awesome. And thanks Bert for the new characterisation of our “sitting apparatus”!

Congrats Anna on being so close to maintenance!

Day 12 Canada FD
Ready to embrace a FD!
No sweets + yoga + meditation

Day 12 – Cumbria UK – NFD

Weather much better today – needed it after all that rain!!! Yesterday was a very good controlled day with just under 1000cals consumed – After 3 good days weight was 54.2kg this morning, happy with that after last week’s over indulgence….

Blade Runner 2 had mixed reviews by our group – some enjoyed it – others thought it too long and a bit boring but certainly made for interesting discussions afterward!

A hard aerobic class early this morning followed by a very busy afternoon of volunteering, serving afternoon tea for 40 people>>>>>prepping the finger sandwiches, cutting up cakes and mini scones with jam and cream and then all the cleaning up afterwards……..now sitting down with a well earned cup of tea whilst I catch up with the posts.
Going out for drinks and dinner tonight with old friends who have are here on holidays…..looking forward to catching up and there will definitely be a couple of glasses of 🍷
@lindasue – it’s always such a feel good factor when something that was previously a bit tight now fits well 💃 I bought a new pair of skinny jeans size 8 yesterday and it was a perfect fit!!!!!!
@songbirdme and @redrockgirl302 – I’m with you in happy maintenance 😇
@jessyoursize – what a wonderful feeling definitely happy dance time 💃
@lilymartin – well said about your friend – such lovely sentiments and memories
@maayyaa – benefits of this WOL for me have included coming off all my asthma medications, a big drop in my blood cholesterol levels to just above normal but hopefully at next test will be normal! sleeping well, being full of energy and generally being in a good head space and not forgetting a drop of some 26+kg and 3 dress sizes ☺️
@rainbowsmile – (((HUGS))) we are here for you – You are stronger than you think – You can do this! If you can’t fast atm just try to stay in control and you will be back in the groove soon xx
@liathanail – well done on getting back to pre holiday state – forward and downwards ……..
@Strawberriesandcream @jarbia and @belfastsink – You are right in that “Giving up on this WOL is just not an option” We have got you – try to stay controlled for the the rest of this week and press a reset button next week 🤗
@penz – so happy for you x

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow” Albert Einstein

Especially for anyone struggling at the moment “SETBACKS ARE JUST SETUPS FOR COMEBACKS”