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@debster251 it’s highlighted now. I think I can see your name on the top of the spreadsheet, perhaps better to take it out?

@debster251 you’re welcome! Did you do your planks today? I forgot about it this morning but did it later on the day.

go for it!

Hi @debster251
I think i did something wrong as I’m not on your spreadsheet? 🙁

Hi @debster251 i don’t think i am on the spreadsheet either. Once my name is added do i go in and update it with information about weight etc?

Thanks @rainbowsmile for adding me to pocket list….maybe if I use the tablet this will be easier than on my phone?

Day 2 – NFD – New Zealand

Day 1 – Goals – 10,000 steps – tick; Water – 2 litres – tick; Sleep – 10.45pm to bed – so not quite a tick, still adjusting to Daylight Saving (Summer time) which came in over the weekend. Fast day went ok, planning a controlled day today. Thanks Debster251 for hosting this months challenge.

I’m in too, time to stop pretending it’s still summer holidays.

Day 1 Ohio, US — FD (#15)

FD went well — it was super busy, so I wound up very tense when I went to a previously scheduled massage this evening. Things are feeling better now.

Last week there was a New York Times article on activities that boosted children’s mental performance. The three main activities were: at least 1 hour of physical activity a day, 9-11 hours of sleep a night, and no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time a day.

My goals for the month: Being faithful to the 5:2 WOL; working toward an hour of physical activity a day; working toward getting 8 hours of sleep a night, and limiting screen time a little; eating only my TDEE on NFD’s; and, last, but not least, curtailing sweets/desserts. A tall order?!! I’ll take the goals one day at a time and will be happy if I make any small step in the right direction.

Have a great day everyone!

Day 2: Gloucestershire, UK: NFD
Well….I DID IT….survived yesterday on a small piece of cheese, some beetroot and some nuts. Yes, back on the wagon. Giving myself a gold star!
Managed to borrow a van from work to get home, but it’s only for one day (at the moment).
The plantar Fasciitis I’ve put up with since the end of May, held up well at work yesterday after a week on holiday and rest. I’m now back on full rounds…yesterday VERY busy.
Back later.

Day 2 UK 2nd B2B

Starting tge Pocket list for today.

@fasterjo

Good luck everyone

Day 2 Tasmania, Australia FD 😊
I’m loving today’s fast!
Adding myself to today’s pocket list-
@fasterjo
@cateaus

Day 2 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

First FD in over 3 weeks and I am so ready for it. Already lost a couple of pounds of holiday weight gain as I have substantially increased my water intake back to 3litres a day. As we were doing a lot of traveling on holiday I deliberately cut back my water intake to stop having to find places to go to the loo whilst en route 😨

September I had every good intention but it fully the wayside. October will be a new start.

And speaking of new starts, I go back to my contract work today but starting in a new role…(I was sent a note while on holiday that I am going to the dealing team)……I haven’t a clue what I will be doing, and dealing sounds scary and Gordon Gekko Wall Street…so I am quite nervous of the day ahead. Feel the fear and do it anyway.

Wish me luck guys.

Thanks @debster251 for hosting. Did you get your privacy settings sorted?

Day 2 UK FD 2nd of B2B2B2B

Yesterday’s fast day went really well and wasn’t a struggle at all. I was pleasantly surprised after my carbtastic weekend.

However, I have woken up with a headache so hopefully that will fade over the day.

Wishing you all an awesome Tuesday.

Today’s pocket list:

@fasterjo
@cateaus
@daffodil2010
@sarahbob 2nd of B2B2B2B

Day 2, London, UK, FD

Looking forward to todays’ FD ( newbies, that isn’t a typo, you WILL eagerly look forward to a FD too!!) as the weekends indulgences have left me feeling a bit “Meh”, soup and peppermint tea at the ready!!! 1lb down since yesterdays’ weigh-in (water?, ‘stuff’ in transit? Who knows, I’ll take it!!!)

@bert1802, TLC came on the radio this morning on my way to work, I had a much needed chuckle to myself, Cheers for that!!!!

Sad to say @happymargo, your monthly alcohol intake was about the same as my average weekend!!!!…………….. (Oh, the shame!!!) Sober-for-October it is then!!! Any other takers?????

Whoop-Whoop!!!! Congratulations @ciren2 ………………. You’ve GOT this!!!!!!

@daffodil2010, I hope the shoulder pads are comfy!!!! What a change from the greenhouse!!!!

@sarahbob, I’m soooo with you on the headache ………………….. I’m in carb withdrawal, I’m sure there’s a place for giraffe bread, beans on toast, mashed potato, crisps, biscuits and red wine…………………. Clearly that place is NOT my tummy!!!!

“Somedays we eat salad & go to the gym, somedays we eat cake for breakfast & refuse to put on pants ………………. It’s called balance!!!!!”

Day 2 Norfolk (UK) FD

Woken up to join in with my OH doing his sit-ups & crunches etc.
Had my Fast Day Muesli for brekkie and some black coffee. Have my jelly on hand in case I feel the need for something before dinner tonight.

I have recently started on the Couch25k programme so may have a go at that later if I feel energised!

Plan on keeping busy today. I’m job hunting at the mo and have lots to do around the house so I’m hoping I can distract myself away from any hunger.

Thank you all for your supportive words that you post on here.

Day 2 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

So after a long weekend of extra treats and excessive red wine drinking and a 5lb gain showing on the scales yesterday morning, I did my Monday FD and ‘appear’ to have lost 4lbs overnight 😀 so comfortably back in happy maintenance range. I don’t normally weigh in on a Monday so it could be that my weight is always at its highest after the weekend. Newbies take note……the scales are cruel and fickle…..don’t get hung up on the fluctuations and never let them discourage you.

Have a good day everyone.

Day 2, UK, NFD

Im in between places, and on my phone so exuse any typos/autocirrects 😆
I managed to keep my FD yesterday during the travel, just about. But pleased with that 🙂 . I don’t know if I’ll manage a proper FD now for the next 2 weeks, I will try, or at least do 16:8. Not putting pressure on myself though because its already hard enough dealing with issues at hand.
More later ….. for now have a great day everyone 🌹

Day 2 NC USA NFD

Down to 185.9 after yesterdays fast day which was a almost 800 FD. Not worried it is barely down considering it is only two days away from my last weight in. It seems like my lose after my second FD on Fridays is usually bigger since I have more days between it and my Monday FD/Saturday weight in.

Day 2 NSW Australia NFD

Abbreviations:
IF Intermittent Fasting
WOL Way of Life

FD Fast Day (500 cals)
MFD Modified Fast Day (800 cals)
WFD Water Fast Day (Water only)
CFD Controlled Fast Day (1200 cals)
NFD Non Fast Day
LFD Liquid Fast Day (liquids only)

5:2 5 days NFD:2 days IF
ADF Alternate Day Fast, FD, NFD
DAFD: Day after fast day
16:8 16 hours fast 8 hours non fast
20:4 Warrior 20 hours fast 4 hours window
B2B Back 2 Back (days of FD or WFD)
OMD One Meal a Day usually 23:1 Or 20:4
Feast Day: planned day of eating over TDEE
Refeed follow WFD B2B gradual increase in food

DD, DS, DH Darling Daughter,Son, Husband
OH, Other Half
LOL Laughing Out Loud
EFS Epic Face Stuffing
Tortoise Club: for those looking weight very very slowly
Pocket List: put in your pocket list for support
Challenge: gauntlet thrown down for food or exercise
Cruella: those pesky scales
MFP: My Fitness Pal (app)
Fitbit: recording for exercise wrist band

Keto, way of eating that generates Ketones
LC, Low Carb way of eating
LCHF, Low Carb High Fat way of eating
TDEE: Total Daily Energy Expenditure

Day 2 – UK – NFD

A good FD yesterday of under 500cals and a strong yoga class in the evening saw me have a good night sleep and weight this morning back under 55kg at 54.8kg so aiming for a controlled day today.

Did a lot of walking on the weekend 🏃‍♀️ a brisk climb on Saturday of 6.78km and around 400m height gain and on Sunday a longer 16.58km but flatter hike gaining only 325m. Today went for a shorter walk of around 4km with my usual walking group – sun was shining and good company with lots of chat = perfect way to start a Tuesday 😊

So lovely to see familiar faces – a big welcome back everyone 🤗

A little bit about myself for those new to this WOL – I am a 60 y.o. female, married, with a grown up daughter. Height = 163cm/5ft 4in and I started this WOL on my own in January 2016 – joined the challenges in November 2016 as I had plateaued for around 3 months and reached maintenance in early December 2016 and have been in maintenance 53-55kg/116.8-121.2lbs since then!
Health improvement markers since starting this WOL:-
1. Total weight loss = 22kg/3st 7lbs
2. Full of energy!
3. Mental health changes = sleeping well, waking up feeling good in myself and happy with my life☺
4. My Asthma is controlled to the extent that I no longer use any inhalers either treatment or preventative!
5. My blood cholesterol has improved so much that currently it is just above normal range

And a huge welcome to all the new faces to the monthly challenge @lolastarr @eddieanne @wacm (I seem to remember you from March 2017? welcome back x) @raymondphilippe @yellowandblue
@claire-suzanne @keeper @pthomp @becs2011 @kpdino50 @pamh81 @onein7bn @saltwater120

@ciren2 – you will make it back on that wagon remember that TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER – great job in completing that first FD of the month xx
@foodfreedomgirl – the challenge if for everyone to use to get the most benefit out of it – checking in and posting regularly is great for accountability and we are here to support in any way we can x
@snowflake56 – great job in getting back into maintenance so promptly – what strength you showed in September x
@bert1802 – what a very encouraging post especially for those new to this WOL or who are struggling 🤗
@songbirdme – I’m in awe – never missing a challenge since May 2016!
@happymargo – you are doing a great job – congratulations on getting below the 150 mark!
@emma Taylor – what a great job not gaining any weight whilst on holidays in Greece but as you say it is nice to get back into the rhythm of this WOL
@mogaman – nice to have you back – you were a bit like me – going AWOL for most of September
@Strawberriesandcream – I was a bit like you with September with too many feast days and mentally not with WOL for some reason but so glad to be back on board for October 🤗
@moukinator – wishing you and the fiancé a strong October – you both can do this!
@rainbowsmile – I promise not to disappear again 🤗 Thank you for the rainbows – gratefully received into my life xx
@flourbaby – thank you for thinking of me 🤗 I need these challenges in my life they keep me focused and remind me as to why I started this WOL
@daffodil2010 – welcome back from your holidays – you know what you need to do to dispatch those 9lbs – hold on tight to us and we will get you back to where you were – Hope the first day in the new department went well xx
@johnnyr – great to see that you rejoined us in the September challenge and still with us for October – I went a bit AWOL after the first week of September but so good to be back!

Best advice I can give to anyone new to this WOL/WOE is to:-
*Stick to the basic plan for the first couple of months – it works!!
*On NFD eat to the TDEE for the weight you want to be and not your current weight and you will lose weight faster!
*Don’t overestimate your exercise level!!!
*Don’t add the calories lost due to exercise into your daily calorie allowance as it is already taken into account when you work out your TDEE!
*Try to drink at least 2L of water daily

If I could lose the weight and remain in maintenance then anyone can – The following quote is my personal mantra for this WOL and whenever I stray I remind myself of where I used to be!!

“IF I QUIT NOW, I WILL SOON BE BACK TO WHERE I STARTED. AND WHEN I STARTED, I WAS DESPERATELY WISHING TO BE WHERE I AM NOW”

Day 2, Gozo, Malta, mfd

Hi Debster251 please count me in the October challenge.

Yesterday I did a mfd but didn’t have time to post.

Today I made a cobbs salad with chicken breasts, avocado, beetroots, onions, lettuce, bacon and tomatoes and served it with cesear salad dressing as blue cheese dressing was not good for my pregnant daughter. I also baked a chicken broccoli, pasta and cheese bake for this evening.

I had a half slice of pizza so it will have to be a cereal bar or yogurt for me this evening.

Onwards and downwards, have a great Tuesday everyone.

Day 2 Canada FD

Boy oh boy I demolished a loaf of sour dough at lunchtime yesterday, seriously not a good idea!

@at we are a similar age and height, you are my role model. Thanks for sharing your story, I am not much of a calorie counter but will give your tips on TDEE a try
@missybear a good reminder that the scales are fickle and can trick us into giving up!
@strawberriesandcream great to have you back