Day 5, FD

I managed a successful FD today 😮 . I was travelling with my mum so it was easier not to eat 🙂 . Happy with that.

@annemarilyn, @at, @debster251, @Strawberriesandcream thank you for your kind words about my mum, it sure is nice to spend time together but its hard too. @michelinme your situation is really very similar to mine when it comes to our mums, only my mum refuses to understand that she can’t do things these days therefore not co-operating and making it very dificult 🙁

@matpi lol at that suggestion about waking up at 4.30am 😂

@rainbowsmile sending you a warm hug x

Sorry I’m not replying to many posts, I’m struggling to find time and focus at the moment. I do read all the posts and that really helps 🤗

Pocket Fasting
@dykask WFD
@mia139
@dingping
@rainbowsmile WFD
@1in7bn
@beththenew
@beedoo
@fasterjo
@shinything

Third post

Just lost my post. Argh. It wasn’t very long but just to say thank you all for support today…I did it! A successful FD. I’m so tired (a result of lack of sleep, time of month and first decent FD in a week I think) so will sign off now. Apologies for not being able to reply to everyone but am working through reading posts. Night all

Day 5 – UK – FD

Just checking in to stop me visiting the kitchen tonight and hopefully I’ll stay in control and complete a 676cal FD!
Had a good week so far with 2 CDs, 2 NFDs and 2 FDs – hoping the weekend are FDs and not Feast Days. Weight this morning was 54kg down 1.7kg from Day 1 of this challenge – back to my happy place mid target range 💃 Like you @missybear I just love this WOL because it works!

@ciren2 – do consider asking for a referral to an Orthopaedic surgeon for injections to your foot for that plantar fasciitis – cured mine!
@anna6 – happy birthday to your daughter – have a lovely family celebration
@northerndawn – I hope that like me you will know your happy weight when you reach it – I knew I wanted my BMI to be below 25 but was not sure where I would end up when I started this journey – I seem to have settled on 53-55kg – BMI around 20 and feel good at this weight!
@debster251 – I would count anything below 800 as a FD ☺️and agree that volunteering has been extremely rewarding – I also volunteer one afternoon a week at club for the elderly
@Strawberriesandcream and @ciren2 – what a great first week 😇
@rainbowsmile – I feel your pain and frustrations 🤗🤗
@chloephoenix – welcome to our challenge month – lots of support here – having done this WOL before you know it works – you have taken the first step by joining us – you can do this!
@beedoo – great job in managing to stick with your FD – we obviously supported each other unknowingly today as I also struggled!!!

I’m off to have a shower and brush my teeth before bed and a bit of a read from my current book – thank you all for keeping me focused on completing this FD 🤗

Adding my name to the Pocket List for accountability
@dykask WFD
@mia139
@dingping
@rainbowsmile WFD
@onein7bn
@beththenew
@beedoo
@fasterjo
@shinything
@at

Wishing everyone a fab weekend – enjoy and make the most of each day – life is precious 🙏

“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”

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@at – I really like you mantra above, can really relate to it from past experience! xx

Still day 5
forgot to add my name 🙂

The Pocket List for Day 5

@dykask WFD
@mia139
@dingping
@rainbowsmile WFD
@onein7bn
@beththenew
@beedoo
@fasterjo
@shinything
@at
@annemarilyn

Day 5 Minnesota, USA NFD 10:25PM

Did not have time to read posts today. I had a very strange and unsettling day and in turn I’ve eaten too much.

A man parked along side the road that runs in front of my house, he made sure to park behind trees that obstructed my line of vision. He got out of his truck after a few seconds and proceeded to look into my recycle bin (garbage day so bins were out at end of driveway) and then he started pulling that bin and the garbage bin behind him, up my drive toward my house.
I opened my curtains fully and opened a window and called out to ask him what he was doing and who he was. He kept coming toward house saying he was just bringing my bins to the garage. He said he was with the garbage company and doing it for everyone on our street, because of the inclement weather. It was not raining just cloudy and wet pavement. And I’ve never heard of anyone doing this before. I had to tell him to stop again, and told him I was calling the company and the police so he turned around and walked back to his truck and left.

I spent quite a bit of time talking to police on the phone and then an officer stopped out. I live in an area where everyone has 2-3 acres of woods around them, and you can’t really see neighbors. It’s very quiet. The policeman told me to get into the back of squad car so he could drive me over a street where a truck matching description was parked, but it wasn’t the same one. That was the first ride I’ve ever taken in the back of a police car, and hope it’s the last. It is not comfortable by any means.

The Officer thought the man had assumed no one was home, and he was casing the house, and especially the sheds we have. And possibly to see if there was a rear entrance to the garage.

I’ve been shaking on and off most of the day. I feel like such a coward. I just could’t believe how this man was so comfortable and acted like he belonged on my property. I guess that’s how they get away with trespass and theft. They act like they belong on the premises.
My OH is leaving in the morning and was going to be gone until Monday, but he said he will come back tomorrow eve. I’m suppose to babysit my granddaughters from 6-11:30PM, and I was worried about coming home to an empty house at that time of the night, now that this has happened. Thank goodness OH will cut his trip short and be here when I get home.

Most of the day I was too nervous to eat, but then suddenly I was eating crisps and chocolate and carbs galore. I’ve stopped myself now.
Sorry to ramble on, but it really does help to share this experience with such supportive people. My daughter is out of state until tomorrow and has been at a funeral, so I didn’t want to add this to what she was dealing with today. She will be very upset for me. My friends were all beginning their weekend plans and I didn’t want to bother them as they’d feel they must be here or do something.

Thanks for listening. I intend to sit in front of my computer tomorrow and read everyones posts, while keeping an eye out the window. :-/

Planning to have a CD tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone. Enjoy your weekends. Wishing all of us a good and peaceful weekend.

Day 6 UK ?
Positive, positive, positive easy to write and must be it.
Fighting myself, inner demons winning.

Good luck to fellow Saturday fasters, sorry @snowflake56 not sure if I can join you formally today but will try.

@cateaus – feel your heartache for you and your son.

@northerndawn – sounds a very unsettling experience, can empathise after twice being broken into.

To all have a joyful weekend.
Ta

Day 6, Emden Germany, MFD

Day 4 & 5 NFD

had no time to check in the last 2 days, too busy shopping and unexpected guests that seemed to be glued to the sofa. Having a fridge full of delicious food now, having friends over for dinner tomorrow and have to start preparing some of it today. Will try to do a MFD today, not sure I will stay under 800 cal, it’s harvest feast in town and I want to eat a venison burger.

@northerndawn that sounds very scary, take care.

@dingping just give it a try, if it doesn’t work out today, we’ll try again next week.

Pocket list day 6

@dingping
@rainbowsmile MFD
@snowflake56 MFD

Have a great weekend everyone!

3rd Post
Thanks @snowflake56 – Didn’t think I was worthy of putting myself on the P list after two successive failures, but you’ve done it so can’t let the side down today!
Doing ok so far but this is more to do with dreadful heartburn as a result of pressing the self district button yesterday!! Silly me!
Enjoy your venison burger and what sounds like a lovely w’end with friends. Many thanks x

Keep telling myself ‘positive, positive, positive’ it’s a hump and I’ll get over it.

Melancholic autumn day here with a visiting traditional circus tent in the park opposite our flat, looks beautiful when all lit up at night, evokes memories of childhood when all was ok. Love autumn and that feeling of comfort and cosiness after returning from a leaf swirling walk and returning to lighting a fire and drinking hot chocolate, it’s a Gone With the Wind kind of time for me, my euphemism for wanting a snuggly day.
Have a beautiful w’end.
Ta x

Day 6 – UK – NFD

A lovely sunny Autumnal day if a bit cool – broke my fast this morning after some 22hrs with brunch out with OH – very enjoyable walk into the village and a bit of food shopping as well – dinner planned for tonight – Yotam Ottollenghi’s Butternut Squash with ginger, tomatoes and lime yogurt.

Now back home so checking in briefly before getting ready to go out for a hike on the local fells ⛰ and and making the most of the nice weather 🌤

@arelkade – saved by your OH enjoying a prepared breakfast for him 😉 when I found that quote it resonated so much with me that I kept it as my personal mantra for this WOL
@annemarilyn – great job on completing a LFD
@cateaus – hugs but think of it this way – much better they discover now that they are not for each other than much later in the relationship – will be keeping you in my thoughts to complete that FD – remember that you are much stronger than you think!
@northerndawn – what an unsettling experience but you did all the right things 🤗 will be thinking of you today and hoping you stay safe and strong
@dingping – never a failure remember! you could just do mindful eating over the weekend and the start with a fresh FD next day – sometimes trying too hard makes it more difficult
@snowflake56 – enjoy the weekend with your friends – I always find great pleasure in cooking for others!

Thinking of everyone on this worldwide forum and how amazing that some are finishing their day as others are starting and so nice how we all offer support and advice to each other and give each other that virtual hug when it is most needed ………….

Off to get some fresh air and exercise

Day 6- Colorado USA – NFD

Thursday held to 906 calories by having very light lunch & dinner. No breakfast, no snacks.

Friday was OMAD (one meal a day.) It did contain fried chicken, but the rest of the meal was salad greens & loads of veggies. Tasted so good!

So except for the mid-week jelly donut derailment…. haven’t had a donut in about 4 years! 😳 … I managed 3 Fast Days this week. Scale is down one pound. 👍🏼 Success!!

I know as I approach goal weight (range of 136- 140 lbs) progress will slow. And I may even spend a little time enjoying the view from Plateau Mountain. But for now, 5:2 and/ or 4:3 continues to work it’s magic! 🧚🏼‍♀️🎊
I’m so grateful to have stumbled upon Dr.Mosley’s documentary & books. Then found this wonderful support group…. it’s a WOE I can definitely keep for life (as long as I don’t “forget” about intermittently fasting again.)

Now on to enjoying my weekend NFDs with my DH.
Everyone have a wonderful, relaxing, enjoyable weekend!!

Day 6 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

Having a lazy day, late breakfast and reading the newspaper…..need to move my bum and go for a walk. I surprised myself last night and thought about my Friday red wine habit and decided not to have any!!!!! Perhaps tonight 🤔

Enjoy Saturday 😊

Day 6, London, UK, CD
Day 5, London, UK, NFD

Completely forgot to post yesterday, I was so busy attending an awards ceremony in Central London, good food, and flowing wine………… @happymargo & @mia139, you would have been so proud of my ability to say ‘NO THANKS’, even if it was through gritted teeth!!!!

Today is a CD, salad for lunch and soup for supper, I should come in at about 800cals.

I haven’t caught up on posts yet, but I hope everyone is doing well this 1st week.

Stay strong people!!!!

Day 6: Gloucestershire, UK: NFD
Got a thorough soaking throughout my delivery today. The cold rain has JUST stopped (3pm).
@cateaus: Sorry to hear your news. We suffer with our children don’t we…once a mother, always a mother.
@northerndawn: Creepy. Hopefully you and the police presence scared them off. Don’t leave the house unnattended for now.
@fasterjo: Wow….stacks of advice, thanks. It’s true that I’m tight down the backs of my legs….always have been. I try to give time to stretches and spiky ball rolling. I’m fairly confident things ARE improving albeit slowly.
@at: re: weather above…SO different here from up there in Cumbria, it seems!!

Exactly what is the October Challenge?

DAY 6, FLORIDA

NFD I’ve been gone all of last week. Tried to be mindful on what I was eating. I weigh before I left and will weigh in tomorrow to see how I did. I did make it to my goal but will be surprised if I’m still there.
This coming week we will be on our trip to Spain and Portugal. So, I won’t be logging in every day. I will continue to mindful on what I eat but do plan to enjoy the food. 🙂 We will be gone for a month and getting excited.
Hope everyone has a great month.

I was just catching up on some posts and I wanted to mention one thing.
Thank you @rainbowsmile for suggesting a self defense class. In this day and age, I believe that every women , man and child should attend these types of classes.

A long time ago, or it seems that long, I worked for the state of Florida in a Juvenile Detention center, med. security. In training, we took a week long course in self defense. It was one of the best things, I’ve done and which I still keep my certification up in.

Now, I’ve only had to use it one time and that was a gentleman that I used to work with that got a little handesy. He grabbed my breast, I took him down to the floor. He didn’t get hurt, but he learned really quick not to ever touch a women in that manner again.
He lost his job, I did get suspended for three days because my job thought I should have just reported and they were afraid of backlash. I didn’t report it at all because I thought he learned his lesson but the guy complained to the supervisor saying that I hurt him. Which was utter bull, I told them that he was only embarrassed because a 5’1”, 120lb girl brought him 6 ft something easily 200lbs to the ground. And if I really wanted to I could have broke his elbow.

But I guess that story is neither her nor there but I highly recommend taking a class and getting certified.!

Day 6, Gozo, Malta, cd

At thanks for your birthday wishes for my daughter.

Debster251 I like to experiment sometimes when doing a recipe but nothing outstanding mind you.

Today I just ate leftover bulgur wheat salad and made a tuna fish salad for my pregnant daughter and steaks for my OH, my son and his friend.

This evening it was takeaway spaghetti carbonara for my OH and I just had a yogurt and a protein bar of 200 calories.

Have a great weekend everyone, Enjoy 😊!

Day 6 – Eastern WA USA – NFD

@beththenew – 15lbs downward already. Good for you!

@mia139 – sounds like a delightful little get-away to Scotland. Enjoy!

@kaywesterman – A month in Spain & Portugal sounds wonderful!

@shinything – as you were away you probably had different things to distract you. It just might take a more intentional plan to change things up back home. I find I am usually quite active when away burning up more of what I eat.

@northerndawn – I’m glad you kept your wits about you and kept safe! Are you doing okay today?

@metatauta – hope you’re doing okay 🙂

Enjoy the rest of the weekends forum friends! Glad we’re on this journey together

Day 6 Minnesota, 2nd post

@fasterjo: what an awesome post on PF! I took a screen shot and will print that out and send to my son, if you don’t mind. He’s beginning to have trouble with PF and has mentioned he can feel it in his back as well, but he thinks it’s all about his shoes. I’ve noticed he seems to be getting less flexible in his old age–early 30’s, lol. I tend to agree about steroid injections being last resort, although it is sometimes necessary in order to carry on.

@cateaus, i feel badly for you, but as others have noted, better they come to that conclusion now than later, especially once children are in the picture.

@Dingping- How frightening to have actually been broken into twice. How do you feel safe after that?

@Debster251- I’ll bet you will whoosh this next week since you’ve been so diligent.

@Snowflake56-hard to limit yourself when others around you aren’t. Good luck, and do enjoy.

@Strawberriesandcream- your night out sounds wonderful. And you sound strong and full of optimism for October. It’s infectious. And yes we have some security lights and cams, but I stopped him just short of where it would trigger them, otherwise I’d have gotten some good video of him to show the police. We are figuring out a way to extend coverage further out. The policeman also mentioned a dog. It’s tempting and we’ve talked about it. Our beloved black labrador has been gone now for 8 years. We just didn’t think we were ready to attach again. Maybe it’s time.

@Missybear-It’s so inspiring to me that you have lost 30 pounds doing 800 cals on FDs. I really think that’s what I’m going to go for, and if I feel like a more strict FD, I’ll do it, but I won’t push it. I don’t think I’ll burn out on FDs if I do it this way, like you and @anna6, and I am not in a big hurry.

@Bert1802- I have often though lately that I need to enroll in some kind of self-defense course. Especially yesterday, I was thinking how I feel more vulnerable now than when I was younger. I think the only way to counteract that and to feel more confident will be to get stronger and take a course so that I feel like I have a plan and a chance.

Off to babysit a couple of tired little girls who have been on the road all day and just got home. I’ll try to post again today or early tomorrow to reply to as many as possible.

Stay strong and best of luck this weekend.

Day 6 Ohio, US — NFD
DAy 5 — NFD

Had a splurge yesterday(Friday): I made dinner into just dessert, since it was the start of Fall Break. Not much time off, just a 4-day weekend, but the change of pace is nice. Last night I watched 3 of the old “Brother Cadfael mysteries” and then slept in till 8 this morning. Not quite like the late-night partying of my 20’s, but it was enough!

Have a great Sunday all!

Day 7: Gloucestershire, UK: NFD
Will be cooking salmon later. I use this as my last meal before a FD if I can. It sort of puts me mentally in a healthy mode, I suppose.
After an awful wet day yesterday, this morning is bright and sunny with (almost) a frost. Ditto @arelkade (except for the cold)!
@shinything: I suppose I also associate being at home with eating…yet another reason not to retire yet. Most postmen put on weight when they leave…a well-observed fact!
Have a good Sunday everyone.

Day 7 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 NFD

I’m pleased with myself this morning…..we went to the pub last night and I had just one (OK it was large) glass of red. That’s a total of 2 large glasses of wine so far this month…….significantly less than usual. Happy that my personal challenge of almost sober October is going well so far. I want better control over alcohol drinking but don’t want to give it up completely.

Looking like a good weather day so we’re going for a walk on the beach before lunch. Be back tomorrow for company on my Monday FD 🙂