Day 10 – FD; Dublin, Ireland

Hi everyone,

haven’t had a chance to catch up on all the posts, just quickly checking in to add myself to the Pocket List. Weight is back to fluctuating around 71kg, which is 1.5kg more than before we went on holiday. Hoping for 2 proper FDs this week, as last week we only had one.

Day 10 Pocket List:
@cateaus
@arelkade
@dykask
@sparklyshoes
@snowflake56
@skinnyminny
@wellrounded
@moukinator

Day 10 UK FD

After a strange weekend I’m back to fasting. Last week was hard work. Hungry and went a bit chilly on one FD. My dear wife has been shopping and bought more snacks than you could shake a stick at. That is not good! Even though they aren’t for me (they’re for the kids) the temptation is not funny at all. Add to this our freezer is full of pizzas from my sister in law who gets them free from work. AAAAGHHH! I have countered this by buying more veg to add to the veg she bought. Let us see how much will power I really have when I cook tonight 🙂

I hope you all have a good day. If you can’t manage full on HIIT, just do a little wiggle now and again. You won’t lose much weight, but it’ll put a smile on your face.

Day 10 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FD

Dad was taken into hospital yesterday with suspected cholecystitus so I’m hopelessly behind on reading posts. Hope everyone is doing OK.

Strength to my fellow Monday fasters 💪

Day 10 UK FD

Weight this morning was 145lb, 2lb down on yesterday morning and 3lb up on Friday/Saturday. Clearly weight is a range and affected by what i eat – who knew?!!!

Aiming for WFD today tho mindful that I have to eat something with evening meds and headache that comes with low salt, I’m expecting to add in hot vegemite and a little banana before bed. I KNOW that a WFD sets me up for the week, makes me feel more energetic, clears my Monday head & helps hugely with focus & sustained concentration, lowers stress levels… what’s not to love? And it helps with deflating my carbtastic breadfest stomach, currently putting me in the market for 2nd trimester maternity clothes.

Weirdly a LOT of people suddenly noticed my weight loss yesterday, as tho I’d instantly dropped 30lbs in front of their eyes! So many comments on how I looked (well/great/fantastic) size (“SO much smaller” “not that you were big before” “even your shoulders have shrunk”). Glad my head was in a zen place and able to respond gently to what felt a bit like open season on personal remarks from acquaintances. I think it might be a summer thing – lots of people just back, haven’t seen each other around for a while and there’s the mental picture/current reality check. But strange they all did it on the same day!

Slept well last night tho fell asleep sitting up and v slow start. Going to do yoga & meditation, check planned action list and crack on to get perhaps 6hrs project work today. Only 5 weeks until main annual event and TONS to catch up/pick up before it becomes pressured & stressful. Attending a 2-day conference Weds/Thurs – relatively relaxed time as delegate but representing an organisation so professional networking head on. And doing a short talk at linked event so zen mind and rested body also helpful! Plus remembering to prepare stall & recruit volunteers for a marketplace event next weekend – never dull 😀

@missybear hope your dad does well in hospital x

Wishing you all a Happy Monday 🙂

Day 10 Pocket List. Copy, paste and add yourself!

@cateaus
@arelkade
@dykask
@sparklyshoes
@snowflake56
@skinnyminny
@wellrounded
@moukinator
@sarahbob
@johnnyr
@beedoo
@missybear
@shinything
@michelinme

Day 10, London, UK, NFD,

Another CD planned, I certainly hope it’s more successful than the last 3!!!!! LOL!!!!

@beththenew, the less calories you eat the more weight you will lose, low calorie diets WORK, smoothie diets WORK, juice diets WORK ………………… the issue comes with SUSTAINABILITY, we’ve all been there, done that, even exercised ourselves into the ground on minimal calories …………………………… then crashed and burned and given up!!!! You have to find what suits you, but be mindful, 5:2 isn’t a quick fix or a miracle cure for obesity, gluttony, laziness or greed!!!! There are lots of members here who’ve been doing this for years successfully, I don’t know anyone who’s been on a weight loss diet for that long because one tiny detour and most people just throw in the towel, 5:2 allows for that detour (Thank goodness!!!!) Stick to the basics, don’t force yourself to eat to TDEE or struggle to reduce TDEE cals either, don’t stress over slight weight fluctuations either, I can gain & lose 4lbs in the same day!!!! Stick to the basics!!!!

@bert1802, your story has turned a little dark!!! Take care and watch your back ……………………… the word ‘unhinged’ seems a good description of your ARMED ex-colleague …………… scary!!!!!

@missybear, I hope your dad is getting the care & treatment he needs. Thinking of you both!!!

I’m having a weird 4 day weekend where there was vino (lots!!) and I wasn’t particularly mindful………………… BUT ………………. I’ve had a 3lb whoosh!!!! Don’t ask me, I have no idea what’s happened perhaps the carbs have jump started something???? Time to re-read ……………………………..

http://100down.org/the-whoosh-effect/

http://fatburningman.com/4-simple-strategies-to-burn-fat-after-a-binge/

Keep the faith people!!!!!

Day 10 USA-Wa, NFD
I ended up having a FD yesterday so today I am going for a low key controlled eating day. The scale is not moving much, but I am trying to be patient and not add extra FDs. I am very much wanting to lose this time and join the maintenance club!

Day 10 Canada NFD

A busy weekend and no time to post, happily catching up with a cup of tea!

@michelinme I am working on letting go of regrets and judgement and focussing on acceptance and understanding. The TED talk was a great way to reframe that, thanks @rainbowsmile (yes a fabulous outfit)

@dingping it sounds like you are finding your feet with this WOL. It doesn’t take long to figure out what works and how to manage the NFD’s- the good news is that if things don’t go according to plan you can hit the reset button and all is good.

@beedoo wow 20,000 steps! I also have friends who I know would never understand 5:2, missing one meal is something we were indoctrinated with growing up. Sadly it is often those people who would really benefit from this WOL

@flourbaby I agree all diets work, even the crazy ones, we all know people who have lost fantastic amounts of weight only to put it on again. 5:2 is by far the most sustainable in my mind, it does take work though like all things that affect our quality of life- relationships, work, exercise……

@katymeg welcome this is such a supportive group from all over the world, never too late to join!

OK off to do some positive stuff!

Day 10 USA – CD

Going to do a 16:8 day today, so not exactly a FD.

@michelinme – it seemed for me too that all of a sudden people noticed my weight loss about the same time I reached my goal weight. More than anything, even within the next several months, they seemed to notice most when I was wearing more form-fitting clothes. I found I enjoyed wearing snugger jeans with tucked in shirts that gave more accent to my shrunk waist and hips.
~hope you’re not too hungry too!

Onward and downward!

@johnnyr: Hello, good to see you back, even if there’s more of you than before…. I’m here but not participating (yet). FDs seem out of reach for me at the moment, I’m afraid. I just can’t stand being hungry!!
@dingping: PF not too bad today at work, so I’m hopeful the longer town deliveries haven’t messed up three months of slow progress. There’s no such thing as light duties on Royal Mail…ha…ha!

Day 10, Gozo, Malta, fd

Dingping you can try the Florentine steak whenever you want. It will wait for you!

ShinyThing after yesterday’s feast day I’m 68.1 kilos 0.8 kilo more than Saturday. Either the soy sauce in the Chinese food or I ate far too much. In the evening I went out with my sister in law and had a couscous and smoked salmon salad. I’ll lose it these coming days I hope. But it’s quite a good method and sometimes on cd I eat up to tdee. Let us know how you go on.

Today I fasted at 800 calories.

I made a new recipe with chicken, carrots, potatoes, runner beans, onions, tarragon, seasoning and light double cream. I had some too.

Onwards and downwards, stay strong everyone.

Day 10 FD UK

Thank you for advice and feedback on my NHS impending Health Check. Still not booked it… But, my FD’s are starting to become more manageable, have made a concerted effort to increase fluid intake and managed to come in under 500cals today!(Woohoo). Still feeling tired at the end of the day, but foggy brain less overwhelming. Starting to feel my ‘motivation muscle’ growing stronger. Even started Park Run on Saturday with my partner. Getting back to a previous hobby, and accepting 5km taking 43mins, even though it’s so much worse than my time a mere 5 years ago, it is better than not doing it at all.

Happy FD everyone
Jo

Day 11 Tas, Australia- FD (B2B)
I have to do a fasting blood test this morning so decided to try another B2B. If I get too hungry I will abandon. I got through my FD much easier yesterday with the help of a hard-boiled egg mid-afternoon. Day 4 w/o any wine.
Pocket list
@cateaus

Day 11 CFD country West Australia
WAs it really 17 years ago that the Twin Towers were hit?
I can remember it as though it was only a few years ago.
Thinking of those near the east coast of America with the hurricane looming Thursday. Hope it isn’t as bad as feared.
Watched the US Open on Sunday and was very disappointed at Serena’s behaviour. Poor Osaka’s biggest sporting triumph completely overshadowed. Bad form Serena:(

Day 11 (Day 10 here) Ohio, US — FD (#9)

Just a “routine” fast day here. It went well, so not much to report.

@snowflake56 Thanks for the comment on my dog. And I really am following the 5:2 plan with Monday and Thursday fasts. After going way, way over my TDEE on Friday I just cut back on Saturday to keep the average at my TDEE. I got the idea from a poster on this site who said that he added in an extra fast day if he really binged out at any time. I didn’t need to fast, just cut back some. In any case Sunday was back to normal eating.

@redrockgirl302 I also do Tai Chi and qigong. The Tai Chi style I follow is the Lee family style which is very popular in England. Although I didn’t do it today, since with all the busy-ness of the day I’ll clock more than 12,000 steps by the end of the day.

Over the weekend I came across some work from a psychologist who maintains that the reason why most people have trouble maintaining a heavily rule-based eating regimen for a long period of time is that such an approach activates the “reptilian” brain and eventually people’s desire for freedom overrules that. She maintains that when people focus more on a decision-based way of eating there is better success, because then people activate the frontal portions of the brain.

In “The Fast Diet” book the two M’s mention that as they followed the diet gradually their eating patterns changed and they made better decisions about foods. It seems to me that perhaps the 5:2 diet is not so much a rule-based WOE as a framework for making decisions about eating. As people follow the diet they gradually shift from using their midbrains to using their frontal brains and achieve what the psychologist would consider a successful approach to eating. What do you think? Does this make sense?

Incidentally, considering some of my recent NFD’s, I still have a way to go before I make such a transition!

Day 11, Emden Germany, NFD

@daffodil2010 have great holiday, you really deserve it. Enjoy the ride, the company, the delicious food and the sun. Thanks for hosting this month’s challenge. Hugs

Will catch up on posts later.

Have a nice day everyone!

I find doing B2B FD’s easier, so might try doing them from now on, with the proviso that if I wake up ravenous on day 2 next time, I won’t fast. I’m feeling hopeful for a loss tomorrow. This plateau can’t last, surely.
I must confess to being an Excel novice. How do you change the colour on the spreadsheet so that my FD’s are shaded, like other people’s please?

Day 11 UK NFD (stay mindful)
OH elderly aunt died yesterday, it’s sad but she seemed to have the death we would all want surrounded by her darling children, slipping away in her sleep having had time to put her affairs in order and time to say her goodbyes to friends and family. The saddest part of it all is her DH who has Alzheimer’s wasn’t there as he’s now in a home. My heart goes out to him as he was the most devoted husband and he would be so upset if he had was able to understand the seriousness of her illness and not be there to support her and say that final goodbye.

On a different tack and much lighter note.
@johnnyr – ha ha loved your intro, for a moment I was thinking ‘How?’ (I am gullible!!). Admire your willpower given the many distractions and obvious possible derailments of living in a busy household. Good luck.
@beedoo – interesting I’ve never associated tiredness with the need to fast, but can see how it makes sense after a tow of NFD’s
@missybear – best wishes to your father.
@michelinme – shame your WF didn’t resent your energy button, hope you’ve woken refreshed. Strange isn’t it what and when people notice change.
@katymeg – welcome never too late.
@bellyblast – thanks, constant viligence and work in progress.
@ciren2 – hate to say it but that festive event isn’t far away, hope things are 100% better by then.
@redrockgirl302 – love your lifestyle!
@matpi – must be website gremlins, I got your first post! Interesting re using different parts of our brains and makes sense and Dr M says (paraphrasing) that dietry change will not be long lasting if willpower alone is being used. Learning creates change in behaviour. Thanks.

Positive vibes to everyone for a successful day in all you do.
Ta x

Day 11, London, UK, FD

Back to work today so it’s a FD, and I’m in desperate need of one!!! Today is my reset day as the last 4 NFDs haven’t been great. I’ve lost some weight. But I don’t feel it’s deserved and may yet come back to bite me somewhere substantial!!!!!

@johnnyr …………………………….. NOT FUNNY!!!! I nearly fell off my chair!!!!! I’m off the exercise wagon too, I tweaked my back last week …………….. classic lift & twist!!! …………….. and I haven’t been able to complete my 30 Day shred since, I’m thinking those few days have reversed every single thing I’ve done for the last few months, (no muscle memory here) and I might keel over the next time I even try a jumping jack!!!!!

Welcome @katymeg!!!! Have a read of the first post on page 1 from our lovely host this month @daffodil2010, stay faithful to the programme and you’ll have it nailed in no time!!!!

Stay strong everyone, fellow fasters …………………. You’ve got this, NFD-ers …………………….. mindful, Mindful, MINDFUL!!!!!

Day 11 Belfast NFD

Home from a busy weekend and behind on the posts. Autumn has kinda set in with a bang. Puppy is away to day care to acclimatise her in preparation for her week in kennels, so I shall make the most and get some serious cleaning done then Pilates. (That is, of course, after I’ve spent an hour catching up on is forum!)

@at hope you feel better soon. Xo
@snowflake your dress sounds gorgeous!
@rainbowsmile – have just googled superbetter and am intrigued. Something to investigate. I’m a big fan of TED talks. If you meet your ex, he’ll be gobsmacked at how good you look. Think how far you’ve come and hold your head up high!
@michelinme – loved your day 8 post – so wise. What inner strength you have. My friend had Guillaume Barry disease in 2000 – an auto immune decease which almost put him on an iron lung. His strength, determination and plan of short goals has given him his life back. Amazing.
@happymargo love the ‘cut loose’ mantra
@ali wants to wear a bikini – happy house hunting!
@anna6 well done on ditching those excess lbs.
@FormerlyFatPete congratulations on fitting that belt! We share a G&T weakness. I’ve just discovered pink grapefruit instead of lemon… so lush!
@minka – have just googled ‘Live O2.’ That looks serious stuff!
@wow @metatauta that’s an early start!
@bert1802 I think your story would make a scary movie! Take care of yourself.
@behthenew – Dr Moseley also wrote a fast exercise book which is worth the read.
https://www.fast-exercises.com/michael-answers-frequently-asked-questions/
I try to incorporate it into my swimming routine and also I have an old spin bike which is good for it.
@beedoo glad you enjoyed your break. I loved ‘on holiday wearing what I wanted.’ That’s what this WOL is all about.
Stay strong @dykask
@sparklyshoes – it’s a great achievement to have a weekend away and maintain your weight. And you’re so right about skinny people.
@skinnyminny57 – hope no serious damage was done!
Welcome back @ JonnyR
@missybear – wishing your dad swift healing.
@katymeg – never too late to join. Welcome to a great place. There’s an excellent introduction on the first page.
@matpi – interesting post. Even after all this time, I’m still working on 5hose wise food choices. 😦
Have a great holiday @ Daffodil2010
Sorry to hear about the death of your aunt @dingping
@lilymartin – totally agree. Serena has no case to prove and her behaviour was not a bit sportsmanlike.

I salute any weekend Fasters!

Now off to do my chores. Have a good day everyone

Day 11 UK NFD

Fast day went well yesterday and for the first time in ages I didn’t spend the day hungry and obsessing over food. 😁

@beedoo I most definitely am up for getting Ripped in 30 lol. We can do it! 💪 How many days a week are you thinking of doing it? Eeeek, level 2 30DS today.

The Race for life is 5km. Probably just be walking it as I’m doing it to give my Mum support as she’s a bit nervous and not in the best physical fitness.

Wishing everyone a fab Tuesday.

Day 11…….Florida….. FD

I’m a bit behind in reading the posts but I did want to touch base. Yesterday ended up being a NFD, as the hubby surprised me with date night. When the kids were little this is something we always did twice a month, carve out a night for us to reconnect as a couple. As the boys started to get older, started driving and having lives of there own we used to have date day where we go out ion an adventure for the day. Recently, money has been tight, so our time together has been sidelined to the homestead.
The hubby said after everything that’s gone on, we needed a couple night.

What a wonderful night, we went to a restaurant called grill smith, it was a little over an hour away but well worth the drive. It is at this fancy upscale outside mall, which kind of designed like a little city itself. We were going to walk around after dinner but could because of course it was raining again.
So, we took the long way home, talked and sang to the radio.
What a wonderful night.

So, today has got to be a FD!

While we were out I saw a sign, with the best saying on it which I’m going to use as next months ending…. can’t wait your all going to love it!

It was me….I admit it…..I let the dogs out!

Day 11 North Canton OH Healthy eating day

I actually ate a little under 800 calories yesterday. I have decided to be more mindful about logging my meals to make sure I stay under TDEE on healthy eating days; those LCHF meals can add up if you are not careful.

@bert1802 it makes me smile to see that you and hubby really enjoy each other even after so many years. That is so special and such a blessing 🙂

@dingpping I am so sorry for your loss 🙁

@matpi I agree it feels like 911 happened just yesterday, I was trying to explain to my kids how devastating it was on the day it happened; I could not believe there was that much evil possible in the world. I was a very recent immigrant to America at the time (just 1 month in) and I remember sobbing hysterically with an overwhelming sense of loss and devastation for all those people who lost their lives and the loved ones they left behind. I will never forget it, and to put it all in perspective, none of my kids were even conceived at the time and they are both teenagers now.

Have a blessed day everyone, did not get a chance to read all the posts. gotta dash to me next meeting. Stay strong.

Day 11 – France – FD

Today I am trying my first B2B fast day. So far it’s mid-afternoon and it’s going quite well. Not any worse than a regular fast day. I do confess I’m fantasising about my Korean lunch tomorrow! 🙂
I have found a way to replace my daily glass of red in the evenings on FD: I drink a tablespoonful of organic apple cider vinegar in a wine glass full of water. Sounds very unappetizing, and it sort of is, but it’s good for you and gives me something to sip slowly! Hubby and I like to sit down outside while it’s still warm out, and drink some wine, unwind and talk about our day. Happy I found a solution to be able to keep that going. But the cold weather will be here soon enough.

@matpi I agree completely that this WOE seems to rewire my brain, it refocuses me on smaller portion sizes. I have not lost much weight (cruel body 🙁 ) but I am no longer snacking throughout the day. Waiting for the whoosh…
@bert1802 how cute!
@dingpping so sorry.

On 9-11 I was heavily pregnant with my now 16-year-old and wondered what kind of world this child was about to be born into.
Good luck to all!

Day 11, Rocky Mountains, US, FD 800 cals

Planning a 800 cals FD today.
Tonight I have my first Qigong class @matpi. Love Tai Chi and am sure I also will love Qijong.
@daffodil2010: Definitely have to take packing lessons from you. Have fun and be safe! 😊🏍🌻

Have a good Tuesday everyone!😊🌺🌼