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Way back when, I was working with neuropsychs to identify and find ways around cognitive impairment. Due to autoimmunity & medication I couldn’t do things I’d found easy eg see the words in a word search or use a particular word with a very specific nuanced meaning.

The zillions of tests had shown some gaps but mostly very subtle changes, & in many things I was performing well above average. But I kept falling into the holes of what didn’t work bc I was used to my normal and hadn’t developed workarounds. The community psych came every couple of weeks for a long time, but one of the most useful things she taught me was this (paraphrased, but this is what I remember).

If you use the old measures of success you’ll always be stuck with the thing that has changed, and see it as broken. That’s a place of judgement, regret misery. But if you look at how things are and find different ways to measure progress is both useful and compassionate. It helps us to accept where we are and look forwards, creating acceptance and understanding which will ripple onwards & outwards.

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Day 8 – Eastern WA USA – FD maybe

Trying to listen to my body, and don’t plan to eat until hungry. It’s basically 10 AM and so far only water and coffee with a little cream. So maybe I’ll be joining @dingping and @snowflake56. One of my challenges is that I don’t want to waste fresh produce in the fridge. I think that making a soup with some of the produce plus some sausage I have in the freezer, will be a good project. It’s my former MIL’s b-day tomorrow and a jar of fresh soup would be a good gift.

@rainbowsmile – here’s some more [[hugs]]! – your “healthy” ankle has probably been compensating for the “sick” one. Our gait usually changes when one is injured. About 2 yrs ago I started with an injury on my right foot, before all was said and done, injuries had moved through my body like dominoes, ending with a metatarsal injury on the opposite foot. Part of my challenge was not getting to the root of things quickly and continuing on it and travelling… As @ciren2 says, that you caught it early should help. I’m glad you’re healing well, even though it feels slow to you.
On the saggy loose skin topic, yes it tends to disappear with longer fasting. I know that Dr. Jason Fung’s patients have not needed surgery for excess skin removal. That was good news to hear, so I really want to get this fasting down.

@michelinme – the job I’m starting is only part-time; 1/2 time at the max (I’ll have to keep an eye on things but I’m told it will be flexible – as much as I want. If I bite off too much on the 1st 1/4, I can cut back the next.)

@daffodil2010 – TY for sharing your route. Are you riding your bike through France etc after you get off the ferry? It sounds wonderful! I’ll look the places up. Yes, dreams do come true!

@happymargo – it sounds like you’re back on the wagon solidly! Some good mantras do help.

Glad we’re in this together!

We took MIL for high tea yesterday for her 91st birthday. Strangely the scales were down today! I guess my 3 fasts this week finally caught up!

Regarding all the people who are sick or injured – rest unfortunately is the only cure! Put your feet up and watch some Netflix and rest, I tend to overdo it then the recovery is longer!

We are off to London today so all packed and ready to house hunt! It will be strange living in the UK after 24 years away but exciting in its way. My OH is in the movie industry so a better spot for us. Talking of which have major event coming up – his latest movie is in the Vancouver film festival, so have the motivation to keep with this WOL SO I can fit back into my fancy dresses!

Has anyone fasted on a travel day? I packed some snacks but thinking this could be the perfect opportunity…

BTW the only way I have found Chai seeds to be palatable is on zucchini or sweet potato muffins (they add bulk), or if I make my own crackers or bread. Otherwise they tend to have the consistency of frogs spawn….

RainbowSmile your foot has to heal slowly. Never mind your other foot feeling it needs to imitate your real injured foot.

As for your ex being in your village, don’t mind him. Please do a favour to yourself and don’t binge eat and when you do just press the reset button and move on to this wol.

RainbowSmile I used to read the Old Testament of the Bibble a lot but now I’m in a Eucharistic group which meet every Monday from October to June and we read the New Testament with some reference to the passages of the Old Testament. The New Testament is so beautiful, I suggest you try it and start to read it.

RainbowSmile take care.

Day 8, UK, NFD

Its late but its been a busy day and didn’t get much time to spend online. This community has been super bust as well, so many posts, its so great 😀 .
I did ok eating wise today, tbh been too busy to focus on food, whicg is always helpful 😉

@northerndawn have a lovely holiday, see you when you get back 😀

@rainbowsmile the other ankle is doing double work now because you have to rest the injured one, so it will feel it. Its normal. I remember when I had an injury in my left calf, after a while my right leg was aching from all the effort. As for your ex, treat him as you would treat a stranger, since you broke all ties with him, he has right to be abusive as much as a stranger would have, and he gets the treatment as any stranger in that situation would. Sending you a virtual hug 🤗

I need some rest now, going to take @ali-wants-to-wear-a-bikini‘s advice and put my feet up and watch some TV 🙃

Have a great day/evening everyone ❤

Day 9 NFD country West Australia
Halved my food intake in the past week, saying no to wine and chocolate ( mostly), upped the exercise , sloshing with water – and down 2kgs. Possibly water weight but at least heading in the right direction.
@happymargo glad you are back on track
@rainbowsmile hope the feet/ ankles recover

Just off to paint the bathroom ceiling before 10 am church!!
@anna6 and @metatauta I like reading both the OT and the NT. Both are good to read and the OT has good life advice in general!
If people want love, action, murder, fighting, intrigue – the OT is the place to read it!!
Have a relaxing blessed Sunday all.🤗

Day 8, Emden Germany, NFD

yesterday’s FD went well, couldn’t let you and our fellow fasters down @dingping, could I?

@northerndawn, sorry for mixing you up with @gretta, have a nice holiday!

@gretta is your back any better now, are you able to do the run today?

@rainbowsmile I agree with the others about the compensation, take it easy and don’t overdo it. How unpleasant to walk into your ex, try to ignore him. You are so strong, you can do this. Hugs xxx

@at I hope you’re feeling better this morning.

@formerly-fat-pete well done, away from home it’s always harder. We all have our weaknesses, once in a while we just need to give in.

Have a nice day everyone!

Morning all – had a big business event in Harrogate Yorkshire yesterday so a hefty night before and a fair. It of junk food during the day. Daughter cooking chicken stew for dinner so I aim to hold out today and squeeze in an early fast day. Happy Sunday all.

Morning all…I expect I’m the only one on here that’s not actually doing 5:2 at the moment…but hey.
Hats off to all of you for sticking with it.
Walked the dog, foot ok-ish. I’ve decided it WILL get better on it’s own…eventually, as long as I don’t climb church towers or get stuck in deep ditches (what caused it)! Delivering mail, I just have to do.
65 next Saturday…should be retired really, oh well…
@rainbowsmile: have a good, smiley day, you sound full of energy!

Day 9, Gozo, Malta,nfd

Dingping enjoy meat again, why not. It’s delicious with some sea salt and pepper.

Today I’m having asti Italian wine and Chinese takeaway food which I ordered from a good reputable restaurant.

I’m again the weight I was before the cruise in August. Hooray 😄! It took me three weeks to get there. Today is a nfd but tomorrow I’ll start to fast again for three days at least. I only fast at 800 calories or thereabouts but it’s working for me. Sunday’s is the day when I don’t Count calories and may go over tdee but I’m mindful the rest of the week.

I’ve been to mass this morning as usual. Now it’s time to relax with the family. Have a great Sunday everyone.

Day 9, UK, NFD

Its such a nice and sunny day here, time to get some gardening done 🙂
Debating whether to have a glass of vino today with lunch, but haven’t decided yet.
Trying to be mindful 😇

@formerly-fat-pete well done on losing weight, keep going 😀

@anna6 I like the way you do this WOE, I might try that because maybe being more relaxed will do me good and help me get of this plateau 🙂

Have a great weekend everyone 🌻

Day 9 – Intermittent Fasting – Lima, Peru

Good results – closed my rings (Apple Watch, it’s silly I know but a great motivator for me) and had no desire to eat yesterday – apart from a cappuccino and chocolate and maracuya muffin no food.

Weight is down to 80.9 kg (178.4 lbs for our American friends). I can now use a belt from high school – 30 years ago (had to share – my wife and daughters rib me mercilessly about that)!

@daffodil2010 – fantastic that you ride and visited Peru – sounds like you enjoyed your time here. What bike, if I may ask?

@snowflake56 – yes, GTs are a weakness, or rather, an occasional pleasure. I often find it easier to fast completely when traveling – as others in the thread have mentioned, skipping airplane and airport food is a no-brained, even in business class. I have been known by colleagues to go on long trips with no food except… one GT and the little nut bowl offered on each long flight. 🙂

Day 9 Northern NSW Australia NFD (almost Day 10! …only 1 more hour to go!)

Going well. Happy with progress and results despite veering off course. Most recent FD appears to have eased me back into a comfortable place on the scales and in my clothing. I’m planning a FD for tomorrow though also have some challenging exercise planned via a Live02 session on a training bicycle while utilizing altitude contrast technology. Previously these sessions and fasting haven’t paired well together for me. Am considering an 800 calorie FD in light of this, just so I don’t find myself ‘energy’ crashing in the aftermath of the Live02 exercise session.

Day 8 – USA – NFD
Day – USA – NFD

Still no FDs purposely just because I’m still sulking about that extra 10 lbs…wah. However, I just started a new p/t job where I will be hopping around like a bunny. Training will be off site, which means very early starts this week (3-4 a.m.) and finishing by the early afternoon. It will be just another adventure, but I imagine it will also help my attitude and give me more chances for FDs.

Day 9……Florida…… FD

Since we’re not going to talk about yesterday or Matilda! Oh, food wise, it was not a good one. So, we try again today!

Last chapter

What a strange world, we live in when a place of business has to place a plan of engagement if the person you going to fire because of theft it a gun weilding, crazy Dr patient.
So, the plan comes into action. Everyone even people who had the day off come into work. A family member and his wife, both carrying members of society come in carrying. For the most part everyone feels a bit more protected.
She walks in…… I might add, carry herself like her shit don’t stink! Okay that’s my perception but I may projecting my feelings here.
She does act a bit surprised when all members of staff, the bosses wife who never arrives before 11 am, and the family members are all gathered.
Pleasantries are exchanged and she is taken into the office.
Evidence is presented
Now excuses a plenty…
1. I did not ring this order it got Michelle name on it
2. Michelle stole your money, not me
The next couple are when she admitted that the credit card used was hers
3. I lost my credit card and the person who found it used my card
4. Michelle stole the card out of my purse
5. Michelle wants my job and by doing this she could ensure you gave it to her
6. This is retaliation because you didn’t give her the manager position……
I’m in the door when she said this….I’m like what?
Now these are all the excuses, I heard because at this point, I pulled the bosses wife out of the office because she was screaming, hyperventilating and starting to move towards the co worker and I just saw her getting ready to knock this chick out.
I’m going to fast forward a bit because well I just missed it but what other said isn’t worth repeating.
So, as we head back in the girl yells I didn’t do this but I will pay every penny back to you!
She leaves!
1/2 hour later our phone systems starts ringing off the hook. It’s her husband and father in law. No one will talk to them.
Now remember our body guards…..lol they hang out with us all day
Well they stop the father in law from entering the building and he’s screaming in the parking lot. That the co worker has done this before and he wants to make sure none of his cards were used.
That same day, locks were changed, a safe was installed and computer pass words were changed.
And a restraint order was placed for all the family members
Remember the accountant…. she was the chicks best friend
The chicks husband has stalked and harassed still to this day!
The detective said it could take up to two months before she will be arrested or any one involved because they have to have warrants and sopenas to get the credit card information. So it’s awaiting game now.
As it stands right now, everyone is pitching in to help anyway we can! We are all learning new things.
Last I heard, she is still blaming me for setting her up, stealing her credit card and such.
Since there was mention of the manager position, I will add more tomorrow!

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

Oh MY @bert1802 – that is indeed quite a tale! Yes, I imagine the workplace IS quite different now with fear of people “going postal” and such. Glad YOU are safe … well, at least for now and well protected!

Day 9, Rocky Mountains, US, CD

Off hiking, then harvesting my Italian plums (eating them as well 😊). Will have grilled chicken breast and veggies or salad later. Never made the pollo asado yesterday. Ate mostly nuts and went nuts with the nuts 😄😆🤣.

@bert1802: What a story! Wow! 😲😲😲

Healing vibes and hugs to all with ailments! 💐

Have a good Sunday everyone! 😊🌻🌼

Day 9 – Eastern WA USA – NFD

What a great day!
@rainbowsmile – so appreciated watching the TED talk you shared with us! Thank you so much! Now that would be great for healing and increasing anyone’s life!

@Kaywestern – glad you’re okay hurricane wise. My son lived in south Florida a little over 13 years before he moved back up to the inland NW. I remember many times wondering how he was faring. I’m glad you’re also getting to go to Spain. I wish you a lovely time!

@diana123 – “no saggy skin” good for you! If I remember correctly, you did some fairly long fasting and often they didn’t involve food.

@bert1802 – glad you’re safe so far and hope it continues so!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Day 9 London UK NFD

Backhome after glorious few days in Lille. What a lovely city for a quick getaway! We were very lucky with the weather which meant we walked everywhere. I didn’t do 30DS while away so did level one and two back to back this afternoon. I collapsed in a jelly like heap straight after!

I walked 20,000+ steps every day (up and out early for hour and half walk and exploring on my own, my usual early starts with toddler made that seem like a lie in!) and skipped breakfast so managed 16:8. My friend asked questions which made it clear that she thought I was starving myself but it didn’t matter a jot because for the first time in years I was on holiday wearing what I wanted. She is very overweight and starting WW next week. I do wish I could’ve convinced her to try 5:2/IF but I just didn’t have it in me this weekend.

Will be back on the scales tomorrow morning to start the week! A bit nervous but also excited… as has been said on here before, “easy on, easy off” 🤞🏽. Tomorrow will be first FD since last Wednesday and I’m looking forward to that fasting feeling again!

Hoping to have time to catch up on posts tomorrow, I hope everyone is well/on the mend and has had a lovely weekend X

Day 10 Aus FD.
A beautiful, sunny Spring day 🙂
Day 3 w/o any wine to try to shake things up.
Pocket list-
@cateaus

Day 10 NFD country West Australia
Who decides to paint a bathroom on a Sunday ???
Did the ceiling before church, out to lunch with friends, decided to paint the bathroom walls when we got home.
Finally finished . Hot, sweaty , dirty and really looking forward to a shower – and then realised we couldn’t have one for 24 hours to let the paint dry!!!!!
Crawled into bed at 12.30 am – almost posted then but needed the sleep.
Woke up feeling blah and have to work this afternoon so felt like tea and toast for breakfast.
There goes my Monday FD.
Good luck to all pocket fasters. Will be with you in spirit if not in body.

Day 10 (Day 9 here) Ohio, US NFD

Day 8 was a NFD.
Day 7 was a NFD.

Thanks all for the kind comments about my dog. With the new medicine he’s feeling much better and tomorrow we’ll start tapering off some of the medications.

Friday night went out to dinner and then did my usual week-end chores. Usually I run chores on Saturday afternoons, but the weather forecast said that the remnants of tropical storm Gordon would hit then and there were flash flood warnings. So Friday night had to do. In any case, what with the dinner out and being really fatigued, I went way over my TDEE.

To compensate I reduced my calorie intake on Saturday, so that the average for Friday & Saturday was the TDEE. Not really fasting, but definitely calorie reduction. Today was back to my normal eating routine.

Because I was out running chores and over-indulging until late Friday, Saturday was a low energy day, with the result that I didn’t post on either day. With any luck this post brings my accountability up to snuff. By the way, my plan of only eating one dessert and that only on the day after FD’s got blown out of the water on Friday night. So I’ll have to try another plan. Strangely enough, there was no craving for dessert yesterday nor today. I’m hoping that Friday was a unique set of circumstances and that by planning I can avoid repeats of that in the future. Well, time will tell.

Enjoy the start of the week!

Day 10, Emden Germany, FD

decided to have 56-58 kg as my goal weight. My bum got lost while losing all the fat, after gaining weight it’s back and I don’t want to lose it again. I definitely look better with a bum. We’re both 2kg down already so one more kg and we’re done.

@matpi I’m glad your dog is getting better now. Why don’t you try to do the basic 5:2 for a start, it works, you can change things around later on.

@lilymartin well done on the 2kg loss! You inspired me to paint the downstairs powder room yesterday, it looks nice again. How unfortunate you were not able to take a shower after such a job.

Day 10 pocket list

@cateaus
@arelkade
@dykask
@sparklyshoes
@snowflake56

Have a nice day everyone!

Day 10 Spain FD

Had a very social weekend!! Out for drinkies Friday evening, bbq Saturday, friends around for a Thai Extravaganza last night, so seriously fasting today (and no alcohol)! One of the things I really like about 5:2 is it me and I get two dry days a week 😊😊 and alcohol is my BIG problem!

Would love to try liquid fasting but still feel the need for something more solid. Get around this by having chunky vegetable soup!

Oh, and had just arrived at the bbq and got out of my car (before any alcohol had passed my lips) when one of the dogs of the house leapt up at me to say hello! Couldn’t step backwards to keep my balance and fell straight over some rocks around a tree. Twisted ankle, scraped and bruised leg, bruised shoulder where I landed on a rock and bump on head from tree!! Luckily a friend was there and my husband and they pulled me up otherwise I’d still be there. All I could think about was thank god I don’t weigh over 100kg anymore!! They’d never have been able to lift me 😂😂😂

Day 10 pocket list-
@cateaus
@arelkade
@dykask
@sparklyshoes
@snowflake56
@skinnyminny

Good luck everyone 💕

It’s after 6.15 pm & I have only had 327 cals & am not hungry. The boiled egg was the trick! I have had a small tub of forme zero yoghurt & will have another when we get home from a meeting.
I may do BTB tomorrow as I have to have a fasting blood test in the morning. I’ll see how hungry I am. 3rd day no 🍷