Hi. Please count me in for September. Where did this year go?

Hi @rafiki44 – I’m in! thank you for hosting September! With 2 weekends away in September it is going to be a tricky one for me but I’m up for the challenge.

I’m in!!

Keeping up with my wonderful friends in maintenance. Count me in!

USA

Hi @rafik144! I am definitely in for September! See everyone in the new month and thanks for taking on the new month!

Day 1 Oxfordshire, UK. FD
Hi everyone I’m looking forward to September’s challenge.
I’m 58 female with husband, son & daughter in their mid 20s and a mad cocker spaniel. August was my first challenge and I really enjoyed the support from the group. I’m not sure how often I’ll post this month or next as we’re away in Portugal for a lot of that. I’ll do my best.

Day 1, London, UK, NFD,

August saw a gain I’ve decided never to mention again!! This month WILL be dry, I will exercise daily, even if it’s just a walk, I will drink 2L+ water per day and I will stick to 500kcal FDs since that’s what worked so beautifully in the past!!

That’s the plan and the idea of a challenge is to actually challenge myself!!! No faffing allowed, time to get back to it!!

Day 1, Melb Aust TDEE

Thanks for including me, @rafiki44, I’m in. Not sure about the name colour-coding. I was in red, so changed it to black, but is that correct? Others that are “in” this month seem to have their names in red.

August was a “holding” month for me, with a gain of 0.1 kg for the month. Now it’s getting warmer in Australia (spring, yes!), I’m back more seriously, and hoping for serious weight loss over the next few months.

About me? Nearly 70, retired in August last year from being an ESL teacher, previously a medical laboratory scientist, so two decidedly different careers. Single, one cat, Wilbur, who rules my household, and wanting to lose weight mainly for many health reasons. I’ve been doing the monthly forums since December last year, lost 12 kg (26+ lbs) so far, and really appreciate the support and accountability.

Onward and downwards everyone!

Day 1 NFD country West Australia
Had written a post which seems to have disappeared into the ether so thanks in advance for hosting @rafiki44. Thanks @ktcaroline for last month’s hosting.
Please count me in for September.
Won’t re-write lost post.
Suffice to say I need to be on this very supportive forum and post for accountability to help get rid of some of the 17.5 kgs I have put ON since successfully embracing this WOL way back in November 2016, before completely going overboard and eating myself silly.
Welcome to all.
Onward and downward.

Day 1 USA (Illinois) NFD

Just how I have managed to do ever challenge since @coda began these May 2016 I do not know. But call it a good habit? I had begun 5:2 in March 2016 with 35 pounds to lose. Managed to do that in about 10 months but have stayed with this terrific group of people for maintenance.

I’m a 71 year-old retired female music teacher who still directs a townspeople choir, do church music and a few piano lessons. I’m president of my local P.E.O. chapter and on the board of our newly opened children’s museum. It’s retired hubby and me at home, 4 grown children all over the place and 5 granddaughters.

August was kind of rough with more eating out so have about 4 pounds to lose to keep at my 160# maintenance which has me right at BMI 25. I do Silver Sneakers 3x a week and yoga once.

I look forward to keeping up with old friends and meeting you newbies!

Onward and downward.

Day 2, Aus, FD

Hello everyone!! Thank you @rafiki44 for hosting; no need to include me on the spreadsheet as I just don’t use it.

I like your plan for the month @flourbaby. I too will try and up my exercise (which has been sadly neglected) but now that the weather is turning warmer, that should be more doable.

Day 1 Ohio, US — NFD
Day 31 (August) — NFD

Please count me in for this month’s challenge!
Yesterday spent the whole day researching sound systems for my tv. As I’m working through what furniture to give away (right now my first floor looks like somebody’s cluttered old attic!), it’s become clear that the key link is the setting up of the tv and it’s sound system. After the research I visited a number of stores and wound up at supper time away from home. I tried a new (to me) chinese restaurant. The food was tasty and also incredibly spicy which led to a reaction. Used my standard self medication of ice cream afterwards. Which is all to say that I definitely ate too much yesterday.

Today I’ve eaten on target, but all the rain we’ve gotten has kept me from walking as much as usual.

@rafiki44 Thanks for hosting this month! Like @penz I don’t use the spreadsheet. My day-to-day activities are so quantitatively oriented, that I need one place without that focus.

Here’s Monday’s pocket list: (@KTCaroline — was your list for 9-1 or 9-2?)
@matpi

Day 2 FD country West Australia
DH away for the moment so it is much easier not to eat anything – though I have sent DH off with lasagne, sandwiches and have a delicious beef casserole cooking for his very late dinner tonight.
If I don’t take the first bite of food I am so much better on FDs.
I find that once I have taken a bite of food it sets off the leptin +/- ghrelin and it is so much harder not to eat further mouthfuls!!
Really looking forward to a good month in September. It is also easier going in to warmer weather.
Onwards and downwards.

Day 2 – Ireland 🇮🇪 – FD

Had a great “shakedown” trip in our camper this weekend. One big issue was shaken up which is good, because we can get it fixed in time for our trip to Spain in 2 weeks. As for food and drink…well….suffice to say lots of chocolate, there was pizza and beer Friday night, chilli con carne with rice and bread Saturday night, full Irish breakfast both mornings…..and wine in the evening!!

Despite it all, and it WAS a fab weekend of fun and sunshine and laughs on the road, my weight this morning is at the middle end of my plateau weight…so I am ok with that.

It’s an FD today however my team are bringing me out to lunch as its my last three days with them (I move to another team on Thursday), but I plan on something healthy.

Talk later. Have a good Monday.

Day 2 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD

I just can’t get my fasting head on today. Not sure why; I think I just slept too long/late. Not a great way to start the month; but anyway. Tomorrow!

Good luck if you’re fasting today 🍏

Day 2 – 2nd Post

Pocket List – Day 2

A pocket list for today’s fasters. Even though I’m not fasting. ‘cos that’s the kind of guy I am 😉

@penz
@wacm
@gretta
@lilymartin
@winsome-waif
@daffodil2010
@brightonbelle

Day 2 – Stratford Upon Avon, UK – FD

So happy it is finally Autumn! My favourite time of the year, just love watching the trees change colour! Love jumper weather, chilly mornings, soups and casseroles.

Little bit about me, I’m 50 years old, I’ve lived in the UK for 30 years but originally from Cork, Ireland. I’m married with 2 daughters aged 20 and 22 and we have a very soft, pub loving labradoodle named Izzy. I work part time in an office and we also have a holiday apartment which we manage ourselves, we would also be considered ‘locals’ at our pub in the village, life is good but busy.

I’ve dipped in and out of this forum before but this is my 3rd consecutive challenge and my plan is to stick with it. I don’t think I have found my groove yet, I’ve been doing B2B2B2B but haven’t been losing loads (19lbs since end of May) I probably have another 30lbs or so to lose so I really need to figure out what works for me. But, I ALWAYS gain weight over the summer period (too much socialising!!!) – this year I have bucked the trend (which I am very pleased about)so I just have to keep on keeping on.

Love this forum, it keeps me focused and motivated. Love the support and encouragement and camaraderie. Love hearing peoples stories from all over the world. Love the glimpse we get of people lives.

This weekend we had cause for celebration, my eldest DD submitted her MA. That’s her done, 4 years of university. Time for her to step back and consider her next step. Scary but exciting times……

Need to get back to work!

Happy FD Fasters!

Pocket List – Day 2

@penz
@wacm
@gretta
@lilymartin
@winsome-waif
@daffodil2010
@brightonbelle
@yo-yo

Day 2 – UK – FD

Cannot believe that we are in September already – I have not been very involved for the past 3 months and a few lbs have crept back on……..so definitely time to buckle down and shift them before they become a problem – I so need the accountability of this challenge month!

Starting with a WFD today to test my mental strength – I know I can do this………Great Broga class this morning with OH – drinking plenty of water and black tea……Thankfully my regular Yoga classes restart this evening so looking forward to that 🤞that it will keep me focused at the end of the day!

For those new to these challenges – a little bit about myself 😊
I have been part of these challenges since November 2016 and have never missed one since – I am a retired 61 y.o. married female, with a 30y.o. daughter.
I started this WOL on my own in January 2016 and joined the challenges in November 2016 for support and motivation to drop those final 5kg/11lbs as I had been on a plateau for around 3 months. I reached maintenance in early December 2016.
In total I lost around 22kg/ 3st 7lbs and have remained in my maintenance range of 53-55kg/116.8-121.2lbs with a BMI of around 20 since then! (Height = 163cm/5ft 4in) except for the past three months when a few lbs seem to have crept back on…….
I also managed to reduce my blood cholesterol levels to just above normal and I have come off both my asthma inhalers!!!!!!!!
I now love a wide range of exercise, currently doing yoga which I discovered about 4 years ago and it has just been the best thing for me, both physically and mentally. I also do Broga, pilates, aerobics and hiking on the fells in my beloved Lake District ⛰ and do some volunteering in my local community!

So lovely to see a lot of old friends here and a big welcome to those new to this WOL and/or the challenges – This is a brilliant international community with no judgement but with a lot of understanding and freely given advice and support!

@suki2 – welcome to your 2nd challenge month in a row and well done on dispatching those 3kgs last month 👍
@lisa-starseed-expat – big welcome to these challenges – you will find lots of support here 🤗
@songbirdme – it is so nice to have an original member of these challenges staying with us – you are not alone with having a few lbs creeping back on so hopefully we can be there for each other this September to get rid of them before they become the norm……
@jaifaim – the beauty of retirement is having the time for “Pilates, Yoga and strength & conditioning” I love it !!!!
@rafiki44 – I find staying with 5:2 the most effective in maintenance as it allows me to have treats on my NFDs plus I love how I feel after a good FD – both mentally and physically
@snowflake56 – so lovely to have you back with us – have missed you 😘 Join @songbirdme and myself as we have allowed a few lbs to creep back on too – From reading the posts sadly we are not alone but Together We Can Do This 🤗

Definitely adding my name to today’s Pocket List – Day 2
@penz
@wacm
@gretta
@lilymartin
@winsome-waif
@daffodil2010
@brightonbelle
@yo-yo
@snowflake56 FD800
@at WFD

Make it a September to Remember!

Day 2 USA (Illinois) FD

Going to manage a FD (500-700 calories) today. Hope to read posts later on as my resolve wanes.

Onward and downward.

Day 2 and 23 hours ( almost day3!) country west Australia NFD
Well I should be in bed but a really sensible and good FD has sent me back to reading posts for some reason.
I feel like I have finally got back in to the swing of things properly instead of all the half-hearted attempts pre-August.
It feels so good just to be able to put on my work pants and at least be able to breathe more than once a day!.
I managed to resist all foods during the day and had a few spoons of meat and veg when DH got home.
I enjoy the health benefits of 5:2 as much as anything so I am not sure why I so comprehensively ditched this WOL.
It is interesting to note that others have gained a few lbs/ kgs over the past little while.
Having always wondered why people who lose weight then put it back on – and then some in my case – I do wonder if it is the ‘ I’ve done it before I can do it again’ mindset? I think that has been a big, pardon the pun, part of my problem.
Reset, reset, reset.
@at and @snowflake56 good to ‘see’ you here again.
@rafiki44, sorry to hear about your paint job. Good luck with the straight line. I couldn’t do it. Can’t even draw a decent stick figure!!
@winsomewaif, glad for the company. I really need you guys to keep me on track!! Together we CAN do this.
I have 2 big occasions coming up in the next 5 weeks – a wedding and a 60th birthday for a friend and I NEED to lose weight ( only about 10 kgs!!!) to be able to wear something nice to both.
At present my birthday suit is about the only thing that fits!!! and even that is snug……

Day 2

@rafiki44 – In maintenance I have kept up 6:1 with carefully watched calories on MyFitnessPal (MFP). It has still been quite difficult to keep under TDEE on those 6 days. That also means I must keep up my exercising!

@at – yes, we are really sisters in all of this, aren’t we?

@flourbaby – I am convinced that “casual doesn’t cut it” for sure.

Day 2 Canada NFD

I haven’t been part of a challenge is such a long time! I have a three kilos that I need to shift so am joining in for the month.

I have an ongoing health issue that isn’t quite resolved yet, hopefully by the end of this year. It means I have to be careful on FD’s and seem to need a few more calories to get through the day. Up until recently that has been fine, somehow I have given myself permission to indulge way too often for the last month.

@rafiki44 thanks so much for hosting. I am looking forward to reading everyones posts and checking in here daily for some moral support!!