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Day 9 | Toronto | NFD | 86.1
FD yesterday, a bit over 600 with extra Hummus on celery at night.
Target is <TDEE today; started day with a water based protein and frozen blueberry smoothie using the VEGA brand plant based Vanilla protein & greens powder. 30grams has 110 calories, with 1 cup berries at apx 100 calories.
London day 9 NFD
After a tough 36h water fast yesterday, the scaled haven’t budged – I’m going to take it for what it is. I hope my body gets used to it soon and I start losing weight.
In terms of working out – I’ll do my regular 5k parkrun tomorrow. Back to yoga/TRX etc from next week.
Going to be a bit of a busy weekend, so I may not get a chance to check in.
Have a good weekend all!
Day 9/ Mountain West USA/ NFD/ walked 4 miles for exercise this morning.
Down 1 pound today. WOO HOO!!! I was out of town on September 1st so I don’t know my weight on that day but I am down 3 pounds since I got home on September 3.
I’m heading to my daughter’s for the weekend to help her out while she is convalescing after knee surgery. She has five daughters who like to eat carbs and sweets. Her 14 year old will be having a birthday party tonight. YIKES! Wish me luck! I’ll have to keep some veggie sticks close by!
Day 9: UK:FD
Not doing too bad today, I had 2 chocolate covered rice cakes this afternoon, lots of water & tea. It has been a stressful day so I’m pleased that I didn’t eat a heap of junk. I will have dinner shortly, spag bol & courgetti. I may be a little over 500 cal but I’m sticking with the programme! Good luck everyone!
Day 9 USA NFD
Not sure what happened but yesterday’s FD turned into a NFD… Felt overwhelmed with depression -for no particular reason – and thought I needed to eat a hot lunch – walked to deli on lunch break and bought one teriyaki chicken skewer, scoop of brown rice and steamed veggies. Didn’t quit with that, in the late afternoon I grabbed a 1.5 ounce bag of chocolate covered mac nuts and can of cold grejen tea for afternoon snack. Then got home and had the planned FD low cal dinner of spaghetti squash and steamed broccoli . Was surprised that I weighed in same exact weight as day previous. Did not tell my OH about eating at work – he was apparently a very good boy and stuck to the FD – he weighed in at 180.6 -a 2.6 lb loss!
Making today a NFD and will try to keep calories under control. Using MFP again to help me remember what food portions should look like on NFD’s. Also doing an experiment starting today with the ACV to see if it helps lower my bad cholesterol and blood sugar. 2T ACV / 1 stevia I glass of water before 2 meals and at bedtime. Will get blood work done in a month to check results. Weight loss should help too. Picking up an extra bottle this morning to keep at work. Sorry to go on and on! I read all the posts and feel inspired- thanks to all our September team!
Day 9: Gloucestershire, UK: Non-fast day.
A busy day today. Things have gone quite well and therefore, being less stressed, I haven’t eaten since 10am this morning. I am hoping (!) to make tomorrow a fast day, since I’ve been slacking this week. I went for my usual 1-hour brisk walk this evening.
Well done everyone who manages, better than me, to keep on the straight and narrow.
Day8/9 California/USA. I guess I forgot to log in yesterday. It was a FD and all was well until the evening. Thursday night football opening kickoff and we went to our favorite place to watch the game. Not good for a FD. I will have to change my FD to Wednesday. Saturday will be a FD to make up for yesterday. Today is NFD, trying to stay within my TDEE. We are going out to dinner and will have to stay strong and make good choices tonight. Wishing everyone a great weekend!!!
Day 9 Sussex NFD
Just back from a couple of days away to celebrate my birthday. We must have walked at least 12 miles and I was really ok with my food choices last night – huge salad with scampi (which I couldn’t finishe) and a few chips, with a couple of glasses of wine. Today I went swimming in the sea – completely fabulous! This evening we’re having tomato and tune sauce with ‘zoodles’. Very, very happy! Just love being without sugar and grain-based carbs.
Fasting will start again on Monday.
NZ Day 10 NFD
I’ve been absent for a couple of days, Thursday Friday are my work days and it’s total chaos in our house. Both were NFDS as is today. For whatever reason work days are impossible for me to fast on so I have Mon Wed as my FDs but the big stretch of four NFDs in a row is daunting. Weighed yesterday and down 1.4kg this week. Mostly water i expect but it’s good to see the numbers shrinking.
I knew when I saw the loss on a Friday morning that I would struggle not to celebrate with food. Totally the opposite of a healthy response. I should have used it as motivation to keep my NFD in check but I had a sneaky suspicion I would see a loss as permission to binge.
Sadly I fell into my mental trap and ate lollies at home alone for lunch. Felt nauseous all afternoon back at work and had a pounding heart as my poor body dealt with the sugar overdose. I hadn’t had breakfast which I try not to have on NFDs so counted the calories in MFP and stuck to a small bowl of vegetable chowder for dinner after an hour long speed walk when I finished work.
I know it doesn’t undo the damage but it’s better than throwing in the towel and continuing to make horrible choices for the day while I beat myself up for my slip.
Day 9(friday) uk/NFD
banana
Bacon egg roll
Smallish spaghetti bolognese
Bike none. Been setting up a dedicated room for my bike now. More space for it, dont have to keep dragging it out and back again. Tv, fan, fridge stocked full of water. And motivational pictures ect.
Planning on making, Saturday Tomorrow a water fast day.
Day 9/PA,USA/NFD
I am doing my usual poor eating; raspberries, watermelon and 10 cookies. I promise myself I’ll make better choices after I get back from vacation. I swear I didn’t even want the cookies, which is unusual, but I purposely chose to buy them. Even though I didn’t want them. Self-sabotage? Self-punishment? I’m crazy. But I am better. I’m definitely better thanks to fasting.
Tomorrow is a new day. Positive thoughts to all!
Day 9: Pacific NW USA, will the real 500 cal FD please step up!
I made it through a very shaky day. Over ate last night, had reflux or something going on, couldn’t get to slept then woke after 4 hours, wondered if OH was going to have to peel me off the floor because it felt like my heart was fluttering. I actually checked my pulse to see if it was racing – no – just felt like it. So glad to not eat breakfast and knew I would be better off not eating till dinner. I just had salad, miso and a tuna hand roll. Normally I would have had 2 hand rolls and probably an entrée but no-siree, at least tonight I’m not forgetting the lesson I learned last night!! Also walked 3.5 miles today.
This weekend my goal is to stay in touch with my new lower TDEE, take the time to add up the calories and stay calm. Rocy – YES, we can do this! My emotions are still running high and my body/mind is still dealing with the fight or flight reaction I had yesterday. From reading Dr Fung I know adrenaline and cortisol have wrecked havoc in me for years. “Stop the panic eating!” (She says at the top of her lungs!)
Maui – you’ve had great success though! One day is not really a set back, yesterday’s slip is the exception, not the rule. At least for me every day used to be what I now call a one time fiasco!
K-lo – so fun to picture you in Wisconsin. My daughter went to college back there.
Gramma – good luck, we’re with you!
therealwil – you can try mixing up those consecutive NFD’s a little with a 16:8 thrown in the mix.
dmw2 – sounds like you’re making lots of changes in your life.
LouBelles – speedy recovery, backs can be the worse!
I feel like I already owe 5:2 so many thanks that it also feels a little hypocritical not to be advertising the fact to folks when they comment on my weight loss. Like IMT, Debbie and Pissupoosa I don’t want to talk about it with anyone except those of you on this challenge who understand the complexities and hard work it takes to carry on. Maybe when I get to maintenance I’ll be more willing.
Have a happy weekend everyone!
Day 9 – Switzerland – NFD
Thursday’s FD went really well and Friday was very busy so managed not to post – I’m claiming a time-shift and posting Day 9 now as if I were in Hawaii or on some other Pacific island…
Lunch at a friend’s house was quiche and salad and I managed to stick to a reasonable portion. Also baked a big cake to say thank you, had a small slice (enough!) when it was cut and divided it out among those friends who wanted to take some home. Brilliant – brought home enough for the kids to have as a snack, which vanished as soon as they got home. I love cake – planning, baking, eating – but I find it difficult to leave alone if it’s sitting in the house with me. I’d hate to give it up – this is a good working solution until I develop stronger will-power!
Anyway, was pleased with healthy choices and a yoga class, which stretched me out a bit. Will now have a leisurely catch-up on everyone’s posts!
Day 10, Australia. NFD
I made wise food choices today and would certainly come under my TDEE but I’m not so sure I’m losing much. My scales are broken and new ones on the way so I can’t be sure but I’m not feeling that confident. Anyways I’ll keep going and hope my stubborn body starts to cooperate!
Wishing you all success. VP.
Hi all uk day 10 nfd
Holiday over 😔 and what a change in the weather however today is much better than on our arrival yesterday.
Weighed today and a gain of 4 lbs which I am ok with. I know once I get into my normal routine and my bodily functions (hope that is not too much information ha ha) return to normal the gain should disappear quickly. Monday will be my next fast day with this weekend a mindful one.
Keep up the good intentions everyone – nice to see some making positive changes.
Day 10 Australia NFD
Had a crazy busy day today just quickly posting before I head to bed.
Thanks B2tf back is getting better. Was able to go out today with my daughter and her friend for a birthday fun day she’s been planning for weeks. She is turning 9. Am now recovering but it was a lovely day. And had no trouble controlling what I ate. Still had a couple of treats with them, but didn’t really feel like much so was able to refrain in general while still having a lovely time.
Good luck everyone.
Day 10 USA (Utah to Illinois travel)
NFD today – up and at’em before travel so had a few minutes to post.
Yesterday’s FD went well but not a 36 hour liquid only as I had hoped. Had an apple for regularity about noon then some sautéed zucchini and a little soup for supper. Stayed away from the bakery French bread though! Yeah for small victories!
Have a wonderful day, everyone!
Had to break my half Day Fast at 13:00 as i was feeling dizzy and shaky. I think coffee might be playing silly games with my blood pressure. Am going to stay away for a while. Felt much better after a bit of lunch, and should still be able to stay within TDEE as i’m not drinking much after my tummy bug. Have a lovely Saturday all those fasting and those staying within TDEE, just think you’re another Day closer to where you want to be. Xx
Day 10. NJ USA NFD well my idea of a quiet weekend seems to have gone the way of most good intentions out to dinner last night tonight and a dinner party at my house tomorrow night! Just have to stick to my tdee this can get out of hand very quickly. On the brighter side I really feel like I am sticking to a much cleaner healthy way of eating. I actually think about what I am eating and no snacking – trying to be very mindful about what I’m doing. Also have come to realize I eat breakfast because I’ve been told my whole life how important it is I really don’t want breakfast in the morning so I’m finding that the 16/8 seems to work for me. Not putting a lot of effort into it but I find that if I really wait till I’m hungry I’m doing well with brunch and dinner. This is a huge change for me as I always had three meals a day and more picking and snacking than I care to think about. Have a great day everybody
Day 10 Los Angeles. NFD. Back2thefuture, I shared a little of the guilt yesterday about not telling someone about 5:2. My boss has mentioned a couple of times that he sees I’m losing weight. Yesterday he asked how I was doing it. I suddenly didn’t feel like saying “I’m fasting” or “I’m doing 5:2” because it would inevitably mean trying to explain that “fasting” isn’t really “fasting” the way most people understand that term, etc. I have explained it to my family, of course, and don’t feel sheepish about it at all with them. I think I just didn’t want to go into something so personal with the boss, even though it always feels nice when someone notices my weight loss efforts.
Anyway, my family is away for 5 days, so I’ll be trying to stay away from the pantry cupboards. Hope everyone has a peaceful and pleasant weekend.
Day#10/. Mountain West USA/ NFD no exercise today. Just sweet visiting with my daughter and her family.
I did ok at my granddaughter’s bday party last night. They had Domino’s pizza, Doritos , a very healthy veggie and fruit tray, Maui onion potato chips, peanut m&ms, hi chews, lemonade and homemade cherry pie. Before going to the party, I ate a leftover portion of Caribbean Chicken and shrimp with brown rice from the night before ( about 350 calories and very tasty!) so I was able to resist most of the junk food. I ate the veggies and about 5 or 6 total of the Doritos and Maui onion chips. I’m wondering if I am getting used to no junk food because after eating those few chips, my tummy kind of hurt.
My 17 year old granddaughter works at firehouse subs and wants us to go there for lunch when we pick her up after her shift today. It seems like a pretty safe and healthy idea, I’ll just have a salad, which is perfect for me.
I’m finding this WOL very satisfying and not hard so far, I’m kind of dreading the holidays coming up. Hopefully I will be strong enough to resist falling into the same over indulgent eating patterns that have plagued me my whole life. I love holidays and holiday food. Right now it feels like I can do it but I don’t know how I will handle it when I am in the middle of holiday parties.
Days 9 &10, Minnesota, USA, NFDs
DebbieQ, I’m so sorry that I didn’t check in yesterday. It became a busy evening and it was too late by the time I realized I hadn’t checked in.
It was a very good under TDEE day. Hopefully, I will be able to do the same today. I’ve got a lot of reading to catch up on for the last few days. I’m looking forward to that. Good luck, everyone and have a great weekend!
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Back2thefuture: I look forward to the day when we can both be posting and supporting each other in the maintenance thread, and for years to come! I don’t think it will be long. You have such determination and commitment!
As far as the emotional eating, who could blame you?! The insurance companies are nearly criminal in their methods to intimidate, bully, and basically try to catch people up in a mistake in order to be able to reneg on their responsibility. I wish there were stricter laws about time frames in which they must resolve any questions. You would think one year would be enough. And how can they require the same documentation over and over again? What happens to it after the first time it is given to them? Are we to believe they have lost it?
I wonder how many people get so anxious, or are not competent enough to understand they are being “shaken down”, that they pay more than they should.
I hope you don’t have to deal with them more often in the future.
Day 10 Sussex NFD
Spent the day baking goodies for work – Jammy Dodgers, Viennese Whirls, Plum Crumble slices and iced ‘beach’ cookies…and I haven’t eaten a single one! Having been 99% sugar-free for a few weeks, I wasn’t even tempted. They all look lovely and I’m sure everyone at work will enjoy them but I just don’t need any.
SSB
Day 10 / NFD/ Derby, UK
Hi all, thank you for all the well wishes for my daughter. I haven’t posted for a few days because I’ve been busied with a miserable two year old; she has broken her arm and got mild concussion after falling out of her childminder’s car.
It hasn’t been fun, but I’ve stuck to my guns and followed LCHF carefully on my NFDs. Pleased to report week 1 loss of 3lbs, which means I’m half a stone lighter than when I started 3 1/2 weeks ago.
It’s hard to believe that you can lose weight drinking cream in coffee and eating cheese, but now I’ve got my head around it, I’m really enjoying it.
Day 10 USA NFD
Up .6 lb.from previous day 🙁 Yesterday’s NFD included one piece of rye toast and a slice of gluten free banana bread – otherwise it was LCHF -chicken lettuce wraps at lunch and salmon patties with steamed veggies for dinner.
Will try to get back to my 3 to 4 mile walks at least 3 times a week. On days off work, I have stayed in bed all morning instead of getting up and starting my day. I live 3 minute walk from the beach so I have a lovely place to walk… Should be thankful and get out there! Ok…enough self pity – I’m going for a walk!
Good luck to all – so many of you are enduring great challenges with such determination. I’m trying to tap into that good energy. planning that this WOL will become a habit after a full month of September Challenge.
Day 10: Pacific NW USA, NFD
I feel so much better waking up after a FD than I did yesterday after a “gorge”. Not stressing my digestive track by over working it at meal times needs to be the new norm. I’m going to report a first-half of the challenge weigh-in this coming week and see if I get any where close to the 5 lbs I set as part of my goals for September. I know I’m feeling a little conflicted, inflammation seems to have set in, my fingers are swollen so that I can’t wear my rings. I’ll eat 2 meals a day today and tomorrow then 2 more FD’s before I weigh again so we shall see!
SongBird – our small victories, one-by-one add up to our whole new WOL. Better than it used to be!
Holly – I used to get a sort of jittery “grey afterglow” from coffee until we switched to Bullet Proof Coffee. But I know I can even overdo BP so OH gets most of our daily brew. And I know your system must be extra sensitive after your bout and I’m just glad you’re feeling better every day!
Micky – so coincidental! My supervisor (good gal) caught me in the hall this week and said she hadn’t said anything but wanted me to know she noticed my weight loss and hoped I was well. Sort of threw me because I hadn’t thought about people wondering if I was sick (opposite world, I was sick and getting sicker and everyone considered that was normal??!!). Anyway I told her I was fine and paraphrasing said I was reading Dr’s Mosley and Fung about lowering blood sugar through diet and she said that isn’t that “it’s OK to be anorexic” diet is it?”. So that shut me up once again!
Thanks for the consolation, Northern. They are doing exactly as you said. After all this time they just told my doctor that starting with a July appointment it may not be their responsibility to pay and want all of her chart notes!!! My doctor says it’s just the norm, they can insist we “X their you-know-what”. I’m a rule follower and tend to rebel a bit when someone implies I’m not! Your understanding has helped me stay calm today!
Good luck at the wedding, Rocy!
Bethany – it’s seems incredible how sometimes life can throw you a double-out but I bet you’re able to handle it better with your improved WOL! Your daughter and grandchild are so lucky to have you on their team!
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