I have also just measured up and my pear is now more pumpkin!!🎃 scary!
My plan today was to go food shopping to fill the fridge with healthy food for the week ahead, but it has not stopped raining! The damp and dismal weather has left me with no incentive to go outside at all! But I have downloaded some free 5:2 diet recipe books from Amazon for some inspiration.
Maybe an online food shop is called for ….. at least I won’t have to walk by the crisp and confectionery aisles and be drawn into temptation…..
Any suggestions for a first day fast??

Well, its the day before my first fast so i’ve just done my ‘measurements’. Not enormously happy with what i found, bit of a shock in fact, but easier to deal with knowing that they wont be staying that way for long! Is there a general feeling that we are sharing some stats on Monday, girls?

Something else i’m going to do today is the brain function test that Mosely recommends in the book to do before and then in 6 weeks time.

I know what you mean, LozzaN, about the weather. Its abysmal here in London too. Where are you?

Also, Lori_PA, i take my hat off to you for bootcamp-ing! Especially at that hour of the morning…. I got a Fitbit in October and have been sticking rather well to the 10’000 steps a day, with a few notable exceptions but i’ve upped it to 12’000 now. I also do 4 Pilates classes a week and am starting aqua-running again on monday.

J

Hi all.
LozzaN I think that for first day the challenge is all mental! So many times I have got to the evening and then talk myself out of it. Then I have to start over the next day….or not…sadly too often. Day-1’s that have been successful have involved lots of hot drinks, some protein if poss, little or no carbs (too moreish 😕) and a little something warm before bed… no-sugar hot chocolate maybe? Probably doesn’t matter if you go a bit over 500cal, just get into the mindset and complete the day! You maybe surprised next morning not to wake up ravenous , but at least you can have what you feel like again!
Good luck!!!! Let us know how it goes.

I have one more day off work as kids not back to school til Tuesday, so can’t distract myself with work,or exercise!!!

Ah, i’m just down south of you, towards Richmond. Supposedly tomorrow is meant to start of with some sunshine, so fingers crossed!

The cognitive test that Mosley recommends is here http://www.cognitivefun.net
Its all very confusing to start with, there are loads of different tests to do for all different parts of the brain. But give it 20 mins to do a few tests and workout how the ‘profile’ and graphs bit works, and then its fine.

But i also stumbled across this one; http://www.cambridgebrainsciences.com This seems a little more straight forward, so far.

I wanted to do some tests because this fasting malarky is meant to have so many benefits beyond loosing the fat, i would like to be able to follow that progress as well.
Brain function being one, but other things too. I have regular blood tests because i take levothyroxine so last month i asked for a few more things to be tested than normal to compare with in a few months time.

Has anyone else got any suggestions for recording stats other than weight and inches? Anyone got fancy scales that can measure body fat % as well?

jx

Hey everyone and happy new year!!

I hope to start tomorrow in my bid to lose 2stones. I knew the clothes were feeling tighter, some not fitting at all but didn’t think anything of it until I signed up to slimming world and found out I had been deluding myself. I just couldn’t believe the scales. So no more excuses it needs to come off.

I’m quite overwhelmed to be honest as I’m not the most disciplined but hopefully I’ll find some encouragement and support here to see me through.

Thanks and good luck!

Good morning ladies, I did it – got through my first fast day and the scales are showing a 2 lb loss! I know its mostly water but still, it is very motivating. Had to drink a lot of veggie broth to get through the day and took Katie’s advice and went to bed early – which helped, thank you Katie. Dreamed all night about eating fancy pastries and cheeses, LOL.

ABCD I am game to post measurements/stats if you are. It will be motivating to put it out there . . . post after weigh in every Monday am?

Granny chris and Lori I’m also in my 50’s age 58. We will probably lose a bit slower than our younger forum mates, but I’m ok with that as long as the scales move in that downward direction.

It’s a brisk cold day here in Vancouver, – 4C. Will wait til this afternoon to walk the dog in hopes that it will be a bit warmer. Off to the pool for aquafit this morning.

Good luck to all with their fast days tomorrow – ifI can do it I know you can too. Remember the broth – it really helped me in those moments of hunger.

Pam

Hi all. Can I join you too please? I’ve tried 5:2 before and although it worked for me I didn’t stick with it and the weight has crept on again. This time I’m determined to keep going and hope to lose about 30 lbs. Starting again tomorrow!

Well here we go ladies.
I’m not sure starting the diet today is a good idea as I’m also back at work (and dreading it!).
Just weighed myself and although I have spent the weekend eating chocolates, cheese and general Christmas crap, I have lost a pound. This must be due to giving up the booze for January!

morning all. Last day of hols today so I let my kids have friends over for a sleepover last night… so, not much sleep happening obviously, for any of us! Sooo tired I just want a hot chocolate and bed, what an excellent way to start! But, it’s just mind over matter now… a bit of exercise and fresh air and a hot shower should fix me and away we go. 😊

Will do my stats now, pre-fast. Weight 160lb, bmi27.5. Waist 40inch (yikes it’s like someone stuck a beach ball in there!)

Cheers x

Here are my stats too:

Weight: 154.2
Height: 5’8″
BMI: 23.5
% Fat: 34%
Waist: 31.5″

Ski pant measure: 5.5 inches between the snaps!!

Ok – it is game on now. I am shocked that my ski pants snaps are so far apart. These pants fit me 2 years ago – had to sit out last ski season due to a torn meniscus. But 5.5″ inch gain is too much! The pants fasten lower than my natural waist – more just at the belly button which is certainly my widest point.

Can I lose 5.5″ from my belly in the next 7 weeks before my ski trip?

Fasting again today and back to work. Good luck to all my fellow fasters today.

Pam

Hi Pam!

I too am trying to fit back into my ski pants. Mine do up around the waist, but are somewhat taught across my bottom… so tight in fact that i would be inclined to side-step up the bloody mountain rather that split them when i jump on the lift!!

I leave on the 29th! xx

Query re measurements: I do my waist measurement directly round the belly button… is that right do you think?
Never been measured for a check up, so I don’t know what the docs or nurses do at a health check! It can make around 5ins difference on me. (Though whatever the ‘official’ measurement, it’s way bigger than a few years ago and I’m fed up of trousers cutting into my middle all day!!!)
Fast day going well, I heated a pan of frozen blackberries this morning and had a cup from time to time. Soup for supper in a couple hours.

So how has everyone got on?
I’ve managed ok. 6 cups of tea with milk and a 75 cal soup during the day and a spinach cannelloni ready meal for tea. I am cold, bored and hungry, but I know it works (for me).
Hopefully, you’ve all managed to get through the day. 🌞
Btw. Measured in at 68kg on Friday. I’m 5ft3

Hi all . 1st day was so busy @ Work I didn’t have time to think about food lol. My planned dinner was grilled chicken and broccoli but my other half decided to make Sticky chicken(Maggi) instead!😕 It smelled so delicious, but I managed to abstain and had a tuna salad instead! Total calories today 486 😃

Hope you all had a good day too x

stats:-
Weight 213 lbs
Height 5′ 7″
Waist: 39 ins
BMI: 32.9

Yep, I’m also going back to Tues and Wed fasts. Christmas was a nightmare on the food front. Too much of everything. Started back at work today and took a shake made in my new Nutribullet machine. Will definitely combine it into fast days, it’s a marvel. I feel really bloated and grotty after over indulgence during the holidays and I’m determined not to buy a bigger size in clothing! Good luck to all and I’ll be using the forums for inspiration as my enthusiasm will peak and trough.

Hi everyone, I have 25lb to lose and today is my second fast day. It’s much easier today than the first one, I’m not so hungry and have allowed myself more cups of tea – for sanity’s sake 😊
Sarah

Successful fast day for me yesterday too. Was not difficult at all. I know some days will be harder than others, but we know we can do it! I’m looking forward to eating a bit more today, but still being mindful.

Sounds like everyone is off to a great start!

Hi everyone. I had a successful day yesterday too. Wasn’t too difficult as I just kept busy and away from the kitchen! Pre-fast weight 157 lbs and bmi 28.6. Haven’t measured waist – just know my trousers are way too tight! Trying to keep on track today and not overeating though I do look longingly at fridge sometimes! Enjoying reading everyone’s posts – I’ve never done this before. Very motivating!

Good Morning Ladies and our 1 gent – nomnominator, Lots of new people joining, it is wonderful to imagine people from all over sharing the same experiences and successes.

Jenn – that is a very inspiring 1st week loss of 5 lbs – gives me lots of motivation to fast-on.
Completed my 2nd fast day yesterday, much easier than the first. I didn’t even eat up to my 500 cals. Scales show another 1.6 lb loss this morning – hurray!

Remeasured my middle at the belly button instead of at the narrowest part of my trunk and that adds 8″ to my measure to bring it to 39″. Sigh . . . this should all get smaller as we go along.

Suzie – you know that extra weight will melt away and with your fitness background you will have that impressive toned shape underneath. Being around 3 teenage males – “eating machines” must be really something. My husband is an eating machine – cannot fill him up and he always stays slim. I find it hard in the evenings as he snacks and munches away. Joining him in the snacking is what got me into trouble and packed on the extra poundage. Have to learn to be content with my tea or soda water and sugar-free gum.

ABCD – what is an allotment? and where will you be going on your ski trip? I laughed when I pictured your ski pants splitting.

Cheers and good luck to all fasting today!
Pam

Hi Pam,

Many thanks for the tip, shall give it a go tomorrow.

All the best,
Sassy