Thanks Penguinchick for your advice. You are right about I need to increase protein rather than fruits. I ate more fruits yesterday and has resulted in weight increase. I will have eggs or chicken breasts instead. I will look for the zero fat Greek yogurt too.

I think you are building muscles at the moment, thus not loosing weight. It means you should go for the measurements, not the weight?

Welcome Lisa! I admire your effort – a vegetarian & cut out gluten. Interesting to learn about Shiitake noodles – not sure we can find them in New Zealand.

Have completed a full body workout in the gym this morning. Also discovered the scale at the gym shows that I’m at least 1.5kg lighter than the scale at home. Will only use the gym scale from now.

Fast day today and have a fantastic day everyone.

Hey all and welcome Lisa 😉

FD for me today and I’m currently making a bone broth (sorry Lisa!) with veggies/herbs, garlic and turmeric, helps to ward off autumn colds! Smells amazing, let’s hope it tastes as good! So much cooler today, autumn is close!

Had zero calories today so far, did a workout first thing and walked my kids to school too, so feeling virtuous!
I think you could be spot on Phoenix about the muscle, as there’s no way I’ve not ‘lost’ some fat, my clothes are a bit looser and I am doing so much hiking/climbing lately, that I must be burning fat. I haven’t done any measuring yet, so I’ll do that today and again next week, to see if there’s a difference (crosses fingers!).

I’ve got my broth for later, plus a veggie soup ready for my main meal, which I have around 6 pm or so. My last food was a snack of yogurt at 11.30 pm last night, so I woke quite hungry, but it faded after my exercise/water and black coffee and I’ve managed not to feel hungry all day so far, but I have been very busy and active, so that helps too.

I can’t do full fat yogurt, as I really hate the taste of the fat, plus the added calories interfere with my balances – even if the fat is good fat, but we each do what works for us. We don’t eat much bread either, though it’s one of the things I love so much, no pasta, except for the kids, but as none of us have a medical need for gluten free we have whole wheat when we do eat it. I can’t do white bread though, as it bloats me, but brown/wholefood is fine (toast is my weak point, LOVE it!).

@al – how are you doing these last few days?
@graham – Where are you? Hope all is ok with you, we’re still here and totally in your corner if you’re reading these 😉

Anyway, have a great day all and good luck for anyone else fasting today! 🙂

Super fast log in from work… 2 lbs off! Hurrah! Have a great day all and a fab weekend if I don’t manage to log on for a couple xx

Thanks Phoenix! #feelsgood!
I fasted yesterday, with my bone broth/added carrots/onions and garlic, was delicious and REALLY filling, which surprised me, as it was the consistency of water! Who knew what a few concentrated nutrients could do?!

I had a mouse-like portion of popped rice (maybe 18g I think), no additives just before bed, when I started rumbling again, along with 20g of milk, heated with boiled water – sounds disgusting, but it’s a snack I loved since I was a kid lol (I just make food up as I go along, it’s great to experiment! lol).

No change in weight since Friday’s loss, but wasn’t expecting any. I’ve definitely found a good way to drop the calories on my FD’s now, that broth is astoundingly good, absolutely bursting with flavour and as it’s so low in calories, you can eat a decent bowl full and have less than the 500 with no hunger at all! If anyone wants to try it, I’ll put the recipe here.

Well done on your workouts Phoenix, you’re doing SO well 😀 I’m so pleased that you got back into it! Sitting at the pc is a pain though, I feel you there. I had a few days of that in the last couple of weeks and you really feel sluggish the day after.

NFD for me today, but having a careful one, as I’d like to keep the losses coming, I get massive motivation when I lose anything, so feeling inspired this week!

Have a fab Tuesday all and hope all’s well with you, Al and also Lisa and Graham! 😉

Hi guys,

Penguinchic suggested I join u all ( from another post)

Very quick intro. Started 16/8 in Sept 2017 and went from a size 16 to size 8 down from 83kg to 58. Was back up to 64 kilos end of August, mostly because I stopped exercising but also because I got into bad eating habits. I have a few health issues so I need to get back down to around 55 kilos.

Weighed in this morning and down 200 grams from yesterday! Every little helps!!!

Will log in again soon, took me a while to read all the posts here ( haven’t finished in fact!) and don’t have time now as have made myself a picnic and am going to walk to tram stop instead of getting the bus and go and spend a few hours sunbathing at the local lake and get in an hours swimming.

Not on a fast day today but have calculated my calories as around 1300, which with my activity level, should be fine!

Thanks PC for your lovely advice on the other thread. You are right about people’s negativity. I noticed last year when I was losing a lot of weight, lot’s of people narked on about ” you mustn’t lose anymore” and when I started putting on a bit they so loved pointing it out to me! I will do as you say and just smile and ignore them and carry on with what I am doing! I need to get down to 55kg, so I will, and to hell with what everyone else thinks!

It’ll be a high here of 24 degrees, not too hot and I fancy moving and having a swim in the lake! Speak to you soon!

Good luck everyone, keep at it. Lapses will happen, but not today!

Welcome Lilimar! There are some similarities in our journey. I started 5:2 in Nov 2017 at around 81kg, got down to around 65kg in June 2018. Fell off the wagon a bit and struggle to get the weight below 70kg. My goal weight is 65kg, though my ideal BMI weight should be around 57kg.

Penguinchick, thanks for your encouragement. I have enjoyed the gym work outs in the morning. I feel a lot more energetic during the day. But my weight has plateau. And I need to face the reality that my food control has not been good.

NFD was not the best yesterday (allowed too much unhealthy favorite food), and probably offset the weight loss achieved on Monday.

FD today and I shall be disciplined.

Have a lovely Thursday everyone!

Thank you for your welcome!

I went to the lake 2 days running. Can’t go today as my son gets home from boarding school for the weekend this evening and I have housework to do.

Yes Phoenix, does sound similar, my ideal BMI weight would be around 57kg too, but it is a struggle to get and stay under 60kg. But I am determined, it’s just gotta be done. Anyway I feel so much better when I am physically more active and not flabby!

I weighed in this morning and am down 300 grams from yesterday, yayyyy!!! down to 61.7, and to my delight it IS starting to show, lost 1cm each from bust and hips and 2 from my waist!!! I swam for 1 and a half hours in the lake yesterday and walked a total of 9km, all on a fast day so I expected a change today.

Will be on a fast day again today to prepare for the weekend. Housework is good exercise as well and I’ll be sweaty, it’s going to be 30 degrees here, I’d much rather be by the lake, but still, needs must. Will try and drag hubby and son there tomorrow or just pop off on my own. It will be hot here all next week so I’ll keep going swimming there as it’s nicer than going to the pool and I may as well make the most of it while it lasts !

Duty calls! Speak to you all soon. 💋

Completed a gym workout this morning. Have skipped zumba & step classes (again) at weekend.

Saturday 21st party food was so good, I think I must put on 1kg. Formal weigh in this morning shows a small 300g reduction from last week. Will need to do better this week.

Not feeling the best at the moment. Felt dizzy on and off in last few weeks, and was quite bad yesterday. It may cause by lack of sleep for weeks but will see a doctor today for a check up.

FD today and will need to try hard sticking to fasting.

Have a lovely Monday everyone!

Penguinchick, good on you to take on so much exercise on your fast day. Hope your fast day has gone well.

Working from home today, so no gym workout this morning.

Doctor diagnosed inner ear infection. Fortunately the symptoms have been mild. I thought my lack of sleep caused the dizziness. Better sleep should help me to manage the spells of dizziness. This may be a long term thing so need to follow doctor’s instructions (less caffeine drinks, no screens near bed time etc).

After a good night sleep I feel a lot better.

NFD and working on sleep management today.

Have an enjoyable Tuesday everyone!

Hello!

Have been back to the lake twice and walking loads and am down to 60.7 kilos as of this morning!!! Yay, 5.7 to go!

I downloaded a fitness app to do a 30 day challenge to tone my abs, did first day and first day of another app and it nearly killed me!!! Was all red, sweaty and struggling to breathe! Wow! Am hoping it will get easier as time goes on!? My tummy area is unsightly, really flabby and I really want to tone that up. The swimming and walking has done wonders for my arms, shoulders and legs, but abdominal area is not a pretty sight!!! Has to change! Have to start somewhere!

Mother in law coming to stay this weekend! Am not changing my eating routine for her, except will roast a chicken ( I’m pescatarian). She likes a bowl of soup every evening, followed by a main course, followed by salad, followed by cheese course and dessert. She’ll have to make do with garden tomato salad, no dressing, soup, followed by green salad. She can have the cheese and fruit for dessert but as far as I’m concerned the soup IS the main course!!! If she makes a fuss she can have some cold chicken with her salad! I do not want to put on any weekend weight!!! And she was quite iffy with me this summer about my weight gain.

So, have to make an effort now with housework to get the place in shape for her arrival! That’s going to be a chore as they’ve announced 32 degrees here this afternoon!

Have a good and virtuous eating day today everyone! Remember, whatever life throws at us we keep on going onwards and downwards!!
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Marvelous idea Penguinchick! I like it! Since I haven’t finished the wretched housework I’ll put your idea into practise tomorrow! I’ll Deezer some xtra loud Disco music thru’ the speakers and dance AND kareoke my way through my chores 🤣

I hear you, I am a migraine sufferer myself, nasty things, really debilitating if they get a hold.

Convinced hubby to eat at 19H30 instead of 20H, I prefer to eat early as I am hungry early evening and anyway we digest better. We’ve got leftover beans- spicy Borlotti beans with carrot, onions and garlic in tomato sauce with some whole grain rice followed by lots of fruit, with tomato salad, no sauce for starters.

I did a 16/8 today, ate a banana and some Hazelnuts at lunchtime, and that is all. I think it’s all around 1300 calories. And I have a few stretches on my app to fit in after dinner, as well as walking the dog!

I have nearly caught up in my reading of the posts here- it’s a good group!

Yes Phoenix I will!

It’s early days yet!!! Though I must say I really felt my muscles as I got out of bed earlier!!! They were definitely a bit sore, so I’m taking that as a jolly good sign and am going to have a second coffee and then get down to my workout and then the dreaded housework!

I found the app on the Apple Store, I downloaded the free version, It’s called quite simply “Abs Workout” and incorporates a 30 day challenge, of which I am about to embark on day 2! It’s perfect for me as I am a total beginner, never been to a gym in my life. It gives you 30 seconds exercise, then you stop for 30 secs. If you’re a regular gym goer it may be too easy for you? I am using another one called “Female Fitness” which let’s you chose, butt, tummy, arms etc, and has levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Perhaps that one might be better for you? The beginner level is quite a challenge for me at the moment, but I think I’ll enjoy it!

Down 100 grams from yesterday at 60.6 kg!!!! Am really chuffed about that! Think I’ll add on an extra fast day this week in case we go to a restaurant this weekend. Will do today, tomorrow and Friday and do 16/8 Sat and Sun. That should limit any weekend damage as while she is here I won’t be able to go swimming on Sunday morning as we’ll probably take her out somewhere.

Have a successful day everyone!

Happy Thursday to you all too!

Sorry I’ve been a bit silent this week, just really busy, lots of stuff that’s fairly inane, but required!
I’m doing a FD today, head is all better, as is tooth (that’s a whole other issue, but under control!).
Well done on the losses ladies, you’re doing great! I’m the same… no loss, but I’m being good today, I’ve rediscovered plum tomatoes… 88 cals per can, I can eat all of them and they’re filling and delicious! I’ve had one can today already and happily not been hungry! Hurrah!
Not had time for exercise, as I’m doing an environmental thing for one of my kids schools, so it’s been really busy. I have a plan for next week, I’m going to do three days of workouts to properly get back in the groove and I’ve timed work around them! Planning ahead for a great week! I’m doing all my cooking ahead of time too and freezing stuff, so I’m going to plan to succeed and get these losses more regularly.
Boom, that’s my pro-active mantra for the next few weeks haha! It’s beautiful weather today and I’ve had a super productive day so far, off to do more, so I wish you a happy afternoon and good luck for your visitor this weekend Lili! Be positive, you ARE amazing and you LOOK AMAZING – tell yourself that, every time you walk past a mirror and the MiL can’t hurt you <3 😉

(I think this is me on a coffee-buzz lol!) 😀

Cool ladies,

The positive attitude thing can certainly do us no harm! I have started putting on make up again even when I am not going anywhere as it helps me feel better!!! ( I’m currently on extended sick leave)

Am down to 60 kilos, which was my interim target, get down to 60 for the weekend when my mother in law arrives!!! Although I have to accept that it may well rise Monday morning! So Monday will be a fast day for sure. I will be accompanying my MIL to the train station, so I’ll pop off to the lake and do an hour’s swim after that. I have physio in town centre Tuesday and Wednesday, so those will be lake swims too. I try and swim for an hour a minimum of 3 times a week, so that’s that nailed, may even go a 4th time!

I’m glad the fitness app pleased you Pheonix! I’ve just got up a bit late and am about to do mine. My muscles have been quite sore the last 3 days but they must’ve repaired and thus got a bit stronger as when I got up this morning it hurt a lot less!!!

Along with MIL, I’ve got my husband’s adult son from his first marriage coming to stay!!! 🙄

They’re all going to be eating low calorie meals!!!

Have a great weekend y’all! It’s warm and sunny here, I’m in South West France and we’re enjoying a mild Indian Summer.

Weekend eating has not gone according to plan. Too much rich food. And I put on one whole kg from last Monday.

Fasting today. A very good morning eating wise, and need to continue for rest of day. Cooked a big pot of vege, beef mince & brown rice soup at the weekend, and will have them for dinner and NFD lunch this week.

Have a lovely Monday everyone!

Had to post again, as you’ll all laugh…

I’ve spent the WHOLE day cooking! I’ve made bone broth, salads, soup, cous cous (my style, not Moroccan) and just made a batch of peanut cookies, with less than a 1/3 the sugar meant to go in it (Hurrah!).
My house smells good enough to eat and I’m fasting hahaha! I’ll have a little bone broth in an hour or so, it’s too hot to eat right now, had it bubbling away since 9am.

Hope your day is going well everyone! About to pour with rain I think here.. it’s been sunny in patches all day, so got some washing done and out!

Check in again soon xx

Good on you Penguinchick to cook healthy food on fast day. I admire your determination. I fast on work days and being busy at work makes the day goes fast. It will be very hard to fast when I’m at home surrounded with too many choices.

Welcome back Alx! You have done so well and held on most of your previous weigh loss.

Dropped one kg from yesterday which is a relief. Been to the gym this morning already. NFD today and will not eat bad food.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!

Alx, I usually have a milky coffee in the morning during NFD, then an early lunch. May be not having solid breakfast help to ease into the day after fast day?

Penguinchick, well done on the weight loss. While increasing exercise is a good thing, I do feel hungry more often. So will need to work on food control more.

Despite feeling slightly dizzy (due to inner ear infection – a long term condition unfortunately) this morning, I still managed to complete a whole body workout. Adjusted a few workouts to reduce head movement to help managing dizziness.

So will sniff at a tissue with pepper mint oil to get through the work today.

NFD went well yesterday and I managed to reduce about 200g overnight.

So will need to continue to be good today (NFD)

Lovely sunny day today in Wellington. Have a great day everyone!

Ahh, belated Happy Birthday Phoenix! Hope you have had a lovely birthday, glad you had a massage, lovely treat!
Thursday was a FD for me, I did go very slightly over, but was working all day and very active, I’ll have a CFD Friday, to cover the extra cals, but weigh-in after sleep, so we’ll see how that went!
Well done on the loss, it all counts, even the water 😉

@al – I go through various hunger stages on FD’s too, I think we all do, but drinking water helps and warm drinks as Phoenix says, teas are great!

I’ve got a couple of really busy work weeks ahead, so may not post as often for a bit, but I’ll stick with my fasts, as always and hopefully, the workload will keep me so busy, I might even add a day here or there. On tight deadlines, so I will be working in the evenings as well most days.

Have a great Friday everyone and great news Lili, that your MiL noticed and commented positively on your losses! Brilliant news for you, I bet you weren’t expecting that?!

Stay well everyone and have a fab weekend if I don’t manage to post before Monday xx

Thanks Penguinchick, my birthday was co-celebrated by a work morning tea for mental health week. A low key event at home too, as we had a dinner out last week to celebrate both my husband & my joint birthday.

Welcome Choosiesusie! I’m similar to you in terms of age, height, current and ideal weight. Current weight loss target is 7kg. This forum has a lot of lovely recipes, you may want to scroll them when you have time. If I come across any I’ll post it here.

Formal weigh in this morning shows a reduction of 800g – first reduction in about a month.

FD today and also my family is starting a 10 days vegan diet. I think my husband & my daughter’s partner will die, as they are big meat eaters. Good on them however to want to have a go.

Have a wonderful Monday everyone!

Penguinchick, thanks for your encouragement. Hope our household will survive the 10 days vegan diet. Cooked a vegan curry (with 3 types of tofu) & brown rice last night. Will do vegan burgers tonight & need to shop for vegan cheese etc for snacks.

Alx, I googled and found: “Men burned 101 calories during 25 minutes of sex and women only 69, burning an average of 3.6 calories per minute. So why did guys have a better burn? Researchers think that since men often weigh more than women, they use more energy for doing the same exercise.” Don’t think we (especially women) can count on sex as effective exercise to burn calories. Gym is better.

FD went very well yesterday but surprised at the little weight loss this morning. Hope to see a good reduction at next Monday formal weigh in.

NFD today and it will be a good day.

Have a lovely Tuesday everyone.