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Day 8, Brussels NFD
Start weight challenge 65,5kg
Current weight 65,3 kg
Target end of challenge 63 kg
Not a good week weight wise for me, but looked at my own tracking I’ve made and I’ve lost 2,4 kg in the past 3 weeks, thus I can’t beat myself up too much. I’m hoping that next week will be better and that I’ll make it to below 65 kg then!
Have a great weekend all of you!
x
Day 8 Italy – NFD
Fuvvie i wish that had have been my quote, i really like it and could have done with it yesterday. I got the nibbles big time, only for mini rice cakes so it could have been a lot worse calorie wise but it was my lack of discipline that annoyed me. So my FD turned into a low calorie day.
Today I am going to eat 1800 calories, just shy of my TDEE. I always try to eat up to TDEE on my NFD to keep my body guessing. I have noticed that this makes me less likely to have ‘sabotage’ days where I go way over. It makes me wonder when I read so many of you who go very low on your TDEE when not fasting if it could make us more susceptible to losing the plot and control over what we eat.
I will plan my meals now on MFP and will follow that plan to the letter. Hoping to have a successful weekend this way.
2nd post – just downloaded the Blood Sugar Diet – Wow! So convincing and such an indictment of the ‘Low-fat, High-carb’ mantra which has been promoted for so long. As I said at the start of the September Challenge, I’m a TOFI – (thin outside, fat inside) so people always say ‘why are you dieting? You’re already slim.’ But I know that my fat levels are not healthy and I also know that a lifetime of carbs has contribute to that. I’m definitely doing the Blood Sugar + 5:2 – I will let you know how I get on.
For those of you struggling with guilt/self-loathing etc about ‘falling off the wagon’, do have a look at Paul McKenna’s ‘I Can Make You Thin’ – he has some really interesting things to say about willpower and visualisation.
SSB
Gozo, Malta
Day 8
NFD
I stepped on the scales and I’m 65.6 kilos whereas last week I was 66 kilos. Down by 0.4 kilos the past week. I’m happy to be going down.
Today I had 140 calories for breakfast. For lunch it’s pan fried in a little olive oil steak florentine and egg with vegetables. For dinner it will be something light such as one large Greek yogurt with some honey.
Tomorrow we’re celebrating my eldest daughter birthday. I’m organizing a three course meal namely spicy carrot soup, duck breast in cherry sauce with roasted potatoes and runner beans and a strawberry cake which I ordered. My daughter is coming from Malta and we’ll be all the family for lunch tomorrow.
Have a great weekend everyone. Stay strong.
Day 8. Essex UK.
NFD. So today I weighed in at 141.5lb. A new all time low. Wahoo! Breakfast out with husband this morning and he’s cooking me lemon chicken for dinner. We’ll have a glass or two of prosecco. I’ll be sure to keep portion sizes in mind!
Have a good day fasting or otherwise lovely people xx
NZ, Day 8, NFD
1st Oct – 66.5kg
8th Oct – 64.9kg
Pleased with scale reading this morning – nibbled away too much yesterday (NFD) but I guess not as much as I thought (I think am feeling fuller/bloated tummy quicker). Reason to try weighing on Saturday mornings was to try and break my 3-day overeating cycle that I have always done and was always right back at square one again on Monday mornings. Had no rules yesterday, ate what I felt like (not a lot left in cupboards at end of school holidays – Mother Hubbard scenario!!) but weigh in today was at back of my mind so must have helped a little.
I don’t count calories on NFDs / can & can’t eat etc – but this week I think I shall try writing all food intake down on NFDs as that might make me rethink before mindlessly eating/nibbling. That’s why I like water only FDs – my mind seems calm & accepts no eating ( except the other day when I really struggled – made it through just!).
Anyway, really helps reading everyone’s journeys (ups & downs – I see my patterns in a lot of other people’s posts) – normally I wouldn’t join, thinking I can’t make it, but am so pleased I have. Just touching base each day really helps & motivates – thank you Fuvvie for the time you put into this.
Take care all.
Second post…Hi SSB!
I am interested to know how you are going to implement the two? I’m not sure what I’m doing! Yesterday I did a 500 cals FD after a week away from home and having to eat what was put in front of me (not terribly healthy but not TOO bad, either as quantity wasn’t a lot) so quite pleased that today, my weight is lower than my start weight.
Today I will eat 800 cals. I’ve planned my menu from the wonderful 5:2 Fast Diet recipe book.
What are your thoughts?
How do you like to exercise?
Susiecarp
Australia, Day 8, FD.
Weekly weigh day 77.9 kg
I continued fasting from yesterday so totalled a 40 hour liquid fast, that left today a 18/6.
Fuvvie I don’t eat or drink after evening tea / dinner around 6 pm ish….my son calls it ‘nursing home time’! I suffer reflux and find it’s what I have to do to get a peaceful night.
By the way I love how you came across as warm hearted and welcoming, it’s really lovely, thank you.
Hope everyone and their families are safe and worry free. VP
Tweed Coast / Day 8 / NFD
I did well breaking yesterday’s fast and have remained in a ‘zone’ of sorts, which always feels so good and is in such stark contrast to how I was feeling when in the throes of emotional difficulty and lack of sleep earlier in the week. Thank goodness for 5:2 for helping me back on track and here’s to me staying there.
UK day 8 NFD sorry I missed a post yesterday I was celebrating my birthday – delighted to see this morning Patti67 & I share the day – had a read of your posts, I too have been a bit up and down recently I’m going for a new start from Monday , no looking back ,onwards and downwards !
Well done Fuvvie in shepherding the group this month,we are a large group this month think many of us have Christmas in the back of our minds
Australia Day 8 nfd
Fuvvie I love all your comments! Thanks for making us all feel a part of this tread and listened to. That’s what we all need to be a part of. I appreciate how much time and effort you are putting into this. Thank you so much.
My focus for tomorrow is water. I haven’t been drinking enough and keep forgetting. So tomorrow 2.5 litres, my body needs it!
Day 8 USA (Illinois)
NFD – but YEAH! I FINALLY hit my goal weight of 160 on the scale this morning! Whew, this has been a challenge for sure! Starting 5:2 on March 15, I was 187 (with occasionally even higher) so this is so huge for me! Now I just want to maintain, but I know for me it will still mean 5:2 for a little while just to keep it there.
Fuvvie – love our parallel universes! 🙂 Musicians too. And I too love all your postings.
Back2theFuture – you say you’re off to the game? Were you in Chicago last night?? Going someplace to watch together? Your pitcher really had me worried the whole game. He was tremendous. But of course, I was thrilled at the Baez homer. I grew up near Wrigleyville until we moved to the suburbs, and my dad and brother taught me all about baseball at Wrigley Field. Tremendous place. LOTS of die-hard fans!
I’m off to prepare myself for my high school reunion. Have a great day, all!
O&D
Day 8 Fla USA. NFD. Good day yesterday. Stuck to my tdee. Don’t know how but my good angle has taken over my brain and I am eating 1/2 of what I used to eat. It has been 6 weeks to get here but IF I listen I am getting satisfied with less food. Key for me is crunch – I double toast all bread and eat half. Hopefully this mindset stays with me for the duration!!!
Love our posts…read them daily. I feel like I know so many people and I am pulling for everyone! Have a skinny weekendm
Day 8 – Ohio, USA – NFD
Fuvie great advice on “just go to bed” to avoid being worn town by tiredness at the end of the day.
A good NFD yesterday. Trainer at the gym. I did weight myself on the gym scales and believe my home scale is generally 3-4 lbs less than accurate. A bit of a bummer. Figured with the less money I’m so spending on food it was ok for me to order an $11 second scale online last night!
Dinner party tonight so eating light today.
Have a good day all.
Good Morning All, USA, Missouri Ozarks, Day 8, Non-Fasting but I do plan to eat very light as I feel so much better that way.
Went to the Mexican restaurant yesterday, noticed that I only ate four or five chips with the salsa. I am ashamed to say (well, not very) that in the past I am certain that I have eaten more like twenty four or five without even thinking about it, they were just “there”….. Enjoyed my meal, ate a chili relleno, refried beans and an avocado salad which is just lettuce topped with avocado and a single tomato slice – gave the taco to the hubby – just drank lemon water. We stopped and got an ice cream at a little place we like on the way home and shared it. Great day, felt good about myself and my choices but didn’t over do. No breakfast, good late lunch, no dinner. Got in all my exercise as well.
Enjoy your day all, beautiful Fall day here so hope to get the back deck stained and all cleaned up for winter…
Thanks again for this thread and the opportunity it gives us all to share. I congratulate those celebrating birthdays or better reading on the scales and encourage those who are fighting the good fight on any front – family, health or the battle of the bulge. I, like an earlier poster, find myself just naturally eating much less even when the calorie intake isn’t even an issue on that day.
Day 8 Cornwall UK
NFD
Thanyou Fuvvie for your posts so helpful.
Yesterxay I kept really busy with sorting out my wardrobe, this is my purple one! I was looking for something to wear to an event my Red Hatters group and everything was SO big! So started a really good clear out trying on everything,
Very motivating and therapeutic!
I had a good night’s sleep so feeling much more positive and have my headspace back – most of the time but coping well! This thread really does help.
Mindfulness and visualisation are powerful tools for dealing with our daily struggles. I would also recommend Paul Mckenna’s Think yourself thin, the cd that comes with it iss really good.
So today I’m going to sort out and put away my summer clothes and try on winter wardrobe to see if have anything to wear.
I’m not far from my target now so it’s important to stay on track. 5.2 is deffinately my way of life. On NF days, first thing in the morning over my cup of tea I consider whether we have any social events that involve food and if none then what we will have for our main evening meal. These two things dictate whether I have breakfast! Usually I dont or may have fruit and yogurt . If I do this then I am in control! I will always replace noodles/rice with konjak equivalent . I don’t eat potatoes but will always make sure I have extra veg.
I am fortunate not to have a sweet tooth so don’t haave a pud unles it is berries and yogurt. Though I’ll have a square of dark choc and I can be tempted by an eclair!! But life is for living and I do have my treats.
This 5.2 life is so flexible, I have been on diets all my life! 5.2 is fantastic and works!
I have to agree that reading the research about how the foods we eat affects our bodies is really interesting and has made me be very conscious of what I buy. It is my decision whether I chose good food or not. Having my Mum suffering from dementia for the last 10 of her 95 years makes me want to do all I can to avoid going the same way. It was tragic.
Hoping everyone and their families in Michael’s path is safe.
Stay strong and enjoy your weekend.
SF/USA/NFD/Day8:
So I’m in the bay area visiting my bestie from college. Having an awesome time. I visited his work at Facebook yesterday. OMG! free food and restaurants everywhere! I don’t know how he does it. SMH. I’m going to do my best to resit temptation while I am here. But I’ve got to have some seafood.
Day 8 : NFD : Cheshire, UK
Weigh Day : 9.st 8lbs : 134lbs : 61.14kgs – total loss 3lbs
I am pleasantly surprised at the weight loss this week as I hadn’t felt like I had kept to the 5:2 completely.
Apologies that I wasn’t able to post yesterday but I was at a Work Conference all day and am very sad at the moment. Me and my partner are having some difficulties although we love each other deeply. I’m trying not to blame myself but I do.
Calgary, Canada NFD
Hi Fuvvie,
yes, it is certainly interesting see everyone from all over the world with the same issues and goals.
Another cold and frosty day here but thankfully I am lucky enough to have a treadmill and rowing machine in my basement…so no more excuses today. I plan on HIIT for my 10 mins and then I have to go outside to walk the dogs 20 mins.
My husband has agreed that my scale is definitely off, my waist is down 3 inches and my weight keeps going up and down but only around 1 lb… shopping today. I plan on getting one that measures fat also.
My goal was to lose a certain amount of LBs but maybe I should be thinking more on inches.
Good luck to all and Happy Thanksgiving weekend to those in Canada.
Day 8|FD|Buckinghamshire UK
I woke up this morning and decided to try out fasting on Saturday, it probably helped the fact that I practically stayed in bed all day. Pleased I have (almost) achieved it.
@fuvvie glad I made you laugh and thanks for keeping check on us… hope you are doing OK xx
@goldensun keep your head up, other halves are hard work at times and I hope you are able to sort things out. Life is too short to spend it sad.
You can always vent on here, it may help you x
Day 8 Sussex. U.K.
NFD
Thank you all so much for my birthday wishes. I went to see Bridget Jones then out for an Indian meal.
During the meal I kept in mind what had been said on here. I had butter chicken, veg curry and sag aloo. No rice or naan. Small ice cream for dessert.
BrightonBelle – happy birthday for yesterday. Hope you enjoyed your day.
Fuvvie – you are so kind. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this thread. Your thoughtful replies are very much appreciated.
I think I am back on the ‘horse’. Under tdee today. Loads of water. Will do the 500 cal fast on mon.
Maybe I have swerved around that bump in the road. O and D.
DAY 9
Australia, NSW
Smileycgirl- measuring your body is definitely a good way to go….and photos too if you are game. I have been going to a personal trainer and have increased my exercise alot especially using weights. My weight only dropped 200gms over the month but I lost a fair few centiemetres from all areas and the trainer said it was because I had converted fat too muscle. You could definitely see the changes in the photos too!!
Day 9 Australia, NSW, NFD
I was a bit unsure where to consider my week started and finished as my first FD (and only FD so far) was the 4th October….but I guess we are a week into October so I thought I may as well weight in. I am down 1.5kg or 3.3lbs. I must say I am impressed with 5:2 diet. I am going to tell my friends who have been struggling with their weight and they may be keen to join the weight loss journey with me.
Congratulations SongbirdMe – Goal Weight…well done!!
I have a tricky week coming up with work so will need to think hard about what day I can make FDs and fitting in my exercise….I will achieve both though as I do feel better and don’t tend to eat as much naturally or crave that I am missing out on things on NFDs!
Good luck everyone!
NZ Day 9 NFD
I was doing so well yesterday, lunch out with a friend, I had dessert but only ate 1/2 and didn’t want anymore.
That’s definitely 5:2 in action, leftover dessert is not something the old me could even say, let alone leave.
The evening meal was a nice salad and I thought I was well on track for my TDEE goal until OH went out late to drop kids friends home and came back with my kryptonite….licorice allsorts!
Even being pleased with my 1/2 dessert response there’s no way I can hold out against licorice allsorts yet so at 10pm I had about 7. Still far less than previous but 7 more than I really wanted to eat….truely kryptonite food, my willpower just disappeared.
Today’s a new day and I’m not feeling guilty about yesterday, mindful of wanting to learn how to walk away but positive today is a new day and it’s going to be a good one.
Day 8 | NFD
Was tempted to fast today too but then decided not to. Fasted from 6pm yesterday to 2pm today, which felt good. It is true, sugar cravings go right down once your body has used up all the sugar inside of you and is burning fat.
I will therefore five 16/8 a go. Being hopeful that it will help me make better food choices on NFDs.
Going back to atelier school on Monday and will have a strict routine for 10 weeks (finally). Lunch break is at 12.30pm, so planning to make that my first meal of the day. Not eating all morning would have previously terrified me completely but now I think I have a real shot at making it work….Hoping for more concentration in the mornings and being more awake in the afternoons. Fingers crossed!
Thank you for all your kind replies after my last depressing post. I especially loved the bit about choosing to learn a new thought pattern. Really got me thinking!
Happy going everyone <3
Hi uk day 8 nfd
I hope all in usa are unscathed after Matthew, it puts things into perspective when I see the devastation it has caused.
-600g from starting weight – every little helps as they say.
Songbird – CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DONE YOU. 🎉
SoniaR – I believe turning fat to muscle is actually a myth. Fat is fat and muscle is muscle you can’t change one to the other but muscle needs more energy therfore if you build muscle you loose fat as it is used by the muscles. I think it was a talk by Jason fung on YouTube who describes it better. Muscle take up less room than fat but can weigh heavier. So technically you could weigh the same but have lost inches.
Hannahwatto – keep plugging away I keep reminding everyone scales are fickle and we should not get hung up on numbers on a scale. 500g can be anything. I have seen me weigh myself first thing go and have my hot water and lemon. Half an hour later and after a pee weigh again to find I am half a pound (250g) lighter. We all do it but we should just note it and move on determined to make each day a good one.
Perth, Australia, Day 9, NFD
Out for breakfast (leek and bacon potato cake (huge!) with 2 poached eggs, pancetta and hollandaise with a side of mushroom) and again for dinner (Indian -including rice, palak aloo and Roti plus a lamb dish -all shared with my dinner companion). Skipped lunch, however as both meals were carb heavy and I had a piece of cake with the ladies for morning tea, the scales have not been kind this morning.
Shrug it off, learn the lesson and carry on. Today is a new day.
Congratulations, Songbird. Terrific news!
Tweed Coast Australia / Day 9 / NFD
Fuuvie, I like your description of certain foods as being ‘red light’ foods. That’s what I indulged in over the past week! I was shocked at how quickly I gained weight after a few days of bingeing on them! I bought these delicious gluten free low carb sweet potato wraps at Woolworths and though I love eating them and have no regrets about buying and trying them, I now know I’m better off without them. Interestingly those wraps make me crave other foods I’d rather pass on like chocolate!
Yay! Adding in the second fasting day last week to make it a 5:2 week instead of 6:1 helped steer me back on course and this morning I saw that I’d finally return to goal weight! Feels so good. Thank you 5:2 for allowing me to be human and be healthy!
USA day 8 FD
Only 500 calories consumed in the last 24 hours. Already in bed so making it to at least 36 hours should be no problem. Hoping to see a drop at weigh in tomorrow morning. If it weren’t for this group I would have totally given up by now. I have been stuck at about 173-174 lbs for so many years. I am visualizing seeing 169 or less on that scale before the end of October. At age 70 I would like to do this sooner rather than later! I think my energy level will improve when I’m not lugging this extra weight around – feels like it’s wearing me out! Target weight is 145lbs which I think is reasonable for 5′ 4″ tall. I want to enjoy these next year’s as much as possible and actually be able to help others more.
Day 9 Italy – NFD
Followed my calorie plan yesterday, it felt great being in control and being able to eat whatever I like. I cooked an amazing spaghetti alle vongole with 3 glasses of wine and really enjoyed my dinner. I don’t enjoy calorie counting but if I can do this at the weekends I’ll be very happy.
Well done Songbirdme on reaching goal
Late birthday wishes to Patti67 and BrightonBelle
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