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Day 24+ Australia NFD
Really easy day today after yesterdays exercise and FD meals.
Needed the Calories and rest.
Peanut Butter on Toast for Breaky,
Skinny Flat White mid morning
Turkey Salad for lunch amd grilled fish with pineapple Salsa for dinner.
Treated ourselves to 1/4 each of Darrell Lea dark chocolate Rocky Road.
Feeling sated and pain free – well maybe the old knees are complaining a bit.
Cheers from Down Under
Good Morning/Day/Afternoon/Evening Everyone!
Day 24 – South Florida USA
NFD – was going to be a fd but have dinner with a gf tonight so i will aspire to be ‘good and healthy’ but there will likely be wine involved.
Pissupoosa – i’ve been there and being able to recognize it and trying to pull yourself out of it is far better than the alternatives!
I have found that amino acids and DLPA help me immensely!!! (and the adrenaline from working out… but you’ve got to have enough energy to be able to work out before you can reap the benefits of it)
If i had to pick a ‘tipping point’ for me and my moods and being able to get my crap together I would have to say it was reading 2 books: The Mood Cure and The Diet Cure.
Come to think of it, maybe i should give the diet cure another read as it was incredibly helpful the last time – and everyone needs a tune up every now and again.
I love my wine but it is killing my hard work so i should probably give it up again.
Hang in there and check in here any time you need a little Pick Me Up! 🙂
Have a great week everyone!!
Day 24. Sussex, U.K.
FD.
At last a proper fast. This month has been difficult due to my messing up and shilly- shallying about on my FDs. Liquid only since 10pm last night. (Will eat again at 10am tomorrow)
Have been looking around the forums at the people who have managed and succeeded in their quest on 5:2. They are inspirational. If they can do it so can I. People like bigbooty, Lolly and Buttonboots.
O and D together everyone.
Day 25 FD NZ
Will be 2 FD with only one NFD between this week due to Monday being a public holiday and me not wanting to fast with the whole family home.
Looking forward to my fast, planning a different 380cal meal tonight.
Up until now for the 2months ive been fasting I’ve had the same FD meal everyday, I may still prepare and put it in the fridge for tonight just in case I feel I need it instead of changing what I know satisfies me.
day 24 Cornwall UK
Should have been a fast day but hasn’t been. I seem to have lost the plot!
But MIL enjoyed her 90th, which was lovely. I got myself syressed about the whole day so didn’t enjoy it, but everyone was very happy and said it was a lovely celebration. Ended up in bed by 8.30 exhausted!!
So today I met a friend for lunch which was lovely, just had a salad and prawn salad this evening, under tdee which is a bonus!
No chance to catch up on posts, please forgive my for not responding.
A busy week ahead. We’re away for 4days, so will just be happy to keep my weight steady with mindfull eating choices.
Stay strong xx
Day 24|FD|Bucks UK
Busy day at work passed the day quickly.
On my journey to and from work, I pass a Seventh Day Adventist Church which has a regularly updated signboard always with a postive thought. It’s set in a place to read whether you walk or are waiting at the traffic lights.
At the moment the poster reads… In life, many things don’t go according to plan. If you fall, get back up. If you stumble, regain your balance. Never give up.
I took a pic and read it often as it not only helps on my 5:2 lifestyle but day to day in general.
Hope it helps someone else too…
Nuff Love x
Day 24 E Canada FD but cancelled
also Day 23 NFD, way too preoccupied yesterday to post
Okay, how have things gone.
On day 22, Saturday, a NFD, I finished up with a supper of stir-fry beef and rice and some salad. About 350 for a total of 1150 calories. And then I ate two cookies for 320 calories, bringing me up to the TDEE. This was not what I planned, since I had not done the proper FD the day before.
But I learned. I learned I didn’t find the cookies tasty enough. I’d have enjoyed the banana just as much. But this is not the time to be tough on myself.
On Day 23, Sunday, also an NFD. Oi. I stuck to my usual breakfast of bran flakes, 180. Had some cottage cheese for lunch – 100/280 and then a caffe latte, 150/430. Bought lots of vegetables to cook with, that’s a plus.
Then went to the ER. I was tense and wired as a kite. Really scared, but got an appointment with a specialist for following day.
Went home and spouse had cooked the veggies with a little ground beef, served on a reasonable sized portion of pasta. 450/880. Then had a cookie ( a good one) for dessert. 300/1180. Still down about 300 calories for the NFD. And managing well considering how tense I am just now.
Day 24, Monday, today. I’m thinking of making Tuesday the FD.
Things went much better than expected at my appointment. My hearing problem is resolving, the tests went well, and the medical people don’t think it’s what they first thought. Afterward, I didn’t stress eat, but I did decide today was not the day to fast.
So: breakfast 180, then after my tests, a smoked salmon bagel which I asked to be cut in half, with a bag to carry the second half back home for supper. Total for the whole bagel 450/630, a caffe late 150/780, and yes, a cookie but only 3/4 of one for 240/920. So I’m coming down from the need to splurge on treats. I was really hungry for this food, and I enjoyed it. I won’t have to eat much more today, maybe some fruit. I’ll probably come out at about 1070. So about 1000 calories saved over 4 days. Not bad. Perhaps I’ll manage a FD tomorrow and save another few hundred. I might get down half a pound for the week, not bad all things considering. I might yet make my October goal.
I wish those with serious health issues all the peace in the world, and I give thanks that my own are improving. Gratitude substitutes for a lot of stress eating.
Take care everyone.
Hi all uk day 24
Missj I really like that sign. I am stumbling constantly but i won’t give up. I don’t think my total calories are the problem it is the carbs I am eating that make me feel as though I have over eaten, bloated but the craving is awful. May have to remember some vitamin and minerals to see if that helps – even if it’s a placebo effect, what I tell the mind?
Fuvvie I also clicked on your link so if you get a request from Liz – that’s me. Thanks B2F for November and thank you Ciren for December. Our challenge team is in good hands x
Australia Day 25 NFD – ok someone has to point it out …. only 2 months until Christmas! Where has this year gone? The sad part of it is I started 5:2 in May and here I am near the end of October and haven’t lost any weight overall. Yes I have lost in May and then in August and September buy June and October have been the death of me! 🙂 Anyway, yesterday’s FD went really well – 36+ hours liquid-only fast plus a solid hour’s exercise at the gym and a great sleep last night. Will stick to my TDEE today but – and you won’t believe this – I hurt my foot at the gym and so won’t be able to walk home tonight. Give me strength … Have a good day all!
Perth, Australia, Day 25, NFD
Not much to report. Fast day went well although I wobbled a bit last night when my flat mate cooked tacos last night and when there was fabulous cakes at work. I didn’t submit but I very easily could have. I’m proud I pushed through.
@hannahwatto You should be proud of your perseverance, the fact that you haven’t given up. Well done on yesterday’s fast.
@fuvvie I too have requested permission to view the google drive sheet please.
Wishing everyone a great day!
USA Days 23 and 24, both NF days
Apologies, fuvvie: I forgot to sign in yesterday after a nice grilled steak dinner and spending time with daughter’s family. Planning a much needed FD tomorrow.
Back2thefuture, you are right, I need to be more careful with the nervous eating while watching the Cubs. I will just do crunchy vegetables, I think. Weight is up about 3 lbs so I need to stop the treats and lenient snacking before it becomes a bad habit again. I worked too hard to gain it back.
Good luck everyone.
HannahWatto – you are further ahead than you think –
1. you have learned a lot about youreself and how you react to food, food in different situations
2. You’ve learnt you can lose weight using 5:2
3. Wheat would your weight have been now if you hadn’t had the good months? You’re not there – you’re at an even point. It doesn’t seem like an achievement, but it is
4. You can’t see from the outside what’s going on on the inside. You are very probably healthier than you were at the beginning.
Regroup Hannah, and keep going!
Merry
DAY 24. FLORIDA USA FD. Really needed this fast day today – got on the scale this morning and after 10 days away I put on two pounds much to my dismay but totally understandable. Today has been wonderful I haven’t had anything but coffee tea and water since last night at 8 o’clock and will have a wonderful breakfast in the morning. On nights of a fast day I always sleep like a baby for some reason it just is the best sleep of the week. Back with a vengeance and exercise is on the horizon.
Have a good day everyone
Australia Day 25 nfd
Just realised reading everyone’s posts that this challenge will be finished by this time next week. It is good motivation to make the most of the next few days. I am planning on fasting Wednesday, Friday and next Monday. Hopefully water fasts if possible, but I really need to do heaps better on my nfd’s. I always start the day off well, not very hungry, maybe a later breakfast of eggs of some description, but then it’s like the floodgates are open. So for this next week, it’s six days, only three nfd’s, I’m going to plan everything I eat on my nfd’s ahead. No eating incidental treats with my kids that I don’t need. I really want to lose another kilo this week and even if I don’t make it I need to try for it.
Good luck everyone, I hope this last week of this challenge id’s s good one for real of you.
Pissupoosa, I hope you know that we are all here cheering for you. Depression is a hard thing to manage, my husband has struggled with it for years, and it can really pull you down. You seem to have a plan and I hope it goes really well for you and that you’re feeling much better soon.
Day 24: Pacific NW USA, NFD, traveling all day, thought I was going home for a few days but it seems I need to turn right around to be on hand for the birth of a grandchild. I will try to catch up with my reading tomorrow after I try to catch up on my sleep tonight. Also will start the new November thread tomorrow.
Have a good last week of October, everyone!
UK day 25 NFD pleased with yesterday’s successful fast now I need to follow that with a balanced NFD, I want to keep below TDEE but have enough so I’m ready to fast again Wednesday.
Smileycgirl- concentrate on the positives, I’ve been on these challenges since Coda kicked off in May and I’ve come to accept I’m a slooooow loser but an incredibly fast gainer, this isn’t a race it’s about finding what works for you as an individual ,celebrate others loses but find your own pace, this isn’t a quick fix diet it’s for life – stay with it x
Gozo, ‘Malta
Day 25
NFD
HannaWatto have courage and continue you’ll succeed in getting to target if you continue fasting with or without the setbacks. I hope your foot will heal soon.
Yesterday fasted at 550 calories. I went on the scales this morning and my weight moved down though still up 0.2 kilos from last Saturday. Next Sunday we’re celebrating my grand daughter first birthday with a party. So I’ll eat some high calorie food and sweets. I’ll report my weight on Tuesday Fuvvie so it will be after the fast day of Monday.
Today made a chicken stir fry with bulgar wheat pilaf. It’s low calorie recipe from Easy one pot without the calories by Justine Pattison. This morning I had two white coffees and crackers and 160 calories. This evening I’ll just ate something light and keep below TDEE.
Have a great Tuesday everyone. Onwards and downwards.
Tweed Coast Australia / Day 25 / FD
I’m having a very good FD. My head is clear and I’ve been able to work on class assignments that required brain power. I’m about to have my bedtime protein snack and get ready to retire. I’m looking forward to feeling good wearing a favorite summer dress tomorrow and feeling good in it! It’s supposed to be 30 C. here tomorrow so I’ll be going sleeveless!
Good Morning All – USA – Missouri Ozarks – Day 25 – Fasting
Another great fasting day yesterday, drank water and unsweetened tea all day. Ate a salad, scoop of cottage cheese, one baked skinny taquito and two small baked mozzarella sticks for dinner. Keeping my eating to a one hour window a day, 7 p.m. Exercised, slept great.
Wishing all a wonderful day.
US, Day 25, NFD. I’m am back at my desk after a day of rather benign jury duty. I got a lot of knitting done and I’ve been liberated!
The phone is still in a bowl of rice. We got a SIM card in an old phone so I am not totally untethered. I am just in awe of my little nephew’s speed!!! My poor niece, his mother, was just mortified.
Two weeks until this horrible US election season ends. My stress levels should go down thereafter…unless I’m suicidal or packing to move to another country.
Day 25 UK Hi everyone
Fuvvie – wow – well done you! You really put in so much effort on that spread sheet, amazing. Must say puts my little spread sheet somewhat in the shade lol. While I put notes on my computer copy and had names alphabetically I printed it off each week and just ticked everyone in manually. I would delete those who didn’t post for a week which made finding everyone so much easier and spread sheet smaller.
Sorry you are having a hard time but don’t feel you are alone, may be a different reason but we end up in same place – join the club – a few of us are in the same boat this month but we will rally round and start to make headway again. Gather in whatever you need in your armoury to keep fighting through the grey.
Brightonbelle – couldn’t have put it better myself – Smileycgirl you are not alone in being a slow looser and quick gainer but you just have to accept that is the way it is and keep plugging along with the rest of us. At the end of the day each journey is their own.
Merryme – thank you – while your words were directed at someone else they are something we should all keep in mind.
Wonder where Neo is – hope he is ok – not like him is it to miss posting?
Texas, Day 25. Yesterday’s FD was successful until 5 pm, and ends up in disaster (ice-cream, bread and butter and other food).
Still, it is better than not trying at all. I will try another fast on Thursday.
Weather is so lovely now in Texas. No more heat, fresh air and light breeze. My kitten starts discovering the backyard: chasing insects and playing with grass. She is so quick and curious about everything, and it is lovely to sit on patio with cup of tea and watch her. My old cat also sits beside me and gaze lovingly at the kitten. Even my old dog watching the kitten, while pretending to sleep. He cannot hear anymore, but I see his eyes follow kitten’s every move.
Am I getting old? How come I have such pleasure in those simple quite times? Don’t feel a rash to go somewhere or to do something. Just sitting here, watching the kitten discovering the world…
Day 25 USA (Utah)
NFD today. Yesterday’s FD went wonderfully including fixing supper for daughter and granddaughters. I saw a recipe for Chicken Carbonara that I only had a tiny portion of but the girls did eat! One GD is very picky, and even she ate most of it. I think the pasta intrigued her, and I only had a little.
The scale I use here is at the gym, so will probably go at some point today or certainly tomorrow.
Today ought to be interesting with lots of home stuff then being chauffeur for the GD’s after school to activities. I will try not to worry about the Cubs game tonight but just enjoy the moments of it all!
Onward & downward.
Day 25|NFD|Toronto
Okay FD yesterday with calorie count well below 600. Weight seems consistent after the FD, down just over a 1.2 kilos from prior NFD. I seem to be “plateaued” due to weekend over indulgences and an inconsistent exercise routine. Back to light upper body weights this am, yoga for flexibility yesterday; still need to get with the HIIT program. Main stay exercise remains long walks but as the autumn weather deteriorates that may not be a easy. If I can afford, and there is snow, I would like to get back into Nordic Skiing and more ice skating this winter to replace the walking.
Calorie counting and fasting will be easy later this week as I have a “fun” morning scheduled under sedation for oral surgery this Thursday.Fasting for 12 hours prior to the sedation will be no problem and I doubt I will be eating much on Thursday (normal FD) or Friday into Saturday.
Best regards to all.
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