Hi ! I am TuulaL (call me Tuula) and started again today. I need support all the way…and at least Dragon promised to help me.See you all here soon.
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Thanks Tuula for starting this thread, I am going to use it to keep me motivated, because I seriously need motivation right now! I was unwell over the weekend, so my planned fast day yesterday didnt happen. Trying today though. Water and green tea during the day and then I’m going to mums for dinner after work. She knows me very well, and it will be under the 500 cal limit, which should leave me enough for a low cal drink before bed.
Its hard at work during the lunch break, when I can smell everyone cooking their food. I’m going to go out and look at clothes for the full hour, I need some new trousers for work, so will spend time doing that today 🙂
Good luck with the day, and hope we get some support along the way from other forum members should they wish to join us. The more the merrier I say.
Stay strong x
Hello Tuula and Dragon Fly!
I’m joining your thread, for sharing ideas and support! I’m quite new to 5:2, heard of it 3 weeks ago, and begun right away!
I’m in my 30’s, looking for getting rid of some extra 3-5kgs, that seem to have come to stay. Also I recognize some bad habits in my eating (sweets in the late evening..), that I want to get rid of.
So, how was your 1st day,Tuula? Are you doing mo-thu fasting like me? And Dragon?
So far I have noticed this is more a mental challenge than a physical one. As for Dragon I also struggle when having a good smell of food in my nose. In fact I can feel totally fine and not hungry, but such impulse straight triggers my tummy to shout for food!
When it happens I try to tell myself “it is only a smell”, as I like to think “hunger is just a feeling”.
😀
Have a good day ladies and eat well today!
As you said yourself, listen to your body, Tuula! There are other days (and weeks) for fasting if not tomorrow!
I’m having a tough and long day at work tomorrow, worries me a bit. I have to plan my meals really carefully . Just not feeling too confident in how I will manage…
I like to keep my food simple: small portions of oatmeal with (blue)berries, egg or two, and vegetable soup are the things I like to have during the day (+coffee!). I’m trying to switch from 3 meals to 2 now. We’ll see!
Take care you two!
I find fasting when I’m sickish great. Thing is since I started 5:2 and then did the 4-5 day fasts once a month I haven’t had more than a little sniffle and a couple a times I’d get a cough starting to settle in, I’d fast through it and it in two days it was gone.
Usually I spend 2 – 3 weeks in the hospital each winter. Flu shots and all and I would still end up with pneumonia that would about kill me. 9 plus years of that.
But not last year when I started 5:2 and so far not this year. A sniffle a bit of a cough. I’m on a water fast till it’s gone. Two maybe three days, sure beats the ….. tar out of 2 weeks in a tent feeling like I’m drowning from the inside out.
I’m not saying do it or even try it. Just that it seems to work for me. Who knows might well have gone away not gotten worse without me doing a thing. I’m not looking at a free pass from being ill.
Morning ladies, and welcome Saara and QuietOne 🙂 I really wanted to do proper fasts this week, but I’ve been so unwell. Tuula, hope your feeling better soon, its been a similar thing with me, bad cold, sore throat and generally feeling run down. I think I will focus on next week to bring back the proper fasts. I’ve kept my food low this week though. My body has been crying out for energy, so … rather frustrating, but we must listen to how we are feeling.
We’re moving to a new office as of next week, and Sunday is my birthday. I’m using both events as the focus for my proper new start lol.
Good luck with the day 🙂 At the moment, I feel I could fast, but its only 8.30am, so a long day ahead.
Almost weekend and rest time!
Stay strong xx
Hi!
Really interesting what QuietOne is saying!
How did you all survive your thursday? Feeling any better, Tuula and Dragon?
For me it was a bit of surviving around 6pm, but only 2 almonds made miracles until i got my “proper” meal!
One thing I’ve learned from fasting (and of myself), is that even a huge hunger can actually be settled with a tiny amount of food! Kind of disappointing to notice, since I enjoy eating so much!..
Hi everyone 🙂 Friday at last. I did fast yesterday, kind of. I probably went slightly over the 500 cals, but I’m okay with that. Like I said, Monday is my fresh start and I plan to go all out.
Today I’m not too hungry yet, but its early. We’re moving office today, so it will be a mixed up day of moving/packing boxes. I hope it goes quick, need to get home!
Tuula, I hope your feeling better, take care x
Jeans update / baby steps forward
So: today I took out the jeans that got me doing this 5:2 in the first place.
Last time I wore them I had to keep the waist button open for the whole day to allow some blood circulation in my torso. SInce then I hided them to the darkest corner of my wardrobe, trying to ignore what my waist was trying to tell me…
The past 1-2 months I have embraced a baggy “boyfriend jean” style, just to forget my waist ever existed.
As I said, today, after 3 full weeks of 5:2 I took my old pair of jeans (after organizing my wardrobe yesterday and having to face them again) getting ready to be disappointed. And they fit! They fit as they did when I bought them. Snug, yet comfortable. I’m sitting in a bus at the moment, and still don’t need to open the button!
So I guess this bloody fasting is working! Not that i doubted, just thought it would take longer to notice anything!
For those who might be interested in numbers: I do not own a scale, and didn’t measure my waist when I started. Sorry. But when I get to the point that I feel it’s enough, I will buy a scale, measure myself, and try to keep it there – hopefully for the rest of my life.
And naturally: the challenge continues!
Have a lovely Sunday everyone!
Morning 🙂
Saara, how wonderful it feels when you can get into clothes again! I love that feeling, it really helps motivate to carry on.
Tuula, I hope your feeling better now, take care of yourself.
Its a new start for me today, Monday and I’m fasting seriously today. My next one will be Thursday, wish me luck! I am hoping today as the first fast day will be easier than Thursday is going to be 🙂
Stay strong xx
Ok, I’m updating now because its the lunch break at work (the hardest time for me) … I went out for a walk and am back at my desk now, and I’m proud to say that I didnt buy any lunch! I’ve had black coffee and water so far today, although probably not the best choice given that I am bound to end up with a headache later. Oh well, no food is my focus, and I know I can do this.
I will have soup later and then hopefully sleep.
Hope everyones going well today 🙂
Hi ladies. Starting today. Recently bought a pair of shorts that I can zip & button but way too tight to actually wear. Will fast today and Thurs and try them on come Friday. Will try not to be disappointed if not there yet, but will use as my gauge
Question: How often do you weigh? I like to weigh daily, but am considering doing once/week.
Thanks for the welcome! And weigh-in advice. Had a great day yest & could not help but weigh this a.m. Lost 1/2#. However, with no alcohol and lots of water, tea the sideway glimpse of my body was astonishing. Swear stomach really shrunk. Ah, heck, maybe it’s the empty feeling…..LOL
Sorry about the flu! Did you have a shot? Just curious.
So will now try heed your advice & not weigh til Fri. It seems so amazing that I am not dreading Thurs at all. Happy to be here.
Hi everyone!
And welcome 2myhealth! I also love the flat feeling in my tummy.
Not sure how much real weight loss I had in the first weeks, but I felt immediately a lot less bloated and could see the difference!
As I told earlier (as an answer to the weighing) I’m doing this a bit unorthodox way, without a scale – one way of doing it I guess! 😀
Some help needed: I find it difficult and annoying to count calories, and that’s probably why I stick to same routines every fast day. So, would you people have any good recipes to share? 🙂
What I can share (for difficult moments), is chia seeds mixed with water. Dull taste, but gives a feeling of having something solid in your stomach!
So, I guess everyone is doing well and back on track?
See you soon!
I’m positive about how my weeks going food wise. Yesterday was a normal day, but I didnt over do it, although I did have some pancakes when I got home with maple syrup (yum!!) they really filled me up, so didnt really have dinner after that.
One thing I have noticed this week is my stomach is so sore, its not nice. Last night and most of yesterday it was making me feel really queasy. Not sure if its diet related, but I’m just going to have fruit tea and water throughout the day today. I remember after my fast days last time I did this, my tummy felt delicate the day after. Thankfully it eased before bed time and I slept so well.
Have a good day everyone with whatever your plan is today.
We are strong!
Hope everyones doing okay. My tummy troubles have a positive, as I’m on my third fast day this week 🙂 I hope it settles down soon though, because its not good being uncomfortable when sat at work all day 🙁
Ready for weekend now, its been a long week with the office move. I’m so tired.
Have a great day, whether fasting or enjoying a normal day. Stay strong xx
Dragon, you seemed to have a difficult week! But you’ve almost made it now! Really hope your tummy gets better soon.. A big hug to you!
I’m fasting today. (8th day, makes a month now! ) Going as long as I can with a cup of coffee today…
Yesterday for some reason I had a huge craving for food. Normally on non fasting days I find it easy to keep control, but not this time.
I also feel flu trying to get a grip on me, fighting back strongly!
Soon it’s weekend, I’m also looking forward to it (especially the reservation to a restaurant, that we made months in advance)!
Keep up the spirit!
Happy Friday everyone 🙂
2myhealth – I’m feeling much better today, thankyou! Hope your weigh-in was positive today 🙂 I still havent got any batteries for my scale!
Saara – thanks for the hugs. I’m relieved to say my tummy is much better today. I’m wondering if I had a bug or something.
Tuula – How are you? I hope your feeling better now *hug*
Its wierd, I’ve not weighed but today I feel lighter. Its a nice feeling. I’ve done three fasts this week, and feel so much better for it. I just hope I dont blow all my hard work this weekend. I know i’ll be okay with the food aspect, its just the wine and the fact that its weekend and my other half will be enjoying a few drinks! I’m allowed a glass right? I promise I wont go mad lol.
Have a great day everyone, and stay strong 🙂
Monday again!
How is everyone?
I also had a terrible flu, felt totally sh*t for two days.
From now it can only get better.
But I also did enjoy good food and drinks as a compensation! Better to allow yourself some treats at time to time without bad conscience.
2myhealth, I will share whatever there is to share. 😀 I do not have any specific numbers, but this I can tell:
Based on my jeans I must have lost at least an inch.
My small but wobbly love handles have almost disappeared. This was confirmed by my husband, who is well known of his brutally honest opinions.
And my bra: a lovely, expensive new bra that I got only 3 weeks ago. Too big! I have gone 1 cup size down! I do not know whether to cry or laugh, but one thing is sure: it’s plain fat loss!
Possibly I’ve lost 1,5 -2 kgs? Just to say, I’m a very short person, so even small changes in my weight are quite visible both in good and bad..
And – I actually talked one guy at the gym into 5:2 last week! A small entourage building up! 😀
All the best, especially for those fasting today!
Feel ready for another DD. Not sure if I have done damage over weekend but don’t think so.
Saara, don’t you hate when you lose weight in your breasts? Too bad about the nice bra. Although now that I’m older, I wouldn’t mind losing some there. 2kgs = how many lbs? Sorry, being from U.S. Don’t know metric system. Sounds impressive!
It’s great when you feel lighter! I do too! Ok, hope to take another lb off this week.
I’m so sorry for being absent. Lots of family stuff going on this week, and I too haven’t fasted once 🙁 … I’m so disappointed in myself, but I vow to get back to it on Monday. I’m struggling adjusting to my new office surroundings too, which isnt helping. I’m really not good with change.
I’ve kept my meals low this week, but I’ve had wine .. my complete weakness, and I KNOW this is what makes me retain the weight.
I need to get my head together.
Stay strong everyone. I promise I’ll be around more next week.
YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
Ah, it’s ok. Life does enter in. Can be back next week. We have company coming next week Fri-Mon and so I’ll be sidetracked too. Think I’ll switch Mon DD to Tues. back to this day.
Well, I at first thought I had gained back last week’s lb. lost, but turns out I gained 1/2#. BUT, I lost inches! Have never been much for measuring but did take the time nearly 2 weeks ago and it proved valuable.
Today will be a morning walk and golf this afternoon.
Have a great weekend!
Good Morning, hope everyones ok 🙂 I’m back on the fasting wagon today! Plenty of water for me, I think I will feel better to get a fast day under my belt. I weighed this morning, and was actually pleasantly surprised as I was lower than I thought I would be, fantastic motivation.
I downloaded a pedometer app onto my phone, so am using that as of today. I’m going to walk at lunch, take the stairs at work rather than the lift (I’ve got so lazy with that) and hope for a good loss this week.
Have a great day everyone whatever your plans are 🙂
Hello everyone!
Has been quiet, but I’m still here!
Everyone seems to be good? And Dragon Fly is on fire! 😀
It’s not always an easy ride, but I’ve managed to keep the rhythm up. The noons are always the worst for me!
I’m off to a holiday (late honeymoon in fact) in couple of days, and will be totally off of fasting too.
But I’ll be back!
I might have even bought a scale by then!
All the best to you and see you soon!
Saara, enjoy your honeymoon break 🙂 sounds amazing. Like you, i’d definately not be fasting during that time 🙂
Its lunchtime where I am, and although I’m a little hungry, I think its just habit rather than actual hunger, so I plan to keep going! I know I can eat tomorrow lunchtime, so am keeping that in mind. This is just one day. Its strange how just one week without fasting can make the first fast day a bit harder.
Tuula, I hope you are well over your flu virus now. The cake at the party sounded delicious!!!!!
Stay strong everyone, we’ve got this!
Sounds like everyone is back on track. Saara, have a wonderful time and break on your honeymoon.
Not sure how it happened, but I lost 1# over these last 3 UDs. Hopefully, today’s DD moves me even closer to goal. But I had gained so at the start of week 3 I have lost 1.5#. Happy with it.
Had a workout this a.m. Late lunch was cottage cheese, some cantaloupe and strawberries. Hope everyone has a great day or evening!
I did my fast yesterday, and at the end of the day the calories were probably slightly under the 500! It was rough though. By mid-afternoon I had a banging head, but stuck with it. By the time I was warming up my soup I felt quite nauseus. Oh my soup tasted so good 🙂 🙂 🙂 Went to bed feeling proud of myself.
Just enjoying a nice yoghurt for breakfast now, and will look forward to a sandwich at lunch time.
Next fast will be Thursday.
2myhealth, I bet the workout made you feel great. I love how I feel after exercise 🙂
Tuula, see you after Friday 🙂 Stay strong!
As you should be proud, Dragonfly!
Another lb. gone. 2.5# to go. One more fast day this week, then kids & grandkids arrive. That means feeding frenzy, and coming up with vegetarian meals. And tonite I learned 17 yo grandson is coming to visit with his girlfriend over spring break. Told my dd and SIL, he is more than welcome but make sure he can fend for himself somewhat because we don’t eat 6-8X/day. I am so not exaggerating. Those of you with teenagers can relate, yes?
Make it a good day!
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