Saara, I too look at recipes on my fast days, glad I’m not the only one.
I ate a lot of pasta last night so I’m thankful for todays fast.
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Great to have you back Tuula!
My last weeks result was only -100g.. So, if it slows down for good, I’ll have to think what to do.
This weeks weighing will tell!
Lately I have been really bored of fasting. But still persistent to find out how this thing develops!
Having you all here is so helpful for getting inspiration and good vibes!
Saara, I wonder if when we hit a point where the scale is not moving if switching from 4:3 to 5:2 or vice versa would shake up our systems more and help get over the plateau? Hope you’re not there yet but I have been losing pretty well right now and know that soon I’ll be in that situation and wonder the best way to approach it.
Yes, exactly!
Difficult to imagine the weight would only keep decreasing so close to the goal.
I’m afraid to push the weight loss (meaning anything beyond 5:2), especially if i end up in a weight I’ll not be able to maintain long term. So rather a kg or two more than too little.
I quess I have just felt so fatigue and out of energy lately, that it eats my motivation!
Do you know if fasting can cause anemia?..
I did already get some iron supplements, doesn’t do any harm!
Hope you are ready for tomorrow! See you soon!
Hello everyone!
Yesterday in Brazil was a holiday, so I fasted three days in a row, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, it was worth the effort decreases 1 kg yesterday lunch with friends, but I made the menu fully Paleo and I ate LOW CARB which greatly facilitates the fasts is not eating carbohydrates, in my case is just neglecting me and compulsion back.
Today breakfast in company with co-workers.
I think I’ll only get to fast again on Monday.
But I was happy to have organized the week this way!
A Brazilian hug everyone !!!
Hi everyone! A week since I updated. I’ve been half heartedly following the plan, not been in a very good headspace lately. Anxiety is a big problem at the moment, not sure whats wrong with me 🙁
Fasting today. I weighed this morning and am the same weight I’ve been for a few weeks. The dreaded plateau.
Everyone sounds as though their doing great. Keep up the good work.
Happy fasting 🙂
Hi all!
So.. the plateau hit you, Dragon.. At least you didn’t gain anything lately, did you?
Take care of yourself now and try to charge your batteries!
This time of the year tends to be quite hectic and even stressful for me… Is it also for you Dragon?
And now: the latest weighing proved that I didn’t start to plateau.
I would be in top model range if I only had 25 cm more in height!
My plan is to keep doing 5:2, but take it easier with the food. Let’s see where it get’s me…
I think it’s the best way – keeping the rhythm, but increasing the calories a tiny bit. Or decreasing again if needed!
Have a good Monday!
Hello!
Anyone fasting today?
My past 3 weeks have been filled with food!
Every weekend parties and happenings, and way too much sugar! And it continued on weekdays.
I did kind of fast, but filled my calories with crappy stuff (a doughnut for ex..). And last thursday I simply skipped.
Feels good to be back to 5:2 routine!
Also a (small) gain in weight motivates a great bit!
Lovely beginning of the week for everyone!
Hi everyone, I’m making today a fast day, then again on Thursday.
Saara, I’ve been exactly the same, this past few weeks I’ve not fasted at all. I’m disappointed because I can feel the weight creeping back on. Why does it do that faster than it comes off!!!
I’m with you on the fasting today, I’ll check in later if I can. I will definiately need the support today.
Tuula, hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day 🙂
Good luck with the day xx
Seems a bit quiet here, how is everyone. I’m sorry I’ve not been around, work has been busy, and I’ve been struggling. Not with the eating/fasting, thats going ok, just everything else stressing me out. When I weighed on Monday I was the same weight .. i’ll keep pushing on. I wish I had the metabolism I had in my 20s! I want to see results too quickly sometimes, and yet I KNOW this isnt how 5.2 works, its a marathon not a sprint.
Stay strong everyone, hope your all out there doing really well 🙂
xx
Hi! Here I am!
Didn’t have much to report lately… Sorry.
Two weeks of feasting takes two weeks of fasting for getting back to the old numbers!
The non 5:2 weeks gave an immediate feedback. Lesson learned.
In fact only less than a kilo more, but I prefer not to gain any! Saturday will tell if I got rid of it or not.
It’s all about balancing now, since I feel quite good in my body already.
But yes – this springtime, as lovely as it is, also is impossible for maintaining normal routines…
…What the heck – let’s just enjoy it!
All the best!
Oh my word, just about remembered my password for this.
I’m fasting today … going ok, but its lunchtime at work which is always a test.
I’ve become way too lazy on all levels.
Back on it today and I’m writing down in a diary all the food I eat/exercise that I do.
I really need to do this.
Fast days Mon/Thurs.
Weigh in – Monday mornings.
Tuula .. give it a go! I’ve done one day and already feel better, its so strange! 🙂
So, yesterday’s fast day went so well, and no alcohol! I thought I’d struggle with that given that I’ve had some every night since Christmas.
I did a work out yesterday morning and I’ve done another today. Muscles are very sore, but its telling me that I can do this.
Normal eating day, within reason, I’m keeping it low still. I want to see a good loss next Monday.
Next fast day Thursday, so will probably update then.
Its been a really good week so far, fingers crossed it carries on.
Fasting today, although have woke up with a headache, so really hope that wont cause a problem. I’m hoping I’ll be busy at work, which also helps.
I really need to see a loss on Monday, I’ve tried so hard this week, and the big thing I’m proud of is NO ALCOHOL at all! I will be SO disappointed if there isn’t a decent loss.
Push on … and keep fasting today 🙂
Where are the painkillers though …. 🙁
Good luck with the day Tuula, I’m fasting too! 🙂
Weigh in this morning, and I was 2lb down. I’ve exercised every day, save one, since I started last Monday, I wonder if I’m building muscle.
Fasting today .. black coffee this morning, and plenty of water.
Feeling positive, and its only one week in. I need more weight gone!
Hi Tuula, I completely understand about not wanting to start explaining about fasting to people who don’t know, I’d have done the same … I bet the cakes and biscuits were really good 🙂
I had another successful fast day yesterday, I think I came in at about 560, so slightly over, but I’m not too bothered about that. Hot water with lemon after my evening meal, so refreshing, and I slept so well!
Normal day today, but again keeping it low-ish. I did another work out this morning … it can get addictive. I was going to give it a miss, but felt a bit guilty!!
Work is quiet for me, which always makes the days harder. I’ll remain strong though .. and refuse to wander to the bakery at lunchtime 😀
Stay strong!
No, I don’t work from home. I really wish I did! I’m a Legal Secretary in a Solicitors office, about 45 mins from home. I work 8-4 every week day. Its hard work, but pays a salary and that’s all I do it for lol!
I’m fasting today. I had a day off work yesterday, I had a dental appointment first thing, and then spent the rest of the day with my son. We ate lunch, and then I ate dinner later. I even had 3 gin and orange juices before bed! Far too much, although it wasn’t a fasting day, so I’m okay with it.
Got up and did a workout before work this morning, showered and am ready to face the day!
Just enjoying my black coffee now 🙂
Have a great day, and stay strong. Tuula, we’ve got this fast day done!!
x
Haha, sorry I misunderstood 😛 I do workouts at home. I have so many exercise dvd’s is easy to do it at home before work. I’ve never actually been in a gym in my life!
Fast day was successful again yesterday, although stomach cramps were a huge problem 🙁 nothing would ease it. Hope it doesn’t carry on today, because it was making me feel sick by the end of the day.
Normal eating day today, and its Friday! Cant wait to sleep in tomorrow and have a day off my exercise routine. I’m exhausted!
Have a good day and stay strong whoever is reading this 🙂
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