USA. Day 2. FD
Just checking in, as I am about to meet up with my grandson. Yesterday definitely was not a FD. I went out to dinner with a friend and a jazz show, so today is makeup day.
Pocket List – Day 2 🥑
@funshipfreddie
@northgeorgia
@ccco
Have a great day!
Day 2 – USA/GA – FD
Weigh-in: 238 lbs. This month, I think I am going to have to get a little more serious about my food choices on NFDs. Lots of meetings and events, but I don’t have to have three meals a day plus mindless snacking. This is all just food and weight; I can deal with it. So, let’s do a FD today.
Pocket List – Day 2 🥑
@funshipfreddie
@northgeorgia
Day 2 UK NFD
Morning all , I must admit my emoji choices are fairly random @funshipfreddie , I thought it was a comet but I just liked the look of it . Sorry that corrie got bumped – I was a lifelong fan until around 7/8 years ago and haven’t seen an episode since, the France Wales game was a cracker though🏉
Ireland thoroughly deserved the win @jaifaim , I’ll be in France for the France Ireland game and looking forward to finding a nice bar to watch that game
I’m definitely in weekend mode – I’ll be fasting tomorrow and getting into Fab Feb mode 💪☄️
Have a good Sunday all
Pocket List – Day 2 🥑
@funshipfreddie
Hemmy the beef melted in the mouth.Definatly needs 6 hours.I must see how much it costs to run the crockpot for 6 hours just out of interest.i can do the same in my ninja airfrier on pressure cooker mode in 1 hour.With the same result.The roofer was back yesterday and took up half the roof tiles,he said the one who done it didn’t do a good job. He’s coming back tomorrow to do the other half. Then finally we might get rid of the scaffolding and start decorating 😁😬 Roast beef for tea tonight, I forgot to do the Yorkshire pudding batter last night so will do it in a minute.Ever since the roofers have been working here Chloe as been sleeping downstairs.I get of the sofa to go to bed and she jumps up on it🤣.Jean hope you’re feeling better today. HH nice to have the boys round. Nana what you up to this weekend.CC hope you didn’t have to many, I used to drink like a fish now it’s rare I have any.
Day 2 – Ireland – NFD🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
Hello all – like @penz – just checking in on Day 2. 🏹
Lave a lovely Sunday everyone and a good FD @funshipfreddie 🏹
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Day 2 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD
I’ve definitely been a weekend warrior so far, & I’m going for my first Fab Feb FD today 🏹 Anyone joining me?
@brightonbelle – I’ve been trying to figure out what the emoji is next to Fab Feb 25 Challenge ‘☄️’ a comet? It looks completely different on my phone, like an orange fireball. But on my laptop it looks more like a blue spotlight.
@jaifaim – congrats to Ireland for their (close) win against England. I can’t believe ITV bumped off Coronation Street for the France V Wales match on Friday?! So rude 😒 I would much rather have seen what was going on in the Rovers Return 😅 And what a thrashing – 43-0 for France. Ouch!
@ccco – Happy Groundhog Day. A great movie! I used to see a group of people doing Tai Chi on one of the ships I was working on. Strange that it’s classed as a martial art, but it’s supposed to be very beneficial for older people.
Happy S🌞nday!
Pocket List – Day 2 🥑
@funshipfreddie
Day 2, NFD, Aus
Hello all – just checking in.
Ps… Bravo Ireland 👏 🏉 🇮🇪 😉
Day 1 – Ireland – NFD🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
157.1
Hello all – I’m here for Fab Feb 25 💪💪💪 thank you @brightonbelle ⭐️ and @at for the spreadsheet 👏
My posts may not be very detailed or chatty over this weekend as I’m on the move but I’m here with you all!
@iona72 – Happy Birthday to You! I hope you have had a lovely day! 🎈 🎈
@molij please don’t give yourself a hard time! With all that you have been dealing with the fact that you are here is a success in my eyes even without the 1kg drop ⬇️👏. Many of us need a reset so let this be OUR month! 💪 Inspired by those among us who have set a great example in the first month – you know who you are 👏⭐️👏
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
USA. Day 1. FD
Good morning, everyone. Thank you BrightonBelle for ushering us through February. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day in the U.S. I hope we will get good news telling us the Winter will be shorter.
I am a 74 yo woman currently living in Maryland. I think I joined 5:2 in either 2017 or 2018. It’s been so long that I am nog quite sure anymore. I am looking forward to the new month with better results, since I managed to lose only 1 lb. in January. There are no good excuses for that, so I recommit to February.
FUNSHIPFREDDIE, I like your eating schedule. It seems very doable! I used to do Tai Chi and I enjoyed it. Since it involves slow movements, it’s a challenge for me. I don’t do anything slowly! LOL
BrightonBelle, congratulations on your 6 lb. loss. That’s wonderful.
Have a great day, everyone! 👍🏻
Day 1 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 236 lbs. It’s been such a crazy time, I don’t remember if my FD is tomorrow or Monday or both. I’ll figure out by tomorrow. Happy Saturday!
Thank you so much for hosting January @stitchincarol and thank you all for your kind words and support yet again xxxxxx
Day 1 North Wales NFD
Thank you for hosting @brightonbelle.
I joined this forum in December 2017 and I have considerable success. I am 68 a live in North Wales near the sea. My youngest daughter is getting married in 6 months and I want to lose some weight for that and to improve my general health and fitness.
I am very disappointed in myself for allowing the weight to creep up again. I used to tell myself that the 5.2 was a way of life and I believe it is, but I fell off the wagon. I am feeling strong and determined and I know that I can do this 💪. I had an operation in October and I heard today that the operation to remove part of my Thyroid will be on the 11th March. So glad that I am not having to wait so long. I feel in a better frame of mind today. The last two days were difficult following my appointment at the hospital. I finished the month 1 kg down. I am pleased with that.
Hope everyone has a successful month.
The roofers are back re-felting the roof and new batons.We had a leak not much but they are doing it anyway, had a look and half the times were up, so doing a good job hopefully.Got my gas meter commissioned yesterday had a problem with it but think it’s ok now.Hemmy I have the crockpot on with beef chunks and veg,I do it for 6 hours on high like you said. May give it a stir after a few hours.
Day 1-NO. VA USA- FD800
Joining in for Fabulous February. I am 74, still working as a pediatrician 4 1/2 days per week (if the weather doesn’t interfere!) Started 5-2 in 2017 and was quite successful, but didn’t maintain…so got back in properly in 2024 and lost 23 #, toward goal of 30#. Am presently at lost 20#, due to the usual holiday nonsense. Back in with enthusiasm now! Thank you @stitchincarol for hosting last month and thank you to @brightonbelle for leading into February.
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Day 1 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 70.8 kg
I had a good CD yesterday, & I finally feel like I’m back on track – just in time for Fab Feb 💪
@brightonbelle – congrats on the 6 lb loss! All those FD800’s finally paid off 🎯
@iona72 – 🎵 Happy Birthday to You! 🎶 🥳️🥂 🎉
@penz – Tai Chi?! Did you enjoy it? Wine Fast Day – very funny! 😂 🍷
About me:- David, 62, originally from Manchester, England. Retired & living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Been 5:2-ing/IF-ing since 2014 after watching Michael Mosley’s documentary, ‘Eat, Fast & Live Longer’. I joined the Challenges after I quit working in 2018. I do basic 5:2, having around 600 – 700 cals on FDs – one evening meal – and I have an eating window of around 12 noon to 8 pm – two meals + a snack – on NFDs.
Have a good weekend everyone! 🌤 🌈
Day 1, NFD, Aus
Thank you @brightonbelle for keeping this wonderful forum going and to you @stitchincarol for starting us off in 2025 with such a joyous month. (But I do have to ask, is your WFD now short for a Wine Fast Day??)
Hello all, old and any newbies. I live in Australia’s capital city (Canberra) with husband and two Australian Cattle Dogs. I’ve decided I’m retiring which is a great feeling and am finding new things to fill my days. Today I had my first tai chi class!
I have been doing 5:2 on and off since about 2017. When I do it, the weight comes off. When I don’t, the weight comes back. It’s obvious what I should be doing but at times I struggle with finding my fasting mojo. I’ve learnt that daily posting really really helps with accountability. I like to do WFDs on Mondays and Thursdays.
That’s enough from me on a weekend!
Hello everyone,
It is the start of a hot week here. But I am pretty ready for it. At least it is all days in the thirties and not the forties.
Lindsay, I am so sorry to hear of Mr Lindsay’s scare. How hard his body must be working to try for equilibrium. It is good that family members are getting a better idea. Best wishes to you all.
Quacka, it is so confusing when there are conflicting health things you want to do to make life better. It is paralyzing. I love Neil’s response. All power to you having high protein fast days.
Better to do that than be fallen off the wagon! Yay for checking in here to log your progress, we will be cheering you all the way.
Sending best wishes to everyone
Evening!
Hemmy- have a lovely weekend with Kristy… Well done with 2lbs off, you lost that quickly!
Jean- well done with your pound off too…good you’re all sorted for your holiday ☺️
Dave- oh dear, another early start, hope it all got sorted okay 🤞
Nana – hope you’re all right, hard seeing your daughter go 🤗
Couscous – don’t go mad this weekend!
Had a nice birthday, shame about the weather, we’ve had a couple of lovely days but it’s back to rain today, so we went to an antiques centre which has a 1940s style tea room, had a cream tea & we bought a clock, not an antique though. Youngest son popped in with flowers, & went to see Mum with my sister as well. Tomorrow the boys are coming for a Chinese takeaway. 2 days off keto!
Day 1 UK NFD
Welcome all , thought I’d try and get in before the antipodeans 🦘🥝
I’ll be posting each day – but don’t expect a lot 😂
Me – 63F living on the south coast of England with DH , 2 adult sons
Currently aiming to be as fit and healthy as I can be , about 15lbs and I’ll be happy but I’m finding it more difficult as I get older
We’ll be the usual global group with a common goal and I’m sure we’ll be there for each other , looking forward to our Fab Feb journey ☄️
USA. Day 0
See you all tomorrow! 👍🏻
USA. Day 31. FD
Merryapple, thank you for sharing that. Robert Kennedy, Jr. is a problem but unfortunately, not the only one we have!
Thank you Brightonbelle for volunteering to usher us through February. I can’t believe the month is over! And congratulations on your 6 lb. loss! That’s wonderful!
Funshipfreddie, staying at maintenance is better than a gain. I take that as a win!
Brightonbelle, I am glad your cancer treatment went so well. It is so good when you find yourself aligned with good care. I found that myself during my stay at Johns Hopkins last year for brain surgery. I overheard one the physicians instructing all the medical staff to be above all kind to all the patients. I loved hearing that. It mattered.
I didn’t see a pocket list, so I am making one.
Pocket List Day 31
See you all in February!
Afternoon All…
Naughty Charlie this morning running and ignoring me!!
Hair cut and I have my fringe back. I only grew it out because of my glasses and wasn’t laying right.. feels strange but happy with it.
Tried all my holiday clothes on, matching shoes, jewellery etc, put a couple back in the wardrobe..
1lb off for me…. 1lb needed to be back at goal, ready for the half stone to go on, on my cruise 😬
Hedgehog..
Happy Birthday have a lovely day. The sea food platter sounds lovely.. fish and chips for me tonight. Still feeling sniffy.. whisky again tonight….
Dave..
Hope you get the meter sorted, I like octopus I always feel it’s one of the better ones.
Hemmy..
Well done on the 2lbs off..just enjoy the weekend. Enjoy your shopping if Kirsty takes you.
Jean x
Day 0 – Rural Nebraska, USA – NFD
I’ll be here for the month! Thanks, @brightonbelle and @at!
Day 31 – Rural Nebraska, USA – NFD – 154.6
Yesterday was delightful. I got there just after 11, and they were serving lunch within fifteen minutes, but it didn’t even smell good to me, so there was no temptation there. I got the t-shirt quilt completely assembled by 2:30, and was tempted by the plate of raw veggies several times, but avoided them as well. Headed out for piano lessons at 3:15, decided on the way back that I was going to let myself have supper–and when I arrived at 6:10, the meal was over and everything was put away but cookies, and those didn’t interest me. ⁉️ I really chuckled to myself that I was being forced into a WFD despite myself. Got the t-shirt quilt quilted by 9:30, and walked across the street to a cigar bar where my huband was finishing up a cigar, having already finished his one beer. And, throwing reason and caution to the wind, I had a glas of wine to celebrate the near completion of the quilt, and don’t think a glass of wine has ever tasted so good, LOL! Not exactly a regulation way to end a WFD, but DH and I had a lovely time telling all about our days, and I don’t regret those 200 or so calories–and he drank half of my glass for me. 🤷🏻♀️ Today, my pledge is to eat only the meals they provide, but no nibbling.
@molij Oh, I’m so very sorry you’re facing a second surgery! I will keep you in my prayers.
@merryapple LOL, keep in mind I said my “biggest” problem is nibbling…the too-frequent desserts/candy figure in as well…But “I’m not a rabbit” is a great mantra. And well done for hitting 68Kg again!
@brightonbelle Congratulations on your 6lb loss, and I’ll see you in Fab Feb!
@jaifaim When you hit 165, I’ll worry for you; until then, I think you’re simply experiencing the normal fluctuations of life events.
@penz Enjoy your pizza/red wine night! What do you typically put on your pizza?
@funshipfreddie I’m completely delighted you quoted the Bible to me, and love that verse; it’s a good one to keep in mind. You may be underwhelmed by your EOM weight, but it’s still a victory. 💪👍
Okay, I want to arrive right at 9am, which means I have 12 minutes to make my hair look better, put on my shoes, and grab some coffee…which I haven’t made. I think a Starbucks run is in order when I get to town…or perhaps just the quilting retreat coffee, since the hair alone takes five minutes, LOL. In other words, I’m off!
Have a grand one, everyone!
Day 31 – Ireland – NFD🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
159 ⬆️
Good morning everyone! I am so sorry I’ve dropped off a little these past few days… I’ve just been feeling off but nothing serious or sinister just finding myself too tired to do all the things I know can help with energy. Reading @molij’s post reminds me that I am in generally good health and can help myself to get back to good form so that is the focus for February. It has been a sad month for many reasons but I’m here and I’m fine and that’s the most important. @molij I am so sorry to hear that you are facing into more surgery and please know that we are here to support you through those tough days.
I have had 5 really lovely meals out over the past 7 days with very special people (two of those were Michelin starred – the restos not the people 😂) and I am not dwelling on the increase in the numbers… I’m toying with not weighing in February but will decide on that next week. I need some form of a shake up. 🫨
Thank you to @stitchincarol for hosting us in the most difficult month (ever for me!!). Always so kind and thoughtful 💕 Enjoy getting back to your sewing now… I’m in awe of all you crafty people.
Thank you @brightonbelle for offering to host February ⭐ You are a star and super well done to you on the 6lbs loss what a super result!!! And @merryapple bravo to you getting back to 68kg 👏👏👏
Thank you @at as always for the spreadsheet. ⭐️
Happy birthday for tomorrow @iona72 – I’m in the same boat at the moment but come on let’s pull ourselves up and face Fab Feb with renewed focus. We can do this.
Hi to everyone else! I have a busy bank holiday – this weekend – our newest BH in honour of St Brigid so will be spending the extra time my lovely mum 💕💕
Happy final Friday all! ⭐️
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Day 31 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 237 lbs. OK, may the weekend be a lot calmer…
Day 31 UK NFD
Thank you for guiding us @stitchincarol I’m 6lbs down and that does make me truly joyous
Oh @molij you post rocked me a bit , I had chemo during ‘23 , I had a type of blood cancer so didn’t require surgery but met lots of people on that journey that did and whilst the nhs is in all sorts of trouble I have to say everyone was very positive about the care and attention they received and it’s amazing what can be done these days , just make sure you look after yourself ❤️
See you all next month -Fab Feb 25 Challenge – I’m committed to posting everyday , my comments certainly won’t be up to @stitchincarol s but I know there are regulars who will help me out
Have a good weekend all
Good morning F B Brit friends. Xxxx
Its a dull day here after yesterdays sunshine. At least dry.
So pleased as I have lost 2 lbs this week .. so just 2lbs left after Xmas gain . After saying that it will probably go back on again for Monday morning lolol.
Dave .. I hope it all gets sorted for you and works well. Lots still complaining about these meters not working.
C C .. Batch cooking and freezing is good.. it takes temptation away from bad choices.
H H . The fish platter sounded lovely. Nice to just enjoy it and not to have had to prepare it .
Sym…So pleased for you all good with your eyes. .. Whisky hot water and cinnamon is good for colds and flu it sweats it out of you. Rest up save energy when you can. X
Have a lovely weekend everyone. I will be back on Monday
Keep your face towards the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. Xxxx
Day 0 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD
Thank you for setting up the Challenge, @brightonbelle. And thank you to @at for the spreadsheet. May we all have a successful & RESOLVED Fabulous February! 🎯
Good morning everyone up early again😴😴😴The octopus engineer is coming round to commission my gas meter. Only 10 months late. I’ll have both smart meters working then. And can look into what tariff I can go on for gas.Chloe is in shock at being up early again don’t think she’s impressed.Missing out on her 23 hour sleep😀. I’ve got to move all the stuff in front of the meter so he can get to it. Do the telly and Freeview box have to go and the sound bar. Very limited space where the meter is. No idea what I’m having for tea tonight. May be chilli and rice.
Day 31 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 71.0 kg
Up by 0.4 kgs this month; just managed to stay at maintenance. I can do better
@merryapple – when breakfast encroaches on lunch it’s called …brunch! Try it, I’m sure you’d burn off more calories if you waited until after your walk. And you’d enjoy it more. And maybe walk faster in anticipation of your reward 😅 🏃♀️ You are so deserving of your PFDS – congratulations on this month’s +3 kg loss! 🥳️🎯
@molij – I’m so sorry you have to go through that again?! I hope you don’t have to wait too long to get it over with. How long will you be in hospital for?
@penz – I’m assuming you didn’t mean to type ‘FD’ if’ it’s wine/pizza day..?!
@iona72 – it’s been a long month! And I think a few of us have struggled to get back to basics after the silly season. We’ll do better in Fab Feb.
@stitchincarol – I hope your RESOLVE held during the quilting retreat 💪 I definitely think we can all develop the capacity to enjoy less food. It tastes so much better when we’re genuinely hungry. Even the bible says so! – “One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet”. Proverbs 27:7 Thank you for guiding us through Joyous January 💐
Happy Fri-yay, y’all! 🍹 See you in Fab Feb ♒️♓️
Day 31, FD, Aus
It’s Fri-yay!!! Red wine and pizza coming up.
Oh no that’s terrible news @molij. I’m not surprised you’re feeling low. So sorry you have to have another operation.
Thanks for hosting next month @brightonbelle. OMG. That’s tomorrow!
Happy birthday for tomorrow @iona72! A birthday and a fresh start, and you’ll be back into the fasting mojo in no time.
@merryapple – interesting re the measles vaccine. And I’ve been pondering what creative things I can do with OH’s toilet rolls, to leave them around the house as a surprise for him. Maybe an Easter Bunny as a Christmas Tree angel is just too far away….
Day 31 NZ NFD 68.9kg 👀
💪💪💪 I don’t usually react but this morning I am rolling around in a PFDS☺️It was about 3-4 months ago I hit the 68s but pinged up esp over Xmas/NY so this time I want to keep going downhill…
So sad to see the airline crash in DC… What are the odds that a helicopter couldn’t get out of the way…
Robert Kennedy mentioned the Samoan Measles outbreak and said tissue samples were sent to New Zealand during his Senate confirmation as an example of vaccine failure.
I‘d like to share the facts with you…
In 2018, an MMR vaccine was incorrectly diluted with an out date muscle relaxant (Atracurium, used in anaesthesia) and two babies died. The two nurses were convicted of manslaughter and jailed for 5 yrs.
The ripple effect was a reluctance to get one yr old babies vaccinated.
In 2019 measles reared its head – the Samoan outbreak stemmed from an NZ strain, and 5,700 cases of measles occurred in a population of around 200,000. A state of emergency was declared and tragically 85 babies died. One case was sent to NZ for autopsy. The cause of death was known so autopsy was not required.
@molij No wonder you’re feeling sorry for yourself. I’m thinking of you from afar and don’t worry about fasting. Good nutritious food is what you need!!😘
@iona72 Great that you’re keeping in touch. You’ll be back fasting before you know it it!! In the meantime enjoy yourself and don’t go overboard!!
@stitchincarol Well you’ve identified the problem!! Maybe you need to set up a daily nibbling plate of food?!! Or give up nibbling… Your mantra could be “I’m not a rabbit”😀
@penz Hoarding toilet rolls?? I made the family’s Christmas Angel, which sits on the top of the Xmas tree, when I was 12 out of a toilet roll topped with a ping pong ball. They are defo useful 🤣
@excelsior12309 salt-laden… hmmm… olives, chips…
Luckily a new monthly challenge is starting!!!
Thank you @brightonbelle. Appreciated!!
@funshipfreddie Hoarders are next level!!! There always seems to be one in the hood…
After reading your article I ruminated about when to have breakfast. This morning I flung together oats, 1/2 banana, seeds, chia, currents, yog, milk before going up Mt Eden. Perhaps I should wait till after my walk but then b’fast encroaches on lunch…
@ccco Stay warm!!
Have a great last day everyone!!
Well done Neil. You must be feeling happy.
Home today, after a big day out yesterday with a 6 am flight to Newcastle, and back home at 1030 pm. After the heat, it was very cool and cloudy – although a woman on my flight said it had been 40 + degrees earlier in the week. Crazy weather ….good thing there’s no climate change haha.
Thin I loved your comments about how seeing your kingfishers lifted your spirits. There is nothing better than wildlife to do that. I have a pair of whipbirds in the bush behind our garden. They are relative newcomers and I have never seen them – but hear them every morning and evening. Thrilling. https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Psophodes-olivaceus
Quacka hope your reset is going well. That’s a good tip Neil. I’m struggling with FDs too, but am eating much more moderately all 7 days now, and gradually it is edging down.
It’s been a troubling time since I last posted, with OH rushed off to hospital with super high temp and an episode of rigors (I’d never heard of it …uncontrolled shaking in response to a fever). It was scary, I can tell you. He went from asking for a starter because he was hungry, to shaking so uncontrollably that he couldn’t even hold his knife and fork. My brother and SIL were with us, and according to DD who saw them a few days after the episode, they were still traumatised. I guess it’s just the kids and me who see OH at his worst, healthwise. To be honest, I’m not sorry they saw it …it makes it much easier to explain his condition. Anyway, good news is the hospital did every test possible, but found no underlying infection, and sent him home after 5 days.
Oh my goodness, just listening to the news and hearing about the dreadful plane crash in the US. And the president already laying blame, without information or facts. What is wrong with that man?
You are doing well Annette, January has been rubbish for me, just lost my mojo and picked up some viral germs to add to my woes! It’s my birthday on Saturday then I MUST get back on track 😳
Hang in there Quacka, I’m sure we’ve all been in the “another reset” boat
You can keep your protein up while fasting if you do the 600 calorie/800 calorie fast. you just have to prioritise protein in your meal, Start with a couple of hundred grams of chicken breast, beef, cottage cheese, etc, chuck in a whole lot of low cal veggies like celery, broccoli, etc and you’ve got a low cal but high protein meal.
A stir fry with 200g of chicken breast, broccoli, celery, capsicum, courgette and carrot is around 460 calories and 70 grams of protein.
Day 30 NE England
What a month January has been. I’m just so out of sorts, hardly fasting at all, slipping back into bad habits, scale going up instead of down. Currently fighting a cough and an ear infection, germs from the Grandkids nursery I suspect. It’s my birthday on Saturday, I’ve got a few family events then I MUST get back on track. I will certainly make more effort to engage in February and get things onto a more positive trajectory.
USA. Day 30 FD
MollJ, I am so sorry to hear your news. I wish you the best and you are in my prayers.
Evening!
Jean- good you have the all clear with your eyes, but shame about the cold, hopefully it’ll be over & done with soon … Don’t envy you having your bathroom done with the upheaval but will be lovely when it’s done!
Hemmy- enjoy your lunch out! Hope you got your shopping done okay, enjoy the sunshine!
Dave- shouldn’t be too many birthday treats, I’ll extend it to a couple of days though! Not seen any crocuses yet, I love them….
Couscous- well done stocking up the freezer! Do you have an other half to cook for?
Son’s car got done okay, he had a shout just before he was supposed to leave though so he was late getting it to the garage…did some online training for HomeStart, checked in with Mum & she seemed a bit more together. Did some checking up about the LPA though & found out we can activate it at any time & do it all online , that should make it easier, when hubby did it for his dad he had to take a paper copy of it to each bank etc to be able to sort things. Hopefully won’t need to do anything just yet. Eldest son has decided to look into training to be an electrician, it would be nice if he could find his niche & get a job he enjoys… Highlight of the day, sis brought round an early birthday present- she made me up a smoked fish platter as I’d mentioned the pub had taken it off the menu when we last went, & she didn’t want to get me chocolate! Had some tonight as I’d planned salad, all very scrummy!
CC I love butter beans but unfortunately I’m the only one so we have the chicken casserole and I do the butter beans separately. Don’t know what I’m having tomorrow to eat, will look when we’re in Sainsbury’s. Football again tonight Denise’s team.
Day 30 North Wales NFD
What started out as a FD quickly became a NFD. I had some bad news this morning when I went to the hospital. I have got to have another operation, the second in six months, this time to remove the left hand side of my thyroid gland as they are worried the nodule is cancerous, the biopsy was inconclusive but the scan was suspicious. I have felt quite down today and very sorry for myself. Hoping I can pick myself back up again soon and get back to fasting.
@stitchincarol hope your sewing retreat is going well.
@funshipfreddie you should be please with over 10000 steps.
@penz well done on your 17000 steps ❤️
@merryapple bike servicing is very expensive here too. I wish I lived closer to my son in law so he could service my bike for me.
Hope everyone has had a good day x
Evening All….
I got my all clear with my eyes so two weeks to cruise..😁..
I am full of cold but feeling ok, sucking lozenges and I will he having a very large hot whisky tonight so although fasting it will be far from a good day.
Dave..
Three egg omelette that’s a big one… lots of flowers are starting to show, the other week I saw a few clumps of buttercups out, snowdrops too.
Couscous…
I like to batch cook as I live alone, it makes meals so much easier. I am eating out of the freezer I shall fill up again after my holiday.
Hemmy..
Long time since I have been out for a Sunday lunch..enjoy getting glammed up… still I will make up with the eating on the ship, I hope the food is as good as last time. Throat seems much better, my nose is like a tap!
Hedgehog..
Mums a worry, I haven’t been to see Chris since September. So far to go with my eyes unwell, I was hoping to go next week but it might have to be after hols now. Lots on next week before the plumber arrives and turns my water off..??
You are going well doing your Joe Wicks exercise you are keeping it up…
Jean x
USA. Day 30 FD
Whew! Such a busy day! I just popped in for accountability. Adding myself to the pocket list.
Pocket List – Day 30 😇
@brightonbelle FD800
@at FD800
@funshipfreddie
@merry🍎
@molij
@excelsior12309
@stitchincarol WFD
@ccco
Have a great day!
Hi Brads, I recently batch cooked the Chicken Casserole recipe in one of Michael Moselys “Fast 800” recipe book with a couple of personal tweaks, I added a tin of Butter Beans and used up all of the Chicken breasts I found in the freezer. 3 portions waiting for me in the freezer. Also made the Lamb Tagine and the Pork Steaks in Mustard Sauce from his blood sugar diet recipe book. Can recommend the Latter and easy peasy to do. I enjoy those you can batch cook, makes life so much easier and if I have a few frozen diet meals I can use it helps keep me on the weight loss path.
Here is the link for the spreadsheet for the Fab Feb 25 Challenge
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OZxVz-sVBVDpUPkLtY7dIl60BbvOkuHj3JRRaiw_kv8/edit?usp=sharing
Day 30 2nd post
Phew ! Finally remembered what to do – next month is open – see you all soon
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/fab-feb-25-challenge-%e2%98%84%ef%b8%8f-3/
Everyone is welcome to join us! These monthly challenges were started by @coda in May 2016 and have been going strong ever since. Goals can be overwhelming when viewed as a whole. But by breaking them down into small achievable pieces, we are able to stay focused and motivated to accomplish our goals one step at a time in bite-sized monthly challenges.
There are no rules, but as a general guide, here are some tips for any new people:
1. Posting – This is our only true rule: please start each post with the day of the month, where you are, and if you’re on a fast day (FD), non-fast day (NFD) or controlled day (CD). We’re located all over the world and in different time zones so it helps us keep track of which day we’re talking about, who else is fasting with us on a particular day etc. Look at the various posts, and you’ll soon see the pattern, and will learn how useful it is for reading.
2. In your first post, please introduce yourself to the group – this helps us to get to know each other, which is especially helpful for newbies. Perhaps say something about where you started, your journey so far, what you’re aiming for or how you are benefiting from fasting. You might like to include your starting weight or your goals for the month. But you don’t have to – share only what you are comfortable sharing online.
3. Spreadsheet – @at is producing a Fab Feb spreadsheet and a link will be available soon -It’s in alphabetical order by username. If you find it helpful, you can use it to record and track your progress as well as keeping track of how others are doing. It can help with perspective, accountability or planning. And if you need help just ask – there’s always someone happy to help. But you don’t have to use it if you don’t want to. It’s just another tool you can use if you choose.
4. Frequency – Some people post daily, others check in every few days. Some are brief, others are long and chatty. If you’re posting for a second time in the same day please head your post e.g. Day 1 – 2nd Post. Past history shows that posting every day truly does help with motivation for staying on track with your goals, so please don’t feel shy about suddenly posting daily; we love new members!
5. Content of your post– Comments or questions, complaints or celebration – anything you’d like to share with the forum. Recipes, tips, tricks and bright ideas are always welcome. Remember: we all have good days and bad days, days we fall off the wagon or days when we are hanging on by our fingernails, days when our mojo deserts us and days where we feel completely in control. So DON’T GIVE UP – whatever it is, you are not alone!
6. Community – This is a worldwide forum so there’s usually someone online. We all do our best to offer advice, support and solidarity.
7. Pocket lists –A ‘pocket list’ is a list of the names of people who are sharing the same goal on a particular day. It’s great psychological support in mentally keeping that list in our back pocket, knowing we’re not alone. Anyone can join a pocket list or start a pocket list. Typical pocket lists are for a FD but in the past they’ve been used for people doing daily exercise or planks, or DTF (dry till Friday).
8. 5:2 basics – answers to many FAQs plus top tips:
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/
9. The “rule”. The F word (FAIL) is prohibited!! We all stumble in our journey – it happens. But acknowledge it, think about what you can do next time, and continue. We’re all here to help!
We tend to use a LOT of abbreviations in these posts. Here’s a guide to some of the more frequently used ones:
5:2 – 5 days NFD – 2 days FD
16:8 – 16 hours fast – 8 hours non fast
IF – Intermittent Fasting
ADF – Alternate Day Fasting (FD – NFD – FD – etc)
AF – Alcohol-free
B2B – Back to Back (consecutive FDs)
BMR – Basal metabolic Rate
CFD – Controlled Food Day (a day’s eating comfortably below your TDEE)
DH, DD, DS – Darling Husband, Daughter, Son
DTF – Dry ’til Fri (no wine, beer, etc.)
EE – Emotional Eating (reflex grazing out of a need for instant comfort instead of satisfying hunger)
EFS – Epic Face Stuffing (Definitely due to a faulty OFF button!)
FD – Fast Day (500 cals)
FD800 – Fast Day 800 calories
Hunger Dragon – that dreadful psychological beast that sometimes cannot be satisfied. Some people even name theirs (e.g. @i-hate-lettuce had an inner warthog!)
IF – Intermittent Fasting
Keto – way of eating that generates Ketones
KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid!!!
LC – Low Carb way of eating
LCHF – Low Carb High Fat way of eating
LFD – Liquid Fast Day (incl. tea, coffee, miso, bone broth & water)
LOL – Laughing Out Loud
M/WOAM – Man/Woman on a Mission (courtesy of @i-hate-lettuce)
MFD – Modified Fast Day (800 cals) on the new
Fast800, it’s a FD
MFP – MyFitnessPal – a smartphone app & website that tracks diet & exercise.
NFD – Non Fast Day
OH – Other Half (e.g. spouse/partner)
OMAD – One Meal A Day
PFDS – Post FD Smugness (courtesy of @stitchincarol )
Pocket List – Names to “keep in your pocket” for a common goal for the day
TDEE – Total Daily Energy Expenditure (see the ‘how it works’ link on the home page to work out yours)
TRE – Time Restricted Eating
WFD – Water Fast Day (Water only)
WFH – Working From Home
WOL – Way of Life
WOCA – Woman Of a Certain Age
WW – Weekend Warrior (c/- @jaifaim)
ZBC – Zero Breakfast Club
Day 30 – Rural Nebraska, USA – WFD or FD500
Today will be a serious challenge to my WFD as I’m going to be at a quilting retreat, food provided. I’m not intending to give in to food, but if I suddenly find food in my mouth (sounds silly, but I often find myself eating moments after insisting I won’t), I’ll be sure to limit the total calories. Not lots of RESOLVE there, huh? I’ll work on building that…it helps that I have to leave in the middle of the afternoon to go teach lessons, so perhaps I’ll find total and strong RESOLVE with that break.
@merryapple We do indeed eat off luncheon plates, a habit we started when the kids were still little. I think my largest problem is the nibbling I do too soon in the day, too late in the day, and while I’m cooking. I think. I’m trying to figure out what “rule” I can self-impose that will have the most success and focus on that. And I too have old china that I use regularly, from my Aunt Laila’s wedding in 1929. ❤️
@molij Too fun that you have chickens, something I’ve toyed with over the years, but probably won’t have. We do have a member of the congregation who provides us with eggs from his chickens, so we’ll miss that when we move away. Your dog club sounds like lots of work, but it’s clear you enjoy it. And, yup, I’m truly looking forward to getting back to serious sewing after two years of little sewing while I focused on DH’s Fair Isle!
@penz EXCELLENT news about your WF yesterday, and coffee entirely counts as far as I’m concerned. SAVING TOILET PAPER ROLLS????? Yup, you have a problem on your hands, honey. 😂🤣😂
@funshipfreddie No, not a slacker, LOL! But you’re right that @molij and @penz had phenomenal numbers yesterday! And trust you to come up with the wisdom that we can apply Socrates’s words to food: developing the capacity to enjoy less. That’s really key, isn’t it?
@brightonbelle Good luck with overcoming the technical problems!
@northgeorgia Yeah, the news about the crash between the plane and the helicopter is simply awful.
Have a grand one, everyone!
Pocket List – Day 30 😇
@brightonbelle FD800
@at FD800
@funshipfreddie
@merry🍎
@molij
@excelsior12309
@stitchincarol WFD
2nd Post – Day 30
Pocket List – Day 30 😇
@brightonbelle FD800
@at FD800
@funshipfreddie
@merry🍎
@molij
@excelsior12309
