Day 3 UK NFD
Ha ha you might think differently about seagulls if you had them nesting in your chimney the chicks start squawking at around 4am at the mo 🐣@jaifaim 🤣
Rare treat DS27 is staying for a few weeks and is cooking for us tonight , so far a relaxed but not too damaging weekend , first August FD will be Monday
Have a good Saturday all
Steve- have fun with your new TV, do you have alot of trouble sleeping?
Dave- hope you do lose, it’s low for your height…
I didn’t sleep much last night, busy head as Jean says! So am having one of those days feeling tired & craving carbs! I was out at 6.30 for a walk with my friend & her dog, have done a big pile of ironing, we’ve put a new set of solar lights up now the shed roof is all done, I’ve ordered some bunting as well. Off to see mum shortly.
Day 3 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 231 lbs. Feeling slightly better, at least no fever today… I’ll save the fasting until at least Monday…
Steve I use Bluetooth headphones and you can use your phone as a remote control as well. Some TV’s you can put a usb drive in and record on it.You should also be able to cast from your phone to your telly, all depends on your phone. I’ve been doing 1500 calories instead of 1700 what MoreLife recommended because I was gaining weight. Will see what happens on Wednesday.
Nearly 2 months after his passing, and I still get teary when I see him on videos, or with his lovely wife, Dr. Claire. Last year I discovered him and his wonderful books and programs. I used to listen to “Just One Thing” during my daily walks. I can’t listen to them now, because it still hurts, like we all lost our friend, even though few of us can actually claim that title. I hope his family is getting through this now, and happy Claire is moving forward with their great work.
Day 3 – Ireland – NFD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
155.2lbs
I’m up and heading out on my bike but a quick post. Up exactly 2lbs after a lovely dinner out last night and 3 drinks… so @snowflake56 see how easy that happens… but it’s temporary 👍 I’d love to say i did this in the interest of research 😂 but nope… I let the good times roll as first catch up in a year with these pals.. 💕 I don’t like magpies either… they are brutes.. I do love seagulls but some of ours are becoming giants and bullies as people feed them at the harbour so we are creating a problem where there wasn’t one.. and then we complain about the poor birds..
@bert1802 I went looking for the sound wave video last night… I don’t think I found the one you heard as this one was 1 hr long… it worked at putting me back to sleep.. we’ll see for the weight. 😁
Hi @metatauta – good to see you… hi everyone else! Have a great day!
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Day 3 UK FD 90.1 kg
Feeling a bit better today, hopefully I will manage a walk. Ate quite a bit yesterday but feel less bloated. I am glad it isn’t going to be as hot today.
Day 3, Germany, NFD
@jaifaim I’m not very fond of magpies, two years ago they found the blackbird nest in the wisteria and killed all 5 small ones, the second breeding didn’t end well either, the magpies destroyed the four eggs. We removed the wisteria, last year the blackbirds built their nest on the woodstack and the nine young ones survived. This year they made built nest in the ilex but we don’t know how many young ones they had as we didn’t look into the nest. Enjoy your nights out and the cycling!
@funshipfreddie I guess the loss was water weight and it was after a FD, today I’m up 300 g. Poor Boo Boo, but I’m sure she will adapt. Enjoy your trip!
@at I’m sure you enjoyed your dinner, where did you go to?
@molij No wonder you were shattered but it’s nice to have them near to your place, isn’t it?
@songbirdme Good to hear you’re enjoying your new house and well done on staying in maintenance!
Have a nice day everyone!
Days 1 and 2 – USA/TN – CD
Since I began August at 145 lbs. after a sodium-laced meal, I only lost 1 lb. today, and I’m hoping to get back down to the 141 range within a week.
Good morning everyone,
Still cold and grey here, but preferable to being hot and wildfirey so I am just muttering under my breath.
Cali, hooray for getting back on track. Yes those evening nibbles are a trick. We are so tired that they are hard to resist. All power to you managing to avoid them. Does brushing your teeth after your evening meal help?
Neil, haha I bet your active growing family eats most of the food before it even gets into the freezer!
I have been busy with grandchildren, my favourite thing, but not good for my ME/CFS so a) very glad my freezer hadn’t been completely cleared, and b) didn’t manage to make those veggie pies. Not much left in fridge or freezer now. (But now I think about it, still good for a few more days!)
I am feeling a bit better this morning and hope I can do a good shop and lots of cooking over the next few days. I will start making plans (such a pleasurable thing to do). And Neil, I so agree, those staple vegetables are still a good price most of the time.
Best of wishes for those driving lessons. Different people have SUCH different learning styles. I was not a natural driver, but got there in the end, so fellow feeling if your son is like me.
SuzyQ I think weighing monthly is a really great thing to do. And 1kg is excellent. Picture a kg of fat, gone forever (hopefully) and gone from your waist is absolutely the best.
Fast weight loss usually leads to fast regaining the weight. Let it come off slowly and give your brain/hormones etc the chance to adjust and understand this is your new weight.
As Thin said, this time of having fast days allows you to compare your ‘normal’ eating days and make adjustments so there is not so much excess and to slowly build in some good habits. 5:2 gives you time to do that.
With 5:2 I lost 1kg a month, so after 15 months I was nicely down at the lower end of my healthy weight range. And I got happier each month!
My weight did slowly sneak back up (several kilos), even though I thought I was doing good maintenance, so I did have to keep my eye on my waist. I find scales problematic (demonic), so I just measure my waist, and find that is the best way for me.
It still tries to sneak back up, but is more and more tractable.
Touch wood and whistle.
Thin, I love what you wrote about 5:2 and how it helps our knowledge and shapes our practices.
And I had a good laugh at the ‘Mrs. Collins’ anecdote.
Gday, what a good example this little group is of different ways to keep track of our weight. I’m the opposite extreme from you, but we have each found what works for us.
Best wishes everyone, I hope it is a good weekend.
Day 2 – Ireland – NFD 🚫 ✅ 🚶🏽♀️ 🌾
153.2lbs
Happy Friday all! A bank holiday here! Whoop whoop 😁 two nights out planned, two cycles planned (one for charity and a long one) and otherwise just relaxing…
Welcome home @flourbaby – it’s great to have you back with us. We missed you but it sound like you had a fabulous holiday and now exciting times ahead for you! 🏡
@funshipfreddie I can feel your guilt 🥲 Hzve a brilliant time away – she will be fine 💕 🐱
@fatrabbit – what a trek! Hope you are hydrating today and get some electrolytes into you…
@snowflake56 I love blackbirds… we have lots at my home place. Not so many at mine… more seagulls, magpies and starlings …
Hurrah on the drop 👏
@excelsior12309 hope you got all your shores done and today is an easier day for you!
@bert1802 I must look up the sound wave video… god wouldn’t that be great! Cutting out snacks is such a result! Bravo… I have cut most out although I noticed today I was particularly tired… so reached for some chocolate.. very unlike me these days… and I have dinner out tonight! I must not have desert!
Consistency is key @brightonbelle ⭐️ I’m with you on that. I haven’t worked out yet if one or two FDs a week will keep me in my happy zone.
@northgeorgia sorry to hear you are not well.
@at great to have you back with tales of lovely lakes walks and Michelin restos 💕💕 I do hope your sciatica improves… I suffer with it from time to time… consistency with cycling helps to keep it at bay… must be the position on the bike and the stretch of the legs… 🚴 Well hello @songbird me!!! How wonderful for you to swing in to say hi! Happy new home to you 🏡 – we love your check ins.
@molij – isn’t it incredible how quickly we can tidy when we have to 😂 like @funshipfreddie I did think.. 6 under 10 – and you want to be nearer 🤣 but…. I do understand… I loved back from France because all our gang (nieces and nephews) were growing up and I felt very far away… they are all in their 20s now and we all have a great relationship so don’t regret the move for a minute.
@stitchincarol – looking forward to hearing all about your vacation.. if feels like you have been gone for quite some time not lovely to have your check ins as you travel.
@merryapple – whoo hoo an elusive whoosh! Bravissimo ⭐️
Ok…so late to post, will be late to the party I’m due at… happy weekend. . There will be typos… I apologise.. but must rush.
Hoping to be a long weekend warrior by the way.. 🏹
Small changes, big results 🥇
Onward and downward ⬇️
We rise by lifting others 💕
Good afternoon all
It’s been a very overcast day here but stayed quite dry and even though it’s noticeably cooler than late it’s still a very pleasant temperature.
My new tv arrived this afternoon so have been having fun trying to set it up still not convinced the picture is quite right but we will see get there.
It doesn’t have a headphone Jack so looks like I’m going to need to invest in some bluetooth headphones for those times insomnia decides to hit.
Enjoy the rest of the day and have a great weekend folks just incase I’m too busy playing with my new toy lol.
Day 2 North Wales 🏴 NFD
Good fast day yesterday. Woke up with a shock this morning to find out that my daughter and family would be arriving for breakfast in an hour. I had no milk or bread. I thought she was arriving this afternoon. I have never tidied up so fast 😂. Managed to fly to the shops and pick up the essentials before they arrived. I have given them breakfast and lunch, made biscuits with one of the grandchildren and cuddled the baby to sleep. They have now gone to their holiday cottage to meet the rest of the family. I am shattered.
@songbirdme hi to you too, your pool sounds fabulous.
@at enjoy your meal out at the Michelin Star restaurant. I bet it will be fabulous. Who is the chef there?
@northgeorgia sorry to hear you are still not well. Good weight loss though.
@brightonbelle I am joining you on the back to basics 💪
@ funshipfreddie why has your cat been incarcerated? I definitely want to spend more time with the grandchildren. I love doing things with them, but it is nice to give them back 😜
@fatrabbit hopefully the cooler air today is helping. I too do not like it too hot.
@merryapple the puppy was found after 2 days and nights on its own. A farmer found it in a field quite close to a busy dual carriageway. She is so lucky to get her back. The puppy is really healthy and does not seem to be suffering any ill affects.
@stitchincarol hope you have had a good journey home.
Have a good day everyone.
Bowls was hot again, going to speedway tonight so should be cooler there. Only had a skinny chew today and 3 chips of tea. Will see what I’m like when I get home from speedway tonight.
I stayed the same this week too … We are trying to get our shed roof refelted today, it’s a really big shed, hubby has propped it up inside as he’s had to crawl about on the roof, had to hack down a mountain of buddleia from next door’s garden first as it had grown over the top. Very hot here again, but it seems to be either roasting or rain & can’t do it in the wet obviously!
Been hungry after yesterday but I think we’re burning a few calories so not going to worry!
Have a good weekend everyone 🥰
Day 2 – NW IL NFD
Just popping in to give you all a greeting and say yes, I am alive and well! Still keeping at my high maintenance of 163# and thrilled to be able to say that. I’m one of those old-timers back from #coda and 2016 when I began 5:2 and lost 40 pounds.
We are comfortably in our new house and the swimming pool hubby wanted is finished! It’s a big in-ground joy for everyone. Now very ready for the landscaping to begin on Monday to get rid of the mud and large weeds that have grown up all over. (Well everywhere that building trucks or machines haven’t packed down….)
Sending my best wishes to you all! Gwynne
Day 2 – UK – NFD
Yesterday’s FD800 was a successful one – today will be a OMAD as OH and I are having a special meal out at one of Michelin Star restaurants – no special reason just wanted to have a nice meal out
Walk with my regular walking group today – took it slow and 🤞sciatica pain feeling under control
Back home and a quick log on for accountability before I head out again, this time for a pedicure 🦶 so a bit of pampering
A good week and hoping for more next week – ” Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now.
Day 2 – USA/GA – NFD
Weigh-in: 230 lbs. Had an OMAD yesterday with the remaining stewed veggies/ground turkey my mom had, alongside a salad and a couple slices of cantaloupe. I think sickness increases metabolism; I lost a little over 3 lbs during a sleepless night; sleepless due to congestion and a runny nose…getting into bed late after having taken my mom to a sleep apnea study center to renew her CPAP machine. I would take a day off work, but unfortunately, I’ve been planning a workshop for a month and it’s too late to cancel. Hopefully, I can cancel my dentist appointment this afternoon and just go home and REST!!! Not sure why it didn’t occur to me yesterday.
Anyway, here’s to next week 🙂
Day 2 UK NFD
Plan for this month – back to basics 2 >500 cal FDs a week but work on the NFDs , just try to be consistent 💪
Sarah we seen what I would call a marching band in Cardiff called The Samba Ants. They were good. Yes Jean is going to be another hot day for bowls but it’s better than rain. I’ll get my sun cream on. And it’s cooler wearing shorts. I’ll get weighed on Wednesday.
Day 2, London, UK, NFD
Another day on my training course, another chicken salad!
It’s a quick one from me today, but it’s good to be back for this challenge and tomorrow will be my first FD in a while, which I’m also looking forward to, it sounds strange but my body needs a break from the excesses which have become routine!!
I would love to move in tomorrow, but I really need the blue bedroom and red dining room painted, then to have the house professionally cleaned before I move all my stuff. I’m hoping I’ll be in by the 18th.🤞🏽🙏🏼🤞🏽🙏🏼
Right, 20mins to get a coffee and review the info from yesterday, which went in one ear and swiftly out the other!!!🤭🤣🤣
“Eating breakfast breaks the fast. Skipping breakfast breaks the fat.” ~ Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Day 2 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – NFD 70.2 kg
My moggie has been incarcerated. I felt so guilty. She’s been there several times, but it doesn’t get any easier – for either of us. She refused to get out of the carrier after I opened it. There was a noisy old Siamese cat close by, which didn’t help, so Carol-the cat-lady said, “oh just leave her, she’ll be fine” 😿
@flourbaby – you’re back! 👏
@molij – 6 grandchildren under 10?! Are you sure you want to move closer? 🤣
@bert1802 – I’d never heard of that – sound waves to lose weight – but from what I’ve just read it looks like it can really work 🤔
@merryapple – wow? Well done on the whoosh! 🥳️ You’ll have to revise your August goal now! I had a mini-whoosh & I’m down 0.6 kg.
@snowflake56 – congrats to you too; 2.2 kg down in two days?! 🎯
@fatrabbit – crikey, 6 hours?! Take it easy! Exercise is great for the health benefits, & for helping to keep weight off. But it’s the fasting that works the magic. But you accomplished your FD! Poco a poco. Feel better soon 🤗
@stitchincarol – have a safe trip home. It’s my turn now…🚗
Happy Fri-yay! 🍹
Day 2 UK NFD
90.4kg.
I just about hung onto the fast day yesterday by telling myself I can eat tomorrow but now I feel full and bloated and not the slightest bit hungry. Heat really doesn’t agree with me, even tame UK heat. I think I am still feeling the effect of stupidly walking too far on Sunday so I didn’t get back before it warmed up. I ended up being out for six hours walking an average of 2 km per hour. I planned on half the distance but it turned out my friend couldn’t collect me and I had to walk back as well. Or rather hobble back with about six stops to lie down on the grass to get some feeling back in my feet!! I haven’t felt well since:(
Morning All..
A very hot day again 26 expected…
We will walk early again…
I have stayed the same this week… push on and get through it….
Dave..
It’s far too hot doing bowls in this weather especially for us oldies…our boules pitch is a sun trap at the best of times just too dangerous to play..
SarahVK…
Enjoy the samba band on Saturday it sounds very different.. hope the weather is kind…( being ignorant.. is that with oil drums?? )
Hedgehog..
Well done on your liquid fast..
Have a good day everyone..
Jean x
Day 2, Germany, NFD
@merryapple I’m glad you feel better again. The small blackbirds are adorable, we also have small song thrushes and blue tits at the moment. The small ones are being feds for a while by their parents. They all come to take a bath on the terrace. You do have clever birds, what kind of bird is hollowing out your grapefruits?
@molij Did they find the puppy? How is your husbands Covid test result? My BP derails on a regular basis. I still take extra medication and I hope a bit of weight loss will stabilize my BP at a lower level.
@flourbaby When can you move in? We have a red dining room and we love it, but we know it’s not for everyone.
@stitchincarol Have a save journey home!
@jaifaim You were right, the higher weight was just temporary, I’m down 2.2 kg in two days.
Have a nice day everyone!
Day 2 NZ NFD 70kg 🏃♀️
I’ve had a wee bit of a woosh but let’s see if it sticks😯
I’m feeling much brighter today but still have a headache… I walked gently up the maunga with two Westies this morning for some fresh air and company.
Intro: I’m 66F, an RN with a FA degree and look after my DH’s art estate. My 16yr old Westie🐻❄️Macintosh ‘crossed the rainbow bridge’ several months ago. My 2023 new year’s resolution was to do 5:2 after a semi successful go at it in 2018. Here I am at the magic number I picked for myself back when I weighed 93kg. I have decided I need to go below it and aim for around 66kg to construct my maintenance parameters so I can stay below 70kg 4Eva!!
Thanks @funshipfreddie for the introduction and @jaifaim the welcome!!
@at I noticed you were filling in the sheet. I’m sorry to hear about your sciatica. That’s so disappointing when you put so much effort into your fitness… but that fitness will help you to recover too.
@stitchincarol Enjoy doing NOTHING!!!!
@molij Was the puppy found?? I agree with you about staying with the forum. I for one do not want to regain any weight especially as I’ve dispatched all my large clothes!!!
@flourbaby Fabulous that you’re a home owner and you’re here to supervise any home improvements!! At least you know the loo is working!!!
@excelsior12309 Great to hear you’re off to a good start!!
@northgeorgia Oh no!! Save up that new found confidence for when you feel 100% again!!
@brightonbelle Take care, rest up and eat well!!
@snowflake56 That is so sweet. I hope your blackbird found a worm!! I have grapefruit on my tree at the moment and have noticed I am sharing them with some wee native birds. They are eating them out quite effectively and leaving the hollowed out shell hanging. I do need to make some marmalade though!!
@fatrabbit Welcome back!!! I have added your name to the sheet if you would like to use it. Where do you live in the UK?
@ccco Great to hear about your birthday present to yourself and I’m sure you can find another 🎁 too!!
@bert1802 I hope your ducks are going to blitz those squirrels!!
Have a great start to the month everyone!!
There are no Friday Fasters today so no pocket list required!
Day 1……Florida……CD
Happy August, my friends!
Not a bad day today I did a CD with calories just under 1200. I was hoping to do a FD tomorrow but DH wants pizza. So, I’m going to go with the FD on Saturday.
I did notice one thing over the month of July, I have pretty much cut out all my snacking. So, I’m going to count that as a non scale victory!
As of this morning, my weight for the month of Aug starts at 180.6. According to My fitness pal, if I keep just doing my 16:8 and staying under 1250, I’ll weight 174 in 5 weeks. I guess I’ll just weight and see….
Keeping up with my water in take, I haven’t yet hit the 90 ounce I’m supposed to have according to my weight, but I am hitting roughly 60 ounce per day with only hitting 80 once. Progress!
About a week ago, I found this 10 min. sound wave video that suppose to help you lose weight. I guess these sounds generate sound waves at a particular frequency that signals your body to release unwanted pounds. Any one ever tried this?
I think I’m going to keep using it, even if I don’t lose weight because it does help me turn my brain off long enough to fall asleep and not wake up 30 min later.
Okay…. DH is wanting my attention… so I’m off!
Good evening,Chloe as just started whining 🤪😁she wants some chews.She does this every night.If we ignore her it gets louder and louder. She’s like a taking dog😁. It’s still warm got the fan on.
Suzy don’t get discouraged with the weight loss showing on the scales. Weighing once a month is not an ideal tracking method because our weight can vary greatly from day to day so if you happen to weight on a day when you are holding excess water weight, or have eaten a lot of carbs in the few days prior, then the result won’t be pleasing.
A more accurate way is to measure each day is to take a weekly average by adding up the daily totals and divide by 7. Keep track of your weekly totals and use that to gauge how your weight has fared as the weeks go by. I’ve been using this method for over 8 years, although I use Fitbit scales and the app so it’s logged electronically on the app as well as automatically calculating my BMI, body fat ratio etc.
The best way which you have already discovered is by body measurements, this provides the most accuracy. I do weekly measurements and it provides great insight into where the body will lose weight easily or not so easily. As we know we have absolutely no control over where on the body we will lose the weight, the body controls that 100% and every individual is different.
I suggest your headaches are due to low electrolytes. It wouldn’t be possible for you to have keto flu as you need to consume a diet of extremely low carb and absolutely no sugars at all. It can take anywhere from 2 days up to several weeks (everyone is different) of eating this way before the body even begins to creep into the low ketosis stage. 5:2 fasting doesn’t lend itself to keto unless you are extremely low carb, no sugar as a standard eating practice.
Suzy a bit of background on me FYI. I joined this forum just under 8 years ago when I started using 5:2 but over time I found the keto diet was more for me. I went from 84kg (from memory without looking at my records) down to 59kg. In the last 2 years I’ve put a little big back on when my husband passed away unexpectedly in 2022 but I’m back on track now and losing the last few kgs to get back to 59. In the last few years I’ve gained a Nutrition qualification and a Personal Trainer qualification and have opened my own gym, nutrition and weight management business.
Managed a liquid FD, yay!
Sarah- hope you were restrained in Waitrose?! The samba band sounds really interesting, hope it doesn’t rain & you have a good time!
Dave- that’s a worry, hope your bowling companion was okay…
Jean – aww, poor Charlie, being tired & grumpy, sounds like Xena!
Hemmy- nice if you can have veg from your neighbour! I’m getting lots of courgettes, but the beans are very slow this year. Hopefully I can harvest the potatoes this weekend if it doesn’t rain! Hope your soup was good…
Day 1 Weston, Missouri
We have nothing left on the vacation agenda, so we’re nursing our lattes and considering what we feel like doing between now and Friday early afternoon when we’re due home.
I’m looking forward to a normal routine again!
Thank you so much Hedgehogs 🙂
I will pop in often to see what you are all chatting about – until then I will just mention that I play in a Samba Band and we’re playing on Saturday in Brighton – it’s going to throw it down with rain – deep joy – just like last year!! hahaha
Wow Brads – FIVE STONE – that’s brilliant! My hubster already said (after four days) that I don’t look so swollen so that’s good – and then today he dragged me away from work into Waitrose before I’d had breakfast – idiot!!
Day 1 North Wales 🏴 FD
Sorry I am late posting today but it has been a very busy day again. I joined the challenges in 2018 and lost lots of weight. I kept it off for quite a long time but then the old habits came back and I put it all back. I had a very successful month last month and I am determined to get down to a good healthy weight by July next year. This time I must not leave this forum as it does help you keep on track especially when in the maintenance phase.
I am 68, mother of two daughters and step mum to a son. We have 6 adorable grandchildren all girls bar 1 and all under 10. The youngest is 4 months. I live in a beautiful part of North Wales which I love but I do want to move closer to family. I have managed to persuade my husband to think about it 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Determined to do my best this month but I have a few obstacles in the way. My daughter and her family are visiting for the week. They arrive tomorrow. In the middle of the month I am visiting my sister for 5 days. That will be a challenge as she doesn’t cook the healthiest of foods.
My name is not Moli that is the name of my dog. The J is the first letter of my surname.
@merryapple I do hope you feel better soon and your fast day goes well today.
@snowflake56 I hope you manage your get your blood pressure under control.
@fatrabbit welcome back. I returned last month.
@jaifaim well done for still being in maintenance
@brightonbelle I hope you feel better soon.
@northgeorgia I hope you feel better too.
@at sorry to hear about your sciatica flare up but glad you are feeling better.
@flourbaby you had an amazing July fabulous holiday and a house.
Have a brilliant August everyone. Together we are strong 💪
‘You have got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to bed with satisfaction’ George Lorimer
Pocket List – Day 1 🍒
@merry🍎
@molij
@snowflake56
@fatrabbit
@funshipfreddie
@at FD800 or CD
I’m with you Jean if I buy crusty bread it goes in no time my son is like a Tasmanian devil with it and so am I. It was so hot a bowls, the poor chap I played collapsed had to pick him up and sit him in the shade and give him water. He couldn’t carry on playing so I win the game by default,he got his 11 points. I thought will I have to do first aid on him, it’s been over a year since I did the quick first aid course.But fortunately he was ok. Could well be egg chips and beans, I’ve not had anything to eat today.
Afternoon All…
Walk time again.. Everything on the line and now dried from this mornings rain…
Charlie has just eaten 3.15 pm , rice and scrambled egg upset tummy again.
Fast day gone well.. been to dentist for checkup and hygienist so kept my mine off food.
Hedgehog..
Charlie was tired and a bit sulky too after his kennels day…
Good painting your fence mine needs doing too..
Shame on HS family, never mind..
Dave..
You and I too …I don’t know what to have to eat…
You will be fine at your Morelife…
Hemmy.,
I can’t buy granary bread .. I just eat it all 😂
Soup might be an idea tonight..???
Go and close my windows and doors again. Ready for walking…
Jean x
Day 1, London, UK, NFD
What a month July was!!! 2weeks of wine & pasta & wine & sun🥵 ………… & pasta in Italy, then …………………… I bought a house!!!🥳🥳🥳!!!
I got back from my hols on the 26th and completed on the 29th!!! Unfortunately the decorator I had booked to change the crazy red dining room to a subtle blue has let me down, so I haven’t moved anything other than a roll of toilet paper into the new house!!!
Glad to be here and huge thanks to @jaifaim for hosting us this month, I really need to whack the reset button with a mallet or perhaps a sledge hammer ……………………….it seems to be jammed!!!🙄😳🤭
@fatrabbit, good to see you back, sorry to hear you’ve had a tough time recently, have you moved from where you were to a village? Did your furry friends make the move too?? I’m absolutely positive you can repeat the fasting successes of the past ………………. Afterall it’s why I’m back here!!😁😁
@merryapple, I hope you feel better soon, what a rotten start to the challenge ……………….. but a FD under your belt already!!! Silver lining & all that!!!😉😉
I’m on a training course today & tomorrow, with a catered lunch. Chicken salad today & tomorrow will be the best choice before a Saturday FD I think! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Well, our tea break is over I’ll get back to the boardroom & try NOT to fall asleep!🤭🤭
Onwards & downwards folks!!!
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller
Good afternoon everyone.. A beautiful day again.. looks like thunderstorms are on the way though.
We had a lovely walk it was fresh at 8am there had been some rain..
I have made some chunky soup .. using up bits and bobs.. its so very tasty you can taste the goodness in it. So my meal this evening with some granary bread and fruit .
Sarah .. welcome Xx Its a good idea to report in here when you can.. It keeps you on track I feel sharing with like minded others
H H .. No I haven’t grown any veg at all this year .The neighbour gives me loads for watering while they are away.
Its a big plot here for one to tend lots of big old shrubs to keep trim . I do miss old Mum she was such a good worker lol.
Are you growing a lot this year.
Dave… Egg beans and a few chips is tasty filling and not bad on Calories.
Page had turned over..
Sym.. Steve Nana.. How is your day going so far. Take care all..
” Life is how you handle Plan B” Xxxx
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Afternoon!
Struggling with fasting today, I’m really hungry, a few things going wrong & I’m so cross with myself as I got stuck into jobs & forgot about ringing my HS family 😢 She has cancelled 2 weeks running because of clashing appointments, & wouldn’t be able to talk for long with the children off, but I still feel bad! Hubby is out, I’ve run out of fence stain, hoping his memory is better than mine & he picks some up, I’m waiting to get on & finish!
Dave- can’t beat a stir fry for a nice healthy but filling meal? What have you got at home or will you go shopping?
Day 1 – UK – FD800
Despite a not very controlled July I managed to lose 1.1kg so starting this month at 63.4kg and feeling optimistic
I had a bad July with a very painful flareup of Sciatica after a long car journey to London and back to see the Van Gogh Immersive Experience – feeling back to 90% after several sessions with an excellent physiotherapist and some ultrasound treatment.
I managed a successful FD800 yesterday and aiming for another today or at least a CD to start the month on a positive note
@jaifaim – thank you for setting up this month’s challenge
@merryapple – thank you for setting up the spreadsheet and for last month’s hosting….I was lurking in the background but just not in the right headspace to comment
@fatrabbit – I remember you……welcome back – Sorry to hear that you have had a lot of upheaval in your life recently – are you still running your rabbit 🐰 sanctuary??
@merryapple – what a shame – I do hope that you recover quickly from this viral infection
A little bit about me -66 and retired to the Lake District in 2013 and loving life here – Been 5:2-ing since 2016 – lost 22kg and found the lifestyle so easy until the last 2 years or so, since when I have struggled and have slowly been gaining some of that weight back…… Currently not happy at 63.4kgs and desperately wanting to get below 60kg once more!
My plan for August – to get back on track with doing 2 x FD a week, reducing wine drinking days to a maximum of 3 days per week and ensuring control on my NFDs – slowly building up my exercise levels this month after a recent bad flareup of sciatica
My personal motto is “If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. and when I started, I was desperately wishing to be where I am now” so joining the pocket list for support on my FD800/CD day
Pocket List – Day 1 🍒
@merry🍎
@molij
@snowflake56
@fatrabbit
@funshipfreddie
@at FD800 or CD
Day 1-No. VA USA-controlled eating day!
thanks to @merryapple for July hosting, and to @jaifaim for August !
Weight was good today after a fast, so that started things off on the right foot.
I will be able to talk more tomorrow, but have a 1/2 day out of the office to do all errands, housework, etc. so must scramble!
Despite a month of poor control and not a lot of FD I managed to end the month 1.1kg down so feeling inspired for August
See you all on the August Challenge
Thank you for the information
Day 1 – USA/GA – ?
Weigh-in: 233 lbs. My boss wanted me to go to lunch yesterday, so that abruptly ended the FD. After lunch, I got the sniffles. Still with me today, and from past experience, I can’t commit to fasting when I’ve got a respiratory ailment — it makes me sick to my stomach. Ugh. Happy August
Day 1 UK NFD
Giving my usual Thursday FD a miss as feeling slightly “delicate” after few days away
Thanks @jaifaim for Atomic August
I’m a 63F living on the south coast of England with DH .Been fasting on& off for 8 years with lots of success but also a few fails – I’m currently 10ish lbs over where I want to be
A health issue last year shook me and I now want to be at my healthiest and happiest version of my self and whilst I’d love to wave a magic wand and be there tomorrow, if it takes a year so be it , looking forward to our journey
Good morning everyone the sun is out again must be a record. Got to keep low today and hopefully tomorrow.I start back at MoreLife next Wednesday for monthly visits. Not feeling confident but will see how it goes. Don’t know what to have for tea tonight any suggestions?
Second post
Welcome back @fatrabbit!!! It is wonderful to have you back – I remember you well. I am so sorry that you have had such a difficult time of it recently but hopefully being back with us might help you to get back on track generally. 💕
@merryapple I hope you get some good rest and feel better soon. You poor thing! 💕
Day 1 – South Africa 🇿🇦 – FD
@jaifaim – you’re welcome; & thank you for setting up the Challenge.
@merryapple – oh no?! What a way to start the month?! But, silver lining. You’re starting the month under 71 kg 🎯
@fatrabbit – welcome back!
About me:- David, 62, originally from Manchester, England. Retired & living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Been 5:2-ing/IF-ing since 2014. I joined the Challenges in 2018. Currently maintaining at 70.8 kg. 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 on NFDs.
“I wish you a beautiful new month from the first day of this month to the last day.” ~ J. K. Rowling
Pocket List – Day 1 🍒
@merry🍎
@molij
@snowflake56
@fatrabbit
@funshipfreddie
Day 1, 2nd post
I wanted to work in the garden but one of the small blackbirds was taking a bath and a drink and is now sitting where I have to work begging and waiting for food. So I’m cleaning the attic windows instead.
@merryapple Just thought about your post. I hope you feel better soon!
@fatrabbit Welcome back!!! Are you still running the rabbit and guinea pig sanctuary?
@jaifaim Well done, you’re still in maintenance! I hope to join you in the near future.
Pocket List
@merry🍎
@molij
@snowflake56
@fatrabbit
Day 1 UK FD 89.8kg
I was here years ago when I successfully lost over 100lbs in a year. I never successfully managed maintenance and at first my weight crept up slowly until when my life got turned up side down six months ago it shot up again rapidly to over 200lbs:( My life is more settled again and I must do something about my weight again as it is having an impact on my ability to move so I am returning to what I know works. I now live in a village and am taking advantage of that by doing more walking in the beautiful countryside around here so I am combining the exercise from that with every other day fasting and using this site to keep me focused. It’s early days. I have done 2 successful fast days so far, with many more to come.
It’s good to see a number of familiar names from my previous time here. Waves:) I am really grateful to find the monthly challenges still going. Thanks to all the hosts:)
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