Weekly Post 25/01/15 - 31/01/15
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MallowBrain wrote: »Well I failed and had too many cals, going to change this fasting day to Wednesday! Thanks for the tips, I'll be ready when Wednesday comes!!!
Keep trying @MallowBrain. It will get easier. Remind yourself you can plan for and eat kebab meat any non-fast day you want.
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Not sure when I will fast this week. Seems to be a reason to eat out almost every day.
Will check back in when I have figured out my life.
@thecarbmonster - love your weight graveyard. May I take a few plots in it for myself?
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see you then!0
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I'm hoping to do a back to back fast tomorrow and Wed. I have a leaving lunch on Thurs, which would be my normal fast day. Good luck everyone.0
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Today was fast day for me, the first of my second week on 5:2, so just my 3rd fast day ever. Still a lot to learn, but already there have been two pleasant surprises:
1) I actually look forward to and enjoy fast days! Sure, I'm somewhat hungry, but not much. And the extra time more than makes up for it. I am not an early bird, so the extra 20-30 minutes I can sleep in are heaven. Likewise, working through lunch hour means less grading or planning to do after school.
2) I haven't been thrown by day variety: My first FD was a day off, but the free time didn't turn into snack time. The second FD was a very busy work day with long meetings at the end. But pacing my "lunch" meant I wasn't any hungrier than usual end of day. Third FD, today, was an all-day offsite meeting. Lots of sitting, surrounded by plates of muffins and fruit in the morning and bowls of chocolate in the afternoon. It was pretty easy to resist.
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Thanks Snaps!
Tomorrow will be a fast day. I need to stay strong as today I ended up around 2,200 calories.
Tracking all calories as honestly as possible and it seems to be the key to keeping me on track.
Good luck all!
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That's a very good point. Regular dieters are on a relentless treadmill of misery and we're just one day away from pudding at any time, so generally hopeful and positive. Hadn't thought of it like that. Hiya smallstuff - we're going to have to push each other through mon,wed, fri! Enjoy what's left of the weekend everyone.
"One day away from pudding" - that made me laugh out loud for the first time in days - thanks lulu!
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First ever fast day for me today so I'm feeling a bit apprehensive! Almost on high alert for hungry feelings, which can't be a good thing. Thankfully it looks like a busy day at work so that should keep me distracted. Any tips and encouragement welcome!!0
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Hi, new to the group but experienced faster. I definitely use the one day away from pudding mantra
I am fasting today and thurs this week but it changes depending on what shift I'm on. I still count on food days cos otherwise I would scoff packets of choccie biscuits (I sometimes plan for that so I don't get deprived) 0 -
good luck razalar on your first fast - it is a bit scary, but you'll get there! hiya calorina.0
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Stuck in the house all day because of a blizzard. I scheduled a fasting day today. Not sure how easy this will be as I'm stuck in the house. Feeling determined!0
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Yesterday's fast day felt pretty good. On my way home last evening I was marveling at the fact that I had eaten so few calories and still didn't feel overly hungry. When I got home my husband had bought some Veggie Chips and wanted me to try them. Unfortunately I did! Although I didn't go over too much, I still need to reign it in and not give in to those impulses. Next fast day is Thursday. Good luck all!0
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It's 18h30 - first fast of the week is in the bag. Went well until now. Even got in a brisk walk of over an hour through the snow with the horse I normally ride.0
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Just got home from SoCal (San Diego). Ate too much pie. At least there is no Cocos in VA! Time to get back in the groove. Did get 80 miles of cycling in while I was there...which is 80 I would not have gotten here. Will fast at least one day this week...then back to 2 next week.0
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Hi everybody! First fast day of the week. After reading a number of posts on the topic I have decided to squeeze my fast day calories into the end of the day. Love being able to eat an almost normal dinner with the family. Drinking lots of tea an water in the mean time.0
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First ever fast day for me today so I'm feeling a bit apprehensive! Almost on high alert for hungry feelings, which can't be a good thing. Thankfully it looks like a busy day at work so that should keep me distracted. Any tips and encouragement welcome!!
Tip 1: Remember that as long as you get plenty fluids you can go with out food for a looong time. So you won't die.
Tip 2: Put things into your day you look forward to, i.e. a movie, a book, a cup of your favorite tea, a long, hot bath. Plan for some good things so your fast day doesn't feel like punishment but a time of rest from meal planning and eating.
Tip 3: Remember you're "just one day away from pudding at any time". (thx @lulu1066!).
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Tip 4: If you are some one that loves food...make fast day meals tasty, colorful and spicey. Even 500cals can be delcious!0
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I love food!! (ex-chef). 20:30 here and just finished my first fast day of the week - saved all my calories for a really tasty dinner. This works well for me as my husband and I have the same food, I just give him more carbs (red potatoes today). Next fast day scheduled for Thursday.0
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Tip 4: If you are some one that loves food...make fast day meals tasty, colorful and spicey. Even 500cals can be delcious!
Agree! And adding one encouragement - it does get easier and more rewarding as the weeks go by. You will find your relationship with food start to change and that is when it gets really exciting!
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This is my first time posting here (hi!) but I do at least one day a week of fasting. And I can't do the "cram all your calories into the end of the day" thing. I usually make a green smoothie and sip on that through the morning. And then munch on carrots or cucumbers for the afternoon. Egg whites and spinach/veggies for dinner. Today I wasn't super hungry when I woke up but I had an apple to kick things off. Is the 5:2 supposed to not include lots of fruits and veggies (emphasis on veggies)?0
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smithiekat wrote: »This is my first time posting here (hi!) but I do at least one day a week of fasting. And I can't do the "cram all your calories into the end of the day" thing. I usually make a green smoothie and sip on that through the morning. And then munch on carrots or cucumbers for the afternoon. Egg whites and spinach/veggies for dinner. Today I wasn't super hungry when I woke up but I had an apple to kick things off. Is the 5:2 supposed to not include lots of fruits and veggies (emphasis on veggies)?
The basic premise is that you can eat whatever you want as long as you eat 1/4 of your TDEE calories for two days and at your TDEE for 5 days, for losing weight. Maintenance is 6:1.
Now, IMHO, I am doing my body a favor if I eat foods that are healthy for it but the 5:2 plan has no food restrictions or recommendations attached to it that I am aware of.0 -
smithiekat wrote: »Is the 5:2 supposed to not include lots of fruits and veggies (emphasis on veggies)?
Where did you find this?? I'd be lost without them ;-) I eat loads of veggies on fast days. I limit the fruits a little, because they tend to be higher in cals. Berries are great though. And I add lean protein sources. That is my recipe for my fast days.
I save the grain carbs and other treats for non fast days because of their higher cal density.
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Hello, ive just started fasting so looking for company really!
Im doing 6:1 for now (and it went very well) and last week i managed a day at 750 cals as well as my FD.
I might try another fast day on thursday again. My problem is the weekend... Everytime there is a social event i tend not to care as im busy chatting etc... But when i do the math afterwards... Ouch!!! Especially wine...
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Please feel free to add me as a friend too 0
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Wow made it through my first fast day yesterday. Couple of tweaks to do, but I made it! I thought my stomach would eat itself, but I ignored it as much as I could. Feeling good today little hungry, but I sure I can fast again tomorrow.0
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Fast day today. I opened my fridge to prepare my carrots and they were rubber. I'm lost without my crunchy carrots on fastday.
I ended with around 700 cal's.
Need to buy carrots!!!
I love to read everyone's post, though I'm not great at replying. It's all so helpful and hopeful!!! 0 -
Third fasted Tuesday yesterday, I have found that if I do not have carbohydrate on a fast day I do not get hunger pangs. Then go for a walk at midday, for distraction.0
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Just finished my back=to=back low carb experiment, and I'm feeling fine!
Does anyone know on the "What Diet For You approach what the daily carb level was? I know they were allowed up to 800 calories.0
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