Week 1 progress: how are you all getting on?
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Well done to everyone on completing the first week. I'm looking forward to week 2! I find that day after fasting I'm less hungry too. Maybe because my stomach has shrunk? Whatever the cause it really helps!0
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Sunday I was craving sweets so I allowed myself some ice cream but then that caused the insulin spike thing that happens and I wanted more, so I had popcycles. I ended up going over my calories by about 500. However, I still lost weight. I think the Zumba on Saturday really helps speed up the metobolism
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Sunday I was craving sweets so I allowed myself some ice cream but then that caused the insulin spike thing that happens and I wanted more, so I had popcycles. I ended up going over my calories by about 500. However, I still lost weight. I think the Zumba on Saturday really helps speed up the metobolism
Well done for the zumba. I need to try that! I am definitely the same. just a taste of sugar and its all downhill. I'm hoping this weeks challenge will help me with that as I won't snack in the evenings (when it would go straight on as fat) hoping for a good loss at the weekend!!0 -
Hi Girls!
Ya know, perhaps you/we can all HALF our cakes and eat it too
When the sugar "demon" comes a calling...why not have some of God's Goodies/Candy? Like Berries and fruit. I NEVER used to like berries. Now I have organic (as much as possible) berries almost everyday. Now I LOVE blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and especially blueberries. I LOVE eating them by themselves, but you can also add ALL kinds of other yummy fruit to kick that craving to the place where the sun will never shine. Melons are sooooo filling and yummy. A banana--super sweet and filled with good things. Apples---grapes, mangoes--alone, in protein shakes, greek yogurt, oatmeal.
Also check this out too:
http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/what-do-your-food-cravings-really-mean/
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/13-ways-to-fight-sugar-cravings0 -
Started 2nd fast today at noon will end tomorrow at noon. I find it easier this way. So I plan on having protein drinks, yogurt, Chicken Soup, and tea which all amounts to about 500 in calories which will be split between today and tomorrow. I should not be hungry because of the protein. I CAN DO THIS! It will be a breeze:happy: 0
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My first couple of weeks have gone well! I had gone up 4 pounds prior to this challenge while on vacation, and I have lost that weight plus one more pound in the last two weeks.
I fasted this week on Sunday and Monday. I ate nothing. I find that I don't struggle with hunger as much when I tell myself that I am not going to eat at all. I drink loads of water and allow myself 2 -3 three cups of plain, black coffee. On my feast days, I eat what I like…yes, even the crappy stuff like chips and ice cream. I try to keep my calories below my TDEE. I am walking Monday through Friday four miles at a very brisk pace. So far, I have had a steady 2 (or more) pound loss each week, and I have been doing 5:2 since mid June of this year.
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I really don't think i could eat nothing for 2 days straight. I've done 2 fast days now with my 3rd tomorrow and i will weigh on Friday. We had a family bbq with lots of food and alcohol at the weekend so i hope i haven't blown it! The fast days are easier than i thought they would be, though not easy as i love food. The first day i felt a bit headachy and dizzy but the 2nd one i was fine and found i ate less the day after the fast than usual. I'm trying to stick to MFP guidelines of 1330 calories on non-fast days. Thanks to everyone for their comments on these pages, i find them really encouraging and motivating :flowerforyou: 0
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I lost 2.4 lbs this round. Today I complete fast day #2 at noon. If I can keep this up I will be at my goal weight by the end of the year and that is exciting to think about!0
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I really don't think i could eat nothing for 2 days straight. I've done 2 fast days now with my 3rd tomorrow and i will weigh on Friday. We had a family bbq with lots of food and alcohol at the weekend so i hope i haven't blown it! The fast days are easier than i thought they would be, though not easy as i love food. The first day i felt a bit headachy and dizzy but the 2nd one i was fine and found i ate less the day after the fast than usual. I'm trying to stick to MFP guidelines of 1330 calories on non-fast days. Thanks to everyone for their comments on these pages, i find them really encouraging and motivating :flowerforyou:
Tracy....that baby, that puppy
soooooooooooooooo cute, brings a smile seeing him/her.
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I lost 2.4 lbs this round. Today I complete fast day #2 at noon. If I can keep this up I will be at my goal weight by the end of the year and that is exciting to think about!
2.4 pounds is tremendous--you ROCK:drinker:0 -
Hey, thanks! Yes she is gorgeous! Her name is Summer and she's 6 months old
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I lost 2.4 lbs this round. Today I complete fast day #2 at noon. If I can keep this up I will be at my goal weight by the end of the year and that is exciting to think about!
Congrats - great work!0 -
I'm fasting today, just had green tea so far. I'm a little confused. Should i not eat all day and only have one meal for 500 calories? Will it affect my weightloss if i spread them throughout the day?0
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I'm fasting today, just had green tea so far. I'm a little confused. Should i not eat all day and only have one meal for 500 calories? Will it affect my weightloss if i spread them throughout the day?
It is up to you and depends what feels the easiest. The studies show that leaving the longest amount of time without eating is the most effective. So that would mean 1 meal a day, but the difference in weight loss is minimal to be honest and it is all about finding a way that you can do longterm. Just eating 1 meal is difficult, so don't worry about it too much. Find whatever works for you.
Well done to all the losses! I'm hoping for a pound or more at the weekend!0 -
Thanks Lizz. I still haven't eaten yet, thought i'd leave it until i absolutely had to eat something. Just shows i eat according to the time, breakfast time, lunch-time etc rather than due to hunger.0
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Thanks Lizz. I still haven't eaten yet, thought i'd leave it until i absolutely had to eat something. Just shows i eat according to the time, breakfast time, lunch-time etc rather than due to hunger.
Me too! I'll find absolutely any excuse to eat. I've realised that on Fast Days if I cut out breakfast then I save on those extra calories that I don't really want. Unless I go to the gym, in which case I need them! So I've tried that today and just had a satsuma and coffee and I'll wait until I'm properly hungry to eat later. Want to be nice and skinny for my weigh in tomorrow!0 -
I weighed in this morning. I lost 5lb and 1inch off my waist, in my first week! So pleased:happy: I know it will slow down now but was a great motivation boost!
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Hi all,
I'm having a fast day today and a friend decided she wanted to meet up - in itself not a problem. Then she suggested lunch at Wagamama which is one of my favourite places. Well, we went and I sat there and had nothing but sparkling mineral water!!! Feeling very smug right about now hehe. Just had to share it with you lovely people! x1 -
Yesterday was my first fast day and I stuck to 500 calories exactly!! I didnt have any breakfast.. for lunch I had a big bowl of porridge with raspberries and blueberries, a small apple in the afternoon and for tea I had veggie chilli with cauliflower rice! I was amazed how good a day it was!0
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Restarted this week! Anyone else out there?!
Progress at end of week one: 6lbs loss!0
