Hello, New here! Today is my first fast day. I've been doing Keto since January 1st. I've lost and gained 20 lbs during that time span. I'm 40 w/ PCOS. I've been dieting since I was 10 years old. I'm hoping the 5:2 diet is something that finally works for me!

Welcome @Quiche867! We are glad you are joining us. I hope that you like 5:2.

Thanks @KateNkognito! Weekend was nice and day off was great! We went to the beach yesterday and we are glad we did because it ended up being one of the best days of the summer!

Yesterday was a Light Day for me too. It went well. We prepped our salads and took them with us to the beach! Hit the gym in the AM. Was nice to beat the after work rush!

Good for you Kate. I gave up soda years ago myself. Yes, my guy is in the same boat. He likes his fizz and was a big Diet Soda guy. How about some seltzer? We love them! Most weeks they are on sale in the super market for $1 or less in the 1 litre or you can buy cans. The big ones work better for us, space wise. They have great flavors and most that I find have no sodium. Those are nice and there are some great flavors! Lemon, lime, cranberry lime, black cherry, raspberry, and plain are some of the flavors that are in heavy rotation in our house. The brand we buy are mostly Polar or Stop and Shop - our super market brand. But so many make them - Schwepps, Canada Dry, etc. etc. Good stuff!

Hope you are having a good one. Lunch outside today for me. Sunny and a little more humid than yesterday but we need to enjoy these summer days while we have them!

Chat soon!

Oh lol kate! Yes, you'll be busy!! Good luck! And congrats on your loss! Don't forget about coleslaw!! Cheap & already shredded in a bag.... very filling and big on crunchy texture to make you feel like you're eating more than salad!!! I love adding a peanut dressing then top with green onions, sriracha and grilled chicken or whatever protein. Also great in a wrap too! 1200 is low, but that's what I did to lose my weight... check Pinterest for 200 cal ideas

Welcome to @Quiche867 ! Hope your first fast day was successful! Let us know how your day went.

Meghan glad you're enjoying the beach so often, sounds lovely! I haven't actually sat at our beaches in ages even though I'm surrounded by them... you are reminding me how lucky I am!

Kate I gave up club soda because of the sodium and I swear I lost about 10 lbs just from that alone!! I started just having icy cold water with fresh mint or lemon or even cucumber, and sometimes a combination of all that or other fruits. It's a great way to get full and hydrated. Also unsweetened almond milk is a great alternative too if you need more substance. After I got use to making my own flavored water I found I just didn't need the fizzy stuff anymore.

I was out for dinner ( yes, again) last night but I opted for the spinach salad! So delish!! With fresh warm crispy bacon and a full sliced hard boiled egg with mushrooms and the most delicious dressing called mimosa dressing .... not sure calorie wise, but with one glass of Pinot Grigio, I think I did ok!

I'm fasting today! Who's with me????
Although now I feel like a quiche....

Good morning everybody!

Yesterday went well. Sat outside for lunch which was lovely! Today is a little more humid and overcast but can't complain.

As far as the sodium in seltzer, I find that most of the ones I buy don't have any - so check your labels! Good point, @mamainthekitchen

For low calorie meals I love Pinterest too! Lots of good stuff on there.

Glad your first day went well, @quiche867 As far as calories a day, on non light days, I found that if I acted like I was trying to lose weight regularly using MFP's recommendation (or a variation of) that the weight would come off a little quicker. But, you need to do what works best for you and what fits your lifestyle. I am currently at 1350 calories on non light days. I exercise six days a week doing cardio and I am trying to lose pretty aggressively (if possible). I still have around 40 pounds or so to go. With that being said, I do cheat meals on Friday and Saturday nights - otherwise I pretty much stay at 1350 or 500. HTH.

Oh I've just blown it the last couple of days! No fast for me.... I'll try tomorrow

Good job to those who've been successful this week! Yikes! Gotta get back on track pronto!

Good morning all!
Kate, you are too funny! Great, thought that site might help you with your meal planning and calorie goal.
I know what you mean. I am 5' 4", so on the shorter side and my "cup" size has shrunk due to my weight loss. LOL
I am happy to report that my smaller sized pants are fitting well! Still have to try some more stuff on to see where I am at. It is a nice feeling to "shop in my closet" and find stuff that fits. Back in the summer of 2014 I had gotten down to my lowest weight before I had surgery in May of 2015 and started gaining... Maybe ten pounds less of where I am at now. After that, then I'll be rolling!
Okay I'll stop babbling. Yesterday went pretty well. My guy had lunch out with his Dad yesterday and wasn't that hungry last night for dinner after the gym. So we ate left overs for dinner which I don't know if that was a good thing or not. Might a been a bit salty. Guess we'll find out tomorrow AM for weight in. In the mean time. Waterrrrrr!
Today is light day. Looking forward to my salad already! Good luck with your fasts.
Hang in there mama. You'll get rolling again. Like Kate said - look at the bright side. Life is too short.
Hope you are doing well Quiche!
No gym tonight. Going to get my hair cut and highlighted after work. Still growing this hair long for the past year (until it drives me nuts and I cut it off). So far so good.

Hi people!

Well so far so good today.... meaning I haven't gone overboard today!

Gotta love having new clothes from your own closet Meghan!! I loved that, even got a few things from my daughter too!

It's hot here, well more muggy so feeling kinda gross... and when ya feel gross ya don't care.... just a stupid vicious cycle! Had an early morning walk by the ocean and that was the best part of the day! House cleaning with my glasses on too;)

Happy Friday!!

Oh wow Quiche!? 3 lbs down that's really good... and a great incentive to stick with it! I love hearing how new people are doing!! It just kicks me back in time to when I was more motivated instead of this doldrums of maintenance...

I just had first meal and enjoyed a huge chefs salad @ 419 cals! I also plan on some tea this afternoon to help curb dinner. Tomorrow is going to be a salmon BBQ! No alcohol this weekend!

Well I was so full from my salad earlier that I just had a little cooked chicken (marinated in garlic & lemon) and steamed green beans for dinner! Finishing the day at 807 cals.... not a fast but I'll take it!

Have a great weekend everyone!