EmmaOnTrack Member

Thanks for making me smile. I know whatever happens I'll be fine...we've got it early, the Doc is confident it's nothing to worry about but just wants to check, so even in the worst case scenario I suspect I'm going to be a pretty straightforward fix. I'm just disappointed that the first thing I want to do when faced with…

Almost at feeding time on my 2nd fasting day in a row. Haven't done this before and so far it seems to be going well. I'm pretty much fine after 1pm as that's when I have all my food (2 meals and 2 snacks between then and 7pm). That will make 3 fasting days this week and I wont feel so guilty when I let things slide over…

@carbmonster - awesome job! You can so totally see your fantastic progress! Not weighing myself this month as an experiment but had another random compliment about my recent weightloss today so know I'm still doing ok. Going to try 4:3 this week as I have such big weekends (it's almost summer here and I can't stay away…

That's my take on it too. Usually do my 500cals over 40-42hrs but think I might start incorporating a mid-morning snack on the day after to keep me from wanting to murder everyone around me. That will still make it 37-38hrs "fasting".

I think I've been misunderstanding. When folks talk about "24 hour fast" or "40 hour fast", are they actually referring to no intake of calories over this time, or the period in which you eat your <500cals?

Loving the metamorphosis!

Right, I'm in...terrifying thought as it is to me right now. I've been doing 5:2 for almost 8 weeks and have been using the scale to track the weight fluctuations, but I KNOW it's working (even if some weeks I don't quite reach my lowest low again, the trend overall is downwards)...so perhaps it's just time to trust the…

*picks up jaw*. WOW! That's just incredible!

Stunning.

How wonderful! I personally don't understand the draw of the size zero...I'd look like I'd spent 2 months on Survivor if I was that small. Congrats on your amazing progress so far and for the size 12 win!!

Two people in two days (both of whom I've seen in the last month) asking if I've lost weight. Apparently I've finally reached that "other people than your husband notice" phase! Oh, and today I'm wearing a dress (comfortably) that I haven't been able to zip up in over 8 years. Yay!!!

It's just me being stubborn really. I don't eat breakfast (except for occasionally at the weekend) as I'm just not hungry...and like to try and stretch the fast out as long as possible. It's totally self inflicted as there's no reason whatsoever that I couldn't eat before 1pm after a fast...it's just a wee mental game I…

You guys are awesome. Thank you. :)

You are my new 5:2 pinup girl! I'm also 5"4 and am just starting my 8th week on 5:2...absolutely love it and your pics remind me I'm on the right track. 4kgs down, 2 to go! You look amazing.

Unless they are so far up their own *kitten* they can't see beyond their own lycra clad supremacy, then I can GUARANTEE that the folks who look at you at the gym are only full of incredibly admiration for you. The vast majority of us have been exactly where you are and know what guts it takes to do what you're doing. :)

I posted in the man forum too but my big NSV is fitting snuggly (but comfortably) into a pair of size 10 (US size 6) jeans for the first time in about 10 years. In fact, I am so in love with my new jeans that my face fell off (no idea what happened there)!

Today I slipped into a pair of new size 10 (US size 6) jeans for the first time in about 10yrs. I love them so much my face fell off!

I have to admit didn't use to celebrate others success so selflessly, my inner green monster would be first on the scene. Even now the real "hardbodies" don't get the bulk of my admiration (although of course I appreciate the work it's taken to get to where they are), it's the plumptuous lovelies giving everything they've…

That's just such a magic attitude, I LOVE it!

Yesterday (Monday) was a public holiday here so today is my first fast for the week. I was very naughty again this long weekend but still logged every day except Saturday (when I doubt I went over by much). Then I get surprised and disheartened when I'm not back down to my lowest number come weigh-in (Saturday morning).…

Sounds like there were good (or bad, depending on your perspective) weekends all around! Go us!

I lost almost 4lbs the first week then put them all back on plus interest over the weekend. 6 weeks in I've realised this happens every week, but the overall trend is down. I've never experienced weight fluctuations like it. Don't punish yourself too much! I really do recommend weighing in only once a week (if that), but…

Ahh well Emma, 50% success rate. Better luck next time. :)

Looks like that weekend of over-indulgence and debauchary cost me 1.5kgs! Small price to pay for such a fantastic time in the whole scheme of things and I know it will be a different story by the end of the week anyway. Might not get back to where I was but I'll be closer than I am now. All good.

Yes. I'd go so far as to say gorgeous in fact.

Happy for you to add me if you so choose. :)

@jemcad13 Isn't that the best thing about this eating plan...that you can go for the Olympic Gold in carb consumption for a couple of days for whatever then hop right back on the wagon without derailing your weightloss train?! Apparently I have a severe case of transportation metaphor-itis this morning!

Here comes week 6! I've just had the biggest weekend in MONTHS (celebrating our joint 41st birthdays with my husband) and made no good choices whatsoever. Not one. God it was FANTASTIC! Really need my fast today though. I'm starting to feel the health benefits of severly limiting my calories two days a week and actually…

So thrilled yesterday when I stepped on the scale to see another 0.5kg gone this week despite a very naughty weekend. I'm now 2kgs from my goal, but can see myself maintaining this eating plan and possibly dropping another couple of kgs...something I never even dreamed would be possible. Couldn't have given myself a better…