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I fast from 5:30 pm to noon the next day. Once you are use to less carbs its not hard. I dont miss breakfast at all. Sometimes i make bullet coffee (coconut oil in black coffee or tea) that helps with hunger. When i do this and eat low carb the weight goes down.

http://applewoodrecipes.blogspot.ca Is the address for my gluten free recipes. We have been gluten free because of diagnosed Celiac disease in 7 of our family. Its not hard once you get use to it.

I have the same problem and now do the 5:2 diet. It's fasting until supper twice a week. Only I eat a large bowl or two of homemade vegetable soup at lunch and a piece of presidents choice chocolate at 3. I've been strict starting 5:2. But then modify it to suit my life. Really I do two days of super low calories and do…

I had just commented to my husband that the morning after a fast day I feel like I have had caffeine - energized and ready to go! I also sleep very well. Not sure why this happens.

I lost. 25lbs and my husband says the snoring and apnea are gone!

Hello all! I am new to MFP and am looking for inspiration :) I just wanted some experience from other women who are currently losing on high calorie intake! If you could be so kind as to list your 1) Age - 54 2) Height - 5'4" 3) Weight - 144 started in January at 167 4) Lifestyle (how much exercise, etc.) - have desk job.…

sorry for the mistakes above. I finally figured it out :happy: this first one is from February at 167lbs second is from today 145lbs. Holding my very new grand daughter born this morning!

Sorry, trying again. [ img ]http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x244/pielady2007/Before%20and%20Afters/145lbs.jpg[ /img ] [ img ]http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x244/pielady2007/Before%20and%20Afters/167lbs.jpg] [ /img ]

Not sure if anyone can see the difference. I thought it looked a little thinner. Holding my new grand daughter born today! [ img ]http://s182.photobucket.com/user/pielady2007/media/Before%20and%20Afters/167lbs.jpg[ /img ] [ img http://s182.photobucket.com/user/pielady2007/media/Before%20and%20Afters/145lbs.jpg[ /img ]

I went to the kids' school today ( yup still have school age kids at 54!- we took in 4 kids about 12 years ago after our youngest turned 13) met one of the moms in the parking lot and said "hi!". She looked at me, took off her glasses and wiped at her eyes and hesitated and then said " oh, didn't recognize you there for a…

I can relate to this topic...I have 4 birth children - married and 7 grandkids, 4 foster teenagers (my kids as I've had them 14 years and they are great!) and my parents and in-laws. I try to be there for everyone else and this spring decided I had better get in shape for myself and so I can have energy to be there for…

I am probably close... and trying to get back to it. I usually have a great week and then the weekend slips me up. Do you fast 5 days and eat 500 calories at supper? Or do you do two days 500 calories and the other days 1200?

I have much more energy Feel happier - more positive Enjoy exercise like biking, roller blading - I use to avoid exercise Can reach my toes to put on nail polish!

This might be a dumb question but I'll ask it anyhow......does it make a big difference in how quick you lose weight if you eat at a greater deficit? Or does it work just as well to eat only 500 calories less per day?

Thanks all...my husband also encouraged me to go out and rollerblade again and even though I "wasn't in the mood" , I gave it a try and went for an hour. It felt good. I then measured out my popcorn and butter to stay within my calories so I'm hoping this is a turn for the better.

add me in too. I have my daughter's graduation to attend and want to look my best!

I have done some form of intermittent fasting for most of April. I really like it! I have lost 16lbs and have also started inline skating for exercise. I started fasting from 7 pm to noon the next day. I am now trying to fast 3 days and consume 500-600 calories on those days., usually all in one meal at 6. The other 4 days…

I have started intermittent fasting so far twice twice a week.. From 6 pm to 6 pm and then only 500 calories for supper. I lose 1-2 lbs after each fast so far! I am thrilled and also find it easier to just eat once a day - something I never would have thought possible. The lower weight on the scale each morning is a real…

Mine is that my thighs don't rub together anymore! My pants are getting loose around the thigh area. Waiting until May to go through my wardrobe to try on new clothes.

I have read that it is fine. I go inline skating for 4km and actually feel great afterwards! I have heard that lifting weights is also good during a fast.

About a month ago I noticed my male cousin was a lot thinner. I mentioned it to his wife and she said he started making and eating soup all the time for lunches and even in the evening when he wanted a snack. It's homemade soup. I'm sure it could work as long as you ate careful what kind of soup.

We are never to old to exercise. My in-laws are 92 and 93 and they walk outside spring, summer and fall and use ski poles for balance. This past year they were both walking at least 4 km and found they got too tired so instead they do 2 km in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. They also lift weights and do stretches. In…

I had the same this weekend with family gatherings. I actually fasted all day Saturday and then just picked from dishes I really really liked and then estimated high on the calories and portions just to cover myself.

Hi. I'm 5'4" and 155lbs first thing in the morning. My goal is 130. I'm probably much older than most of you - 54. If I get down to 130lbs this grandma has threatened to wear a bikini - just once! I was never allowed to wear one when I was a teen and I still need to rebel! I have 4 married sons, 5 grand kids with two more…

I started fasting and eating only between 12 noon and 6 pm on week days. I just eat normal amounts and reduce the carbs with more veggies and protein. I drink lots of herbal tea all day and have lost 12 lbs fairly easily. I have just learnt to roller blade and am not very good yet but I try and do 30 minutes to one hour…

Hi. I turned 54 this winter you can put me down as a friend. I have lost 12lbs since February and have about 20 -25 more to go.

Hi! I'm a 54 year old grandma of 5. From Narol, Manitoba just outside Winnipeg. Just learning to roller blade in birds hill park.

I can relate to that! I notice the 12 lbs lost and can fit in pants I could not do up in September ...but no one else sees. My husband said its so gradual....he does not notice..... which he says is a good thing. I did have one woman who I had not seen in a few months say as soon as she saw me "have you lost weight? You…