5.2

Urmstongran, do you have a calorie limit for non-fast days. I try to stick to a flexible 1,200 on non-fast days and I think that was key to my original weight loss.

Of course it counts as a Lenten promise MOnica! Actually isn’t looking for clothes when overweight demoralising?

It sounds particularly difficult for you moggie but you’ve come to the right forum for some support. Good luck going forward. Are you going to try the 5:2 then?

I’m on a fast day today and I’ve been hard core with my fast days yet been a bit dispirited as my weight is still plateauing. I think that’s why I’ve not posted for a few days if I’m honest. But I’m determined to continue with the 5:2 until Easter. If I haven’t lost some more weight by then I will have to have a rethink. Overall since 2 January I’ve lost half a stone. That’s what I have to focus on!

How is everyone else doing?

I got to lose 3 stone too.just one or two problems I get spinal pain from slipped disc.I got one functioning kidney.stiff fatty liver.hernia. 2 fractured skulls.deafness. and no balance. I do walk a lot and I do voluntary work at charity shop.on low benefits. Dr at hospital says go swimming.I asked if he was paying as this is a luxury for me.I don't eat junk food or fatty foods.most things gig palm oil in which do not agree with my digestive system. I live on bland food.3 stone you having a laugh

After having to abort my first attempt to get back on the system because I had the dreaded lurgy. I started again this week. At least I hadn't gained any weight and have lost 2 lbs already, but that usually happens the first few days.

Summer clothes are in the shops and all the catalogues are arriving but I have resolved to ignore all of them until Easter. Could that count as a Lenten penance?

How is everyone doing? I am pleased to say that this month seems to be going better than last. After reaching almost a standstill I have lost another 3 lb since the GWI. I have even ordered a pair of jeans in a smaller size because my normal ones have all become a bit baggy. If the new ones are a bit tight that will be an incentive to get into them. I look forward to going down yet another size as soon as possible.

Yesterday was fast day, so today for lunch and dinner I have mushroom stroganoff (mushrooms reduced in Tesco). Tomorrow I will have a roast lunch start fast again around 6-7 pm. Twinings tea with assorted flavours keep me on the straight and narrow.

Yes I have I'm pleased to say, nearly caved in at tea time, I didn't get home until 6.30 dh is out for the evening, I was starving, but I boiled some pasta and made a salad with bits from the fridge. Going to have a coffee and a biscuit to use up some of my syns for today.The weekend is here though, and that's always hard work. Fingers crossed .

Ooh, good point Katyk
I’m almost done on my fast day. I had fresh lentil dhal soup for my tea. It was surprisingly filling which is good. Boy did I want some bread with it .... but I resisted!
How about you today? Been good?

At least we have 31 days this month until April the 1st ☺

Yes let’s. Like minded people, being kind and helpful.
And encouraging.
It really does help!

Ha urmstongran a women after my own heart ! Could just eat some toast. Everybody doing well on here, because we're all trying, and that's what matters. Shysal made me smile too, bet you enjoyed your cheese There's going to be days when dietings not fun anymore, just have to ride it through and start again and keep trying. Let's keep chatting, and supporting each other a on good and bad days .

Bit like what I’d do shysal!
I’m on a fast day and I’ve just eaten 2 slices of whole meal toast with butter and marmalade.
Oh dear.
A bowl of soup it is for my tea tonight.
Serves me right. ??

It is lovely to read all the success stories on the GWI thread. Too many of you to mention, but well done all, even those like me who are a bit disappointed. A downward trend is all that matters.

I have a confession to make. On Tuesday a friend brought me a boxed Camembert from France to say thank you for feeding her cats. I am ashamed to say that I oven baked it and ate the lot for lunch with a baguette . It was a non-fasting day but can't have helped with this week's lack of weight loss.

Hi, Grannyparkrun. Good to hear from you .Could you post on the 5.2 GWI thread please, as it's easier to see our losses and gains and just use this for chat.Hope that doesn't sound bossy because I'm truly not. I'm hungry this morning too, been awake since 4 am, already had breakfast, think I'm going to have to eat extra fruit today.Keep going it's going to take a while lol .

First to check in because the dog woke me up so early, and I've lost 1lb.... 1. Am full of self loathing and hunger, it always happens, I'm used to this!
Better luck everyone ?

Let’s hope for the best tomorrow morning. Had my ups and down this month. As soon as I have sugar, My weigh jumps up again and I undo all my good work. Have had a good day today after some serious loss of motivation in the last few weeks. Good luck for tomorrow ladies.

I think tomorrow I’ll have maintained from 1st February which considering I’ve had 7 fast days since then isn’t brilliant ?

Not looking forward to tomorrow's weigh-in. Unless I lose overnight my total will be pathetic! Hope others have done better than I have.

Hope you are all well fed and had plenty of fat today ready for tomorrow’s fast.
I bought some unsweetened almond milk from ASDA I was going to make chia pudding but one sip was enough to put me off - it’s nasty, wouldn’t even give it to the dogs.

I’m fasting too today Lumerai and went out (I live in the town centre so it was only round the corner) to get a manicure ?
Prosecco was being offered in the salon to celebrate something and I bluddy well had to decline! Aargh! I’d better lose a 1lb in the morning or I shall be very cross ?

Yes, it’s the GWI a week tomorrow ladies - remember we use the thread for 5:2 GWI to record how we’re doing! Chin up - remember we are in this for the long haul & focus on slipping into that summer frock ?? ?

Struggling, too Grannyparkrun. Had fantastic resolve in January and lost it. I am running to catch up with the wagon I fell off. So far only lost one pound this month. I am hoping to hop on the wagon tomorrow and lose another pound for the grand weigh in next week. Just had a big bowl of nourishing soup for supper. Need a cup of coffee now with a plate full of good resolve to refrain from eating any more today.

Thank you. Can't wait to be in the sunshine.

Enjoy your holiday Sunlover.

Struggling a bit here, as many of us seem to be. I find it very difficult to ignore hunger pangs on my fast days, and then have an anti-fast reaction and stuff myself ridiculously the next few days. Feast and famine, not good I know.
I've been listening to a podcast by a bonkers woman who slowly moved from 5:2 intermittent fasting to only eating 1 low-carb meal between 4-8pm DAILY!
Beware of stick thin fanatics, they can't have much fun?

I don't do low carb. I try to be mindful of what I eat but treat myself to pasta or pizza occasionally. I haven't had any alcohol this year yet. Off on holiday next week so I can't see myself having any fasting days. Will just try to make good choices.