The FastDay Forum

@Lori, my aunt used to live in Oxford, PA. I loved driving up to see her when I was in grad school in Baltimore. It was all rolling hills and Amish country. I even saw a barn raising once!

I live right in the middle of the state of PA. We are 3 hours to Philadelphia, 4 hours to Pittsburgh and 3 hours to New York City.

I just sat here and watched all of Season 1 of Downton Abbey! I am hooked! Season 2 is loaded and waiting for me. If only I didn't have to go to bed! I'll be getting up early to go to boot camp, so I have to get some sleep.

"See" you on Monday!

Last out and first in! Here I am again!

Had a great night's sleep, the scale was down this morning, life is good!
I'll be heading to boot camp in about 1/2 hr. Wonder what torture is in store for me this morning? Who am I kidding? I love it!
Should be a fairly boring day at work. I'll be checking in here often today.....post it up so I have something to read!
Hugs all around!

Morning Lori. I'm on a train to London at the moment. Looking forward to it as I love London. You are a very early riser!

I'm fasting today! We had a strange warm day yesterday and it melted all of our snow. But it looks like 3 inches is on the way agin

I was going to fast today - no reason not to - BUT my hubs managed to talk me out of it . . not very difficult to do these days, unfortunately, as I just have not really been able to get into it - I think its just the thought that its the holiday time and I can always be more strict in the New Year . . yet I know that is the totally wrong mindset as who wants to gain more weight for 2015 ?? Oh well, tomorrow is another day . . .

I know what you mean parrot. This is a hard time of year for watching what/how much we eat! This is an eating day for me and I didn't plan on eating any sweets, but one of the girls reminded me of the Lemon crunch pie in the fridge here at work. Oh my...had a small piece and it was so good! It'll be a protein dinner for me tonight and a fast tomorrow!

I'm so hungry today! But I'm trying to remain strong. I keep telling myself hunger is really my body repairing itself. It is almost 4:00pm.. so much of the day left

@Lori. Just catching up with the news and saw the story about the shootings in Philly. Shocking and sad. Thinking of you.

Checking in on our US thread; I love all the forums, but it's nice not to be 18 hours behind everyone! Especially as I'm a night owl, particularly now that I'm unemployed. Wow, days just fly by! Seems like I don't get as much done as I should....better go wash dishes now, gotta get to bed by 3am.

Good Morning!

Up early, but not as early as usual. My cat got me up at 11 last night so out she went! When the alarm went off this morning, I was not ready for it! Feeling kind of blah after a fitful night. Stomach not feeling right. Maybe it's a good thing today is a fast day.

Yes, terrible about the shootings near Philly. It seems every day there is some horrific thing involving guns.

Hi & Welcome ferretgal. The more the merrier! Up till 3AM?? I would be a zombie the next day. I feel like a zombie this morning after tossing and turning several hours last night.

It's going to be a long day at work. Not much to do and the day just drags.

Chime in everyone......how is your day going?

I'm fasting today instead of Monday - thought I'd give it a go as I got up late. So far its about 1:30 pacific time and I'm doing fine - just having some chicken bouillon to tide me over til some Greek yogurt in a couple of hours. I will still have enough cals left for a small dinner with hubs.
I agree with ferretgal - its nice not to be 8 hours or more behind on the threads.
Hope your fast is going okay Lori - I know you said it was going to be a long boring day at work but I still wish I could be at work and fasting as, in my mind, its so much easier. When I used to work, I was usually so busy and occupied, I hardly ever thought about food.
Unfortunately, as my uncle says, when you are retired, you NEVER get a day off !!!!!!

@lovemyparrot and @ferretgal. I agree on the 8 hrs time shift. The site feels totally different. I'm 8 hrs ahead of you for a few weeks now and it's akin to living closer to relatives!

Its almost 7:45 p.m. here and my fast day is just about over. Just finished my nice little dinner and I think I'll easily make it til bed time.
Its supposed to rain heavily overnight but clear up early tomorrow - that is easy to take . . its when it pours all day and you can't really justify going anywhere that I start to get a bit stir-crazy. Hope all the U.S. fasters had a good day and hopefully some of you will check in here tomorrow. Goodnight

Good Morning!

4:54AM here on the East coast. I've already downloaded a cup of coffee and will leave for boot camp at 5:30! My arms are still quite sore from Monday's workout, so I'm sure there will be a good bit of moaning and groaning at the beginning of my workout!

I had a good fast day yesterday and looking forward to being a bit less strict today. I'm quite hungry now, but I don't eat before boot camp. Blech! That would not end well.

Not much special today. Getting my hair cut/colored after work. I am long overdue for that procedure. My cleaning lady is coming today so I'll come home to a clean house. Love that! I told DH that we would just go out for a bite to eat when I get home from getting my hair cut. Saves me trying to think what to make.

That's my day......what about you?