The FastDay Forum

Haven't done this for over a month as I was on a low carb, 16:8 regimen. Lost weight but off that program and now gaining again Back to basics for me, starting today with 500 cal and lots of tea, coffee and some miso soup. Anyone else out there?

Hi Judithn
Not fasting today. I guess your body is adjusting to the change and it may take time to find a comfortable point having got to goal. I'm only guessing. I have been managing a threshold of 3lbs over the last few months so as you have passed your plateau I think the immediate goal is finding a point and mindfully keep on track with that. My experience - lost in the first 6 months, final 6 months is about slowly and safely finding my way to my final goal - maintaining and that is a different mind set - and I'm learning.
Have you set your preferred weight threshold? I have followed the forum - a 3-4lbs threshold seems to work. My top weight is 129, this week I was 125, next week could be 127/8. I believe if you are fasting all will be good and come clear. Well it has for me.

Yes me. I have a flight this afternoon and fasting works when flying, but I have to put up with funny looks from cabin crew again when I keep refusing all that food and drink.

Hi @Lizbean, after the excitement of reaching my ultimate (and Christmas) goal a week ago, I was not really following any regimen last week and today I have put on 4 lb. I also added alcohol back into the mix after a sober November. I realize I need to find the "sweet spot" of a maintainable weight. I think 140-145 lb. which keeps me at a BMI of 22-23 is probably where it should be. I wanted to go lower, like I was in my 30's...but that was 30 years ago Going to get back on the 5:2 wagon for a while and see how it goes. December has to be the craziest month to attempt a new maintenance but what else can I do? If I wait until Jan, I could be a lot heavier and I just don't want to go back there.

Hi all - I've been fasting today too. Didn't notice there was a thread for the day or I'd have waved hello earlier. Just finishing my 500 cals in a celebratory cup of tea, then going to see Mockingjay - that should use up the evening very well. Gym planned Mon evening, 2nd fastday on Tuesday, Gym again Wed ... and so on until my scales give in & give me an 11st 12 weight one morning this week. At which point I'm declaring diet-over for Xmas!

Hope its gone well for everyone else.