The FastDay Forum

Hi all

I might have a fast day today or might just have a 'low' day and have a light brunch before heading out to choir (don't like to sing when too hungry as it makes me woozy), got all the ingredients for a green monster smoothie (frozen banana, spinach, almond milk, various add-ins), so may have one of those. Eating with friends tonight so it won't be a proper 500 cal fast but don't think I've done one of those in weeks as I don't count any more!

I may try a Green Monster smoothie as I have a frozen banana and spinach. No almond milk but I was thinking of a lemon active yogurt. How much spinach for a banana should I put in ?

I´m in for today, had too much to each yesterday, resulting in stomach cramps so I´m quite happy to fast!
Strangely, on the fast days I find myself looking forward to eating all sorts of things the next day and then it´s not really all I thought it would be...
7th fast in total and getting easier

here we go again…yes, fast day in my parts of Sweden. Only drank water so far, not even tea since I simply can't have it without s drop oh honey. But now I'm so cold that I flowed your advice and go for a cup of broth. Ready made veggie powder that say on the label only content 4kcla per serving. So I might as well splurge LOL and save the rest of my 496kcal for dinner - homemade lasagna

I wasn't planning to be strict today but now that is nearly bedtime I can claim it as another one done. Was pretty easy; boiled egg after gym, water and coffee during the day and stir fry veggies and chicken for dinner, with some honeydew melon for dessert.

Sorry, same post occurred twice. Not sure how to delete this one.

I'm in and was dreading it. I was invited to take my one year old to a little birthday party this morning and I didn't think I'd survive it! But I did, no food just sparkling water! Go me. Heading towards dinner now as have a busy afternoon and I know I'll get through it!

My fasting day is truly done now, have been keeping company for my daughter who's finishing a crochet project but it's time to head to bed now. Had a real temptation this afternoon while doing the supermarket shopping - a girl was handing out squares of Lindt chocolate (which happens to be my favourite)! I smiled sweetly and declined, telling her I was fasting. Was so proud of myself!

Hope the day is going well for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere!

Night night @AiriR and well done! I've no idea when you posted as the time stamp says 15.11, but it's 14.52 here and clearly you're at least ten hours ahead!

I've just had my salad lunch which my OH made this morning and it was a blinder: mixed leaves, cucumber, a few little tomatoes and grapes, kidney beans, one slice ham.. it doesn't sound too fascinating but with a LOT of black pepper and a tad of salt, and after fasting for 16 hours, it tastes fantastic

Soup this evening, then I'll torture myself watching Masterchef, and I'm done.

Good luck to everyone fasting today!

Only 3 hours before my lovely fish soup tonight....

Hi,

I'm fasting today. It is that TOM and I'm a little cranky today. But, because it's a fast day, I won't turn to food! Looking forward to a shrimp quesadilla tonight with some broccoli on the side.

AirR - I had a similar experience on Monday when I was fasting. A student brought me in an ice cream sandwich! I just told her no thank you, that I couldn't have it. It took me by surprise though!

Have a great fast day!

well done sallyo - bet you look deadly. I'm in today but sadly I don't feel great. I tried a cup of tea - and my acid stomach has gone into overdrive No alcohol for me for my birthday which is a blessing in disguise but also, I had to eat lunch to try combat the acid. It hasn't worked. I'm very upset. I had a a big load of steamed veg with garlic butter for lunch - cabbage and the like. I also had a licorice health bar which is supposed to be good for your tummy. I've had about 450cals so far- I'm not hungry - just hate this feeling in my tummy. I'm off to buy some manuka honey to see if that helps. Bit upset that my tummy reacted so badly to tea though

Hubby and I have been fasting today. All I have had so far, it's 5pm, is a boiled egg. Tonight I shall have chicken with a fennel, tangerine and walnut salad...love that! I am starving now though! Sympathies jmousey with your tummy

I can't wait to get home and have my soup and jelly

Phew.. home, watered, fed and warmed up.. Had a few close calls today but i'm sooooo relieved I've got through the day! I'm glad to be back in to my Mon/Thurs routine as well!