The FastDay Forum

I'm in today. Not been online here for a while, been in the 'real world' with hubby over the weekend and at work yesterday but here I am (something to do with a working from home type day?!)

I did really well last week and had really good fasts well under 500cals, and also managed not to pig out on my non-fast days. Was close to smashing through the 9st barrier and then 'ate normally' over the weekend i.e. I had breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks and wine. Now I'm back up 2lb and got to fast it all off again - did a 16:8 day yesterday but can't see how that could possibly help apart from a maintenance strategy unless counting calories too as I know I ate too much even within the 8 hours (and I didn't feel I was overeating). I guess I'm just realising how little food I actually need. Ho hum.

Anyway today is a new day and thanks to a colossal lie in (I needed the sleep!) it's 10am and I'm still having my morning cup of tea. Hopefully today will be easy...

I'm in today, first fast in a few weeks due to some health problems but looking forward to getting back into the 5:2 way.

I'm in today! I find it real easy to fast, I dont eaven get hungry. Doing some crafts during my luchbreak just to keep my mind busy.

Have a great day!

I'm in too, I feel like I'm back on track after a few weeks' break from fasting for my holiday my boyfriend has jumped on the 5:2 bandwagon now too so I'm going to cook us a yummy fast dinner from the new Hairy Dieters cookbook (fiery beef madras )

Waving Hola from Spain. Back to school today for my daughter so I'm home alone first time in 3 months..the early start has made me peckish already. I'll stick out until supper' off to make comforting Chidckien and vegetable soup for us all to enjoy x

Pheew! it's 3pm already. My first 1 mile walk for agesand that went well. Only 2 or 3 hours till dinner. I will have to drag the hairy bikers book out as my imagination for dinner is totally flat.

Today is my first day of fasting after a five week break to do the Edinburgh Festival (a show per day plus flyering was too much for fasting!). It's hard being out of the habit of feeling hungry, I'm definitely feeling the sense of anxiety about the evening! I have had some fruit and a small salad, going to have a tuna fagioli later.

Good to come here for the support!

We are fasting today too. Nice to have your company! All Tuesday Fasters! Weather cooler, but sun breaking through between showers.
Went to a gym class this morning, taught two music lessons this morning, cleaned the house and did some ironing.....now sipping a cup of bouillon so delicious!
This evening it's salmon steak and loads of green beans. School term starts tomorrow, it will be hectic at the start of the new academic year. I am slimmer even than I was at the start of the holidays and feel so good. Will have plenty of energy.That is keeping me focused.
Do well, everyone!

I'm kiiind of in but I fasted yesterday as well so may end up going over tonight as I am v hungry!

Hi. This is Melinda here, my first post on this site! I am also a "member" of the FastDiet site. Lots and lots of useful information in both places. Thank you.

I am fasting today--a proper fast, with no calories until 24 hours have passed. Although this is my 8th fast, today is the first time I've attempted to go 24 hours without any calories. The way I look at it (based on the reading I've done), the longer you can go without consuming calories, the more bang for your buck you get in terms of cell repair, etc. Plus, everyone keeps saying how it seems to be easier to go all day and not eat until the evening.

Well, we'll see about that! I'm now on hour 19.5--only 4.5 hours to go! I took advantage of being able to work from home and am managing OK. I've had a bunch of water and green tea and am feeling hungry and a bit light-headed but I can DO this!

How do you conquer the light-headedness? Just keep drinking water? Anyway, going to try to power on!

Melinda