The FastDay Forum

[Debs]

Just 'broken my fast' after a particularly hard day today, the worst one by far definitely. The upside? I have realized that I don't have a very high tolerance to sugar anymore after several weeks of fasting and have had to cut down, no more large pieces of cake or milk chocolate. The downside? Horrible heartburn, not sure why.

Congratulations on your new grandson.
Just think you're going to be around a lot longer to enjoy him!
Good luck this week.

[carorees]

Yes some people are reporting occasional heartburn. I don't really know why yet. It would be useful if you could make a note about what was different about todays fast (and yesterday maybe) with respect to foods, drinks, exercise, stress levels, anything really. There is a thread about heartburn somewhere, could you add your thoughts to it? Maybe we can spot a pattern.

Today is my third fast day, so far so good. I'm going to get some painting done today to take my mind off it!

[Moogie]

Morning all I've taken the liberty of merging a few of this morning's smaller topics into the one daily fasting thread. Hope no-one minds!

I'm fasting today and really pleased to be doing so as what with juggling my fasts around last week it's been ages since I fasted (Wednesday!) and since then I've had dinner out, a big Friday night meal, a feast with friends on Saturday and a last minute dinner of chips (followed by Ben & Jerrys... oops!) last night. I've seriously overeaten and hope I can at least maintain this week. Still, it's good to know that even for all that indulgence it shouldn't do any major harm.

I'm thinking of trying a full 0 cal fast for today, but doubt I'll manage it! May just have a bowl of soup for dinner at around 250-300cals - at least that's well under the 500 and should do me some good after all that food.

I was really hoping to be able to lose another 1lb this week as it will put me below 70kg at last. Starting at 86kg it's been a long while since I've had the delight of a 'new first digit' on the scales. Psychologically that 6 is really important to me, as it marks being back in a weight zone which makes me feel much better about myself!


Good luck to all my fellow fasters today, it's a glorious day out there so let's all try to get a bit of vitamin D

Lovely Sunny day today...lil rabbits soon. Fasting today. Only black coffee and will see tonight how I feel. I'm cold today. I've been in my 2000cal on normal days last week but I have to say those last days I felt like eating sweet food. Dunno why. I'm cold too. Have a good day!

I'm fasting as well today, my 2nd week and 3rd fast, I must admit I've not found it a problem so far. I hope I'll be saying that at the end of the week, happy fasting to you all..

Hi there!
It's my second fast today and I'm really enjoying the morning so far. So nice to not be thinking about 'what to eat next' and not having that full feeling and bloated stomache. Really love the tracker, best one I have seen and I love the message and stats you get when you input a weight loss! Very encouraging.
Good luck to everyone fasting today.
MMP

Yes, fasting today, seventh so far, and so is my husband. Water and black tea only, with a meal of salmon, veg, rice to look forward to tonight. Keeping busy!

Fasting today - not eaten anything yet but planning on some soup for lunch in a while. For the first time (this is Fast No 9 for me) I am trying to give up the milk in my tea/coffee.

Really slow weight loss (only a couple of pounds so far) but the overall trend is down and I find myself looking forward to Fast Days now. How sad/weird is that??

Going to my normal Monday Zumba class tonight too. I find that working all day and then class in the evening doesn't give me much time to dwell on the fact that I am not eating.

I find these forums very supportive, encouraging and interesting by the way. . . . .. .

Hello everyone from a very newbie! I am starting 5:2 with my first fast today! So far so good! I find eating breakfast can make me feel hungry sooner so have decided to try saving all my 500 calories for dinner. Just the one wave of hunger so far but eased off after a large black coffee.

hello all this is my first fast day so I don't know what to expect, I do keep thinking of food, and I feel a lil tired, I will keep you posted, it is nice to know that I am not the only one, I will fast today and Wednesday, good luck to you all, Maggymoo

Good luck to everyone trying their first fast today. It is lunchtime and I have made do with only water so far today (I don't drink tea or coffee). I am debating trying to go the whole day until evening meal or to have my 40cal hot chocolate and apple. I think I might put it off a couple more hours and see how I go.

Hi Guys, fasting today for 3rd week in a row. I have found so far that it is easier to not eat breakfast and see how far through the day I can get without food. Having tried both ways this seems far easier. Good Luck to everyone, dig in!

I'm fasting too, week 7, fast 13 for me.So many new fasters today, welcome all. I started the day with a trot about on my horse, plus the mucking out so nice and active. Working now but will be up and moving again soon. So far I've only had drinks. Soon will have home made roast tomato soup with main meal tonight. Energy levels are good and I don't feel starving. That sunshine out there helps too but it is freezing cold. Have a good day everyone.