The FastDay Forum

TML, there was no whipped cream, only the scoops oh and I remember there was a red rose with it as well

Today is a down day. Not because of the diet or my weight loss, it's still great, but because I am so exhausted, it's crazy.

I quit smoking one week ago and I don't feel any urge to smoke or pain, I don't even eat more because of it but I am so tired. Maybe it's because my body has to deal with 2 big things at once, I don't know

I am looking forward for tomorrow. It will be a fast day and I really need it, even if the last one was yesterday. In fact I seem to feel stronger and lss tired on fast days which still feels strange as a lot of people think you can't do anything on fast days, I am on fire these days

Manderlay that's a very impressive photo of your jeans well done.
Also fantastic news that you've stopped smoking as well
Your body must be in total shock this year with the weight loss aswell
Arrrgghhhh the pussy cat we have one that visits our house and sits by the kitchen door in hope, we love her to bits but it wouldn't be right to feed her but she doesn't understand that as she asks for food and all she gets is a cuddle.
Well done giving up the weed Sue

Arrrgghhhh the pussy cat we have one that visits our house and sits by the kitchen door in hope, we love her to bits but it wouldn't be right to feed her but she doesn't understand that as she asks for food and all she gets is a cuddle.
Well done giving up the weed Sue

Sue have you read the children's book 6 dinner Sid ? Sounds as though your visiting cat might have done!

Oh Merlin Thank-you i just read the summary of that book and yes she definitely has read it because after the cuddle she goes next door and bingo that lady feeds every cat in the street clever cat Sue

These past few days have been difficult. Not because of the diet, in fact I think it's one of the things that keeps me going, I mean it's a balance, I can't even explain it, my brain doesn't work well these days.

Since I quit smoking, I didn't have any side effects.... until now. My emotions are crazy, I cry for nothing, I am bitchy (more than usual, I mean), I want to go in a mice hole and only come back when I'll feel better. And I hope it won't stay that way for long now because I can tell you, I will smoke again if it keeps going that way, even if I don't want to;

The fasts help me focus. Big time. I did 2 this week and will do a 16:8 today (only not the usual ones, I'll stop eating after lunch until tomorrow mid morning where I'll have a brunch). This weekend I'll stay at home so it will be easy to eat normally without binging

I know it's a crazy question but do you know food or drinks that could help with that turmoil my emotions are in ?

Hi Manderlay Just wondering if it's the nonsmoking that's really bothering you well I've never smoked so this may be a rubbish idea but my sister and also a close friend are having great results with a electronic cigarette available here in the UK but don't know if you have them in France
On the subject of helpful foods + drink I can't be much help because

The old me would have said Chocolate, Cream cake and Brandy
Not given any of them up just now use as an occasional treat
Try thinking of the foods that maybe used to give you that happy feeling.
Or look at all those lovely photographs of that special man in your life.
Try to cheer yourself up because you've done amazingly well on the weight lost so far and you should be very proud Sue

Sue, I don't think an electronic cigarette could do anything for me.I don't miss smoking, nor have any cravings, it's just my emotions which are crazy sometimes. I guess I need to be patient. I smoked for nearly 20 years, I can't expect no side effects.....

I found a strange "comfort food". Basil; I have fresh basil, in a pot.I just love the smell of it and I take some leaves I eat without anything. It's full of vitamin K and iron so it's good for me and no calories, which is a big big plus

Good news, I can wear the leather jacket I bought in Camden Town when I was 20; Sure I can zip it yet, but it's almost there and I can wear it without looking ridiculous. In fact, I can wear most of the clothes I wore when I was 20

Wow Manderley that's fantastic news about the jacket

I love that jacket but I couldn't wear it for years so you can imagine how I feel right now....

The crazy emotions are gone which is good news as it was unbearable and I really was becoming bitchy

Today and tomorrow will be a liquid fast with a minestrone soup (without pastas) tonight and tomorrow (1 liter in 2 days should be enough). I will probablè do a third fast thursday or friday as I want to lose a little bit more than usual but it will be a "normal" fast with sardines and steam veg.

It's cold and rainning outside so the soup will be most welcomed and I really enjoy it as I feel full after. More than with sardines and veg actually. Dinner is usually tricky for me as I only eat cereals on feast days. I don't know why but I can't seem to find something filling, this is the easy way. For me, anyway.

The next step will be to try to eat less carbs. I only eat wholemeal pastas, rice, couscous, bulgur. Around 2 table spoons a meal and only at lunch. Without that I never feel full. I don't know if I will be able to cut them off completely, but maybe once or twice a week would be a good beginning. I just want to boost my weight loss a little, if possible

I began to exercice again. 1 hour walk every morning and 1 hour pilates every evenings, well most of the days anyway, not necessarly in the weekends. I was stunned to be able to wear my 19 years old swimsuit. I would go to the swimming pool which is 5 minutes walk from my appartment but I hate it, it's smelly and with lots of chemicals and you have to put an horrible thing on your hair and mine is really really long and it takes 10 minutes to put it all in it so I gave up....

Wow Manderlay that's brilliant you've certainly got your head in gear over the last few days, must try the basil, Fantastic news with the jacket it does make you feel so much better when we fit into certain clothing its very motivating, well done with the exercise morning walks I love them and the Pilates you're doing brilliant Sue

After an emotionnal monday and a difficult tuesday I took the decision to take a week off my diet. It doesn't mean that I'll eat whatever I want until next monday, no, just that I will eat normally (without junk or process food) without any fast or maybe 16:8

My periods began tuesday evening, yesterday I was feeling so bad with cramps that I had to stay in bed most of the day. It would not be reasonable to fast in that condition.

It is my first break since I began dieting in the beginning of february and I am looking forward to fast again next week.

Hi Manderlay hope you start to feel a little better soon
Enjoy your ''mini'' break from the fasting you've earned the break, and you've don amazingly well Sue.

Interesting and open hearted Manderley, you are really brave.

Once upon a time I was good looking, thin, trim and bronzed but that girl dissapeared as time went by. Like you, the last 10 yrs or so I have avoided to look in the mirror too much, just enough to put the makeup on and make sure all parts of me is covered. The worse thing (among other not to fun things) was Bells Palsy 4 yrs ago and after that I still have a bit of a loop sided face....and it surely disgusts me. And I simply hate that age is starting to show - everything migrates south I'm going to be one of these women who goes out fighting LOL.

But - since I started to loose more weight with the 5:2 method, I have been able to stand in front of the mirror a wee bit longer, really appreciating that my efforts have paid of. At work today my friend L went all WOW (haven't seen her in more than a week) and told me I was gorgeous.

My goal is too loose at least 5kg before I go to Houston, Texas in the end of October.

Thank you so much Sue and Wolfie for your support

Sue, I feel much better. I guess I just needed a break For my defense, I am on a quite strict diet sinc February 6th and didn't have any holidays since then so no beak at all. Also maybe I didn't choose the right time to quit smoking as my body was already dealing with a lot but I had no choice anyway and I don't regret it.

This week I learned my lesson. Didn't binge, just ate normally with one other 16:8 thursday. As it is pretty cold outside, I said goodbye to the summer meals and the next fasts will be liquid fast as I have a big craving for soup...

Tomorrow I will have a home made burger. The first in months and I really am looking forward to it.

Wolfie, crossing fingers and toes for you to reach your goal..

Glad you're feeling a little better Manderlay I know what you mean about the summer on its way out, and like you I was thinking about the soups/stews I could do for fast days when it gets colder
I'm still on the salads because I've a late holiday in 4 weeks time so I'm keeping on the same path as I've taken since April until I return and have repaired the damage done
enjoy the burger I also make my own & love them especially the chilli burgers give that one a try because I remember you like your spices Sue