The FastDay Forum

Well, I am one week in and I have lost 3lb. (Have to say I weigh far too often, so I know the weight fell off early in the week, but didn't go back up on my eating days, so that's encouraging.)
I know the first week or so will show larger losses until things settle down, but I'm not complaining!
So, fast number 3 starting now and I am trying missing breakfast for the first time today. I'll see how I go. I'm a bit anxious about it, but if it's too difficult, I'll have something - I will try to be stress free!
I am so glad I found this site. Full of supportive people and all the information I could need!

Well done, great first week, keep going.

Excellent progress! Congrats!

Well, today the scales say I have stayed the same (although sneaky looks at the scales showed a loss which has now disappeared). I put it down to preparations for Passover and I have done a lot of cooking (and eating!) this weekend, so I'm not too worried. I will have my fast days on Wednesday and then Friday or Saturday to fit in with the festival. This is the one time of year when I usually put on weight, so to stay the same will be my aim.

I am so pleased with myself! I weigh the same today as I did a week ago, and at this time of year, that's a complete miracle! I am fasting today as well, so I feel in control and ready to move forward

Good for you!

That's fab news Doodle!

Well done Doodle. You sound very calm and in control.

In the Progress discussion (I think--sorry, no time today to find it) someone posted a long term (6 mo. I think) chart of their weight loss with daily weigh-ins. It was lots of little up-down zigzags with definite diagonal downward trend from the top left corner to the bottom right corner. It was tremendously heartening and convinced me to post my weight daily. I think it is actually more accurate and motivating than weekly weigh-ins, especially for 1 to 4 pounds on a regular basis. Seeing that visual of an overall downward trend is awesome!

Thank you, everyone. Bordergirl, I have read that and agree it is great seeing the zig zags going down. I do actually weigh everyday (always have!) so I have a similar zig zag in my head, but I'm posting weekly results on this thread to be my personal record. I am quite positive about this plan.

I'm kind of curious about this weighing every day lark, but I'm a bit nervous about doing it. I'm usually a strict once a week girl, same time, same place.
Im not sure how I'd feel if the scale went up.
I suppose I could give it a for a couple of weeks and use the App that was talked about on the original thread. I'm going to go off and see if I can find it.

'Libra' on Android, not sure about Apple.

"True weight" for iphones is good.

Thanks People!! I've just downloaded 'Fatwatch' for iphone. It's pretty straight forward. We'll see how things go........

Thanks so much everyone. I have just downloaded "True weight" on my iPhone and input all my daily weights from when I started on 11 march - it's FAB!