Fast Number.... I've lost count, but maybe 7?

We went away at the weekend.  We were staying in a pod at Hoddam Castle and it was FAB.  I was very relaxed about food.  I ate chocolate, curry, mini scotch eggs and even a Macky Ds sausage and egg McMuffin, (horrible, never again - so greasy and awful!  urgh - I didn't finish it!).
I fasted on Monday just to try and negate some of the damage done on Sat and Sun and it has done the trick as I'm a pound lighter than I was before we went!!!

Today is another fast day.  Like I've said before, I tend not to plan them, however, Thursday and Saturdays are working out as pretty good days because I work all day Sat and work on a Thursday evening.  We usually have things planned for the kids on a Thursday too which takes my mind off food but not so much today apart from our twice weekly dog walk with friends.

Our little dog has made a huge impact on our lives.  If I could find the tape measure I'd measure my waist to see the good all the walking's doing but I've no idea where it's at, (not much good for a seamstress, eh!).

I won't 'officially' weigh myself again until next Thursday but so far, 16 lbs down.

I've only weighed myself three times which equates to two weeks and in that two weeks I've dropped 7 lbs.

Happy fasting!

I still enjoy coffee with milk and sugar on fast days.  I'm VERY overweight so I have the 'luxury' if you like of being able to take in more calories and still lose weight.  I know this will change as my calorie needs change, but I'm not in any mad hurry.  I do want to be slim and I do want to be healthy but I want to do it in a way that doesn't make me run for the chocolate...  5 - 2 has given me nothing but positives so far.  I even slept well after the last fast and wasn't famished at bed time - first time that's happened!

Progress after Fast Five

I decided that I would weight myself every Thursday.  Well, I've cheated and weighed myself this morning, (it's Saturday).
I'm pleased to report that since coming home from our hols I've lost 15lbs.  I've gone down through two sets of stones and I'm chuffed to bits.
Seeing the numbers on the scales decrease is really giving me a boost.  I just couldn't reach this point with Slimming World or with 'healthy eating'...  5-2 has, however, given me the boost I need, (I hope!).

Our new family member has made a huge difference too.  She's tiny, she's hairy, she's a dog called Roxy!  I am totally in love with her.  She's glorious and taking her for walkies is improving the health of the entire family!

I've only fasted once this week and I found it hard again.  It 'is' hard though!  Not as hard as 'dieting' 24 - 7 that's for sure but it still takes a lot not to eat when you feel famished!  I find that I'm OK until about 4.30 or 5 pm then I start to feel as though I really need to eat.  The problem with eating is that it makes you even hungrier!!!!!!  I say 'problem' it's not a problem.  It's a challenge but it's one that can be overcome.  If I can do this anyone can do it - that simple.    I am also starting to find that none fast days are no longer all about food.  I am happier, certainly healthier, lighter and looking forward to the future.  Bring it on!!!!!!!!

We are going camping this weekend so I don't think I'll be doing another fast day this week which is a shame.  I left it too late for the first fast, (Thursday) and now I've kind of ran out of days!!!  Unless today is a fast day.............  we are going to be busy so I might just go for it!

Fast number Three

I feel as though I was putting off fasting for most of this week.  I 'thought about' doing it on Tuesday but didn't, so I decided to do it yesterday.  I find it works better if I don't plan it!  Once half ten arrives, if I've not had breakfast then that's it - fast day sorted!!!

I found yesterday really tricky for some reason.  I was hungry when I woke up and the feeling never really left me.  It's not the hunger that's the problem though it's just the feeling of wanting to CHEW something!!!!!!

I met some buddies yesterday morning for a dog walk which was great, (our new dog = my exercise machine, loving it!  I've never walked so much and the kids are feeling the benefit too - all good!).
Sadly, I totally forgot that I was fasting and downed a carton of apple juice.  I know, what a total and utter waste of calories!  It's not like it was nice Copella either, it was Tesco value!  I was gutted when I realised that I could have eaten a chicken breast instead of swallowing the sticky warm apple juice!

Never mind!

The day progressed and I got more and more agitated and wanted something to eat so I had a tub of pease pudding which is really light in calories, two boiled eggs and a couple of small organes.  I'm not sure if I went over 500 cals or not but it didn't feel like it!

I was glad when it was bed time but I really didn't sleep very well and, as on other post fast days I woke at about 5.30 ready for the day.

I've had eggs for brekkie with a slice of toast and the thought of having anything else makes me feel a bit ill so I hope today's going to be a good day where food's concerned.

I ate A LOT last week in between fast days, and not good food either but my mind gave itself a kicking after I spent a bit of time looking at the lovely fashions on PInterest.  I WILL be slimmer and I WILL go to the ball!!!!

The dog is the best thing to have happened to this family since Annie was born.  She's a jack russell puppy - a bundle of fun and love.  She's helping to keep us healthy and active and she's showing us how to fall in love again because she's just magical.

I didn't weigh myself before fasting last week but I did weigh myself yesterday so this time next week I'll know if I've lost anything or not.