Monday was a holiday and we were away, so I did not do my normal fast. Fasting today! Tummy is a little grumbly already but I'm looking forward to a nice big chicken salad for dinner.

So I guess this week will be...

Monday: Normal eating
Tuesday: Fasting (500 cal)
Wednesday: Lunch & Dinner only
Thursday: Fasting (500 cal)
Friday: Fast until dinner
Saturday & Sunday: Normal eating

Last Friday I didn't manage to fast until dinnertime - I had a small lunch, but that's okay. I figure as long as I just hold out until I'm *actually* hungry, instead of eating just because that's what I'm used to, I'm fine. I don't want to limit my calories too much on my non-fast days because that will probably lead to total failure and the whole point of this diet is for it to be sustainable! However, I've definitely lost more since cutting out breakfast entirely during the week, which is just the motivation I needed.

I'd like to see 197 this week to make it 35 pounds lost!

I applaud all of you, keep up the great work

I'm out of control and not following any plan. No matter how hard I try I can't maintain focus.

Rennie, we all need a break sometime. Give yourself a deadline for when to get back to it, though, and we're here to support you when you're ready! A fast may seem like torture, but the longer you take before fasting again, the harder it will be (I mean, no pressure, but that's just what I've experienced...I don't enjoy re-living the headaches)

You're halfway to your goal, which is amazing! Get back to it and you'll be there before you know it

Thanks noname I'm actually trying a fast today. It's still really early in the day so I'm hoping I don't cave and I can hold out till an hour before church this evening. Oh and I never noticed that on my ticker so thanks for noticing the half way point, it's off by 3.4 pounds. I really want to be at 164 or lower by 5/31 so wish me luck

You can do it! You will feel so amazing when you wake up tomorrow when you succeed today!

Thank you I love you and Sum's postivity ... you're the best

Sum

noname I don't know if I answered this ... the egg substitute did work as far as not burping goes but I realized that day that I really don't like eggs anymore. The taste and smell just aren't for me anymore

I have meant to fast so many times this week and something has come up each day No more excuses...today is the day! I am armed with water and green tea.

Rennie I saw at MFP that you lost 3 pounds So happy for you!!! That must be a great motivator for you to stay OP today.

nonameslob are you close to 197 yet? Rooting for you!!!

Rennie, how did you manage yesterday? 3 pounds is wonderful!

Sum, good to see you around again! I'm fasting today, too Having my coffee right now then water until dinnertime...No excuses!

Not at 197 yet! I thought I would see a loss this morning, but I'm just back down to last week's low (198.2). Should be in the 197s after today's fast

noname thank you

Sum yes today is your day I drank a ton of green tea yesterday and I got all of my water in also Thank you Sum yes it is a great motivator. Surprisingly I'm not hungry this morning. So I'm waiting to eat. I hope I'm not setting myself up for a pitfall later today

Thanks noname I managed well. I didn't want to eat until 4:30 but I ate some grapefruit at around 4:13 then I ate my dinner at 4:33 and when we got home from church I ate a yogurt, with cool whip, more green tea and water. Felt good to be in control for once. Here's to great fast day for all and great numbers tomorrow

... I'm not fasting today but my calories aren't all that high either however it's still a lot of food in my opinion and all healthy for a change

I WILL STICK TO PLAN

05/01 ~ 159.8

05/26 ~ 168.0 (+2.0)
05/27 ~ 166.6 (-1.4)
05/28 ~ 167.8 (+1.2)
05/29 ~ 164.8 (-3.0) some bloat gone, only .4 from ticker and .2 under 165 ... yesterday was a good day.

I think I ate 2100-2500 calories yesterday, I loosely counted them over at MFP, it could have been even more -- I feel full after my binge day and almost "hungover", if you know what I mean?

So I haven't had anything to eat yet, I am hardly wasting away I will go as late as I can without eating, and perhaps just have a late lunch today.

Today is my baby's last day of high school -- I was thinking when I was his age, I was so ready for the world. I had a full time job, my own apartment and I paid all my own bills and expenses. -- My baby is leaving for college in the fall, but will be financially depend on us for years to come. -- I wish I had that when I was his age. I worked and went to college at the same time; no time for fun and the college experience. I think he realizes how lucky he is, his BF (best friend) has to pay everything himself; loans and lots of them. They will be rooming together.

I feel melancholy...lol I feel O-L-D! Eventhough I had my kids relatively young

Well baby boy is staying at home for the summer, I guess I will spoil him rotten

for everyone!

Sum, congratulations to your son on soon graduating! He really is lucky. My parents did similar for me. They both worked very hard through college and wanted my brother and I to have a "typical" college experience, living away from home and being able to enjoy our time there. I still have quite a bit of loans, but much less than I would have without their financial support, and I really had a great experience. I'm sure he appreciates all you're doing for him!

Speaking of, my 10 year high school graduation anniversary is next Thursday! I know, I am the baby here, but it still feels like yesterday.

I'm hoping that I can be really good over the weekend (no huge binges, limited booze, lots of gym time!) so that I can make more progress than usual. I'd really like the 190s to just fly by. My goal for the year is to get to 179. Really, it would be great to reach that goal by November so that I'm not struggling through the holidays! I gained last year Nov-Dec, even doing 5:2. But I will have a better handle on it this year. Plus, I think we are having our high school reunion over Thanksgiving, so would be good to be ahead of the game for that

Awww nonameslob, you are our baby!! Rennie and I will spoil you rotten!! Are you married or dating anyone seriously? Is there a get together for the 10 year anniversary?

Secret... I feel very young I am having a really hard time understanding that I am 40 something... I know I am not 20 anymore, but I think I am 30 something. I love life, I have an immature sense of humor ( I still think fart cushions are hilarious, hah) I dress really nice, trying to dress "close" to my age, but never boring. I play with my hair all the time; right now it is strawberry blonde. But it changes...next week I may be platinum blonde or firetruck red, ha. -- This is funny... last year someone had told my son...oh the hot mom is your mom

Sum so this is where I got that mindset from, I heard you say it before I haven't had anything to eat yet, I am hardly wasting away I will go as late as I can without eating, and perhaps just have a late lunch today. What a great milestone for your baby He'll be close right? a couple hours drive?

noname that is my goal to be well into the 150's for the holidays or almost out of them so I have some wiggle room We can do it

Sum, you should feel young! And whoa that comment must have felt good! I think you look wonderful and no way would I have guessed you have a son graduating from high school!

I've been dating my boyfriend for over 3 years and we've lived together for about two years now. Kids and marriage are in the far off future. Just enjoying my 20s, especially now that I have energy I'd love to be at my final goal weight before I turn 30 (I'm 27 now). I think the get-together for our 10 year is over the Thanksgiving holiday (late Nov. in the US).