Cate's Diary

I think you're doing incredible fasting twice a week, and also can't wait until you are seeing the results you want!!

I was wondering if you lose less weight weeks that you have bad allergic reactions? I ask because if I eat too much dairy my face breaks out in acne, and even if I am under my calories, I gain weight. I wonder if the stress of eating something that stresses my body makes it gain weight?

I need to get my exercise consistent and then may join you in a 500 calorie fast once a week. I remember when I was a kid I was very skinny and active and I used to enjoy the feeling of being hungry sometimes. It can be kind of refreshing feeling light and not bogged down with food occasionally!
 
Petal001 said:
Me too I always feel more positive and hopeful when I read on here
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I think the forum is the reason I have not regained all that weight I lost back in 2007 & that's one of the main reasons I stick around. It's my alternate place where I am myself & say how I feel & am not afraid to express myself. It's cheap therapy :)
YAY-
After two 500 cal. "fast days" the scales showed a nice drop. As I said in the challenge thread I actually weighed X plus 1.5 kg one day last week & that was what freaked me out. I felt confident that I had lost cm's as I could feel & see that, but it was still disheartening. Seeing that loss on the scales today has really lifted up my spirits. I know all the "don't be hung up on the scales" stuff, but I'm only human. Now I'll stay off them until next week, as, of course they will go up.
Breakfast this morning was-
Sourdough oat toast with 2 eggs, 1/2 an avocado & a little tuna.Very filling & very yummy. Next time I'll skip the tuna & add some wilted spinach.
Marsia said:
I think you're doing incredible fasting twice a week, and also can't wait until you are seeing the results you want!!
I was wondering if you lose less weight weeks that you have bad allergic reactions? I ask because if I eat too much dairy my face breaks out in acne, and even if I am under my calories, I gain weight. I wonder if the stress of eating something that stresses my body makes it gain weight?
I need to get my exercise consistent and then may join you in a 500 calorie fast once a week. I remember when I was a kid I was very skinny and active and I used to enjoy the feeling of being hungry sometimes. It can be kind of refreshing feeling light and not bogged down with food occasionally!
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You just posted while I was typing. I like it when that happens as I know you are right there :)
I think that inflammation affects my weight & it's most probably fluid retention. Yesterday I had a reaction after shopping(with my mask on) & had to sit by the park in my car & drink green tea until I felt well again. I could feel my body swelling.
That would be fun if you joined me in a 500 cal fast. I think learning to cope with hunger is good for us, but I wouldn't do it on a taxing day.
I am not going to golf today as the course is saturated & would be unpleasant. I had better shoot off a text message. There is a meeting afterwards as a lead up to the AGM next month & I am being pressured to take on the treasurer's and/or secretary's position & I am resisting strongly. I already do both jobs for G's Vets group & that is more than enough responsibility. I really don't like it & hate doing the cash book every month & minutes etc.
Anyhow. I am having a pleasant day at home with G. I may do some outside work I think, but really should vacuum.
 
Wow, you're doing so well with the fast days!! I kind of unintentionally do 16:8 because it's just how I eat, but I do it early in the day. Usually I have breakfast at 7 or 8, lunch at 12 and dinner is usually at 3 or 4 lol. Breakfast food is the best food so I'd never go without it!!
 
Thanks, Lucy. I'm enjoying how they make me feel. I think doing 16:8, either intentionally or not, is an excellent alternative. Breakfast food is my favourite too.
 
:party:Yay, your hard work is starting to show on the scales!!! I like when we are posting at the same time, too - it feels like in art school when occasionally we would all work on a big artwork together and there was so much camaraderie! We should pool our results and see how much we lose as a group sometime!

Ok, so I think I'll try a 500 calorie day whether or not my exercise routine is in place, because every little bit helps! I notice on days when I am not that hungry I also eat just a small meal around 3pm and then am not really hungry again. Maybe I'll try that sometimes, too, instead of always feeling like I have to have 3 normal sized meals.

That's so great that you have had this as your support for so long and heartening that it does help for not gaining everything back, which is my biggest fear.

Cheers to free therapy and to all being in this together!!!
 
Please don't take on any new positions at the golf club! Reread your diary if you're feeling the pressure...
 
Yay cate well done on the loss. It’s great to hear when hard work pays off .
Breakfast food my favourite too . I am having it now lol .
Sorry I’m on my phone so struggle to write . Will reply more later
 
Thanks, Marsia. It's a great place to help you feel better about yourself & really connect.
LaMa- I promise you I will not be taking on any new positions at the golf club. One very big lesson was learned.
Thanks, Petal. It felt so good to at last see some scale action in the right direction.
It's funny because when I am doing 5:2 I am not so hungry on the NFD's & I feel so full after a "normal" meal. I have no cravings & eating something unhealthy or sweet is the furthest thing from my mind. I now feel that I am switched on to it. Yay!
I am going out to lunch with the women & am not looking forward to it, but will go, as I haven't been to golf for 2 weeks. I must get back into it. I really wanted to get into 5:2 without exerting myself too much, but I should be right next week.
Time to get a move on xoxo
 
It's really great when everything clicks and suddenly you have focus. I think motivation ebbs and flows but making up your mind about something and being determined is what makes things happen! I get the same kind of thing on a day I eat less- just deciding that's enough food for the day stops me from feeling hungry or thinking about food as I've just taken that option off the table for myself.
 
Cate
Hope the luncheon went well . Again well done on the loss and sticking to the fast days. The 5:2 does seem to really get positive results. I can really tell your committed to this and sticking to it . The beck so,union recommends that doesnt it . Find a plan and stick to it
 
Thanks, Lucy, Marsia & Petal. Motivation does ebb & flow & I think you are all right. When you find what works for you, then stick to it. My brain seems to cope much better with 5:2 than it does with anything else so I will stick with it& give it my best shot. I wasn't tempted by anything unhealthy at lunch & didn't feel like dessert. I had grilled flake, chips & salad & enjoyed it, without any guilt.
For me, the best part of going out is getting back home. I am very itchy!
 
I woke up less itchy, thanks LaMa, but with Asthma. I feel OK though.
D & the kids are coming for dinner tonight. It's a good way of getting to see them. I'm also going to have C tomorrow afternoon on his own for a few hours, which will be lovely. I might go for a walk through the bush with him if it isn't raining.
I find I am enjoying porridge for breakfast more than anything else at the moment. It's really filling. I have about 60-70g organic oats, about a cup of unsweetened almond milk, a banana & about a teaspoon of honey, zap it in the microwave for 2 minutes & add a bit more milk if too thick. It is SO filling & it's 413 cals (if I remember to add the hemp hearts).
I had better get on the move soon as I really should do some vacuuming!
 
Yay family time! Also: adding spices to porridge is lovely, especially in winter. A gingerbread mix, pumpkin spice or just simple cinnamon, it's all delicious.
 
I’m not a fan of porridge but you guys are converting me . Perhaps I try for winter .

Lovely you have the family for dinner . Enjoy . I’m meeting mine tomorrow and looking forward to it .
Hope you burned some calories vacuuming!
 
I love having a big, filling breakfast, too. I experimented and started having a little brown rice with breakfast, as I had been avoiding carbs, and I promptly dropped 2 pounds. I guess my body was going into calorie saving mode without the starches or something.
 
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