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Sheila, I copied and pasted the list into my "notes" on my phone!!! LOL. THANKS! I have a 5 min fudge recipe that uses a box of powdered sugar instead of marshmallows, stick of butter and vanilla, I believe is all it takes. I'll look it up. Now, I REALLY want fudge! Look at this for lower carb no bake chocolate cookies. http://m.youtube.com/watch?list=UUa-ny9DY016_5002mojVYRg&feature=share&v=MK7a__UVtBU&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMK7a__UVtBU%26feature%3Dshare%26list%3DUUa-ny9DY016_5002mojVYRg

Thanks, Cathy!!!

Looks awesome! I've made the oatmeal no bales all my life. Now I'm going to try the coconut instead!!

Yaay !! Isn't it awesome ??

Good article. I do t drink coffee. Never have but I do have a very small amount of caffeine through my Crysytal Light Energy.

You are welcome! I'll help you with any questions or advice! You've got this!!'

Amen!

Search for "The 5:2 Diet" thread. It has some links and info. Also, here is link to original website and the man who came up with. http://thefastdiet.co.uk Go to that thread on BP and we can "hook up" with advice, etc! I KNOW what it's like to regain.

Oh, yes, CGJ! Hit new low today of 140! Lost all my regain plus additional ten pounds since June! I highly recommend!!!!!

Okay, in in a very happy place this morning. New low this morning and I do believe I am THERE! Well, I'd like to be one more pound down for vanity to be in the 130s! LOL. So thankful for 5:2 lifestyle and the control it has brought to my eating habits. I know all of us have different struggles right now and many of you have made or gotten back to goal while others are still in the journey. I will turn 60 (dear lord, just saying that makes me shudder!) in about 3 weeks and am trying very hard to be as healthy as possible since I am older now and don't have the luxury of TIME! I know at times I don't feel that I offer much to this group but love being included and really love all of you and your, um, exploits! Merry Christmas!

Yes and I would alternate with cold. I use heating pad and then a bag of frozen peas/veggies makes a great ice pack. Hope you feel better

I, too, am 3 1/2 years out. Lost 100 pounds in first 8 mos. and didn't develop a really good maintenance plan so over the next year and half gained about 27 pounds eating too many sliders and not being consistent. I finally, through 5:2 lifestyle, found a permanent maintenance plan that works for me and dropped the weight and an additional 9 lbs so far. One-2 lbs to go to final bounce ill be happy with. Feel great and sleeve is still very restrictive IF used correctly and your follow your program. Just go into it with the mindset that this is a Tool and not a magic bullet. It is work and will take determination. I have never been more pleased than when I get dressed in the morning and it's a size 4/6 and not 20/22! PLUS, no meds, no cpap, BMI of 22!

That doesn't even seem remotely possible that those two are the same person!! Wowzers! You have really done well! Congrats. Congrats. Congrats!!!

I haven't "met" you but let me say, you are gorgeous! How far out are you?

One thing to consider is WHEN you are going to concentrate your calories. For example, they encourage eating all of your calories in an 8 hour or less period and have longer "fast" time for better results. For example, many of us eat earlier the night before a fast day and then delay until around noon or so to start consuming anything which gives a window of approximately 16-18 hours. When I first started 5:2, I did eat earlier but since have altered it and usually don't have anything til around noon such as babybel cheese or EAS 100 cal Protein shake and concentrate the bulk for dinner and a snack finishing early around 7 or so. Like today, I had babybel cheese around 11:30 or so. Had another one at 5pm and then Lean cuisine 270 calories so I am around 370 right now and will have a snack and Done! I do drink all day long, crystal light and Water. And yes, there is about 5 -10 calories per glass you should count but I don't now. . I'm one pound from where I want to ultimately "bounce" from. 140. I will also say, you will need to be sure you really continue to eat clean on non fast days even though higher cal. My TOP calorie days are still only between 1200-1300. That's what I can eat and not gain. Good luck! You should do well if you make up your mind that it can be a lifestyle and truly becomes that!!!

And you know what, I think your "skinnys" could be another size down and skinnier! You look amazing!!! Look at those neckbones! ( I am in love with them!).

So amazing what this surgery has done for you! I could have written this too! Same things wrong and at 3 1/2 years out, life is so different!!! Congrats!

Boy, Cathy, do I know about "backs!" Don't they ALWAYS go "out" at the worst possible timing? I have to rely on heating pad and flexiril to get through it! Ha! And I'm with Cathy, Coops, I like the "little black dress" (and YOU DO look very widdle!) without the jacket. I'd just add some color bling and fancy/smancy makeup and hairdo and wear Red Heels!!! LOL

Wowzers!!! Amazing transformation, Girlfriend!

bahahaha. Why no? We know EVERYTHING else! Ha!

OML, (lord) my husbands drinks sleepy time all the time! He calls it his "calming" tea! LOL. thank god, he does. Ha! And Lynda, yes, ALL liquids count! And the Dr said it could too

Girl, you need to get that stuff OUT of your head! If you never lose another pound, you are VERY THIN AND SMALL! As Kim said, a small normal woman! Quit beating yourself up. Really. We DONT lie! Well, not always

And we cant make it without you!!!! DON'T LOSE HOPE! Its very hard for all of us during holidays, anyway, so dont feel bad at yourself. Take a SMALL goal and push hard toward that one and then move on. I get overwhelmed if I look too far range. And I have a bag of really good Christmas cookies staring at me right now on my 2nd fast day. I have persevered so far but I've also saved some so I can enjoy tomorrow!!!!! LOL

Susan, again, I agree with Kim. I regained almost 30 pounds and was on the point of totally losing it. You CAN re lose that weight. I did and many others here have and are still doing it. I would def give 5:2 a real shot and track, track, track what goes in your mouth. I know, fore, I had to finally realize that I COULDNOT and never would be able to eat higher calories in a day and/or junk (believe me I was eating whole bags of mini powdered donuts in one sitting!) without gaining. Now that I've refocused and am really WORKING It, I find it much easier to maintain and keep the weight off. I believe you can too!!!!!!! Go, Girl! We will help you!!!!

Susan, I am in full agreement with Kim and Daisy. We, a group of truly dedicated longer term sleevers, began this group because we desperately needed to find something that worked for us and that was 5:2. In doing that, we became fast friends and confidants. In every way imaginable! . Knowing that I could "bare my soul" to this group whom I've never met face to face but linked heartbeats with has been life changing for me physically and I will say, sometimes emotionally. Yes, there are others who need help and we willingly offer it On Other Threads And will continue. This place has become sacred to us. I would hate for that to change. I, personally, hope that we maintain the integrity of our group as it is.