My biggest dilemma is that I have to take medicine in the morning. I don't want to eat until around 11 am because I like to have a late night snack of 100 calorie pack of cocoa dusted almonds. I've been putting off taking my medicine but the one I can't put off is an anti biotic.

I guess I can share this ,lol. I have to take an antibiotic before have sex or I will get a UTI.I have to take it with food.

I guess half of a Greek Yogurt would be 50 calories. I need to look up string cheese and baby bell light.

How about you? Is the 5:2 plan working with your life? I also don't like working out with my trainer on an empty stomach.

Will this not work if you have 11 hours in between instead of 12? There must be some reason you have to have 12 hours off.

I've been back on the 5:2 bandwagon for a couple of weeks and have managed to rein in the really bad junk I was consuming; hence, weight gain. Have lost back down some of the weight. Need another 5-8 pounds to be where I want to STAY. (Yeah, here I again! ????).

 

Haven't been on BP much because the new app freezes up everytime I try to read posts on any thread. Lots of people having the issue so hopefully, there is. "Fix" soon.

 

Anyway, let's hit it, Girls! Florinda, "Fall- new season - fresh start!"

Hi all -- still reading, not saying much. Still a total mess, this thread is my very thin lifeline. None of my clothes fit. I've not been in such a bad place in a LONG time. So I will just keep hanging on to the thin line and hoping I can get it together again. :-(

Hang in! You can. I know we all are struggling in some way (well, most). Glad you are part of 5:2 and you've provided support for many of us in the past. Sending you hugs!!

Challenge. I joined the Halloween Challenge so let's do a 5:2 Halloween Challenge ourselves!

 

1. Commit to 5:2 week. REAL fast days

2. Set a Reasonable goal you want to reach/achieve. Even if just to get back on track.

3. Weigh in each week. Other group does Friday. So whatever y'all decide.

4. Be connected and help motivate each other in the next month toward healthy eating and lifestyle.

Back much better but have not restarted exercise yet! Need to restart 5:2 and even more need you ladies encouragement.

It has been very quiet here but I have been pleased to have seen some members who have not been around for a while.

The new app I feel is quite poor and the whole site is quite quiet. I more often use my ipad than my laptop as that is my new set up but as this 'secret forum ' just shows up on participated I'm not too sure how secret it is is.

Glad to hear from Sheila, I thought it was work that was keeping her away.

OK ladies let's have a big push on 5:2 between now and Christmas, I certainly need it.

We need to log in more often to keep ourselves accountable. I really need you guys to get myself on the straight and narrow.

Um, IS this private now? It is showing under participated as Cathy said.

Do we need to send a message to Alex? He assured me in the past that it was private.I wasn't aware that there was a new ap and people are having issues.

I need to commit to exercise because I am a nervous wreck without it. I can't take those SSRI's for depression and anxiety but I really need to . When I do cardio every day, my anxiety is better controlled. For the first few hours in the morning, I feel so nervous and anxious, it's very upsetting.

Maybe they have come out with something new since i last tried. I know a lot of those medications cause weight gain, as well. Sheesh, why does life have to be so complicated?

When you think about it, everyone in our group is stressed out. Florinda has the state bothering her, Dee is really down, Sheryl is out of sorts, Sheila is trying to get used to being a mom and working full time, I am a nervous wreck for no reason at all that I know of, etc. What has being overweight most of our lives done to us all mentally?

It is so wonderful to have you guys here. Swiz!!! Glad you are here, even if just hanging out... I do that sometimes too, I just don't have anything to say, but want to be in the room with company. Its comforting. We are here for you. I miss Kelly too... and think of other 5:2 members gone by....Laura!!!! Whats up girl! Hope they are all well. I agree, the holidays are coming up and I don't want to gain on top of gaining! OK, weight in day... I guess we could do friday too. Im in! Anyway, I usually fast on Mon and The, and of course I am going to a big public radio arts Gala tomorrow night, MOn. they always have wine and treats. I will fast the rest of the day and try and keep it together... I will do it again on Tuesday if I have to! Cheers all!

Oh never mind me I think I am having an extended midlife crisis..ha. I am so motivated to make the lexapro work because the tiny dose controls my anxiety. I dont feel down or blue if my anxiety is in control.

So I had a wild weekend. Friday I did company sponsored "day of caring" for United way. 50 of us did habitat restoration which meant digging out invasive plants with a pick or shovel. It was brutally hard work but felt so good. We accomplished so much. One of the volunteer coordinators was so hot and awesome but given the setting...it wasn't really appropriate to ask him if he was single! My arms and shoulders were sore from all that shoveling.

Saturday morning I went riding..fun as always. Sat afternoon I did another wine walk with 3 girlfriends..super fun. My niece and her hubby and somepals did it too. My oldest son and his roommates showed up to look at antiques and had appetizers with us. Awkward moment...the boyfriend of an acquaintance got really drunk and was hitting on me. I know he was loaded and that is why but I worry she overheard it. ..sigh. I did reflect that in the last week 2 guys have hit on me, and the volunteer coordinator guy definitely talked to me...might or might not have been flirting. And he was sober even. I didn't feel flattered but I had one of those "wait a minute, celebrate our hotness" moments. Pat on back...we all need to do that More.

My son had a school buddy over Sat night - I loved it.

Today, Sunday I did a hike with Theo. It was brutally hard for us oldsters but we loved the scenery and had a nice day. He took me out to dinner after. It was nice..and where I am at with him is just backing off and seeing him sometimes but I am going to date others if I ever find the time.

I started the day with my young horse double barrel kicking me. Oddly the impact site is okay as I was nearly out of range but I was tossed like a lawn dart. My neck and shoulders hurt from the impact. I wished I could have seen it filmed because I really felt airborne! Yes, I did the brutal hike after that.

Loved all the updates!

I am not quite ready to restart 5:2 as I have a weird and tough week at work ahead. In a few weeks I am IN. I have been drinking way too much wine....been having a fun summer in spite of my troubles (bettys death and the nightmare that went with it)

You know girls, I realized something! We could all chat in the chat room. We could pick a time, a day, and however many of us could chat at that time, click on chat below. There doesn't ever seem to be anyone using it.

 

I used to chat all the time, when it was verticalsleevetalk. I chatted every night when the web site first started after band talk.

Hey swizz... might not be my biz.. but curious if the "total mess" is life or just weight related? Thinking of you...keep hanging in there!

Denise I used to cardiovascular away my anxiety too. But in hindsight it only partially worked. The who med situation sucks but not as bad as anxiety did!

Florinda glad you are enjoying your new digs. Are you outdoorsy oriented? Ski? The gray arrives sometime in Oct or Nov and can be a downer so now is the time to be lining up how to make the most of our cloudy but usually mild winters. It is a killer adjustment for some and others love it (no snow to shovel).

Georgia, seems like we all did good on 5:2 last summer. How far are you from your goal?

M2g...thrilled for your career success. Carve out time for you. I didn't do that well as a career mom and it contributed to my obesity.

So, recap. I hit goal of 158 in Feb 2013. Regained 5 last summer and started 5:2 at 163. Got down to 150 in time for plastics. Swelling etc didn't see 150 again until maybe Jan 2014. Accidentally lost 10# this spring and got to 140. This morning 146.5..definitely bouncing up.

My 5:2 goal is to get down to 140 again. If i quit drinking wine it would probably happen....

Okay, looking at the calendar, I propose that we do a "calling all 5:2bies" reboot that begins on the 22nd of September, which is next Monday. In case anybody needs a refresher on the outline of 5:2ing, back to the beginning....

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/258660-your-start-date-and-start-weight-for-the-52-method/

Also, I found this ...

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/441-mental-health-issues-for-sleevers/

Also, has anyone had issues with acid making a comeback? For four years I have been a pill-a-day (Prevacid) and suddenly this week, a few days ago, I have had such intense acid pain that I am taking 2 pills a day, one morning, one night. The acid is so intense it even gave me a blister on the roof of my mouth. Anyone had an issue similar?

No Florinda, but I read a study that indicates 3-6 years post op... big increase in some people's acid issues.

well f*u*ck me then... suggestions/knowledge/advice?

Okay, looking at the calendar, I propose that we do a "calling all 5:2bies" reboot that begins on the 22nd of September, which is next Monday. In case anybody needs a refresher on the outline of 5:2ing, back to the beginning....

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/258660-your-start-date-and-start-weight-for-the-52-method/

 

Also, I found this ...

 

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/441-mental-health-issues-for-sleevers/

 

Also, has anyone had issues with acid making a comeback? For four years I have been a pill-a-day (Prevacid) and suddenly this week, a few days ago, I have had such intense acid pain that I am taking 2 pills a day, one morning, one night. The acid is so intense it even gave me a blister on the roof of my mouth. Anyone had an issue similar?

yes! In the past month, I have been experiencing a LOT. Feels like backed up in my throat and burning chest. I never had it before surgery. Didn't have it after surgery either until I hit year four.

 

And I'm up for the 5:2 reboot!