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.

Hi guys - hope everyone is having a good day so far - rough week around here but the eating has been pretty okay for the most part - I think I have had only one fast day that was at 500 or just under, soo easy to have a tiny nibble and next thing its 600 - 800 - 1400 lol.

Having some computer issues which is mildly irritating, everyone in the house is sick with a head cold including myself and 2/3 of my students- hubby was in the ER last night for another bout of of kidney stone pain that came on suddenly last night out of nowhere, our main family car went in the shop for repairs - this is the same car we were to be driving to SoCal next week for my birthday trip - looks like we might be renting a car - ahh well maybe Disneyland will make us all forget our troubles -that's the idea right?

Glad to hear so many folks returning to beloved creative pursuits - I encourage people in the arts all day long (professor of fine arts here

Eating at 1200 today - fasting tomorrow..Oh and I got a fit bit and aria scale this past week - so far I am really liking it. Have WL support group this weekend at the hospital - hopefully will get to see other vst members there (Fiddleman and his wife Phoenix79, ans Stef attend) hanging in there and have yet to see the scale move below that newest low of 168

Hi guys! Ok first yesteday I was at 547 I had a bit of a run in with some homemade guacamole and chips I've not done anything creative in a while... That might be what's missing! (That and exercise) It's nice to see some new faces that participate!! Brown, I dont get nausea in the mornings but I read here all the time about people getting it when going on a restrictive diet. Maybe? That and acid?

Chimera,

Hope your husband is feeling better soon..

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Coops, that is a bloody fantastic drawing (in my best brit-speak accent!) and I should know I was an art major in college! LOVE that you did this instead of eating...just LOVE it. And yep the 159 is your new low...GO FOR IT GIRL!

LV sorry you were down, glad it's fleeting...

Brown I don't have am nausea, I would be looking into that further. On a similar note, my hubby last thurs...we went to a meeting at school that is once a month and it's always a potluck. Someone picks a theme and we all supply necessary items. It was Italian which is usually not very sleeve friendly, so I brought crockpot meatballs. OMG, hubby waited till the "end" of the line and they were GONE! So he had some type of Pasta with sausage, ate it, immediately felt ill, and went home to throw up. It was crazy, he hasn't thrown up in well over 2 years (his sleeve was March 2011) and he said as soon as he ate it, he instantly felt icky. So other people ate that too (I didn't) and they were fine? Go figure. I figured he had a touch of flu but he felt better the next day so I guess the moral of the story is sometimes things just don't agree and how and when they present is tricky to tell. I don't like feeling nauseated so I avoid at ALL costs. ALL! lol...

Chimear, OMG, so sorry about YOUR hubby. Sheesh seems to be going around here with sick husbands...first Cheri's husband falling, then Cathy's hubby and now yours (oh and mine who didn't tolerate someone's potluck dish...hehe.) Anyway, sorry about the car trouble too, NOTHING is more frustrating. Glad you have a vacation waiting for you...sounds like you will need it!

Yesterday I didn't fast because Tues and THurs. are my double workout days when I do weight lifting for an hour and then head directly to spin and drench myself in blood sweat and tears. Yesterday I came home from 2 hours at the gym, showered and fell alseep for a GOOD SOLID HOUR. I never do that. I'm a sore puppy today. And my weight is still up by 2+lbs which I think is due to the weight lifting, but gosh darn it...I'm annoyed by it.

So today is a fasting day...hoping to just coast today. I have some freelance work to do and homework to do, so I'm happily skipping my Wed. gym class. I need to heal and rest from yesterdays monster workout.

thanks for all the lovely comments about my pic! When I get in the zone, I just love to draw! It really does help get rid of stress and puts me in a really calm place! When I show my pictures to the kids in school, they all ask me why I don't teach art! Lol! They don't get it, that it is a great hobby!

Non fast day today and I've kept it pretty good - been to Curves and enjoyed it once I was there. No fast for me tomo as I have a training day in Cardiff and they always do good food! I will fast again Friday instead. That is the beauty of this 5:2, very versatile!

Sorry to hear about some of your problems, life sure is for living - warts and all!

And GT, I would love to meet one day - imagine, we could just take one suitcase and share...! x

FYE.. Your right' date=' I try not to deprive myself, I save the final calories for a snack. Jello SF chocolate mousse one of my favorite Snacks. Goal is to stop at one. I'm heading out on a quick trip to NY this weekend. My oldest son is receiving his Black Belt in Korean Martial Art Hwa Rang Do, my hubby teaches. Family trip.. driving 10 hours , then shopping ( besides eating one of my favorite things to do ). I'm not the kayaking, hiking type, but I hope you have a great time, stay safe. Ladies.. tomorrow is a new day.. hope it starts looking up for everyone.[/quote']

Girl, I'm right there with you! Shop til you drop! I know every Outlet Mall between here and both coasts! Lol

Oh and I saw the magic 159 again - do I change my ticker? Got through a fast day with no problems today and did a Zumba class after school' date=' even though I didn't want to! Going to bed feeling more optimistic tonight![/quote']

yes!! Yes!! Name it and claim it!!! LOL

LOVE the drawing, coops! And the 159!! Well done you.

I've done two fast days this week, post-hols -- 599 on Monday and 630 today. I'll take it!! I am shooting still for the 500-700 range on fasting days to see if that avoids the problems I was having. And let's also see if I ever lose any weight LOL! Looking at my stats over time, I've been in the 70-ish range for over a year now...

I finished fast day yesterday at right around 500 give or take 5 or so. I so love this way of managing eating.

I was thinking this morning after reading a thread where everyone shared their secret "sins" so to speak. I'm all for being honesty but what struck me is that so many of these are just starting their VSG journey or only a few months out. After being on this journey for almost 3 1/2 years, I'm really glad I stuck to basics and didn't do too much "sinning" so that I reached goal and then when I DID lose my way on junk for a few months I KNEW what was required and I also had the wherewithal to know I was determined to remain thin!

All of you, my lovelies, KNOW that this is hard work! We have fought for every pound lost during this 5:2 journey together. I get so tickled at friends who say, "Oh, I didn't know you could gain weight? Why are you zealous about it?" Or "but you took the EASY way!" (. Easy! I put any of us up against what others who lose weight the "hard" way (smile) do to lose, get healthier, or reach their respective goals!

THERE! I've said it and I feel better! LOL. Have a great day! Be strong. As my hero, Lance Armstrong, says LIVESTRONG! Heehee. Couldn't resist that. He's NOT my hero. Kinda feel bad for him and yes, I know I shouldn't but I always go for the underdog.

Here! Here! Georgia!

I guess that's where my distress was coming from on that thread (and several others) some are only a few WEEKS out too

There is so much to learn on this journey (HATE that word) and there is something to be said about taking advantage of those first months to change mindsets and take advantage of that awesome weight loss window..... Sigh how I miss those days

Here! Here! Georgia! I guess that's where my distress was coming from on that thread (and several others) some are only a few WEEKS out too There is so much to learn on this journey (HATE that word) and there is something to be said about taking advantage of those first months to change mindsets and take advantage of that awesome weight loss window..... Sigh how I miss those days

Yeah, where the weight just fell off! Sniff sniff.

Yeah, where the weight just fell off! Sniff sniff.

And I worried about things like "what if I lose to much weight"

Ok who am I kidding? That's one worry I NEVER had

Oh and guess what??

The scale told me 152 today!

I'm kinda excited but honestly I've not been feeling well the last couple of days... Just kinda been under the weather and now have a dull backache.

But 152

And I worried about things like "what if I lose to much weight" Ok who am I kidding? That's one worry I NEVER had Oh and guess what?? The scale told me 152 today! I'm kinda excited but honestly I've not been feeling well the last couple of days... Just kinda been under the weather and now have a dull backache. But 152

As I said earlier, when it APPEARS we claim it!!!! Bahahaha

It looks like my "fast" day has turned into a "slow" day... I think I started vacation a day early! Well, not to bad for a normal day, and will dance tonight, so I think it will be ok.

Today is Fast Day and I'm reallllllllly wanting to EAT! lol. I'm trying to hold off til around eleven giving me about 15 hour fast. Hmm, I shall make it. Yes, I shall.

Good luck today, Fellow 5:2ers!

Today is Fast Day and I'm reallllllllly wanting to EAT! lol. I'm trying to hold off til around eleven giving me about 15 hour fast. Hmm' date=' I shall make it. Yes, I shall. Good luck today, Fellow 5:2ers![/quote']

You and I will "suffer" together today

I woke up thinking **** didn't I just fast??? Um yep two days ago.. Here we go again

I will not be eating until at least 11 too.

We've got it!