Thanks to so many of you who have sent me messages of encouragement... I really feel the power of the thoughts and prayers of so many friends in real life...and online. I feel great todat!!!

Back from vacation to all your stories and progress! So happy for you both' date=' past your surgery and into healing. Best of luck to you both! ...I haven't lost any weight in two days, how do you break a stall?[/quote']

Um, you be thankful after vacay that you are back at lowest and WAIT! LOL.

Eat a cupcake.

*smack* smart alec...

However, given FYE follows 5:2, there is something slightly more intelligent to say here. Only slightly.

As long as the calories in said cupcake are sub 500, it should be compliant with a fast day on 5:2 diet. Ignoring the nutritional value of said cupcake for a moment, I cannot imagine how many food cravings that will give you for the remainder of the day. Munch, munch, munch. That would be super hard to not want to eat something else - again and again and again - if it were me on a 5:2 fasting day, following the consumption of said cupcake. It better be good. German chocolate frosting or something like that.

How about exercise an extra 30 minutes, intensely. That should help break a stall. If you want to break a stall with food, just eat more calories of a good balance of healthy options. Hard to do on 5:2, I know. Just for 1 day. Maybe do it on your feast day. Give your body a little change of scenery that is not going to lead to other eating issues (as a cupcake may do).

Good luck!!

*smack* smart Alec... However' date=' given FYE follows 5:2, there is something slightly more intelligent to say here. Only slightly. As long as the calories in said cupcake are sub 500, it should be compliant with a fast day on 5:2 diet. Ignoring the nutritional value of said cupcake for a moment, I cannot imagine how many food cravings that will give you for the remainder of the day. Munch. munch, munch. That would be super hard to not want to eat something else - again and again and again - if it were me on a 5:2 fasting day, following the consumption of said cupcake. It better be good. [/quote']

My god just READING about eating a cupcake is giving me the munches! Smack him hard!

Personally I am not much of a cupcake person despite them being all the rage. Now hang an apple fritter in front of my nose and...well, lets just say it won't be pretty.

It started out as an addition to all the string of lame questions/comments one can ask to get a rise around here (and entertain the home bound Miss Jane and Mr. Bean) , but I might just have to try the cupcake and see how it works out....... make mine chocolate! I will report back with the results after i stabilize my insulin!

Y'alllll! I've been craving cake for DAYS!! Do we have to talk about cupcakes??? . Now, I really want to go eat one! Make mine wedding cake with cream cheese icing, please. I deserve it. I've been really good.

Y'alllll! I've been craving cake for DAYS!! Do we have to talk about cupcakes??? . Now' date=' I really want to go eat one! Make mine wedding cake with cream cheese icing, please. I deserve it. I've been really good. [/quote']

Oh I know! Cake was why I got fat. Here Georgia I'll distract you with a beautimous view instead. Feeling so blessed to be here tonight.

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Personally I am not much of a cupcake person despite them being all the rage. Now hang an apple fritter in front of my nose and...well' date=' lets just say it won't be pretty. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Apple fritters rock.

Oh I know! Cake was why I got fat. Here Georgia I'll distract you with a beautimous view instead. Feeling so blessed to be here tonight. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Gorgeous!! Enjoy! And might I add, I am quite jealous!!

I'd take a hendricks gin and tonic anyday over a stupid cupcake...haha.

so,today is Sat so I guess 5 days postop. We ventured beyond the hotel walls undr firm instructions from the surgeon to move like 85 year old ladies walking on an icey path... ie slow and careful. I had my 7 drains cleverly tucked into a fanny pack, but yes I got stares. We went to a local grocery store and connected mall, lots of sitting between walking . Had a great time, love people so always a good time. back to the hotel and slept the sleep of the dead a few hours...lol

The elimination of the tape is solving the skinproblem and we bought a very thin shirt to go under the top garmet to protect my sensitive skin. I am no longer developing skin abrasions yeah ! so wearing the garment except for showers.

one of the reasons 5 :2 works for me is they are super low carb days.... remember i dont "count" calories. my fast days are approx 500 but they are basically low carb Protein drnk days with perhaps a hunk of sandwich meat.

Oh I know! Cake was why I got fat. Here Georgia I'll distract you with a beautimous view instead. Feeling so blessed to be here tonight.

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I see your beach view...and I raise you Oreo cupcakes.

I see your beach view...and I raise you Oreo cupcakes.

I hate you.

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Oh I know! Cake was why I got fat. Here Georgia I'll distract you with a beautimous view instead. Feeling so blessed to be here tonight. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Where is "here?" It's gorgeous!!!

I'd take a hendricks gin and tonic anyday over a stupid cupcake...haha. so' date='today is Sat so I guess 5 days postop. We ventured beyond the hotel walls undr firm instructions from the surgeon to move like 85 year old ladies walking on an icey path... ie slow and careful. I had my 7 drains cleverly tucked into a fanny pack, but yes I got stares. We went to a local grocery store and connected mall, lots of sitting between walking . Had a great time, love people so always a good time. back to the hotel and slept the sleep of the dead a few hours...lol The elimination of the tape is solving the skinproblem and we bought a very thin shirt to go under the top garmet to protect my sensitive skin. I am no longer developing skin abrasions yeah ! so wearing the garment except for showers. one of the reasons 5 :2 works for me is they are super low carb days.... remember i dont "count" calories. my fast days are approx 500 but they are basically low carb Protein drnk days with perhaps a hunk of sandwich meat.[/quote']

Go, CGJ! You are doing awesome! It takes real guts in my book to tackle that all in one fail (fale sic?) swoop!! I would prefer it too but not sure I would be brave enough. Glad you have the skin stuff doing better now. Take care and be safe!!

I see your beach view...and I raise you Oreo cupcakes.

You are a troublemaker!!! )). I'm going to ride my NEW recumbent bike now and catch up on another thread results (100 mile challenge) instead. Bahahaha

THEN I'm going to eat a Fiber One 90 cal bar!!