5:2ing. Ruth's Journey!

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Hello!

Did JUDDD diet a couple of years back and did really well so I am doing 5:2 as of tomorrow. My doctor weighed me on Friday as 93kg and threatened to put me on Orlistat to sort myself out. My BMI is at 30.3 due to me being 5,9.
I have quite a bit to lose, starting at 14 stone 7, and looking to get down to 11 stone (and then taking it from there!) I will be weighing Friday's and looking at fasting on Monday and Wednesday as I find this easier

I am on a very tight budget so this needs to work for me looking forward to starting anyway!

Oh and by the way, I'm Ruth, 24 from Harrogate in North Yorkshire. I work in wetherby and walk around 40 minutes a day. I live in a lovely flat with my very supportive partner. I fell badly in April 2014 and have put over 2 stones in weight on :/ so this is for me, my back and my knees!

My goal is my birthday 12/08/2015 when I will be 25. Quite a big ask but I'm up for it

Love this site and having a good old message so drop by for a chat!!

Ruth
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[strawberry]

Hello
Good luck with 5:2, there are some brilliant results on here with it! x

 

[Trefoil]

Hello
Good luck with 5:2, there are some brilliant results on here with it! x

Hi Tink,

Thanks so much looking forward to it!

Can't wait to have a look around properly! Lots to do tonight!

Ruth
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I forgot it's Monday (not used to having time off but moved house!!!) So will be fasting tomorrow and Wednesday!

Do I dare buy myself some scales....

Ruth
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Quick trip to Asda:

Scales! (Eeek I will not turn into a scale hopper....)
Mini Kievs (49 cals each)
Hartleys S/F Jelly (16 cals per 1/2 sachet)
Tuna (68 per 1/2 tin)
Eggs (boiled 75 cals)
And lots of lovely lean meats and veg for my other 5 days along with some yummy sauces!!

Feeling excited already....

Ruth
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[VeggieAnna]

Here to follow x

 

[pippalata]

I went to harrogate this year - it's beautiful good luck in your journey, Ruth! x

 

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This is my lunch (there is a pear missing as an afternoon snack!!)

50g Asda Herb Salad = 14
1/2 tin John West no drain tuna (spring water) = 68
1tsp Asda French Dressing = 16
2 Pears (Morning & Afternoon Snack) = 47 x 2 = 94
1/2 Pint Hartleys Lemon & Lime Sugar free Jelly= 16

Then:

Breakfast:
Black Coffee = 4
Boiled Egg = 75

Dinner,
4x Mini Kievs = 196
1/2 Pint Hartleys Lemon & Lime Sugar free Jelly= 16

499/500

 

[Trefoil]

Here to follow x

I went to harrogate this year - it's beautiful good luck in your journey, Ruth! x

Hello Veggie Anna lovely to have you here!

Hello Pippalata, Harrogate is lovely I feel very lucky indeed to live here!

Thanks so much although I can't see stats through the app I'm sure you're doing really well

Ruth
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Loved yesterday and stuck to it!!

 

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Today is a normal day:

2x Kingsmill Crumpets = 206
2 Tsps Olivio Light = 50
Black Coffee = 4
1% Milk Allowance = 40

Lunch... tbc. Being taken out for lunch by work!!!

Looking at a Mexican for dinner

Ruth
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[Honey-J]

Hello nice to see you back Ruth x

 

[Trefoil]

Hello Honey J hope you're well!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Ruth
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I had a lovely pear, McDonald's black coffee and a mug shot piri piri for lunch (so much for being taken out!!!)

Then when I got in I got 2 chicken breasts, a red onion, 2 peppers, mushrooms and sprayed some frylight and made fajitas. We had a pack I think old el Paso? But I don't like the salsa so we used the spice rub and I had 3 wraps with a bit of grated lighter cathedral city, French mustard and 0% fat Greek Yogurt. It was lovely

Just sat with some Greek Yogurt, Honey and a black coffee. I love how doing this automatically changes my eating habits, no matter if I'm on a fasting day or not!

Ruth
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Yesterday's final figures:

2x Kingsmill Crumpets = 206
Black Coffee = 4
Olivio Light 2 tsps = 50
1% Milk Allowance = 40

Pear = 47
Piri Piri mug shot = 219
McDonald's Black Coffee = 4

Old El Paso 3 Wraps = 396
1 Chicken Breast = 163
1/2 Green pepper = 16
1/2 Red Pepper = 16
4 Mushrooms (white) = 22
1/4 Red Onion = 10
50g Cathedral City Light = 156
3 Tbsps Frenchs American mustard = 114
Heinz Mayonnaise 3 Tbsps = 278
Liberte 0% Greek Yog = 58

= 1799

Perfect for me

Ruth
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[pippos]

Hiya, I'm from Ilkley
I'm doing lighterlife at the mo but find these 5:2 threads really interesting because that's how I plan to maintain. Also LL threads are completely dead! You're doing fab x

 

[VeggieAnna]

Well done on your first fast Ruth, you get a lot for your 500 cals!! I always eat really easy stuff on fasts like cereal bars...I need to get more creative!

 

[Honey-J]

Yesterday's final figures:

2x Kingsmill Crumpets = 206
Black Coffee = 4
Olivio Light 2 tsps = 50
1% Milk Allowance = 40

Pear = 47
Piri Piri mug shot = 219
McDonald's Black Coffee = 4

Old El Paso 3 Wraps = 396
1 Chicken Breast = 163
1/2 Green pepper = 16
1/2 Red Pepper = 16
4 Mushrooms (white) = 22
1/4 Red Onion = 10
50g Cathedral City Light = 156
3 Tbsps Frenchs American mustard = 114
Heinz Mayonnaise 3 Tbsps = 278
Liberte 0% Greek Yog = 58

= 1799

Perfect for me

Ruth
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good choices made Ruth. When's weigh in day ? X

 

[Trefoil]

Hiya, I'm from Ilkley
I'm doing lighterlife at the mo but find these 5:2 threads really interesting because that's how I plan to maintain. Also LL threads are completely dead! You're doing fab x

Hi there!

There's not a lot of activity about but I'm sure it will pick up! Looking forward to seeing you here- bet you dont have long to go!!!

Thanks very much

Ruth
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[Trefoil]

Well done on your first fast Ruth, you get a lot for your 500 cals!! I always eat really easy stuff on fasts like cereal bars...I need to get more creative!

Hello

Thank you! I know that if I didn't make it as normal as possible I wouldn't do it. 3 meals so I fit in with everyone. When I remove myself from normality with what I eat then I always fail!!
I just think about how I can transform my normal meals plus I love doing it, especially the jelly!!!!

All ok with you?

Ruth
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