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Good morning!  Great plan Mel. Your food sounds yummy!  Glad you have found a routine that you like. I had a great day yesterday and am fasted this morning minus 2 cups of  black coffee with some stevia.  The plan for this first week back are bars only for 7 days. I’ll stick to 11 AM and 3 PM.  (I live in the Eastern Time Zone USA) I take my mult…[Read more]

Hi Mel!

I’m definitely doing better emotionally the last 2 days! Just taking it day by day. We closed on our house yesterday and my husband took me to my favorite Mediterranean restaurant to celebrate and I did really well. I’ve been staying in the 7-10 bite range. I know it’s not perfect but it’s working for me. I have fibromyalgia and have been…[Read more]

Got it! So you are an hour ahead of me. So I’ll be thinking of you at 11 am tomorrow my time,  because that’s your 5 bite lunch time. I hope your weekend is a little bit lighter and you get some r&r from anything hectic.

Hey Heather!  I’m just checking in and hoping your day went well, though I know you are very busy.  Sending virtual support troops your way! You’ll get through this.  :D. Keep checking in for support as you recharge with new determination.  You’re in good company here!

That’s awesome to hear Carmel!  And weighing every morning helps me, but I only weigh once, and then I only document my weight loss for the entire week once that week is over.  That helps me not obsess about the scale.  Because if I follow 5BD correctly, those numbers WILL move.

I had 5 bites for lunch with my vitamins.  Two shrimp tempura with…[Read more]

Hello All,  Great question Mel, and a great idea! I agree with you, HealthyRN, a much needed encouragement and time to put stress eating and extra bites in the rear view mirror. It’s time to seize our very amazing opportunity.  We can do this!  Today I had 5 bites at 11 (a 2 oz luna bar) and I’m waiting to have my next meal between 4 and 5 PM.  L…[Read more]

Central!

Absolutely HealthyRN!  We deserve to feel healthier, and this is an awesome tool to get there quick.  We’ve let too many bites and stress overtake us in the past, but NOT today.  😁

Hi!
Thank you so much for this much needed encouragement! Let’s be perfect today!!

That sounds great! What time zone are you in?  I’m PST.

Thank you to both of you ladies! Tomorrow I’m going to give it my all. We got this!  Let’s check in here. I love the support!

Thank you Carmel!  I was also eating around 11 am and 3 pm.  It’s been hard waiting until five.  But when I eat earlier, I feel hungry the next morning, which makes it harder to wait for lunch.  Let’s see what kind of results next Thursday brings for me.  Meanwhile, I’m rooting you on!  We will have great results.

You are so sweet! Yup, lets go!

Congrats Mel!  9 lbs is amazing! I’m glad to know that when I am sticking to my two  5 bites meals  tomorrow there are others who are doing the exact same.  I am not alone.  I’ll be curious to know if you have more success eating at noon and 5.  I usually eat at 11 and again at 3.  Skipping evening meals seems  easier for me.  My kids are grown so…[Read more]

Thanks!  Look at you, though.  21 pounds gone! I look forward to being able to post results like that.  Yes!  No more bad habits.  Feeling more energetic and confident is a beautiful thing.  Let’s go!

Congrats Mel!  9 lbs is amazing! I’m glad to know that when I am sticking to my two  5 bites meals  tomorrow there are others who are doing the exact same.  I am not alone.  Thanks!