We have everything we need to be happy
WE HAVE EVERYTHING WE NEED
TO BE HAPPY
RIGHT NOW !
We may not have everything we want, but we have everything we need.
Recently met a woman here on DS who is my age, 67, and who inspired me to start the 5:2 diet pattern of eating. It is a version of Intermittent Fasting, but isn't literally a fast. You get 5 days of normal intake, interspersed with 2 days of very low calories.
The BEAUTY of this program--to me anyway--is that if I "fail" on a day when I'm supposed to eat only 600 calories, I can try it again on another day! Our appetites and schedules vary from day to day. IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY TRY AGAIN!
That's exactly what I did. I tried to do 600 on Sunday, but was so hungry, I was getting disoriented. So I made it a normal day and re-scheduled my 600 day for Tuesday. AND I SUCCEEDED. The next 600 day will be Friday.
So far, in the last 11 days, I have had 3 days where I SUCCESSFULLY ate only 600 calories. Never know what you can do until you try!
And I love it that I can eat more on the other 5 days of the week. Moderation is key.
Thank you, friends, for being there for me.
TO BE HAPPY
RIGHT NOW !
We may not have everything we want, but we have everything we need.
Recently met a woman here on DS who is my age, 67, and who inspired me to start the 5:2 diet pattern of eating. It is a version of Intermittent Fasting, but isn't literally a fast. You get 5 days of normal intake, interspersed with 2 days of very low calories.
The BEAUTY of this program--to me anyway--is that if I "fail" on a day when I'm supposed to eat only 600 calories, I can try it again on another day! Our appetites and schedules vary from day to day. IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY TRY AGAIN!
That's exactly what I did. I tried to do 600 on Sunday, but was so hungry, I was getting disoriented. So I made it a normal day and re-scheduled my 600 day for Tuesday. AND I SUCCEEDED. The next 600 day will be Friday.
So far, in the last 11 days, I have had 3 days where I SUCCESSFULLY ate only 600 calories. Never know what you can do until you try!
And I love it that I can eat more on the other 5 days of the week. Moderation is key.
Thank you, friends, for being there for me.
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Well congratulations to you on maintaining a new diet. Now I am interested, and I do so need to lose some weight. Good for you, and thanks for the info.
I am thrilled you are doing so well with the 5:2 plan!
Love the opening comments...we DO have everything we NEED! For that I am thankful!
Love and Hugs!
I am doing fine. This week I scheduled my 600 calorie days for Tues. and either Fri. OR Sat., depending on my appetite and schedule. Fri. I woke up hungry and it was also raining all day, which makes me feel lethargic. So today, Sat., is my second 600 day for this week. I feel good and happy today and the sun is out. Yea!
So happy to hear that you are doing so well on the 5:2 plan.
you are right we do have everything we need.
You are so upbeat about this new plan. I hope your goal is met.