5:2 Fasting Diet

J52 Easier said than done!! But you are right. I need to cut out the biscuits on the non fat days.

Try being stricter on the 'eat' days.1200 cals.x

I've lost about 7lbs, but I seem to hover around the same weight. I loose a couple of pounds and then put them back on! I can't seem to keep the couple of pounds off! Any suggestions?

How is it going Wombat? I'm still having some low cal days weight loss maintained. No longer weigh myself so often, but noticed buying winter trousers I need the next smaller size. Not been in this size for 30 odd years. All worth it, keep going. X

I'd forgotten how good I feel on 'fast' days. So glad I got back to this.
NOT weighing myself at all this time- I'll go by feel of jeans. A bit on the tight side at the moment!

I got weighed this morning and a couple of pounds had crept on. I've had a fast day today and been famished all day. I am going to try to stick to 1700 cals on my non fast days and see how it goes. Good luck GrandmaH

I started this thread all that time ago & I was doing brilliantly & then suddenly LIFE happened! 2 blissful weeks in Greece, visitors from Canada who needed to be wined & dined, school holidays with grandchildren around a lot & DH home more than usual & I slipped. Well no- actually I fell from a great height with no parachute!! I had put the sales away when I was tidying the bathroom for visitors so luckily I have no clue how much damage has been done but I know how tight the old waistbands are right now.
SO I am starting this again next week when the children go back.
It was really good it worked for me so hopefully it will again.

I am so cross with myself - I went off to Greece full of good intentions but eating out every night was fatal- I just adore Greek food & even when I stuck to fish, it always came with some sort of carbohydrate & the wine was soooo delicious. Never mind- here we go again & nothing to upset it until Christmas! ( sorry to use the C word!!)

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Silly me - tried to answer this on my phone and the b** buttons too small so pressed "post" too soon!

Meant to say:
For October Galen - I've just been to buy the Good Food and the only one I could get was September. Bought it anyway as I'm sure there'll be lots in there to try

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I'm just going round to WH Smith, so might have a look for that, Galen. I will also tip off my DiL who was on the 5:2 before we went on holiday and has put on a lot of weight while away whereas I have not. [satisfied smirk emoticon]

My copy of BBC Good Food magazine for October arrived today. It has a heap of 5:2 recipes!

Well I got weighed this morning and to my astonishment, I had lost 1.5lb. Considering what I have eaten this past week, I am thrilled. It's certainly motivated me for another week

I am really grateful for you replies J52 and Shysal. Today has been a fast day and i've found it relatively easy. I even stayed out of the crisp cupboard yesterday! 2.5 stone is incredible. Well done and thank you for the inspiration. I'll post when I've had a loss. I know I can do this xx

Hi Wombat22, you seem to be experiencing the same as many 5:2ers. At first I was eating all sorts of things on non fast days. Gradually, taste buds change and now I find that I am happily full on more sensible foods. Also I don't tend to snack between meals, or want anything to eat after my evening dinner.
This may be due to the gradual shrinking of the stomach. Some fast days I still feel a little hungry, but I find something to keep me busy.
The feeling when someone you have not seen for a while tells you how good you are looking is great! And you don't have to wait to reach your goal before this will happen!
5:2 or alternate day is a lifestyle way of eating, especially good as no food is forbidden and it is time adaptable. I wish you every success. Post on Gransnet if you have a wobbly day. Everyone will be supportive. X

wombat22, welcome to Gransnet. It is OK to eat a lot on non-fast days, that is the joy of intermittent fasting! This time last year I managed to lose 2.5 stone in about 4 months, by doing alternate days. Much the same as J52, I am still doing it to maintain, it is now a way of life. I have to say that the diet really suits me, as I love my food and can still indulge every other day. This morning I am making Paul Hollywood's cheddar and bacon bread and have no need to feel guilty! Slow but sure is good if you stick with it. Good luck.

J52: Having seen that it took you a year to reach goal weight, I realise that maybe I'm expecting too much. I'll stick with it and test my resolve. Well done you and thanks for your reply

Thank you J52. I am on week 3. I haven't lost much weight but I can't seem to help overeating on non fast days. I don't eat because I'm hungry, I just eat junk. I don't find the fast days difficult but spoil it for myself. Don't know how to stop myself really

Wombat 22: Although I reached my goal. I am still following the diet. I seemed to have plateaued but that's ok because I don't want to put any on. I have enjoyed entertaining and meals out this summer, but have 500 cal days when we are on our own. I do alternative days. It took me a year to reach goal weight, but it was really for me to do. Good luck. X

Hello. I'm new to Gransnet. Is anyone still following the 5:2 eating plan

Yes, that's what I thought Aka!

Isn't this called 'just skip breakfast'?

8 hour diet
I have been reading about the 16:8 or 8 hour version of this diet. It recommends eating only within an 8 hour window, for instance 12 noon till 8pm, therefore fasting for 16 hours. This can be done daily or a few times a week. Apparently Hugh Jackman has done this, calls it the Wolverine diet.

Pshysal I really don't want to eat much whilst it's so hot, so I'm not really trying to, but look forward to the winter when I can stuff on egg & chips in great abundance (on non-fast days, of course

Thanks gracesmum/shysal I wondered if that's what the problem is - water retention. I never drink enough water (even in this weather) thogh drink copious amounts of tea/coffee, so wonder if my body is holding on to the precious trickles I am throwing down my throat occasionally. I'm sweating (sorry 'glowing') for England - and the rest of the world come to that, but not weeing - which I assume should be the first obvious signs of weight coming off???