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The Truth About Weight Loss
This is an interesting article from Time magazine back in June of this year. One of the interesting points they make is showing that the contestants from The Biggest Loser show a slowing of metabolism that never recovers. And I believe the point of the article is that many weight loss plans can work for as many different…
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Weekly Post - 06.11.2017 - 12.11.2017
Good morning all! Starting the weekly thread! Back shortly with a fresh post for you all. Also have a new Regular Day Recipe to share! Happy Monday!! Meghan
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Logging the unloggable
One point of frustration in this process is how to log meals that are not made at my home, such as meals at a friend's house. I would like to have a way to be able to do a good rough estimate on how many calories I have eaten even though I don't know all the ingredients of the meal. Has anyone come up with some helpful…
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Weekly Post - 30.10 - 05.11.2017
Hi all! Here we are at another week! Starting the new thread and will be back in a few with a post! Meghan
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Weekly Post - 23.10. - 29.10.2017
Good morning! Happy Monday (I guess?)! Thought I'd start us off for the week, even though I'm still a newbie. I was going to post on last week's, but I figured I might as well start a new thread. Had my 2nd fasting day on Friday, when I was off work because one of my kids had no school. Duuuuuuude. If you work outside the…
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Weekly Post - 16.10. - 22.10.2017
Hey sleepy heads ;) . Already up and at em in Europe. I had a great week of at home vacation. Wasn't really at home much.... Lots of hiking, SUPing and walking in beautiful fall weather. Here just a taste of yesterday... Still fasting, not always successfully, but even if I 'fail', they are low days. I have increased my…
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Weekly Post 8.10 - 15.10 2017
Good morning all! Hope everybody is well! Happy Thanksgiving Canadian friends! :) I will be back shortly with a post. Just wanted to get us started for now.
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Weekly Post 1.10 - 8.10 2017
Good morning Fasters! How is everybody doing today for a Monday? Can you believe October is here? Where has the year gone... :) Going to start the thread and then add a post.
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Weight loss after a fast ... full post
Firstly, I'd like to start by saying I'm not usually this neurotic or obsessive and I do understand that the best way to lose weight is a sensible, steady loss and that you shouldn't weigh yourself everyday. Now having said that :smile: I've been fasting every other day! I've done 4 fast days. I've seen weight loss after…
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Weekly Post 24.9 - 1.10 2017
Hi everybody! Wow... October is beginning on Sunday of this coming weekend. Where has the year gone? My weekend was good. We had a family get together on Saturday where I got to see my Dad and Step Mom. They are visiting from Florida for a week. Lots of fun to see family and have some nice food. My cousin who lives in…
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The 5 day dilemma
Hello everyone. I've just started the 5:2, about to embark on my 2nd fast day. I am curious as to what everyone does on their non-fast days..... Having read (most of the) original book, it suggests we eat 'normally' on the non-fast days. However, it's my version of 'normal' which has pushed my weight up so much. Do others…
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Exercising On Fast Days
Hello Everyone. If I exercise on a fast day is it recommended to eat back calories burned to meet 500 calories for the day?
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Recovering from surgery. Heaviest ever!
Due to depression and binge eating ... I've put on a lot of weight. Then had surgery and was bed bound for 3 months, only just started walking with crutches, still in a lot of pain and exhausted. My time in bed gifted me with 15 extra kilos on top of the blubber I already had!!!!!!! I'm hoping the 5:2 plan will help shift…
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Weekly Post 17.9 - 24.9 2017
Hi guys! Starting the thread this week and posting a real quick one! Going to be a busy couple of days at work for me, but I'll be back more when it quiets down. :) Loving our new fall pic! :smiley: Some of you may have seen that I started running on Saturday! Very excited about that! This is the first time I have started…
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Chewing gum
Is chewing gum allowed during my fasting?Preferably after my morning coffee. Just to get the taste off my breath.
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Weekly Post 3.9 - 10.9 2017
Hi all! Sorry for the delay in getting us started for the week. Back in a few with a post. :)
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Weekly Post 10.9 - 17.9 2017
Good morning everybody. Getting us started and will be right back with a new post. :)
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Weekly Post 29.8 - 2.9.2017
Getting us started this week! Back in a moment with a post. :)
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Hi!
Hi everyone, So pleased to have found this group; was looking for other people to share this experience with. Did 5:2 a couple of years ago. It worked and am annoyed with myself for stopping! Have yo-yo'd with different diets since. So this is my new beginning. Haha. I'm from the UK and a 37 year old working mum of two.…
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Weekly Post 20.8- 26.8.2017
Hello, all! I managed a pound loss last week! Woo hoo! I hope you all had a nice week. Here's to a great new one!
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Hi everybody!
Just wanted to say hi and let you know I am back for 5:2 fasting round 2. :) Loved 5:2 fasting when I did it a few years back so I am here to try again. Also was wondering how you all set up your calorie goals for 5:2? I have set up mine so that my TDEE is the total number of calories for the day. Had to fake MFP out by…
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Weekly Post 13.08. - 19.08.2017
Sorry peops....been a bit MIA. Lots going on...the good the bad and the ugly. Had three weeks of at home vacation and did not fast during that time. My weight was stable over that time and I am happy with that. Did a lot of stand up paddling. The time on the water was great to clear my head, heart and train my core and…
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Weekly Post 6.8 - 12.8.2017
Hi all! Happy new week everybody! Going to post this for now, and then will respond. :)
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Weekly Post 30.7- 5.8.2017
Hello, everyone! Last week was super busy, no fasts, but I managed to lose half a pound! I looked at what my daily average has to be to lose a pound a week... 1200 calories! Holy Cow! That is super low! Well, I guess it is salad and more salad for me. I have some serious rethinking of my menu to do. I hope everyone has…
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Weekly Post 23.7- 29.7.2017
I had to get up early today to drop one of the kiddos off at grandma's house, so I forgot to weigh in this morning. Last week was not good. This week will be better! I hope you all have a wonderful week!
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Weekly Post 16.7 - 22.7.2017
I almost forgot it is Sunday! I had a half pound loss this week. :smile: Going to be a careful about NFDs. I have a trend of losing two weeks and then gaining on the third. This week is the third week, so I will watch it. Everyone dissapeared again last week! I am going to assume that you are all on delightful vacations in…
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Fasting for spiritual reasons and Healthy Eating
New to community ...Grandmother trying to figure out the best way to fast for spiritual reasons and eat healthy! Now I am fasting on liquids during day and one reasonable meal for dinner...mostly salads! I feel much better, but wondering if other ways? Have a blessed day!
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Weekly Post 9.7- 15.7.2017
Guess who lost all of the gain from the week before plus a little bit more? Me! Woo hoo! I ended up basically doing alternate day fasts. May or may not keep that up, but it was enough to get me turned around. I hope you all have a great week and happy fasting!
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2.7 - 8.7.2017
Morning, all! So, overall, last week wasn't too bad. Only a pound and a half up. So, back on the wagon. :) I am planning Monday and Thursday fast days. I hope you all have a great week!
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25.6- 1.7.2017
Hello, everyone! It is a fabulous day here! Just a little cloudy, not too hot. Perfect for sitting on the back porch on a Sunday morning. :) I am going to add in some exercise this week and see if that helps move the scales aling a little faster. The unusually cool, cloudy weather this summer has meant that I haven't gone…