2-day low carb

takepi
takepi Posts: 23 Member
edited November 22 in Introduce Yourself
Hi. I've joined MFP to support me in trying the 2-day diet. Day 1 today. So far so good. 2+ stone to loose. Would love to hear from anyone else who is new and anyone trying the 2-day (carb restricting) diet. K

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  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    As long as you maintain a calorie deficit for the week you will lose. Calorie deficits are what cause weight loss so if this diet is something you can do until you reach your goals best of luck!
  • ladyhusker39
    ladyhusker39 Posts: 1,406 Member
    So what's the 2 day diet and how does it help you lose 2 stone? That's a lot in 2 days. Clearly I'm missing something.
  • takepi
    takepi Posts: 23 Member
    It's a diet recommended by the NHS for people looking for long term weight loss. 2 days a week v low carbs, 5 days 'unrestricted' eating (though in practice eating a Mediterranean style diet). Recommended to me by a nurse who has had and seen lots of success with it. There is a book on Amazon - and a cookbook. I'm on day 5 (restricted days Mon / Tues, unrestricted since). The carb ban for 2 days certainly helped reset my carb cravings!

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    takepi wrote: »
    It's a diet recommended by the NHS for people looking for long term weight loss. 2 days a week v low carbs, 5 days 'unrestricted' eating (though in practice eating a Mediterranean style diet). Recommended to me by a nurse who has had and seen lots of success with it. There is a book on Amazon - and a cookbook. I'm on day 5 (restricted days Mon / Tues, unrestricted since). The carb ban for 2 days certainly helped reset my carb cravings!

    Is this different to the 5:2 diet? (2 separated "fasting" days where you eat reduced calories with 5 days of normal calories (perhaps maintenance level, not exactly sure?)

    Eating low carb is fine if that's what you want to do, but you still need to be in a deficit to lose...
  • takepi
    takepi Posts: 23 Member
    Yes - an adaptation of the 5:2 fasting in that the fast stage in particular reduces carbs significantly. Definitely an overall calorie deficit over the week. Studies have shown massive overall health benefits vs other classic plans and increased % people sticking to plan (and so reaping the benefits). My friend lost 2.5 stone on it.
  • takepi
    takepi Posts: 23 Member
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Sorry, dear, but you won't find much support for fad diets like this. But I wish you much luck.

    Not sure it's a 'fad diet' (hypothetical question : what constitutes a fad?) It's the recommended plan by NHS health practitioners in the U.K. It's suiting me so far, my friend lost 2.5 stone on it and feels amazing, so I'm happy with it - and I guess that's what counts. Thanks. :smile:

    BTW - 'sorry dear' is really patronising. Possibly a translation thing?
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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    edited October 2017
    takepi wrote: »
    Yes - an adaptation of the 5:2 fasting in that the fast stage in particular reduces carbs significantly. Definitely an overall calorie deficit over the week. Studies have shown massive overall health benefits vs other classic plans and increased % people sticking to plan (and so reaping the benefits). My friend lost 2.5 stone on it.

    I wouldn't do two low calorie days in a row. I also wouldnt worry specifically about your carb intake - that said, I prioritise protein and fats, so on my lower calorie days, carbs naturally fall lower. It's not going to matter for weight loss, it's your weekly deficit that will matter.

    Many people look at their weekly calorie goal and do a similar thing with lower cals on some days to compensate for higher cals on others. I think it gives you a bit of freedom to enjoy more "Fun" food occasionally and not get too stuck in a restrictive diet mentality
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    The NHS recommends moderation with aiming to eat 10 portions of fruit and veg a day alongside keeping active. Your practice nurse works FOR the NHS and is not necessarily representative of the NHS as a whole.

    5:2 is a perfectly fine way of eating and many people have had success with it because they find it sustainable. Low carb has nothing to do with it. That patient who lost 2.5 stone did so by being in an overall deficit not because they didn't eat carbs twice a week. You can't just freewheel it on the 5 days either, you have to make sure you are still eating within a calorie goal that creates an overall deficit for the week.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    takepi wrote: »
    It's a diet recommended by the NHS for people looking for long term weight loss. 2 days a week v low carbs, 5 days 'unrestricted' eating (though in practice eating a Mediterranean style diet). Recommended to me by a nurse who has had and seen lots of success with it. There is a book on Amazon - and a cookbook. I'm on day 5 (restricted days Mon / Tues, unrestricted since). The carb ban for 2 days certainly helped reset my carb cravings!

    How on earth are 2 low carb days going to help against 5 days of eating what you like?!

    Why not just eat food you like in a deficit?
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