5 2 diet

NettyDiez

Anybody on the 5 2 diet and can say that it works?
Just ended my 1St day.
I just weighed myself and I'm astonished. I lost half a kilo (
1.1 pounds)
Any tips or anecdotes would be very welcomed.
Thank you
Janette

littlered1981

hi. i know a few people who are doing this and have lost quite a bit on it. can't do it myself because my blood sugar drops very quickly so just eating 500 cals on 2 days would make me a bit ill
good luck with it !
lucy x

NettyDiez

:-) thanks Lusy

trackmyday1973

what is the 5 2 diet exactly? (500 calories for 2 days) then what?

Cp731

what is the 5 2 diet exactly? (500 calories for 2 days) then what?

The diet specifies a low calorie consumption (sometimes described as "fasting") for two days a week, which should not be consecutive, but allows normal eating for the other five days.[4][5] Men may eat 600 kcal (food calories) on fasting days, and women 500.[6] A typical fasting day may include a breakfast of 300 kcal, such as two scrambled eggs with ham, water, green tea, or black coffee, and a lunch or dinner of grilled fish or meat with vegetables, amounting to 300 kcal.[5] The daily 500 or 600 kcal limit requires small portions

trackmyday1973

Thanks for the explanation

I think I will stick to my current regime

NettyDiez

Then you eat what you want. My friend told me she eats cake. But I'm still sceptical sooooo I'll take it easy for the 1st week and see how I go.
Its not easy but the 2 writers in the book (the fast diet written by
Dr Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer) they say that it gets better.

A hell of a lot of scientific research behind this around the world.

shanodot

I reached my goal on the 5:2 diet but I rarely eat cake or pie hahahaha. My personal tips that helped me on Fasting Days: For breakfast drink a protein shake like LeanBody. Really helps you get thru the day. If you get hungry, make hot tea. Gives you something flavorful and hot and a good change to water.
There's a nice app for the 5:2 diet called TrackMyFast for android phones
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trackmyfast&hl=en

farway

There are a few groups on here about 5.2, just put 5.2 in the group search & take your pick

The non fast days you are expected to eat sensibly, not stuff one's face with burgers, chocolate cake & wine

NettyDiez

How long did it take you to reach your goal?

TribeHokie

Assuming you're eating around a maintenance level the other five days I guess I see how this could work. You've still got a ~3000 calorie deficit for the week but you're doing it all in two days. Personally I'd rather spread the deficit out over every day of the week so I don't become a miserable b**** every couple days.

run2bfree

Thanks for the explanation

I think I will stick to my current regime

this. why starve to only gain it back in a few days.

NettyDiez

Thanks a million, I don't want to stuff my face. I normally east sensible but my portions are too big.
I just bed a helping hand.
My treat is Chinese take. This will have to stop I know.

NettyDiez

Actually wasn't that bad. I'm a mother so rarely have time to stop
And think about me. And today its a bank holiday in Ireland. The rest of the
Time I'm working and then I get home and don't get to sit down till around 8.30
If lucky. Do won't have tone to think about food.

I think I'll do well.
Besides, my mum may have cancer again and one of the benefits is
Prevention of cancer. My grand mother died of cancer, this is my mums second time.
I want to do anything to prevent my little boy of going through what I did from the age of 17 till I was 20 and now again.

ktthegr8

Assuming you're eating around a maintenance level the other five days I guess I see how this could work. You've still got a ~3000 calorie deficit for the week but you're doing it all in two days. Personally I'd rather spread the deficit out over every day of the week so I don't become a miserable b**** every couple days.

^^^^^This....no one would want to be around me for those 2 days a week...including myself

AlyssaJoJo

The non fast days you are expected to eat sensibly, not stuff one's face with burgers, chocolate cake & wine

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is NOT a choice to make so you can eat like crap for the 5 days!!!! Clearly, if you are eating 500 calories for two days just so you can eat flipping cake the rest of the 5 you don't really care about being healthy.

And NO - I'm not saying you can't ever have cake. I just find that people use this diet as an excuse to eat crap.

Adirafox

There's tons of scientific evidence that either fasting or consistently eating below maintenance levels with promote longevity and prevent various diseases, but I'd honestly rather die a bit sooner and be happier! I could barely manage a 1500 calorie day (though strangely at 1900 calories I rarely meet that goal).

NettyDiez

Thanks for the explanation

I think I will stick to my current regime

this. why starve to only gain it back in a few days.

I have to disagree. My friend has lost half a stone.

lynnerack

I have been doing the 5:2 diet since March, it is easily the best diet I have every tried as it is sustainable. My diary is open so take a look at what I eat. Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and yes, some cake! Look at the 5:2 group on MFP and Google Michael Mosley Fast diet. It works! Very popular in the UK.

csanner

I actually did it for one month. The shock to my system actually ended up giving me more energy and felt more alert during the day. I also lost 10lbs and gained 2 back... but I highly recommend it. When your system is bored you're more likely to retain fat. Same rules should be applied to working out. Keep your body guessing... it'll adapt quickly and you'll burn more fat!

RonnieLodge

Use the Home > Recent Posts > My Topics > Settings > Search button above to search for 5:2.

I have been doing it since January and am pretty happy. I am really interested in the long term health benefits.

Tips:

Try to be busy as possible doing non food things on the fast days.
Drink LOTS of water. I have a 1.5ltr bottle within arms reach and get through 3ltrs on fast days.
Have plenty of flavoured herbal teas to hand. I have about 6 different ones here.
Sugarfree gum for when you need to chew something!

I also boil up about 5 eggs the night before and only eat the whites. That and wafer thin sliced ham kill the worst hunger pangs. I prefer to leave breakfast as late as possible and then have 5-6 small snacks over the course of the day.

lynnerack

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/7953-5-2-fasting

This is the link to the 5:2 diet group where you will find loads of advice from likeminded informed people!

jardin12

I think this could be a good starter for some to get some portion perspective but I have tried living on 500 cals a day and its very boring. I personally would rather eat long term healthy - life change is better than diet! Xx

jardin12

The non fast days you are expected to eat sensibly, not stuff one's face with burgers, chocolate cake & wine

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is NOT a choice to make so you can eat like crap for the 5 days!!!! Clearly, if you are eating 500 calories for two days just so you can eat flipping cake the rest of the 5 you don't really care about being healthy.

And NO - I'm not saying you can't ever have cake. I just find that people use this diet as an excuse to eat crap.

Oh and This - absolutely agree!

RepsnSets

Im in my 10th week and have lost 4 kilos about 9 lbs.

I have more energy, sleeping better, skin is excellent and my moodiness has improved.

NettyDiez

Im in my 10th week and have lost 4 kilos about 9 lbs.

I have more energy, sleeping better, skin is excellent and my moodiness has improved.

NettyDiez

Im in my 10th week and have lost 4 kilos about 9 lbs.

I have more energy, sleeping better, skin is excellent and my moodiness has improved.

That is very inspiring. Thank you

Any tips?

I'm on my 1St week and have list almost 1kilo.
I eat 1200 calories the rest of the week + loads of green tea and water. With some coffee in between

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Thanks for the explanation

I think I will stick to my current regime

this. why starve to only gain it back in a few days.

I have to disagree. My friend has lost half a stone.

Your friend lost weight because he/she is eating at a caloric deficit. Not because of some magical diet. I tried 5:2 but I found myself eating over maintance on my nonfast days so I stopped doing it. Nonfast days are not meant for you to gorge or you will maintain/gain weight even with the two fast days.

NettyDiez

Thanks for the explanation

I think I will stick to my current regime

this. why starve to only gain it back in a few days.

I have to disagree. My friend has lost half a stone.

Your friend lost weight because he/she is eating at a caloric deficit. Not because of some magical diet. I tried 5:2 but I found myself eating over maintance on my nonfast days so I stopped doing it. Nonfast days are not meant for you to gorge or you will maintain/gain weight even with the two fast days.

I agree with what your saying but I'm determined to loos the weight. I'm making sure that
I eat 1200 cals or less the rest of the week.
This Webb site helps me cause I can be honest without bring judged.

lynnerack

You really should be eating more than 1200 cals on your non fast days. Michael Mosley recommends around 2000 cals, I eat just a bit less than my TDEE.

cdcooper321

I cant see how this could be sustainable for life? I'm not looking for a quick fix. Tis why I dont "diet". I'm in it for the long haul. 50lbs in 8 months works for me and I don't starve. Why not do something sustainable? Are you going to eat 500 cals 2 times a week for the rest of your life? That sounds awful!