8 months on the 5:2 diet - progress

beelox
beelox Posts: 7 Member
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All - I have been doing the 5:2 diet - well of a kind - i have actually been doing the alternate day fasting version of it - I have lost almost 86lbs or 39kg for us Europeans...I have lost 15 inches from my waist and 18 inches from my chest...

but the even better bit is the reduction in meds for my diabetes - I have gone from taking Citagliptin, Glyclazide, 3 x 850 metformin and victoza injection to now being just on 2 x 850 metformin - I have also had removed two blood pressure tablets out of the 4 different ones i used to take

To those who are trying this diet please persevere - it does work - along with regular exercise..

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  • Dazellyn
    Dazellyn Posts: 45 Member
    Congrats, what a difference!
  • tavinsmom
    tavinsmom Posts: 101
    What a difference, you look great!

    I tried this and just couldn't do it, I don't have the willpower. Glad to see it's working for you though, we each have to find that right fit.
  • libelluler
    libelluler Posts: 31 Member
    Amazing progress and I love the shirt in the after pic. :)
  • viragoeap
    viragoeap Posts: 107
    Well done you! You look good on it too! Congrats on the reduction of meds,
  • SueTimmerman
    SueTimmerman Posts: 3
    You look fabulous ! and even better about your health!! So, what is a 5:2 diet? lol
  • mdivamuffin
    mdivamuffin Posts: 164 Member
    Amazing!! Well done! And so brilliant for your health too!
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    You look fabulous ! and even better about your health!! So, what is a 5:2 diet? lol

    The 5:2 'diet' isn't as much of a diet but just a different pattern of eating. It's a form of intermittent fasting where you eat normally on 5 days of the week, and fast on eating only 500 calories on 2 days.

    The OP has obviously done a moderated version of this, by fasting every other day.
  • TheDoctorDana
    TheDoctorDana Posts: 595 Member
    Awesome job!!!! Congratulations on your accomplishment so far :drinker:
  • janicelo1971
    janicelo1971 Posts: 823 Member
    great job,,,however on this site you will get a lot of flack with people saying your in starvation mode. I think its a great plan and have been considering starting it also! Great job
  • fyoufat
    fyoufat Posts: 85
    You look great, this seemed to definitely work for you!
  • Kimberrh6
    Kimberrh6 Posts: 77 Member
    That is amazing! Congrats on getting off many of your meds! You look great btw!
  • nikamar
    nikamar Posts: 83 Member
    You look 10 years younger, and sporting an awesome shirt in the 'after' pic. :drinker:

    Calorie zig-zag works awesome for me too, and so does viewing my intake as a weekly value instead of daily.
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    You look fantastic - congratulations!
  • Betty925
    Betty925 Posts: 5 Member
    Sounds interesting. I might try it.
  • beelox
    beelox Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks Everyone - if i can inspire anyone its been worth it...
  • cheyenneb
    cheyenneb Posts: 14 Member
    Amazing!
  • kjoy_
    kjoy_ Posts: 316 Member
    this is so great! i love the 5:2 philosophy. i need to see the rest of your shirt though. is that beyonce?
  • happycauseIride
    happycauseIride Posts: 536 Member
    That is amazing progress! Congrats on your accomplishment!

    I tried the 5:2 and struggled. I would end up binging at the end of the day and had no energy left for a workout the next morning. I switched to 16:8 for a while and that seems to work pretty well. I'm glad the 5:2 worked so well for you. Keep up the great work!
  • ELVISDEAN
    ELVISDEAN Posts: 77
    looking great my friend from fat **** to fit and fab!
  • ELVISDEAN
    ELVISDEAN Posts: 77
    :drinker:
  • Kxgz
    Kxgz Posts: 198 Member
    You have done amazing! Looking good and you are so much healthier now...good for you!!
  • mummum2
    mummum2 Posts: 415 Member
    You look fantastic and as already mentioned at least 10 years younger! well done and thanks for posting. I'm doing the 5:2 version and I did day one yesterday and wasn't that bad for me to be honest. Looking forward to embracing day 2 on Thursday.
  • kathymhardy
    kathymhardy Posts: 267 Member
    Amazing, very well done :smile:
  • Carmella9
    Carmella9 Posts: 171 Member
    Amazing work! Congratulations on giving yourself better health! and good luck for the future!
  • challenger9509
    challenger9509 Posts: 286 Member
    So happy for you and to be free of some of those meds is such a good thing..I know you will be happy to be rid of them all but congratulations and thank you for posting!!
  • Leather_N_Lace
    Leather_N_Lace Posts: 518 Member
    I also practice a 5:2 meal plan.
    In 74 days I have lost 13.6 pounds and 43.5 inches off of my frame.
    This is one of the best things I have done for myself. :)

    Congratulations to you and thank you for sharing your success with us! Keep up the great work!
  • MoRiv1986
    MoRiv1986 Posts: 379 Member
    You look great! Sounds like a good way to clean out your system.
  • shmatichka
    shmatichka Posts: 93
    You are a star! Mind boggling results :)
  • DancingPixie
    DancingPixie Posts: 101 Member
    WOW!!!!!
  • KarlaH9801
    KarlaH9801 Posts: 362 Member
    I just started a 'modified' 5:2 yesterday, and received my first MFP negative comment. Apparently if I don't straight up say it's a fast day, I must be "eating like an anorexic". Made me sad:( . I would never make rude comments to people. Internet, or otherwise. You look Fantastic, and I am so happy to hear about getting off some meds! That is Awesomesauce! :flowerforyou:

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