5:2 succes stories

Rai007

any succes stories using this diet/method of eating,??
how well have u maintained your weight.

Rai007

i am really interested in this beacuse i think people will gain all the weight back

sijomial

I've found it incredibly effective and easy to follow.

Have been doing it for about 14 months both when losing weight and at maintenance. I intend continuing with this way of eating indefinitely. It fits into my lifestyle and training regime very well and I have found a huge difference in my relationship to food and recognising hunger signals as opposed to eating out of greed or habit.

Why do you imagine people "will gain all the weight back"?
You would have to eat at a calorie surplus to do that.

Have look at the 5:2 groups on here if you are interested in learning about people's actual experience.

flumi_f

Me and my friends ;-)

17kg down since the beginning of May. Never lost weight so 'easily'

flumi_f

It's not a diet, that you stop. It's a way of life. The weightloss is great, but alot of People also do it for further health reasons and benefits.

Watch these, of you want to know more.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvdbtt_eat-fast-live-longer-hd_shortfilms#.UOOjXKz47XS

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Aj6hRYg4A&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DW9Aj6hRYg4A

To maintain you can keep fasting twice weekly and up your cals on normal days. Or you can go to one fast a week. That will give you some extra cals for your normal days.

dnamouse

It's not a diet, that you stop. It's a way of life. The weightloss is great, but alot of People also do it for further health reasons and benefits.

Watch these, of you want to know more.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvdbtt_eat-fast-live-longer-hd_shortfilms#.UOOjXKz47XS

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Aj6hRYg4A&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DW9Aj6hRYg4A

To maintain you can keep fasting twice weekly and up your cals on normal days. Or you can go to one fast a week. That will give you some extra cals for your normal days.

^^ This

I lost what I needed to with 5:2 and now maintain my weight very easily with 6:1 and exercise.

Rai007

okay if i lose weight with 5:2.
but in maintanence is it important to do 6:1
i mean i would like to eat normally 7 days a week.

TeresaB1979

Love, love, love it. Two days of being strict about calories and most of the week being relaxed about food and enjoying treats, never having to be 'on a diet' again? All good as far as I am concerned. The 'worst' that ever happens me eating this way is I maintain my weight instead of losing at the end of the week and on those weeks I have eaten a hell of a lot on the non-fast days. I intend to change to 6:1 when I reach target (which I should easily manage by xmas), I will eat like this for the rest of my life because it's simple and enjoyable and I hate that grind of constant calorie counting and feeling like I have 'failed' if I have a day where I eat pizza and have drinks or some other indulgence. Been doing it since February and can't recommend it highly enough. *PS. I have hypothyroidism meaning I have a really low metabolism- I haven't been putting on any weight since doing 5:2. Yay!*

People will tell you 'It's a fad!'. It's only a 'fad' if you let it be one, I chose to make it my way of eating and it truly works. Of course it does- you create your calorie deficit through days of very strict calorie restriction. Obviously if you eat ridiculous amounts on your non fast days it won't work but I find I would really have to go mad stuffing my face for that to happen (I am 5ft 6 and 34 years old- I eat between 1600- 2000 on feed days and once in a while I have lots of treats and hit near the 3000 mark). It might not appeal to everyone and that's fine but many, many people love it.

Apart from weight-loss there seems to be a lot of other health benefits. Have a look at the documentary 'Eat, Fast and Live Longer' for more information. That's what inspired me to try it and I couldn't be happier. Good luck!

sijomial

okay if i lose weight with 5:2.
but in maintanence is it important to do 6:1
i mean i would like to eat normally 7 days a week.

It's totally up to you if you choose to maintain with 5:2 or 6:1 routine. I've tried both and prefer 6:1.
Same calories over the course of a week but just in a different pattern.

If you want to use 5:2 as a weight loss tool then be aware it is not a way to lose weight quickly. One pound a week is expected. Why not do some research on the web site (www.thefastdiet.co.uk) or buy the book to understand it better?

TwelveSticks

I am nearing the end of week 36 on 5:2, and as of this morning have lost 70 lbs on it!

I am now just 4 lbs away from my goal, so will soon be starting to think about maintenance using 6:1, with the occasional week of 5:2 to balance out the odd weekend away/holidays etc.

I just wish I'd found 5:2 25 years ago!

wingchungym

okay if i lose weight with 5:2.
but in maintanence is it important to do 6:1
i mean i would like to eat normally 7 days a week.

Then Perhaps you have missed the point and you see it as a weight loss diet plan...it is not.

Stop typing and sit back, get a cup of tea and put on Dr Mosely's Eat Fast Live longer BBC Horizon documentary (google it).
Pay attention to the health benefits, which have been evident for many years in many cultures who practice fasting.
Even if you dont want to do 5:2 it is still wise to occasionally have a break from regularly bombarding your body with food.

Its logical to question what eating normally is.. for millions of years we could only eat when food was available, this is how we evolved its only comparatively recently in our history that we have eaten 3, 4, 5, or even 6 regular meals every day. It's actually more of a surprise that everyone is not fat living the modern lifestyle!

steffij100

I am nearing the end of week 36 on 5:2, and as of this morning have lost 70 lbs on it!

I am now just 4 lbs away from my goal, so will soon be starting to think about maintenance using 6:1, with the occasional week of 5:2 to balance out the odd weekend away/holidays etc.

I just wish I'd found 5:2 25 years ago!

Huge congrats to you twelvesticks, a great commitment and a great success story!

CollieFit

I agree with everyone who says intermittent fasting is a lifestyle not a diet.

Whether it's Lean Gains, Eat Stop Eat, 5:2... whatever you follow.

I do it primarily for benefits other than weight loss (which at this stage is a lovely added bonus), such as that I sleep better, I no longer "crave" anything, I'm not ruled by food, I naturally want to eat a lot healthier.

You often hear people saying "oooh they'll put it all back on" just like people think you'll collapse face down into a bag of doughnuts after a fast day. I have never once felt like overeating after a fast day.

I love the "reset" function it seems to have with hunger. I actually really enjoy my fast days and find them quite liberating. I can see myself continuing them even when I hit my goal weight, as I don't see them as a means to an end.

atb0821

Another success story here. Been doing 5:2 for about 6 months now. I'm getting ready to transition to 6:1 to maintain because all my 'skinny' clothes are getting loose and I don't want to have to buy more! Other health benefits I've had on this were lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and lower cholesterol.

RTDice

I've been doing 5:2 intermittent fasting since mid may. So far I'm 19.5kg / 3 stone / 42 lbs lighter for it, and that includes a 2 week break for a vacation.

There's nothing in the plan that makes me think it will cause a yo-you effect, and the other health benefits are really helpful too.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvdbtt_eat-fast-live-longer-hd_shortfilms - this is the BBC Horizon documentary which brought it to the attention of many.

http://thefastdiet.co.uk/ - the official website.

ehg87

Loving all these success stories!! I just heard about this for the first time recently, and started it on Monday Wish me luck & add me me if you want!

gymgirl3590

Can someone briefly explain the diet to me? Or "lifestyle change"

Do you not eat or drink anything at all on those two days? I feel physically ill when I have nothing at all so I'm curious if theres some things you can have.

On the other days is it your normal calorie limit? Or is it a little more?

Also, what are a few of the main benefits?

I like the idea of it but I wonder if it would make me miserable those days, and makes me wonder if you can't work out on those days.

lynnerack

I am nearing the end of week 36 on 5:2, and as of this morning have lost 70 lbs on it!

I am now just 4 lbs away from my goal, so will soon be starting to think about maintenance using 6:1, with the occasional week of 5:2 to balance out the odd weekend away/holidays etc.

I just wish I'd found 5:2 25 years ago!

Yes Twelvesticks, same here, I wish I'd found it years ago too! This has been the only diet that I've stuck to and the only diet that has given me great results without too much pain. After every diet I've been on for the last thirty odd years I've put the weight back on plus a little bit more. The gist of the plan is for a woman you eat 500 calories on 2 days a week and then "normally" the other five days - simple as that. I set my goals to maintenance, try and stick to that but don't worry if I go over. A man gets 600 calories - so unfair! ;-) Psychologically it's easy as you know you will be eating normally the next day. My diary is open if you want to look.

lynnerack

Oh and the two days "fast" don't have to be consecutive although some of us on it prefer it that way. Most people I know fast Mondays and Thursdays. Google Michael Mosley - the Fast Diet for more information including the health benefits.

Fitwam

Just checking in to learn more! Very interested in starting. :flowerforyou:

StunningLegerity

I am interested in looking more into this diet plan. Does this seem to work better for people with a lot of weight to lose (obese) or does it not really make a difference how much you have to lose?

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pinkncrazee

It's not a diet, that you stop. It's a way of life. The weightloss is great, but alot of People also do it for further health reasons and benefits.

Watch these, of you want to know more.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvdbtt_eat-fast-live-longer-hd_shortfilms#.UOOjXKz47XS

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Aj6hRYg4A&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DW9Aj6hRYg4A

To maintain you can keep fasting twice weekly and up your cals on normal days. Or you can go to one fast a week. That will give you some extra cals for your normal days.

Thank you for these links!!

lynnerack

I am interested in looking more into this diet plan. Does this seem to work better for people with a lot of weight to lose (obese) or does it not really make a difference how much you have to lose?

It's not a quick fix but it is sustainable, a pound a week loss is the average weight loss. I only have 27 pounds to lose to get to a healthy BMI, others have had a lot more to lose - see above.

ractrev

I agree with most of the posters here. I wish I had discovered this years ago. I am only 12 weeks in, and have lost 37 pounds - and I do not feel like I am missing out on anything. I believe I could stay with this or 6:1 forever.

StunningLegerity

This sounds like a great lifestyle change! Anyone willing to help me set up some guidelines for creating my own plan, please friend me :-)

kiwidrop

I've been doing 5:2 (with an occasional 4:3) for over 7 months. I've lost 50lbs and feel great! My doctor said my blood work is excellent. I'm 5 lbs away from my goal and may go another 10 or 15 lbs for some wiggle room. I plan to do 6:1 once I get to me ideal weight.

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Texasparis

Wow! I'm really impressed by the losses on 5:2 fast diet/plan and of course inspired. However, I still have a fear factor that I simply won't lose weight? I'm going to an. T get to 119 -120 pounds and then try 5:2. Hoping at worst I'll maintain. I guess I'm fearful it won't work because a friedm did 5:2 and has lost round 28lbs maybe more she was a uk 14 and now is a uk 10 and said the fasts Monday n Thursday and eats anything on non fast days.... I just can't bring myself believe she can eat anything surely she must be reducing food on those bit in fast days?

MsPudding

.. I just can't bring myself believe she can eat anything surely she must be reducing food on those bit in fast days?

No you don't reduce food on the non-fast days. It's just maths. Lets say your calorie intake to maintain weight is 2000 a day (which is the figure the National Health Service gives for an average woman). On 2 days you eat 500 calories, so a 1,500 deficit 2x a week - or 3,000 calorie deficit for the week in total. On average someone has to have a 3,500 calorie deficit over a week to lose 1lb of fat so you can see from the above calculation that eating 500 calories, twice a week will give just a smidge under 1lb loss a week.

I'm doing 5:2 as well and I have a lot of weight to lose so I tend to do the 2 days at 500 calories, 3 days at a calorie level to lose 0.5lbs a week (1,800 calories) and the weekend I'm at maintenance levels (2,000). Or if I can't be bothered with that added complication I'll just do a 4:3 instead.

MeanderingMammal

any succes stories using this diet/method of eating,??
how well have u maintained your weight.

A colleague has lost a reasonable amount using the approach over the last three or four months.

On the other hand my brother tried it, and found that on his low cal days he couldn't programme meetings in the afternoons as he was so low in energy he wasn't effective and his mood was pretty rough.

I know from my own experience that I suffer the same problem with being too hungry and it affects my ability to relate to people.