Going the 5:2 way! Anyone else on that train?

FerryfieldLad

From Monday next week I will be adopting the 5:2 way of dieting (or living). Really excited to try it. I have a few friends who have already done it and been successful, but if anyone else is doing it feel free to add me, or invite me to add you! :happy:

nikilis

I do 16/8 (daily) but right on man!

TinaLRoman

Awesome!! I do Eat Stop Eat, which is technically the same thing as 5:2

nomesw84

I did 5:2 for about 4 months and loved it!

Have stoped for a bit recently as getting married in 2 weeks so don't want to lose anymore weight now my dress fits perfectly but will be going back to it after the honeymoon (I think I'll need it by then)!

Feel free to add me anyone :-)

LisaBeateith2012

I am on the 2 day diet! On my second day of fasting today! Very new to all this IF stuff! Yesterday was a breeze but I have just started the second day, fingers crossed I get on okay today!

Add me as a friend if you like, more support the better.

I have just signed up with the 5:2 group on Facebook......... here is the link if you fancy joining -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/187492001383720/

Have fun!

Lisa x ))

sijomial

I've been doing it since August and have found it really good.

Have you found the two froups on here?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8628-5-2-diet

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8005-5-2-fasting

LisaBeateith2012

I've been doing it since August and have found it really good.

Have you found the two froups on here?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8628-5-2-diet

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8005-5-2-fasting

Thanks mate! I am also new to IF lifestyle ))

viragoeap

Question
I've thought about this too but have been put off as I exercise every day and am concerned that I would burn out with the sheer lack of food? How do you other folks get around this? All the best with it anyway.

kmr103433

I'm living 5:2 as well. I've been doing it 3-4 weeks. Didn't have a scale when I started, but I'm definitely down at least 10 pounds in that time. Some fasting days are great and some I'm starving. I definitely feel more alert either way, but have found exercising won't work for me on fast days, other than a little walking.

Nothing has worked this well for me in the past.

sijomial

Question
I've thought about this too but have been put off as I exercise every day and am concerned that I would burn out with the sheer lack of food? How do you other folks get around this? All the best with it anyway.

Most people have their two fasting days as "quiet days" - still active but maybe not intense exercise. I mostly have the fast days as my rest days but a "nomal" one hour cardio or weights session isn't a real problem. I wouldn't do a high intensity cardio session though. There is a period of adjustment (whether physiological or just mental) but exercise fasted does become easier once you are in the habit

As I'm maintaining it makes my 5 "normal" eating days a calorie surplus (to even out over the week) which helps when you are trying to recomp or progress with muscle development.

micheabr

Yeah, I'm giving it a go. Not sure how long I'll last, but it's worth a try! Feel free to send a request.

latepaul

Question
I've thought about this too but have been put off as I exercise every day and am concerned that I would burn out with the sheer lack of food? How do you other folks get around this? All the best with it anyway.

I find it's ok but then I seem to be able to go for quite long stretches without eating which is why I was attracted to 5:2 in the first place. On the other hand I know people that feel faint in the afternoon if they miss lunch. It's all about knowing your own body. Try it and see but be prepared to take it easy, quit early.

jadermary

Just finished my 2nd week. I like it so far. Lost 2 lbs and I feel great.

kiangel

Hi I've sent friend request I've been doing this for a couple of months , as for exercise I prefer my fast day workouts , I walked 8.8 miles whilst fasting on Wednesday

Ms_Curly

I considered this, but feel that I wouldn't have the self control if "let loose" to eat and drink whatever I want on those two days of freedom lol. My willpower isn't the best as it is so I'm sticking to the the more structured "own what you eat" approach for now. Wish you guys all the best though, let us know how you go!

mefit87

What is the 5:2 diet?

arains89

Im not sure if I am understanding this correctly but does this mean you do not eat 2 days out of the week and then eat normally the other 5? Are those two days in a row? That sounds awful. And unhealthy. And bad for your metabolism. But I'm not a doctor so I don't know. I do know I like to eat!! Lol I do not think I will ever be trying this.

atb0821

Bump!
I'm thinking about trying it.

Ayirela

I have never heard of 5:2....Is it easy to adjust to? Do you eat nothing and drink only water 2x a week or do you eat a small amount? It sounds...interesting. However, is it something you are going to do the rest of your life? *searches google* !

atb0821

Im not sure if I am understanding this correctly but does this mean you do not eat 2 days out of the week and then eat normally the other 5? Are those two days in a row? That sounds awful. And unhealthy. And bad for your metabolism. But I'm not a doctor so I don't know. I do know I like to eat!! Lol I do not think I will ever be trying this.

No, you eat on the 2 days. And you aren't supposed to do them back to back. You just eat limited calories, about 500 for women. Then eat at your maintenance level the other 5 days. I definitely couldn't not eat for 2 days! I love food!

whouwannab

never heard of this. may have to give it a go.