5:2 - intermittent fasting. FRIENDS WANTED.
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I've been thinking about trying this out. I've been doing really good with my diet & new exercising plan, but I always like to try new things. I work out 5 days a week (though I'm aiming for 6) & was thinking of the 5:2 or liquid diet on the 2 days I don't work out, but I don't have my days set so I wouldn't know when they would be right now...
Maybe I'll lurk in on a group for awhile if ya'll won't mind...0 -
Darn it, my Graze box, which was due yesterday, has just arrived today. In it there's a lovely little 84 cal afternoon tea type cake and infusion.
Hm, I may have to revisit today's food plan and see what I can swap out to allow for this little treat.0 -
Darn it, my Graze box, which was due yesterday, has just arrived today. In it there's a lovely little 84 cal afternoon tea type cake and infusion.
Hm, I may have to revisit today's food plan and see what I can swap out to allow for this little treat.0 -
Hi, I started today as well. I'm would also be grateful for a bit of support. So far so good! Have to rush now but will say more later. All the best! :-)0
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I have started fasting during I do 20 days out of 30 and I normally dont fast on the weekend
I fast for 12 hours I eat 6am then 6pm
Have been doing that for a couple of days and today is my first 24 hour fast I ate yesterday at 6pm and I will eat again tonight at 6pm
I will let you know how its going0 -
Is it 500 calories full stop or can you eat back your exercise calories?0
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I just started this week and my understanding is that you only have 500calories (women) and thats it on the 2 fast days.0
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I have started fasting during I do 20 days out of 30 and I normally dont fast on the weekend
I fast for 12 hours I eat 6am then 6pm
Have been doing that for a couple of days and today is my first 24 hour fast I ate yesterday at 6pm and I will eat again tonight at 6pm
I will let you know how its going
This is the best method
you need to set yourself specific times - best way is go by daylight
so if you eat a healthy meal - like a breakfast and drink before dawn/sunrise - then refrain from food and drink until sunset and eat healthy again. If you live where daylight is very long compared to night then adjust to no more than 12 - 14 hour fast
The best days proven are Mondays and Thursdays!0 -
Is it 500 calories full stop or can you eat back your exercise calories?
I used to eat back my caloires until I read the book - no you shouldn't eat them back, it's the fasting that brings the health benefits.
Which strangley means I'm eating less on fasting days now I'm at maintenance than I did when I was losing weight.0 -
Hello, I started doing this on Jan 1st and seeing good results. I tend to stick with Monday and Thursday for fasting to maximise the time between. Don't really bother counting calories at the weekend but I'm very strict on the other days, I have lost 19lbs so far.0
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Hiya started this on Monday and am on my 2nd fast day of the week.
Like you I fast on Tue and Thur....goin ok so far but am trying to keep busy (hence why Im on here!! lol) I try and eat 3 times a day and about 200 cals a time......I exercise everyday so find it tough to keep to 500 cals.
Add me as a friend if you wish.....nikkicancilla
Good luck
Nikki x0 -
Feel free to add me! Only just started the 5:2 and playing around with it at the moment to see what suits but think I like it and always great to have some support.0
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iv been doing it two weeks aswel as doing 1200 on the non fast days, iv lost 7 lb in 2 weeks, only done two fasts so far tho0
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Hi and good luck with on trial!
I started doing this just 2 weeks ago and so far have had good results having lost 2lbs as the system says will happen. I'm going to change from Mon/Thurs fasts as Mondays not working well for me. Problems sleeping if food all taken at 2pm. Thursdays working well with 2 small meals - lunch and teatime. Haven't decided which day to change Monday to yet. I don't count calories on non-fast days...... just eat what I feel like!
Add me if you wish.......0 -
I've been doing intermittent fasting since I first started dieting! However I only gave myself one fast day but I'm thinking of increasing!0
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I've been doing intermittent fasting since I first started dieting! However I only gave myself one fast day but I'm thinking of increasing!0
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bump!
I had never heard of this, but it sounds interesting and I'd like to learn more.0 -
Hello All
Male on 5:2 with help from wife.
42 YO
Add me as a friend if you are on this and we can help!0 -
Well your not supposed to eat back calories but I do.
Do what ever makes you feel at ease & suits you personally x0 -
I've been doing intermittent fasting since I first started dieting! However I only gave myself one fast day but I'm thinking of increasing!0
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