New looking for UK folk doing 5:2 diet
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Hey there all you folks on the 5:2 diet. I started on it almost 3 weeks ago & am going really well. I've found lunch works best for me on my fast days, and i always have lots of vegetarian protein (usually tofu in some form or other) & plenty of veggies. I allow myself enough soy milk in my calorie allowance for 2 or 3 cups of tea & 1 cup of coffee throughout the day. Otherwise, it's plenty of herbal teas or water in between. On my non diet days, I don't count calories at all, but just try to eat healthily on most of them & to not over-eat. I'm trying to stay clear of refined sugar & fatty foods, but I do allow myself 2 or 3 glasses of wine a week. All good. I love this regime - it works for me, I see results, & that only makes me feel stronger & more determined on the fast days!!
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I'm on my 4th fast today and was really looking forward to it after some over-indulgence this weekend. I struggle less with fast days and more with feed days - maybe it's because my mind is ingrained to worry about what I'm eating!
I'm also attempting more exercise this week after not doing much last week - getting over the fear of not eating before working out! I'm stronger than I think.....!0 -
im curious...how do i work out how many calories i sould eat on a fast day?0
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Hi. On fast days you should aim to have no more than 1/4 of your usual daily calories .0
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Hi, I'm in week 3 and doing ok. Being in Staffordshire we get a lot of rain, so instead of new waterproofs to go walking in I'm thinking of a wet-suit!
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Summer, on fast days start with up to 500 for a female, 600 for a male.
This is very roughly based on 25% of your TDEE, and some people get very mathematical about calculating the right figure. But really, there's nothing magical about 25%, it could just as well be 26% or 23.5%. So go for 500 for a few weeks and see how that works for you.0 -
Summer, on fast days start with up to 500 for a female, 600 for a male.
This is very roughly based on 25% of your TDEE, and some people get very mathematical about calculating the right figure. But really, there's nothing magical about 25%, it could just as well be 26% or 23.5%. So go for 500 for a few weeks and see how that works for you.
Thanks for the help, i need to lose a bit more before my holiday so thought this may be the way to go x0 -
Hi
I've been doing the 5:2 diet since January and have lost 3 stone now. It really does work and I recomend it to every one.
If anyone wants to talk some more about it, message me.
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I have been doing the 5/2 diet for 2 weeks, to my suprise i am loving it....but i have to stay busy. I am in Plymouth,
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Hi, I bought the book ages ago and have never read it! However, watched the Horizon documentary today and am now reading the book. Starting today as a fast day, will probably fast again on Wednesday, hopefully this will be the one I can stick to! Would like some UK friends to help me along x0
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Started juddd yesterday and am based in plymouth, keeping it relatively low carb too.xx0
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Hi, I'm up in Scotland doing the 5:2 diet and would love some new MFP friends who are doing this plan too
Just finishing my first week and I'm loving it so far, just would like to up my exercise alongside the plan!0 -
I am starting the 5:2 this week and would love some MFP pals who are also doing this diet! I need some food recommendations for the fast days!0
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Head over to this group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8005-5-2-fasting
where you'll get lots of information, support and ideas.0 -
Hi, I am in London and started 5:2 about a month ago. So far it is going well, and slowly getting used to the fasting days. Would be good to share ideas and strategies with everyone else.0
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Uk here0
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Hi All.....sounds good to have a few UK folk. I'm going to start the 5:2 when I'm back at work in the new year and in between now and then its no alcohol, healthy eating and exercise.
Profile pic is today (29/12) before going for a jog as I decided time to be real about how I look and feel.....hoping to keep updated with during and after transformation :-)
Happy to add our be added (oh this is also my first ever social network experience :-) )0 -
I'm starting 5:2 on 2nd Jan.0
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Hey - I did 5:2 while I was travelling for 8 weeks this year. Happy to start again in Jan as well0
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