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bananabeannn
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Hi all,
While there's a part of me that says NO DON'T DO IT, ITS A FAD, there's another big part that wants to try it out.
Sorry if this has already been posted, but curious if you guys a) track every day, b) how much you eat on a fast day and c) how much you eat on a non-fast day?
I kinda just want to do this until I get to goal, and then gradually go to only fast maybe once a month or something. Thoughts?
While there's a part of me that says NO DON'T DO IT, ITS A FAD, there's another big part that wants to try it out.
Sorry if this has already been posted, but curious if you guys a) track every day, b) how much you eat on a fast day and c) how much you eat on a non-fast day?
I kinda just want to do this until I get to goal, and then gradually go to only fast maybe once a month or something. Thoughts?
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bananabeannn wrote: »Hi all,
a) track every day, b) how much you eat on a fast day and c) how much you eat on a non-fast day?
I kinda just want to do this until I get to goal, and then gradually go to only fast maybe once a month or something. Thoughts?
a) I track every day, because I love to eat. Not everybody is like me and there are many on 5:2 that don't track their non fast days. That's fine.
b) 500-550cals, veggies and lean protein ( I avoid grain carbs as they make me hungry)
c) my maintenance cals before exercise plus most of my exercise cals on a given day.
It isn't for everyone, but it is not a fad. I'm in it for life. Daily restriction just never worked for me as I don't like being told, you can't have that....
My stats: 5'1 1/2'', 45yr, active, from 86kg down to 57kg and holding. Was overweight / obese since early childhood.
My 5:2 history
18mth so far
12mth losing (29kg)
6mth maintaining / healthy BMI range for the last 10mth
It is a way of eating, not a diet. Depending on how strict you are on non fast days you will lose or maintain. 5:2 isn't just for weightloss. It does have many other positive and healthy aspects. And for me it is definitely an easy tool to use to not go into yoyo mode.
I don't know, what you want to achieve with one fast a month. Weight wise...1000-1500cal deficit over a month, probably won't have a big Impact. Health aspect wise...probably not enough fasting, but that is just my opinion.0 -
I have been doing 5:2 since the 1st of September, so 3 months in. I initially gave myself a challenge to stick with it for 6 weeks just to see what would happen and if I could do it. I was in stall mode for over a year stuck around 180Lbs, Now I'm 165Lbs and am so happy I found 5:2!!! And this group of people are just so lovely they have really helped.
On my fast days I save all my calories for dinner (keeps my tummy in sleep mode). I try and keep my calories to maintenance on non-fast days (although I don't stress if I'm a bit over).
So far from 1st of September I went from 175.9 to 165.1 so over ten pounds in three months. I'd say it works and it's not a fad. Hope you give it a go
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Been doing this since August 2012.
Lost weight on the 5:2 eating pattern and currently maintaining on a 6:1 pattern.
I track all my food.
Base calories are 2,200 but with addition of an average of about 700 exercise calories eaten back on my 6 days (only).
I allow myself about 650 cals on a fast day which I find far easier than the usual 600 allowance despite the very small difference.
It's been the most effective method for adherence I've ever found - I find being determined for one or two days a week far easier than feeling restricted every day.
Just remember it's not supposed to be a fast weight loss process, you should be at maintainance calories (TDEE) on your 5 normal eating days. There's a lot of useful lessons to learn along the way: dealing with hunger, recognising a lot of eating has very little to do with hunger, food choices, that weight fluctuations are normal etc...0 -
I started on 1 October. I eat less 500 cals on fast days and up to 1800 cals (gross) on non-fast days. I've only lost 4kgs in that time, but didn't have a huge amount to loose in the first place (2kgs from goal) and have been particularly naughty most weekends...so I can't complain. This is a great way to eat, and after a big weekend I actually look forward to a nice simple fast day.0
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I find I need to log, I got from 103 down to 91 no probs, but got stuck there for a year, even after switching to 4:3 I started logging then and it quickly became obvious why I was stuck. Since logging I have started losing again and am under 90 for the first time in many years. I have my goal set for .5kg per week. 600 calories on fast days (still doing three) and on my non-fast days I aim to eat so my weekly average (easy to see on the Android app - not on the web) stays just below the goal line. The good news is that one year was the first time I have maintained for a year.0
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thanks everybody! i did my first 'fast' day today, but i still had about 750 calories. I needed to plan a little better and didn't, cause i wasn't well this morning so figured hey why not make it a fast day since i'm nauseous anyway
anyhow, i'm going to give it a shot. thanks all for your replies. i'm going to track every day and wear my fit bit, and just see where this takes me.0 -
750 on your 1st fast? Congrats...that's a win in my book.bananabeannn wrote: »thanks everybody! i did my first 'fast' day today, but i still had about 750 calories. I needed to plan a little better and didn't, cause i wasn't well this morning so figured hey why not make it a fast day since i'm nauseous anyway...
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I eat between 600-750 on my fast days and still lose weight. But I try to do 4:3 so that is why I allow myself the extras on fast days.0
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thanks y'all! today is a 'normal' day so i'm just going to continue to log and eat mindfully. yay! I'm down 1 pound, it's taken a long time to shed that one pound, I don't think it was just water from day 1 of the fast. Hoping to not put that back on after today!0
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Hi Bananabeannn! It's great news that you're deciding to give 5:2 a try.
My advice is to just stick with it for a few weeks, even if you aren't getting the results that you want as your body may need time to adjust. I have been doing it for 3 weeks now and got a bit disheartened as I was losing anything. I'm now starting to shift a bit of weight so happy days!
As for the losing 1lb on your first day, don't worry if you seem to have put it back on tomorrow. I know it's hard but try not to weigh yourself too much - this is my problem! Our weights fluctuate so much from day to day that it's not a proper representation.
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Goal: cutting from 17% BF down to ~10-12%.
> if you guys a) track every day
yes
>b) how much you eat on a fast day
I only eat fats (coconut oil, olive oil, butter) on fast days, so probably 3-400 calories.
>c) how much you eat on a non-fast day?
at TDEE
I've done 5:2 for about two months now. Without calorie tracking for the first month (nothing happened) and with tracking (down 10 pounds, 4% bodyfat).
At this rate, I'll be at my goal within the next month, and will switch to a 6:1 schedule.
I'm very pleased with this kind of IF.
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feisty_bucket wrote: »>b) how much you eat on a fast day
I only eat fats (coconut oil, olive oil, butter) on fast days, so probably 3-400 calories.
curious - why do you this? (i'm just imagining someone sitting there eating spoonfuls of olive oil! lol)
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feisty_bucket wrote: »>b) how much you eat on a fast day
I only eat fats (coconut oil, olive oil, butter) on fast days, so probably 3-400 calories.
curious - why do you this? (i'm just imagining someone sitting there eating spoonfuls of olive oil! lol)
Because supposedly to avoid insulin response-something-something-mumbling-reasons. Also, fat is way satiating. That's why!
Yeah, a tablespoon of each. Olive oil goes right down the hatch. The butter and the coconut oil go in otherwise-black coffees.
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feisty_bucket wrote: »feisty_bucket wrote: »>b) how much you eat on a fast day
I only eat fats (coconut oil, olive oil, butter) on fast days, so probably 3-400 calories.
curious - why do you this? (i'm just imagining someone sitting there eating spoonfuls of olive oil! lol)
Because supposedly to avoid insulin response-something-something-mumbling-reasons. Also, fat is way satiating. That's why!
Yeah, a tablespoon of each. Olive oil goes right down the hatch. The butter and the coconut oil go in otherwise-black coffees.
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Not sure I could do the olive oil/butter/coconut oil thing! I like my food and at the end of a fast day the thought of a tasty bowl of meat, veg and potato gets me through it!
We all work in different ways though so whatever works best for you as an individual is key, I guess
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I tried it once Calahonda, actually not half bad. Whisked it up a bit with a milk frother. You can find recipes under Bullet Coffee. I didn't use as much oil though.0
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+1 ...it is the key to this lifestyle...no one is bound to follow an exact script...we do improv here.Calahonda1984 wrote: »Not sure I could do the olive oil/butter/coconut oil thing! I like my food and at the end of a fast day the thought of a tasty bowl of meat, veg and potato gets me through it!
We all work in different ways though so whatever works best for you as an individual is key, I guess
meat... +2
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