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First week of 5:2-- thrilled to find this group!!
Kuniklo
Posts: 3 Member
Hello all! I just start the 5:2 diet this week and thus far am very excited about its potential. I’ve been using MFP on and off for quite a while but found sticking to a strict caloric intake everyday very difficult for me, and not sustainable. For the past 2 years I’ve watched my weight fluctuate the same 15 lbs over and over, and am ready for a permanent change!
I also love love love the idea of only having to think about dieting twice a week. I believe dieting and weight loss is more a mental game than anything else, and this is a game I think I’ll do well at. For the first time in a quite a while I am feeling optimistic about my ability to lose weight. Finding this group is a great support too! When the hunger pains hit on my fast days, at least I’ll know I’m not alone in this journey.
If anyone would like to add me as a friend, I would love to share recipes and help keep each other on track
I also love love love the idea of only having to think about dieting twice a week. I believe dieting and weight loss is more a mental game than anything else, and this is a game I think I’ll do well at. For the first time in a quite a while I am feeling optimistic about my ability to lose weight. Finding this group is a great support too! When the hunger pains hit on my fast days, at least I’ll know I’m not alone in this journey.
If anyone would like to add me as a friend, I would love to share recipes and help keep each other on track
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Hi and welcome. If it suits you this way of eating can become a very easy lifestyle to adopt, especially if you only have a small amount to lose. It is particularly suited to maintaining, something i managed for quite a while on it, its the losing I have a problem with LOL!!! Add me if you want. I do tend to eat the same things though!0
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Welcome! This is a great group and great way of life.0
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Hi Abeck! You sound like you have a very positive mindset, so let's cheer each other on!0
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Welcome to the group! We wish you well on this new journey.0
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Thanks everyone!! I'm excited to get to know you all!!0
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Hi there - this is a great group, all at different stages (of life as well as healthy weight!) and all with something to give.
- Welcome and feel free to add me if you like.0 -
Hey, I am new to this too (today is my first fast day).. I am trying to keep a good mind-set... I know how I get when I am hungry!! I have armed myself with chewing gum and will drink plenty of water! Good luck with your journey!
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Happy first fast day!!!!!
Ooh and welcome too lol0 -
I have a feeling I am going to struggle!! But I am determined to lose this weight!! I find coming on here and reading peoples success stories is really helping me!0
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If you're struggling. Drink water. Every time you're desperate for food, have another drink. It dulls that stomach eating itself feeling. Then if you're still starving 5 minutes later eat a pre planned bit of food.0
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Thank you
I will do that! 0 -
Hot drinks help too, like herbal tea. Warms the stomach a bit.0
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jknight001 wrote: »Hot drinks help too, like herbal tea. Warms the stomach a bit.
I've only been doing this a couple of weeks, so I'm fairly new too, but I agree that hot drinks help. Hot tea tends to help more for me than just water - may be it tricks my stomach into thinking it's getting something lol
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Yup and the hot drink is relaxing for you. A win-win situation.0
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First fast day went well I only went over by a few calories- which is amazing for me!! Plenty of water and hot drinks really helped! Onwards and upwards 0
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Daft as it may seem, I now look forward to the fast days. On sunday I can not wait for Tuesday, and not having to be concerned about food untill the evening.0
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Welcome!! It's my first week, too.
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I wish MFP notified when people replied to threads!! Just saw there were more replies
So excited to see all these new 5:2-ers! We're gonna do great everyone!!!0 -
I think, if you hit the star for 'favorite' on the post, you get a notification.0
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