Today is a special day... It's been exactly two years. .. Did two weeks of dinner cancelling and then discovered 5:2 on May 12th, 2013 through Mosley's documentary. I started the next day.

I started at 86kg on April 29th, 2013 after a lifetime of obesity. This wasn't my highest weight, but I was slowly going back to it and I didn't want to. I reached 57kg in a bit over a year on 5:2 and have maintained at mostly between 57-58kg using 5:2 for the rest of that time. The last few months have been a bit trying in many ways, with lots of fasts, that turned into low days at best. My weight went up 2 kg during this time.

My little hiking retreat and some quality alone time have helped me turned it around again. I still have issues and work to do, but I'm feeling better and my b2b fast this week was very easy. I will continue on this path until June. Then it'll be time for my second and last operation. The skin removal on tummy and abs should lead to another 1-1.5kg off. Looking forward to the outcome! No more extra skin to bother me during workouts or that needs to be packed up in my clothes. After my recuperation it'll be time for those last 2 kg to go to reach my ultimate goal of 54-55kg.

I couldn't have done it alone and it definitely only would have been half as much fun! So I want to thank each and every one of you for your support along the way.

For anyone stalling or going through hard times, try to stick with it. Even if the fasts aren't perfect, the days with a deficit help can keep your weight from skyrocketing again.

Have a great day! And best of luck to you!

Happy anniversary @flumi_f. I love that your starting weight is almost exactly the same as mine! It gives me hope that maybe i can do this too.

@Flumi_f two years...You are such an inspiration! I want to thank you because having you here with all of us, helps us! So glad we can share your journey with you.

priyac1987 wrote: »

What a great story @flumi_f you are truly amazing!

@iwannabeonthebeach well done on the jeans!! My little sister is in the same position as your son. Shes on her last year of Uni and shes got exams and her disso. I just feel for her! I remember when I was that stressed at Uni! A treat for him will do him some good!

Second fast day today and feeling optimistic despite the miserable weather. Nailed yesterdays non fast day and went to sleep pretty satisfied. Really hoping I see some lower numbers tomorrow! Got a lovely ham and cheese salad for this afternoon.

Knees are giving me a lot of grief recently.. not sure if its to do with all the high impact stuff im doing with insanity max. Literally had to modify all the moves and cut out any jumping. Anyone know any good ways to help with knee pain.. How can you even tell when its just normal muscle pain or whether its something serious?? I usually put heat rub on it at night and by the morning it feels a bit better, but as the day goes on, it starts developing a dull ache. More so on the right then the left...

On a more exciting note, I feel ridiculously slimmer today and I can actually see very small ab cuts in my stomach! Hurrah for abs!

Have a lovely day everyone!

Hi Priyac1987

Insanity max is a very high impact programme, many people have knee problems, it is possible that you have some muscle imbalance (Most people do, particularly if you sit down a lot) which will cause tightness and lesions within the ligaments around your knees, a foam roller and stretching can-over time, correct this. I suffered from knee and back pain over the years that I was a competitive cyclist due to muscle imbalance, it wasn't until I stopped racing and began Yoga and stretching that I became pain free. Personally I would also argue that p90 is a far better, more balanced programme than insanity and gives as good if not better results, Tony Horton can kick your *kitten* in a kinder way on your knees. Good luck

@Foxgym I do sit down most of the day (desk job) - but thats kind of why I have started to encorperate Piyo into my exercise regime.. would like to stretch out a little, but i've only done it for 2 weeks so not sure if im going to see results so soon. I have only got 2 weeks left of Max so want to finish it and maybe consider something different to relax a little with my knees.. Will defo look into p90.. I was just never really that fond of Tony Horton. I love Shaun T way too much!!
Maybe Ill go back to doing another round of 30 day shred, with maybe a bit of T25 mixed in....

Went out to dinner tonight. Geez it was awesome not watching my calories. Fast day tomorrow!!

These are all the veggies I have prepared for my dinner...can you believe that all of that is under 250 calories!!

Good for you Snaps!!

I'm almost back in my weight comfort zone. my 2 1/2 fasts this week got rid of the vacation water and some real weight. 57.9kg today. YAY! It'll be back up a bit by Monday (my usual weekend water gain), but 3 fasts should be possible next week too. So I am chipping away at the real weight again.

Just finished 65min on my rebounder. Quite intense. Felt really good.

snaps27 wrote: »

Yay! down two pounds since last weeks weigh-in!

Awesome!!!!!!!

Anyone else crazy enough to fast with me today? Asparagus and cod are on the menu.

Had a good week, but yesterday was a bit off the charts. Decided to add a fast today as I wasn't hungry this morning and have no special plans. Will also add some exercise on my rebounder and I started a plank challenge yesterday. That'll get my core working

Have a great weekend.