Newbie just dropping in to say hello
MadamOfMayhem
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So i'm not much of a poster on forums but I wanted to pop in here and say Hi, I'm a solo mum to 3 very busy kids and I work in a fairly demanding job so I think this will work for me where other things I have tried haven't.
I've just started the 5:2 fasting and am doing day 1 of fasting today.
I've done a lot of reading over the past weeks and I am currently about 15kg over my ideal weight.
Day 1 of fast so far has been ok. I ate about 7.30 pm last night and woke up had a green tea in place of my usual coffee and about 9am felt a little seedy but have managed to push through it.
It's 11am now and I am sitting down with a cup of peppermint tea and I am feeling ok.
I have tried a lot of varying diets but this one has caught my attention as something far more easy to sustain, I am one of those people who gets frustrated on low cal diets and tends to blow them with a chocolate binge where as I cant see myself doing that with this because I can still eat some treats on my non fast days. Otherwise I do eat fairly well but I think for me the biggest thing is portion control which I have started to alter by simply changing plate and bowl sizes so I cant fill the plate as much!
anyway enough from me back to my cup of tea
Please say hello and give me any tips you think might help
cheers
I've just started the 5:2 fasting and am doing day 1 of fasting today.
I've done a lot of reading over the past weeks and I am currently about 15kg over my ideal weight.
Day 1 of fast so far has been ok. I ate about 7.30 pm last night and woke up had a green tea in place of my usual coffee and about 9am felt a little seedy but have managed to push through it.
It's 11am now and I am sitting down with a cup of peppermint tea and I am feeling ok.
I have tried a lot of varying diets but this one has caught my attention as something far more easy to sustain, I am one of those people who gets frustrated on low cal diets and tends to blow them with a chocolate binge where as I cant see myself doing that with this because I can still eat some treats on my non fast days. Otherwise I do eat fairly well but I think for me the biggest thing is portion control which I have started to alter by simply changing plate and bowl sizes so I cant fill the plate as much!
anyway enough from me back to my cup of tea
Please say hello and give me any tips you think might help
cheers
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Welcome! I'm new too0
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Hi, welcome Please read the announcement post with info and links. If you wonder about anything, ask 0
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Hello to you both! You'll find us pretty friendly on here
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MadamOfMayhem wrote: »this one has caught my attention as something far more easy to sustain, I am one of those people who gets frustrated on low cal diets and tends to blow them with a chocolate binge where as I cant see myself doing that with this because I can still eat some treats on my non fast days. Otherwise I do eat fairly well but I think for me the biggest thing is portion control
That is exactly why this has worked for me. I go mental on daily restriction
23mth in, maintaining a normal weight after life long obesity. 5:2 is not right for everyone, but it sure works for me, even if not every fast is perfect.
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Welcome! I'm pretty new, too. This is a great group. 0
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Hiiiiiiii!!!!! Welcome to the awesomeness that is the 5:2 way of life!!!!0
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Hi there!! I'm on round 2 of this 'way of life'....its amazing, love the benefits and also.....keep the mantra 'it's only 2 days a week' and you'll be fine0
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Hi I'm zoe and 3 yrs I have a goal loss of 1 stone to begin. Though my aim is to get in to size 10 (uk) clothes again.
I've never tried 5:2 so any tips for fast days eg what people eat etc, drunks etc. I'd be very grateful.0 -
34 yrs old not 30
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Hi all. I agree with what others have shared - 5:2 certainly isn't for everyone, but the best 'diet' is the one that works for you. And 5:2 works for me
Blessings to the newbies, you guys got this!0 -
Welcome all newbies!!! You have found a great group of people here and all very positive and supportive! I've been a 5:2er since last Sept. and have found this group amazing and keeps me going... Thanks to everyone 0
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Hi guys! mind if I join you!! Im re-starting 52 next week!! I did it last year and lost 2 stone pretty easily! not really sure why i stopped but now ive been stuck at the same weight for the last 6 months so figured its time to give it a go again!! Im also doing insanity max and piyo along with a 5k run every saturday! Wondered if I could get a little advise around what I should eat on non fast days.
Having worked out on the scooby calculator what my TDEE is and what I should be consuming to maintain, and its given me 2200... im not sure id want to eat all of this every non fast day.. so would it be suitable to eat 1700 on non fast days and then on the weekend.. allow myself around 2400ish instead (i tend to splurge a lot more on weekends..) i remember doing this last time i did 5:2 and it worked, but i wasnt doing as much intense exercise 6 days a week as I am now...0 -
Hi everyone, I'm new too! I finished my first fast day yesterday on 508kcal and it was easier than I'd expected (though I'm no stranger to VLCDs so one day at a time seems like a breeze compared to weeks and weeks of meal replacement shakes!). I'm eating slightly below TDEE on my weekday NFDs so that I can eat a bit more freely at the weekend. I've been overweight my entire life, I wasted my teens and the first half of my twenties being fat and unhappy and I've tried every diet and plan available. I'm currently 8 days binge free - long may it continue!0
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Hi! Welcome!:) I`m new too, been doing 5:2 for approx 4 weeks and gradually losing weight. Good luck with your journey So glad we have this forum - for support, questions and friendships! 0
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priyac1987 wrote: »Hi guys! mind if I join you!! Im re-starting 52 next week!! I did it last year and lost 2 stone pretty easily! not really sure why i stopped but now ive been stuck at the same weight for the last 6 months so figured its time to give it a go again!! Im also doing insanity max and piyo along with a 5k run every saturday! Wondered if I could get a little advise around what I should eat on non fast days.
Having worked out on the scooby calculator what my TDEE is and what I should be consuming to maintain, and its given me 2200... im not sure id want to eat all of this every non fast day.. so would it be suitable to eat 1700 on non fast days and then on the weekend.. allow myself around 2400ish instead (i tend to splurge a lot more on weekends..) i remember doing this last time i did 5:2 and it worked, but i wasnt doing as much intense exercise 6 days a week as I am now...
Hi and welcome Many calcs overestimate exercise activity using TDEE. So often choosing the activity level of what you think...could be a more accurate number, especially if you have little daily everyday movement.
Do whatever you find suit YOUR body and goals. If the old formula worked well for you, maybe start out with that +300 kcal/days with exercise ? The body is a very resilient and adaptive unit. If you feel weak, make sure you get electrolytes AND the micronutrients needed. And possibly up the kcal a bit. Listen to body and you find answer
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Thanks Foamroller... I have looked at my TDEE on around 5 or more websites, and the number seems to be around the same (2100-2200).. and just for safe measure I always select the option lower than my usual activity level (moderately active; working out between 3-5 times a week for 30 minutes at a time... I actually work out 6 times a week for around 60 minutes at a time)
I think I will give this way a shot, and re-evaluate after 6 weeks if it is not working! Thank you for your advice 0 -
Welcome everyone!!!! I'm in week um not sure, I started the first of February. Anyway I've lost 6kgs (13lbs) and loads of cms... But the best thing 5:2 has taught me? The difference between hunger and wanting to eat. So although I CAN eat what i want (sort of) on non fast days, I'm finding that I'm wanting to eat healthier and not snack on crappy foods all day long.
My relationship with food has evolved. So just remember that although the 5:2 is awesome for losing weight, it's also awesome for so much more!!!
I hope you guys enjoy your journey too!!!!0 -
Welcome! Hope it's all going well so far as by now you'll be about 2 weeks in. I've always been a calories counter, but I've been doing 5:2 for 10 weeks and It's the first time I've lost 1lb a week regularly, not broken my diet by having crazy binge days and as Karen says, it really seems to change how you 'feel' hunger. I have way less cravings than I use to and also much more energy. I love this way of eating 0
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I'm not really new, I've been lurking around this group since January. I started 4:3 at the beginning of the year and lost 20 lb. in the first 8 weeks. I then hit a four week stall (no loss or gain), followed by a week-long vacation during which I gained. Since returning from my trip two weeks ago, I've lost the weight I gained plus a few additional pounds. I like that with this lifestyle I can eat a burger during the weekend without feeling like I've undone all of the progress I've made during the week.
This group is by far the most positive and supporting group that I have found during my years on Myfitnesspal.0 -
Hi everyone! I'm also fairly new to this diet and forum! I started end of Feb this year and am finding it very easy to manage, even with a busy lifestyle of full time work and 2 kids! Weight has always been an issue to me and I feel like my whole life has been one big diet hop! But I've found 5:2 to not only have the best results but also something I can see myself doing long term!
So far I've lost 8kgs and a whopping 14cms around my hips!
I also find myself looking forward to fasting days!! Does anyone else find that??0 -
clairejeynes84 wrote: »Hi everyone! I'm also fairly new to this diet and forum! I started end of Feb this year and am finding it very easy to manage, even with a busy lifestyle of full time work and 2 kids! Weight has always been an issue to me and I feel like my whole life has been one big diet hop! But I've found 5:2 to not only have the best results but also something I can see myself doing long term!
So far I've lost 8kgs and a whopping 14cms around my hips!
I also find myself looking forward to fasting days!! Does anyone else find that??
Excellent results! And I do look forward to fast days, they get me back in control if I've had a bit of a scoff but I also love that that is not a disaster and can take it my stride and not then go off the rails
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Hello everyone! Welcome
This group is by far the most positive and supporting group that I have found during my years on Myfitnesspal.
Ty and yup. We have a quiet little corner here on MFP. No need for hangriness since eating what you want (within reason) is baked into the eating plan. As many of you have mentioned, it seems like 5:2 is a very good tool for restoring natural hunger feeling and in some cases also the psychological relationship with food. I can at least vote for both effects in MY case.
If you haven't already done so, I highly suggest to read the announcement link with info and such. If you wonder about anything beyond that, feel free to ask.
In addition the english official site is quite active and have lots of good info: http://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/
Ooo, apparently they developed a 5:2 tracker in the UK! ...But it's only weight and measurements. Still a cool overview
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Hi Everyone! I'm new to the group but have been successfully IF'ing since mid November! 25lbs down with 3 to go!
I really enjoy my fast days and find myself looking forward to giving my body a break! My whole attitude to food has changed so much and I am by far a healthier person- in body and mind!
Anyone please feel free to add me... It would be good to have some fellow fasters to support and encourage!
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