I Started the 5:2 this week, so far it doesn't seem to bad, I love the fact that when I am getting quite hungry and eating very small meals, I can think to myself. "this is only for today". It really seems to help me to realize this is not something I am going to have to struggle through every single day.
Today when I logged my normal 1300 calories I was shocked thinking that I could eat so much food, where as before I would be bemoaning my fate because I could eat so little.
Lets hope this keeps up.
If anyone would like to add me I would love to have buddies to exchange ideas and experiences with.
Deb.

Hello everyone! I just started yesterday the 2 day diabetic diet. 2 days of fasting under 650 calories and then eating healthy the other 5 days. Yesterday had a day of approx 570 calories, and lots of water. I lost almost 30 lbs 2 years ago, this last 9 months have been hard as I dropped back into old habits. I am not a diabetic but was interesting in a form of fasting and wanted to eat healthier. I am also trying to encourage my husband who is at high risk of developing diabetes. Here's hoping!

I've been on it for 7 weeks now and love it! Now I can eat regular food, even splurge on the weekends, and still lose weight and/or maintain. I have lost those difficult last five pounds back down to just below my ideal weight range. I think it is the perfect method for maintenance so I can eat food on eating days without guilt. The first 2 - 3 weeks are tough to adjust, but after that it is easy. I see myself doing at least one fast day a week for life!

I fasted 2 days last week and today makes my 1st fast day of the 2nd week. I have lost a total of 1.8lbs and I am pleased with that. Anyone here still on 5:2? I would love to find a support system on MFP.