Fasting

No. But you don't have to close your dairy -- it's completely optional. Just don't close on the days you are lower calorie.

staceyannwarner wrote: »

Does fasting work and is it good for you

Fasting "works" if it helps you maintain a calorie deficit. It's just meal timing. 5:2 is eating at maintenance 5 days a week and eating 500 (600 for men) calories 2 days a week. "Dieting" just 2 days a week helps some people be consistent.

IF - eating windows type dieting: 16:8 - 16 hour fast, 8 hour eating window......lots of different "windows." This helps some people meet their calorie goals on a regular basis.

The jury is still out on whether these diets "are good for you." Losing weight is good for you. Adding exercise is good for you.

I read the 5:2 book (Mosely) and ALL of the evidence is anecdotal. Many people would have seen health improvements anyway.....that doesn't mean 5:2 had anything to do with it.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100058-5-2-fasting

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/49-intermittent-fasting

There's no need to push the complete button. Just don't push it on your fasting days.