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5:2 diet

Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi i am new here I really want to get back on track with my weight and eating well lots of my friends have started the 5:2 diet but I am struggling to think what to eat on the fast days of only 500calories anyone have any tips and ideas would be fab and support

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  • Posts: 501 Member
    lisamwaka wrote: »
    Hi i am new here I really want to get back on track with my weight and eating well lots of my friends have started the 5:2 diet but I am struggling to think what to eat on the fast days of only 500calories anyone have any tips and ideas would be fab and support

    Feel free to look at my diary. I have a portion dedicated to my fast days.
  • Posts: 17,890 Member
    Can't you ask your friends what they're eating? :D
  • Posts: 89 Member
    Check online I'm sure it has increased to 800 cals not 500. I do my own take - 2 days under 800 (usually 500-600) 3 days at 1200 and Sat & Sun off totally whoop!! I know the 5:2 police won't like it but it works for me and makes it sustainable x
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