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Hot toddy will fix you right up https://youtu.be/5Ppc3emn1VY
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Goal this week is clean breakfast and lunches. I spent the time on Sunday to meal prep and made chicken thighs, quinoa and black beans all using my Instant Pot. All got portioned up for lunch, with 300 calories on my fast days. Today was fast day #1 and it came out perfect. I was never hungry. Next will be Thursday.…
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Hi friends. It's been a long while since I've fasted or posted, which has resulted in no new weight loss. So yesterday I planned my week and today was Fast Day #1 for the week. I had a banana and some carrots and celery around noon, and fish with mushrooms, noodles, and salsa for dinner. Total calorie cont is only 380, so…
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I've been gone from here to long. Loved reading everyone's stories this week. I have had a whirlwind year with some achievements and some set backs. Achievements include running a 5k, a 4.2 mile run, and my first 10k (Flying Pig in Cincinnati, Ohio). I also got a new job (because I was laid off from my old one) and got…
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thanks. I will definitely try to do early AM on Fast Days. No bonking needed. :)
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I moved my Monday fast to Tuesday (today). This flexibility is what I love about 5:2. There were temptations and ideas of just skipping the week, but held strong. I even went to the grocery and stuck to under 500 calories. Exercise has been non-existent because I strained my hip flexor. I broke down and booked a doctor's…
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I found 5:2 through a friend's recommendation and did exactly what you did. I would recommend one other step I didn't take at first but have since - plan your non-fast days too! Especially weekends. While you can't eat way too much just because of physics, I've found I can eat too many calories because of what I gravitate…
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Welcome! I too found early on the best part of this plan is the control I have. There are no "setbacks" or punishment or weigh in or Points or long term deprivation of activities or foods I enjoy. I can choose what days I'll fast and what I'll eat on days I don't fast. I can have carbs and red meat and sweets. I control my…
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I have same impact when, due to social calendar, do my 2 fasts with just 1 day in between. I am over hungry, I over eat and/or drink calories I wouldn't have (Frappucino!) And my exercise sucks! I've even eaten breakfast the next day and gotten nauseated! I think because I eat too much, too soon and I go for the rich stuff…
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Long time no post. I experienced a self induced set back where for 3 weeks I didn't fast 2x per week, didn't exercise, and over indulged on weekends. Result was a few pounds weight gain where I reached the cliff of seeing a number above the 150s! I determined last Tuesday I wad not going backwards further, so I pledged No…
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Last week was a challenge for me as well. I didn't work out and only had one true fast day. Cool part is Monday to Monday no weight gain. This week I ran on treadmill Monday and today, and those have been my HIGHLY successful Fast Days. There's a challenge to exercise with Fast but I find it extra joyful when I can do it.…
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Rain would be amazing! Phoenix, AZ is over 115F which limits my exercise opportunities. I use walking as therapy on Fast Days to distract me, so today was ROUGH! I did record over 11k steps, but am used to 3k more. I made it through my fast today and ended at 506 calories. Tomorrow I plan to get out early and do an extra…
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Fast day#2 is in the can. Shi have 60 calories if I want them, but don't think I will. Had same dinner 2x - half can Progresso Tomato soup, 1 portion Kirkland Mahi, with 1 cup broccoli / cauliflower mix. Snipped fresh basil. over it and yum! I am keeping non-FD in check by not drinking alcohol and sticking to home prepared…
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You can get a ton of vegetables for 500 calories. I find that I can make amazing meals for 350-400 calories if I just start with 200 calories of veggies and 100 of meat. Spices, vinegars, and pre-packaged portions of protein help keep me full. I usually only have an apple at lunch and focus my by drinking water and keeping…
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I need to log onto here more often - too much to comment on all, but thoughts and prayers and good wishes to everyone for their daily successes and set backs. I don't eat my exercise calories back of FD, but do allow a little excess on non FD if I put in gym time - mostly in form of extra carbs or peotein. I figure it…
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Start of FD#2. Yesterday was our first 100F day here in Phoenix so I'm off the bike today. Headed into office now in my workout clothes to do a run on the treadmill before starting the day. We're due for a chill down to the 70s this weekend so I'm planning a hike and a golf outing to take advantage of the weather. Meal…
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All 5:2 weeks start with the first FD - best part here is you can come and go from the diet and do it in spurts of good times and then cruise along in the more difficult times
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Fast Day #1 easily done. Found a new low calorie protein - Ahi tuna. Was on sale for $6.99/lb and 8 oz was more than enough to fill me. Added a big veggie salad w/ low calorie dressing and under 400 calories total.
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Fast Day #2 is in the can. Did a switch up today and had 300 calorie breakfast and 200 calorie dinner (which I couldn't finish!). I also got in 13k steps and 8 miles on my bike (4 morning and 4 afternoon). My normal job is desk bound but today included 2 hours standing helping a computer training session, so my feet are…
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I bought myself two new toys: a Fitbit Blaze and a new hybrid road bike. Fitness treats beat food every day
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Had a great weekend but imbibed way too much - it was my birthday. Today's fast has been a struggle but still going. I'm on the bus home and then will take dogs for a vigorous walk to finish my 10k steps before dinner. Next fast day will have to wait for Thursday. I forgot to weigh in this morning so no clue where I'm at…
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Funky fast day is going well. Had breakfast burrito and banana after my ride this morning and wasn't tempted by anything so far. Gonna try to last out the evening without eating but figuring put a 200 cal backup plan just in case. I also hit 10k steps for first time in forever! I bought a new Fitbit Blaze and am determined…
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Fast day today was a breeze. Saved my 500 calories for dinner w/ a banana smoothie desert. Also packed a big salad in a jar for lunch tomorrow so I'm not tempted to eat out. 2nd fast day this week will be unconventional - I plan to have breakfast Wednesday and then nothing else until lunch Thursday. Saturday I'm scheduled…
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Fast day #1 went great yesterday. Also made a great dinner for tonight in the crock pot so won't be tempted to eat out. I too am biking to work this week. I picked up a new set of wheels last night and will do 3 miles in AM to the bus and 3 miles home in PM. Running is something I want to get into but haven't been able to…
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Had great success this week w/ 1 true fast day (Monday - 480 cal), and 1.5 semi fast days (Tues evening thru Thurs evening, 1100 calories. I dropped off 4 lbs and am within .5 lb of my quarterly goal! Next week gets me over the finish line.
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FD #2 done but 785 calories. Splurge was on breakfast - couldn't turn down a free burrito. Plan on a FD tomorrow too.
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My first fast day is done - 400 calories. Planning for a 48 hour fast from Tuesday night to Thursday night since I can never fast on a Friday. I'm excited to be back in the groove. 150's here I come!
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Snacking is discouraged to get the full 5:2 effect. I will drink fluids, go for a walk, stand and stretch, or tidy up my work area. I employ visualization of what I will eat at the end of my day as a last resort. I try to keep in mind that hunger pangs are only temporary and I'll get a nice delicious meal when I get home.…
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Welcome to fasting @Naboo63 and @Donwilks. You won't regret it. I have found that I feel in control on this program and not controlled by it. I had two good fast days this week (Mon and Wed). Tues was under 1200 calories and yesterday around 1600. Today started out w/ a breakfast meeting, but I was not tempted by my usual…
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This week has been mediocre. Monday only fast day and still ended up high. I did, however, just come up with my meal plan for next week and will be sure to stick with it.
