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I have been doing IF for 3 years...happy to connect

Megellcor71! I have been doing this for 3+ years. it works. You will achieve your goals. I am sure of it.

I also make cranberries with stevia. 30 calories per half cup and full of antioxidents. so easy...

Shiratake white yam noodles ZERO calories with low sodium chicken broth and fresh veggies. About 80 calories. Shrimp!! and broccoli for dinner with one TBL Braggs (soy sauce). Or eggs...i love eggs. they are my go-to in a pinch. Lots of tea....all day hot tea with nothing in it.

The beauty of 5:2 is the flexibility and the fact that you can start and stop whenever you want. Been going since March 18th 2013. Only thing that ever worked for me....ever.

I lost nearly 50 pounds at my lowest. Had a rough fall and now the total is 31 but crawling back thanks to 5:2 it isnt too hard. Note however, my biggest lesson was that I am not "normal". I had to find the right non fast total calories for loss and for maintenance and neither are "normal". When I tried to fight it, I…

I lost a pound a week faithfully at first. As I got within 15 pounds of my goal weight it went to about a half pound a week or sometimes showed as 1 or 2 pounds a month but all at once. Weird the body....

Sometimes you have to just go overboard to reset yourself and know what not to do. It is all a mind game.

@flumi_f I am making it happen! This is my busy season at work starting up and I am finishing a class for grad school. Lots of stress but 2 fasts this week and I hope to do a third on Friday just to kick start something. Heading toward hormone week 2 but I wont let that derail me!! Exercise is very difficult right now. I…

No menopausal symptoms yet. Cloths and measurements have remained the same. I am not un-happy about my cloths at all and trying not to be so focused on the scales but the photos don't lie, I have work to do. Becoming complacent is what got me fat to begin with so I want to stay on task. Healthy and getting more fit with…

Stats: starting weight 194 (2013) current weight 161 5'7" 51 years old. Goal weight 143. I was at 151 a year ago and have gained about 10 but added considerable strength training so I truly believe there is some additional weight from muscle. TDEE 1394 2 fast days around 500 calories each. I have looked up my food diary…

Gardiena which is antipasto vegetables in a jar. Nice when you want savory.

As a Former E and current DD I found spending the extra money on a GOOD sports bra keeps me exercising. I don't remember the brand but I found mine in a Starter (brand) store and they were 35 bucks each which was cheap! I spent 60 on Oprahs recomendation and I didnt like that one that much (front closure, kept punching…

I know what you are asking and while much of the advise gets to the root of the problem you need a real solution to help you feel full. Hemp protein powder is good, anything with high fiber helps and of course protein and no sugar. I also sometimes rely on sugar free mints, SF hard candies or a 0 calorie carbonated…

Be very careful, there are a lot of people in these forums that dispense unqualified information and can make it worse. A plateau is normal. Your body is readjusting. Re-calculate TDEE, the calories you need to maintain. Then set your goal to 500 calories less. You can do this with half exercise and half food and dont eat…

Yep, that ^. it happens.

Sugar free mints, SF hard candy, diet soda (I know, I know)...lots of distractions!!

it has always taken 2 days to register a loss after fasting for me. Everyone is different.

Still not losing but not gaining. I have found my loss target calories to be too low. Can't seem to break the barrier. Work travel has not been helpful. Trying trying trying. Every week. Hanging tough. Looked at last year and March is when I was able to achieve a major loss. I am thinking the weather broke and I was able…

I did 5:2 and lost 40 pounds. Still do it for the amazing energy and have kept it off for almost 2 years!! HIGHLY recommend.

OMG!! Healing thoughts your way!! You got this....

Same as @flumi_f the weight creeps up with less than 2 days. But that is different for everyone. Considering you are not a peri menopausal female, you may do fine with one. ;-)

5'7" 51 years old Start weight March 2013 195 Current weight 155 Goal weight for pure happiness 143 Ultimate goal for pure greed 135 This is the ONLY thing that worked for me. I am a nutritionist, I have done everything but get real and this has been my savior!!! it took 6 months to lose 40 pounds. I have gone up and down…

CW 155ish Goal 1 150 Goal 2 143 Ultimate goal 135 Stuck now for a year :-(

I am a nutritionist by education and I have lots of friends that are Registered Dietitians ( I am in the food service business) and the RD's are NOT judgmental so when I hear layman give advice or judgement I just ignore. The most important thing is feeling good and not getting into the habit of VLC on consecutive days too…

Interesting. 47% craver, 33% emotional and 20% feasted ( which I think is more stress related) IF/VLC/LCARB for me. Which is what I do and why I lost 40 pounds!! Lol.

I've lost 40 at least and want to go 10 more. Feel free to add me I've been doing 5:2 nearly 2 years and love it.

Daily but I only record losses. Wide swings due to hormones or carbs can be frustrating.

For the past two years I have learned to stick with 5:2 friends who are the MOST supportive. The other boards are judgmental haters. If anyone needs additional support feel free. Lulu and I are friends already!