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Think he did explain succinctly - it is about the 5:2 diet!

I have started the 5:2 lifestyle and have lost a small amount. I didn't eat a huge amount of processed food before and think that this may be the reason why I haven't had the typical large loss at the start of a new "diet". I am doing it for the health reasons and although not losing weight, I have lost inches around my…

Hi Everyone keeps talking about proteins. Medical industry are now changing their view on proteins and body health. Proteins may help weight loss, but they help the body to create more free radicals and therefore higher risk of disease. Everything in moderation. Proteins are high density (in my understanding) and take a…

Hi Depends on what type of IF you are doing. But they all include water so drink as much as you need (not over though as the body can get poisened from lack of sodium if you do). I have started the 5:2 type and although I haven't lost much weight (I think because I didn't really eat much processed foods so no excess water…

Thanks for all your help. I am starting by using protein shakes (nutritionally etc etc) replacing 2 meals (per day) for 2 weeks then 1 per day for next few weeks. This is only to kick start the diet / life changes for the longer term. As the meals are being replaced I would only be having the breakfast of yoghurt in the…