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Perfectil hair skin and nails, the super skin version, when I remember. Organic flaxseed oil capsules, Vit D3 sublingual spray. and occasionally spirulina in my smoothies, it makes me pee like crazy, excellent for detoxing and bloat :)

I've been doing 5:2 for 3 weeks, aiming for 4:3 until my summer holiday in 3.5 weeks. I fast from 11am-11am 2 x a week, then one full day fast, as I fine 500cals from sunrise to sunset quite a challenge. Works for me, I feel great and can still eat well and socialise at the weekends :-)

Sushi Soup with shredded ham/smoked salmon Houmous and crudite rice cakes with tuna mayo Not included cal counts but can tweak quantities to suit and still get decent portions :)

Thanks lindsey1979. I really think I never gave it a good chance last year as I only really did it for a month. Already, this time round I'm feeling much fuller after eating normal meals and less cravings for bad stuff, or I can stop at just a small treat without blowing my calories. I'm going to try a 500 cal day tomorrow…

I'm out of my normal exercise routine due to recent skiing injury and surgery on my knee so my activity level is minimal, but it's been said before, you can't out-exercise a bad diet. I have really tried to clean up my diet and lose weight whilst gradually reintroducing exercise as the physio lets me. I personally find…

Thanks all. The reason I'm trying 5:2 again is mainly due to the science behind it all, especially the possible reduction in blood sugar issues and type 2 diabetes, which is rife in my family. I wouldn't really say I'm struggling with the fast days now, that was mainly past tense when I did it before. The fasting is not…

OK, you have totally killed my thread. Loads of people ask the same questions about paleo/IIFYM or whatever 'diet' is in fashion at the moment. I was actually looking for some 5:2 advice. This forum is so frustrating sometimes....

I'm working in kgs, so I want to lose 10-12kg, which will be around 25lbs. My ultimate aims is to get to a BMI under 25, for the first time in 8 years!

I'm doing 5:2 at the moment, but the odd 4:3 to boost things to compensate for bigger eating days i.e. takeaways or meals out. I learnt the hard way about not being able to out-exercise a bad diet.... I set my daily calories to 1600 so on eating days I usually don't exceed that, and fasting days are obv well under. I fast…

I'm going to be brave and modify it slightly. I'm going to do a 'fast day' of 500 cals 2 days a week from 4pm to 4pm i.e. skipping/reducing dinner, then breakfast and lunch the next day; but trying average of 1600cals a day for the purposes of logging. That gives a weekly cal intake of 11,200, which is close to the…

I too am restarting IF after an initial unsuccessful attempt at 5:2. I assume 14:10 means 14 hours of not eating/fasting? Sorry, but in simple terms, does that not equate to skipping breakfast?

This is me, but add another 10lbs :-( I'm the heaviest I have ever been and need to just get a grip. I'm never gonna be skinny, but what to be toned, healthy and fit. I'm not afraid of hard work in the gym, it's my diet I REALLY struggle to clean up. Eating out and takeaways has absolutely ruined me. It's fun at the…

I gave up diet coke about 2 months ago, give or take the odd one. Usually had 1 can a day. the only noticeable difference is that sweet things taste REALLY sweet to me now, be in artificial or natural sugar. I can't say I feel better or worse/more or less hungry/make better or worse food choices.

I feel exactly the same. I have gotten heavier despite doing decent exercise, seeing muscle definition and strength gains, but my BMI is depressing....

I have had a serious reality check recently, and have started back on 1300 a day as of yesterday, as my activity levels are significantly reduced due to recent surgery. I am focusing only on calories in for now, trying to keep protein up to prevent too much muscle mass loss. I'm starving hungry, which only reinforces how…

Cheese, bread, mayonnaise, and pasta. My favourite foods are mac cheese, or a cheese cucumber and mayonnaise sandwich, on fresh tiger bread! I still have all these in moderation, but combinations of the above are both heavenly and hellish for me...

Given up: Diet sodas and artificial sweeteners in drinks, white bread(for the main part), most pork products: bacon doesn't do it for me any more. Chocolate(sweet tooth diminishing) and ice cream(need to, a work in progress) Added: Avocados, nut butters, greek yogurt, blueberries, seeds, aubergines, smoothies!

I take vit D, mainly in the winter, flaxseed oil as I think it helps my skin, and when I remember, Perfectil Skin plus, as I have recently reduced my meat intake and don't want my hair and skin to suffer (purely vanity). Not particularly compliant with any of them, but I have a pretty balanced diet too.

I just made my first nutribullet smoothie... 0 % Greek yogurt, spinach, blueberries, strawberries, pecan nuts and coconut water. It was ok. Need less coconut water and maybe ice cubes next time. Much practice needed....

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I have just bought one, waiting for delivery. Thought I should make better breakfast choices rather than a slice of toast eaten at the wheel of my car, or worse still, nothing. Looking into spirulina for protein and other benefits too.

Sorry, I see you're in US. We are used to inflated imported products in the UK :-(

I get mine from Teapigs. It's not the cheapest but probably the best quality out there. V good for a metabolism boost! http://www.teapigs.co.uk/tea/shop_by_category/matcha_shop

I think this makes physiological sense. The way I know it, is that the bulk of sweetened liquid and gas in your stomach makes your body think there's food to arrive in your stomach so sends insulin to deal with the anticipated blood sugar spike, which then doesn't happen, so you go a little hypoglycaemic and want to eat!…

I got to a kettle bells class run by IKFF certified instructors, think Steve Cotter is part of that crew. I love it, such an excellent work out and tangible improvements in core strength, posture and visible triceps! I use between 8-12kgs bells. Can only manage one class a week at the mo cos I have a knee injury, but 2 x…

I am currently 7 weeks post-acute knee injury and miserable at the lack of rehab I've been doing/advised to do. I really don't want chronic problems, but doing what I can to strengthen my glutes and quads. Quite difficult when I can't even climbs stairs comfortably yet! Patience is a virtue...

Alcohol does that to me, I don't drink much but yes, feel toxic on a monday if I've had wine at the weekend. I'm learning about what salt does to my body regarding fluid retention. Seems to make a real difference. If I have a particular dress to get into or a special occasion I want to feel good for, I'd sooner watch the…

I'm usually a tea with milk and one sugar kid of girl, typical Brit. But recently started drinking tea without anything, no milk or sugar just black. It's very refreshing and I'm finding I'm less likely to want to eat a biscuit or cake with it. Feels healthy. I drink about 4 cups of tea a day, mainly for the caffeine. I…

Full fat, tesco finest. I add berries and a tiny bit of maple syrup :-)

Plenty of veg!!! Especially asparagus, which is in season, and I recently found out is a pretty good diuretic. And of course lots of water and watch your salt intake. Can really make a difference on the scales, if you're into monitoring that.