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What happens when you can't go back to sleep? I do this alot (not intentionally) then I can't go back to sleep for about an hour or 1/2 then when I do go back to sleep I'm even more tired when my alarm goes off. I'm trying to be an early person too because we stay so busy after work its been really hard to work out.

I'm all about using creams and lotions on my skin. I've done it since I was a teenager and I'm going on 50 and everyone thinks I'm mid 30's so I think it pays off. I'm interested in the bust cream. I looked up Collistar and its pretty expensive - but if it works I'm fine with that. Can anyone tell me what difference they…

When I was doing a weight class the trainer told us to get at least an hour a day of exercise - but that 1 hour a day could be walking anywhere such as doing grocery shopping, up and down the hall, etc. he just said to move that it didn't necessarily have to be workouts.

Hi ladies! I am 49 and have it a stall for about a year. I tried the follow MPF guidelines and didn't lose, I tried 5:2 IF and actually liked it and lost for about two weeks then stalled. I love to work out and being fit is what I'm aiming for so I've decided to do the IIFYM practice and eat to hit my macros and my target…

Thanks! I thought it seemed like protein was pretty low. I will make those adjustments and will log accurately and check back in two weeks with the results and see how that works. Thank you so much I really appreciate your taking time to help me.

Yep - search the groups for 5:2 Fast or for more of reading on Intermittent Fasting (there are many different types of IF) there is a group on it too. Lots of good info.

I've done Jay Robb's 3 day fruit flush - its very light and you drink lots of water and eat healthy - basically it helps you to cut down on the processed foods cravings when you are done.

I try pointing that out to people all the time. You can be a diligent as you want in weighing and measuring but there is no way you are 100% accurate. That's why I don't sweat no being exactly on track - I use a no more than xxx and no less than xxx.

If your losing then I wouldn't worry too much. You might try incorporating some healthy fats as others have said - natural peanut butter or snack of greek yogart - you can add 200 calories easily. Everyone is different and it may take you some trial and error to see what works for you. But I wouldn't be concerned about…

There's a couple groups on MFP which have some very good information on fasting. 5:2 Group and Intermittent Fasting group.

Using egg whites versus the whole egg can really cut down on the calories and if your watching calories closely that can make a 100 calorie difference. Do you think you could use the egg white stuff you buy in the store for this? I can bring myself to throw away the yoke it seems like such a waste - lol. You can buy a…

I went though this too and found that a lof of the data base not only has the calories wrong but the protetin also. If your paying close attention to your macros - that can make a difference. I did my own research and then found an entry in the database that matched what I came up with and that's the one I use all the time.

I use the freedieting website and calculate my zig zag calories. I am doing the 5:2 fast and in order to make sure I eat enough and not too much I use the amount I need weekly from the freedieting and that's what I try to hit weekly. Has been working for me - a consistent loss each week. Not a huge amount of loss but…

You don't starve yourself. Its not a quick weight loss scheme either. Read the info. The OP is way off on their description of the plan - that's why I referred them to the info in the group. You fast - not starve - most of that time you are sleeping and then you eat low for that day, the next day you resume eating regular,…

Search the groups - there's a lot of information in the 5:2 Fast Group. I've been doing it and have lost consistently and I love the lifestye it gives me.

Fasting is not just about losing weight but also health benefits. You are eating real food - you eat real food even on your fast day - just lower calorie. You should eat higher on your non-fast days - meaning you want to eat more than your alloted calories to lose weight. You can exercise on your fast days and some say…

Are you drinking enough? It's important to keep hydrated. Are you following the plan - eating 500 calories or complete fast? I think it's normal to feel a little tired but you shouldn't be exhausted. How are you breaking your fast? If your having too many carbs after a fast it could make you feel sluggish. I break with a…

I have the book and am following the plan and yes if you are doing 5:2 - you need to eat more than 1200 calories on your non-fast days. If you do it the way you are talking about it is nothing more than a Low Calorie Diet which is not going to be sustainable. You should still get all your calories for the week - your just…

I just posted a reply to your post in the 5:2 group.

I've been doing 5:2 for about two weeks. Not enough time to say I'm losing yet - but check back with me in a month. What I can say is that I find it much easier - yes you may get hungry before you eat - but your not starving, I'm not feeling the need to over eat on my non-fast days, I'm eating a nice protein and veggie…

Love this thread!

I'm doing it and loving it so far - two weeks in. The fast days are not that difficult. There is a 5:2 group with lots of good info. Do your research and read up on it and see if it is for you. There is also a website http://www.52fastdiet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=246#faq2 with good information. Oh and you can still have…

Geez people - why do you feel the need to comment when you have nothing positive to say. She wasn't asking for advice from people who are getting to their weight loss goals from other plans. She was asking about a plan tha has helped her to get the scale moving. Not everyone needs the same motiviation. OP - ignore the…

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you find some answers on here. I started having back pain after doing some weight training and it wasn't just soreness but back pain - I didn't go the dr but researched and discovered it was most likely from the deadlifts I was doing so I modify my workouts now. But I feel for you…

It makes me angry too as I have been working my butt off to lose weight since December. I've done it before and now doing the same exact thing wasn't working. I actually quit talking to my friends/co-workers about it because it was making me angry to hear the "its simple - just don't eat as much." Umm - trust me I've tried…

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I plan my meals two days at a time. I bought a little pack cooler and I put all my food for the day in it - except for my salad and chicken which I buy from a salad bar for lunch and if course my dinner I prepare when I get home and it works out great. I keep a big salad in the…

I just started my first day yesterday. So far it's going good. I was not hungry at all last night and felt really good as a matter of fact - not bloated and gross feeling. I varied a bit in that I had coffee in the morning with a little creamer and I had raspberry vingerette dressing on my salad, and I had a cheese stick…

I'm starting it tomorrow - I got the book and have read it and it looks to be a pretty healthy plan - but I could see that you will need to eat your calories as it allows you unlimited lean meats and certain veggies. Your not eating the carbs and processed foods so you will need to eat what you can to get your calorie…

Thanks ! I will check it out.

Thanks for the input on the foods, and the Whey protein information. I have been reading the book - and I have some modifications I am going to make - but the whole overall idea I like. I am going to journal my progress and daily notes on my blog so if anyone wants to see how I'm doing or follow it - just friend me. I am…