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  • I weigh daily. I’ve tried not weighing and it always leads me to trouble! The only thing that allows me to maintain is daily weighing and logging my calories in MFP.
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  • Unfortunately I find that the 5:2 does not really diminish my appetite on non-fast days, although I wish it did! I have been doing 5:2 for over a year and did get down to my goal weight, but have found myself plateauing such that I either only maintain same weight or actually increase weight. I am up about 5 pounds from my…
  • As a healthier cooking alternative to olive oil, roast using Refined Coconut Oil (make sure it is refined, otherwise it will taste like coconut). Not only is refined coconut oil super healthy for you but it also does not oxidize at very high temperature, so roasting/broiling works really great. And I promise you, it will…
  • 5:2 ROCKS. I have done it for over a year, lost over 40 pounds, am now my ideal weight, and am now switching to the 6:1 to maintain. It is easy to stick to because you don't have to worry much for the other 5 days of the week. You also don't need to count carbs on your non fast days. I am living proof that it works. I have…
  • I think your plan is a good one in general; I have been able to stay on 5:2 for over a year, and there are times when I can be super healthy and times when I'm on the go and just need to do what I can to stick to 500 (even if it's an El Pollo Loco 500 calorie salad!). The important thing is that you are being very…
  • Sorry to disagree with all you naysayers, but HCG diet does work. I recently lost 21 pounds and am keeping it off. This was after my second child andi am now in my early 40s. Its been 1 year for me. The diet was easy, i didnt feel starving all the time, and the weight has stayed off.
  • I purchase Lululemon for the workout clothes that I want to last forever ... they really do last forever so you get a great return on investment even though they are sooo expensive up front. I think it's worth every dime. I used to get Athleta but they are just as expensive as Lululemon and very poor quality in my…
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