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  • thanks lowinfaye! I actually have IBS also and that was another concern. I thought it might irritate my symptoms but it actually makes more sense that it would give the digestive system a rest lol
    in 5:2 Diet Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • thanks guys! thinking about it, when i do an afternoon shift, i don't tend to eat until 12 anyway then i wouldnt eat until my break at 6/7 so I reckon a fast day could work
    in Question... Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • I was going to start this week but I'm now working everyday.... what do people think about me having my first fastings when I'm working? I do 7-8 hour shifts, work in healthcare so on my feet for pretty much all of the shift, I don't think it's such a good idea really since I've obviously not tried it before, what do…
    in 5:2 Diet Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • I posted in mfp forum asking pretty much the same thing, got quite a bit of backlash for it, it was on there someone pointed me to this group. So it's nice to read helpful comments from nice people!
    in Newbie :) Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • hi all I'm new! :D gonna be starting next week, i'll add you all, gonna need the support
    in Attention 5:2 members Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • I've just been reading through some of the other discussion posts. You really are a friendly bunch! I'm actually really looking forward to starting. I've actually not seen one bad story or experience with this...
    in Newbie :) Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • hi thanks everyone, I watched the documentary and read his book, really informative stuff. Honestly when I first heard about 5:2 I thought what a load of bull! But now I've actually researched it, it seems to make a lot of sense. I'm hoping to change my attitude to food more than weight loss (but I won't say no to losing a…
    in Newbie :) Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • hahaha! amazing!
    in 5:2 Diet Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • Thanks Angela, I'll take a look
    in Newbie :) Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • I don't think it shows him pigging out on burgers, it shows him eating A burger. I have tried watching what I eat. As I stated above I'm hoping to change my eating habits, not being so dependent on food, not constantly thinking about food. People will probably say 'well just stop doing those things'.... it isn't that easy…
    in 5:2 Diet Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
  • wow...ok that was a bit of an extreme reaction I think to some innocent questions... I thought this forum was all about getting advice, help and SUPPORT, which most of the comments were (others were a little attacking). I was actually doing a LOT of research around this last night, including watching Michael Mosleys…
    in 5:2 Diet Comment by purpleberry2 November 2014
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