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Chuck

8:04 pm
27 Oct 15
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Howdy, Everybody!
Actually, I have been doing this plan for about 3 weeks, and have no idea how I didn’t see this Welcome Forum. But here I am now to say “Hi!”

Well, much of this note will be the same as my Profile, ’cause that’s me all over again. I wrote (with a couple added comments)::
“ Not young & a little strange. Just started 5:2 (3 weeks ago) with about 40# to lose. Living in NW US. One thing I really enjoy about this site is the opportunity to talk about 5:2 with people who are ALL OVER the English-speaking world––UK, Australia, New Zealand, America––although males appear to be a rather tiny minority here (as happens on all forums that discuss weight-loss). ”
Also, has anyone else noticed that Americans are also rare in these forums? I think the reason for that is because the Good Doctor & his book were introduced in the UK (and even on a BBC program), and there was really never an event over here that would have attracted notice to this amazing eating plan. (Either that, or there is simply a general international disgust for us yanks?)

It is good to be here, and I wish every one of you wondrous success in your own unique experience with 5:2!

Chuck

Bronx

5:05 pm
15 Jan 16
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Hi Chuck,

I’m an American male too; there are a few of us here. You may want to join in this thread: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/are-there-many-guys-on-this-diet/ I grew up in New York State and moved to So Cal almost30 years ago (couldn’t handle driving in snow).

I stumbled across 5:2 and have been doing it since last September. I’m doing 5:2 to maintain weight after losing a bunch a couple years ago by counting calories with the aid of an iPhone app. The 5:2 approach sounded much easier than counting calories so I’m giving it a try. I’m doing 2 days of 0 calories and a third of 600. This allows me to “let loose” on weekends without gaining weight.

Much success with your fasting.

Bronx

Chuck

1:16 pm
16 Jan 16
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Hello, Bronx!

Thank you for your reply! That is very impressive that you were able to keep that weight off after Years of losing it. That is really rare. I have lost my excess weight again … and then Again, but had never discovered the secret to STAYING at my proper weight. That is what is revolutionary about intermittent fasting: It is both the healthiest (literally) way to lose weight, but then it gives you the best tool to remain at your best weight. After I discovered it, I was like, “How did this wonderful eating plan evade me all these years?”

I am doing something a bit similar to you in that I consume _Nothing_ on my fast days (except for coffee & sugar-free drinks), and I really find that much nicer for me. (Well, another factor is that I am absolutely terrible in the kitchen.) I previously was adding more days as well, but discovered Real Quick that I was going to get burned out on that, so now I’m back to 2 days per week.

One thing I have persistently wondered about is after I have lost every bit of weight that I want (plus a bit beyond that), whether 6:1 will then be the best way to go. Another issue is the fact that I wonder if I will miss the many health benefits of 5:2 by migrating to 6:1.

Thank you, Bronx, for sharing that URL. I will definitely check that out.

Chuck