Hello everyone,

I’ve struggled with weight since adolescence and since 12 years old I haven’t been under 200lbs (14.2st). I’ve been up and down in my weight and over the last six months I’ve gained 35lbs – so as of today I’m weighing in at 273lbs (19.5st). My goal weight and healthy weight is 165lbs (11.7st).

Yesterday I went to the library and saw 5:2 on the shelf I had a quick look and thought I’d give it a try. It sounds easy enough. So today is my first fasting day. It’s now 12:30noon and I’m staaaaaaaaaaaaaaarving lol, but I feel determined today to fight the craving, so, so far so good. For breakfast I had 3 eggwhites, and spinach and had an apple a couple hrs later. I’m due for lunch soon but I want to wait until 1-1:30. I’m feeling positive about this diet and I hope to stick to it.

I don’t mind tracking calories so I’ll still do tracking of my calories on my non-fasting days.

Look forward to being here awhile! Feel free to send me words of encouragement, and any advice on how to handle fasting days.