Struggling in week 1, so easing in with 800 calories

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W1066

3:16 pm
14 Apr 17
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Week 1 and I feel I should be flying, full of enthusiasm.
Found it harder than expected.
Day 1 so tired by mid afternoon I ate a larger than anticipated meal.
Rather than losing heart I decided to ease myself in with 800 day ‘fasts’ gradually working down to 500 calories, reducing 100 calories per week.
Has anyone else done this?
Any tips or help appreciated.
Thank you!

Cinque

11:57 pm
14 Apr 17
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I did start eating more than 500 calories on a fast day, probably between 600 – 700. As I got used to 5:2 I was able to work out what suited me and for most of the last 18 months I had under 400 calories on fast days.

You’ll work out what suits you, and making 5:2 fit into your life in a sustainable way is the central thing, so all power to you. Even if you stay with 800 calories on fast days, that is okay!

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