Disappointing after initial success

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Allegri

12:30 am
22 Dec 13
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I have lost just over 2 stone but only 3 lbs in the last 6 weeks which I find so disheartening after all the effort. I need to lose another 4 stones about. I do not know yet either if it has affected the other factors that the Fast Diet is supposed to improve.

Stef.

8:13 am
22 Dec 13
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Allegri, did you recalculate you knew TDE after having lost two stones?

Some people have reported that they do hit a plateau for some time before losing weight again.

You might want to shake things up a bit by perhaps trying 4:3 or ADF for a week or two? Or add a bit of exercise?

I hope you stick to it and don’t give up.

Btw, super congrats on losing two stones! That is two bags of potatoes in the supermarket and a bit more!

Best wishes and Merry Christmas,
Stef.

fastinginberlin

9:10 am
22 Dec 13
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Hi Allegri, first of all I would like to join Stef in congratulating you to a two stone loss, that’s great! And you are still losing, can’t believe you’re discouraged just because the weight loss slowed down. I’m sure it took years to accumulate 6 stone overweight and it will take a while to get rid of it. The weight loss is faster at first when you have a lot to lose and the less there is to lose the slower it goes. You can see that 5:2 works, but it’s not a miracle cure that makes the weight disappear in a short time. You didn’t write when you started, I’ve been fasting for 8 months now and haven’t quite reached the 2 stone mark.
Just stick with it and try to be a little more patient :)!
Happy Holidays!

Allegri

8:21 pm
22 Dec 13
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Thank you both of you. I have completed 14 weeks of 5:2 and no I am not going to give up as it helps me at the least to engage in a new relationship with food and yes the 6-odd stone overweight is long standing. I was hoping my initial losses would maintain themselves. I was feeling disheartened having a desperate need to loose weight since I have had one heart attack and a girth of over 40 inches is very worrying. I bought the book on a Tuesday 14 weeks ago and began the next day and yes I intend to fast on Monday – tomorrow – and next Friday or Saturday and try to be flexible without skipping. I do yoga and walk most days. Thank you again and Happy Christmas to you both 🙂

Stef.

12:38 am
23 Dec 13
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Allegri- great to hear that you don’t give up too easily! I am sure it will shift at some point! Perhaps you do a week or two of 4:3? This might get it going?
All the best and Merry X-mas
Stef.

Nika

2:24 am
23 Dec 13
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Heya Allegri! Congrats on losing 2 stone already 🙂 I understand that it’s frustrating when the weightloss slows down for a bit, but remember that your weight doesn’t always reflect what’s going on in your body. Did you measure yourself? You may be losing inches but not weight, it happens.
I don’t know if you’re looking for things to kickstart the weight loss again, so I won’t post any now – just let us know if you’re looking for more info 🙂