I didn’t know this site existed until today ! It will be interesting and helpful to hear other people’s experiences.

I attempted another half hearted diet in February after changing doctors and getting a few blunt warnings about where my health was heading – Obese class 2 , blood pressure ,blood sugar and cholesterol all at the upper limits of normal. His solution was to lose 5 stone (70lbs) in a year………ok then !

After an all inc. Holiday in March I bought some new super accurate weight watchers scales and found I weighed in at 240 lbs .I’m 5ft 9″.

I started the 5:2 the day after. It’s been 9 months now and I’m down to 186 lbs. I will return to the doctor at the 1 year mark in about 6 weeks. I.m hoping to be past the 4 stone mark by then. This has become a way of life for me…..and at 48 , changed my life.