Hi,

I just wanted to start this thread as I am doing this fast alone, and feel like writing things down will make me sick with it more! None of my family or friends are familiar with the concept but after reading the book I decided to give it a try.

I’ve always been quite slim, had a very high metabolism when I was younger, I’m sure I ate my own body weight in food daily without gaining any weight. I have a very small build so at my normal weight was 7 1/2 stone. I really never looked that skinny just normal, but over the last few years the weight had started creeping up on me, I’m 27 now so obviously my metabolism has slowed somewhat. I didn’t mind that much but about 6 months ago I was in a car accident which has left me unable to exercise, even walking is a problem. I’ve become so sedentary that I am really worried about my health. I’ve also gained 1 1/2 stone in those six months alone because all I did was sit around eating as I was so depressed at having to give up a job I loved because I was in so much pain.

So I decided to take control and start this lifestyle/diet change. I’m only on my second fast day but I’m already feeling so much brighter and happier! I’m happy to say I’ve found both fast days quite easy. Visitors called to me unexpectedly on my first day and I happily watched them eating all of my biscuits without wanting them!! I’m less hungry on non fast days but am REALLY tired in the evenings, is this normal?

I’m hoping I will lose some weight because I’m getting married next year and want to look my best. I have a normal bmi but I find that they fail to take account of small frames. I’m currently 10 1/2 stone and have a lot more fat on me than my sister who weighs the same as me but has a larger frame. Has anyone found it’s possible to lose weight without exercise? I haven’t done my second weigh in but I’m really hopeful! I would love to lose 2 stone eventually!