I think what I like about 5:2 is that you can do it on your own or with others,depending on your lifestyle. My husband is occasionally doing it and it;s nice when we eat the same thing but I dont really mind one way or the other. I tend to plan my fasting days for when I am not seeing friends etc because I find it harder to fast around others 0 I like this sort of thing to be private rather than a group activity!

Hi, I am fasting with my husband – would probably really struggle otherwise, and no kids to feed which reading other posts seems to be issue. Eating the same things and agreeing on what to eat the day before and making sure you have the right food available helps. I also like to weigh out my ingredients the night before so you not constantly thinking of restriction on fast day. I find chicken with loads of veggies or a nice veggie and ham omelette filling and tasty. Also I carry a sachet of microwave porridge with me so have something low cal, filling and fast. I make up a big pan of veggie soup and freeze as individual portions. Also we try really hard to keep busy at night. I am thinking of doing 4 3 but hubby not keen and have my mum visiting for next few weeks so will wait till she goes home. She decided to fast with us. If I do day alone will be interesting to see how I cope when hubby eating normally. Everyone different but I like support of doing with someone even if not in house can phone for support if wavering – also fun to plan food together on fast and normal days, mix it up and try different recipes when on normal days so really enjoy food, you will get plenty support here, good luck