I was a bit fed up to find that I have reached another plateau. But I was inspired by others on this forum to check out all of my measurements. In the last month, I have lost 3″/8cms from various body parts.

However, since starting the 5:2 in January there is not only 23 lb less of me, but an amazing 15″/38 cms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am disappointed not to have reached my goal of 28 lb by now and I am coming round to the idea that the 5:2 may well be in progress until Christmas. BUT the psoriasis has gone, blood pressure right down and there is 15″ less of me. Amazing.

Don’t give up if you are new or having a wobble.I am thrilled with all of the changes to my body.So after a fast day feeling a bit fed up I am now thrilled and off to search for clothes that fit as I am running out of options. Charity shops are the way forward as you can wear things for a while and then re gift them rather than buying much more expensive new clothes.

Thank you symba7.
I had expected that after 28 weeks, that there would be 28 lb less of me.I was disappointed and wanted to share with others who were finding it tough or having a wobble that the losses on the tape measure are just as important as the losses on the scales.
Just been out for walk to take too big clothes to charity shops and enjoy my post fast day Almond Croissant.
Do measure your upper arms, thighs, calves and under bust as well as the usual hips/waist/bust.I have often found the fat going from the first 4 when the scales seem to be broken!

Well done on the losses so far.

I am running in a Half Marathon for charity in 5 weeks and had hoped to be 2 stone lighter before then. I am not sure that I can shift 5 lb in 5 weeks, it’s getting tougher now.

Thanks Kris.
I found that the “Eat, Fast and Live Longer” documentary was very powerful, but I didn’t do anything about it until struggling to do up my jeans forced me onto the scales…and a huge shock. Two weeks bored witless with WW and the complete obsession with food.

There had to be another way. So my 5:2 journey began, very quietly, no-one knew because I simply couldn’t believe that it was going to work and that I would cope with the 500 calories.

If fasting 1 day a week forever is what it takes to feel this good and stay this trim then I am happy to do it. It isn’t difficult after a while.

I am seriously running out of clothes, but how fantastic!

I had another try on last night and there are not many clothes that actually fit…some won’t in a couple of weeks either. Not a lot of choice when I go back to work in a fortnight.

But on the plus side, I am both donating to charity and buying there too!

Fasting today, so no breakfast and 30 lengths in the pool, then a wander round the shops and a bit of a try on before lunch. Size 12 is getting a bit roomy in tops now.Wish I’d bought size 10 in the next sale….ho hum.

Well done Kris.You must have lost loads to go down to a 12.

Thank you Humphrey.

I am aware of so many demoralized souls on the forum who are expecting to have a large and immediate weight loss, that I thought that it might encourage them if I shared the figures and timescale that it has taken me.