…I kinda look forward to them. How weird is that?

I was dreading this past week at home from work, wondering how I’d manage the two fast days without the routine and distractions of a work day, but it turns out that it was fine. In fact, I awoke this morning, not sure if I would fast or not, and after my breakfast coffee, two hours elapsed before I even thought about eating anything, just happily drinking fluids. I ended up continuing the day with both a fasting lunch and dinner without difficulty.

The fast days, to me, anyway, are sort of a fun challenge–but manageable because each one is only ONE day of restricted eating. I think “how bad could it be? I can eat whatever I want tomorrow”. The odd thing, though, is that since I began the 5:2 this past August 5, I am much more aware of what I choose to eat on the non-fast days. In the past, I would agonize about having something “off my diet”. With this, I have to remind myself that I CAN permit myself to have that something, but somehow, I am satisfied with less of it (so far, that is). I know that you all know this already, but it’s good for me to talk it out. Thanks for listening!!!

Teddie in NJ, USA