Well, generally yes. Fasting days get easier, but there are some days when fasting is a challenge. I think the best way to keep going is *preparation*.

I had a false start last October, and abandoned it for the rest of 2014. In November I hit the 104 kg mark (I’m 1.65 mt tall/short). So, something had to be done.

Since WW has changed its system, I just could not get back into it. So, I prepared myself mentally in December 2014 to start in January. I was hesitant because I did not want to do the “new year’s resolution” thing. And I didn’t. I just started on the first week of January, one fasting day at the time.

I did not even weigh myself or take measurements. I did it a couple of weeks later.

I noticed the scales going down. That was rewarding and kept me going.

Today is 26th March, and I have lost 11 kg since October, but 9 kg since January. Yay!

I fit again in my skinny clothes, and can see that I’ll need to update my wardrobe by the middle of the year.

On fasting days I drink coffee with skim milk, diet drinks (ginger beer), soups, small salads, fruits, etc, all within the 600 Kcals limit. Sometimes I’ve gone 70 cals above, but I make it up by extending my fasting till the lunch time of the day after my fasting day.

Some weeks I’ve lost 1 kg. Some weeks, 800 gm, some others 100 or 200 gms, and there was one week when I gained 200 gms. But overall, I’ve have lost a lot of weight with the minimum of *sacrifice*.

What’s more, I’m starting my slightly overweight dog on fasting (modified caloric intake), as he needs to lose a couple of kilos!

I’ve combined my regime with a 3 days a week fast exercise on my cross trainer. 7 minutes IE. That seems to help.

I will be having surgery tomorrow, and won’t be able to be active for about 8 weeks, but I intend to keep my IF going.

I can see that this is a sustainable life style change. Especially because I get to eat whatever I want – within reason … very broad reason -. I’m not a drinker, so that doesn’t affect me, but I love my BBQ pork ribs as a treat every 2 or 3 weeks if not longer. I consume salads, and am more mindful of the level of carbs. I avoid sugar, but still eat things that contain sugar every now and then.

I went to my GP, and he was pleased of my 11 kg loss, and encouraged me to keep my 5:2 going.

So, in short, yes, fasting days do get easier most of the time. There are some times, though, when they can be a challenge. But I just think that overall, I can eat whatever I want without guilt. If I overdo it, I make amends. I don’t do it, so no worries.

I’m a happy camper, and I continue losing weight and feeling good.

Regards,

Jeff