and goal weight reached! 5:2 works!

My journey began because I wanted to improve my health. I’d given up trying to lose weight and swore I’d never diet or count calories again because dieting didn’t work for me. I’d had my 62nd birthday and have been a yo-yo dieter for most of my life. I’m a lifetime member of a well known organisation, had tried shakes, calorie counted, used pills …

Yesterday I went to the supermarket and counted 28 500 gm packs of butter, equating to my weight loss so far. Such a great motivator!

What worked for me:
– not expecting to lose weight so weight loss was a bonus
– having two flexible fasting days to fit in with my lifestyle
– staying well hydrated on fast days
– eating one meal in the evening
– weighing myself daily and learning to understand my body
– not counting calories on non-fast day
– reducing portions by purchasing two small dinner plates
– controlling food on fast days paid dividends on non-fast days because I felt like eating less
– eating foods I enjoy, denying myself nothing
– not fasting on holidays but not over eating
– tracking using the fast diet tracker

Now:
I’ve downloaded a calorie counting app to teach me how to maintain. I shall continue with 5:2 because it works.