I’m here…. oh yes I am….. I say it again louder with authority….. I am here!

Let’s see, I’m looking at shooting for 5 lbs again this month, well I really want 10lbs but my friends in the March challenge says aiming for 1lb a week was good. So that’s what I am a shooting for.

Okaydokey…. Thank you for hosting! The way it starting to look, you got your work cut out for you!

AT….. I could not have done March without you! You are a expectional leader!

Mr. okeydokey aka Fordperfect….. welcome to our group! Quick question, what does a towel expert do? I’ve never met one before…..

All other newbies Welcome, Welcome to the ride that never ends. So climb a board, buckle your belt, your in for the ride of a lifetime. On this ride you will laugh, hopefully not cry, find friends all over the world, receive support, congrats and learn more about yourself then any other time in your life.

Boneyjoni…… your first couple days will be rough but it will pass. These days your body is just mad because of the changes you are making but it will settle down. Two things, that you should have with you at all times Water and Gum, they will be your saving grace! I’ve been doing this since Oct., and I still carrying them with me at all times! I’m up to a pack and a half a week! Lol

I’m taking this in small steps. My challenge for April is to get to 78kg.

New Zealand…still not quite Day 1

Hi Okeydokey
I’m not sure if you got my name for the April challenge

Thanks for taking the lead this time round, I’m feeling more positive at the end of March than I have all month. I suspect I’ve finally fallen off the edge of my LOOOONG plateau and I’m expecting good things for April. So please count me in and I look forward to checking in with you and reporting good progress this coming month.

Hello,

Please count me in as well. I am from Cairns, Australia and aiming to do the 5:2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Today is my first day of fasting and so far so good.

Hope to see this through.

Cheers

Hi. Please count me in and thank you for hosting the April challenge.

Hi okeydokey Count me in please , I will be approaching April with renewed enthusiasm I’m going to aim high and say a pound a week so 4lb loss in April ,see you Saturday x

Hi please count me into the April challenge . Thanks to OkeyDokey for offering to host it. . I am new to 5:2 the last 2 weeks and finding it a revelation so far! I have been following the forums and taking great encouragement from all the comments and experiences! So far have had 5 fast days and lost almost 6 pounds so very motivated to continue. I live in the U.K. Going on holiday for 2 weeks in April to Australia to visit my daughter so that will no doubt be a challenge! Good luck everyone!

Please add me to the challenge. I just started yesterday- but I feel like I could use the extra support. I am from New Hampshire- US. Thanks!

I’m in. Looking forward to joining in.

Thanks @okeydokey for hosting April’s challenge. I’d like to join in and will post my goal on Saturday.

It survived, it’s really cute to see, how such a tiny thing is cleaning itself with those thin legs.

Hi Okeydokey, please count me in for the April challenge and many thanks for hosting. I started the 5:2 a couple of years ago but have gradually fallen by the wayside. Back on it now, today is my first FD. I’m in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I need to weigh myself this week to get my starting weight…can anyone recommend decent and affordable bathroom scales (UK)?! Cheers x

Hello, just joined today. Please count me in for April – thanks! ☺️

Thanks so much @okeydokey – count me in for April. My goal is to lose 4 lbs – I go back to work mid-April, so it’ll be interesting to see what affect that has on my new WOL. I’ll weigh & record on 4/1. I look forward to all your motivational posts & thank @at for all of March’s data & motivation. Thanks to all fellow fasters on forum – informative, entertaining & most of all, supportive! it really is a small world.

I would also like to take part in the April challenge.
My husband & I are starting this week on Thurs & Frid as I want to be busy so that is when I work & He wants it on is days off. Well that’s what we think this week we may change our minds by the weekend!!
I want to get down to 59kgs so have about 7kgs to lose.
Unfortunately, it is not accurate I know but I cannot get weight at the start of the diet (any diet) as I get really low about what weight I am.
Therefore, I am going on how much I was the last time I was weighed (a couple of weeks ago) plus a bit as I know I have gone up a bit more.
Rearing to get started & get back into those clothes that are at the back of the wardrobe!

Hello!
I’ll also be joining the April challenge. I started the 5:2 on 31st January 2017 at 86kg, and today am 80.1kg. I’m eventually aiming for 70kg but will be happy to see 78kg at the end of April.
Thanks for hosting!

@annnursekirk – if the scales affect your mood don’t weigh – just go by the fit of some clothes. Pick a pair of trousers (not with an elasticated waist band lol) that are either tight, can’t button or can’t get past your knees. and every week just try them on. The scales as we have discussed on previous challenges can make or break a day because we let them. If they are down the mood is good but we all relate to when they show a gain – we throw a tantrum and most often we turn to food which we don’t want anyway. The scales are just a number and they can vary so much for all sorts of reasons but if they have a negative impact don’t worry about not using them. Others have found they are quite happy without them.

Hi everyone. Have you room for another? I started the 5:2 last week as I have gained 18 pounds since August and it just isn’t shifting! I’m needing some serious willpower to manage my huge appetite!!!! I’ve found the first three FDs fine but I’m still overeating on the NFDs, so no weight lost yet. Oh, and I live in Glasgow. 🙂

Hi @okeydokey and others!

I will be here with you for the new month challenge 🙂 thanks for all ur support and presence!

Reply to FordPrefect

DON’T PANIC!
Just wait, and you’ll lose 42 pounds.

(sorry, couldn’t resist. watched the Hitchhiker’s Guide movie just las week).

Hi gang!

I am new to the 5:2, but very keen to commit to it! I would love to join you all for April – I hope speaking with you all will help keep me accountable.

I am a generally healthy vegetarian but, over the last few years my weight has kept on creeping up. Now is the time to sort it all out!

I look forward to going on this journey with all of you!

@larrynyc Awesome. Read the books you will.rola over laughing

Minnnesota. USA – count me in!! I’m always up for a challenge.

@okeydokey Hello!

I would like to participate please. I’ve had a tough time sticking to any diet plan and have attempted various styles of fasting more than once. Despite many failed attempts, I still suspect fasting will work wonderfully and somehow I will be able to do it.

Maybe a little support will help keep me on track. I had tried EOD (“every other day” also called ADF) but did not last longer than a week!

I really hope I can get on well with 5:2 and drop the weight (yet again, for the 6th time in my life?).

Age: 32 years old.
Gender: Female.
Height: 5 foot 3.5 inches
Weight: 170lbs
Goal Weight Range: 135-145lbs

I live in California, USA.

Thank you!

Thanks for hosting and please count me in. Will post targets etc at the end of the month after I see if i have been successful at shedding another pound in March