Hi Bert1802. I have a question for you, when you said you fast from 7pm to noon…Do you have any days you you fast for longer than that? I have never done anything like this. As I was searching for information on type 2 diabetes I ran across YouTube interviews with Dr. Jason Fung and that is what got me interested in IF. I bought his book,the obesity code and also the complete guide to fasting. Since I had already cut my carbs way down for a few weeks and had started losing, I jumped into a 6 day fast as Dr. Fung talked about how with a fast by the 3rd day your body starts to eat your fat storage. I am on day 4 and not working today so will be a test to keep busy so I don’t think k I have to eat. P.s. I also love cream in my coffee! So anxious for this 6 day fast to be over so I can have it again!

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Believe it……. yes, some days I do fast longer just really depends on the day. If I’m fasting at home, I don’t think of food and can go almost 22 hours.
If I’m at work, I normally eat between noon and one, but I normally have someone say Hey, are you going to lunch? Then, my brain and belly come together and Crash, Boom, Bam…. I’m hungry…..

I’ve heard different time tables as to when your body starts to use fat for energy, so since there is no specific time. I go strictly on what Dr. Mosley, says and his research. With that being said…. I have to believe that there is no exact science, your body will burn fat but when well only your body knows. It happens and when it does well, were all just pretty darn happy.

The cool thing is…. you’ll know it not when the scales say it….. Sometimes you just got to ignore that machine full of hot air…. Damn thing does know it’s brain from a whole in the wall….. BUTT….. when your clothes say it…… Seriously, grab an outfit out the closet, you know the one you can’t breathe in…… Try it on! Remember the feeling…… now in a couple weeks, try it on again….. When you notice the difference, you’ll know your body, is burning the fat…..

Fuvvie…. I’m so glad you get my sense of humor….. It just comes out…. really can’t control it….. like a bad perm, no amount of hair gel will keep it contained.

For our youngins just starting out, I recommend reading Dr. Mosley book as well as his documentary. I found it on YouTube, listen to the science that is where most of my understanding of the diet came from…. I can’t and I won’t take away all the great knowledge, support and friendship, I’ve gained from these threads. It is more powerful then I’ve ever read your watched.

I can’t wait to hear all of your goals for the New Year!
Cheers!

Please count me in 🙂
I am a 60 yr old lassie from Gippsland in Australia.
I have lost 10 kg already over past 7 weeks doing 4:3 but had a bit of a whoopsie over Christmas 🙁
On the upside, my blood sugars have normalised from being prediabetic, lipids now nearly normal from being 6, and off blood pressure meds!
Still have 20 kg to go, and I would like another 8 kg off by end of January.
I will be doing 4:3 and starting with a NFD on Jan 1st.

Whoa, JEM! 10 kg off already with 4:3. Fantastic!
Even better are all the health markers you’re improving as well.
Thanks for sharing that, lassie from Gippsland. 👍🏼

I’m brand new to the 5:2 diet and this forum, but I was drawn in by this post because I think the camaraderie will be really helpful to me as a newbie. Work stress, home life stress, and the holidays did a real number on my weight, and my health in general, and I am looking forward to making some positive changes in the New Year.

Kelli

Horray for the new year…I am really excited. Hope to have group support, as I REALLY need it. Been there, done that, with everything under the sun as far as diets go….please, let this be the last.

Hi to all the newbies
As a relative newbie myself – 2 months – I can honestly say it is the support and encouragement of this group that has kept me on track and mindful – although Christmas was a bit of a blip .

I found the daily posting keeps me accountable. Reading the posts and others’ struggles and wins helps on FDs or other days when things not going so well or as planned.

I feel like I have a whole bunch of friends around the world helping me live this Way Of Life/Eating
( WOL or WOE.)
Seriously has made a difference.
Also lots of good info , advice and tips from those who’ve been doing IF longer.
Good Luck. I’m looking forward to January 1st.

Ok, I.am really ignorant to this whole post stuff……I drive a truck cross. Country, us, and don’t know.much about post.stuff, but I.really want.support, and the confindance to.loose.35 pluss pounds. I can only get the configldence and.support on the road from day to.day….so please bear with me I really need your help.

Hi. Please count me in. Fell off the wagon middle of last year and there’s no doubt about it the body sure feels better when I am in a fasting regime. I will read the book again for motivation and of course this forum. You guys rock. I am a 68yr old female from NZ. I’m still working (as a cook in our local community hospital) so it can be hard sometimes not to taste test on fast days. Good luck everyone and a very happy new year.

Hi all (UK) note that was a typo from Fuvvie as I know she is not 87 I believe she has added 20 years lol.
Welcome aboard everyone, this thread helps keep you accountable but may not to be for everyone. From all who will sign up approximately one third will drop out by end of January. For those who stick with it I can promise, you will receive sympathy and support or if required a kick up the behind. From experience though we are our own fiercest critic and sometimes we just need to be nicer to ourselves. This is not a diet but a plan a way of eating for life. So if it takes you a bit longer to get where you want to be don’t worry, enjoy the journey because really what is the alternative?

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What time is it with you Fuvvie? You will have your work cut out this month I think keeping track of everyone but I am starting to feel an energy. New month, new year, new beginning.

Here is a quote for not only the newbies to ponder and one I posted back in November – wanting the benefit of change is not the same as wanting to change.

Hi just me again – welcome Amigo believe you are our first Danish poster.

Fuvvie it is always easier for someone else to pick up something rather than the author. Many times I wonder why I didn’t see what I just posted lol

If starting the 4-3 to jump start weight loss, how long do you do it for before going to the 5-2?

Love that quote Coda! I sent on to a friend who is going through a life change in her family life. Bring on the benefits of change!

Songbirdme. Thanks for your encouraging words. I have wondered if stopping the total fast, even though will be following the 5:2 with the Mediterranean plan I will gain some weight back or continue losing and what my BP and blood sugars will do. What you posted has given me some peace of mind.

Please add me to the list, day 1 fast day will be Jan 1. I’m from AZ USA. Looking at a 30lb weight loss goal. I need to be able to wear shorts by April as I live in the middle of the desert. This is my second go around at 5:2.

Please count me in from 9th January. I need to lose about 12lb and really need encouragement. Thanks

Hi all uk

@believeit what a good mental start for you. If you can do 4.5 days, doing 2 fast days or 3 will be a breeze.

Day 0 Melbourne,Aus – NFD
Great to see so many fellow Aussies here. Looking forward to getting started. I’m planning to stick to diet shakes on my fast days so no thinking and no solid food.
El.

Hi all can i join in with this challenge. I did the november challenge lost 7lba but put it back on over xmas i have a lot of weight to loose about 4 stone i want this to be the year i do it !! X

Welcome Aboard…..
I was going to start sing the tune to love boat but as I started typing it, the words flew right out of my brain…. hopefully your all humming it now!

Animal house……… Couple tips….. First, you can do this! You made the first step and the hardest step. Thank gosh that’s over! Being on the road can be a difficult task while having a lifestyle change. Good news for you, is many stores and restaurants here in the states are offering low calorie foods on their menus. 2nd bit of good news here, is that you now have us!
Now, my most important tip….. There is a rule for OTR truckers, you can only drive eight hours a day right? Well, instantly, you have a built in fasting time. Now, pack a bag err.. lunch bag with all low calorie foods…. finger foods. Fresh snap peas, hard boiled eggs peeled of course, nuts… oh my the list goes on and on. Now, those eight hours you drive those are your eat hours. The 16 hours you don’t drive, well those are your fasting hours!
Wham Dam, thank you, man….. your are intermittent fasting! 5:2 isn’t the only way to IF…. Each person takes a different approach, one that works for them… you must do the same…. That’s why this WOL is so successful….. many different paths will lead to the same destination….. Can you imagine all of us on the same path….. most of us would not make it and the ones that did…. They would arrive all black and blue and thinking of all those he or she left behind….
Read the tips that work for us, see if the work for you, if not don’t suffer find another one to try.
Stay in contact when you can, tell us about your ups and downs and all the crazy stuff you see in the world.

Fuvvie…. You by far are my biggest fan….. I thank you for that….. My love with you always! Happy Anniversary to you and your love! Odd question…. I was born the end of March as well actually the 28th….. curious about you date?

Pissaupoosa……. No exercise routine for me, for you see I’m lazy! I’ll admit it, I much rather play in the garden or have a nice cup of coffee…. plus, let’s be honest here, I sparkle enough, don’t need sweat interfering with that!

Just a couple more hours and we will all be crack a lackin in the new year! Here is to us and our new WOL!

Cheers!