Hi,

My first post and an opportunity to say thank you to Michael. I saw the documentary last August and haven’t look back since. It is truly a life changing approach.

A couple of comments on my approach and what has worked for me, especially when plateauing recently:
• Started off doing the 5:2 split fast days – then two fast days together – lost 10lbs from 16st 8lbs start point
• Lost control on certain non-fast days – binging a little on crisps/sweets
• But started to get a really strong feeling of extra energy and focus on fast days
• I was nervous at first about exercise & complex work commitments when fasting – now I organise my week to fast when I have more challenging business meetings as my focus/energy peaks on those days
• I moved to a 4:3 regime (Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursday) – lost 4 more lbs
• Meals are always 300 cals at breakfast around 7-8am and 300 cals at 7pm
• I started to plateau around 15st 8lbs – for 3-4 weeks even with 3 days fasting – but my exercise levels were low and I was still binging on NF days
• I then read one of Michaels posts on exercise/activity and 10,000 steps – plus controlling your intake on NF days.
• I bought a good quality pedometer, and now do 10,000+ steps 6 days a week – I usually give myself one day of 5-6,000 steps. This has made a massive difference – I feel stronger and love walking now. I do a 45 min walk most evenings around my village. I strongly recommend it.
• I’ve now lost another 8lbs – so down to 15 stone.
• I do drink lots of water on fast days (and non-fast days) 4-5 litres usually – but do get constipation – but not badly
• My ‘tape measured’ waist size has come down from 43inches to 40.5inches and my target is 39inches (i’m 79 inches high so half is 39.5 and I wanted to be just under).

Hopefully some of that will be useful for others. 10,000 Steps and 4:3 are working wonders. My energy levels are a lot higher now. My main worry is what do I do when I hit my targets!

Brent