Hi all, I went on the 5:2 diet to lose weight before I became pregnant. I found it really worked and I lost 13kgs in about 26 weeks. Unfortunately I never lost the weight I put on during my pregnancy so when my son was a few years old I tried 5:2 again. This second time though I found it a lot more difficult to lose weight. I was also perimenopausal. I am now in the age group to begin menopause and am finding I am so easily putting on weight, no matter what I do; reducing food intake, ensuring I’m eating healthier choices, exercising more, but I’m still putting on weight.
My question to those who are perimenopausal, or menopausal, did 5:2 help you with weight loss? Did you find it easy or difficult to lose weight? What tips can you provide me as I go on 5:2 for a third time?
Thanks,
Natalie