Hi. I have completed my first fast day today. I am going to be posting here every day. Does anyone want to join me? We can motivate each other.
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I would love to join you…I am 5’4″ with about 8-10 lbs to lose…today is my first fast day. Iam using livestrong calorie to track my intake. I planned out my meals last night…in some ways just to see how much food I can really eat. I will be using home-made bone broth as it is very nutrient dense with few calories. I am feeling pretty excited, and curious to see how this whole thing goes. I plan to utilize the 4:3 but will be satisfied if I can manage 5:2.
Nearly completed todays fast and skipped breakfast and had 2 satsumas for lunch and then had a work meeting serving afternoon tea……not great, but I managed to get them to make me a fruit salad instead and during the day have had lots of herbal teas……….just need to get through the next couple of hours
Hi all,
I just started yesterday as well. Am 5’4″ and need to loose about 15 lbs as well. I am struggling with day 2 and eating normally and worried as I feel like I am tracking like a diet as opposed to eating normally…and of course still skeptical it will work. Good to see you all here and reading your stories as well.
Hi Simply:
Still Skeptical? It has to work – if you do it.
The only way to lose weight is to eat less than you need. Eating to your TDEE for five days means 0 loss or gain, but eating less than your TDEE for two causes the calorie deficit needed to lose. If you have been gaining weight, eating ‘normally’ for you means you have been eating too much. If you continue to eat ‘normally’ now, the effect of the two diet days will be mitigated and you will either lose very slowly, stop gaining weight, or gain more slowly than you have been. That is why eating to your TDEE or less on your non diet days is important.
There is no magic way to lose weight, and 5:2 is not magic. It simply cuts calories out of your weekly diet. But you have to do it for it to work. You will not really know if it is working for at least a month or two, so if you quit before then you will never know if it would have worked for you. You have to do it for awhile to get used to how your body responds to your diet days, and then have time to adjust your eating amounts and habits so it works the way you want it to. Here are some tips: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/
Good Luck!
Simcoeluv
Thanks for all your thoughtful and supportive posts and responses. The skepticism is more my long history of trying different diets and not having success. Imy skepticism is more about feeling a little discouraged. But I’m trying to be hopeful. I had my first fasting day yesterday and today was eating day although I have been very careful and tracking what I’m eating today as well. Tomorrow I do my second fast day. Thanks for all the information for the newbie and the TDEE.
All
Even though I didn’t have my usual energy level I didn’t go to spend yesterday and also today. It help me get through some of the hunger. It’s great having a group of you to do this with who have similar with us desires and the 10 week. challenge!!
It’s nighttime here so will sign off soon but will check in tomorrow and see how everyone’s doing.
Hi all.
I am on day 3 but doing my second fast day for the week (mon and wed). I have been struggling with hunger all day. Has been much harder for me today. Came here to write and connect as oppose to eat. I am spacey with headaches. Drinking a lot of herbal tea with stevia and water and chewing some gum. Hope this working.
Mrs pepper pot. Thank you for sharing your story/ Journey. So glad you are healing and have living network. Glad you are here too.
How is everyone doing ? I am so glad tomorrow is a eating day. Hope hext week fasts will be easier. !!
Hi y’all! I re-started after a summer break on the 9th Sept and have since lost 12lb yayyy! I am also 5ft 2 and a half 😉 so I’m a bit ahead of schedule for this group in terms of start dates but I’d like to reach 112lb (8st) sometime soon… at 119lb now so hopefully only a few weeks!
Jan 2015 = 151lb
May 2015 = 123lb GW Reached
Aug 2015 = 132lb oops I enjoyed a summer of beer and bbqs!
Oct 2015 = 119lb
Nov 2015 = 117lb GW
End of 2015? = 112lb… maybe?! Unless I look daft at that weight!
congrats little wing! That is awesome !
Mrs Pepperpot
This is what I ate day 1 and following today
I apple
1 egg
Salad with just greens
2 rod pretzel sticks
1 container fat free Greek yogurt
1 Joseph’s lavash bread (saved for eve)
Added to 490 calories.
I am in the US so the bread is a brand here.
Today I had an extra pretzel rod so will cut something out.
In my eat day I did watch my calories and used my fitness pal app to track. I know we are supposed to be able to eat all you want. But for some reason I’m having a hard time letting that be. I am worried about eating too much and Undoing the hard work on the fast days. But I know restricting is counterproductive because the point is to live in A way that is sustainable long-term.
Tomorrow will be my fourth day and I have till Monday again before he asked so we will be much more of an indication on how I do on my normal days.
It’s great to have everyone commenting here. Comforting and it did help me get through some pretty tough hours today.
Thank you all. Onwards and with perseverance !! 🙂
Ps. I did spin on my first fast day and yesterday.
today on my 2nd fast day I’m going to try to do the elliptical but I don’t have tons of energy. I usually work out six days a week so I’m curious to others who do exercise on this how they have experienced the exercise ?
Does your energy pick back up?
Thanks
Hi Simply:
Two suggestions.
First, you say you are fighting hunger. You will find that eating carbs makes you hungry, and most of what you ate in your list were carbs. Most people find eating high fat/protein food on their diet days cuts their hunger considerably.
Second, you say you know people can eat all they want on 5:2. That is not correct. People can eat any food they want, but not all of it that they want. If you read the thread I suggested to you, you would know that you should eat to your TDEE or less on non diet days.
Good Luck!
I don’t track calories on NFDays. I eat all my calories on a FD in one go in the evening. I find once the kids are in bed the stress of the day lifts and I can carry on until 8 or 9 without feeling too hungry!
Once you’re into the swing of fasting you may find your portions become smaller without realising and you don’t really snack anymore… I sometimes daydream about toast and jam on a NFD but then think to myself “well if I can get through a FD without snacks and only on 500 cals then I don’t need a snack today…” Think snacking/grazing is the real danger, empty, carb calories that mean you are hungry again quite quickly!
A handful of nuts keeps me going till dinner on NFD if I’m really desperate!
I think NFDs are harder than fast days in some ways because you are adjusting to a different way of thinking about food… fast days you know you’ve got to stick to that 500!
My TDEE for NFD is 1600ish which seems restrictive but a quick rough mental tally during the day means I don’t go over it. And if I do have an indulgent day… I just watch myself the next day.
You’ll eventually want less on NFDs though.
What an incoherent ramble sorry!
Hi Simcoeluv.
Thank you for your suggestions the protein in the front makes a lot of sense and I can make the switch.
With regards to what to eat I didn’t mean to imply that I know people who eat what they want I was just curious as I’ve read some of the testimonies on the website where people say they don’t track and what they want so I did not know what the amount. I understand from what you sent me that we need to eat our TDEE or less
I trust with time I will figure it out and all of your imports are very helpful thank you.
Little Wing
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I did not find it around a little! It’s really helpful to hear what you and others doing to go through.
I think you’re absolutely right then a eating days a little bit harder than a fast day because of the adjustment and the options. But psychologically are right if I get hungry and want to smack I have to think through my ability to eat so much last on a fast day.
I am totally committed to giving this a try and keep going and all of the communication on this blog is really really helpful.
Congratulation to you and all others with your great successes! Hopefully I will get there too !!
Mrs Pepperpot, your story is amazing, well done for taking your life back like that, so brave and strong! Good luck for the next stage.
I’m on my first fast day of this week, and I got to about 11am before I was peckish because I accidentally ate two massive meals yesterday! Totally by accident.
I don’t tend to count calories on my non fast days as I want to adjust my eating so I can make healthy sensible options that keep me satisfied and I can recognise treats as treats and not the norm.
One day at a time for me!
Good morning everyone ! I made it through my second fast day!! It was great exercise to get through some of the tough spots but got through.
Simcoeluv. Trying your suggestions for non fast days as well so I can eat more sensibly and be more satiated. Thank you again.
Helen R. One day at a time. hang in there !
How is everyone doing ?
Hi guys!
Ok I’ve had 200 calories this afternoon for lunch!
I’ve got 300 to go which I’ll have after run club around 9pm!
I’m half way through my first fast. I’m ok – not starving or anything but I realise I eat 80% of the time due to habit and not hunger!
Going to message again once I’ve completed day 1- hope you guys don’t mind!
I would like to join you. This is my second week on the program and I am on my 3rd fasting day today. My doctor recommended this diet to me because I am pretty active and self-disciplined. I have always weighed around 120-130, even after having my first 2 babies. Since having my 3rd child, despite a good diet and exercise the weight has not come off. I started at around 148 pounds and haven’t weighed myself yet. I am planning to only weigh in once every 2 weeks because I don’t want to become obsessive about it! I would love encouragement and to be an encourager to others.
Hi guys,
I had my first fast yesterday and it was OK – woke up in the night but just had water!
Today I need to hit my TDEE (which can be hard sometimes because I am always on the go:(.. and I did not realise it was as high as it is!!!)
I am fasting tomorrow and then will weigh myself monday morning. I also don’t like to obsess about weights and all that but seeing as I have so much to lose – I am sure it will be encouraging to know!
yesterday on my fast day: I had
– oats and water (100 cals)
– greek yoghurt with handful of nuts (60 cals)
– white fish with asparagus (90 cals)
– white fish, green beans and red kidney beans (250 cals)
Being busy really helps!!
Today I’ve eaten about 800 cals so far and have about 900-1000 to go!!
hey all!
doing my second fast day tomorrow – wish me luck!!!
decided to do it a little different tomorrow
will eat 200 cals at 6pm
and then 200 cals at 9pm
and 100 cals before bed at 11pm
(i get more hungry in the evening hours)
will keep you posted as to how i get on tomorrow! hope you girls are doing well
i’ll also check in what i eat 🙂
I’m joining this challenge too. I’m 5’2″ with 13kg (28lbs)to lose. I’ve just returned a month ago from an O/S holiday where I met a fellow who had fantastic results on 5:2 diet. I started as soon as I got home and have now done 4 weeks. The past two weeks were unsuccessful as I broke my fast on the second day both times – I’m an emotional eater and I readily reach for sugar the moment my stress level goes up an inch. But I haven’t given up. I’ve dropped 2 kilos since I started. My fast day is tomorrow and I’ve worked out what I’ve going to have. Porridge (made with water) with a tablespoon of sultanas for breakfast; Miso soup followed by green tea at lunchtime; 2 egg omelette with mushrooms and green salad for dinner followed by an apple and green tea. Total=503 calories. I’ll also start and finish the day by walking my dog. My second fast day is Thursday – I’ll be out of town on business, so hopefully too busy to try and find things to eat. I’ll see if I can get through the day without anything and eat my 500 cals when I get home in the evening. One of my weight challenges is wine. Two alcohol free nights a week will be good for my health and waistline! Wish me luck and all the best to all of you.
Hi Mrs Pepperpot
You could be describing me!! I would love to join you in the 10 week challenge and am starting today! I’m sure we can keep each other motivated. Can anyone tell me where the best place is to look for examples of what to eat on a Fast Day please? I’m better if I follow something fairly prescriptive – good luck everyone !
Hi there. I’m also 5ft 2 and would like to lose 9lbs before Christmas. Today is my first fast day and I’m planning to have one meal this evening – haven’t eaten since dinner at 7pm last night. I’m planning Monday and Wednesday/Thursday fasts. It’s great to read about other people’s experiences, so thanks for the tips! 😉
I just finished my 4th fast day, and my second week on the program. Looks like I lost about 4 pounds! I’m hoping my body keeps up with that. Janice 21 I used the fast diet cook book to help me plan my meals. I chose 6-8 meals I liked and that I knew I would prepare and just plan to rotate through them. Yesterday this is what I ate
1/4 cup ricotta cheese with 1/2 cup raspberries and hard boiled egg
4 ounces of salmon with 1 Tablespoon pesto sauce with zucchini and red bell pepper on the side
im happy with how I did on the first two fasts but I didn’t eat healthy yesterday at all so really not happy with myself.
This week I’m fasting Monday and Thursday.
So today I had:
Breakfast
• oat bran + water + raw pumpkin purée (140 cals)
Lunch
• 80g chicken and veg (200 cals)
Dinner
• 100g lean beef steak with mixed leaf salad (150 cals)
= 490 cals
So I’ll throw in an almond or two!
Then tomorrow at 11am, my fast breaks and will be able to demolish 2000 calories!
I am liking this because I never ever used to eat 2000 calories per day (maybe only on a binge day which became quite frequent to be honest) but I’m hoping I will make good food choices tomorrow!
I know I said I would weigh myself today but I think I’m going to hold out until Friday ?
How are you ladies getting on?
Keep up the great work- we can do this!
less than 10 weeks until 2016!
Hi all. Did great until last night. Too much wine and food at birthday dinner last night so I am sure way over my TDEE therefore do not want to get on scale !
Today is begging of week two and is my fast day. Will see how I do. Will weight on tomorrow.
Great to read about everyone’s journeys. Gives me inspiration although felt bad about last night. But learned more and more wine just opens up the appetite !
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