Hi everyone. I’m on week 2 of 5:2 and my aim is to lose the 2 stones that I gained during pregnancy with my first baby. Is anyone else trying to lose the baby weight – it would be great to support each other if so? I’m also doing this for the health benefits as having a baby has made me really want to be a fit and healthy mum for my daughter. I’m starting my 4th fast day tomorrow. I lost 1 pound last week. I’m also taking measurements so if the scales don’t show a loss I can still hopefully see the benefit in losing inches.

Hi Elomida. Congrats on the birth of your baby! I read the fast diet book and they don’t recommend the fast diet while you’re breastfeeding. I only started it once I’ve stopped breastfeeding. I’m sure some people probably still do it but I’m afraid I don’t have any more info for you. Best of luck when you do start. I’ve lost 9lbs so far and it’s really motivating me to continue!