Thanks for the info Bali, I taped the original and suggest you all do it too, great to refresh yourself every so often….you wonder why we get so many confused when it is so easy…..CG xxxx
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CG I don’t understand either
I just follow the program fast two days Monday Thursday 500 to 600 calories for me 1800 on other days.
Log everything into my fitness pal app.
I don’t do 4/3 back to back 16/8. Or any of that.
I still have a long way to go though.
I am having day off calorie counting. Christmas Day and new year eve. So will change fast days around and still do them on my caravan beach holiday over summer. But I don’t eat as much now get full very quickly so I don’t think it will be to big of an issue.
A side note that bloat that I felt yesterday seems to have gone, as I got extra exercise running to the loo every 45 minutes over the day. see what happens on Friday so close to Christmas goal 500 grams to go.
Good Morning AD
wooo hoooo CG, you DID it. 1.2 kilos lost n kicked forever. Well done!!!
I wouldn’t worry about last night’s blow out as long as scales were good this morning. Big confratulations.
I love reading the posts and motivation. Bali, Veggimumma, Reldz everyone. Thanks gor the tips n tricks and bouts of motivation.
I am very very sore today. Finally, my agony will be over in two more days. I siffer from terroble PMS, and its a same story every month for me.
Well, my weight this morning was 76 kgs. So half a kilo more than last wednesday. No loss for me this week instead 500 grams gain.
But, i am ok with it as I mentioned previously, its still not as bad as some other months. I fasted three times this week and yesterday’s fast was 495 cals. I know that I have been eating well on fast days and feed days have been under TDEE as well. So, there is no reason to weight gain except water retention and sore insides.
Well, am off to a birthday party today. Really not in mood as I am struggling woth pain and PMS but I will have to as it isa prior commitment.
Until then, enjoy your weekend and yes GG, enjoy your shopping!!!!
Hello Everyone
Seems very quiet here today. Looks like everyone is enjoying weekend.
It was not supposed to be a fast day today. However, i have been busy with chores around the house and grocery shopping almost all day. It’s 5 pm now and i just checked MFP that I have only consumed 200 cals so far including bikies with my morning tea.
It will be dinner time soon, so I am thinking of soup and veg rice paper rolls, this will take up my 300 cals. So unofficial fast day for me today, which will be followed by my planned fast day tomorrow.
I think it will be good as next week is work xmas party and really looking forward to eat n drink with friends. Extra fast today will help cover up some of those cals. So should be good 🙂
Hello everyone, checking in for the 1st time….am feeling positive about this journey I’m about to embark on, so I’ll report back next Sunday on my progress.
My name is Jo-Anne & I live in Hobart. I have been mulling this lifestyle change over for sometime, having read the books, researched online, but only now do I think my head is in the right space to make the change.
Good Morning AD
Welcome Tassie Jo… Hope you will settle into the routine very quick.
GO GALLLLLL, Welllllllll Doneeeeee!!!! So proud of you. Foxy and GG its 15 Dec today and both of you have met your target to be at 75 kgs (GG, even below 75Kgs
I did not weigh myself today. So, I will take as Saturday’s weight as at 76 kgs. So still 1 kilo to get to the target. So, I will say that I missed it:-(
But, hey!!!!!!!! I have lost 9 kilos in 10 weeks now and that is a big enough loss for me to keep my chin up and continue.
New target: end of December: 74 kgs.
Doable with xmas parties and lunches??? I think yes!!!
Went to a birthday party on Saturday and I could fit into my old size 12 trousers. I was over the moon. So, that’s another incentive for me to keep going. Although I have gained 500 grams last week, my clothes seem much more looser and comfortable.
My final target before holidays is to be at 70 kgs by end of Feb. 5.5 or 6 kilos to go in two and half months. I CAN DO IT with AUSSIE DETERMINATION!!!
And yes, I fasted yesterday but finished at 575 cals, a bit over.
Today is another fast day.
CG thanks for the concern. But I really think that anorexia may only occur after 72 hours of fasting and if I dont have any body fat. And believe me, I have heaps of body fat 🙂 🙂 🙂
So, anorexia is not something that I worry about.
After yesterday’s fast, I have more conviction to fast today. So bring it on!!!!
Hi Regina71 and all, I’m a 71 baby too. Mother of one and 155cm high. Still at 72kg and have been for a while. Aiming to lose 2kg by Xmas, but if I lose any I will be happy!
Just made raspberry and white chocolate muffins for my son. My challenge to myself today is not to eat one of these muffins! I’ve already cleaned out the bowl! I managed 500 cal on Friday, I can do it again today!
Good luck all,
Marelda
Hi guys, this my first time here. Im one of the influx of newbies because of last nights show, although my daughter has been telling me for months I should give it a go! I think I have almost blown the fast day already on my first day. I would love to see some examples of what you guys eat on the fast days? Im a 55 year old mother of 4, grandmother of 2 and live in country Vic. Cheers
Hello everybody, when i heard about the 5-2 program, I was impressed by its simplicity, but also doubted that i could maintain it without additional support. After reading advice and motivational support provided by everybody in this forum I am now excited to start the journey and hopefully share success stories.
HI everyone…..back from my weekend away, and about 1 kg heavier, but it is all just temp weight so not too worried (funny once this would devastated me) may do a 4:3 this week, will see what I am tomorrow…..officially 3 months for me since starting 5:2
GG…..well done, under 75kg! We are all so proud of you! Is this your final goal or do you want to get lower?
FB…..you are a star! and have done so well and inspire me and others all the time. I’m sure you will get to 74 by end of December….we are so alike in our goals as I am hoping to be this as well.
Thanks for all your lovely comments, I did look lovely if I say so myself and had a great time……dancing and having some delicious food and of course several vinos….happy that I am able to just slot back into fasting today.
Welcome Regina…gunnadoit and Colliebub….this is a fantastic WOE and life and very forgiving if you slip up now and then…..you can google meals under 500 400 300 cals etc to get lots of ideas….what I do is have nothing but fluid (water, green tea & 1 coffee) until around 12 noon….then I have about a 200 cal lunch…..mini wrap with 30 grams of protein and salad veg…..then I have nothing but fluid again until dinner about 6:30….then I have 100 grams of protein with a large salad….this gives me about 100 cals left for fruit etc if I want it..
Have TV as I type…..can’t believe what is happening in Sydney and Australia….I hope with all my heart that no lives are lost and am thinking of these poor hostages and their families….
A BIG AUSSIE DETERMINATION WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS.!!!!!
As CG said …. please go back to page 1 of AUSSIE DETERMINATION and read our stories. All of us have achieved great losses over 3mths. We are all a testament to the 5:2 WOL.
You will never by alone on your journey, as one of us will always answer any queries that you have.
We are a unique group of people, we shares our personnel highs and lows with each other, We are a shoulder to download hard times on ,with not one of us judging because ,we have or are possible dealing with a similar situation.
Enjoy our AUSSIE DETERMINATION family and the 5:2 way to better health.
Team, thank you all for your support and kind words of encouragement FOR without you all I would never have reached my challenge OF 75kgs
HEY FOXY- this is just the beginning????? maybe 70kgs next year !will try maintanence for awhile.
THanks again you are an awesome team……..GO GAL XXXXXXX
Hey Marelda..I’m sure you will really enjoy that muffin…tomorrow! lol Welcome all the new Determined Aussies! You will not regret taking this most wonderful step. Such a small step but oh such a giant leap forward! I went out with my Mum and Dad today, and I tried on a couple of outfits. Usually I would stay in the cubicle and almost cry with despair, but today, after 6kg down, the clothes fit! I actually stepped out and said “look Mum, they fit”! So happy now 🙂 Another 6 to go, I can, I can do this!
Hi everyone it’s been a few days since my last log in .. Big work christmas party left me under the weather but now I’m out of the danger zone partywise… Then away for the weekend, fast day Sunday went well, i am right into zucchini ‘pasta’ at the moment.
Lesson of the week is dont rely or be ruled by the scales. My bf’s scales were very kind, lol, so i got him to check the accuracy of mine, cos he weighs in at the gym. Drats.. Mine are right. That said i have lost nearly 5kg since starting, and that makes me feel quite good cos basically its been really easy… And i havent done a lot of excercise during that time, had some naughty food, so losing without doing anything but 500ing is good. Been on it for only just over one month, when i went to curves years ago, that amount of loss took about 2 months.
Welcome to the new people, all the regulars here are lovely people, very supportive and helpful.. I couldnt have done it without them.
Dont expect miracles, stick to the fast days as close as you can and dont beat yourself up about anything.. Its a long term thing.. If you skip a week, or go over the 500 number, it doesnt matter, just keep up the determination!
Each of us will have woken this morning to the news that the events of the hostage siege in Sydney yesterday has ended in tragedy.
My heart goes out to those hostages and their loveones that endured 16hrs of distress and fear at the hands of a sick individual. Alas 2 young people lost their lives. I could not sleep and watched this frightening event on TV.
My 2 brother in laws both Lawyers, were in buildings one block down from Martin Place and would have coffee at the Lindt Cafe. Thank the Lord they are both safe, they both spent until late last night in lockdown in their offices.
This is Australia , our country, our home. This does not happen here…. how wrong we were to believe otherwise.
This is a very sad day for all of us. Unfortunately it has now become part of our history.
Love ,care and protect each other. ……GO GAL
Bali, that is fantastic. Well done!
Go gal, I am glad your family are Ok. I hope that the backlash that formed the #ridewithme campaign is successful as a counter terrorism activity.
My fast day went well despite me making potato salad for our visitors to eat with their dinner and also buying Tim Tams and mince pies for them to try as they are from overseas. I really would have liked a glass of wine with dinner as we ended up with 6 at dinner and my husband and I maintaining our fast but I am pleased to see that it is doable without too much drama.
I love cauliflower but can’t tolerate it unless lightly steamed. I imagine caulk rice would be hot, CG?
Couldn’t help getting on the scales today. 200grams down from last Friday so looking forward to this Friday. Happy fasting all.
Hello AD
I really hope that this was a good morning that we woke up to. Such sad news about hostages. It is true that we are a beautiful country and incidents like this are just not reflective of our society. My heart goes out for the families of both hostages that have departed this world to embark their further journey. RIP
Also, all other hostages may be blessed with courage and hope to continue their life as normal. Very very sad.
I fasted Sunday and Monday and surprisingly yesterday’s fast was really easy as I did not have any urge to eat. Finished Sunday fast at 575 cals and yesterday at 405 cals. So pretty much averaged at 500 cals per day.
I weighed myself yesterday evening (I know that is not a good time to step on scales), however I have lost that 500 grams that I gained last week and as of 15 Dec 2014, I was at 75.5 kgs. So really 500 grams more what I wanted to. Seems ok…….
I will be fasting again tomorrow and Friday as I have a big day on Thursday, couple of drinks with work colleagues.
I bought a Georgio Armani black skater dress from London 2 years back (it was tight at that time as well) but I could not zip up the dress 2 months back. guess what?????? I am going to wear that dress to work Xmas party on Thursday. Ah….. at last money well spent and I can wear that dress for the first time as it fits me perrrrrfect now. It is not even tight anmore 🙂
So, all newbies, a big welcome and as GG suggested, read this thread from the start and you will see some of the stories turning into happy stories after all.
Bali, i am in love with your motivation and really wish and hope to follow you with your weight loss 🙂 🙂 🙂
RobbieJ, 5 kgs is awesome, see its happening now. Very happy that you are able to see the results on scales now as well.
And all the rest, enjoy the feed days and if you are fasting then its only today and will be over soon. Reldz, you can have your muffin today;-)
Hello everyone
Today is my 1st day (5:2) dieting! I read most of the FAQ & am still not sure if “fasting” means – I can consume 500/600 calories?? I have already consumed 223 calories, can’t believe it?? I still have at least another 12/13 hours to go!!
Can someone clarify please – ie does fasting means consume 500/600 calores?? thanks
Hi all!
My first FD of the week is coming to a close. Another great soup. Also had a carrot, and I enjoyed it tremendously lol.
I ordered a plaid shirt (since I’ve shrunk out of the ones I had) and to make sure it was nice and form-fitting, I ordered a 34/36. They sent me a 46/48 instead. Google tells me that in Australian sizes I that’s a 6/8 and 18/20 respectively. Which is about the size I was when I started 5:2 back in 2013. Funny to see how I was drowning in that and it would’ve looked pretty good on me then.
So, welcome to all the newbies! You will probably love it here. And to get everyone up to speed (and motivated to try this) I went from an 18 to an 8 in about 18 months. On top, my booty is not a size 8 yet (and hopefully never will be), more of a 10/12.
That said, I’m dreaming about my left-over rabbit in almond sauce with wild rice from yesterday I’m going to have for lunch tomorrow.
HAve a great week everyone!
Kospakosma, yes fasting means 500 calls of you are female and 600 if you are male.
Fatbuster, it is great to see you doing so well. I thought however, that the fasting needed to be intermittent to keep your metabolism from slowing, as in alternate day if you want to speed up the weight loss. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Welcome kospakosma
Yes, fast day means 500 cals if you are a woman and 600 cals for men. The days when you are not fasting you eat up to your TDEE. Good luck!!!
Uptightoutasight, yes it is recommended that the fast days are on alternate days. However the details on 5:2 say that you can choose any two days, however it is advisable to choose alternate days as it is much easier than consecutive days.
I did not fast on Sunday intentionally, it just happened, so decided to do a back 2 back fast. All good. There are others who do b2b fasts and have been quite successful, however you don’t have to if you don’t want to do it.
Bali2015. You are an inspiration! Fat buster: mmmm muffin muffin muffin… Ha ha I laughed out loud.
Hug your loved ones today.
Thanks to my whinge on this discussion board yesterday, I didn’t eat that muffin! Seems like a small thing, but for me its huge. I achieved my (mini) goal.
Aim of the game today is not to go beyond my TDEE.
Take care everyone,
X Reldz
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