Hello everyone, I still seem to be going well, even with a week of horrendous pain, but survived.

3/10 5.5kg total loss
10/10 6.3kg total loss
17/10 7.1kg total loss

I hope you are all doing great. I will now spend some time reading back through the posts I missed.

Lindanaf, My DH started 5:2 as he was bordering on needing medication for his BP. It only took 3 weeks and 3.7kg weight loss for his BP to be in the totally normal range. We started on 8/9/14, so about 5 weeks ago, and his normal levels have stayed the same for the last couple of weeks.

As for the constipation thing, welcome to my world 😆 DH thinks I am strange at the best of times as normal for me is a bowel movement every 8-10 days. That has been normal for me for as long as I can remember. Now with all the medication I take, it can sometimes be once every two weeks. As long as I am well hydrated and eating a good amount of fibre it eventually happens. Too much information I know 😆

Go gal, I have advanced breast cancer. As for pain relief, I have so many different types, including Fentanyl patches. Unfortunately, I am super sensitive to opioids, so they the side effects tend to be as bad as the pain. I am trialling something new, but it seems to be taking time to kick in.

Its all good, I have been dealing with this for 8 years now, so its my normal. Many more people worse off than me.

xx

Hi All Aussie Determination, loved reading all your comments. Very impressed Countrygal with your 5.6 kg loss in 4 weeks, what an inspiration you are to us all. Georgie63 your loss of 1kg in your first week, you should be very proud of yourself. I hope I do as well when I weigh in on Wednesday. Kvetina, well what can one say, your certainly one special lady, with great determination. Foxycoxy your weight loss of 5.1kgs in 4 weeks, you must be so proud of yourself. Can you and Countrygal put it down to anything particular that you do, that could be giving you such great results. Example, do you still try and cut down on your carbs, but still eat the amount of calories you are required. Fatbuster, I am going to try the green tea, as the herb teas got me through on my fast day, but I do know the benefits of green tea. Go Gal, thank you for the love that comes out from your comments to everyone and SoleGirl, looking forward to hearing how you are going each week. Lindanaf, I wouldn’t worry about not having a bowel movement on your fast day, as I would just ensure you
have good roughage the next day. You are doing very well and did you have those bubbles?
Great to hear from you all and the journey it is taking you on. Have a great weekend.

Hi Janeen, well I will break security too, we are such rebels 😆 My name is Tanya, I am 50, still trying to get my head around that in some ways. Grateful that I made it, but in my mind I’m still in my 30’s. I live in the Snowy Mtns with my lovely fellow. We have been together forever it seems, but have decided to elope on our NZ holiday next March.

We live on 2 acres in an old farmhouse that we have just about finished renovating. We have become quite the hermits since moving here, its so peaceful and gorgeous that we rarely leave home anymore. I like to garden, crochet and read a lot. I’m teaching myself to sew. I keep our home as low chemical as possible, so make our own soap, cleaning products, shampoo ect.

So, that’s a little about me, who’s next? (Kvetina is Czech for flower)

Wow! Bali2015, You are doing really great. I love hearing what others have accomplished, it really gives me a lot of hope.

Bali15 , 6.8 in 5 weeks is awesome! No wonder you feel great. Keep up the great work 🙂

Hi all my new diet friends, well I might as well join the other rebels and tell a bit about myself. My name is Mary and I am 59 and with the my 60th next year, decided I had to do something about my weight or I was going to pay dearly for neglecting it all this time. I am like Countrygal, I am not a junk food or a fatty food eater, but I would say I am a comfort eater and also my servings were more than they should be. My body gets to a certain weight and then seems to stop, which is 104kgs. I did get down to 75kgs in 2006, but then I
lost my mum to alzheimer’s and I completely fell apart. You feel so guilty and that you should have done more. You grieve when they no longer know who you are and then when they pass away the grieving starts all over again. Well the weight went back on, as I lost interest in myself and my mental state went very low. I got myself through it, as life goes on and you find little lives coming into your life, that look at you with such love and the words nanna. I have to do it for myself, but also to ensure I am around to see them grow up. I have 3 little grandaughters and I love them to bits. Oh, I forgot to say that I live in Brisbane. A big thank you to each of you, as I really do love hearing from you.

Wow, how wonderful, it feels like I am really getting to know you now.

Janeen, there is just something special about people who chose nursing. The nearest hospital to me (very small hospital) has this incredible nurse, she is in her 70’s. She knows the stuff that you can only learn from experience.

Linda, you know I tried but could just not work out what the “naf” part was, and now I know 😆 I have lots of great memories of the Gold Coast, although it has probably changed so much in the last 10 years since I was there.

Jenny, love Mackay. We went up that way about 5 months ago, chasing the sun and avoiding our winter for a bit. It is so picturesque, you have it all, the beaches, mountains, hinterland.

A big hug for you Mary. Dealing with alzheimers affect on your mother must have been heartbreaking. Its wonderful that you have your little grandchildren to help you get through.

Fast day for me tomorrow, it should have been today, but just didn’t feel like it 😆

Hello beautiful people
N wow , so much happened over last 24 hours. Love love love to know so much about you all. And I am so pleased to know more about each n everyone of you.
Janeen, it really makes me happy to know more about my mum 😉
This thread is becoming more of a family now.
Well, i’d like to break the security as well. My name is Kantiya, 33 year old with a wonderful partner and 3.5 year old son.
I came to Australia 10 years ago to study, I met my husband here who forced me to stay here to be with him and bever looked back. I live in suburban Melbourne and love it.
I am an Australian now, but Indian by birth.
The decision to stay here in Australia was the best decision that I ever made and wont change it for anything.
I am also a heart patient and may need to undergo valve replacement by next year. (I am scared) and losing weight will help me post op too. I generally dont give out this info about my medical issues but hey, now I am discussing with known people.
And yes, i am adopted by Janeen 🙂

Hi Kantiya, your name is just beautiful.

Hello ladies,
I’m a newbie, just logged my starting weight and measurements and am ready for day 1 tomorrow. My fast days by coincidence will be the same as many of you, Mon & Thur as they are my busiest days and will be less likely to hit the fridge. I would like to join the Friday weigh in with you, the accountability will be a big help for me.

I’ve read through all your posts so far and have been inspired by each of you already. You are a group of amazing women, strong, brave and so very supportive of each other. With so much rubbish out there on the interwebs it’s so nice to come across so much positivity.

A little bit about myself…so I don’t feel so much like a stalker 🙂
My name is Maree, I live on the mid north coast nsw. I’m 43 yrs old and have struggled with my weight all my life. I lost 36 kgs in 2008 (got down to 60kg) by counting calories and going to the gym 5 days a week. After starting work full time in 2009 in a job where I am stuck in front of a computer all day 5 days a week I have slowly watched 25 of those kgs come back on. New Years Day this year I started counting calories again, (but no gym or any significant exercise) and have not achieved much, going down 3kgs then going straight back up 3kgs again then back down 3kgs and so on.

I stumbled across the 5:2 by accident this morning (clicking a link on a news article) and have been fascinated by all that I have read. It makes a lot of sense, and seems more achievable and maintainable than what I have been doing on my own.

So, that is me. Looking forward to getting to know you all and sharing with you.

Hi everyone, I’m a newbie to this and after only 3 fast days, I’m already noticing results. I’m so glad to find this support forum. I’ve never really eaten breakfast, so I’ve been saving up my calories for one big meal in the evening, which works well for me. Last night it was roast lamb with heaps of steamed veg and baked sweet potato. With gravy it came in at 419 calories, so enough left over for the milk in my essential cups of tea, which kept me going all day :). Best regards to everyone, Kim

Hi Countrygal, I plan on fasting Mondays and Thursdays too, which I followed last week, but yesterday was off schedule as I had plans to eat out today 🙂 which is what is so fabulous about this eating plan – I can eat out today and feel no guilt whatsoever! Gotta love that. Thanks for the welcome. So much easier with the support of friends. Sending hellos from Hobart…Kim

Gosh, I don’t get on here on weekends so it was really nice to read so many posts and to hear peoples backgrounds and stories. Thanks so much for sharing….I will have to keep on checking to remember who is who lol! I love this forum, and find it really motivating and uplifting….if I am having a struggle with my fast day, I usually jump on here and it gets me back on track and motivated again..

I’ll a bit about myself too….My name is Kerry and I live in Albany, WA. I’m married to my wonderful second husband (5 years this Nov) and we have 7 grown up children between us…6 boys and a girl! Mine are all over east as they say in WA, so I find that hard at times.
As my profile says, I was a malnourished child and skinny teenager, but started to have weight problems after my first pregnancy. Since then I’ve mainly kept it off, but have gone up a down a bit. My main weight gain came 8 years ago, when I lost my eldest son….I started drinking a bit too, which didn’t help….I still struggle with his loss on a daily basis as anyone who has lost a child (at any age) will tell you, it’s something that you never quite recover from…..I have however learned to live with it and have quite a happy life

I’m 51 and at start of this year was 90kg….my highest weight (lost mum late last year, so that didn’t help)….had high BP and full of aches and pains….something going on with my hip, so just have to lose it for my own health and well being….the way I see it….I’m lucky I still have life, so I need to make the most of it..

So fasting again today, with all you inspiring ladies and my AUSSIE DETERMINATION is strong 🙂

Hi everyone, I’m a newbie to this and today is my 5th fast. This support forum is awesome and will definitely keep me motivated.

I lost a kilo in the first week and then put on 400 grams in the second week.
What are you all doing on non fasting days? Do you eat to your TDEE or under? I think I am counter acting my fast days with having too many calories on non fasting days. I have around 8 kilos to 10 kilos to lose.
I exercise at least 3 times a week.

Co-incidently I have been fasting on Monday and Thursdays so that works out well.

Happy fast day everyone.

Foxy, Life really gets difficult and you are one strong lady. There are times when I think that life’s been unfair to me, but as CG pointed out that we are stronger than we think and that is the beauty of being an empowered woman.

CG, I really like the idea of living on the farm, I am sure you must be loving each and every bit of it.

Welcome Tizzy, I guess you are already on a roll with exercising 3 times a week.
My TDEE is just over 2000 cals as I have lots to lose, however I still aim for just under 1200 cals on non fast days. This is working well for me. (But I have more than 20 kilos to lose)
More experienced 5:2ers like CG and Go gal also pointed out that eating lower than your TDEE is not a problem as long as you still have some fat percentage in your body.
There is a topic in the forum which answers all questions for newbies, try reading that as it is full of hints and tips as well.
Good luck and welcome

Hello Determined ladies, and welcome Reejo, Kimmywoz and Tizzy 🙂 After work today I went to see a movie, which is a great distraction on fast days. My tummy started rumbling! I was hoping no one would hear it! I keep a few sugar free sweets in my hand bag, so had a couple of those. They hit the spot. Today, about 1.30 I’m having a big bowl of salad and a slice of smoked salmon, with some apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Yum 🙂 Later for dinner I’ll have stir fried veg. I always use coconut oil. It’s very good for you and tastes great!
Happy fast day everyone 🙂

Kerry, I would love to just wrap you up in a great big hug. I am so sorry you lost your son and your mum. Do you have good support to help you cope? My DH lost his son when he was a teenager to cancer. What he found the hardest was that no one wanted to listen to him talk about his son. I think it was because most people don’t know what to say, so they avoid the topic at all costs. He says the pain never goes away, but with time it becomes bearable and you can enjoy the memories of the person not the pain of losing them. I hope that came out right, I’m not the best with words at times.

Albany is a great place, I used to enjoy going to Mt Romance Sandalwood factory and doing the “Gong, Bowl and Cone” (or something like that). It was the most relaxing and calming experience I have ever had, and I would sleep like a baby for the next couple of weeks. Its got nothing to do with drugs either 😆 If you haven’t tried it, I can highly recommend it. It lasts about 1-1.5hrs and costs less then $20.

My legs are aching like crazy today. I spent the last 2 days taking all the grout out of our shower and regrouting it. What a sh*t of a job that was, way too hard on the knees and legs.

Welcome to all our new losers (meant in the nicest possible way). I am sure you will do well, and I look forward to getting to know you.

Hello Everyone,

This is Skubi from Adelaide. I am a first timer on here and looking for inspiration and help to loose my excess 14+kgs that has accumulated on my body from I am not quite sure where or how.
Hope to start tomorrow as the first fasting day though still finding my way as far as best foods to have & to have not. I have downloaded the Fitness Pal App so am on the way….Yaaa.
I think this way of eating is probably something I can and could stick to as I don’t have the best willpower when it comes to loosing weight.

I am 56 and 84 kgs. That would be ok if I was 7ft tall, but unfortunately I am vertically challenged and just make 5ft 2″ in the old scale.

I am a nurse and walk what seems to be a hundred kilometres per day but its generally to the tea room and back and as all the nurses on this forum know only too well, getting a meal break is preferable but not always guaranteed.

I think Tuesday & Thursdays will suit me the most to be my fasting days as they are the busiest days at work so lunch breaks are not high on the priority list.
I have a supporting partner, so much so that he is keen to try this lifestyle change as well, so I won’t be the only one eating lettuce leaves at meal times.

I look forward to reading the posts and following along on everyone else journey and sharing mine.
Lets get the party started…. 🙂