Been around this block before- this time seems to be working!

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slightedge

5:35 am
9 Oct 14
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5:2 Seems to be working for me and no one is more surprised than I am!

I have been flirting with type two diabetes, insulin resistance and fatty liver for some time now. My doc is not happy with me so I have been fasting 5:2 for about 5 weeks. I measured my waist yesterday and have lost 4 centimetres seemingly without effort.

I really am amazed I now feel inspired to clean up my diet for the other 5 days of the week. Not that I will be super strict just be more aware of hunger signals and such.

Here we go again but I can’t help but thinking this is it?!?!?!?!

Kvetina

5:47 am
9 Oct 14
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Well done Slight. I think that is the secret to 5:2, the fast days do inspire you to clean up your whole diet. The forum is a good way to keep your enthusiasm up and not become bored or jaded. Keep up the good work.

simcoeluv

4:19 pm
9 Oct 14
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Hi slightedge and welcome:

This thread has some tips for those just starting 5:2. It also has information on type 2: http://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/

Good Luck!

slightedge

6:09 am
10 Oct 14
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Thanks Kvetina
Simcoeluv that link is very helpful. Number two is so inspirational, I can take comfort in that about now as I am waiting to eat my 500 cals for the day!

slightedge

8:55 am
15 Oct 14
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Fast day just about over! I keep reading Simcoeluvs post about how the losses were not apparent until the pants fell to the floor, this is keeping me on track even when I feel this is a crazy way to expect to lose weight.
We are about to go away for work so no second fast day this week, I am ok with this and am loving the freedom.

slightedge

10:04 pm
15 Oct 14
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Fast day over and breakfast was egg and beans on gluten free toast. Interestingly this morning I only had one piece of gf toast did not feel like the second piece at all.
Winning 🙂

Batwench

6:00 pm
16 Oct 14
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Hi slightedge, this is very encouraging! I’ve only just done my 2nd FD (apart from a brief flirtation with the diet last year)& have also found it’s made me more mindful of my food intake on other days, so I’m getting more control. I tend to lose weight very slowly despite being fairly active, so will try & be patient if nothing happens for a while.