Hi,

100mls of full fat milk has around 70 calories so the calories can mount up if you’re drinking coffee through the day. I suggest you measure it out in a small jug so you know how many calories you are having.
I thought I didn’t have much milk in my big mug of coffee and when I measured the amount it was 75mls. I use half fat milk which has 49 calories per 100mls so it’s not a problem as I only have one cup per day.

5:2 as a weight loss method works in the same way as any other diet ie we eat less calories than we need so we burn some fat. The other benefits are achieved by the periods of fasting.

Good luck with it DeeGlo 🙂

How about black coffee is that ok??

I think it’s acceptable if you do it with moderation. For example, when I did the same diet, I allowed myself to drink a small coffee in the morning with some oat milk, that is the perfect alternative to animal-based milk. Overall, I this didn’t impact my diet. And I just saw this ritual as a peaceful moment during my mornings, where I can just sit, read a book and drink a coffee. In the past, I used to drink a lot of ristretto, but after some years I realized that this choice was too intense for me, and I slowly incorporated milk into my daily coffee. It’s hard for a coffee lover to drop their daily habits, but if you do it slowly, I know you can succeed.