i must also add that since kitchen has been fitted im more channelled into the fast diet.

Am starting my 4th week. My husband and I are finding the fast days so much easier than expected. Normally we fast on Monday and Thursday, but were going on a 5-day vacation the third week and switched to Sunday and Tuesday. The vacation, of course, involved lots of eating. I was concerned that it might be hard for us to get back on track, but found that by the last day of our trip, I was so looking forward to getting home and fasting the next day. Now I hardly even remember eating all the “bad” vacation food, and so great to NOT feel like it takes a couple weeks to recover from the effects!

Amigos4, just keep in mind how well you’ve done! I find it really helps to keep my enthusiasm up if I read the blogs everyday. And to get really busy!

Hi Amigos4 What usually works for me is to reread the book if you have it, also everyones comments here and on the forum site. You’ve done so well + tomorrow is another day. Good Luck. Sue

Hi, Adam (Airwave) – I have no experience of how to work at lowering a BMI rating of 40 but, just today, I discovered what looks to be a very helpful website, established by the UK health charity Weight Concern, where you might find some good, general advice (although not specifically in connection with the 5:2 approach).
It’s strap line is ‘Fighting obesity with knowledge….’ and it states that it ‘works to address both the physical and psychological health needs of overweight people’ (including children and adolescents). It has has all sorts of useful information, resources and links to other relevant health organisations.
For example, it offers individuals a programme entitled ‘Shape-up’, described as ‘not a diet or an eating plan’ and ‘not just about weight loss. It is a psychological approach to managing eating and physical activity over the long term.’
I recommend a wander round their extensive website – hopefully, you and others reading here will find something worthwhile. Just search the www under their name: Weight Concern.
My only thought in relation to the 5:2 system is that your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expendature) calculation is likely to be above 2500cals (the recommended daily intake for Mr Average) and, therefore, your fasting day intake is also likely to be above the 600cal figure usually quoted (calculated as 25% of your TDEE). Again, search the www to find numerous TDEE calculators available.
One last thought: do you have a sympathetic health professional with whom you can discuss how best to work at an overall health/weight-loss programme best suited to your individual situation and needs? I would suggest you look for that kind of support in addition to following this website. All best wishes to you.

I’m in my third week and, having lost less than a kilo, was starting to get disheartened. However, I’ve just measured my waist and found I’ve lost an inch in a week. Hooray!