Hello everyone. My name is Dawaun, I am 41 years old, and I am fairly new to the 5:2 Plan. I recently came off of a 5 day Water Fast, ending it one day before my birthday(4/25). After the fast, which I did for spiritual reasons, as well as to give my digestive system a much needed break, I decided that I wanted to change my habits for the better. I learned about intermittent fasting and the different types. I saw the Alternate Fast, 16:8, and a few others. I watched the BBC documentary “Eat, Fast, and Live Longer” and I was sold on the 5:2. I can’t tell you how excited I am to find this site and look forward to a life change that I desperately need.