Hi everyone hope you are all fasting well! Start my 10th week on Monday having lost 5kg & 8cm round my waist, feeling more energized which can be hard when it’s so cold. Anyone know if taking a supplement like multi vitamins or sim should be counted in 500cal? Keep at it everyone, well worth it;-)

hi all. i’m new to this. in reading the calorie counter there are lots of items of 100g per day, lets say averaging 50 calories each. does that mean I can eat 1200 grams (1.2kg) of these foods per day to be on the 600 calories? thanks!! richard

Hi everyone. Started my 5:2 yesterday and am nearly to the end of my 2nd day fasting. I did my 2 days together because that just suited me this week plus I wanted to see if I could. And guess what? I did it and it felt great. I was surprised that I wasn’t as hungry as I thought I’d be. Such a new revelation for me as I’ve never really ever let myself get too hungry. But as the book said, you pass through the hunger stage. I’m absolutely wrapped and look forward to making this a part of my every day life. Love love reading all your posts and tips. I’ll let you know how my weight loss goes. I’m looking to lose about 8kg’s at this stage. Happy days everyone!

Hi all.

I’m new to the forum and lifestyle too. I watched the program, tried it for 3 weeks and found I felt a lot less bloated instantly. Then I read the book, got sick and it all went out the door but I’m back now with this being my 2nd day of fasting.

I too have 30kg to lose after having 3 children in quick succession so I felt an instant connection when I read others in my position. I’m in Sydney so the Aussie connection helps too!

I have a 3.5 year old, 26 month old and 7.5 month old. Time to myself? Nil!

Determined to get down to a healthy weight and be a better role model for my children. Already discovered I not only overeat but snack on rubbish. Time to be mindful I guess.

Anyway, looking forward to reading more of your positive results and coping with struggles.

Hi shoshanna and welcome! 🙂

Sorry I can’t help with the recipes, but if you use the search box at the top right of this page if should bring up some posts on this issue.

Also, you will have noticed that the previous posts in this topic are months ago – lots of us Aussies use the Hello Southern Hemispherites topic to keep in touch, so if you post your query there, you may also get some responses.

Another idea is to tell us what sort of food you want to eat, and people can direct you to, or provide you with, recipes with appropriate quantities for fast days.

I have never bothered to calculate calories other than very roughly. If you stick to protein and veggies on fast days, then it is quite easy to calculate cals. On non-fast days, just eat what you would normally eat, or a little less, and try to have more of the healthy and less of the less healthy foods – tho it is important not to feel deprived, so if you really want that sugary high carb food, then have it and enjoy it!! 🙂

Best wishes
Sassy 🙂
NB I am a Melbournite, but am in Adelaide for a week visiting my elderly parents.

Hi gillygilly

You haven’t posted for a while! (I just checked, hope you don’t mind…)

Sounds like the weight is coming off, 3kg in 4-5 weeks is good loss. If you resist all the Christmas treats before Christmas, then hopefully (fingers crossed, and cupboard and fridge door kept closed!!) those next 2kg may drop off too.

Definitely agree about feeling good after a fast day 😀

Good luck with it 🙂 and come back and join us on the Southern Hemispherites topic if you would like.

Cheers
Sassy

Ps it got up to 37 today in Melbourne ,which made it a bit easier!!!

what book do I buy first

Great to see lots of fellow Aussies trying to get or stay healthy. I have been on the Fast Diet for 6 weeks (with a break for Christmas) and have surprised myself at how easy it is to get through each day. I finish the day with a strawberry and black coffee which satisfies my need for a dessert.

I have lost around 3kg so far. The test will be when I head overseas for 5 weeks split between 3 weeks work and 2 weeks skiing. I suspect I may have to suspend things during the skiing.