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soyakid

12:04 am
13 Sep 16
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Hi guys,

Lovely to be a part of the community. I recently came across the documentary that launched 5:2, then read the book and am now fasting once a week.

I penned a guest article for a blog that shares my experience and results so far and I would LOVE for any of you so inclined to add your own tips to the comments section at the end of the article.

I would love to spread the word about the benefits of fasting as I’m sure you would too!

Cheers!
SJ 🙂

http://www.allnighterz.com/nutrition/tips-first-time-fasting

Minka

12:56 pm
15 Sep 16
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I have to chuckle because I tell a lot of people about 5:2 and many have commented about how much better I look, though not one person has been interested enough to give it a ‘go’ themselves! Only one person admitted to me that they were too afraid of being hungry. I’m not sure what goes through the others’ heads?! I remember knowing I wanted to try it as soon as I saw the documentary. Maybe that documentary needs to be aired every year to help improve the general health of the population!

Bronx

3:18 pm
15 Sep 16
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Lael,

I’ve had the same experience with telling others about 5:2. As they say, you can lead a horse to water…

Soyakid,

Are you fasting to lose weight or for other health benefits? Is one fast a week working well for you?

Bronx

soyakid

5:22 pm
15 Sep 16
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Thanks for the responses guys! We have such complex relationships with food don’t we??

I work out a lot, high intensity, 6 times a week, and I also eat really clean. So I’m not looking for weight loss, but rather a reset/detox and of course all the other benefits that we don’t see. The 1-per-week is perfect for me. 🙂

ebell13

9:58 pm
15 Sep 16
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Hi everyone! I have been following the 5:2 for just over 3 months now. I also find that people have noticed changes in me and asked what I have been doing, but it goes no further. I have tried so many diet plans that I wasn’t intimidated by the fast days, but many people are. I am doing 4:3 right now because my goal is to lose weight – so far, 20 lbs in 3 months!

I take full advantage of my 500 calories on the fast days, mostly fruit & veg, and a bit of lean protein. I find that if I keep my workouts to NFDs, I don’t get as hungry, but to be honest, I haven’t been exercising much lately.

I find a strange mental clarity on my fast days – I used to get light headed when I didn’t eat enough, but that doesn’t seem to be the case doing this. I feel great. On my NFDs now, my appetite is less – I just can’t eat the quantities I used to, and I am finding myself less and less drawn to empty carbs. Don’t get me wrong, bread and sweets are still my favorite things, but becoming easier to resist knowing how much better I feel on the days I don’t have them.

Thanks for the opportunity to share…good luck to all!

helpmetohelpme

2:01 am
16 Sep 16
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Hiya Soyakid,
I found the biggest thing for me with the 5:2 is that I was determined to lose weight to make myself feel & look better. Well I had a better appetite. I had better skin. I had an amazing figure. Then all of a sudden a big thing in my life happened & my clinical depression took over & I put all my 19kgs back on. Now here I am again determined as ever to lose the weight all over again & hopefully some more too.
This diet is the best thing I have ever done & I am willing to tell the world about it. My partner has just started doing it with me too & my Mum did it with me the first time around & looks amazing!
Please let me know if I can help with anything.
Michaela