Hello-joining the 5:2 bandwagon

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browngirl

12:47 am
21 Mar 14
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A little background about me-
I’m 37 years old, mum to a 5 year old
I’ve never been too overweight but the stubborn 5-6 kilos that hang around me never to leave even though I exercise 6 days a week like a maniac, eat healthy (i’m a medical doc & nutrition expert myself), the irony!
To add to this, I developed hypothyroidism after the birth of my son and while I’m on thyroid supplements – i guess it makes my metabolism sluggish.
I went on a strict diet and exercise plan on Feb 1st 2014, and have successfully managed to get from 66kg to 61.8kg (i’m 5.3 tall) – and I need to lose 7 more to be around the 55kg mark.
I’ve read Eat Stop Eat, watched the documentary (Horizon/BBC) and I think i’m geared up to start on this journey after reading all your exciting success stories.

For someone with not a very lot of weight to lose, please advise me on any special points I must pay attention to. Also, I’m vegetarian (eat eggs though).

I’d appreciate your support and suggestions along the way.
Warm regards
BG

simcoeluv

1:01 am
21 Mar 14
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Hi and welcome:

As a person with not a lot to lose, you need to realize that your weigh loss on 5:2 will be slow. But you will lose if you keep going. This will explain: http://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/tdee-for-the-curious-or-why-dont-i-lose-weight-faster/

Good Luck!

browngirl

1:32 am
21 Mar 14
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Thanks Simcoeluv, that was a really useful read. My TDEE says around 1275 and I’ve purposely chosen the lower of the activity rung, even though I work out hard 6 days a week. Is there any good day of the week to start this with? Also what time do you recommend that a beginner start the fast? Post breakfast or post lunch?
Thanks again!

simcoeluv

2:36 am
21 Mar 14
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brown:

You’re welcome.

Any day is fine, and any time.

Most, after awhile, decide one meal in the evening (500 cal or less) works best. Most, also, figure out that on diet days, at least, eating mostly fat and protein works best because they are less hungry.

I suggest you have a nice day, eat what you want, go to bed, and when you get up – that will be your first day.

Here are some tips that might help: http://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/warnings-to-newbies/

Good Luck!

browngirl

11:50 am
21 Mar 14
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Thank you so much for your responses 🙂 Also measured my body fat percentage and other parameters today-much better than 3 months ago, i cant wait to get even better!

browngirl

11:38 am
24 Mar 14
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Day One of fast
Finished my supper at 8pm last night

Started the day with my 75mcg thyroxine
Earl Grey Tea with 2 tsp of 3% milk – 6 cal

Pre-gym
1 cup of Indian style thinned out yogurt (buttermilk) made using 1.5 tbsp of homemade yogurt- 15 cal

workout was 20 min HIIT-150 cals
Upper body chest, back, biceps, weight training

Post-gym had breakfast of Masala Oats with a tomato (165 cals)

Around 11 am had a sencha green tea (0 cal)

Hunger pangs were strong around my usual lunch time around 1.15 pm – had a coffee with 4 tsp milk (12 cals)

Went about my work (I work from home) emails, plans etc

Chai with 3 tsp milk (10 cal) around 4pm

I’m feeling nice and light, no cravings, hungry off and on yes, whenever I lose focus from my work.

Looking forward to supper around 7.30 pm

I have 300 cals left for the day- thinking of having-
1 boiled egg(~46 grams) (66 cal) +
1 cuppa Knorr soup (60 cals) +
50 grams tofu (67cal) + 1cup carrot salad (50cals) with 2 tsp soy-honey-ginger dressing (20 cals)

That makes it 263 calories- well below the limit, you approve?
I’m mostly vegetarian (eggitarian)

simcoeluv

5:18 pm
24 Mar 14
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Brown:

At the start, 5:2 is all about calories. Focus on doing your two diet days ‘right’ (500 or fewer calories). It sounds like you are doing just fine.

WTG!