Thanks Lizzy3 you are right, when I’m busy I don’t think of food as much, although the rumble in my tummy is a constant reminder, I guess the key is to stay busy. I did buy the book and found it to be very helpful. Not sure I can do without lunch just yet but it is only my first week so fingers crossed.

Thanks thinatlast, luckily I adore my tea and have always drunk it black with no sugar…will try some fruit flavours and I love the ‘use the same teabag’ tip. 🙂

Hi all, young and old fasters alike,

Thanks for the US food tips, I’m sure it will be fine now that I know what to look for and choose to keep everything small, unprocessed and simple.

Now I’m just crossing my fingers that Brisbane airport isn’t too badly affected by cyclone Marcia for us to leave the country today….. So far, yesterday and early this morning haven’t been too bad here, hope that those closer to Marcia and the bigger one near Darwin are holding up ok! I’m hoping no serious damage occurs, or lives lost. Stay safe people!

My early morning weigh-in shows 26.3 kg lost!! YAY! Only 1.7 until I’m at my final goal weight of 60 kg. these last few kilos are slower to shed, but I’ve also had to put up with OH ‘helpfully’ buying triple choc ice cream, sweet biscuits, pastries and Belgium chocolates over Christmas, new year and Valentine’s day….ARHHHH!

It’s a good thing I love him. He still gives me this innocent look when he offers me these kinds of treats on fast days, and I have to remind him I’m doing 5:2! After nearly two years of this WOE, is it asking too much for him to remember?

Sorry about the rant.

I can’t wait to see what the doctor will say next month for my checkup. After twelve months on this WOE, I lowered my BP, blood glucose and cholesterol, as well as losing 14 kg, can’t wait to see what a difference another twelve months will make to my health. I know that I’m feeling so much more cheerful, energetic and positive. And things don’t worry me as much anymore. I don’t hate having photos taken, or even looking in the mirror…which were once such painfully, anxiety-filled moments for me.

Now I’m even looking forward to wearing my size 10 bikini in public! Scary, but true!

So here’s hoping that the plane will take off safely, and I get to do the hula and a experience a traditional lomi-Loma two person massage.

I’ll be thinking they of you all while I’m away,
Aloha and please stay safe.

Thanks Purple, if we get to leave today, I’ll be a happy woman! Marcia has become a 5…eeek!

IHAW, have a wonderful trip. Hawaii is so relaxing and beautiful. 🙄 Wow! Size 10 bikini. Go you lovely woman, go! 😉 Cheers, Bay

Ihaw – enjoy your holiday.
Jaschoe – I don’t think there is anything wrong with checking out recipes on fast days either.
I felt a bit insecure and nervous about counting calories correctly when I started this WOL. So I bought the official 5:2 recipe book. I just pick out 1 breakfast and 1 dinner recipe which have calorie counts that add up to 500. Then I add extra fruit for OH to make his up to 600 calories. Not only have I had no trouble working out what to eat, but I have cooked things I would not usually cook. It has been quite a culinary adventure – lots of fun – new tastes. We even feel confident make carpaccio now!

That it good advise to keep it simple. I have lost another kilo, now 3 altogether so I am motivated now and I did go and by the book Fast cook. I would like to find aussie recipes though. As some of the UK ingredients are not to my liking. My next fast day is Monday so my goal is to try and not put the weight back on. I find I am eating less on the non fast days as well. this is the first diet that I seem to be able to drop weight with so I’m impressed!
Rain Rain and more rain on the east coast so I hope those that a nearby are keeping dry.

Topsy is at the moment rising from her sponge. The weekend hasn’t quite gone to plan, so her expected debut for lunch yesterday has been postponed, but she’s on target to provide a tasty breakfast tomorrow.

It’s been cousins weekend. OH’s cousin’s wife is currently participating in the international disabled bowls competition here in Wellington (she came 4th in her blind category for the singles), and my recently separated cousin came for dinner this evening.

We have friends in Yempoon, are thinking of them!

I’m cooking another recipe from the 5:2 recipe book for dinner tonight – and it isn’t even a fast day – lol!!!! I’ll add wine to the menu so I don’t waste away by eating fast food on a non-fast day!

However, the recipe is for 6 people, so I’ll freeze 4 serves and will have 2 instant meals for a fast day in the future.

Boy, I love this WOL.

IHAW: Congratulations! I hope you’re enjoying a fantastic holiday in your size 10 clothes. Well done.

Same to you Aussiechick, Transcend & jaschloe, great results, keep up the good work!

We’ve just completed another Sunday fast day and I’m pleased to say I’ve only consumed 350 cals today. Topped it off with a lovely smoked salmon, poached egg & asparagus dinner. It’s that time of a fast day when I start to indulge myself thinking about tomorrow’s flat white coffee.

About to walk down to the Swan river, spread out a rug and listen to Paul Simon & Sting (a repeat of last night’s entertainment which was excellent). Perth has been spoiled what with the Giants last weekend and two great singer-songwriters this weekend.

Hi JGF,
Your story matches nearly everyone on this site. Firstly well done for taking the first step and starting fasting, however there are a few things that go with this.
This is not a diet, it is more a new lifestyle, most of us wanted to loose weight yes, but we also want longer term health benefits, weight loss is just a side effect.
You need to read the book on how this lifestyle came about, and you need to measure yourself all over, as for this past week I lost no weight on the scales, but my measurements have still reduced.
Drink at least two litres of water on fast days, as this gives you what you would normally get from your food.
Many of us on this site have found that we need to remove or heavily cut down on processed carbs, and also your sugar intake, but by doing this the weight comes off more quickly.
Look forward to hearing your progress.
Cheers, Charlie.

Hi JGF. Firstly welcome & I truly believe you’re on the right track. This is the start of my third week. FD today. I’m down 2 kg. it’s so easy once you make the commitment. I’m a foodie & I won’t live the rest of my life eating rabbit food. As its only one day restricted calories you know that tomorrow you can have normal food (within reason). I’ve found, as many others have, that on non FD I’m eating less as well. It really makes you more aware of what you’re putting in your mouth. I agreed with CharlieG (no relation!) that the book is even more motivating. I’m only reading it now. The girls & guys on here are so inspiring & helpful to us all when we need it. So good luck. We know you can do it. x
Thinatlast – we’ll have to meet down at the Swan River one day!

Hi JGF and welcome to your new way of life = WOL.

I am cheering on the Kiwi cricketers, they are doing a great job. Until they play us 😉

Please read the Michael Mosley book to understand the background to intermittent fasting, drink the two litres of water a day, and think about the nutrition of the calories you do choose to eat.

I personally find that starches and sugary foods are addictive in that I want more and never quite feel I’ve had enough when I eat them.

All the best, Bay 🙂

Hi all.
Spending so much time reading posts all over this sight, and enjoying fellow Southerners updates this week.
Week 2 and OMG falling off chair moments….the OH talking about doing a 4:3!!!
Saying am I SURE I am only feeding him 500 cal dinner as there was so much!!! (Chicken breast & ratatouille style vegs…we have heaps of tomatoes still coming on even though its been such a humid/ damp summer) On non fast day feeling bloated when he went to have a second beer!! Not interested in weighing himself after fast “Don’t call it a diet as its not JUST about loosing weight”!!!.’Maybe we should have fasting type of meals on non fast days’!!!! (Pointed out we often do as I loosely follow CSRIO wellbeing all the time) Ye gods when will this honeymoon period end !!!!!

Hi waveggie
Bite Me brand veggie patties are made with chickpeas so contain a fair bit of protein and only 21 cals, if you don’t want to make your own. Great on a fast day. They are available at Thomas Dux and some IGAs. All the best PVE 🙂

Awesome thinatlast and Purplevegieeater thanks for the advice!

CharliesMum, you couldn’t have made it easier for me! You nominate the time since I only have to walk down the road. 34C forecast so as early as you like – or evening is also fine with me. Lots of drinking water available for pooches on the route.

CM: sorry, 28C for Thursday so anytime is good!

Secret Poster: I find planning ahead really helps me so, on your work days, make sure you know (and have ready) exactly what you’ll be eating when you finish your shift. Tough break to work around food – but on the other hand, you’ll know that the next day you can have anything they have to offer!

Well done Barata. You can vary the taste by the length of rising and flours used. 50% spelt is yummy.
Glad your Qld friends are safe. P 🙂

Hi all,
Week 4 and it was much easier for fast day today. I made egg white and tomato omelette for breakfast. 50 mils milk in a coffee for lunch, then Thai prawn curry.
I think I may have eaten too much curry because I feel so full. I planned for today. I found recipes that I liked last night, saved them all to paprika recipe app. It was a UK site. I notice my weight goes up on non fast days but overall weight loss is 3 kilos. Very motivational I will be sticking with this way of eating. Even on my next day after the diet I don’t feel like eating much so it’s great

HI ALL I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THE BARENAKED NOODLES WHICH I FIRST HEARD OF IN THE FORUM THEY ARE FABULOUS NO FAT LOW CAL THEY GORGEOUS FOR A STIRFRY! FILLS YOU UP AND TASTES GREAT.

That sounds tasty PVE – lots of texture, thanks again!

CM: Same here. 7.30am is fine – or could postpone until Friday (28C) if that suits you better? (In which case, I can still do 7.30am).

Love all the Perth talk girls. I’ll have to join you next time I fly over 😉 P

PVE: I’m sure your name will come up 😆