Arr another kiwi, Kaiora, im the same but im thinking now it may be the amount of milk im using in tea and coffee.As on my two fast day I have been drinking about 8 cups a day?Some ladies have pointed this out to me.But I do wonder if my bodies got use to it as iv been doing this for about two years now.Im still fasting mon and thur and in all that time iv probably only had a month to six weeks off when I went overseas.I lost a good amount to start with but then got a reflux problem and it became harder to shift the weight.I am wondering now that seeing iv been doing this for so long may be I should only fast for one day a week for a while to try and trick my body if that can even be done.

Hi all,

I am o.k. but struggling with lack of technology at my mums….

Will be back in touch at the end of the week.

Elfstone it’s good you are back, take your time get in the right mindset then come back to fast with us we will be here waiting hopefully. Sorry to hear about your mum my sympathy to you.

Audrey

Elfstone: very sorry for your loss.

Blaise,

Bless I am on another post on this forum too, I am on fat busting brits….. you are allowed to join whatever you like.

I have done several b2b fasts now, I find it easier to do liquid only the first day followed by 500 kcals the next, I usually wait as late as possible to eat on the 2nd day as I find once I start I can’t stop.

Milena has also done lots of these too…

I am at my mums at the moment so reading the posts but not really answering…. but…if you need me to support you just shout…..you can do this its really just mind over body….

Audrey

Right – I need a moan. I am feeling SO nauseous. This is what has always stopped me in the past. It seems as though my body will tolerate fasting for a month or so but then really goes into revolt. I have a steaming headache (I’m not dehydrated) and just feel awful. If I get through today I don’t think I can face doing it again tomorrow. I’ve only got about 80 calories left, even though I’ve eaten really sensibly. Does anyone else suffer the same problem?

Blaise, I’m experiencing the same thing lately. I get a slight headache all day and when i get to bed i don’t sleep well. I had been doing so well in tolerating the fast day. It was actually pleasant to fast. But lately not so. Am hoping it will pass. Yes, an Oxo cube probably would do it as Audrey suggested. I think those might have some salt in them. I haven’t seen those here in the states but maybe i’ll find some through Amazon.
Please post if you find something that helps!

I’ve done cleanses in the past and felt the same, but these thing do pass – I think people underestimate liquid in foods, so up the liquid and then a little more. And Audrey is correct about salt – and you might want to try a multi-vitamin – all that rubbish we used to eat has some good things in it, I reckon!

Hi everyone,
Blaise I follow about 6 threads, and then often check through ‘recent posts’ and answer even more! Plus keep an eye on ‘unanswered’ posts incase I can contribute there too. (Can you tell I am a bit isolated in my life?). Luckily no one has told me to butt out!

So sorry you are having such a hard time with nausea. Is it only when you are Fasting? Extra salt is what comes to my mind too. Lots of miso soup?

Hello Everyone

This could be timely advice for me too, Cinque! I have been 5:2 since July and shed about 5kg from a goal of about 10. Initially I found I had increased energy levels and elevated sense of wellbeing but the last couple of weeks I have been a bit flat, headachey and lethargic despite lots of water and green tea. Not sure if it is the fasting or something else going on. Anyway, just trying the miso now – nothing to lose!Could well be the answer as I normally follow a very low salt diet. I have a lot of travel coming up over the next couple of months so I will probably switch things around a bit anyway for convenience. I’m also wondering whether other IFers take supplements, and if so, what have you found works best for you?
Footnote – have been sipping the miso while I’ve been typing and already the headache is abating – curious!

Morning all,

Glad you made it through blaise.

I am going home today, as long as we can make it through this dreadful weather thank you tropical storm abigail…..

Will be back in touch tomorrow. ……

Keep up the good work ladies keep in touch, as always together we are stronger.
Audrey

Hi Elfstone,
Good luck making it til suppertime. Sending very best wishes!

Hi Audrey, best wishes for a good trip home!

Hello Utterchaos! Welcome here. I hope a bit of extra salt makes the difference.

See you tomorrow!

Hi Blaise and all
I’m new to IF but been dieting all my adult years, and for me if I have one single carb in the mourning I’m hungry all day! This is my second fast day, I’ve lost 4 pounds this week water mostly I imagine, but I have stayed well below my TDEE on feed days. Going to get my sweetie to watch Eat, Fast and live longer today it would be so much easer if we were both doing it. Wish me luck at getting him on board.

Hi Blaise, Congrats for getting through! I have had palpitations, but not with 5:2 thank goodness. It sounds like low GI food will be important for you. And maybe back to backs are a bit too much? (I’ve been too scared to try)

Hello Mitzi, good luck getting your partner on board, it would make it easier and fun. I’m certainly of the opinion that Fasting is easier with no sugar in my diet!

It is morning here and my Fast is finished. Another good day!

Hi, I’m a UK newbie, starting today with a fast. Since hitting 50 I’ve just been PILING on the weight and need to reverse it. I’ve high hopes of 5-2, book in hand, joined the forum, desperately searching for tape measure, now hoping for a bit of friendly advice and encouragement 🙂

Hi Cinque, thanks so much for your reply. It sounds like you’re doing fabulously, well done! I can hardly fit into any of my clothes recently so decided enough is enough. My first fast is today. I plan to eat around 5pm, big bowl of veggie soup. P.s my first time on a forum, hope I’m clicking the right buttons and this doesn’t disappear.

Thanks for the welcome Audrey, glad you survived the elements! I think this forum will be a massive help as I’m not telling anyone I’m starting 5:2. I’m really shocked at how much weight I’ve gained recently (I’m 51 and 11st 11lbs) and don’t want to see 12st (only 5ft 4). You’ve done amazingly to lose so much, it gives me hope.

Hi again Zen, cheers for your first Fast today! I am in Australia where it is bedtime, so when I wake your first day will be done and dusted.
A big bowl of veggie soup is exactly what I love to have on Fast day!
Don’t forget to drink plenty!

PS I’m 5′ 4″ too!

Audrey I am so glad you are home safe, and I bet you will love getting all the good things in place again.

Welcome Itsmoni, that is a great link. PS I’m a redditor too! No 5:2 subreddit last time I looked though. Are you doing 5:2?

Zen

I am in crewe! Small world eh…..

This wol is really mind over matter, your 1st fast is the worst to do…. but you can survive it honestly.

I find it easier to try to keep busy so my house is spotless on fast days…. when you get hungry get up and do something the hunger seems to come and go in waves….

If you can last through till your evening meal you will last out the day, drink lots and lots, if you get stuck shout out…. I can now go 48 hrs without food, we call this a B2B (back to back fast)….

Stick with it, good luck

Audrey

Zen,

I too am out soon, going tesco for much needed food shopping.

Keep in touch, let me know later how you get on. Do try the fat busting brits forum too, I think you will like…..

Cinque sleep well cu tomorrow. ….

Audrey

Welcome Zen. I know Nantwich well, having lived in a Chester a few years ago. How is the fast day going? It’s important to keep well hydrated and, if all else fails, have a sleep! What kind of dog do you have?

Hello All

I am also in Australia – far north Queensland, where it is getting steamier by the day! I am 59 and have been struggling with the creeping kilos the past few years. I have been low carbing for about 15 years, with the occasional lapse. I find the IF wol very convenient to follow – have never been one for counting calories or weighing stuff.
Thanks Simcoeluv for the low salt link. I was trying the low salt approach because I’d read that it helps with the symptoms of Meniere’s, but really I couldn’t see any difference.
This is such a helpful and supportive forum, lots of useful ideas, thanks.

Hi everyone. I’ve just joined and I’m not too sure where to start. I’m 60 and had a hysterectomy in 2001.
A bit over two weeks ago I had my gall bladder out due to stones and pain.
After having a good think (very hard work) I’ve decided to try the 5:2 eating plan.
I am 165cm and 93kg. I have lots of fat around my belly. I’d like to weigh 80kg. I don’t think that’s too much to ask.
Apart from perspiration I don’t remember any side effects of my hysterectomy. I was so relieved to not ‘bleed’ for up to 20 days each month!!

Morning from England ladies…..

Welcome to our newcomers you have come to the right place. We are all supporting each other here so if you need help just shout.

Zen how did your first fast day go?

Utterchaos and athenusia keep in touch, Cinque how are you doing, it’s wet n windy here in Cheshire not too cold as yet though!

Keep in touch

Audrey

Thanks for the welcoming messages everyone, what a friendly bunch you are! Chester is lovely, Blaise, cant beat a shopping trip there. I’ve a springer spaniel who walk me really.
well my first day was amazing! I got a little hungry but kept busy all afternoon and suddenly it was dinner time and 500cals seemed like a feast! I expected to suffer a lot more. And yes, Cinque, I woke up feeling not at all hungry! In fact, and tell me if this is a bad idea, I’m considering doing another fast day today as its 11am already and I’ve not eaten. Reckon I might make it through until dinner, and if not no harm done.

Morning cinque

It’s evening here and a very wet n windy one too!

Have a great day, I will catch up in the morning as I am off to bed now…

Enjoy yourselves ladies, we are only here once better make it count….

Audrey