I have been following the 5:2 since early September, going well at the moment have lost 19lbs to date. Enjoying fitting into clothes I haven’t worn for ages!!

Worrying because I am not feeling so well, very tired – had half my thyroid removed in June, saw the consultant today and he told me that my thyroxin levels are now below normal, but the hormone level from the pituitary gland is normal.
I had thought losing weight would help improve my thyroid function.

Does anyone out there know if its OK to continue with the 5:2 with this kind of thyroid profile? My BMI is no 25.6 so I am getting almost into the healthy weight range.

Have so enjoyed reading all the blogs – very very helpful – busy telling all my friends how fantastic 5:2 is.

Hi Marilyn,

Thank you so much for all this information – I will definitely check out the websites you suggest and ask my GP about this natural form of thyroid supplement.

Someone told me about 0% fat greek yoghurt – (this tastes almost too good to be true and only just over 50 calories a half pot).

I use it for breakfast with strawberries and Agave nectar, and it keeps me feeling full right through to lunchtime. I have found its better to keep carbs very low on fast days. Also really enjoying veggie soups (allotment soup is my favourite!)
Have been sticking almost to the 500 calories for the 2 days and losing around 1 1/2 lbs each week.
All the very best!! You will find you quickly get used to managing on less calories for those 2 days. I almost enjoy the challenge now!!
Good luck!!

Sue, Norfolk, England