Hi guys, can I join in? I’m calorie controlling ATM as COVID lockdowns and everything have engrained some unfortunate habits. Long-term though I plan to go back to 5:2 as I find it easier.
I’m female, late 40s.

Hi zzzzz45 – yeah I agree, we can help each other. I’m female late 30’s 😊

Ha no tips for running I’m afraid. I have a cross trainer in the garage which I have started to use again alongside my kickboxing classes. This should help to get my fitness levels back up since Xmas and covid and all the other stuff that’s got in the way lately!

D26, post 2
Running – never been able to when younger, but in my 30s completed C25K twice. It’s such a time saving form of exercise, isn’t it? I think it’s really important to have a break between sessions though – a friend used a running coach and his advice was – 2 days in between. There is something in it I reckon.
I walk, do yoga and Pilates and am planning to start spin classes and gentle strength training.

D27 – I am going to attempt switching my planned fasting day from tomorrow to today.. going to be tough as it’s a working day for me, but will give it a go 😊

I made it through the day! Success! I made a note on my fridge to state my weight and that today is a fast day. I think having it there in writing definitely helped to keep me motivated to complete the day. As well as being accountable on here. Thanks girls- I will try to make a weekend day a fast day and that will be my two days for the week completed 😁

That’s what I did last time I was successful, popped my progress on the fridge, it really helped to see it. I like your idea of putting the treats you crave on there too, so you have a clear plan when you want something, you can just have that rather than picking at different things.

Day 29- I have successfully completed another fast. This puts me back on track for two fast this week. I found that yesterday my eating was much much more sensible, I had zero cravings and felt really good. I got in loads of exercise and managed to get a session in today on my cross trainer. Tomorrow will be really enjoyable to spend out with the family knowing I can have a nice lunch out and hopefully not gorge on processed foods! Being on here is really encouraging me, I know you guys are more focussed on your calorie restriction and that’s absolutely fine with me, it’s nice to have the support whichever method you chose isn’t it. Hope you have had a good week yourselves too 😃

Fine by me @xamos – whatever makes the day go faster. I need to focus on the long term too, I get too impatient

@zzzzz45 I’d like to know that too, I think that’s why I stopped last time, not seeing the scales move. I’ve heard progress pics are good for motivation but I have never wanted to do them, I should though!

D1 – Feb ( already!!!)
@xamos – I’m trying to keep to 1300, might get up to 1400 with coffee and an occasional apple.
When I did IF 4:3 I lost quite consistently 1.5lbs a week, so if you lose that with 5:2 I reckon that’s good.
And you are absolutely correct – it all adds up.
I think measurements are useful. I’ve taken photos at onset this time, so I’ll see if that helps.
I plan long term to do 500cal once or twice a week as a maintenance tool.