OMG that is amazing – keep us posted on what happens Sunday. I am planning to weigh Sunday morning as I weighed last Sunday morning too scared to weigh before then in case nothing is happening and I get disheartened. Really interested to know if anyone has done two weeks yet what their first and second weigh in weight losses were so I can prepare myself – I am guessing it will be great week 1 and then not so good from then on in but some actual figures would be nice. I have been the same weight for 7 years…

Today is my second fast day and I have one word for you guys: soup.

I felt pretty hungry on Monday but managed to resist it through will power alone. Today I had nothing til 2ish without much problem, then had an M&S fresh soup for 280 cals and literally do not feel even slightly hungry. Waaaay better than bananas/carbs.

So that I’m able to sleep I was planning to have 1 slice of rye bread with marmite and 2 egg whites (180 cals) when I get home after work (I know that sounds utterly digusting to normal people but it’s something I’ve eaten for years because I am strange. I love it though).

Hi all! Hope your weeks are going well!

I was a bit disappointed in my FD yday, fully intended to do a no cal fast but ended up eating half a pot of asda soup and a large sweet potato & tuna mayo and salad which probably took me well over. Woke up today in a bit of an off mood (given up chocolate etc for lent and i think im withdrawing haha!) so i took myself off out for a bike ride and a jog to make me feel a tad better.

is anyone fasting tomorrow? 🙂

Hello all, I have started this programme over 7 weeks ago and have been following comments from forum members to benefit from knowing how they are doing.

I am pleased to have lost 5 Kg in 7 weeks and am 8 Kg away from my target weight.

I’ve had sleep problem for about 3 years but it has been mainly due to troubles at work. So, thinking about work conditions keeping my mind busy has been the problem keeping me awake. During the fast days, I eat a good, well balanced dinner with a lot of salad (around 450 calories). I still feel want to eat at late night before going to sleep, but drink herbal tea. Chamomile tea and Lemon Balm tea are particularly good. I have included a lot more garden activities in my fast days as I enjoy gardening. I grow my own herbs and love gardening. If you like herbal tea, now is the time to plan for your own organic herbal tea. To encourage healthy living environment for all, I have started a Facebook Page called “Bee BFG Stoneygate Gardens” If interested, look it up and join. I post a lot of information about Healthy Living in the page. Having the right weight for you is one of the relevant factors for having a healthy living. Will be following this group and look forward to sharing more with you all.

Hello Shiraz – I am not on facebook but do have a garden so will have a think about growing my own – I have a little patch that I managed green beans on last year and a few tomatoes so will see if I can squeeze in some herbs – any suggestions for a beginner – anything in particular that is difficult to kill? Abs, thanks – what a good idea – hadnt thought of that – you are so right!!! Will weigh in tomorrow morning – extra incentive to stay strong today…

Thank you Shiraz – Chamomile looks lovely – I never knew! And how easy – I have lots of tea bags so will get a tray and some compost and give that a go for starters. Wish me luck! My Dad used to keep bees as a hobby and when I was young we would go around all the self sufficiency shows selling honey and honey cake and honey scones and giving tasters and my Dad would give demonstrations – quite interesting travelling around the country in an estate car with an Alsation dog and a bee hive in the boot – those were the days!! Unfortunately I took it all for granted at the time…

Hello
Coming to the end of my second week and 6lbs down.
I have a terrible habit of calling in at the shop on the way to work and buying chocolate and quite often a large bar or big bag.
True to form I did the same this morning but firstly bought grapes to nibble on – it’s a non FD, then at the till I couldn’t resist a marsbar.
Anyway instead of eating it in the car, I kept it and had it at lunch, but even managed to cut it in half and put the other half away. So no threat to TDEE.
🙂

No worries, I’m looking forward to hearing your results wackypad! 🙂

Its a non fast day today and I’m ravenous! I’m stuck in the house all day revising which isn’t helping. Have a feeling i may go way over my TDEE today!

ps well done cakeywakey!

Hi everyone. Just discovered this site, am starting 5’2 again, did for a while last year with good results. I have 12lbs to get rid. Day one fast done yesterday woke feeling good this morning.

Hi everyone, I have been following this way of life (no, it’s not a diet) since 5/1/15 and I am loving it!! I am doing 4:3 to try to get my fat moving. Some fast days I have 350 calories ish. Some fast days I have liquids only, it’s easy, maybe a cup of bovril if I really need it, but I find I don’t even get hungry.

I just wanted to thank you absteroo for the link on page 1 to Michaels original program. We watched it last night, how right he was, it is something REALLY BIG!

Faster 24, love your attitude “jaws will drop” go for it! we can do this!!

Hi everyone I’m so pleased to have found this as I started a week ago. I’ve read every post and it’s great to be amongst friends in the same situation! I have had 2 fast days and I’ve lost 3lbs so am over the moon! I have had breakfast (of two boiled eggs) each of those days, which really filled me up and I didn’t really miss not having lunch as I thought I would. I had my 300 calorie dinner but the only downside is feeling so extremely tired in the evening? From about 7pm. I love my evenings so didn’t want to go to bed that early! Anyone have any similar experience of that? Otherwise it’s been great, so liberating to carry on as normal on the other 5 days.

Hi everyone I am on my 2nd fast day and haven’t weighed in yet. I am 57 5 ft 2 and weigh 11st 12lb. I have lost 7 lb since xmas by calorie counting but thought I would give the 5 2 diet a chance. I need to lose a stone by 13th of June cos my daughter is getting married then and I bought my outfit last year and it no longer fits! Any support would be appreciated. Thanks

Ps welcome to everyone new! 🙂 x

Hi audreyg you are obviously doing well to lose that weight since Christmas, such a good start! From my very limited experience I think this will be even better, so I’m sure you’ll get into your outfit!

Hello all,

I just wanted to say thank for all of your continued updates/posts! I have been reading along/found it helpful and encouraging.
I made it through my first week of fasting, and feel pretty good!
My first day was Wednesday; made it through the day feeling pretty good (had a breakfast of 2 fried eggs and some roasted broccoli). An evening out with a friend (which was supposed to just include checking out an art exhibition) ended in dinner out. Went a bit over my cals, but tried not to worry too much about it!

Friday was my second day. Ended up having to take the day off to care for my cat who is sick. Being home all day with her made the anticipation for dinner time seem much more intense than Wednesday. Ended up overindulging a bit at dinner, and ate about 850 calories for the whole day. 🙁
But again, trying to take it one day at a time.

Planning on trying three fast days next week: Mon, Wed and Friday. Wish me luck.

Sending you all great wishes on your fasting journeys! And thanks to all those who welcomed me.
Happy weekend!

Absetroo – that is amazing – well done!! Great motivation for next week – I think your exercise really helped a lot – I didnt do any late week but will definitely do it this week – starting today – the results speak for themselves – Jane Fonda here I come!

Well I can’t believe my eyes. Got through my 2nd fast day yesterday weighed in this morning and have lost 3 lb! I have also started exercising on my wii fit so with a bit of luck will fit in my outfit in June. Well done absteroo and thank you to everyone who has made me feel welcomed to the forum.

Audrey, well done!! I have been on the 5;2 for a year but only started water fasts last week. I did 3 water fasts of 34 hours each mon wed and sat. I really didnt find it any harder than 500 cals per day or 250 cals per day which I tried too. Anyway I lost 1lb after my 3 water fasts. Not much is it? I dont mind as its better than standing still and at my age any loss is a big plus. Your loss is fantastic tho!!

Hi audreyg that’s great news losing 3lb, I lost exactly the same after 2 fast days! It’s quite incredible isn’t it. I wonder if we are similar sges, I’m 57 With my next birthday in May. We had several weddings last year and I wish I had found this diet then, as I am not at all happy with the photos of myself! I just want to lose a couple of stone in time for the summer generally, and to feel fitter. My start fitted in well with lent, so I csn say I hsve done 6 weeks by Easter, and break it into chunks. You will be the very important Mother of the Bride so that’s a great incentive! Anyway congrats on the loss, good luck for next week!

Congrats, absteroo! 🙂

Hello All. I stumbled across this website yesterday. Such a wonderful encouraging and supportive group. I have been flirting with doing alternate day fasts for a year, but just didn’t have the will power to do it. Reading all these positive success stories gives me heart. I did my first FD yesterday and did well. I ate all my calories at supper and even managed to sleep. I am actually doing a B2B fast this weekend. I want to start off with 4:3, but I have 2 huge days at work on Monday and Tuesday so I think it wise to have two NFD for the beginning of the week.

I’m 57, 5’3″ and weigh 146 lbs. My goal is to lose 18 lbs. I was a long distance runner for 7 years at 1/2 Marathon distance. I really wanted to give myself the gift of a full marathon for my 55th bday, ended up pushing way too hard and totally destroyed my knee when I was hill running one day. It’s 2 years and 20 lbs later, sigh… Now for excercice I started a walking program at the beginning of the year, but I live in Montreal and we have had a bitterly cold February. For now I will content myself with cutting the calories and excercice will follow as the weather improves. All your positive posts give me real hope that I can succeed – I will do this!.

Hi Audrey and welcome:

“Starvation mode” is a myth. There is no such thing as starvation mode. See FAQ above.

Good Luck!

Cakeywakey have you found a tape measure yet? They used to give paper ones away in Ikea? Or try a fabric shop?

Hey all!

Week 2 of fasting, doing Mon, Wed and Fri.
Wondering what peoples thoughts are on chewing gum?
I found it really helpful to stave off the need to eat – but does chewing gum trick my body into thinking food is coming (and therefore result in in holding onto to fat when no food is delivered?). What are other peoples experiences with this?

Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

Thank you Slinkylinky – I managed to get a tape measure in one of the £ shops but not liking much what it’s telling. I suppose at least I’ll be able to see when those inches go down.

Week 3 starting today with my 5th FD and I haven’t eaten anything yet today so looking forward to dinner this evening.

Well done Davetip – 10lb!! I’m definitely more careful on non FD too. I have been skipping lunch on non FDs as not hungry but then getting a bit of a tummy ache at dinner time, I think my tummy has got used to smaller portions already. On my non FD I’m still coming in about 500 calories under TDEE. I’m classing that as wriggle room, if I aim for that and then find myself tempted then I know I can have something and stay within TDEE. But so far haven’t been tempted. I like keeping calories spare just in case.

I haven’t tried chewing gum FayFayFay but wouldn’t have thought it would hinder any weight loss.

Good luck Sue Winter – let us know how you managed on your first day.

Absteroo and those doing 4:3 or water fasts – watching with interest! I’m doing 5:2 Monday and wed but keeping the calories to 1000 on a Friday so could cut it down if it makes a bit of difference.

Happy Monday everyone