Hi Kalesmoothie, I am also a middle aged menopausal woman! Since going through menopause, my weight has started to increase and it has now reached a stage where I can’t ignore it anymore. I’ve tried being good and limiting certain foods etc, but it makes no difference what I eat the scales numbers keep increasing! So today I decided it was time to do something about it before it starts to affect my health. Tomorrow I plan to begin the 5:2 diet – fasting on a Monday & Thursday. After reading yours and Yvonne’s posts I realise my weight loss may be slower than I’d like and 5:2 is my best chance of losing it. Good luck!

Hello DES and Dancingowl. Menopause has been difficult but weight loss can be achieved. It’s not as easy as it was in our younger years, but this fasting really does help. I started last week and have lost a few pounds. I also like how I feel after cutting back on food. Also, I believe that food actually tastes better on the non fasting days.
DES: I think Monday and Thursdays are good days to fast. At least for me they are good days. Do you get much physical exercise throughout your day? I have a physical job Monday through Friday, I work in the custodial Department of a school. So I do quite a bit of walking or moving around in the school.
Dancingowl: Tuesday will be a great day to start! What kind of help do you think you will need? Just support or maybe meal ideas? There are definitely plenty of us here to offer support, meal ideas and whatever else you may need.
Have a great day!

comingbackat41, hello, I lost 5 lbs. right away after starting. Although this may have been water weight, I will take it! This is a great lifestyle and it does help with the menopause weight gain, in my opinion. Some days are still difficult, especially at night. But it does help you to feel better.

comingbackat41, it depends on what you will stick with. I started with 5:2 and sometimes do 4:3.