Monday and Wednesday faster needed!!

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lazycat

9:18 am
3 Jan 16
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DragonMama, well done on your weight loss and great news that you didn’t gain over the holidays. You are very disciplined! Sorry I have no advice on protruding tummy, I think that is the hardest area to shift. I am exactly the same although the protruding has now spread to my thighs, face and bum. Not a good look.

On a positive note, I had a total of 1179 cals yesterday. To try and keep me on track I have been shopping for fruit and veg. The house is also free from chocolate, cake and the demon cheese (my biggest weakness) so fingers crossed.

DragonMama

2:02 pm
3 Jan 16
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Hi Lazycat, thank you, I hope that I can be of assistance to you, when I was diagnosed with high bad cholestrol I did some research and about fruit I found out that the fructose (sugar in fruit) will be changed into fat in the liver. So I eat not more than 1 fruit a day.

I discovered Amino acids, its very interesting and you can do some research on that as well as I do not have enough real info. But know there is fat burning AA and most in red meat and fatty fish.

Any case. I would like to hear from you on a regularbasis. I also just started my own Forum, Africa Fat Challenge – Inspiration & Motivation. if you would like to join and post there, you very Welcome!

Regards

lazycat

2:25 pm
3 Jan 16
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Hi DragonMama,

I love to check out research especially when food is concerned. I am vegetarian but also have IBS so I limit my fruit intake and need to be careful with what veg I eat. I have gave up wheat and gluten some time ago and more recently gave up lactose, which is of some benefit. However, when I previously did the 5:2 my IBS symptoms had greatly reduced. Another reason why I need to get my ever expanding bum and belly in to gear and get back on track.

I will check out our Africa Fat Challenge forum.

Elc72

7:03 am
8 Jan 16
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Hi all,

Hope everyone had a great xmas.

Mine seems to be still going on, I’m away on holiday on the 21st, so really need to get back on it.

What I’m missing is coming on here the Monday and Wednesday evenings for inspiration, I will start doing that again.

lazycat

6:26 pm
8 Jan 16
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Hi Elc,

great to hear from you again. Yeah I had a good Christmas but I am paying the price of all that food and gin. However, I am back on track.

Enjoy your holiday!

Ali wants to wear a bikini

8:02 am
13 Jan 16
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Hi All, 3rd time for me on the plan and need to get rid of the Xmas eating and drinking. I was thinking of doing a 9 day cleanse before hand. Has anyone tried it? Seems to be all the rage in Europe right now to kick you off to a January start!

I am going to fast Monday and Wednesdays and try to avoid alcohol during the week.

Ali

Elc72

6:06 pm
18 Jan 16
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Hi all, welcome Ali.

I’m back on plan, thank god.
Ali, I could never do a 9 day cleanse, I’d die.

I’ll be popping in more often now.

How’s things for you lazy?

lazycat

6:26 pm
18 Jan 16
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Hi all,

Elc, glad to hear that you are back on the plan and so pleased that you are posting again.

Ali, a 9 day cleanse, I am with Elc I would struggle big time, However, good luck and please keep us updated.

Well back on track and am fasting today. Total weight loss over the past 2 weeks is 4.5lbs. However, I should say that I have put on loads of weight and can’t even blame in on Christmas. So really need to get my ever expanding backside and even more expanding jelly belly back in to the 5:2 frame of mind. I really just need to accept that I can’t eat what I want any more and remind myself that there are consequences to this type of eating.

Elc72

8:49 pm
18 Jan 16
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Massive well done there lazy.

I understand where your coming from, This weekend I weighed exactly the same as I did when I started this thread!!!.

I’ve done a fast day today, but know I’m about 200 cals over, but it’s a start, I’ll be doing another tomorrow.

Ali wants to wear a bikini

7:56 am
19 Jan 16
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. I am fasting today and Thursday this week, as we fly back to Vancouver tomorrow and the time difference is challenging with fasting. Had a boiled egg and a black coffee for breakfast. I only fasted once last week, so it’s going to be interesting this week. Didn’t get the detox kit yet, but you are allowed a shake and a 600 calorie meal so don’t think it will be that hard. Drank way too much over the holidays and this weekend so need to kick start January! Good luck everyone!

Elc72

9:41 am
19 Jan 16
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Hi there,

Got up this morning feeling great, think it was the no alcohol yesterday.

Will be doing my best for another fast today, but would be happy with an under 1000 cal day to be honest.

Tomorrow I fly to New York for 7 days, there definitely wont be any fasting next week, but plenty of walking, so hopefully no major damage.

lazycat

5:48 pm
19 Jan 16
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Hi Ali, alcohol is a bit of a theme on this forum so you are in good company.

Elc, New York, how lovely! Be a difficult place to fast in so don’t blame you for not thinking about it. Hope you have loads of fun!

Ali wants to wear a bikini

6:17 pm
19 Jan 16
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Where is everyone based? I live between Vancouver and Holland due to my husbands kids living in 2 countries.

Elc72

1:29 pm
2 Feb 16
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Hi there,

I’m back, 3lb heavier, never mind, should really be much more with the amount of pancakes and French toast I ate…..

Ali, I’m based in Almeria southern Spain.

Did a fast day yesterday, mushroom and pepper omelette, not bad really.

Today low cals, then tomorrow another fast, and Thursday low cals as well.

Well that’s the plan anyway.

MrsCox

5:32 pm
2 Feb 16
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Hi there

I’m fasting Monday and Wednesday too, in the UK. Yesterday was my first day and I managed to stick to my 500 (just under), albeit going to bed with a rumbling tummy!

I want to lose 14 pounds, which is how much I weighed when I got married. Can’t believe I’ve put that much on! Post wedding celebratory drinks and meals has resulted in a stone gained in 5 months….

Urgh – really hoping this is going to work for me. I’m skeptical, but I don’t know why. Weirdly looking forward to tomorrow.

MrsC

Ali wants to wear a bikini

9:28 pm
2 Feb 16
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I am day 8 of my 9 day cleanse – I had a couple of blips but mostly stuck to it, although if I never see another protein shake again I will be happy! I did cheat and have 2 drinks on Saturday but it was the weekend! Going to do the fasting next week to try and keep the weight off. I am at 60 kilo which was my target so just want to stay the same. MrsCox – I promise it works, I did it last year and lost 5 kilo. Also got married 2 years ago and continued travelling/partying a bit too much!

Good luck everyone! Whats nice about this is its only 2 days and the rest you don’t have to feel too guilty about having a treat now and again!

lazycat

6:09 pm
4 Feb 16
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Hi all,

I have failed big time recently. Overly tired and my one of my cats has been quite poorly. Have been worried sick and have been eating a lot of rubbish. Chocolates at work have been a quick fix for me. I know not healthy! Anyway, hope to get back on track next week so I will keep you posted.

Oh, I am in Scotland. Raining again but at least, the gale force winds have gone fot the time being.

Hope all your fasts are going well

Juliette16

4:17 am
6 Feb 16
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Hi
Have been reading your posts.Love it. On the 5/2 now for 3 weeks and haven’t lost a gram/oz. Although 2 inches. Love the Monday/Wednesday fast. Any ideas what I can do to loose the weight?

lazycat

8:32 am
6 Feb 16
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Juliette16,

this does work if you stick to it as you are creating a cal deficit. However, you do need to be at or under your TDEE. It does get easier as time goes on. Good luck!

lazycat

6:35 pm
6 Feb 16
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Ali, well done on your 9 day cleanse! I would struggle with the shakes, not keen on milk. Just noticed that I was screwing my face up at the thought. Not a good look.

Ali wants to wear a bikini

8:25 pm
7 Feb 16
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Yeah Lazycat (love the name by the way!) It was tough doing it, and then had a bit of a blow out weekend drinking and dinner parties! Hopefully I didn’t undo all the good that I did with the cleanse! Back to fasting tomorrow though and Wednesday, so should get myself back on track. When do you weigh yourselves btw – on Thursdays? I am from Scotland also, but haven’t lived there for 22 years.

Elc72

9:45 am
16 Feb 16
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Hi all,

Been a bit quiet lately as holiday weight won’t come off!!!!!.

Hope you’re all doing better than me, although I did manage it yesterday, 465 cals and no booze!!!!!.

Ali, tell me about the cleanse?, what’s involved??.

Lazy, is your cat any better?

Julliet, inches is what matters.

Mrs Cox, I’m now back at needing to lose a stone, was only half, but too many holidays and too much booze have crept up on me.

Well, lets see if I can get back into my 2 days, Monday done, just Wednesday to go, I’ll be looking for support Wednesday evening……

Ali wants to wear a bikini

10:00 am
22 Feb 16
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The cleanse was a 9 day forever young detox. Was really tough and I think I undid all the good already! I weighed myself this morning and I am 61 kilo. My goal was 60 which I reached with the cleanse, so back to fasting again to keep the weight off. I downloaded the 5:2 recipe app and made the Tom Yam soup and veggie chilli yesterday in preparation. So today I am having a sweet potato muffin (90 calories), Tom Yam soup (125 calories) and veggie chilli (136 calories) for dinner. Leaves me enough to have a coffee with skimmed milk etc. This is the first time I have used the recipes and actually planned what I am eating so hopefully it works better! Happy fasting everyone!

Elc72

12:43 pm
24 Feb 16
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Planning is definitely the key Ali, you’ll do fine.

N4M11S

11:21 am
25 Mar 16
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Hi all,

I’m new to this thread but starting my third attempt at 5:2.Lost 13.9 pounds last time i did it seriously but have put half of that back on again. Want to commit to getting rid of the rest of this weight and have 35 pounds to loose so going back to fasting as it’s the only thing that has helped me achieve significant weight loss in the past.

I’ll be fasting Mondays and Wednesdays… Lets see how week one goes!

Clarkey24

12:07 pm
8 Apr 16
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Hi All

I am starting the plan on Monday and will be fasting Mondays and Wednesdays too so it would be great to have some fasting buddies!

N4M11S how did week one and week two go?

sarahb72

1:55 pm
28 Apr 16
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Hi Elc72,

I’m not an expert but it sounds like you are not eating enough on the non-fast days – you may not feel that hungry (we have all got used to dealing with a little mild hunger) but your body (especially your blood sugar) knows what you are up to and if you continue to almost fast until the evening, once you start it’s no wonder you find it hard to stop. I understand because I have done the same thing but exercise/sport has helped me to eat more regularly – enjoy your non fast days – have a great breakfast and lunch – you’ll have plenty of calories left for a hearty supper and that one glass of wine won’t ‘tip the balance’ and lead to you losing control. Good luck and keep going x

Ali wants to wear a bikini

4:11 pm
12 May 16
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Hi Lazycat,

I am also on my second attempt due to life taking over. Mad at myself that I gained the few kilo I lost and just didn’t stick with the maintenence plan. I tried 4:3 but found it really hard, especially in the evening when my husband is having an after dinner drink. I fasted Monday successfully but ended up having 2 drinks which resulted in hitting the cheese drawer. Fasting again today, as husband and step daughter are going out for dinner. How does anyone manage this with a family to cook for?

My step daughter eats like a horse, never sports and is super skinny. I sport 5 times a week and have to do this….sucks!

Good luck anyone else fasting today. I find 3 meals a day works for me on fast days. Just had 1 egg white and spinach omelette, and will have salad for lunch then courgette pasta for dinner.

Falter1964

11:47 am
24 May 16
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Hi ,

Maybe try 2:2:3 – 2 day fast:2 days no booze and 3 days party!!!

If you can sneak some exercise in , I know but it gives you some wriggle room. Walk the dog for an our, get an activity band and try and get closer to your 10k steps a day. I find tonic water Ice and lemon almost fools you to think it’s a G and T.

Something will work for you good luck ;0)

Pamollygram

12:07 pm
3 Sep 16
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I just started this week. I am fasting on monday and wednesdays. So far as long as I plan it is good. not eating breakfast helps. I just keep telling myself if I want something that I can have it tomorrow one day you can do it! I hope I can do this the rest of my life. I hope I lose weight. looks like I lost one pound.. hope it works!

gooseylucey

7:47 am
4 Sep 16
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Hi Pamollygram, no one playing on this thread at the moment.
I am a Mon /Wed faster who used this thread for support and managed to get to my goal weight. I still fast to maintain, sometimes the weight creeps back on so I have to be very careful. If I can help I will. I am doing the September challenge thread currently, the binger thread is also very good full of good advice and motivation- yes I still need it. Good Luck, you can do it ! It really works. Gooseylucey x

DragonMama

1:22 pm
4 Sep 16
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Hi Pamollygram, welcome to 5:2 and we all here know that 5:2 work and that you CAN do it. You just must WANT to lose the excess weight and you will do. Post comments every day, be honest with yourself and what ever happens you will get support here or any other forums. I am going to see what the September Challenge is all about. I still have 2kg I don’t want any more. Goodluck

gooseylucey

2:50 pm
4 Sep 16
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Hi DragonMama, are Elc72and lazycat still around, it would be lovely to catch up. Goosey x

DragonMama

3:02 pm
4 Sep 16
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Hi Gooseylucey, yes thet still around. I had some trouble getting onto the internet so I must catch up. And have to lose some weight again!

10lbtogo

6:23 pm
27 Mar 18
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Hi,

I just started this a week ago. Did 3 36 hour fasts so far. I did lose some, although its not much. Probably about 2 lbs. I would be very happy to lose 15 lbs but for now will be happy to lose 5 and then 5 more to make it 10 lbs lost. Happy to be here. I think my weight crept back up after the first two days last week but I did end up losing after my fast yesterday so am ok with it. Hoping to make this sustainable and do a total of 8 36 hour fasts and if it works, will continue.