I’m starting this journal to log my 5:2 journey and this is day 1. I’m 5’6″ female, aged 36, stay at home mum of 3 (aged between 2&8) and currently weigh 154lbs. I’m not hugely overweight but feel very flabby and lethargic. Will incorporate exercise 2-3 times a week – non-fast days only. I decided to start today after reading lots of the diaries last night and feeling inspired but unfortunately I don’t have much in the fridge/cupboards so I’m making do today. Next fast will be more fish/salad/veg etc.
Here’s today’s menu:
Nothing but a black coffee and lots of water until 1.30pm
Lunch – A portion of the curried carrot soup (recipe linked on here – lavenderandlovage.com) – 85cals
A slice of WW malted danish loaf – 51cals
Dinner – another portion of soup – 85cals
2 slices of WW malted danish loaf – 102cals
Bedtime snack – cup of tea with 30ml semi skimmed milk – 15cals
Strawberry cheesecake quest bar (high protein bar) – 160cals
Total – 498cals
It’s nearly 2pm so I’ve had coffee, water, soup and bread so far. And apart from needing to pee all the time I’m finding it ok! I’ve calculated my TDEE as 1686 for sedentary and 1932 for lightly active so I guess I’ll try and stay somewhere inbetween? Next fast day is Friday so I guess I’ll weigh in next Tuesday morning and see how I’ve done. I’m going to take some measurements later too.
12:57 pm
22 Apr 14