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I had my first Fast Day yesterday too. I am desperate to wear the Tshirt. I feel i have actually achieved something in my life. It might as well have been a marathon I ran as it has taken me months of procrastinating before ‘doing’ it. I went until 6pm then had a 350kcal dinner followed by a milky drink before bed. Today I am not even that hungry! woo hoo to healthiness 🙂
Well done Cooperthethird, you deserve to wear your Tshirt proudly. Fasting becomes a way of life after a while and you get into a rhythm that becomes easier as the days and weeks go by despite the odd set back in my case.
Robert, working out is interesting when fasting, although I would not quite call my early morning walks ‘working out’. However, there’s something quite addictive about exercise and not eating. Something happens to the brain and the body that feels really good. I am sure scientists have tested it and there’s probably a thread about it here somewhere. Don’t really care why, just know it’s good.
Oh, and I couldn’t get through a fast day without coffee either. To each their own poison, right?
Lack of sleep is a problem. I haven’t worked out how to get around it except to tell myself that I can cope with less sleep two nights per week just as I cope with less food two days per week. Some nights are better than others.
Hang in there, it’s just your second fast day, think of the benefits that are coming your way.
If you are having problems sleeping you could try listening to an audio book. This is my preferred way to drop off when having issues. I have an account with audible which allows you to set a timer for the book to turn itself off (vital for returning to the story at a later date!). I find if i set the timer for half an hour I am asleep before it ends. If i don’t use the timer i tend to find i keep waking up (the voice must wake me during my light sleep. I guess the radio would work as well, especially if it has a timer.
Hi Slimfit, Cooper, and Marie-Louise,
Congratulations on getting started on 5:2. Most of us find after a few weeks we enjoy 5:2 as the FDs become much easier, and I look forward to mine. 1 meal at 6 is my pattern, Mon and Thurs. Been on 5:2 for over a year lost 16 kgs with no exercise due to health issues, have reduced medication and improved health. My tips are lots of no cal fluids, e.g. Peppermint tea, very weak Earl Grey tea, water, sparkling water, eat low cal lowGI for quantity. If you hit a plateau give any starchy carbs a miss eg any food from grains, potatoes, white sweet potato, corn, rice, and sugar. Headaches at the beginning of 5:2 can be withdrawal from something you’ve been eating that may not suit your body but you weren’t aware of. Read info for newbies by simcoelove on the newbies threads. It’s a perfect intro to 5:2. I sleep well, and also use talking books. Thanks for the audible tip NeaZ. Zucchini “pasta” is great Cooper. Love that little gadget.
Oh and I want a 5:2 t shirt too.
Best of luck all,
Onwards and Downwards,
Merry
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