Hi, I’m new to fasting. I have done 5:2 for about 2-3 weeks and was keeping my calorie intake on the 2 fasting days to about 600. I’d really like to limit my intake to a bowl of oatmeal and blueberries in the morning, then not eat again for the day. I tried that earlier this week and I liked the way it made me feel, especially the next day. Any problem with doing it that way, and not eating again later in the day? Thanks for any advice and feedback.

Hi @funshipfreddie, thanks for the reply. That’s good to hear. It’s funny but I don’t miss food or get hungry after eating my bowl of oatmeal in the morning. I felt different emotionally when I started fasting after my fast day, hard to put into words but it was definitely a positive, not negative change. Now, not so much of a difference. Maybe one gets used to it, and the benefits are more subtle. I’m curious, do you find fasting has primarily physiological, or physical benefits or is there a mental and/or emotional component to it as well?

Thanks for the reply, @funshipfreddie. I’m not trying to lose weight, I’m interested in fasting for its health benefits apart from that. I have a vague recollection of reading about them but am now interested in doing more research to refresh my recollection. I have been on a path of wellness, health, self-exploration and improvement for about 3 years and am always looking to add new things to my regimen. I thought I’d purchase the book “Fast Diet” and was also interested in “Fast Exercise,” which I assume discusses high intensity interval training (HIT) as referenced in the Fast Exercise forum, but I don’t use Amazon. If anyone knows of an alternative place they can be purchased, I’d love to hear. Otherwise, I’ll rely on the forums for questions and knowledge. Thank you!