Hello newbie from a Newbie – and someone else with a serious amount to lose – I’m looking at 4.5 to 5 stone. Saying it like that – even quickly is daunting. I used to be so judgemental about overweight people – always a mistake! You are right – health is the thing! You will be lighter on the way home – you have decided. Also a Brit – sitting in the Spring sun with the first cut of the lawn today. Enjoy America – enjoy life….

Hi all, I started my 5/2 last Sunday and today is my 2nd fast day, have to say if you plan and can cook it’s fairly easy meal wise. I did this plan 2 years ago for 6 weeks and lost 6 kilos which meant I could wear size 14 again, although I didn’t drink alcohol😂. Today I did something new and went to the gym and did 40 minutes weights and a bit of cardio To warm up. I really expected to be beside myself with hunger but I lasted 2 hours before my first meal so am really pleased with myself!

Gadabout you have set yourself a real challenge to lose weight on holiday! Well done and good luck 🍀

Welcome, assorted newbies, from an ex-newbie! I began my 5:2 journey a year ago and have lost 4.5 stone, so I know you can all do this. Not all at once, but just day by day. Eventually, you’ll be looking back at a year, too!

Best of luck to you all. 🙂

Missing tornadoes is a very good thing… I love the sound of your adventure, travelling for 6 months at a time to really get the feel of a place.

Hope your fast day went well!