Hi Hayley,

As penguin said, weight loss isn’t predictable and I’ve had occasions when I’ve weighed more after a fast day but that is nothing to do with fat loss as weight goes up and down all the time, it can vary over the course of a day. Weight is affected by how hydrated we are, if we are or have been unwell recently, on medication, pre-menstrual and a host of other things. If someone does a hard workout the body will retain fluid for a while to aid muscle recovery.

Fat loss will be noticeable over longer period of time so if you are sticking to the plan, not over eating on non fast days you will lose weight.
You should bear in mind that it isn’t a fast way to lose weight, but it is effective and helps us to retrain our appetite.

I lost 30 kilos and have kept most of it off and this way of eating is the only thing I’ve tried where I’ve lost weight and managed not to regain it all plus more.

Hayley, you have to give any new way of eating at least 2 weeks before you decide if it is for you. What are your goals for the 5:2 Plan? How many Fasts do you plan to do per week? What do you eat for your 500 calories? Here’s something I’ve learned in my 5 year of this Lifestyle: certain foods can affect you in ways you don’t expect. White rice, even a little bit, sticks to me like glue — adding weight that takes days to lose. Beer is the same. So look at what you eat and you might find a food to avoid.

My husband lost 45 pounds through Fasting and has kept it off. This method works. Give it more time.

Talk to us, Hayley — how is it going for you?