Well done to all who have lost this week I think a big pat on the back is needed to one and all:) Welcome too to kirsty another newcomer and good luck in your weight loss and good health journey.

Well I’ve had a blowout today – treated myself to meal deal lunch (sarnie, crisps drink) and also chocolate, whoops! I like to have 1 blowout day then tomorrow and Sunday I’ll be very careful and make sure I eat under my TDEE.

Have a great evening and weekend everyone x

That’s annoying! Only half of what I typed has posted! Karen, your meal deal and chocolate sounds lovely! I’m going to have a pudding after my tea tomorrow, so I’m looking forward to that. And happy birthday, ThriveAlive. Your weekend sounds like it’s going to be great!

Hmm?? Only half my post came up there i went on to say that i have stayed well below my TDEE aswell and that i dont drink wine have never liked it but if i did i would def be having a glass with you ladies tonight:) enjoy and be proudof how well we are all doing xx

Congratulatioms to everyone! I find reading your posts inspiring especially when I see how well you are doing on your weigh ins! I have yet to weigh myself as I was due on yesterday and due to water retention I always weigh a little more before my period so I didn’t want to be disappointed!
Went out for a meal last night and stuck to grilled seafood and salad. However I did have three glasses of wine but mixed with soda and drank water in between so I’m sure I would have had more if I hadn’t done so! It was a feed day so even though I didn’t count calories precisely I was still well below TDEE.
Couscous well done for such amazing will power this week! Judging by the comments here most of us are in a similar situation as you and it’s a pleasure to be your fellow faster! You’ve done it once before so know how it all works for you.
Nice to see Spain is added to our map! Where is everyone else from?
Hoping you all have a great weekend.
Hoping you all

Once again only half my post came up wonder why its doing that

Hi everyone, I’m also new to this. My first fast day was Monday and second Wednesday, I was a bit apprehensive as I thought it was going to be hard going without food but it wasn’t 🙂 weighed in today and I’ve lost 5lbs! I can’t believe how easy this and wondering why I didn’t start earlier.

Hi everyone. I hope you dont mind me joining you? I started the 5:2 on 4th Jan and have just weighed in for the first time to find that I have lost 6lb. Really chuffed

Wow, Rhiannonn! Running in this weather shows dedication! I love ratatouille too. In fact I’ve just had some for lunch with grated Parmesan cheese, since it’s not a fast day – yum! I was planning to have stewed plums with cream for dessert, but I was too full and didn’t fancy it any more. What’s happened to me? I’ve always been dessert queen! I continue to be utterly amazed by what a couple of fast days can do to my system. In the past when I have “banned” certain foods from my diet, I’ve wanted them all the more, but since nothing is forbidden now I’m not craving anything. I’m definitely satisfied with smaller portions too. Hooray for the Fast Diet!

Where about’s in Yorkshire are you from, Rhiannonn? I live in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. My brother lives in Rotherhithe, London.

Well done on refusing the pudd Maria 🙂 It sounds like your body is getting used to not needing as much food.

Well my tummy pains are not as bad but still not much appetite, only had 2 slices of toast and a wee bit of cheese and camomile tea and a couple of cups of coffee to drink. Feel very washed out and tired tbh so had a little nap and just lounged around all day. Going to try poached egg on toast for tea and hope my tummy doesn’t react.
You’re doing really well Jan, I always find sorting out menus in advance works best for me too. I’m going to be well under TDEE today so hopefully I’ll undo the 1.5 lb I put on overnight 🙂

Maria – thanks, was very hard to not roll over and turn the alarm off but I did it! I’m originally from Hull but now in Walthamstow, East London. I’m on a feed day today but I’ve been out and about most of the day shopping and running errands and I’ve just got home and realised I haven’t eaten since breakfast! Normally I would have been ravenous and had to eat whilst out but I didn’t even notice. I’ll really enjoy dinner now.

Welcome GC you’ve only got a little bit to lose like me. It can be done but might take a little longer but if you stick with it you’ll get there in the end. Good luck x

Well its Sat night and since im at home in my pjs and my little boy is in bed i have treated myself to a bag of maltesers they where yummy and have ate healthily all day so still well below my TDEE

Well it’s weigh in day. Down 3lbs according to my scales. I totally blew my TDEE (is that correct?) over the weekend, so I’m amazed that I’ve lost anything. Got to get to grips with being sensible at the weekend otherwise I can see my weight creeping up again. Was anybody else ‘naughty ‘ over the weekend?

Morning. Happy Monday. I am fasting today. Woke up starving but had a juice for breakfast so hoping Ill be ok. Best of luck everyone!

Well everyone week 2.third fast today was good over the weekend feeling really positive. Congrats to you all on your first week weight lose im dying to weigh myself but plan ro wait 4 weeks before i do. Stay strong today everyone we can do this and remember you are all fabulous xx

Good-morning everyone. Good to hear everyone’s stories and efforts from over the weekend. I fasted yesterday (Sunday) not something I would normally contemplate but I have a work dinner this evening and really don’t want to undo the 5lbs weigh loss achieved so far.
I agree with many of you that the best way to succeed is to plan your menus ahead and try and have food that is tasty and quick to prepare. Eggs are on my shopping list this week – they are low calorie, cheap and can be prepared quickly – scrambled, boiled or made into am omelette with lots of veg! Also very nutritious and filling.
Sparkling water also making an appearance – as somehow it seems more filling than normal.
What great food ideas does everyone else have?

Hello everyone, I hope I can join here too. This thread is really good, lots of lovely people. I am starting this week and Tue and Thur will be my fasting day. 🙂 And Friday my weigh-in day.
I am now 68Kg and would like to be down to 52Kg (I am very short, haha) That would be 35lbs to go. 38 years old and two little boys.
I have no specific target as to when I wanted to reach my target but is hoping for a steady 1-2lbs lost a week.

BTW, live in Denmark. New pin on the map. 🙂

Gerry 🙂

Hi Everyone,
I started this last Wednesday on a whim, I found and read the site Tuesday night and started the next day. I’ve had a read through this thread and it seems everyone is doing really well and supporting each other.
I’ll add another pin to the map as I’m in Cyprus. Originally from Yorkshire.
Loose Jeans I will agree with you on Dukan, I lost 4 stone for my wedding in 2011 but most (thankfully not all) has gone back on. I have between 65 and 80 pounds to lose to get back to a healthy weight I’m happy with.
This time it has to work, my husband and I would like to start a family but closing fast on my mid-30s and being very overweight is not an ideal situation.
I’ve been overweight for the last 10 years or so, so I’ll see how things go as to whether I go for the full 80lbs or not.

Everyone seems to be doing really well and I hope you all keep it up and reach your targets. Happy trails

Newbie starting today 41 have a holiday booked in 12 weeks. Need to do something hit 40 and would like to get back to my 10 1/2 stone weight currently 12 stone not huge but it seems to creep on every year. Feeling hungry not sure how to eat during the day. whether to save it for dinner time or like today I have had bowl of cerial and a 63 calorie cup of soup.
Plan to get on cross trainer later, evenings are my worst. good luck every one else starting today.

Hello all! I’m Whitney and new here. I’m from the states and mom to a beautiful son. I’ve been reading this forum for motivation and finally decided to join after getting my own results. I’ve struggled with my weight for years and at 24 years old I’ve had issues with an under active thyroid and pcos which have made weight loss a bit more difficult. For those reasons I decided to alternate days instead of 5:2, I hope you all won’t mind me being here considering that. I started last Tuesday and I’ve managed to lose 3lbs as of Saturday which I know is water weight but none the less I’m motivated! I do want to make this a way of life since I have always done harsh diets in the past and quickly gained it back. I enjoy reading all of your success stories and hope to contribute some of mine as well!

Welcome to our newcomers. I agree it can be very hard to get through a fast day, best of all is to steer clear of food and temptation and keep as occupied as you can. Hunger pangs do pass – if I am really struggling I make a cup of tea – with the smallest dash of milk. Everyone finds their own pattern – I am happy to forget breakfast and eat my first food at lunchtime, then have an early supper – bath and early bed, to make the day as short as possible!! Don’t forget tomorrow comes along pretty quickly.
This week I am fasting on Tuesday and Thursday and do my weekly weigh in on Saturday morning.
Keep up the good work – the results will be worth it.

Same thing happened to me Julie are you using emojies?? I am so used to putting smiley faces onmy txts and things i do it by habit but noticed on this my message would only post up until i used an emojie so i stopped ans its working fine now