Thanks for the tip Kirsty. I was using emoticons so I’ll try again without them. I was just going to say that tomorrow is my first fast day of week 2. I found week 1 fairly easy but that may have been the novelty factor which could be missing next week! I managed not to eat until 2ish and then ate some porridge with almond milk. I also measure out 100ml of milk (17 cals) to use in my drinks and when that has gone I drink green tea and diet coke. Mushroom omelettes and salad are my usual tea with plums or strawberries and that leaves enough cals for a packet of French fries in the evening when I get the nibbles! Reading all your posts has been really helpful so far and its great to read the success stories. I lost 6lb in the first week which I was so pleased about but I have got a long way still to go. Good luck everyone.

Well done to everyone on week one completed! It will take a few more weeks before I can say I’ve got the hang of this and it has now become a habit. I started last June and gave up within a couple of weeks so this time I’m focused. Good start last week , lost 3lbs, but oopsy it all went on again as I ate what I wanted to for the rest of the time.So …. Starting again today and stuck to 500 and I will stay within the healthy range on non fast days.

Just one question, can you eat carbs within the calorie allowance on fast days or is it better to stay clear of them?

I’m in Ireland

Hi All!

Thank you for the birthday wishes! It was a wonderful weekend–but I drank way to much wine when wine tasting and ate way too much, but it was a good birthday! Today I am back for my fast.

Nicky08–I was down 2.6lbs (about 1kg? I think) and now I am back up half a pound from my original starting weight! 🙁 But I probably should not have weighed myself after a weekend of indulgence… I have set my new weigh in day to Fridays–Mondays are WAY too discouraging! I might move to a 4:3 but I am doing things one step at a time… Next step is to actually get my a$$ to the gym!

This is a great group–very encouraging! I want to lose at least 20-30lbs in the next 6 months, so I may have to step it up!!!

I am in Southern California. 🙂

Hi lusherx and welcome:

Can’t answer. Weight loss is a long term project, not short term exercise. You can gain or lose two or more pounds a day regardless of whether you eat a lot or none at all.

Here are some tips: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/. Number 4 will explain the math.

Good Luck!

Thanks Simcoeluv! & thank you miss hickey, it’s nice to have someone who is the same age! I will weigh myself on Wednesday then. I’m really hoping to get down to 10 stone xx

First weigh in – yo! 3lbs down and 15 to go! An inch off the waist (ok water so what) so that is a grand inducement to persevere!!! Well appreciated a cheese(chose leerdammer as hopefully better) with heaps of rocket in a ciabatta roll on Sunday! Oh it tasted so good and well deserved after a day of housework ( more like winter grime clean!). But other than that have been good on non fast days as well as the Monday n Thursday! Still dry too…… But that is wavering – but reading this blog means I am not th only one!
Well done one and all and good luck everyone. Oh happy days ho ho!

Hi all – hope we are all well this morning.

Yesterday’s fast went well – managed to sustain myself on water and herbal teas all day. I made a bolognase sauce with tinned chopped tomatoes (80 cal per can) lean mince (458 for the whole pack), garlic, mushrooms, and pepper. It made 3 servings, so I had a third of it – I served it with a handful of slim pasta (20 calories) and a side of broccoli – not sure about the calories but can’t have been more than about 40/50. Then I had an Options Hot Chocolate and a small celebrations Mars chocolate. I also cracked at about 10pm just before bed and had a water biscuit with a bit of low fat soft cheese which I was disappointed in myself for, but overall it was ok I think.

Weighed myself again this morning and despite having eaten whatever I wanted this weekend, (albeit I did work out twice for an hour each time) I am down another pound. Takes my total loss to 4lb which is very pleasing and hope I manage to keep it up.

I am not fasting today but will going to the gym and fasting on Wednesday.

Good luck to those fasting today, we can do this!

well done little dragon!

Im doing good so far Littledragon. Im on my second week. Three fasts down. Found last one the hardest for someone reason!

I am not weighing myself at the moment. Might leave it a month. I am feel much less bloated and more energy.

I have a holiday booked for June so hoping to be slimmer by then. Have a good bit to lose though

I havnt weighed myself either Yvonne. I didbefore i started and im waiting a month before i do. Well done Little Dragon on your lose. Love hearing how well everyone is doing

Im off to France to a campsite with the family. I cant wait now as we have never been abroad as a family!! Its something to look forward to for sure.

Oh good Kirsty I wasn’t sure if I was making the right decision but I know sometimes in the past if I didn’t lose one week I would fall of the wagon totally.

I live in Ireland btw 🙂

Yvonne have a wonderful time camping in France, definitely something to pitch your weight loss to (excuse the pun, haha).

You guys are definitely right to not weigh until the end of the month. The only reason I am doing this is because I want to track things every few days – I am hoping for a good loss in the first few weeks then expecting it to slow down a lot later on.

I did quite well on the fasting diet last year but ended up becoming despondent because i plateaued and didn’t lose anything for ages, then the pounds crept back on and I sort of though well what the heck and started eating everything in November and December and I was almost back up to my starting weight. Keeping an eye on things helps me stay on track. I had considered 4:3 but 5:2 I did it once last year and struggled, so I don’t think I will do it this year. 2 days of fasting is enough for me.

I would like to be able to not focus so heavily on the number on the scales but having dieted on and off for years I am very attached!! It doesnt help that we keep a set in the office…we’re up and down on them all day, everyday. I know thats probably extreme but I feel, like Little Dragon, more able to keep a track and eye on things weighing at least every couple of days.
I’m from Ireland too- Donegal, where it is snowing today!

LoLo Mo im up North near Belfast had a bit of snow today but not heavy. Altho its supposed to snow during the night so might be heavier i hope not i hate snow

Thanks guys! I had my 3rd Fast Day yesterday and I can’t seem to kick the exhaustion!!! Hopefully I can get used to it soon.

My sleep has definitely been disturbed. I am taking a bit longer to fall asleep and am waking up intermittently during the night and earlier generally. I’m hoping that if I add in some exercise (I try to do as little as possible at the minute becuase I can’t stand it!) I may find it helps a bit.

Hi, I’ve also notice a difference in sleep. I tend to sleep better on a fast day, than a normal day. I’m on my 2nd fast day this week and I’m thinking about fasting on Friday as well as I’m going out both Saturday and Sunday. I still can’t believe after a little struggle last week how easy this diet is. It helps massively with everyone’s support in the forum 😉

Hello everyone can you believe its the middle of week 2. 4th fast tomorow 🙂 i havnt eaten today yet have been super busy and just now grabbing a quick coffee. A few things i have noticed is my appetite has gone down loads since starting this. I get some tummy pains on eat days which is strange and get very bloated after i eat but i put this down to my tummy shrinking hopefully. I havnt had no trouble sleeping at all but i find im always freezing especially on fast days. The positives so far is i have heaps more energy im feeling happier always in a good mood which is great. Havnt weighed yet but some of my clothes had got a bit tight after christmas a blouse that i loved was gaping at the buttons but not anymore its fits again so im chuffed.

Hi Kirstya86, I know what you mean about being freezing. It’s already very cold here in Cyprus (coldest it’s been for 10 years) and I am wearing gloves while I write because I can’t maintain any heat on a fast day. They say that being colder helps you to stay slim but I can’t function when I’m cold, that’s why we moved here.

I’m fasting today too but am doing fine food wise (aided by fact I had root canal treatment this morning!!). Have just had plenty of water and some soup when I get in.
Kirsty I agree about apetite decrease. I had my Lorraine’s turkey chilli and cauliflower rice (minging by the way) last night and was stuffed after it. It was only a small portion too. Am very pleased with this development as I am usually a greedy eater.

Has anyone been watching Horizon the last couple of nights- ‘What Diet is Right For You’ programme. It’s very interesting and a group of dieters (named Constant Cravers) have been put on 5:2 by the experts. Will be watching again to see how they all get on.

Hi Yvonnek07

I think I would find restricting carbs a bit too much. Although I rarely would eat bread (maybe one slice a week on average) and I don’t like potatoes, I love, love, love rice and pasta. Have switched to brown varieties in recent years but definitely would miss them if I gave them up. I think maybe the people on the show are off them to speed up the weight loss but I can’t see how it would be sustainable for most of them in the long run.

Hi lolomo ok that’s great! I don’t eat white bread really either but I eat basmati rice and pasta. Just wondered if I had missed something. Thanks 🙂

I love Broadchurch Little Dragon great show 🙂 i havnt seen the documentary il maybe watch them on catchup. I dont eat carbs on fast days but thats just my choice i enjoy them on other days tho. Thats whats great about 5:2 as long as im within my TDEE carbs are fine but i do eat a lot less than before.