SW convert?

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rainbowjo87

7:07 am
3 Jul 14
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Hi, I’m new to this after 2years on SW and a loss of over 4 stone with another 3 to go, my weight loss and interest in the SW way has waned so I decided to try something new.
Does anyone have any helpful hints or tips?
and are there any other ex SW converts out there?

Thanks Jo

simcoeluv

7:32 am
3 Jul 14
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Hi rainbow and welcome:

The way 5:2 works is you go to bed, get up, eat 500 or fewer calories during your waking hours, go to bed, get up and eat to your TDEE or less – twice a week. On all 7 days of the week you can eat foods you want to eat – there are no forbidden foods, or foods you have to eat. For the first month or so focus on doing your diet days correctly (500 calories or less) and most everything else will fall into place.

Here is what TDEE means: http://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/tdee-for-the-curious-or-why-dont-i-lose-weight-faster/

And here are some tips for beginners: http://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/warnings-to-newbies/

Good Luck!

Lyndylou

11:27 am
3 Jul 14
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Hi, I too am a SW converter. I have been following the SW plan for 2 years off & on. I have reached a point where I need to try something to new to motivate myself, so I have started my 5:2 journey. I have almost completed my first week & had my 2nd fast day yesterday. I have found the plan quite easy & found I am enjoying my food a lot more. On my non-fasting days I am basically following the SW plan, force of habit more than anything, but not feeling restricted. Hopefully the 5:2 will work for me in the long run & for you too!

Good luck