Hi Slimbo, it would be good to keep this going as there’s been useful advice and comments for those who are a bit older and want to stick around as healthily as possible for as long as they can.
I’m trying not to resort to the ‘uwinding’ glass of wine when I get in from each day at the exhibition. Its exhasting as I’m chatting to people and painting at the same time and have to be here all day…. But so far ok just a couple of lapses and feel more in control again today. I’m missing my daily walk or my running but hopefully will pick it all up when we finish the exhibition next Tue.

Cyberjack – Sorry about the late reply. Yesterday was a non tech day. I burned a few calories getting the allotment ready for the new season! Konjac noodles, they are also known in this country as slim pasta, barebaked noodles, etc. People either like them or hate them and as Serendipity said they are quite bland. I find that combined with strong flavours they help get over those miserable days when nothing but a stodgy plate will do. You can get them from Amazon, although there is a very good offer at the moment at Holland and Barrett (buy a 200gr pack for £2.59 and get the second pack for a penny.). Whatever the scales show, tomorrow is another day…

Serendipity – Congrats on your six pounds. How do you find the aqua sessions? I really love mine, the water helps me tremendously in doing some movements which would be impossible for me on dry land.

Sherjoy – Best of luck with your sugar issues. When I started the Fast 800, I recall how I thought I might be able to cope with 5:2. Never envisaged how manageable it was going to be, so much so that the following week I went on it full time. For me, the key was to plan carefully and balance the contents of the meals. Low calories thick vegetable soups became routine lunch. But also I ensured to be able to have 1 square of Lindt 70% chocolate as dessert with my coffee every evening, and 1 ‘pretend stodgy’ meal a week. These treats, all accounted for, have enabled me to be fairly good. Mind you reading other people’s entries also helped a lot, the knowledge that someone else is experiencing the same things as us is very therapeutic: gone is the feeling of isolation.

Great news Slimbo – Congratulations!
Happy Easter everybody.

How does one gain the high percentage of protein daily 60g at least? I don’t seem to eat the recommended high proportion. Am I misunderstanding what I read? ( page 92)

I have a great recipe…lots of calories, only one a week I reckon
Oven:180
Prep large oven tray with non stick baking paper
Melt together in large pan, stirring on low heat
8oz marg or butter
2 tbsp golden syruo
9oz soft dark brown sugar
Off heat
Add 1teasp vanilla essence
Stir 1lb rolled oats
Press into tin flatten, Bake 20 mins but watch as they’ll burn if you look away
Cut into rectangles whilst still warm or they’ll shatter all over the kitchen. Freeze in batches. Cut into 32 = 132 calories 😳

Yep time to regroup. I was a Weightwatcher for 40 years did all their plans, always lost weight but usually regained about 8lbs. It’s great to try a new plan. Buy the book take a pencil and write notes and stick in post-its. The 800 is really good nutritionally. I love it. Its a bit like Weightwatchers Quick Start but far more scientifically controlled and of course, updated with research. I’m a convert ( so am very zealous) and the lightest and fittest ice been for years.

Thank you cyberjack and Slimbo. I have ordered a copy of the new book. My first fast day is tomorrow, wish me luck!

Well, not a total success. I ate between my 10 – 6 window, with a total of 501 calories. I couldn’t stand the hunger at night though, couldn’t get to sleep so had a snack of apple sauce and 2 slices of low fat swiss cheese, which put me to sleep. Total calories were 665. Not a complete loss, but wondering if I am going to be able to maintain the 10 – 6 window.
Today’s another day, I think I will be able to eat a little below my TDEE.

I just couldn’t manage 500 a day but the Fast800 has worked. I am now struggling with non fast days. I either eat far too much or scrape up to just about 1,000. I am 70, 5’2″ in height and weigh 8st 4lbs. I’m light framed. I worked my bmr as 1,739.1 I think I would put on weight eating that much but maybe I eat more than I realise. I run twice a week, walk as much as I can, do some weights (not much) and do yoga every week. I’m delighted to be the weight I like but am so anxious to relax. I’m doing 5:2 now and trying to keep to proteins as I never used to eat enough of them.

I had an over-the-top eating evening after a stressful day but didn’t eat until 1:00pm today and early this morning went to the gym, did treadmill and weights then an hour of a Hatha yoga class so I’m hoping not to be piling on the adipose. Its because I had a whisky and dry ginger when I got in last night to ‘relax’ 🥃🙄…

Well struggled again with my fast day, total calories 691. I also didn’t do my normal mountain walk, the weather was just too horrible, instead ran errands, and walked to and from my younger son’s place for a total of 45 minutes. Today is a NFD, so I am determined to stick within TDEE!

The Fast800 is far ‘friendlier’ I’ve found than 500. I’m thd lightest I’ve been fir years and now seem to be staying at this weight. Maintenance is difficult though.

Thank you Slimbo, I’ll visit this thread more often and update her! (She doesn’t like technology much LOL)

I accidentally unsubscribed to this thread, think I’ve re-subscribed now. I am still finding non fast days difficult although still the lightest I’ve been for years. If I drink even one glass of alcohol all my planning goes haywire.

Hi, I am in my 60’s, retired, and starting The Fast 800 on Monday. Although the book won’t be published here in the States until December, I know what to do, and I’m In!

I have the revised 5:2 book by Jacqueline Whitehart, which basically explains all the 5:2 changes. But I’m looking forward to receiving Dr. Mosley’s new book as a Christmas gift.

I’m going back to read all the posts now. Thanks for starting this thread!

What are the changes in the Jacqueline Whitehart book? I saw a review that said the only real difference was fasting on non consecutive days. Thanks.

Luckystar, there are several changes in Dr. Mosley’s updated version.

This is how Jacqueline Whitehart captured it, and I think she did a pretty good job. I should add that since I wrote the post, I’ve had the good luck to look through Dr. Mosley’s UK version, and she is spot on:

1. Two fasting days a week, non consecutive ( but Dr. Mosley says they can be back to back – do what works for you.). Fasting days are now 800 calories instead of the old 500. For me personally, that makes all the difference in being able to stick to this.

2. Time restricted fasting along with 5:2. Jacqueline recommends 14 hour overnight fasts, Dr. Mosley gives you other choices in his book.

3. Low carb Mediterranean eating all the time. Jacqueline just advises to minimize junk. I personally do low carb for my blood sugar.

4. Eat 3 healthy meals a day, no snacks. Dr. M talks about minimizing eating episodes in his book, and I agree with him. Here in America, we eat nonstop.

Well, hope this helped a little.

Hi Pixcels. I also like red wine, and always allow enough calories for a glass, so I don’t feel deprived. On the 2 fast days, I don’t have a glass. I use iTrackBites app to track my calories, and I love it. It also gives you options for types of plans, some that coincide with WW. Good luck! If I can stick to this, anyone can!