Hello everyone: I have just completed my 4th fast day, ie I’ve been on the 5:2 for 2 weeks now, and for the last week have had considerable water retention which simply won’t go. It is not down to the “usual feminine reasons” (!) and the only thing I can think of is it being a side-effect of the fasting days (though it stays on on normal days too). So somewhat bemusingly, I am 2lb heavier than when I started (and have not been “over doing it” on non-fast days.)which even I can’t normally gain in that time period even when eating “normally.”
Has anyone else had this side-effect?Am going out in search of a diuretic tomorrow to try & help, but do not relish the prospect of having this as a permanent side-effect of the system.
Help! Any similar experiences and advice?