What does success look like?!

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jospeirs

3:29 pm
2 Sep 13
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I started the 5:2 at the beginning of May and have lost about 23lbs so far (started at 11st 2lbs and now at 9st 6lbs)not to mention almost three feet (33inches) from my combined circumference. I have found this the easiest, simplest, most enjoyable way of losing weight. It is the most successful eating plan that I’ve ever embarked on and I have tried to inspire others to try this way of eating/living. Some have tried and failed and I don’t understand why!

I have 6lbs to go to my target weight. Although that’s an amended target weight (first target was 9st 7lbs, but the closer I got the more I felt driven to revise it down). I am just a bit scared about maintenance. I am scared about getting to my target because I don’t think I’ll want to stop. The truth is I enjoy my fasts. I actually look forward to them, particularly Monday’s as it’s a bit of a mini detox after the weekend where I am quite easy on myself.

Does anyone have any similar tales, fears or words of wisdom to impart? I think part of the problem is, that after so many failed ‘diet’ and exercise plans I have absolutely no idea what success is for me!

thanks

Jo

fast for life

3:52 pm
2 Sep 13
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hi Jo well done on your great results,
the great thing is you wont have to give up that monday fast as its recommended to go to the 6 1 plan once target has been reached, some find if weight starts to creep back up they just add another fast a couple of times a month,
maybe when you do reach target try to maintain that for a month and see how you feel after?
also if you still want to do the 5 2 plan just up your intake on your off days, its a win win xx

StephB

4:00 pm
2 Sep 13
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Well put, fast for life! And well done to you, Jo, you’ve done so well! You must be over the moon!