Probably his TDEE was higher than the 2400 average plus he had never dieted before plus not all that weight was fat...
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Hi Kencc,
Watch the horizon program carefully again, particularly the 5 minutes or so towards the end when he tries the "5:2". He went on holiday and walked the Trans Penine Way. During this period he was shown having 24 hour fasts...
Really he was doing the TPW-diet. My opinion is that this accounts for a very significant chunk of the "over a stone in 5 weeks" that he reports losing.
My own experience is that a weeks solid walking (say in the Lake District) and you can easily loose 1/2 stone or more whilst doing a "7:0" and drinking gallons of real ale every night
I personally believe that there was more than a wee bit of "slight of hand" in going on a walking holiday in the middle of the 5-week 5:2 fast test.
As you've reasoned, the maths shows around about 1 lb a week weight loss from the calorie restriction (+ associated water)... If you check the "Progress tracker", you'll find folks losing around 1 or so on average..
Watch the horizon program carefully again, particularly the 5 minutes or so towards the end when he tries the "5:2". He went on holiday and walked the Trans Penine Way. During this period he was shown having 24 hour fasts...
Really he was doing the TPW-diet. My opinion is that this accounts for a very significant chunk of the "over a stone in 5 weeks" that he reports losing.
My own experience is that a weeks solid walking (say in the Lake District) and you can easily loose 1/2 stone or more whilst doing a "7:0" and drinking gallons of real ale every night
I personally believe that there was more than a wee bit of "slight of hand" in going on a walking holiday in the middle of the 5-week 5:2 fast test.
As you've reasoned, the maths shows around about 1 lb a week weight loss from the calorie restriction (+ associated water)... If you check the "Progress tracker", you'll find folks losing around 1 or so on average..
Hi Kencc,
Agreed.
"Interesting that in the book, Dr M says he lost 19lbs in 3 months "
Yes this appear a more sensible (to me) long term, sustainable approach. Sustainability over the long term is key for me personally.
"It appears as well as following 5:2 he's taken this advice and may have upped his daily activity level by what may be a considerable amount ... perhaps additional burning calories equivalent to a 1lb weekly weight loss?"
Personally, I've found the need lately to consciously increase exercise (daily walking) and monitor or at least keep a very close eye on calories consumed during the course of the Feed days throughout the week and I also did a week of 4:3 recently...
The bottom line is my BMI is 35+ so in a very different territory from Dr M and Ms Spencer at their starting points. I think this needs to be taken into account when planning and working up a 5:2 strategy.
I note that of late Dr M is on 6:1 for maintenance. I'm wondering whether there's a strategy to consider of following 4:3 > 5:2 > 6:1 depending on initial BMI levels?
Agreed.
"Interesting that in the book, Dr M says he lost 19lbs in 3 months "
Yes this appear a more sensible (to me) long term, sustainable approach. Sustainability over the long term is key for me personally.
"It appears as well as following 5:2 he's taken this advice and may have upped his daily activity level by what may be a considerable amount ... perhaps additional burning calories equivalent to a 1lb weekly weight loss?"
Personally, I've found the need lately to consciously increase exercise (daily walking) and monitor or at least keep a very close eye on calories consumed during the course of the Feed days throughout the week and I also did a week of 4:3 recently...
The bottom line is my BMI is 35+ so in a very different territory from Dr M and Ms Spencer at their starting points. I think this needs to be taken into account when planning and working up a 5:2 strategy.
I note that of late Dr M is on 6:1 for maintenance. I'm wondering whether there's a strategy to consider of following 4:3 > 5:2 > 6:1 depending on initial BMI levels?
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