The FastDay Forum

Hi all

I am new to the 5:2 diet and have just completed by first week! Lost 4.5lbs which I was chuffed with and actually managed the hunger really well.

The only downside is the headaches I have been getting. For my first two fasts I got headache at end of the fast day and would wake up on start of feast day with headache. I have kept up the water intake, and have been passing urine loads so not dyhrated...

Yesterday was my third fast day and I got the usual dull ache headache around 9pm. All ok really until this afternoon, and now headache is really bad. Making me feel sick and dizzy. I am obv not fasting today and have eaten a fair amount today, so not sure why I still have a headache?

Any suggestions / advice pls?! I really want to continue on fast diet but can't bear these headaches :0(

Hi babybell

I also suffer from these headaches I got them so badly the last time I tried this diet I had to stop, I have also been getting them this time aswell on fasting and non fasting days also slight dizziness aswell maybe it's just your body's way of adjusting but Im going to see how things go with mine and If they don't get any better Im going to have to stop I think also I have not lost any weight and im on my second week well done with your weight loss sorry could not be of much help with the headaches though!

Kazzy xx

Hi Kazzy

Thank you for your reply!

I'm sorry that you have been suffering with these headaches also.

Interestingly, I have just eaten a bag of peanut m&m's and my headache has completely disappeared!!

Maybe its being caused by low blood sugar?!

Its strange as I have eaten cheese / ham toastie with large latte for breakie - cheese sandwich and crips for lunch and also a donut mid morning!!

You would think that that would be more than enough after a fast day - but maybe not!

xxx

Hi

I like the idea of eating M&Ms as a headache remedy Lol I like your thinking,maybe it is caused by low blood sugar levels perhaps I will have to increase mine after a fasting day as I don't have a lot of sugar. Well im off to the shops now for my choccy fill
good luck Kazzy xx