The FastDay Forum

Hi everyone!

New to this forum but not new to 5:2, been doing it for the past 9-10 weeks or so and seeing amazing results!

Also, sorry for the title, I wanted to keep it vague for the squeamish yet topical enough so you know what you're clicking into

28 year old female, overweight by about 15 pounds, started a new healthier lifestyle some time ago and introduced 5:2 9-10 weeks ago, along with a new exercise routine.

Periods have always been like clockwork, to the hour I'd know when I was due. However last month my period was 6 days late and this month it was four days early!

Do you think this might have something to do with the fasting? Would be interested to hear your thoughts!

Laura

[carieoates]

Haven't the foggiest,but I know a woman who might @carorees, I don't get them had it all out. Yipeeeee

[carorees]

Here I am!

Yes, weight loss (rather than fasting particularly) can cause problems with hormone changes because oestrogen is a hormone that is stored in fat cells and as they release their fat so too is the oestrogen. There is a thread about it with more information: post79504.html

Here I am!

Yes, weight loss (rather than fasting particularly) can cause problems with hormone changes because oestrogen is a hormone that is stored in fat cells and as they release their fat so too is the oestrogen. There is a thread about it with more information: post79504.html

That's a really interesting post, but I guess it's more aimed at women whose periods worsen/get heavier when fasting than the periods suddenly becoming irregular. I might mention it to my GP next time I'm in with her but no doubt she'll strongly advise against 5:2...

Thanks a million for your help!