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20 Feb 2014, 06:45
Second week on 5:1
19 Feb 2014, 19:50
Second week on 5:1
by RunningOlsen on 19 Feb 2014, 19:50
For anyone interested, and my own memory!
I'm quite surprised how well 5:1 works out for me this time. When I say this time, I mean I've played with the concept a few times, but the previous fast days didn't give the boost I'm getting now.
So what's different?
First of all I've been around paleo for a while, but been bad at keeping it straight. The thing is, we love bread at home. While cutting away potatoes, rice and whatnot carb in sight, bread was/is the thing we miss most - and the downfall of previous attempts to get rid of some 10-15 kilos too much. While others could eat a lot of cream, eggs and bacon and still lose weight, I couldn't, and then gave up being consistent.
This time 5:2 has given results right away, in kilos lost and in general "lightness". So these are the "rules" that work now:
1. On eat days, don't feel guilty, EAT!
2. On eat days, do not binge either.
3. Skip carbs, go for vegetables and the good fats. (Eat better stuff)
4. On fast days, skip breakfast (to make the fast approx. 18 hours)
5. Did I sweat today? Do some exercise every day, however little.
6. Combine aerobics and HIT (Strength training) through the week
7. Combine "hunger = results" in the brain. When I feel hungry (the fast day pang) I get excited: Yay! This is working.
I weigh in almost every day because it keeps me on track, but I only put in the log if it's lower than last time.
Best
Olsen