The FastDay Forum

Well, actually, 1lb under.... .
Living proof that 5:2 works - one of a crowd, of course!!
Very happy. Didn't think I'd ever be even reasonably slim again - was busting out of size 18-20.
Am going to set a new target now, 11st, and I know I can get there, that's the difference!
Keep going folks!!

Fantastic Moira, well done!

Excellent result! So good you posted twice! Twice the congratulations! Whoop, whoop! Well done :0)

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Fantastic! Congrats!

Well done that's terrific news!

Congratulations!! That is awesome!! I like your point about it being a wobbly line, but going steadily down - so true for many of us and a good reminder to keep focused on that!

Question since I'm new here - do you calorie count on your feast days? Also, do you take the 500 calories on your fast days, or less?

Just goal? Hat trick and in only one half!!!
Big congratulations!!!

Any tips to share?

Well done to you and good luck with your new target

Thanks folks - it's a good feeling.

Sifrina, I started to count cals on feast/feed days when I hit a plateau. (I use Myfitnesspal.com). I seem to keep within 1500-2000 fairly easily now but do sometimes go over the 2000. If that happens I don't worry about it and it seems to be easier to cut back accordingly on other days.
In the long term I intend to not count calories on non-fast days and think that I already eat in a more intelligent way since taking up 5:2 and hope to be able to keep within the WOE.
I have 500 cals on fast days, never go under, occasionally go to 510 but again don't worry about it.

TML13, I don't think I do anything anyone else doesn't do.
Keep busy, I suppose, it's certainly easier to fast if you do...
Although, beginning to think that no breakfast, weeny lunch of Miso soup & apple and a bigger dinner is the best way to do it.

Well done! Its so inspiring to hear a success story when you're struggling through a fast day.

Sifrina, TML13, I tell a lie - I also looked at my general exercise levels (without going to the gym) and I think I have managed to become a bit more active all round. So I guess that helps too and might be considered a tip - up the activity!
Something like myfitnesspal.com helps with this too.

I admire you for losing weight while living in London, it's so full of temptations!!!

Woohoo well done Moira

Well done on reaching you're first goal and good luck on getting to the next one

What a loser! Well done