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I've done it! First target reached!
After having a hysterectomy five years ago (for a strangely named 'borderline' tumour) my world has now changed for the better, and at last I am beginning to feel better about myself. I had got into a mindset of thinking that I should be allowed treats all the time, because I deserved it! Hmm, that way lies a slow road to flab and even though I joined a gym four years ago, the weight carried on going up, so I knew that exercise wasn't the answer for me.
Now I feel in control- I work in the garden for hours (weather permitting!!) and if I go to the gym or go for a brisk walk (by the sea) I feel pleased without the guilt that I ought to be doing it every day- in fact I don't do either more than once a fortnight. I know that it is 5:2 that has enabled this. As my TDEE is quite low I have used MFP to get a feel for calories (never counted before), and keep to 400/500 on two 'fast' days, a bit under TDEE on three days and splash out at the weekend. I'm also very interested in the other health benefits of fasting, so am hoping that I can sustain this WOE...
I've just set my new target, good luck everyone.

Congratulations on reaching your first target and so glad to hear you're feeling better about yourself. xx

Wonderful to hear Golarne! Thank you for making a positive post about 5:2 to even out the balance on the forum a little!

The best of luck with your new target!

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Excellant! Your post is very inspiring and up-beat!

Very inspirational

Thank you @ad123

I noticed your post today, and it made me re-read what I had written in June. As I am fasting today for the first time in a couple of weeks and was feeling a bit low, it has lifted my spirits again and I WILL keep going!!
Good luck to everyone who struggles a bit at times. We're in it together!

Lovely post and well done Golarne!

Am sure you will reach that target

Great! Thanks for the inspiration for everyone who is sharing this journey with you. Such a big family now!