The FastDay Forum

Good evening everyone. this is my first post as I have decided to give the 5:2 another go. I attempted it in Sept 13 and was doing great and was really quite impressed with the results and how (relatively) easy it was! but alas a family berevement placed my energies elsewhere. But here goes, am attempting it again for a second time and in light of the fact that I am due to complete my BSc(HONS)degree later this year (after 4 years of study Phew ) I am all in for a new start to life and an all improved me! (hence the username).
After looking through some posts everyone seems very friendly and supportive and this maybe just what I need to try and sustain the 5:2 for life.
So hello everyone hope to have many chats with many of you over the coming years. My first question though...what is a half fast??

Hi and welcome.
I think you may mean 16/8 - 16 hours without food and an 8 hour eating window. In effect, eating midday till 8pm and nothing the rest of the time.
We're a friendly bunch and some people are very knowledgeable (not me) and post very erudite things.
Jump in and take part and good luck.

Oh I see thanks for enlightening me PennyForthem. I started fasting today and consumed all my calories between 12 midday and 5 oclock so i'm not sure how well I will do this evening. Currently sipping on peppermint tea (didn't think I liked herbal teas until I tried this one) and working on assignments so fingers crossed I can make it to bed time. It seems the 5:2 is working well for you.

[carorees]

Or some people fast all day (no cals) and then eat normally in the evening fire a half fast. Useful on a day when you're going out for a big dinner/social occasion!

Oh right that would be useful, I'm sure I shall get my head around all this eventually. Thanks for the reply.

Hello and welcome back to this WOL. Very best of luck x

Hi @newlifestartshere and Wellcome
Good luck with your restart and let us all know how its going for you. Caroline beat me to it half fast or semi fast it comes in very handy when eating out a lot as i do i dont eat all day then eat + drink anything i want knowing i will be within my TDEE.
Well iv'e got away with it so far at least time will tell

Welcome from me too. Persistence pays. Good luck

Thank you all very much. Struggling a bit this evening. But I'm determined.

Hi and welcome (again):

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Good Luck!

Hiya x
Welcome,sorry to hear about your recent bereavement x
Sounds like you have a busy time ahead..busy is good when fasting,takes yr mind off food!
Good luck on your journey x!

[janeg]

Hello and welcome newlifestartshere
good luck with getting back onto the 5:2 train- not an express! and good luck with your studies