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Don't know if anyone remember me, but several years ago I managed to loose 17kg and then it all went to hell due to the death of my BFF and my two Ridgeback gals over a period of 9 month. I simply didn't have it in me to fast and much of the weight loss crawled back. Tried LCHF and lost 9kg (while The DH lost 17>) but after a year I couldn't take it anymore and the weight crept back. And there it have sat and hated everything I saw in the mirror. Then last week I talked with a dear friend and she told me about her imense weight loss, not with 5:2 but counting calories and working out. And I had this bulb moment, if she could do it so I can. So far three fast days (including this) and even though I'm having severe hunger Pais, I have persevered. And me and my dogs (JRT) have started with doing powerwalks instead of the slovenly ones. You know, with two males it has been pit stop every 5-10 meters LOL..

Do I have a goal? The end one is to loose 20kg (much needed) and 10kg over the next 4-5. This time I swear I will persevere

Good on you for returning to your goal.

Hi Wolfie,

I remember you. I have a similar story - got a bit depressed and let the weight creep back up. Thankfully not all the way back to where it was, but over half. I was still sort of fasting the whole time, but my off days must have been seriously out of control. I also stopped weighing myself. (I worry about scales being triggers for disordered eating, and I have a tendency to get overly depressed about a number I don't like).

Finally this summer, something clicked, I hopped back on the scales and redoubled my efforts. I'm not as strict on low cal days as I was the first time around, but I'm pretty good. And I think because I know I'll be stepping on the scales soon (once a week), I've reigned in non-fast days. Anyway... So far in 8 weeks I've lost 4kg, which is fine with me. It's slower than before, but maybe that's a good thing.

Hope all is well

Finally this summer, something clicked, I hopped back on the scales and redoubled my efforts. I'm not as strict on low cal days as I was the first time around, but I'm pretty good. And I think because I know I'll be stepping on the scales soon (once a week), I've reigned in non-fast days. Anyway... So far in 8 weeks I've lost 4kg, which is fine with me. It's slower than before, but maybe that's a good thing.

I've lost just over 10kg now, though it is definitely slower than the first time around. I'm not so bothered about that, though I'm still not quite under the overweight BMI line which is bugging me a bit. I plan to just keep at it, with my not so strict fasts together with reigned in non-fast days. It feels sustainable.