The FastDay Forum

Hi to everyone on this site. I joined a few weeks ago but wanted to wait to post until I had something to add! I've been stalking around the site every day and find it very encouraging and interesting as there are so many topics and opinions.
I am following the 5:2 on Mondays and Thursdays and finding it quite doable in the main, although I do find Thursdays hard work. After the weekend when you have eaten and drunk well I am very happy to have a day of comparative abstinence - it suits my Scottish upbringing! So far I have lost 7 pounds in 6 weeks and am quite happy with that as I don't have a lot to lose, maybe another 10 or 11 lbs which would get me back to the weight I feel comfortable with. I moved to France two years ago and I'm afraid that has contributed to my putting on weight and gaining a muffin top. (Honestly I don't eat all that much cheese, but I do like the wine!)
The biggest surprise is that although I haven't lost a huge amount of weight, I have lost 2 and a half inches from my waist which is a huge bonus.
This is a brilliant way of eating and really suits me as I don't feel guilty about the odd French lunch or eating with friends and having to say no to the pudding because I am "doing low carb" etc etc.
Good luck to every one and I will keep posting now that I have had the courage to get started.
Many thanks to Carorees and Moogie who always seem to be there to answer a post quickly to someone who is having a wobbly!

[Moogie]

Hi glynis and thanks for such a great first post - sounds like you're doing well and it's nice that you've decided to join in here

Keep us informed of how you get on eh?

Thanks Moogie
I forgot to say that one of the reasons I started this diet was to benefit from the health issues. I have had high blood pressure for some time now and have been told by the doctor to try and get it down or I may have to start taking tablets. I don't want to go down that road so am hoping that 5:2 will help.
I'll keep you posted!

[Moogie]

I hope it helps with your BP, it will be good to see real evidence of health benefits. I'm thinking of asking for some blood tests when I see the doc in the next couple of weeks. I had a load done last summer when I thought something wasn't quite right (turned out to be a virus) and it would be great to have a comparison now as he tested for just about everything!

Hi I have just joined as needing some inspiration to keep going and enjoy reading how others are coping, its a fasting day today and I haven't eaten yet but had to have few glasses of diet coke as I am finding it hard stuck in with the kids (half term) and feel like this is a bit of treat rather than just water, does anyone know if this is ok? I know we should stick to water or herbal tea.

Hi Jennifer!
I only started 5:2 this week and am just finding my way around the plan too.
From what I have read it seems that people tend to avoid Diet drinks if they are concerned about the artificial sweeteners being a trigger for eating sugary foods, but not for any proven reason which helps or hinders on this way of eating.
Personally, I have had a couple of glasses of Diet Pepsi on my fast days this week, and I feel like they helped me with the cravings for a biscuit or desert after my 500 cal dinner. Without that (artificial)sweet fix I am sure I would have been climbing the walls!
Hope you survive the trial of half-term

Thanks for reply, I have nearly made it through my fasting day with some calories left for a choc biscuit and a cup of tea in a little while, dreaming about what I am going to eat for breakfast! Lol