The FastDay Forum

Hi I am 5 weeks into the 5:2 and feeling just so much better.
I'm 50 yr old silver surfer who was nudging nearly 16st and have been totally and v pleasantly surprised at both the results and how easy I've found it so far at least.

In 5 weeks I've lost 18lbs and about 2" from my waist and BMI down from 28.3 to around 25.9, brilliant. Weight loss was a key factor in starting this regime but was also v interested in the other significant health benefits. Had blood checked a few weeks ago and total cholesterol was 7.0, blood sugar 5.4. Plan is to have tests redone in 2-3 mths time.
Questions:
I couldn't get NGF-1 tested as GP said this is not something that they can test/measure for. Is there a way to get this tested ??

I prefer fast days to be consecutive which is not the recommended pattern but just suits me, is there any reason against consecutive fast days?

Anyway, feel so much better, less sluggish, more energy, alert etc.. Costing me though in new jeans etc but good problem to have!

Highly recommended

[Moogie]

Hi & welcome! Well done indeed on your fantastic loss so far, you must be thrilled! Isn't 5:2 amazing?

Regarding the IGF-1 test I believe there's a lab here in the UK that can do it for around £100, I'll see if I can find the link. You'd need to get the bloods taken by your local GP/nurse (which may be chargeable as it's for a non-NHS test).

I think the main reason for not doing consecutive days really is for the sake of making it easier on us, being able to feel as though it's only one day at a time. The other reason is the possibility of starvation mode being triggered, but I don't really think that's likely after just 2 days - there seem to be others doing the days consecutively and it's working just as well for them.

Thanks Moogie,
Yes I suspected that non consecutive days recommendation was mainly to make 5:2 more sustainable/or do able. I just prefer back to back fast days.

Only negative experienced so far is that I often get headaches on fast days but may be due to excessive no of black coffees.

Yes if you can locate link for lab testing service for NGF-1 that would be appreciated.

Thanks and yes isn't it good.