Hi, im feeling very positive about all this, did my first fast day yesterday went alittle over the 500kcals, but i did do it. My plan is to do this for a month then weigh myself because im too scared to look at the scales right now and i have got such a long way to go weightwise. My first of many questions is does it really matter what you eat on your fast day so long as you stick to the 500kcals? looking forward to exploring this site, thankyou
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Hi sparklevergreen and welcome to the fast lifestyle and to the forum!
The rules for the fast diet are really simple: 500 cals for a woman and 600 for a man over a calendar day. So no it doesn't matter what you eat.
It may make a difference to you though what you eat and when you eat it. The experience of many of us is that it is best to eat as little possible (or nothing) until the evening, and also to keep as far as possible off carbs, especially simple carbs, on a fast day. It might also be healthier.
But the important thing is to find a way that works for you and that you can sustain. The beauty of the fast diet is that the discipline is only required for 2 days and even within those it is flexible as to what/when you eat.
And most of us find it gets easier after the first few weeks, so if you have a tough day, stick with it because it will get easier. Your body has some bad habits to unlearn first!
The rules for the fast diet are really simple: 500 cals for a woman and 600 for a man over a calendar day. So no it doesn't matter what you eat.
It may make a difference to you though what you eat and when you eat it. The experience of many of us is that it is best to eat as little possible (or nothing) until the evening, and also to keep as far as possible off carbs, especially simple carbs, on a fast day. It might also be healthier.
But the important thing is to find a way that works for you and that you can sustain. The beauty of the fast diet is that the discipline is only required for 2 days and even within those it is flexible as to what/when you eat.
And most of us find it gets easier after the first few weeks, so if you have a tough day, stick with it because it will get easier. Your body has some bad habits to unlearn first!
Yes to everything Dominic said 
Welcome to the boards!
Welcome to the boards!
hi, thanks for the replys, do you know why i should try and stay off the carbs? im worried ill feel hungrier without them/
Hi sparklevergreen
It's the high GI carbs (sugar, white bread/pasta/rice, fruits that are high in sugar) rather than all carbs that are the problem. So, many people choose things like porridge for breakfast as it contains complex carbs that do fill you up OK.
But even so, many (most?) people find lots of vegetables to fill you up for not many calories plus enough protein for your daily protein requirements is the best option.
However, as we are all different, it's best to experiment and see what suits you best.
Good luck
It's the high GI carbs (sugar, white bread/pasta/rice, fruits that are high in sugar) rather than all carbs that are the problem. So, many people choose things like porridge for breakfast as it contains complex carbs that do fill you up OK.
But even so, many (most?) people find lots of vegetables to fill you up for not many calories plus enough protein for your daily protein requirements is the best option.
However, as we are all different, it's best to experiment and see what suits you best.
Good luck
thankyou
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