I have a very busy week this week and don't feel that I could successfully do two fast days so I was planning to do one but reduce calorie intake further on the other days. Does this sound like a sensible thing to do? What do others do when they feel that they can only fit in one fast day?
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I don't really know all the ins and outs, but I have heard of people doing kind of mini fasts,where as I understand it you maybe miss out breakfast and/or lunch, and the eat normally in the evening.
Unfortunately I don't know if or how this affects weight loss.
I'm sure somebody more scientifically minded will be along to give you some wise words.
Unfortunately I don't know if or how this affects weight loss.
I'm sure somebody more scientifically minded will be along to give you some wise words.
Hi Peapod,
Just do what you can, the success of the 5:2 plan is due to the fact that you can fit it around your life and social commitments, without having to give things up. Thats what makes it so much easier to stick to long term than other diets!
I agree with Bellalou, do your normal fast on one day, then is there another day, perhaps when you are out for dinner in the evening, that you can fast during the day as a 'mini fast' , then enjoy yourself and relax that evening.
Then its like you are getting in 1 1/2 fasts in the week which is still really good!
Just do what you can, the success of the 5:2 plan is due to the fact that you can fit it around your life and social commitments, without having to give things up. Thats what makes it so much easier to stick to long term than other diets!
I agree with Bellalou, do your normal fast on one day, then is there another day, perhaps when you are out for dinner in the evening, that you can fast during the day as a 'mini fast' , then enjoy yourself and relax that evening.
Then its like you are getting in 1 1/2 fasts in the week which is still really good!
Thank you both for your replies 
I have actually turned today into a fast day after all. It's 2.30pm and I've only had a cup of coffee and several glasses of water so I'm going to get two days in after all.
I have actually turned today into a fast day after all. It's 2.30pm and I've only had a cup of coffee and several glasses of water so I'm going to get two days in after all.
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