The FastDay Forum

Hi

Otherwise Im feeling pretty grand. 7th day on the 5:2 and having counted my calories fir the week am implementing a third fast. OMG I eat so much.... But so much lovely grub to eat. What a world we live in where food can become such a central focus of your life. This is me - totally food central. Although I hate friends who facebook pictures of their lavish dinners, coffees and breakfasts- I understand their compulsion. Problem is that i have so little other interests. Its not really about the food, I think its about the boredom. Yet with two kids and a full time job there seems little time for anything else in my life except indulging my love for food. Still something has to give. I want a full meaningful life but perhaps a little less "full" would be better.

Anyone got a book of instructions for that?

[Tracieknits]

Hi and welcome to the forums! if you find that book, can you let me know? Dang I love really good food! LOL

hi AllisonM, it's interesting that this diet is particularly attractive to foodies, because it allows you to eat the foods that you like, so it is sustainable long term. That said, you clearly can't keep piling your plate and lose weight. I think you will find fasting enormously helpful, as it makes you aware of being full and helps to reduce your appetite. So you can still eat lovely food, just not so much of it.

What I have done is to turn my love of cooking into a creative challenge, looking to make delicious, filling meals with the minimum of calories. It is working for me, I've lost 8.7 kg this year so far, and my husband has lost 14kg. But I spend most of my time doing things with food!

See my blog for ideas and inspiration - http://www.focusonflavour.com/ - it will show you that it is possible to eat well and lose weight.

I hope you will enjoy your journey with 5:2.

Thanks Belinda and Tracie,

Belinda I had a look at your website mmmmmm lots of nice ideas thanks. I' m feeling really positive about this. This is my 4th fast day and although I feel really hungry in the middle of the day I seem to get by with a couple of jasmin teas and keeping busy. By dinner no matter how plain, it tastes bloody delicious. I definately think that being hungry is a good thing. Its great to hear so many people here are getting results. I am not in a big rush but i want to be sure that if I put in the effort that I loose weight. Tracie how have you gone in the last few months. Have you both managed to stick to it or do you have weeks where you don't fast. My hubby has decided to have a go too. As with everything I am sure the weight will just drop off him.aaargh.

Hi Allison - I am in my 40s, in menopause after hysterectomy and certainly had high cholesterol when I started... This diet is working for me. Before I had horrendous almost continuous hot flushes and felt constantly hungry - now my hot flushes have gone and I can control my eating! Major result! I am also exercising more and feeling happier! Double result. In a few months I will get the doctor to give me another blood test and see how things have changed but for now I am happier with looser clothes and scales saying nicer things to me LOL

My horrendous hot flashes have gone again. I'm not sure if it is attributed to the fasting or something else. The hot flashes were coming and going anyhow, staying for months at a time like an unwelcome guest, then disappearing again.

Whatever the reason, I am glad they are gone. I could barely get a night's sleep. I would wake up drenched in sweat, and then I would freeze in my wet clothes. Since I have been on this diet, my sleeping has improved a lot!