The FastDay Forum

Hi everyone. Like borderlass I have just finished reading the book and plan to have my first fast day tomorrow - and I'm really quite excited about it. It seems that the majority of people find it a good system so I am very positive about it
I want to lose weight (25kg in total) as well as enjoy the health benefits. I have tried many diets over the years (I am 45) and whilst SW has been really successful for me, life gets in the way and I weigh more than when I started and I find it too restrictive (although it is probably one of the least restrictive of diets)
So positive thinking, I am looking forward to seeing how it feels exercising on both feast and famine days though I have stinking cold at the moment so will see how that goes this week!
I look forward to keeping in touch and using the support, as and when I can get to the Internet (probably outside work hours).
See you all again soon.
Amanda

[Moogie]

Welcome Amanda

I'm sure you'll have some great success in 5:2, it seems to work especially well for those of us with a bit more to lose!

If you're feeling poorly at the moment and you've not felt like you don't want to eat, I would suggest not starting your fast until you feel better. If you're ill and your body is asking for food, fasting may not be a good idea. If you're ill and you don't feel like eating, well that should just give you a helping hand

Thanks Moogie. My maths is wrong (blame my fuzzy head!) I want to lose 15kg, still plenty but realistic I feel at this moment in time.

I don't feel like eating much so am hoping that will get me started, though I take on board what you say and will see how I feel tomorrow.
Thanks