The FastDay Forum

I learned about the 5:2 diet three days ago, when I watched the Horizon program.

I have very disordered eating. Most days, I usually don't eat until 3-4pm. Sometimes it leads to eating binges, other times it doesn't.

I fasted on Monday and ate between 400-500 calories for supper. Yesterday for my first eating day, I ate three meals and a snack on a schedule, at 8a, 12p, 3p, and 6:30p.My plan was to eat 500 cals for the first two meals and snack, then 500-800 for the last meal of Passover.

Although I could eat anything I wanted, I chose high fiber, whole grain starches, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and a fruit smoothie. Supper was roasted chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, and a salad. Even though I ate all day (and I hate the feeling after I eat), I still couldn't get the 500 cals per meal. I was just too full. I'm sure I went over at dinner, but the idea that I could fast the next day kept me from feeling guilty (I have lots of emotional associations with food).

I can't remember the last time I ate breakfast or regular meals. I plan on transitioning to 5:2 at some point. The way I ate yesterday gives me hope that I can learn to eat 3 meals a day most days instead of trying to fast every day.

Today is another fast day. I feel great! I like to weigh myself every day and the first day I was down 3.5 lbs (170 to 166.5). This morning, I was back up to 167, but I know I will fluctuate from day to day. I actually made a chart so I can see my progress over time instead of just day to day.

I'm so excited about the 3 lb. loss!

My husband is also going to do it with me. He has about 20 lbs. to lose.

Hello! I only started 5:2 last week, but it does seem to be a good way for you to have more organised eating. Mind you, there's no way that I could eat 500cals per meal plus a snack... Are you planning on that for all five 'normal' days, or will some be a bit lower? Well done for the weight loss, I'm hoping to join the downward trend soon! Good luck with your plans!

I'm actually doing 4:3 so I figure if I need 2300 (which the calculator told me that I can't find the link to) to maintain, then I would still lose weight if I had 2300 on the feast day (which is what it felt like with all that yummy real food!).

Best wishes with yours, too!

I fasted on Monday and ate between 400-500 calories for supper. Yesterday for my first eating day, I ate three meals and a snack on a schedule, at 8a, 12p, 3p, and 6:30p.My plan was to eat 500 cals for the first two meals and snack, then 500-800 for the last meal of Passover.

Just noticed you were celebrating Passover - I was too, and I was SO delighted that this year was the first year in my memory that I haven't put on weight during Pesach! I blame my grandmother's recipe for cinnamon balls, my mothers matzo ball soup, and all the extra almond desserts. Well this year I ate them all (on non-fast days) and still managed to lose. I LOVE 5:2!