The FastDay Forum

Hi everyone!

The first day of a new diet... Ahh, ever optimistic.

The 5:2 diet was suggested to me today and I realised that it rung a bell, turns out a family member of mine mentioned that it was really working for him (this was a few months ago). He hadn't mentioned it by name so I didn't pay much attention then, but I started some serious research today and have decided to give it a go!

I have been struggling with my weight for a few years now, as I've never been 100% happy with my body, and despite fluctuating half a stone here or there I've been gradually putting on weight since I was 16. This really began to worry me recently as I can feel the weight on me; when I see pictures I don't really recognise myself as this isn't how I think my body looks! I've tried WeightWatchers, cutting carbs in the evenings, exercise, etc. but unfortunately these seem to have only ever been short-term solutions.

I've definitely developed some bad habits, and I do have a complete lack of control when it comes to chocolate. As a student it's hard to buy healthy food all term, and cook when stressed with work, but I'm far worse when I'm home as my mum and I absolutely love to eat out and we drink regularly too. Also, I only exercise (gym, taekwondo, horse riding) at uni, so I really need a diet that works with or without exercise!

So I am back at uni today and have decided that my fast days will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, meaning I'll be starting my first fast tomorrow. I have good intentions of hitting the gym and swimming daily, as well as pursuing taekwondo and horse riding. But most importantly I will be starting the 5:2 diet and could really use some support to keep me on the right track.

Fingers crossed that my foodie nature and low boredom threshold will make this the definitive life choice for me!

- Beth

[Tracieknits]

Welcome to the forums!! They are super helpful, especially if resolve is waning on a fast day

I know many of us here, especially those of us that consider ourselves foodies, are really enjoying the flexibility of this way of eating. Good luck!!!

Thanks very much! Nice to meet you (:

I think I'm going to be needing all the help I can find. Never joined a forum for weight loss support before so hopefully it'll do me some good!

Hi Beth, I have to be honest... From your picture you look like a tiny little thing??!!

I only joined yesterday and am almost done with my first fast day. It wasn't a challenge at all. I'll be sitting down to chicken and veg shortly and I plan to enjoy every mouthful. Good luck!

Emma.

Haha thank you very much! Not true at all, I just chose a flattering picture! You can't see my stomach in it

I'm going to be weighing myself tomorrow for my official weight but I am about a stone heavier than I want to be! I've chosen to start 5:2 because if I can lose that stone, even half a stone, and keep it off, I'll feel much much better in myself (: I am very curvy, haha.

I hope you do enjoy every mouthful! Good to hear that it hasn't been too difficult. I'm a little apprehensive but excited (:

Welcome! I started the diet last Fri on a fast day and it wasn't as bad as I thought but I am not really looking forward to tomorrows fast but who would really! I am just going to think about how proud I felt on Fri when I managed it and think of all those clothes I cant get into. Good luck!

Hi Claire! Good idea, I think positive thinking is the best way forwards (: I know, putting on tight jeans and wearing them all day is enough motivation for me.
Good luck to you too! Sounds like you're off to a good start (: