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Introducing myself as requested!! I have been counting calories for just over 2 weeks and have lost 6lbs .... I started out at 15.5 stone (not good at all as only 5ft 3", so it's an urgent situation!!) I am currently limiting myself to 1400 calories per day, and I rarely drink alcohol so that's not an issue, but the occasional craving for a sausage roll rears it's head (haven't got a sweet tooth, savory all the way!!) so now I am ready to give this a go .... in fact, some days, I am struggling to get to 1400 calories now, so am hoping it won't be too bad (??) to stickto 500 2 days a week ...... am initially I shall be relying on my homemade pea and ham, carrot and coriander or leek and potato soups!!!

Anyone got any special tricks or tips for a newbie?

[carorees]

Hi there

Just a quick note to welcome you to the forum. Can't write much...trying to welcome all the newbies plus typing on my phone is such a pain!

There is a thread of tips and tricks running at the moment - have a wander round the forum and you'll spot it!

Good luck with your 5:2 journey!

hi EK- welcome- I have only just been doing this for a week now and am really enjoying it! I find having porridge and berries in the morning and then the evening meal works really well for me and my partner- we drink a lot during the day and just keep busy!!! let us know how you get on- good luck- ursula

Thanks Ursula .... will see how today goes. Fast number one .... currently cen't decide whether to have breakfast or not!!