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Which days do you fast?

Sunday
3%
46
Monday
35%
582
Tuesday
9%
151
Wednesday
11%
177
Thursday
31%
506
Friday
6%
106
Saturday
2%
33
I vary my days most weeks
3%
56
Total votes : 1657

Re: What days do you fast?
21 Mar 2013, 16:20
Either Tuesday and Friday or Wednesday and Saturday. I find that by fasting on either a Friday or Saturday, it makes me drink less wine! :bugeyes:
Re: What days do you fast?
25 Mar 2013, 17:25
I voted for 'I vary my days most weeks' as I do ADF, so fast every other day. This is only the start of my second week, but very pleased with the loss so far, so I will stick with the 1/1 for the time being.
Re: What days do you fast?
26 Mar 2013, 09:19
I work shifts on a 12 week rota so my days vary. I try to fast on nightshifts and when I know I will be busy.
Re: What days do you fast?
26 Mar 2013, 20:08
I chose Tuesday and Friday. For me it's all about the weekend. I want to feel slimmer on Saturday and I want to burn off what I ate after Sunday. I didn't opt for Monday because sometimes I don't wake up at home and sometimes Mondays are hard to take without having to fast. Also, I am usually home on those days which will make it easier for me to avoid temptation. I might have to switch Tuesday for either Wednesday or Monday in the future but I think that Friday will remain a sure thing.
Re: What days do you fast?
27 Mar 2013, 15:55
I chose Monday & Thursday balances the week and I feel that it's easier for me to have my fast days when I'm working.
Re: What days do you fast?
27 Mar 2013, 21:48
We have done 2 consecutive fast days this week and found it very successful and not so difficult to do!! has anybody else done that? And how did you fnd it? ursula
Re: What days do you fast?
27 Mar 2013, 21:52
Monday and Thursday are clear winners, I wonder how many of us are following Dr Mosleys routine in the book, consciously or not?
Re: What days do you fast?
27 Mar 2013, 22:25
Mine is Monday to get over the weekend and Thursday to get ready for the weekend. :wink:
Re: What days do you fast?
28 Mar 2013, 01:49
Hello fellow fasters:) New here. Just started two weeks ago ( going into week 3) and I was under the impression that the fast days had to be consecutive - but it appears not! That makes me very happy because it means I get to eat tomorrow and from now on it will be so easy. Two days in a row is hard. :smile:
Re: What days do you fast?
30 Mar 2013, 13:56
I try to do days where I'm working from home as I hate being in meetings with my stomach making uncontrollable noises! This has so far worked out as Mondays and either Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Re: What days do you fast?
30 Mar 2013, 19:26
It's important to remember the fast days are flexible, you can pick any 2 days out of 7. I chose Mon/Thu so as not to confuse my family. If something comes up on these days than I move my fast forward or backwards 1 day. Simple and flexible, great!
Re: What days do you fast?
30 Mar 2013, 23:00
i have chosen monday and thursday as i work two jobs and being busy most of the day will keep my mind off food.
Re: What days do you fast?
02 Apr 2013, 19:13
Originally chose Mondays and Thursdays as they were the fasting days Michael Mosley chose and I find those 2 days a perfect fit for me. I prefer the fasting days while at work as the days are busy. I just had my fast day Easter Monday while at home and I was much hungrier than normal
Re: What days do you fast?
03 Apr 2013, 07:46
Hello. I'm a newbie (to the diet and the site). I wanted to drop weight quickly before a few 10k runs I'm doing, so I'm doing a 4:3 plan right now. I'm midway through my second week (fast number 6). I'm fasting on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. I want to keep it flexible, though, so it doesn't interfere with my social life. It's all about sustainability, eh?
Re: What days do you fast?
03 Apr 2013, 19:14
This is my first week, so I fasted yesterday and will fast again tomorrow, but I plan to do it on Mondays and Thursdays in future. I was going to do 4:3 but have been told that it probably won't make much difference to my weight loss, so I am going to stick with 5:2 for now.
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