The FastDay Forum

Hi All, just wanted to introduce myself to the forums and ask a couple of questions (which have probably already been asked).

1. Which is preferable for health/weight loss. Fasting for 24hr or 36? I have 2st to lose to get to my optimum weight

2. I have slight hypertension (145/85). Is there any data out there that shows if 5:2 fasting has any effect on lowering blood pressure.

Thanks a lot
Best Regards
Iain

[Tracieknits]

Yes, there is data showing that 5:2 reduces blood pressure. There is lots of great info down in the "Nerdy Stuff" part of the forum.

The vast majority of us fast for 36 hours. So we eat dinner at night, go to sleep, and wake up to start the fast day. Between the time we wake up and the time we go to sleep, consume only 500 or 600 calories, depending on gender, and then eat normally on the following day.

Hope this helps!

[Tracieknits]

Oh yes, and welcome to the forums!!