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I just started this week - my weight has been creeping up and my tummy getting bigger for the last year (since I broke my leg and wasn't able to do much for a while). I am still just in the safe zone of BMI, but have a small frame and figure I need to lose some inches more than weight. Also breast cancer and alzheimers are prevalent in my family, so hope to head that off. My goal is to get to my 40s weight, then my pre-pregnancy 30s weight, then we'll see about the 20s!!! But definitely lose as much of the tummy as I can!

Good luck to you deb. it's a fantastic woe I'm an avid fan now.

Well good news. Weighed today and still 10.6lb so not gained while being on 6.1.

Only a week till I can get back on 5.2 and hope to shift the last few stubborn pounds!

Sounds goooooooood...

Hmmmmm just had chicken fajitas. Amazing!

Decided I'm gonna fast tomz. Kids are still off school but remembered husband is out so as he won't need a meal I may as well use the opportunity to get back on 5.2.

I went for a swim today and then did the supermarket shop so didn't eat till 12.30. A mini fast, however I then ate quite a bit of my sons Easter egg (he has loads left so just helping him along) An hour later my period arrived! Figures......

Happy Friday fasting.

For the first time since doing this I have decided not to fast today, husband announced he was no longer going out and I ad a rubbish nights sleep and period pains, felt like I needed a normal day today :0(

Bit gutted but I had originally decided to do 6.1 this week anyway so it's only a minor set back, will carry on 5.2 next week.

That's the wonderful part of this woe. It does allow you to reschedule when required.

On the plus side my daughter told me I look taller and thinner today, ha ha. She is only little so I guess that how she sees it. I said I must have grown.

[janeg]

Love it! Yet another positive side effect of 5:2. Wish I could get taller,,just a wee bit

Just read the whole of this thread. You've done so well and is further encouragement to me having just hit my first milestone.

Thanks white stripe. Great name btw , after the band?

I thought it was time to updated by inch loss for any newbies wanting inspiration It helped me loads when I started thIs to read others success.

On starting diet approx 16th jan

Waist was 37 now 33inch
Hips 39.5 now 37inch
Upper arms 11.7 to 10.5inch
Thigh 21.5 to 19.5inch
Bust 42 now 40.5inch

Dress size
Jeans was tight 14
Now jeans loose 12 going into a 10
Top size was 16/18 now 14 and occasional 12 depending on material and shop

Total weight loss 18lb
BMI was 28.15. Overweight cat
Now 24.92 normal cat

Weighed in, top day, another 3lb gone so only a pound off my target 10.2lb. That's my ten year ago wedding weight.

Going to do next week on 5.2 then reweigh and decide where to go from there.
The thing is now I feel great, look lots slimmer and am back in a comfortable size 12. If I loose much more I'm going to have to replace my entire wardrobe!

My husband thinks I should not loose much more, not that he would say anything if I did.

I have bought an abs DVD so I think I will work on my tummy, my problem area before deciding to loose any more. I only want to loose of my tummy now, not legs hips etc so maybe better to tone than loose.

It's honestly been the easiest and happiest diet ever and for me it will now be a way of life as I will carry on 6.1 for health benefits. 21lb gone since jan. (nearly all on 5.2)

Will post again when that last pound has gone, good luck all

Magical you indeed!

WOW!!! I can't imagine how happy you must be! Well done, girl!

boo. I'm so miffed. Was really good this week, 2 fast days and was really hoping to get to my goal as only a lb away, weighed today and I'm up a Lb so now I have two to go, I think I may have hit that elusive plateau as I'm so close to goal now,

Hey ho, it will happen eventually I guess and it's not like I intend giving up fasting in some form once I'm there either.

Hubby has gone to get us a curry, maybe a gorge will push those last two lb away

You have my sympathy, Madeyemoodysmum. It must be frustrating to be so close to your target but, I must say, you are handling it very well. Enjoy your curry and we'll all be waiting for your news at your next weigh-in! Onward and downward!