The FastDay Forum

by redhead

16 Nov 2021, 09:16

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: Hello… again

Replies: 2

Views: 1867

Hello everyone. I am not exactly new to this forum, but it has been a while. I lost weight successfully back in 2013/2014 using the 5:2 method and I kept it off successfully using a maintenance approach until the last two years. Looking forward to hearing how everyone fasts, how they’re finding it a...

by MaryAnn

27 Jan 2020, 16:57

 

Forum: Getting Sweaty! Exercise & Fitness

Topic: Are there any runners here?

Replies: 1465

Views: 54194

CreakyPete! brougham! It's been ages since I've been here, too. Weight loss maintenance hasn't gone well lately, but running is going ok! I continue to do the Open Run almost every week. A friend of mine got me involved in regular NYRR races, too, and next November, I'm supposed to run my first mara...

by Wmr309

30 Oct 2019, 00:46

 

Forum: General 5:2 and Fasting Chat

Topic: Any ‘old hand’ now doing The Fast 800?

Replies: 7

Views: 5164

Good to hear PJ-K that you managed to maintain even though the tracker was down. It sounds like a weak excuse but not having the weekly ‘required’ tracker update , which I did religiously every Friday, made me ignore the slow weight increase I experienced. My fasts were halfhearted and more snacking...

by P-JK

23 Oct 2019, 12:50

 

Forum: General 5:2 and Fasting Chat

Topic: Any ‘old hand’ now doing The Fast 800?

Replies: 7

Views: 5164

And another 'Old hand' reporting from long absence. Sorry I can't help on the 800. I'm still using very traditional (5:2) 600 fasting days if needed to maintain. Currently in winter (speed-skating) season, which means burning enough calories, so no need to fast, but did some in summer. Main reason t...

by Roscoe

13 Jul 2019, 23:02

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: Well, here I am

Replies: 174

Views: 23721

Hey!, I'm still alive. I haven't been posting because I'm where I want to be, weight wise. BP pretty much normal now 120s over 70s and 80s ... weight this morning 168 lbs. That put me at the bottom of over weight but I'm comfortable with it and mobility is good. I go up and down the stairs like I co...

by P-JK

12 Oct 2018, 09:34

 

Forum: Weight Maintenance

Topic: Je maintiendrai - I will maintain: 5 years maintenance

Replies: 106

Views: 11432

After 5 years fasting, it's now 5 years maintaining sucessfully. Speedskating season has started, which means something like 1200 additional calories burned every week, so less need for fasting. Rather busy these days, so some more reflection will come later.

by Ihody02

26 Sep 2018, 07:55

 

Forum: Non-diet Chat

Topic: GORILLA GLUE #4

Replies: 0

Views: 766

If you are looking for a best and high maintenance but not too expensive strains. I recommend you https://blimburnseeds.com/gorilla-glue-4-marijuana-seeds. I already purchased GORILLA GLUE #4 and it is a 50% indica and 50% sativa hybrid variety that brings together the delicious genetics of Chem Sis...

by P-JK

21 Aug 2018, 07:02

 

Forum: Fasting today?

Topic: Fasting today Tuesday 21 August

Replies: 1

Views: 753

No josie50 , you're not alone. Many fasters will be joining you today all over the world, the thing is, they are not on the forum :grin: I am, and I'm in today as well. Tuesday is my regular fastday, so you can mostly count me in on a Tuesday, just not always on the forum. Need a fast every week cur...

by P-JK

12 Jul 2018, 17:50

 

Forum: Weight Maintenance

Topic: Je maintiendrai - I will maintain: 5 years maintenance

Replies: 106

Views: 11432

So, more than 6 months gone since the last updat (sorry for that), and 5 years on fasting (in a few days, but holidays are starting tomorrow). 5 years seemed to me at the start to provide a good indication of whether this strategy is sustainable or not. And as you can see in the tracker: it is indee...

by StowgateResident

28 Jun 2018, 12:11

 

Forum: Fasting today?

Topic: slimming for summer

Replies: 158

Views: 11354

You are doing really well, @Margotsylvia and your BMI is right in the middle of the 'normal' range, which could explain why your weight loss has slowed down. How much more weight do you aim to lose? You must be close to your target now and then there will be maintenance to deal with!

by Sassy1

10 Jun 2018, 22:22

 

Forum: The 5:2 Lab

Topic: NY Times Article - After the Biggest Loser

Replies: 39

Views: 4982

Thanks, I don't think I saw this at the time - I think this thread was posted when I was taking a break from the forum. Interesting article. The reduced metabolic rate after dieting (compared to what would be expected for someone of that weight) is something that is mentioned in quite a few places. ...

by ADFnFuel

09 Mar 2018, 23:20

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: Bello All!

Replies: 1

Views: 803

Hi Tracy! Welcome to the group and a new way of eating ! Well ... actually NOT eating. Intermittently... If you would, please tell us a little about yourself, such as your plans or goals as a newbie five-too-er for example. Things have been slow around here (and it seems, at other related sites) but...

by StowgateResident

20 Feb 2018, 16:51

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: Fasting For Weightloss

Replies: 1

Views: 854

Hello, bcarpio and welcome to the forum. I am very pleased to hear that you are not continuing with your 72 hour fasts because we have a strict policy on this forum of not allowing posts about extended fasting. The whole point about the 5:2 way of eating is that it should help you to lose weight and...

by ADFnFuel

14 Feb 2018, 21:22

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: Another newbie :)

Replies: 3

Views: 786

Welcome picklesfoley ! Sorry for the delay. It seems that new members don't automatically appear in the "View new posts" option but do appear in "View active topics". I'm smiling at your alias as I write this. Very creative ! Your weight and height places you at the upper end of ...

by ADFnFuel

14 Feb 2018, 04:52

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: A hopeful newbie :)

Replies: 5

Views: 783

Welcome Stella8 ! Please tell us a bit about yourself, your goals and what you expect from 5:2. Though the site is not nearly as busy as it once was, there's still a lot that can be learned here. As a place to start check out the FAQ and Learn tab at the top of the home page. A number of us have &qu...