I thought I might try to move the hot topic of the new 5:2 diet a few of us long timers are trying here, rather than in the "Gonna Get to Goal, Wanna Join Me?" Thread, so that that thread could go back to its original topic.

I do not have access to the book or video or anything that some of the other 5:2ers have, but I've been to the website and read up and today is my fourth day; so far I've done Fast Normal Fast and now today is a Normal. I aim for 500 on the fasting days but don't seem to make it under 600, and I aim for 1600 on Normals, but don't seem to make it past 1200, so I guess I'm not the poster child for this. Also, the morning after my first fast day, I was down 4 lbs, but the morning after my first Normal day I was up 3 lbs and this morning I was down 3 lbs so - no progress.

Since today is a Normal day I will do my cardio. I will report back what the scale says tomorrow morning!

Uh oh. Just tried WW frozen yogurt bars for 60 calories. They are yummy!!!!

And we're off! Tuesday. Fast day one. Almost 10 and haven't eaten yet so I have a nice 14-15 hour "rest" window first thing. Here's wishing all of you that are on your 2 day a great and EASY one!

I think I must have started (edit) near when you did, Georgia -- or very soon thereafter, cos this was my seventh week of doing it (time flies!). I fasted yesterday, ended at like 530 cals, so did just fine. Wasn't as rickety in the afternoon as I have been, and wasn't desperate to eat when I got home, so I consider that a good thing.

I'm going to fast on Thursday this week instead of Wednesday, just to see if changing days does anything (and cos I have a social thing Wednesday night lol). So far, it's probably just good that I'm not gaining...? But no real loss to speak of yet. I'm still fine with that, but let's see how it goes... Maybe 70-ish kg is my new set point so I will have to wait a while to get past it...

Hey, where the hell did Globetrotter go anyhow?? She started this thread...! I would love to hear how she's doing...hint hint...

How are all my buds doing? Quiet on the front. First day Fast down. 430 calories. Trying to decide if I want to even it out or not. . Hope I see a loss this week.

How are all my buds doing? Quiet on the front. First day Fast down. 430 calories. Trying to decide if I want to even it out or not. . Hope I see a loss this week.

Good job Georgia

I was a tad over 500 today but I'm still holding out for a loss too!!!

Oh are you signed up to receive updates from other threads in our group?

I think the last day people were on how was your 5:2 day thread.

had a good fast day Monday, an ok 'feed' day yesterday, but today has gone t*ts up! Eaten lots of biscuits! Heads in the shed today -been tough in work and my kids leave for a two week holiday with my parents, so I'm feeling a little stressed! I'm not organised with my food at all! Gotta reign it in now, will have to be really aware of what I eat for the rest of the day and I'm going to Curves later to try and get rid of this stress. I think I need to up my exercise now to get rid of some of this stress!

*deep breathe - and repeat; I can do this, I can do this...*

Nearly end of term Coops, hang in there.

It's interesting when I read that others are calling themselves a failure because they went over 500 calories on their fast days, I think "no that's not a failure, it's success..." But when I do it, "it's another failure!" I know that we are human and even when I ate over 500 calories on a fast day, I still dropped some weight. So even though I recognize this, I still beat myself up. I really need to love myself like I love everyone else on here.......That actually eating more than 500 calories on a fast day is what it is and it's a lot better than eating 1200 calories, plus I see the difference the next day.....I am working on loving myself more than I love food. These are my thoughts and we are all beautiful people working on the same goals. I'm just so afraid I will let my guard down and gain weight back. Such a fear to struggle with for the rest of my life........ Phew, I've got that off my chest.

BTW I will be gone for 8 days too and most likely will not be fasting. If I get a chance I will be checking in to see how everyone's doing.

Good job Georgia

I was a tad over 500 today but I'm still holding out for a loss too!!!

Oh are you signed up to receive updates from other threads in our group?

I think the last day people were on how was your 5:2 day thread.

No!! Is there a way to get ALL threads in the group updates at once?

Yeah, we just have to decide if we want to keep a giant long thread here, talking about how our 5:2 eating habits are coming along, or update over at how was your 5:2 day.

I only started that one because this one was getting so long.

I am down to 145. I am so excited. Last summer I got really sick and didn't eat much all week and I went from 148 to 142 in a week. As soon as I felt better, I gained it right back. I haven't been able to get below 148 since then.

I am really excited that I haven't gained back what I have lost on fast days! I 've only been doing it for a week and a half.

Yeah' date=' we just have to decide if we want to keep a giant long thread here, talking about how our 5:2 eating habits are coming along, or update over at how was your 5:2 day.

I only started that one because this one was getting so long.

I am down to 145. I am so excited. Last summer I got really sick and didn't eat much all week and I went from 148 to 142 in a week. As soon as I felt better, I gained it right back. I haven't been able to get below 148 since then.

I am really excited that I haven't gained back what I have lost on fast days! I 've only been doing it for a week and a half.[/quote']

Yay, you!!!! Good work

It's interesting when I read that others are calling themselves a failure because they went over 500 calories on their fast days' date=' I think "no that's not a failure, it's success..." But when I do it, "it's another failure!" I know that we are human and even when I ate over 500 calories on a fast day, I still dropped some weight. So even though I recognize this, I still beat myself up. I really need to love myself like I love everyone else on here.......That actually eating more than 500 calories on a fast day is what it is and it's a lot better than eating 1200 calories, plus I see the difference the next day.....I am working on loving myself more than I love food. These are my thoughts and we are all beautiful people working on the same goals. I'm just so afraid I will let my guard down and gain weight back. Such a fear to struggle with for the rest of my life........ Phew, I've got that off my chest.

BTW I will be gone for 8 days too and most likely will not be fasting. If I get a chance I will be checking in to see how everyone's doing. [/quote']

We are kicking butt! all of us! if we go a bit over! I'm proud of you, please love and be proud of you too.

You're doing great.

had a good fast day Monday' date=' an ok 'feed' day yesterday, but today has gone t*ts up! Eaten lots of biscuits! Heads in the shed today -been tough in work and my kids leave for a two week holiday with my parents, so I'm feeling a little stressed! I'm not organised with my food at all! Gotta reign it in now, will have to be really aware of what I eat for the rest of the day and I'm going to Curves later to try and get rid of this stress. I think I need to up my exercise now to get rid of some of this stress!

*deep breathe - and repeat; I can do this, I can do this...*[/quote']

Haha, tits up! That was my fast day yesterday.

Organization that's a problem this week here too.

I didn't do a proper shopping trip this week and that's impacted my choices for sure.