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!

Down another pound. edit: Oops I already said that. Excited much?

Down another pound. edit: Oops I already said that. Excited much?

That is so unbelievable! How many since start of 5;2?

OMG...166

I could use that because I was just trying on bathing suits (it's still a no go) and got kind of sad for a minute. You know I have to remember that when I started this I said I would be happy is I got off my meds and looked ok in clothes.

So the bathing suit will not be coming with me on vacation... Maybe next year??!

But OMG 166 down from 171 when we started

* I had to update and go to 166 because I stepped on it 3 more times and it popped up to that.

No ... I went from 196 to 192, back up to 195, down to 192, up to 193 and when I weight tomorrow I fully expect the scale to say 196 again. This doesn't feel like anything remotely resembling a victory. The only reason the starting number was so high was because it was TOM, when I got here and started exercising and monitoring my food again, I was at 194. So, 2 months of dedication have yielded me a f*ckwad of nothing.

Lol. Sorry, I'm not laughing at the issue but I will chuckle the rest of the day over your last sentence.

Down another pound. edit: Oops I already said that. Excited much?

It's ok if you posted it 20 times, it's exciting!!

OMG...166

I could use that because I was just trying on bathing suits (it's still a no go) and got kind of sad for a minute. You know I have to remember that when I started this I said I would be happy is I got off my meds and looked ok in clothes.

So the bathing suit will not be coming with me on vacation... Maybe next year??!

But OMG 166 down from 171 when we started

* I had to update and go to 166 because I stepped on it 3 more times and it popped up to that.

Whoop!!!

I am so happy for everyone! And the more research I do on intermittent fasting, to more positive I think it is. And doable!

That is so unbelievable! How many since start of 5;2?

5 pounds- started on june 11....11days

5 pounds- started on june 11....11days

That is so awesome! As Willie Nelson, says "on the road again..." We are!!

Just read this, a little Med. speak, but VERY interesting.

Calorie restriction appears better than exercise at slowing primary aging. We are almost all calorie restricting here.....!

Learn more: http://www.naturalne...l#ixzz2X0BoUS2Q

and

Periodic fasting increases fat burning and reduces the risk of disease

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/032212_fasting_disease_prevention.html#ixzz2X0DpQLIg

http://www.naturalnews.com/032212_fasting_disease_prevention.html

Great reads! It makes me feel even more positive about this. I have to say I've felt so much better the last two weeks. I've been pretty lethargic lately and was wondering if something was going on with me in regards to my overall health.

But now the only down side I see is all the money I've been spending with all this extra energy!

And down another pound! I think being vigilant about logging has really opened my eyes to "bites" and junk too. fYE, on the aging part, "Hallelujah!" I'll take anything I can get at this point! Lol. And I'm not and ever will be one of those who get a high from exercise !

I'm doing my first fast today. I've done the 16:8 method before but this is my first attempt at 5:2. I'm half way through the day already and it's going well. Fish and bell peppers tonight will hold me over. Aiming for 600 calories.

Question for you ladies. It's my understanding that the "500 calories for women" is based on 25% of the average TDEE, is that not correct? If so, as a sleever if you've been eating 1000 or 1200 calories per day, shouldn't your fast days be 25% of that? If not, should you eat closer to TDEE on non fast days? Just curious what your thoughts are, since most of the info out there is definitely not geared for sleevers.

Great butter! I'm glad you joined us

As to the TDEE question.. I can't answer for the other ladies, but my TDEE is 1576

So as you know, I can't quiet eat that high on a normal day unless I fill it with crap...

On my resting or fast days I still keep it at 500 sometimes a bit less. And it's working out just fine for me, I think an equally important part of the 5:2 is the long resting periods between the meals on those days starting the night before keeping it at 12+ hours and the "water loading" that you and I talked a bit about too.

So on your fasting days with rest periods how long do you go between meals?