5:2 Links and info

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Truth is that many of us worked 5:2 in a way that is "workable" for us. I don't track or count calories, but on my "fast" days I did try to have long fasting intervals - meaning stop eating 7pm the night before and don't eat till around noon or 1 the "fast day".

I am not sure that the longer fasting interval made a difference, but it worked for me and helped me keep overall calories/carbs down. If you feel really uncomfortable - don't do it - have the Protein drink!

I think reading up on it and sorta getting the principles or idea of 5:2 and then making it work for your life is the key.

[ausmith 374]

Truth is that many of us worked 5:2 in a way that is "workable" for us. I don't track or count calories, but on my "fast" days I did try to have long fasting intervals - meaning stop eating 7pm the night before and don't eat till around noon or 1 the "fast day".

I am not sure that the longer fasting interval made a difference, but it worked for me and helped me keep overall calories/carbs down. If you feel really uncomfortable - don't do it - have the Protein drink!

I think reading up on it and sorta getting the principles or idea of 5:2 and then making it work for your life is the key.

Hi sorry I don't think I'm explaining my concern correctly so I'll try again. I plan on eating between 12 and 7pm 2 days a week. My problem is that I can't drink Water by itself, so I add the Syntrax nectar (fruit flavored ) to the Water. Will I be negating the fasting period by drinking the Syntrax in my water during 7pm and 12? I don't want to start 5.2 if drinking the Syntrax is going to be a problem. It has no carbs or fat but 1/2 a scoop in my water equates to 50 cal. I would be including those calories in my daily total. Thanks sorry to be a nuisance just trying to get my head around it. I know I can't drink 2 liters of Fluid from 12 to 7pm. Thanks

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I am no expert. . But for me carbs are way more of a problem than calories so i think your plan is solid

[ausmith 374]

I am no expert. . But for me carbs are way more of a problem than calories so i think your plan is solid

Thanks I appreciate your advice

[WifeyMaterial 139]

What is ideal day of food will be like n you tell me how it works like can I get a lay out of what a week will be like on the 5:2 diet

[feedyoureye 3,087]

If you take the time to look at the links posted at the beginning of this thread, it will tell you most of what you want to know. Do watch the documentary posted on the first page of this post...

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I noticed that the documentry link is down, here is another... loads slow... worth watching... http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvdbtt_eat-fast-live-longer-hd_shortfilms

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

@@LipstickLady check out the links and even the documentary.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Thanks!!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

If you drink Sytrax nectar, which is Protein, during the fast period, you would not have the fast. You should drink crystal light which does not have Protein and would be equal to Water and therefore count towards a fast which protein does not.

Does that make sense?

[CBT 450]

I've had a small regain since 2 surgeries sidelined me for 7 months. Is anyone actively starting 5:2 and those who use the protocol for 2013, are you still using it? I'm going to watch the video.

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