Just going to get this rolling. Here is an "official" 5:2 fourm.

Not all links are equal, just some reading if your interested...

This is where I linked to the 5:2 FAQs page:

FAQ: meat consumption. From the original fast diet site. That second paragraph says it all!

Vive the Veg-olution!

Lots of buzz about at the moment around ‘demi-veg’ and part-time vegetarians (or ‘flexitarians’ – one of those clunky words that may well never take off, even if the activity does). Last week, the International Development Committee pointed to increased meat consumption as a catalyst for recent global food crises. And we all know that too much meat (particularly of the processed variety) is linked to all kinds of health issues.

One recent European study found that the biggest consumers of processed meat increased their risk of death from heart disease by 72% and cancer by 11%. The World Cancer Research Fund advises limiting intake of red meat because of its links to bowel cancer. By contrast, a six-year study published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association and reported in the London Evening Standard found that ‘the mortality rate among vegetarians was 12 per cent lower than in omnivores, while demi-veggies had an 8 per cent lower death rate than meat eaters’.

This really is food for thought – and it fits in neatly with The Fast Diet mantra of ‘mostly Plants and Protein’. Filling your plate with veg at the expense of meat, even for two days a week, could have a significant effect on your health, your waistline, your pocket and – yes – the planet. As Einstein once said, ‘Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.’

Perhaps full-time vegetarianism is too seismic a shift for some of us, but we could all do with moving towards more plant Proteins, legumes, herbs, veggies. And, really, there’s no sacrifice. A veg-based meal relies on spicing, texture, colour, crunch – and once you’re in the zone, it’s not so hard to come up with great meatless meals (there are tons of ideas in The Fast Diet Recipe Book of course). I had lunch at Ottolenghi in Notting Hill a fortnight ago: bliss on a plate, and no meat, not a sausage. As the Standard says, maybe it’s time to join the vegolution?

how many meals on a fast day? and other questions.

http://feedfastfeast...t-by-the-horns/

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http://www.52fastdie...ting-t7857.html

a little 5:2 research-what is the dif between slow and fast losers on 5:2

If you have the time, read it, 12 page article on fasting, fun, fact filled and a little heady....inspirational, confirms the real reason we are all doing it, longevity and health.

http://www.scribd.co...ur-Way-to-Vigor

Have not read yet (will tonight), but by same author, on the fast diet...

http://www.scribd.co...n-the-Fast-Diet

This was posted else ware, but I thought it would be good to have it in our "bag of tricks" here as well...

http://www.obesityhe...an-fail-part-2/

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by feedyoureye

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

Thanks!!!!

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?

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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