The 5:2 diet
89 watchers
Sep 2015
3:53pm, 26 Sep 2015
5,550 posts
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bigleggy
Interesting .......... only one post-fast day. Never thought of it like that ........ Schnecke, I don't train for marathons so I have no advice from that perspective. But perhaps try upping your protein intake, especially after a run. Might help you feel fuller for longer etc. |
Sep 2015
2:25pm, 27 Sep 2015
7,483 posts
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Schnecke
Good advice there I think - thanks Sallykate and bigleggy. I do have a terribly sweet tooth, it's always been a weakness of mine. I should probably get back on the dates and apricots again - still loads of calories but not junk food, which is what jaffa cakes are! I have been conscious of not really taking in enough protein as I'm such a carb fiend - the 5:2 has been good for me on that score because it's made me realise that protein is better for making you feel full for longer!
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Sep 2015
3:55pm, 27 Sep 2015
25,246 posts
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Nick Cook
I've been doing 5:2 for about 3 months and have lost 18 lbs. I want to lose another 4, but going on holiday next week, so will probably put it on hold until I get back. Well, when I say 5:2, it's more a 2:3:2. 2 days fasting, 3 days normal eating and 2 days weekend piggin'! I don't do 2 fasting days together, but probably only have 400-500 calories on fasting days. I've got used too it now and don't find it too hard. |
Sep 2015
4:31pm, 27 Sep 2015
2,076 posts
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Alice the Camel
I've just started this too - about to embark on week 3. Although I am trying to lose weight, I was particularly interested in the other advertised health benefits ( as shown on the Horizon programme). There's a high incidence of cancer in my family so anything that might help me to avoid it is worth a go.
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Sep 2015
4:50pm, 29 Sep 2015
2,107 posts
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Tim of MK
Well, last week was my first back on this after two years. I want to shift 4kgs to get me back to match fitness. Despite my restricted days being lamentably half-hearted, I lost 2lbs. This week a bit better. Even did an hour run on a restricted day yesterday. |
Oct 2015
12:46pm, 19 Oct 2015
2,614 posts
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Caprica Vix (RotJ)
Hi guys. Ive been doing this for a while now and have always keot my fast days and exercise days seperate. Until today, I just cant work around it. Ive checked the guidance and it says do not increase your calories on an exercising fast day! THat cant be true can it? An hour of football is easily going to burn my whoe 500 cal allowance leaving me close to 0 or <0 for the day - that cant be a good thing? How have you found that? |
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Oct 2015
12:47pm, 19 Oct 2015
2,615 posts
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Caprica Vix (RotJ)
Where is the rest of my post!? <than 0. That cant be a good thing can it?
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Oct 2015
12:47pm, 19 Oct 2015
2,616 posts
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Caprica Vix (RotJ)
Ah its gone again! "less than 0. That cant be a good thing can it?" |
Oct 2015
12:48pm, 19 Oct 2015
15,131 posts
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GlennR
Did you use a greater than or less than sign?
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Oct 2015
12:52pm, 19 Oct 2015
2,617 posts
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Caprica Vix (RotJ)
I did. I have learned my lesson.
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