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The 5:2 diet
Anyone want to try it with me?
Info - Link (roll over me to see where I go) 5 days of 'normal' eating and 2 days eating 600 calories (men), 500 calories (women). Fast days are best not done on consecutive days, unless you have amazing willpower. Helpful links- Link (roll over me to see where I go) Link (roll over me to see where I go) |
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Becky01580 10:36pm, 11 Jun 2013 207 posts |
So does it really work?
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Wobbling 7:06am, 12 Jun 2013 2049 posts |
Yes Becky - I tend to lose over a pound a week on 5:2
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Miss Sweden 5:42pm, 13 Jun 2013 64 posts |
Becky, I've lost 12lbs. Like Mulbs says, it's normally at a rate of a 1lb a week at the moment, but was more when I first started. That's probably down to enthusiasm and paying more attention to what I ate on the other days. I've realised I don't need to bother, I can still lose weight eating exactly as I normally do 5 days a week, just a bit slower. But it's more sustainable this way. You just need to make sure that you eat what you would *normally* eat on your normal days, not more! So I eat a lot of chocolate and rubbish, and still can, but need to make sure I only eat the same amount I did before I started this, and don't try and make up for lost time after a fast day.
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Pestomum 6:09pm, 13 Jun 2013 3326 posts |
Fantastic work everyone.
We're back on this tomorrow as it's the only way M's ever lost weight since I've known him  |
kwala 8:33pm, 13 Jun 2013 3823 posts |
Seeing everyone's results, I am so tempted to give this a go. I will have a proper think about this over the weekend, and maybe plan some 500 cal day menus. Are there any rules other than have what you'd normally have on 5 days and just 500 cals on the other 2 days?
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Wobbling 9:04pm, 13 Jun 2013 2072 posts |
That's about it Kwala, 500 for woman, 600 for men. I adjusted it a bit tho and would eat 1/4 of any exercise calories I'd burnt on a fast day too. Otherwise I was keeling over / not exercising.
I also tried to stay within my 'maintenance' calories on normal days. Tried, but wasn't always that strict. |
Zeb 9:12pm, 13 Jun 2013 801 posts |
I've found I can run/do circuits on a fast day, but only after I've eaten my tea - if I exercise earlier in the day it means I'm more likely to abandon the fast day.
On fast days I don't have breakfast (just coffee with skimmed milk), something like tuna salad for lunch (around 150cal), and then 300 cal for tea. If you like them mushrooms are great for adding bulk to meals for low calories. I drink lots of water too. I'm half a stone down since beginning of May, so it's working for me. |
Silvershadow 9:50pm, 13 Jun 2013 738 posts |
I've lost 3lb in the first week and a half. Expecting that to slow down now. Just added up today's calories 557. Ate a yogurt that gave calories per100g on the pot and then discovered pot held 170g. Doh!
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mulbs 10:16am, 14 Jun 2013 8966 posts |
rookie mistake SS lol
I spend my fast days doing calculations (and sometimes getting them wrong)! I will run 2/3 miles first thing on a fast day - for me it's easier to do it before I get hungry. This week I tried having a bowl of salad with a little drizzle of dressing at about 10am but normally I drink black tea until lunch time then have a bit of protein with salad then more (lots more) black tea until evening meal which again comes in around 220 cals. I have two cups of tea with milk on a fast day and finish the day off with a portion of sugar free jelly or 100g of watermelon. Nothing tastes quite so delicious as watermelon on a fast day! Good luck anyway |
Tim of MK 2:28pm, 16 Jun 2013 1950 posts |
I did do two 'restricted' days this week (approx. 1350 per day). But I was so, so naughty on the other five days. Fish and chips, jam donut, etc, etc. But I still lost a bit. Total now 10.5kgs (23lbs?). My wife had really good loss this week. She's now lost around 5kg and is just 4lbs off what she weighed on our wedding day 28 years ago. |
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