Our 5:2 G.W.I.

Thank you shysal & Urmstongran.
Katyj I’m using intermittent fasting, or not eating every other day, apart from weekends. Haven’t cut anything out, so still having ice cream, roast potatoes and odd biscuits. pm me for more info.
Hi loopyloo, our exercise bike blew up, but saddle was so uncomfortable. Don’t do any exercise apart from walking, not far and normal activity

It has been a bit of an obstacle race because although I got over the winter bug I was left with a bad cough and kept having days when I was feeling less than well (so skipped fast days) and was away a lot (when fast days were impossible).

However I have lost a total 6lbs to date, with a month or so when I am mainly at home ahead of me.

The down side is that when I saw the nurse about my couching and unwellness, she measured my height before getting me to do a lung capacity test and I have shrunk another inch so probably need to loose 4 or 5 lbs more than I intended to get my BMI to the approved level.

Had a lovely time in Cornwall and have gained about 5 pounds ??.
Let’s hope I can get back on track during July.

I have been a little more sensible in June, have lost 4lb which is better than nothing. Must try harder.

shysal you’ve given them to me - how clever lol

I'm feeling very happy, I have moved house and packed away my scales, no idea were they are.At the moment we're having a new kitchen fitted and a new boiler so fear they may be lost for some time.I feel the same weight
( fat ) so hoping to get back on track soon

Having yo-yo dieted for much of my adult life (at least for the past 30 years), at the age of 60, I've joined Slimming World. In 3 weeks, I've lost 6.5lb. I'm a bit disappointed with that, as I'd hoped it would be more, but it's better than putting it on!

Michael Mosely was on TV this morning with his wife promoting their Fast 800 cookbook. They claim that using a kick start of 800 cals every day for 2 weeks then going to 5:2, a stone can be lost in 4 weeks. I ought to give it a try.

Congratulations Salsaqueen you have made a good start, you shouldn't be discouraged. Well done!

No weight loss to report.

I’ve gained what you’ve lost SalsaQueen

I’ve lost my mojo.
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2lb off for me.Rubbish considering I've lost 7lb all year. I havent been trying or even thinking about it for the last three months. Moving house and mum being in hospital at the same time have been very stressful besides a 101 other things.I could write a book ! ? Good luck to everyone one else, hope your having a better time than me and can remain focused and happy.

I lost a lot of weight many years ago and it was a very slow affair but I stuck at it. Over a year my eating habits changed and I was less tempted to overeat,.
Medics say 1.5-2 lbs a week is the max you should loose to be healthy, so don't be disheartened. Even a half a poun d is a step in the right direction. But be honest with youself and check that you are sticking to your eating plan; don't beat yourself up but do be honest with yourself

Be careful with fasting and losing weight quickly.I've just discovered I have gallstones, apparently can be caused by rapid weight loss and irregular eating patterns.

Again no weight loss to report, but at least I haven't gained. Will get down to it seriously eventually. Hope others have been more successful.

Shysal your not in your own, I haven't gained either. I need to try harder. I'm going to have my gallblader removed in November, so want to be as well as possible.Going to up my excerise, and cut out the rubbish, fingers crossed for us all .

Is anyone still doing the 5.2 diet? I really must do something about myself and am wondering if this diet has been working for people?

I'd also be interested if those who started are still following this way of eating.

Problem is, as with all "diets" it's easy to start enthusiastically and then it drops off. It has to become part of a regular pattern which is maintained for life.

No. And I’ve lost the plot. I didn’t fit into my summer dresses and at this rate a Santa Suit will be snug!
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I’m doing 16-8 so fasting for 16 hours out of 24 with only black tea, black coffee or water and then eating a mainly low carb, low processed diet in the 8 hour window. So far in 2 weeks I’ve lost 9lbs. Still have the odd glass of wine/ g&t. ?
Added benefit has been less bloating and less constipation/more regularity.

I lost weight before (ages ago) when I followed the 5.2, but fell off the wagon ?, and never did climb back on. The 16.8 worked quite well, but then I got stuck and fell off that wagon, too.
The weight is piling back on, so I'm going to have to do the 5.2 again - and stick at it. Arthritis in knee and foot demand I do something!