Hi Ladies,
The fast 5:2 is not as bad as it initially sounds, it is 800 calories for 2 days so not an actual fast! I do it on a Sunday & Monday, if you are quite savy you honestly don't feel like you are hard done by for example lower calorie meat such as turkey, pork, fish generally is lower calorie eg prawns and fill your plate with veggies or salad. Eggs are a great staple for us as they keep you feeling full, had x2 boiled eggs & slice of wholemeal toast about midday and just finished a plate of pork marinated in teriyaki sauce with peppers & onions. Tend to just have the x2 meals on a Sunday if I have a long lie but on a Monday I'm working so will have x3 meals. As long as you are sensible during the week and don't go to overboard with sugary things then should see a steady weight loss. I also drink plenty of water. My general rule is that I have one day a week where I will have a cake or dessert (I have a terribly sweet tooth, or did, I feel like the 5:2 has stabilised my blood sugar levels so I don't have the same cravings I used to for sweeties & cake). There are lots of general health benefits in relation to intermittent fasting. Dr Michael Mosley has some good books on it & a helpful website & forum. All the best those thinking of trying to lose weight, it isn't easy but the buzz when you start to see the numbers on the scales get lower & you fit into the 'thin wardrobe' again is immense. x
