5.2 or 800 fast?

[MyLifeNow20]

I am just wondering what is best to do to start with?
Ive got about a stone and half to lose. I run 4 times a week and generally quite active.
Thanks!

[Benjispruce2]

Hi! Snap!
I want to lose 7lbs and in the past 5:2 has worked but that was 2 days of 500 cals. When I search now it seems to be 800 cals on those days. I’m confused too. 500 cals was hard but worried that 800 will mean it takes too long.

[Benjispruce2]

Reading the Fast 800 website it seems to suggest that you can start with either according to what suits you best. I think I’m going to aim for 2 days of 500 cals like I did before but allow myself to go over a little if I’m really struggling, without feeling too guilty. I lost over a stone a few years ago doing 5:2.Good luck.

[Benjispruce2]

Join the 5:2 thread, it’s been running for years and helped me in the past.

[Benjispruce2]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/fasting_diet/4128689-5-2-Thread-94-Its-a-New-Year-a-New-Day-and-were-feeling-GOOD

[Fagey]

I think Fast800 is incredible.

But I'm obese and need to lose a lot.

If I were slimmer and able to exercise as much as it sounds like you do I think I'd do 5:2 and then lower my carbs the other days too.

[MyLifeNow20]

Thanks for your replies.
Yeah I do think 5.2 would be better with the exercise I am doing. Im going to try it!