first ever fast day

[MsUumellmahaye]

Went ok but i have mostly spent it in the loo!! Been up 5 times through the night so far for a wee. Is this normal?

Yes!

Just think, every time you go for a wee it's a little bit of excess weight getting flushed down the loo. You were probably bloated with excess water if it was your first ever fast. It should ease off on subsequent FD. If not, maybe stop drinking after 7pm.

Well done on your first FD.

One of the reasons people usually have a large weight loss at the beginning of a programme is due to reducing their salt intake (salt makes you retain water so this is naturally flushed out as a consequence), and on fast days you'll have reduced your salt through simply eating less (processed food in particular).

Hence the constant weeing. I'm months into 5:2 and still notice I wee more on fast days. Small price to pay for being thin though!

Thanks guys! Normal eating today but work was so busy didnt eat much but a number of wines tnite

Make sure you drink a lot of water during the FD to keep hydrated - start the day with a big glass. Reduce the amount after supper.

And clench!