First fast day. Anyone fancy being my friend on MFP?

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Starting 5:2 today. Yes I know it's an odd day (Saturday) but DH is away & it's just DS & me, and I'm keen to get started. Going to do Monday & Thursday next week I think.

I tried this a year or so ago, but lost very little, and was struggling with tiredness. Shortly afterwards I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, which was probably the issue. A year on, and it's under control so I want to try again. I've also been comfort eating for the last few months in a big way, since having a 21 week miscarriage, but am feeling stronger now & ready to get started.

I'm 5 stone overweight (!) and would like to try & shift around 1.5-2 stone of that before TTC again later this year. That would take me back to "overweight" rather than "obese" before my next pregnancy.

Does anyone want to be my friend on MFP? I don't have any real life friends doing this, so some virtual ones might be what I need to keep me on track!

Hi SF

I can't help you with the MFP thing, since I'm on maintenance - but I just wanted to say hello and wish you all the best.

Really sorry about the miscarriage - but good luck with TTC!

Someone will be along to befriend you, I'm sure.

Hope the fast day's gone OK for you.

Thank you Bread! First fast day went ok, I had a salad at about 3pm and then soup and an omlette for dinner. It's going to be harder tomorrow at work I think, I work a 12 hour shift and am on my feet for most of that, so think I might be struggling by the afternoon. I think I'll join the main thread as I have a few questions!

I'm not doing 5:2, but happy to be your MVP friend. I'm calorie counting my way to losing 1 stone by 18/12 (I hope). My MVP name is suedlotofem.

Thanks, I will add you It's just nice to have people to cheer you on, isn't it? I liked SW for that reason but not the cost, and I don't think it helped with my portion control. This seems like a better option.

Hi I need to figure out how to use MFP for 5:2
Did my first fast day today, phew it was hard. I have a stinking headache and I'm shattered but I've just had dinner and I've made it!
Was thinking about food all day, is that normal?

Next fast day will be Thursday for me.
Weigh in day will be Monday.

I'm hoping to lose a stone, attempting to shift baby weight (DS is 2 )

Once I figure it MFP I'll come back with login etc.

Good luck!

I'll friend you. I'll pm you my details.