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Fasting / 5:2 diet

Talk about intermittent fasting and 5:2, including what’s worked for others. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Where to start?

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lilfiona87 · 28/02/2015 14:26

Hi I have saw a lot of good results from this 5:2 diet and fancied trying it out but don't know where to start. Any advice?

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whattheholyfeck · 28/02/2015 14:41

I did the 5.2 diet last year and lost 2 stone in a few months.

Stopped doing it about 6 months ago and the weight is back on. I want to start again.

Think I'll be doing Tues and Thurs.

Usually I have a shop bought chicken salad (about 200 cals) or something similar. Then a 200cal steak with lots of veg for for dinner.

I would have this exact menu every fast day and it got boring very quickly. So I need ideas of how to vamp it up a bit.

whattheholyfeck · 28/02/2015 15:08

Sorry for awful post, I have my toddler crawling all over me.

What I want to say in a nut shell is I'd like to join you please!

BigChocFrenzy · 28/02/2015 20:57

Welcome, Holy
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Why not join us on the main 5:2 Thread
Lots of friendly advice and support there
The OP tells you all about 5:2

BigChocFrenzy · 28/02/2015 20:59

Oops, meant to add a Welcome lilfiona too !
I'm watching an NCIS DVD and I don't multitask well.

scampbeast · 01/03/2015 11:23

I have only been doing 5:2 for 6 weeks but I'm loving it.
I would suggest you start by working out how many meals you want to split your 500 calories into, I have 3 meals but some people only have 1 or 2.

Plan your meals and fast days before you start, I fast at work as there is less temptation than at home.

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