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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.

Anyone read 'Fast like a girl'?

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ButtonHouse · 02/03/2024 19:56

Has anyone read Dr Mindy Pelz book 'Fast like a girl'?

I've just finished reading it and I'm about to the start the 30 day reset. I'd love some fasting buddies to fast along with me.

Anyone using this style of eating?

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Blahblahblah245 · 03/03/2024 21:24

I did 10 days but have given up, I lost no weight at all on it, despite not eating for 24 hours then eating a bowl of porridge and blue berries and then going straight into a 17 hour fast (as instructed). I found it pretty disappointing 😭

HumphreyCobblers · 03/03/2024 21:28

It works for me! I really like it. I do struggle a bit in the progesterone phase of my HRT but shortening my window etc is very successful, and I avoiding falling into a vat of carbs pre period. I maintain my weight doing this.

BirdieT · 21/03/2024 21:09

I'm just reading it. I have dated on and off while doing keto since 2017 and find it suits me not just weight loss but mental clarity and all the other health benefits.

Bingowingo1 · 23/03/2024 05:09

I haven't read the book but was thinking about buying it. Do I need to tho? Basically do longer fasts in the first half of your cycle, right?

BirdieT · 23/03/2024 08:31

No it isn't that simple it dives deep into different foods that feed the different stages of the cycle. How to bake hormones different length fasts in I think for different stages. I read the book in 4 days and enjoyed it.

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