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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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Butternutsqoosh · 17/06/2024 08:07

Having watched Dr MM on YouTube this week my husband and I have decided to try the 5:2 however I am quite terrified by the prospect of just 500 kcals! I am overweight by a stone or so, but I workout twice a week and swim 3k a week and am in training for some ultra hikes over the summer - would it be completely against sensibility to be on 800 for the fast days at least to start? Or should I just suck it up?!

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FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 17/06/2024 08:57

The new version of 5:2 is eating 800 calories. It's much better than 500!
Good luck with it!

tahinitoast · 17/06/2024 09:09

Butternutsqoosh · 17/06/2024 08:07

Having watched Dr MM on YouTube this week my husband and I have decided to try the 5:2 however I am quite terrified by the prospect of just 500 kcals! I am overweight by a stone or so, but I workout twice a week and swim 3k a week and am in training for some ultra hikes over the summer - would it be completely against sensibility to be on 800 for the fast days at least to start? Or should I just suck it up?!

Me too! Good luck to you! I'm also scared at the prospect of 500 and considering the 800 as per pp, may be more sustainable. What are you planning to eat today?

I have a good stone to lose, I'm exercising three times a week and trying to cut out the snacks but goes against the grain as am a sugar fiend!

Hoglet70 · 26/06/2024 21:14

FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 17/06/2024 08:57

The new version of 5:2 is eating 800 calories. It's much better than 500!
Good luck with it!

That's every day though whereas 5🅾 is 500 twice a week. Much easier than the Fast 800.

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