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Fasting / 5:2 diet

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Smartmove fasting thread continues-everyone welcome!

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Smartmove · 12/08/2025 07:11

@Bubbles44
@hollyblueivy

girls r u there? I’ve gone off wagon into the abyss and weigh over 10 stone for first time in like ever

time to get back into fasting and ignore it’s the summer holidays!

am freaking out!

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hollyblueivy · 30/09/2026 08:02

11:5:6 for me today. Going to try for a good few days before the weekend. Must stay hydrated!

hollyblueivy · 02/10/2026 08:00

Ending the week 11:5:6 - I’ve started back on the creatine so not sure how much is that or not - will see how things settle over the next couple of weeks.

hollyblueivy · 05/10/2026 07:57

11:6:1 - I really really would like have a stone off by Christmas and to be in the 10 stone bracket otherwise it is quite possible I’ll be in the 12 stones by the New Year. Might try to do a couple of weeks dry?

hollyblueivy · 08/10/2026 08:09

11:4:5 - would like to see a half pound drop by tomorrow!

going to try a dry weekend. No promises.

hollyblueivy · 09/10/2026 08:05

11:3:8 happy with that.

Not so sure about the no drinking but will see.

WorthySloth · 09/10/2026 08:37

I haven’t had chance to weigh myself in ages and tbh I’m full of cold and been eating crap because of it 😭😭

hollyblueivy · 09/10/2026 09:01

There’s so much going around isn’t there. Hope you’re feeling better soon.

hollyblueivy · 16/10/2026 08:02

11:7 today - feeling frustrated with that. Don’t think I’ve been too bad with food / drink. Exercise has dropped off a bit but wouldn’t have though it would make that much difference.

id like to say I’ll try for a good week before half term is upon us again but my attitude feels a bit F it now.

how are you getting in guys?

@WorthySloth

@Smartmove

WorthySloth · 16/10/2026 10:15

I’ve had a dreadful cold and my eating has been all over the place. I haven’t been weighing either. No idea what I’m doing 😭😭

busy weekend coming up then I’ll get back to it

hollyblueivy · 19/10/2026 08:13

11:8 - What is going on?!

hope you’re feeling better

WorthySloth · 20/10/2026 15:20

Weighed in this morning at 11:6.8. Really need to give this a proper go. I’ve priced up the weight loss pills but don’t really want to go that route so I’m going to try really hard until Christmas and reassess in the new year

hollyblueivy · 20/10/2026 18:30

@WorthySloth. that’s not too bad considering you haven’t been well or weighed in a while.

This weight loss thing isn’t easy is it, and I can completely understand why anyone would consider the weight loss pills and jabs. Do you know of your BMI etc would qualify you? I could really do with assistance to shift a good half a stone!

WorthySloth · 20/10/2026 18:45

I think I’m borderline at the moment so would need to talk to someone about it. Dunno. I’ll revisit the idea in the new year I think.

SnackcidentProne · 20/10/2026 19:46

Weight has slowly crept up and need to lose some before Christmas starts. 48 hours into a fast and weighed in at 10:6.7 this morning. Hoping this will give me a kick start.

SnackcidentProne · Today 07:54

10:3.3 this morning. Finished my fast my last night with chicken, veg and rice. Now moving on OMAD though may struggle over the weekend.

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