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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.

Fasting support. Come join me.

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QuinoafromKew · 05/08/2026 16:08

I am getting back into fasting again and fancied a bit of support. I do a fair bit of 16:8 but after indulgent holidays I do a few 24 hour ones to reset me again i.e from dinner one night to dinner the next.
I'm doing one from dinner tonight so anyone else fancy joining in. Everything is easier with a buddy.

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QuinoafromKew · 08/09/2026 08:50

Yes I am @friedaklein. I have two female DC - young adults - and don't fast when we are all together so I want to kick start things again which I like to do with a 22/24 hour fast.
Nice to have a buddy alongside.

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friedaklein · 08/09/2026 08:52

Wow, 24 hrs is hardcore. What do you drink when fasting? I have been drinking black coffee and water with a few drops of lemon.

QuinoafromKew · 08/09/2026 20:09

Black Earl Grey tea or occasionally a mug of builders tea with a splash of milk if I feel I really need it. I'm not too purist.
Just finished dinner and it was very welcome I cannot lie.

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BoilingHotand50something · 08/09/2026 20:15

Well done @QuinoafromKew
I reckon I did about 18 hours yesterday evening / today - was struggling around the 17 hour mark but then got involved in a piece of work and probably could have gone longer in the end. Never done 24 though apart from when ill. Am thinking I need to try it!

QuinoafromKew · 08/09/2026 21:51

I use the 24 hours ones @BoilingHotand50something to rebalance after hols/big weekends of which I have had rather too many lately....
Straight and narrow now until the end of the month!

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