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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I have just been reading about how fasting is the new 'best' way of both losing and keeping weight off once you have lost it...

I suppose the most well known fasting diet is the 5:2 (where you eat normally for 5 days and fast for 2), originated by Dr Michael Mosely, but there are others such as the 1:1, where you fast every other day and the 6:1 where you go without food 1 day in 7...although its definitely not for everyone, especially those who think 3 meals a day is the norm..

I started my take on the fasting diet back in January..I eat one main meal a day either lunch or dinner, totalling 800 calories (I have since upped my intake to 1200 calories to include some appetite suppressing snacks..and 1 day a week I am allowed 'normal' food (including chocolate and cheese )

has anyone else tried fasting, and what were the results?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do my own thing but it's the same kinda principle

I have a 7 hour eating window 12-7pm 6 days a week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My friend did it and I tried it for a week to understand how hungry she was during the week and to understand why she'd do that instead of exercising.

I felt seriously light headed on the fasting days, I didn't think it was healthy at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Defo works for dropping weight but if you live weights you need to get your macros in or you are gonna be losing a lot of muscle too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You know this already I've done 5:2 most weeks since June pus 4-5 sessions at the gym. Rest of the time eat normally but relatively healthily. I've now lost just shy of 3.5 stone and I'm lighter and fitter than I was 25 years ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

*lift

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Work on a building site 12 hours a day seven days a week fuck fasting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Work on a building site 12 hours a day seven days a week fuck fasting"

Site security isn't hard work though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm doing very well on just eating healthy without fasting at all. I eat regularly throughout the day, not chocolate or crisps obviously, and I've lost 2 stone in just over 2 months. The best bit is I'm never hungry and don't feel like I'm on a diet which my doctor says is the major key to losing weight and on top of that not a single gym visit!

I think people just want miracle diets which allow copious amounts of fat, chips and alcohol.

Self righteous sermon over, it is sunday though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been doin 5:2 for nearly a year now. It works for me, you just need a little willpower to withstand being hungry occasionally. I lost 11kg in 8 weeks and have since switched to 6:1 just to maintain my weight. The other health benefits are worth it too, and it's nice to be able two eat whatever you want when you're not on a fast day.

It's not for everyone though, you've got to find what works for you of course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All 'diets' work for initial weight loss, if you can't maintain the regime long term though that's when you end up putting the weight back on plus more.

I know friends of who have been successful on the 5.2 and also through plain healthy eating and exercise.

Exercise imo is the key for a healthier life style, it's not all about the weight loss.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Exercise imo is the key for a healthier life style"

And this is why I'm doomed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just have your caloric intake in for the day in a deficit, it's really that simple. Lmfao

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I don't see it as a diet though, more of a lifestyle thing that suits my needs ..

also if done correctly, it helps to benefit people who suffer from chronic diseases (although obviously NOT ALL of them)

I get that about initial weight loss and having to stick with it, but most people who fast are in it for the long term because they know it works...

as for exercise I walk everywhere I can and will soon be starting swimming a couple of times a week

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Work on a building site 12 hours a day seven days a week fuck fasting"

thanks for your input

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm doing the xante diet right now quick fix to lose stone or two then try and keep it off , which is the hard bit x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am doing carb cycling and it works good, you eat more carbs on workout days then the next low and a medium carb day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've given up with dieting tbh none seem to work. I obviously have very stubborn fat that doesn't want to leave me x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"All 'diets' work for initial weight loss, if you can't maintain the regime long term though that's when you end up putting the weight back on plus more.

I know friends of who have been successful on the 5.2 and also through plain healthy eating and exercise.

Exercise imo is the key for a healthier life style, it's not all about the weight loss."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you think it's harder to lose weight as you get older?

I lost 4 stone in two months when in my early twenties, which was on a fasting diet and it worked for years whereby I only fluctuated by half a stone.

But that has gone up now by a stone and half.....and it's a bugger to loose a few pounds now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't see it as a diet though, more of a lifestyle thing that suits my needs ..

also if done correctly, it helps to benefit people who suffer from chronic diseases (although obviously NOT ALL of them)

I get that about initial weight loss and having to stick with it, but most people who fast are in it for the long term because they know it works...

as for exercise I walk everywhere I can and will soon be starting swimming a couple of times a week"

I think you have more chance of maintaining if you see it as a lifestyle change as opposed to a diet.

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By *L RogueMan
over a year ago

London

Diets are nothing without exercise.

Most "diets" stem from not wanting to get active. A balanced diet and a bit of exercise will always win out over any diet fad. Besides, our bodies have a preset condition to store fat in times when they feel they're getting a lack of nutrition or sustance. So even once you've lost the weight, as soon as the diet stops then you'll pile it back on.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Diets are nothing without exercise.

Most "diets" stem from not wanting to get active. A balanced diet and a bit of exercise will always win out over any diet fad. Besides, our bodies have a preset condition to store fat in times when they feel they're getting a lack of nutrition or sustance. So even once you've lost the weight, as soon as the diet stops then you'll pile it back on. "

thanks for your input but the OP was about fasting and your experience of it?

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By *L RogueMan
over a year ago

London


"Diets are nothing without exercise.

Most "diets" stem from not wanting to get active. A balanced diet and a bit of exercise will always win out over any diet fad. Besides, our bodies have a preset condition to store fat in times when they feel they're getting a lack of nutrition or sustance. So even once you've lost the weight, as soon as the diet stops then you'll pile it back on. "

sustenance even!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You know this already I've done 5:2 most weeks since June pus 4-5 sessions at the gym. Rest of the time eat normally but relatively healthily. I've now lost just shy of 3.5 stone and I'm lighter and fitter than I was 25 years ago "

that's really good

my brother tried every diet going until someone recommended the 5:2 to him..I think he's been on it over 2 years now and has managed to maintain the weight he lost when he started

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By *L RogueMan
over a year ago

London


"Diets are nothing without exercise.

Most "diets" stem from not wanting to get active. A balanced diet and a bit of exercise will always win out over any diet fad. Besides, our bodies have a preset condition to store fat in times when they feel they're getting a lack of nutrition or sustance. So even once you've lost the weight, as soon as the diet stops then you'll pile it back on.

thanks for your input but the OP was about fasting and your experience of it?"

You're welcome!

Simply pointing out that a change of diet (or lack of) will have these effects. You asked for experience of it. That's mine from what I've experienced and observed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Diets are nothing without exercise.

Most "diets" stem from not wanting to get active. A balanced diet and a bit of exercise will always win out over any diet fad. Besides, our bodies have a preset condition to store fat in times when they feel they're getting a lack of nutrition or sustance. So even once you've lost the weight, as soon as the diet stops then you'll pile it back on. "

Like Roxi said, the 5:2 plan is supposed to be a lifestyle that you adopt forever, rather than a diet you ditch as soon as you reach target weight

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Diets are nothing without exercise.

Most "diets" stem from not wanting to get active. A balanced diet and a bit of exercise will always win out over any diet fad. Besides, our bodies have a preset condition to store fat in times when they feel they're getting a lack of nutrition or sustance. So even once you've lost the weight, as soon as the diet stops then you'll pile it back on.

thanks for your input but the OP was about fasting and your experience of it?

You're welcome!

Simply pointing out that a change of diet (or lack of) will have these effects. You asked for experience of it. That's mine from what I've experienced and observed. "

so you did the 5:2 (other fasting regimes are available) but ditched it?

its not about conventional diets

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By *ascade35Man
over a year ago

Alnwick

I don't believe in them.....having tried a few myself but came to the firm belief that if you eat a well balanced diet and do plenty of varying excercise (doesn't have to be gym or even heavy physical activity) THAT is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.

Ultimately though, you will only put in your best effort when you REALLY want to be serious about it.....if you hesistate in doing it, then you don't really want too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used the 'eating window' option (1 to 9 then later on 6-10) for a year and it worked really well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The 5:2 worked really well for me. Everyone is different - I think people just need to find what works best for them. I like fasting diets because I'm good at them. Rubbish at 'normal' diets though. Pretty much at my goal weight now.

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By *oopaandchampersCouple
over a year ago

St Johns

Their is only one downside to fasting... it is unsociable...it resets the body.. the first few days you feel rough from lack of sugar caffeine etc after that it is surprisingly easy .. a lot negative waffle with this subject...a ten day water fast will get nearly everyone off high blood pressure meds ....cancer also slows up with zero sugar in the body I've done ten days felt great after...... just not great fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The 5:2 worked really well for me. Everyone is different - I think people just need to find what works best for them. "

Exactly, everyone's metabolism does not work the same - young males are going to be a TOTALLY different proposition to post-menopausal females....it often depends why you put on the weight in the first place.

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over a year ago


"The 5:2 worked really well for me. Everyone is different - I think people just need to find what works best for them. I like fasting diets because I'm good at them. Rubbish at 'normal' diets though. Pretty much at my goal weight now. "

Congrats! Are you going to drop to one fast day a week? I found I had to because I just kept losing weight even after I reached my goal

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By *candiumWoman
over a year ago

oban

I tried 5:2 couldn't even make it through the 1st day. I've tried neal replacement... tried healthy eating... I guess I'm screwed.

I can't do much exercise due to health issues so it has to be reducing my calorie intake somehow. Strict carb avoidance just about worked for me for 6 weeks but its not long term sustainable or affordable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Diets are nothing without exercise.

Most "diets" stem from not wanting to get active. A balanced diet and a bit of exercise will always win out over any diet fad. Besides, our bodies have a preset condition to store fat in times when they feel they're getting a lack of nutrition or sustance. So even once you've lost the weight, as soon as the diet stops then you'll pile it back on. "

I disagree a little in that I think exercise is important to be healthy bit not essential in losing weight but completely agree about fad diets though. I've always thought, and my doctor said the same, that if you fast as soon as you eat again the body responds by storing fat more readily in case of future lean (fasting) times.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A while ago I tried to lose half a stone with the 6:1. I felt faint by mid afternoon to the point of shaking and having to stop what I was doing. I tried again a few days later with the same result. Maybe it didn't work for me because I burn up a lot of energy every day. Maybe I could've kept trying. Anyway, I lost the 7lbs by just cutting down on the amount I was eating and now I regret it..

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By *L RogueMan
over a year ago

London


"I don't believe in them.....having tried a few myself but came to the firm belief that if you eat a well balanced diet and do plenty of varying excercise (doesn't have to be gym or even heavy physical activity) THAT is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.

Ultimately though, you will only put in your best effort when you REALLY want to be serious about it.....if you hesistate in doing it, then you don't really want too"

To answer the earlier question: I have a high metabolism so it left me weak. This is partly to being quite active too. I guess it's about finding what works for you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The 5:2 worked really well for me. Everyone is different - I think people just need to find what works best for them. I like fasting diets because I'm good at them. Rubbish at 'normal' diets though. Pretty much at my goal weight now.

Congrats! Are you going to drop to one fast day a week? I found I had to because I just kept losing weight even after I reached my goal"

Thank you. I found I don't need to eat as much in general. After I've had my Easter egg binge I'll get sensible and just eat less and better generally.

I'm going to keep an eye on my weight and I'll do 5:2 but just eat less on the 2 days rather than fasting. It's easier to keep at the same weight than lose weight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A while ago I tried to lose half a stone with the 6:1. I felt faint by mid afternoon to the point of shaking and having to stop what I was doing. I tried again a few days later with the same result. Maybe it didn't work for me because I burn up a lot of energy every day. Maybe I could've kept trying. Anyway, I lost the 7lbs by just cutting down on the amount I was eating and now I regret it.. "

What do you regret?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just had a mushroom spinach and ricotta salad I have you know woman!

PTU xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A while ago I tried to lose half a stone with the 6:1. I felt faint by mid afternoon to the point of shaking and having to stop what I was doing. I tried again a few days later with the same result. Maybe it didn't work for me because I burn up a lot of energy every day. Maybe I could've kept trying. Anyway, I lost the 7lbs by just cutting down on the amount I was eating and now I regret it..

What do you regret?"

Losing the weight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have just been reading about how fasting is the new 'best' way of both losing and keeping weight off once you have lost it...

I suppose the most well known fasting diet is the 5:2 (where you eat normally for 5 days and fast for 2), originated by Dr Michael Mosely, but there are others such as the 1:1, where you fast every other day and the 6:1 where you go without food 1 day in 7...although its definitely not for everyone, especially those who think 3 meals a day is the norm..

I started my take on the fasting diet back in January..I eat one main meal a day either lunch or dinner, totalling 800 calories (I have since upped my intake to 1200 calories to include some appetite suppressing snacks..and 1 day a week I am allowed 'normal' food (including chocolate and cheese )

has anyone else tried fasting, and what were the results? "

I'm a big fan of Michael Mosely, he talks a lot of sense. The fasting diet didn't work for me, I was just obsessing about food all the time!

These days I cook everything, don't eat sugar, and curb the carbs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't see it as a diet though, more of a lifestyle thing that suits my needs ..

also if done correctly, it helps to benefit people who suffer from chronic diseases (although obviously NOT ALL of them)

I get that about initial weight loss and having to stick with it, but most people who fast are in it for the long term because they know it works...

as for exercise I walk everywhere I can and will soon be starting swimming a couple of times a week"

This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have just been reading about how fasting is the new 'best' way of both losing and keeping weight off once you have lost it...

I suppose the most well known fasting diet is the 5:2 (where you eat normally for 5 days and fast for 2), originated by Dr Michael Mosely, but there are others such as the 1:1, where you fast every other day and the 6:1 where you go without food 1 day in 7...although its definitely not for everyone, especially those who think 3 meals a day is the norm..

I started my take on the fasting diet back in January..I eat one main meal a day either lunch or dinner, totalling 800 calories (I have since upped my intake to 1200 calories to include some appetite suppressing snacks..and 1 day a week I am allowed 'normal' food (including chocolate and cheese )

has anyone else tried fasting, and what were the results?

I'm a big fan of Michael Mosely, he talks a lot of sense. The fasting diet didn't work for me, I was just obsessing about food all the time!

These days I cook everything, don't eat sugar, and curb the carbs. "

For me you've hit the nail on the head about "obsessing" and personally I think that's what fundamentally flawed about 5:2 etc. Colleagues at work are trying it and they report being depressed, hungry, fed up and because of constantly thinking about food having to go to bed really early to get over it. I try not to look too smug in front of them!

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over a year ago


"The 5:2 worked really well for me. Everyone is different - I think people just need to find what works best for them. I like fasting diets because I'm good at them. Rubbish at 'normal' diets though. Pretty much at my goal weight now.

Congrats! Are you going to drop to one fast day a week? I found I had to because I just kept losing weight even after I reached my goal

Thank you. I found I don't need to eat as much in general. After I've had my Easter egg binge I'll get sensible and just eat less and better generally.

I'm going to keep an eye on my weight and I'll do 5:2 but just eat less on the 2 days rather than fasting. It's easier to keep at the same weight than lose weight. "

Very true. It's good to hear it's working for you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nah life is too short to be walking around hungry and snappy fuck that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"nah life is too short to be walking around hungry and snappy fuck that!"

Well said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tryed to private message you op but I can't. X

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over a year ago


"A while ago I tried to lose half a stone with the 6:1. I felt faint by mid afternoon to the point of shaking and having to stop what I was doing. I tried again a few days later with the same result. Maybe it didn't work for me because I burn up a lot of energy every day. Maybe I could've kept trying. Anyway, I lost the 7lbs by just cutting down on the amount I was eating and now I regret it..

What do you regret?

Losing the weight "

Gaining weight can be just as difficult for some people. Hope you find your ideal weight.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have just been reading about how fasting is the new 'best' way of both losing and keeping weight off once you have lost it...

I suppose the most well known fasting diet is the 5:2 (where you eat normally for 5 days and fast for 2), originated by Dr Michael Mosely, but there are others such as the 1:1, where you fast every other day and the 6:1 where you go without food 1 day in 7...although its definitely not for everyone, especially those who think 3 meals a day is the norm..

I started my take on the fasting diet back in January..I eat one main meal a day either lunch or dinner, totalling 800 calories (I have since upped my intake to 1200 calories to include some appetite suppressing snacks..and 1 day a week I am allowed 'normal' food (including chocolate and cheese )

has anyone else tried fasting, and what were the results?

I'm a big fan of Michael Mosely, he talks a lot of sense. The fasting diet didn't work for me, I was just obsessing about food all the time!

These days I cook everything, don't eat sugar, and curb the carbs.

For me you've hit the nail on the head about "obsessing" and personally I think that's what fundamentally flawed about 5:2 etc. Colleagues at work are trying it and they report being depressed, hungry, fed up and because of constantly thinking about food having to go to bed really early to get over it. I try not to look too smug in front of them! "

but on the 5:2 its only 2 days where you fast, and even on those 2 days you can still eat low calorific appetite suppressing stuff, like apples, water, eggs, almonds, apricots...

what you don't do is eat 3 meals as you usually would...

I think some people see the word 'fast' and just equate it with starvation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have just been reading about how fasting is the new 'best' way of both losing and keeping weight off once you have lost it...

I suppose the most well known fasting diet is the 5:2 (where you eat normally for 5 days and fast for 2), originated by Dr Michael Mosely, but there are others such as the 1:1, where you fast every other day and the 6:1 where you go without food 1 day in 7...although its definitely not for everyone, especially those who think 3 meals a day is the norm..

I started my take on the fasting diet back in January..I eat one main meal a day either lunch or dinner, totalling 800 calories (I have since upped my intake to 1200 calories to include some appetite suppressing snacks..and 1 day a week I am allowed 'normal' food (including chocolate and cheese )

has anyone else tried fasting, and what were the results?

I'm a big fan of Michael Mosely, he talks a lot of sense. The fasting diet didn't work for me, I was just obsessing about food all the time!

These days I cook everything, don't eat sugar, and curb the carbs.

For me you've hit the nail on the head about "obsessing" and personally I think that's what fundamentally flawed about 5:2 etc. Colleagues at work are trying it and they report being depressed, hungry, fed up and because of constantly thinking about food having to go to bed really early to get over it. I try not to look too smug in front of them!

but on the 5:2 its only 2 days where you fast, and even on those 2 days you can still eat low calorific appetite suppressing stuff, like apples, water, eggs, almonds, apricots...

what you don't do is eat 3 meals as you usually would...

I think some people see the word 'fast' and just equate it with starvation "

Oh right, okay didn't particularly know that but, and I know it's individual choice, I like that I can eat sensibly through the day which means I don't "feel/think" I'm on a diet.

If that's what you do fantastic if it's working for you though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A while ago I tried to lose half a stone with the 6:1. I felt faint by mid afternoon to the point of shaking and having to stop what I was doing. I tried again a few days later with the same result. Maybe it didn't work for me because I burn up a lot of energy every day. Maybe I could've kept trying. Anyway, I lost the 7lbs by just cutting down on the amount I was eating and now I regret it..

What do you regret?

Losing the weight

Gaining weight can be just as difficult for some people. Hope you find your ideal weight. "

Tell me about it. Thank you

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