I had to get myself organised and have in the house the food I need for my "2" days. And I still provide my body with the optimum nutrition it needs. Brilliant!!!
Replied By Lor (Uk) on 07/12/2014
I am not overweight but by dropping 10 lbs means I'd in a lower bmi band. 5:2 suits me - a modest breakfast then nothing other than calorie free liquids until 5-6 pm when I eat a mountain of vegetables with a little carbohydrate like a baked potato. I do not count calories as +/- 100 calories is not going to make much difference to this regime which has to become a way of life and it also reduces the stress of counting calories.
So far 4 lbs have melted away with no sign of gaunt cheeks, flat boobs etc and there's good news for males too, the weight drops off even quicker. My husband has lost 10 lbs but he had more to loose. On the calorie reduced days I make sure that I am extremely busy so that skipping lunch does not bother me.
This is the first time I have ever followed a "diet". I believe it is good to under eat occasionally even though I am not guilty of overeating ever!
Replied By Jan (Wisconsin, US) on 07/12/2014
I have intuitively done intermittent fasting for years...a meal at 11 am and another at 6 pm with no snacks. While this isn't calorie depravation per se, it has kept my weight in check for years. The minute I start adding additional meals or snacks, my weight goes up and I feel groggy all the time. I also do not get many colds, flu or any joint pain when I use this method of eating. It works!Replied By Estela (Chicago) on 08/05/2014
Diabetes, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol!
I will defenitely try this out starting Monday; right after my birthday haha.
Replied By Manolo (Utah, Salt Lake City) on 09/01/2015
I have a heart problem, is it safe for me to try 5:2 diet or do I still need to consult my doctor?