The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I was feeling a bit 'foggy' this morning so had a small bowl of (soya milk) porridge for brekkie with plenty of oatbran in it, and have just had an apple with cheese for break .... as the bacon butties are off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I have just read this entire thread with interest & wonder if it might work for me - because quite frankly nothing else has! I have a lot of weight to lose, & find it hard to diet when I am working (all that yummy food whizzing before me!), so I could fast on non working days. Can you drink wine on non fasting days? I know I need to cut down my wine consumption, but I do so love a glass (or 2) in the evening? Cutting it out on fast days would be easier if I knew I could still have some on the other days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I am pretty sure you can't have it on fast days - the maximum intake you can have is 500cals, you can distribute that as suits your metabolism the best; I prefer to have something small at breakfast and then smaller, healthy snacks during the day as it suits me better to have an ongoing intake even if it's teeny. Those water noodles or cauliflower rice are both good fillers, as are clear soups. I keep an container of cold chicken in the fridge for the odd nibble. Some people are better off with nothing at breakfast and fasting most of the day; I guess it depends on your metabolism and calorific needs. I'm afraid that the wine will be your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I have wine on some non fast days but I do try and eat sensibly on non fast days and try and keep well within the 2000 cal daily recommended limit. It is something I need to keep an eye on as if I go over 2000 calls regularly then it just cancels out the calories I skipped on the fast days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 No, I know you can't have it on fast days It was the non fasting days I wondered about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 My 5:2 is all over the place at the moment . Sometimes I start off on a fast day but it all goes pearshaped when I visit mum and she makes me eat cakes or I just get the munchies for no apparent reason! I'm not going to stress about it though, I know how easy it is to do when things are going normally. Just noticed after doing a typo that "fast" is an anagram of "fats" - how appropriate . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cinnamon, you can certainly drink on non-fast days, it just depends if you're planning on trying to consume fewer calories on those days. It just means your weight loss will be slower but that's probably better as you're more likely to be able to maintain the lifestyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks I have downloaded the book, so I will now read up! One more question though.......do you have to stick to which days you fast on, or can they be flexible? I work Monday & Tuesday, so would ideally fast on Wednesday & Friday, BUT I am on holiday next week, so could space it out a little bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 You can chop and change the days so long as there's 2 in a week. I guess if you're drinking then you won't be stressed abut not eating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 That's the beauty of it, you can pick the fast days to suit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Cinnamon, I have a lot of weight to lose and have tried so many diets over the years and never stuck at them! This I find really easy, if I want some chocolate I can and if it's a fast day I'll have it the day after. I also use something called My Fitness Pal on the computer (and phone) it's free and helps me track the calories on my non fast days as well. Lot's of people manage without it but I'm an over eater and it helps keep me on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I have a glass of wine on some of my non fast days, and you can chop and change which days each week you fast on, and it isn't the end of the world if you occasionally only manage one day in a given week. The days shouldn't be consecutive though. I have struggled slightly with my non fast days, because I have though Oh I can eat today, so I have eaten things with the view that I can't eat them tomorrow. I find the fast days very easy, I drink loads of black drinks and fruit teas, there is a huge variety. If I wake up hungry I will eat a banana then nothing until tea time, if not I may have something like a hard boiled egg at lunchtime, then a small evening meal, but I have also fasted all day and used my whole calorie allowance in the evening. I have found that eating loads of veg like broccoli or asparagus with a poached egg works well for a satisfying meal. Good luck, it is certainly the most sensible diet that I have heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Ok, I think I am going to give it a go. I would fast today, but I have already bought the weekends food shopping, & it can't be frozen, so I will make Monday my first day. I am going to get some slim a soups, Bovril, Fizzy water & veggies in ......any other things I should buy to keep me going? We only drink skimmed milk here anyhow, & I can live without wine for a few days a week Does anyone know of any good Apps to help with the calorie counting? Edited May 18, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 I've seen lots of people mention My Fitness Pal. Don't stress too much about what you've got in the house - I remember feeling really nervous the day before my first fast day. It ended up being sooo much easier than I expected . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I use My fitness pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 The only tip I have is to stick to unprocessed food as much as you can, I love the pukka Cleanse tea, which is lovely and warming too. The fast days help to educate to into only eating when you feel hungry; you get to recognise the hunger signs again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Happy Monday everyone! Fast day for me today. So far so good. Drinking loads and can't stop going to the loo as a result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Good luck Loon, see if you can get off the loo Fasting tomorrow - I have circuit training tonight, and there's no way I could do that on an empty stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Day one & first ever (voluntary) fast day for me. I am sticking to the 'Day 8' menu plan in the book - however I REALLY overslept this morning & have only just had my 2 scrambled eggs & smoked salmon I am expecting this evening to be hard, but have heaps of bottles of San Pelligrino at hand to keep me sated. Edited May 20, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just look forward to something lovely tomorrow. I'm fasting tomorrow, just had a delicious lunch at work; Salade Nicoise with pea and mint soup. I decided against the crusty bread that was with it, so mostly protein/veg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Another fast day here too. Looking forward to my Hairy Bikers sweet and sour chicken and rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'm fasting too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Well,I rather enjoyed my first fast day. I feel pretty perky this morning, & not in the least bit lightheaded or starving hungry. The only downside is that I drank so much water I had to get up 4 times in the night I am having a normal day today - next fast is Thursday, & I am planning it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Glad it went well Cinnamon Once you get into the swing of it is not too hard to do. I have a bit of a headache this morning. I think I should try to drink more water but like you would spend all day in the loo! Anyway I am certainly losing weight so that is the main thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Glad it went well Sarah, I came on to see how you fared. Be careful not to splurge today I am fasting today, can't go without brekkie (or I get dizzy) so had a wee bit of Greek yoghurt, a dorp of honey and a few almonds. Will have herbal teas and an apple during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've kind of had 2 weeks off but was pleasantly surprised that I've not put on any weight . I'm just about at my target weight anyway (don't want to have to buy new trousers so plan to stick at this!) so may do the 6:1 just to maintain things. I'm a bit cross about the invention of Malteasers . They are far too darn delicious . Only 186 calories though (but 3 would be a fast day allowance ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
