5:2 Diet (part II)

Mercy · 25 March 2015 at 7:57PM

fd1972uk wrote: »

Going to try this out too.

Will need to look at what is on offer for food to try and enable to stick to this level of calories.

I did an online check and it gave me a guide of 1680 calories for daily rate.

I ended up buying these ketone capsules, probably a waste of money but got them now.

Also hoping to get a bit more physical work, although dealing with a knee injury I sustained last year, which I have a meeting with physio again. Need to do a bit more exercise.

Started only last week, my scales aren't the greatest and a bit hard to see, lol, but I've lost between 0.5-1lb so far, even though I was a tad bad on Sunday.

Into the bargain Friday and Saturday I don't work to the 1680 (that's only for 3 out of the 5 days, with the other 2 being the '600'ish). But don't intend to go daft.

FD

Hello!

Sure you'll get the hang of this and I know I will keep on as the benefits aren't just weight loss

I have 2 FDs, 3 work days of counting and being sensible and do not count at the weekend at all. Equally, after 4 1/2 weeks and a real 2kg down, I don't find myself making stupid decisions quite as often

Hope you like it :beer:

Mx

Mercy · 25 March 2015 at 8:18PM

fd1972uk wrote: »

Going to try this out too.

Will need to look at what is on offer for food to try and enable to stick to this level of calories.

I did an online check and it gave me a guide of 1680 calories for daily rate.

FD

Hiya
I'll give you an old example of a regular eating day at work to maybe give some ideas

Bullet proof coffee 3 and 4g - 63 c
For breakfast
2 boiled large eggs - 156 c
baby plum toms 100g - 18 c
1 cup Marigold bouillon - 12 c
I drop my toms in the bouillon for a few mins and they come out all lightly cooked, great with the eggs

Lunch
Large apple cut into slices - 100 c
Crumbly cheese 100g - 375 c
Black or red grapes 100g - 75 c

Comes in at 799 cals.
Still would give you 881 cals to be within your daily rate

My drinks in the day, after my coffees in the morn, are green tea with cinnamon with maybe another coffee at some point. That and about 1.5 to 2L water. Water helps everyday

MX

fd1972uk · 26 March 2015 at 9:53AM

Thanks Mercy.

Yeah fruit is something I'll need to bring into my regime. Never been too great on it, but especially for the FD's.

Likewise your weekly routine is something similar although I'm trying to calorie count on the Sunday too. Friday and Saturday are non count days, although I'll try and not be going silly billy.

I will give myself a midweek treat, as I will do at the weekend, but very limited.

FD

Mercy · 26 March 2015 at 9:01PM

fd1972uk wrote: »

Thanks Mercy.

Yeah fruit is something I'll need to bring into my regime. Never been too great on it, but especially for the FD's.

Likewise your weekly routine is something similar although I'm trying to calorie count on the Sunday too. Friday and Saturday are non count days, although I'll try and not be going silly billy.

I will give myself a midweek treat, as I will do at the weekend, but very limited.

FD

I just love black grapes!
I find that if I have some sweetness in the day I don't feel the urge later

Mercy · 26 March 2015 at 9:11PM

Hi all

Ive been doing 2 fast days, Monday and Thursday.
Thursday has always been a bit more difficult but doable.

Today I felt for the first time a bit faint and down. Ate some stuff so it was not a fast day afterall :rotfl:

Looking at Weds eating I had much less than normal. So maybe I didn't have enough yesterday to feel good today? I don't know.
Yesterday I had 1200 cals where I'd normally have 1500 - 1600.

Not sweating it but I will try Monday and Wednesday next week.

Tomorrow I won't eat till 10am and have sausies and hot toms - heated in bouillon - then a bit less than usual fruit and cheese for a late lunch.
Got a nice curry, rice and yogurt planned for eve.

My only plan for the weekend is to try out my new baby frying pan - an egg to go with my sausies and beans

MX

Mercy · 26 March 2015 at 10:03PM

fd1972uk wrote: »

Thanks Mercy.

Yeah fruit is something I'll need to bring into my regime. Never been too great on it, but especially for the FD's.

Likewise your weekly routine is something similar although I'm trying to calorie count on the Sunday too. Friday and Saturday are non count days, although I'll try and not be going silly billy.

I will give myself a midweek treat, as I will do at the weekend, but very limited.

FD

You could do more veg if that's better?
Sugarsnap peas are a boon

34 cals for 100g - a lot of sugarsnaps

half sspeas and cherry toms is 26 cals per 100g / 4 ounces

Celery is much less

I like it but only if cut up in small slices so no strings

Make a grid and log all the veg n fruit you like.
Column 1 - item
Column 2 - calories per 100g

Select from there

I tried to get more fruit n veg in and was doing well
Now I see how many veg n fruit I like and work out what I can fit in. Loads if that's all but need fat and protein to live.:)

Veg has generally less cals per 100g than most anything else. Pick your faves and work it out for you

MX

Mercy · 27 March 2015 at 7:37AM

Hi all!

Just had to share
Down from 83kg to 80.1 today!
That's nearly 3 kg ~ 6.4 pounds down in 5 weeks :j

My short term goal was to see the 70's and I truly think this might happen next week.

My goal is 70kg eventually - no rush - but to get there would be amazing

I see a sunny weekend approaching, hope you all have a wonderful time too!

MX

Bluebell68 · 27 March 2015 at 4:52PM

lost 2 pound happy coming off
tomorrow and sun are my 2 fast days
today is my birthday getting so old :rotfl:
crept on me this old age rubbish:(
have good weekend everyone

Angry_Bear · 27 March 2015 at 9:33PM

Just thought I'd pop in and say hi to everyone

.
Nice to see so many people doing well with 5:2, I'm still at it myself. I think I expect to do it forever (although I'm still toying with the idea of switching to 6:1 eventually).

My weight loss has slowed to a crawl (about 0.5lb every 2 weeks!), but I've lost 100lb in total and although I'd like to lose a little more I'm fitter than I think I've ever been and if I stayed this weight for ever more I could live with it

.

fd1972uk · 30 March 2015 at 11:59AM

100lb, that's great.

I will need to get ready for next week, on holiday for a week (just staying at home), so don't want to lose the edge, as long as I can keep it in check.

It's easier when at work, as I can monitor it better and have a routine, but next week will need to be careful.

Into the bargain was my daughters birthday yesterday, so had slightly more than I would account for so that might have a little impact on this week.

Mercy - Veg, ain't a strong point of mine, lol. Very limited, the list wouldn't be too big, lol. Although I might start up with some salads soon for dinner with selective choices.

FD

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