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[Firewalker50]

Hi pixie

I thought it was 12 hours. I had not read 8pm to 8am.  I would go 7or 8pm to a coffee around 10am then lunch. Around. 1pm.

Anyway, my fast tomorrow will be:

1 x coffee
1 x small punnet raspberries
1 x small punnet blueberries
1 x small greek salad
2 x large flat cap stuffed mushrooms
(All M&S on way home late tonight because. I forgot!)

You can work out what you should be eating by going online and calculating your BMR (base metabolic rate). I should have 1771 cals. It will change as you exercise and lose weight so you just check it again.  Do not have the link right now but google "calculate BMR and calories" and you should find it.

Thanks for the. Link Sandi. Will check it out although I have his book. Do you have his book Pixie?

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[pixie]

Thanks for information Firewalker, I will look it up. I think the book would be an interesting read. I read somewhere that somebody fasted for 16 hours and for them the easiest time to do this was between 8pm and 1pm the next day but I think they were doing alternative day fasting not the 5:2. It just means missing breakfast and going straight to lunch, which might be easier and prevent less headaches in my case, during the afternoon slump!!  Good luck for tomorrow. It looks like a good menu!;) x

[Firewalker50]

Hi pixie.

You get the book for less than £4 from Amazon. Someone else on here told me about it. (Sorry cannot remember who right now). I also believe there is another one by him with meal ideas.  In case that might help keep you on track.  The website may have similar information and menu suggestions.

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[pixie]

Was 9stone 13 on Friday, so lost around 3 pound last week, considering I'd gone up to 10stone 2 the week before! Don't feel deprived. Will try again next week.  Well done everyone on the fasting diet.

[purplenanny]

Well done Pixie, a great achievment - keep going - you will feel great! PN x x

[sandi]

I have found a fabulous forum (not as fabulous as this one, I hasten to add!) which is a support for all the 5:2 'fasters'. Lots of Qs and As there.  Here is the link:-

http://www.52fastdiet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1881

[Firewalker50]

Well done pixie. Bet you are pleased!   
Are you continuing with it?

I finished with 3lb weight loss over 2 weeks.
Delighted to have broken the ever fluctuating 2lb barrier
Aiming for 1lb a week for a year :-).
I feel good doing it and that's important to be able to sustain it.
Thanks for the link sandi. Will look it up later.

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[Limpy]

Well done Pixie and Firewalker       

[pixie]

How are you all doing?  I had a lapse on Saturday, and had 4 mini magnums!!  Anyway, nothing happend as a result as I hadn't eaten a lot in the day. Did a fast yesterday.  One spoonful of muesli and little skimmed milk for breakfast, miso soup for lunch, chicken and rice small portion for dinner and a a yoghurt, so probably more that 600!  Today I had lost another pound, so now 9.12. Great because my bra isn't digging into my back at all now.  It doesn't feel tight around my top when I breathe in certain clothes.  However, I could do with keeping my bust, which is always first to go. x
I'd say I lose on average one pound of weight each time I do a fast day, but might've lost more if I hadn't had the ice-creams

[Firewalker50]

Hi Pixie

Well done you.  I love mini magnums.

I had a challenging weekend.  Lunches, celebrations and wine and champagne.
I also had a bit of a chocolate fest. 

However, today back onto a fasting day.
I was busy so I was hungry.
I also had NO chocolate cravings today at all.

Miso soup plus
2 slices of turkey meat, salad and a few berries for lunch (I was at a meeting and had asked them to provide that for me - so I was very good considering the options!).

Smoked haddock and a large pile of vegetables tonight.
Followed by blueberries.

Think I was a little over today because I could not count calories at lunchtime but not that bad.

I put on a top at the weekend and realised it was not so tight around my back :-).
I could do with losing some of my bust   
I weigh myself again on Saturday morning so will let you know how I go.

I am enjoying it and have no problems at all when it comes to fast day - I am pleased to say.

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[pixie]

Well done Firewalker. Would you like to lose some of your bust over this way!!   x

[purplenanny]

well done Pixie and FW!

What is miso soup please?

I have lost my bust!! first thing to go unfortunately!

Keep up the good work girls
PN x x

[Firewalker50]

It is a Japanese broth that combines seawood and tofu (or no tofu).
There are several recipes.  Here is one as example.

I buy the small box with five packets of instant Miso in it.
I keep it at work.  Simply add water and I have a warm drink which takes the edge of my appetite.

20 cals per packet.

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[pixie]

  I read the last comment quickly as Cobwebs and seaweed 

Having another go!  Miso soup for breakfast

Spinach and Ricotta canelloni - ready meal 297 calories for lunch

Soup and big salad for dinner.

Water 2 litres.  x

[Firewalker50]

It can look a bit like it Pixie - fortunately it tastes better.

I have had a few heavier meals from the weekend, so although not fasting today, I am going to calorie watch today to help a bit.

Yours sounds tasty Pixie.

Must go and fill up the jug I have on my desk.  Think it is around 2litres.   

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