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I am trying a new way of eating, the 5:2 diet. If anyone else has tried this, I would be interested in what you think about it and how it worked for you. (I previously tried IF that limited the period during each day that I could eat, but that doesn't really work for my life I found out.) I am in the homestretch of my second fasting day this week. I was worried about the 500 calories they recommend for the fast days, but I have managed that really well. I also expected to wake up ravenous after the first fasting day, but I was able to eat moderately that day. As long as I steer clear of the notion that I can eat anything and everything on those days, I may be able to make this work for me.
Granted, it has only been a few days, but there are things I like about this. When fasting, I might crave something and can tell myself that I could have it tomorrow. The chances that I will still be craving it tomorrow are slim. If I do eat too much, I can always add another fast day to the week if I feel the need. I like that I do not have to count calories during the non-fasting days. I plan to keep logging all my food for the time being, just to keep myself in check.
I have been exercising on fast days. The gym was no problem the first day, but I ended up going on an impromptu hike this afternoon. I felt fine, although I probably burned as many calories as I would eat all day. I have mixed feelings about that and I will continue to monitor the way my body reacts to this whole situation.
Diet Calendar Entries for 01 March 2017:
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427 kcal
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Fat: 14.65g | Prot: 50.54g | Carb: 29.70g.
Breakfast: Ideal Strawberry Meal Replacement (shake), Coffee. Lunch: Skim or Nonfat Milk (Calcium Fortified), IdealShape strawberry meal replacement (shake). Dinner: Olive Oil, Butter, Broccoli, Mahi Mahi. more...
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2240 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Hiking - 54 minutes, Driving - 40 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 26 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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