Kingstephen's Journal, 10 January 2014

Bells, whistles and streamers day, reached that first all important goal and made it below 120Kg, so its time for a low cal, low carb celebration lol.

So its almost six weeks since I started this 5:2 lifestyle (not diet its a lifestyle) and I was thinking driving to work this morning about it all and from my own personal experience I can say the following:

1...Its the easiest diet plan Ive ever done

2...Its the most successful Ive ever done

3...Its allows me flexibility to choose which fast days I want and can work them around my lifestyle.

4...Its the most lifestyle friendly thing in the world I love a drink or three, and do so two or three times a week - I just count the calories in what Im doing and try to allow for them in my daily limit, if I go over I throw in an extra fast day. Similarly if I crave carbs, chocolate ice cream, dessert after dinner out etc same thing applies. So it doesn't stop me living a life.

5...fasting? how easy is it? Seriously seems like the more fast days I have the more I want, Im actually happy NOT eating on those days. Now Ive always been a big eater, and snacker when Im bored etc, so for me this is a HUGE claim. I know people who don't fast find this part the hardest to believe but I promise anyone who likes to read these ramblings from my warped mind IT IS EASY, its also enjoyable and I look forward to my fast days. Ive said it before but its important; for me its easier not to eat than work out what to eat. Once I make the decision its a fast day most of the cravings go out the window.

6...The more fasting I do it seems as if my stomach has become smaller because the less I want to eat when Im not fasting. You would think the opposite would be true, yet its not. When I finish a fast I do not feel like over eating.

7...As Ive mentioned before I have severe arthritis in my right foot and since I started intermittent fasting the improvement is nothing short of astounding. I am off my anti inflamatories completely, limp is gone if I get any discomfort at all it is very minor and usually only at the end of the day if I have been on my feet too much. this is a complete turn around from before when in the morning I would cringe in pain as soon as I put my foot on the floor getting out of bed. I also have suffered lower back and neck problems, they are both a lot, LOT better too.

8...This is cheap to do, there are no supplements, shakes or potions to buy, I am eating less. yes I take fibre, because at my age everyone should, and I take vitamin B to avoid mouth ulcers from stress, but that's it for me, and I am considerably healthier in every way than I have been for years.

So Im not trying to sell anything, but to anyone contemplating how to feel better, lose weight and (hopefully_) live longer I am a walking example of that IF, and in particular 5:2 fasting is the greatest thing since sliced bread...............not that I eat sliced bread anymore LOL.

I hope I haven't bored anyone, I just felt the urge to preach from the pulpit today because Im in such a good mood. I hope everyone else has a good day too.

Steve

264.3 lb Lost so far: 17.9 lb.    Still to go: 54.9 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

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1887 kcal

Fat: 64.98g | Prot: 125.76g | Carb: 132.81g.   Breakfast: Hard-Boiled Egg, Fuji Apples. Lunch: Primo Shaved Premium Leg Ham, Continental Beef Stroganoff, Cooked Broccoli, cream cheese, cauliflower, Roasted Grilled or Baked Chicken Thigh (Skin Eaten). Dinner: Cooked Mushrooms (from Fresh, Fat Added in Cooking), Swiss Cheese (Low Fat), Coles Extra Trim Beef Rump Steak. Snacks/Other: Nestle Chokito, Coca-Cola Caffeine Free Diet Coca-Cola, Bourbon, Corona Extra Beer, Lettuce Salad with Assorted Vegetables (Including Tomatoes and/or Carrots). more...

3739 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Standing - 1 hour, Sitting - 6 hours, Driving - 1 hour, Weight Training (moderate) - 15 minutes, Bicycling (fast) - 15/mph - 7 minutes, Sleeping - 6 hours, Resting - 9 hours and 38 minutes. more...