Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2017 it was a major shock as the time my way of coping was to emotional eat especially chocolate, 11 months later I am now 20-25 Kilos overweight, in a May I had a epiphany and released I needed professional helpI have seen an exercise physiologist I am now doing 2 group classes and I walk 5 to 6 days a weekI also saw a dietitian she recommended Drink Green tea, eat walnutsgo on a 5 to 2 diet I have done some research there are pros and con in the 5 2 diet Dr M Mosley recommended the diet and has written books Has anybody done the 5 - 2 diet?It is going to be a hard slog but worthwhile at the end of my journey

Hi I have just seen the Dietitian have lost 3 Kilos in 2 weeks another 27 Kilos to go a hard slog but worth it in the long run

I tried it but like @Sister found it difficult to do while also cooking for a family.I have since taken on board the further research about fasting, some of which was done by Mosely himself, and now take care to have a proper 12 - 14 hour fast overnight. Which means no snacks after dinner! Sometimes it's harder than others but I find doing my teeth helps. Sends a pavlovian signal that there's no more food arriving anytime soon! It's been one of the tools I've used to lose 24kgs.Good luck! Let us know how you get on. K xoxhttp://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35290671

I was doing it for awhile about 18 months ago before BC diagnosis. I found it difficult because I was trying to manage family meals, too and I didn't see a big weight loss (but I can't say that I was great on the 5 part). One of my work colleagues finds it a great way to lose weight.

I tried it pre cancer as I was going overseas and wanted to lose a little. I lost 4 kgs over 6 weeks , which was about what I wanted. You do get hungry on the fast days but I used to do on the days I worked, spread it over 3 meals (some people use it up in 1 meal sitting) fill up with herbal teas and go to bed early! Don't do it 2 days in a row and DON'T make up for it on the other days,still eat sensibly.There are a heap of suggestions on Dr Google on how to make up the 500 calories, (obviously not cakes , chocolates etc :D ) you'd be surprised! Good luck with it all and keep your eye on the prize x

Congratulations @Stork and @SoldierCrab What an achievement for both of you.

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kmakm
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7 years ago
@Hopes_and_Dreams Thank you Jane. I agree with you about keeping busy. Boredom and idleness drives me to the fridge and pantry far too easily!
Hopes_and_Dream
Member
7 years ago
What a great effort @Stork, @SoldierCrab and @kmakm
I started doing the 5:2 diet a week ago. I only need to lose 4kg to be at my pre-breast cancer weight and as @poodlejules said, there are a lot of options within the 500 cal limit. I was surprised and haven't really been that hungry. For me the trick is keeping busy between meals so I don't snack. I love hearing your good news stories :) Jane
June1952
Member
7 years ago
Congratulations @Stork and @SoldierCrab
What an achievement for both of you.
SoldierCrab
Member
7 years ago
Congratulations Stork keep going :D
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Fantastic Stork! Well done. I'm 200g away from losing 25kg. Then to work on the next 5kg. I see a dietician too, really helpful.

Keep going! You've got this!
Kiwi_Angel
Member
7 years ago
Welll done @Stork
Stork
Member
7 years ago
Hi I have just seen the Dietitian have lost 3 Kilos in 2 weeks another 27 Kilos to go a hard slog but worth it in the long run
SoldierCrab
Member
7 years ago
hi Stork
I am on the 8 week bsd under GP guidance.... I find that is very manageable as it is 800 calories per day.
I have lost over 10kgs now in 3 months I dont get to exercise as much as I should but ... otherwise I would of lost more.
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
I tried it but like @Sister found it difficult to do while also cooking for a family.

I have since taken on board the further research about fasting, some of which was done by Mosely himself, and now take care to have a proper 12 - 14 hour fast overnight. Which means no snacks after dinner! Sometimes it's harder than others but I find doing my teeth helps. Sends a pavlovian signal that there's no more food arriving anytime soon! It's been one of the tools I've used to lose 24kgs.

Good luck! Let us know how you get on. K xox

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35290671
poodlejules
Member
7 years ago
I tried it pre cancer as I was going overseas and wanted to lose a little. I lost 4 kgs over 6 weeks , which was about what I wanted. You do get hungry on the fast days but I used to do on the days I worked, spread it over 3 meals (some people use it up in 1 meal sitting) fill up with herbal teas and go to bed early! Don't do it 2 days in a row and DON'T make up for it on the other days,still eat sensibly.There are a heap of suggestions on Dr Google on how to make up the 500 calories, (obviously not cakes , chocolates etc :D ) you'd be surprised! Good luck with it all and keep your eye on the prize x