Kelly's Feed: FastDay Friends: Are you feeling creative?

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Hi errantbehavior...

...and welcome to your fortnightly edition of FastDay Friends! We've got lots of great content for you below, whether you're a new faster or have been doing it for years.

This week I'm faced with a bit of a dilemma - it's my birthday on Tuesday and with so many get-togethers planned with friends and family over the week I'm not sure when I'm going to fit in any fast days! Perhaps this week I shall fast 16:8 style! Don't know what that is? Keep reading!

Nikki went from size 20 to size 8!

"When I got married at the young age of 20 I was a skinny size 8, I could eat anything and everything and I had a very active job. I changed my career when I got to 24 and that's when things went downhill..."

Read Nikki's story

Need a helping hand?

FastDay staffer Caroline now runs an online course to support and guide new fasters into the 5:2 Way of Eating for life. Her next 6-week course costs £40 and begins on Thursday this week, to book your place click here!

Did you know...?

What is the 'eating window' method of intermittent fasting?

Restricting your eating to a 'window' of just a few hours each day is another form of intermittent fasting...

What's the buzz?

5 fun and creative ways to track your weight loss

It's not all about graphs and numbers, these creative trackers are great ideas, whatever your level of crafting ability!

Smoked Haddock & Cauliflower Gratin

350 calories per serving

A fast day friendly fish gratin from Belinda of Focus on Flavour.

This is a totally delicious and satisfying one-dish meal and the cauliflower makes an excellent low-carb alternative to potatoes.

Get the full recipe now