FastDay Friends Weekly: How much energy does your body need?

View this email in your browser Hi errantbehavior, I hope you've had a nice week. This week I've taken a week off work to indulge in a bit of much needed 'me time'. I fasted 3 times during the week, but the scales simply didn't budge. How frustrating! It happens to us all at times and can be for a variety of reasons. Scales can be such horrible liars. In my case though, it comes down to TDEE - Total Daily Energy Expenditure. My feed day nibbling this week (not to mention over indulgence during the Easter weekend) has effectively cancelled out the calorie deficit from my fasts. Doh! This is so easily done if you eat without planning and if you're not aware of your body's needs. A little pinch of this and that while you're cooking can pack quite a shocking calorie punch! Did you know that as you lose weight your body needs less fuel and therefore you should be eating less overall as time goes by? If you use our Progress Tracker at FastDay, you'll see how your 'TDEE' changes as you lose weight. Many of us find our appetites decrease from fasting anyway, but it can be helpful to keep an eye on this if you're struggling.  Stephen's 3 stone slimmer since starting 5:2! "I have always struggled with my weight, it has gone up and down most of my life usually being kept in check with sport, so when my sporting life has slowed down my weight creeps up..." Read Stephen's story Did you know...?     Why am I not losing weight? Are you frustrated that despite your efforts you are not losing weight? We can help you understand the problem and how to fix it...   What's the buzz?   If you've ever had a negative thought about yourself, it's time to stop and think We're often our own worst critics... Parmesan & Chive Salmon with Garlic & Nutmeg Spinach 300 calories per serving This quick yet luxurious tasting (and therefore extra satisfying!) main meal recipe from Lavender & Lovage is low enough in calories to allow for a small breakfast or lunch as well if that's how you prefer to do your fasts - or you can add an extra side dish! Get the full recipe now See you at the forum!   Follow us on: Copyright © 2015 FastDay Ltd, All rights reserved. You joined the 52fastdiet.co.uk forum Our mailing address is: FastDay Ltd 8-10 New North Place London, EC2A 4JA United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

FastDay Friends Weekly: Should you tell your kids about fasting?

View this email in your browser Happy Easter, errantbehavior! I hope you're not fasting today and are instead enjoying some delicious Easter treats - whether it's a chocolate egg, Easter biscuits or Hot Cross Buns, we can enjoy them guilt-free on a feed day! Of course, Easter also means it's the school holidays and for many fasters this means either a break from the ol' 5:2 or trying hard to not to reveal their fasting habits from their young children. If you've got kids and aren't sure  how you can handle fasting when they're around, scroll down for a handy article about Fasting when you've got children. If you've been taking a break from fasting and need a bit of help getting back on the right track, our friends over at Ways of Eating are running another 6 week "Fast Start" program which begins on April 9th, you can find out more about this educational and inspirational course here.  Cheryl's lost almost 7 stone (so far!) with the 5:2 diet! "February 2013 after hearing/discussing the Horizon programme with work mates we purchased the book, read it through a couple times and decided to give it a go. Three of us started, 2 weeks in one gave in..." Read Cheryl's story Did you know...?     Changes in our bodies when we fast As soon as we have finished absorbing the nutrients from our last meal our body enters the fasting state during which repairs are made, we burn our fat stores and become a more efficient organism...   What's the buzz?   Got kids? Read our top tips for fasters with children! Although fasting can benefit all sorts of different people both for purposes of weight loss and improving general health, it is not recommended for children. This is because... Butternut Squash & Spinach Risotto 470 calories per serving If you like to save all your fast day calories for your dinner, this recipe could be right up your street! Rachel Cotterill's luxurious vegetarian risotto recipe is colourful & full of flavour - a perfectly satisfying way to finish your fast day. Get the full recipe now See you at the forum!   Follow us on: Copyright © 2015 FastDay Ltd, All rights reserved. You joined the 52fastdiet.co.uk forum Our mailing address is: FastDay Ltd 8-10 New North Place London, EC2A 4JA United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

FastDay Friends Weekly: Where will you be in 6 months?

View this email in your browser Hiya errantbehavior, where do you see yourself in 6 months? As I started work on today's newsletter I realised that this is issue 26, meaning the FastDay Friends Weekly newsletter has been running for a whole 6 months!  A lot can happen in 6 months, especially when you're an intermittent faster! I wonder how much your Progress Tracker chart has changed in that amount of time... and how it will look in another 6 months? Did you know that tracking your weight loss makes you more likely to achieve your goals? If you're not tracking or have stopped doing so, now would be a great time to get on to the FastDay Progress Tracker - in 6 months' time you'll thank yourself for doing it! Corey's 5:2 diet transformation took him just 6 months! "I started my health journey 6 months ago. After spending most of my adult life fluctuating between overweight and obese, I decided my lifestyle needed to change...." Read Corey's story Did you know...?     Side-effects of losing a lot of weight If you lose a lot of weight, you might experience side effects such as saggy skin. Here are some side-effects from your success and how to deal with them...   What's the buzz?   5 great snacks to get you through a fast day Fast days can be hard. When I first explain fasting to people, they can't understand how I can only eat 600 calories in a day... Baked Cod with Tomatoes, Olives & Capers 170 calories per serving Here we have another tasty dish from I'm Counting UFOs, which makes a lovely, light and fresh meal for your fasting days. It's so low in calories it could be a lunch for those of you who split your fast day allowance, or a dinner with plenty of room for some extra sides! Get the full recipe now See you at the forum!   Follow us on: Copyright © 2015 FastDay Ltd, All rights reserved. You joined the 52fastdiet.co.uk forum Our mailing address is: FastDay Ltd 8-10 New North Place London, EC2A 4JA United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences