FastDay Friends: Getting started or starting again?

View this email in your browser Hi errantbehavior, it's great to see you! The sun is shining here and it feels like a bright, positive time to think about re-committing to fasting as a way of eating for life. If you've been maintaining but the odd pound has crept back on, if you've been struggling to stick to the plan or even if you're new and about to get started, make a promise to yourself right now, to stay on track and stay positive! Did you know that stress can make it harder for you to lose those stubborn pounds? A positive mindset and trying not to worry about your weight loss may be more beneficial than you think! Aim to make time to relax, and be sure to keep your fasting days simple and sustainable. Caroline lost over 90lbs and more than 12" from her waist! "My weight just kept creeping up over a long period, though it may have accelerated somewhat during my pregnancy with my son when I definitely over-ate, and then continued to do so afterwards. I made some half-hearted attempts to get it under control but..." Read Caroline's story Did you know...?   What can I expect from my first few fasts? Fasting is surprisingly easy. Of course you will feel hungry, but that soon passes. Learn more about what to expect from your first few fasts.   What's the buzz? The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: 10 unexpected surprises when you start fasting Our first fasts are quite an experience, something we always remember and we certainly  can learn a lot from them... Low Fat Tres Rapide French Tarragon Chicken 230 calories A simple low-fat 5:2 dinner or lunch recipe from Lavendar and Lovage that can be whipped up in almost no time! Organic chicken breasts that are diced and then sauted with fresh tarragon and half-fat creme fraiche with just a hint of lemon juice - and calories to spare for a lovely side of vegetables. 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 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

FastDay Friends: Fasting tips for your vacation

View this email in your browser Hello errantbehavior, how are you? I hope this fortnight's email finds you well and still enjoying your fast days :) If you're planning your summer holiday (or any vacation for that matter!) we've got some great fasting tips for you today, check out the article below.  Are you missing having a weekly newsletter? If you're feeling the need for a bit more of a FastDay fix between emails, do pop along to the forum and say hello, we love to hear how you're getting on! You can also follow us on Twitter & Facebook for daily posts. You might also enjoy following our friends at Ways of Eating on Facebook for some great healthy eating tips, recipes & inspiration. Ana-Sofia lost 70lbs and really feels the health benefits! "I've always loved food and cooking, and it had been a safe place to go all my life. Also I've been asthmatic since birth so I didn't do much exercise most of my life and some of my meds make me gain some weight..." Read Ana-Sofia's story Did you know...?   What can I do in advance to prepare my body for fasting? Worried about how you'll cope with your first fast? Check out these three simple steps you can take to prepare your body...   What's the buzz?   Going away? Read our top tips for fasting on holiday! We touched on this issue in the last FastDay Buzz article about fasting as a parent, but with the summer holidays drawing ever closer it seems a good time to delve a little deeper! Coconut Fruit Salad 170 calories With Summer well and truly here this simple recipe seems appropriate! Who says you can't have a dessert on your fast day? This recipe from Tinned Tomatoes is not only quick and easy but deliciously fruity too. A real tropical treat! 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 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

FastDay Friends: You are simply wonderful!

View this email in your browser Hey there, errantbehavior... This week I want to remind you of something really important - something you must never, ever forget... No matter how far you have come on your fasting journey, no matter how far you have left to go - you are a gorgeous and very special person. There's no one else quite like you!  Why am I telling you this? Because I think we all need reminding of this more often than we realise. We can be so hard on ourselves, but where does this negativity get us? Stay postitive, FastDay Friends, and remember just how wonderful you are! 5:2 helped Cheryl to change her mindset as well as her body! "I just know that 5:2 is a way of life for me and it has taught me to really appreciate food. It has changed my life for the better resulting in me being a happier, confident and slimmer lady!" Read Cheryl's story Did you know...?   Insulin, and how the body controls storage and burning of glucose and fat A complex system of hormones is constantly adjusting how much fat and glucose is being stored or used by the body according to whether we have eaten or are fasting...   What's the buzz?   You'll never see cauliflower the same way again…   Here are some really clever ways to cut down on those carbohydrates (and calories!) to help get your body burning fat instead of glucose!  Spiced Cauliflower 225 calories Continuing with the cauliflower theme above, here's a fab recipe from Rachel Cotterill's blog, ideal for your fast days. It's wonderfully spiced, full of flavour and a good size portion to fill you up! 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 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences