FastDay Friends: Keeping the weight off for good

View this email in your browser Hello errantbehavior! We talk a lot about working towards weight loss and better health, but every bit as important as that is the ability to keep the weight off once we've lost it! Some of us may already be maintaining, while others may not yet have given it much thought - but I hope we can all manage to maintain our new weight successfully when the time comes.  This fortnight's inspirational story is from a successful 5:2 maintainer, who has kept the weight off for a year now. We'd love to hear from more of you who've reached maintenance too, these stories are just as inspiring, especially for those nearing their goals. There are also some great tips on maintenance for you below, so do read on... Kate's been maintaining her 5:2 loss for a year! "I have been maintaining now for a year and I am now, one year in, between 62 and 64kg, depending on form of the day. But I also do not care so much about..." Read Kate's story Did you know...?   Successful weight maintenance strategies Many people successfully lose weight but few keep the weight off. Continuing with intermittent fasting and...   What's the buzz? You can eat whatever you want if it is homemade… This video was shared with me and I thought it was so good I just had to pass it on to my fellow fasters!   Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes 185 calories per serving A spicy, comforting and hearty stew recipe from Lavender and Lovage that is prepped and cooked in under half an hour. The recipe makes two generous portions and a little chorizo goes a long way without adding excess calories.  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: Sun, sea, sand and smaller servings!

View this email in your browser Hey there, errantbehavior I hope this newsletter finds you well and continuing to enjoy great results on your fasting journey! Have you been on vacation, or are you planning one? If so, check out the tips in this fortnight's buzz section below to help you stick with the plan while you're away from home. If you've yet to book your holiday and want to stay (or start!) fasting then do scroll down to read about a fantastic new venture by a fellow faster, offering fasting holidays in France! 5:2 worked for Billie when "every diet known to man" had failed! "My story is probably a very familiar one with lots of people. My problem with weight started after I had my three sons when I put on a stone with each one!" Read Billie's story Did you know...?   When and what should I eat when intermittent fasting? Learn from the experience of thousands of people who've found what works best.   What's the buzz? Going away? Read our top tips for fasting on holiday! So, you're going on holiday and you're an intermittent faster… what do you do?   FastBreak is a week-long residential retreat during which you will learn how to integrate intermittent fasting into your life while enjoying a fabulous holiday in the French countryside. A change of scenery and pace can really help foster new habits and healthy routines. If you already follow a fasting regime, you will enjoy exploring our local markets and adding new recipes to your repertoire. Hesitant newbies will see how intermittent fasting works and how easy it is to follow. The next retreat starts on the 3rd October.  ADVERTISEMENT Places are limited so if you are interested, visit our site: www.fastbreakinfrance.com Provencal Chicken and Fennel Braise 255 calories per serving A delectable low-calorie French inspired recipe of chicken braised with bacon, fennel, garlic and tomatoes in a light wine broth, courtesy of Lavendar and Lovage. 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: Top tips for counting calories!

View this email in your browser Hi there errantbehavior! I don't know about you, but I like to keep things simple! A quick and easy home-cooked meal on a fast day is perfect, something I can make time and again and know what to throw in it without having to weigh or measure. The problem is, it's easy to become complacent and before I know it, there's a little bit more of this or that being thrown in and the calories creep up and up.  Just as important as weighing and measuring yourself regularly to keep on the right track, you should be careful to weigh and measure your fast day food too - it's surprising how quickly a 'little extra' here and there can add up! I recently got a set of smart food scales to help keep tabs on my intake and I have to say I think they're really useful. I like them so much that I managed to arrange a discount code just for FastDay members, in case any of you would like  a set too!  See below for details :) Mary-Ann lost over 20% of her body weight with 5:2! "At the age of 14, weighing a slightly heavy, but athletic 130lbs, I stopped eating. This lasted a year, after which I weighed 75lbs. At some point it hit me how scary it was being so underweight, and I started eating again. I ended up at ~150lbs and stayed that way for many years..." Read Mary-Ann's story EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR FAST DAY SUBSCRIBERS!   Save 20% on SITU Smart Scales   The makers of the SITU Smart Food Scale (see my review here) have kindly offered a discount code for Fast Day members! You can save 20% on these great new calorie-counting scales, click here to get the discount code. Did you know...?   Balancing calories used with calories eaten Unless they are really trying, most people maintain a fairly stable weight, gaining or losing weight very gradually. How does the body regulate our weight?   What's the buzz?   4 easy ways to count the calories in your meals What can you do if you're using fresh ingredients to cook from scratch? How can you easily work out how many calories are in your fasting meal? Here are our top tips... Scallop and Prawn Platter with Chilli Herb Vinaigrette 200 calories per serving An elegant, low-calorie seafood salad; this seafood platter has plump seared scallops with king prawns dressed in a tangy herb and chilli vinaigrette. 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