FastDay Friends Weekly: May I ask you a personal question?

View this email in your browser May I ask you a personal question, errantbehavior? I'm sure many of us have experienced side effects during our early fasts - headaches, being 'hangry', trouble getting to sleep. These are all issues people don't really mind talking about... but there is another side effect which is a bit more of a delicate matter. Do you suffer with constipation after your fast days? If so, read on! We've got some great tips and a recipe full of fibre to to help keep things moving! Kerrie could barely walk to the local shops, then she found 5:2! "A combination of ceasing to have my teenage metabolism alongside not being force to exercise (and discovering beer!) meant I've been some form of overweight all my adult life.  But as I got older the weight just crept on and on as the years went by, as well as the having my two gorgeous kids.  By the time I started, I had a BMI of nearly 35 and a pelvis that just couldn't support me anymore..." Read Kerrie's story Did you know...?   How can I prevent constipation after fast days? Eating so much less on fast days can often result in constipation. We have some ideas on how to keep things moving.   What's the buzz?   Avoid these 5 common fasting mistakes   The beauty of intermittent fasting lies in its simplicity, but there are a few areas where mistakes are commonly made and can easily be avoided. Lemon Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Rosemary 275 calories per serving If you need a little more fibre on your fast days to help with the delicate issue mentioned above, beans are a great source of it, so why not try this tasty recipe? A tangy, light bean casserole that is made in a pan on top of the hob and is on the table in under half an hour. 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: Creative ways to track your weight loss!

View this email in your browser How do you track yours, errantbehavior? Welcome to another issue of FastDay Friends weekly! This week I've been inspired by other fasters and how they track their weight loss in creative ways, check out our latest Buzz article all about it below. Who said weight tracking is all about charts and graphs? It can be creative and fun too! Melinda's doctor told her she needed to lose weight... "Last year, at 47, I had a wake-up call. One hot, humid night I was playing tennis and I started to feel funny in my throat. This was the same feeling my mother had reported 10 years ago just before having to have a triple heart bypass..." Read Melinda's story Did you know...?   How can intermittent fasting help my heart and circulation?  Intermittent fasting has been found to improve many of the risk factors for heart disease and other diseases of the circulation. What's the buzz?   5 fun & creative ways to track your weight loss   It's a known fact that keeping track of your weight loss progress will help you to stay on course, making it easier for you reach your goal. Coriander Falafel 370 calories per serving This spicy, vegetarian friendly falafel recipe comes form Rachel Cotterill, who says: "Falafel is one of my favourite treats. I love chickpeas any which way, and all the added spices just make them extra special." 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

More tales of 5:2 success from your FastDay Friends!

View this email in your browser Beat the January blues errantbehavior... Well, I may not have a magical cure for the January Blues, but I can tell you one thing for certain. I feel a whole lot better now the festive season (and all the indulgent treats thereof) are well and truly gone and I'm back on track with my fasting! Are you the same? Do you feel brighter when you get back into healthy habits? If you've been off the 5:2 wagon for a while, why not hop back on board and join us at FastDay? I'm sure you'll feel better for it! Cheryl H lost 94lb and went down 5 dress sizes thanks to 5:2! "In 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, 4 weeks in the other one stopped and 22 months later I'm still 5:2ing..." Read Cheryl's success story Did you know...?   Why do we eat more than we need, and gain weight? The constant availability of high sugar, high fat food is just one of the factors driving the obesity crisis: we delve deeper. What's the buzz?   If you want to lose weight, you've got to read these inspirational quotes!   If you need a bit of motivation to get started again, I hope these quotes will give you a bit of inspiration and food for thought. Lentil, Courgette & Thyme Burgers 240 calories per serving This scrummy, vegetarian friendly recipe comes from the Tinned Tomatoes website. You can prepare them ahead of time and as the recipe serves 7 it makes a great batch-cook for your fast days. A healthy veggie burger, packed with flavour for the whole family to enjoy. Made in 25 minutes, then chilled or frozen until you need them. 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