FastDay Friends: Tips for easier fast days

View this email in your browser Hello errantbehavior... I don't know about you, but at this time of year when it gets dark so early, I don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen preparing an evening meal under artificial light. There's something so lovely about cooking when the sun is shining! All I want at this time of year is something, quick, warm and comforting to eat. That doesn't mean it can't also be healthy though and you'll find a great new article below full of tips to make your fast day (or even feed day) food quicker, easier & more healthy. Enjoy! Julie's lost over 70lbs thanks to intermittent fasting! "In January this year where I work was starting up a slimming club. Although I didn't want to join it, I knew I needed to weigh myself, as I knew I was at my biggest and in denial..." Read Julie's story   You don't need a diet - you need a healthy Way of Eating! Caroline and I have been working with Ways of Eating to perfect our online course in intermittent fasting. Our new App has also just launched for iOS and Android devices, so  you can sign up and get started right away with your very own coach. 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? Fast day food tips for easier, healthier fast days These tips are great for those times when you need to convert a favourite recipe into a fast day friendly one, or if you're having a stressful day and need a hassle-free but healthy fast.   Spicy Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Courgette Ribbons 250 calories per serving (serves 2) A lovely quick, tasty & healthy stir fry - ready in under 15 minutes! As per the tips above, many of the vegetables are available in the freezer aisle too, meaning you can have the ingredients on hand at all times. Easy! 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: To weigh or not to weigh?

View this email in your browser Hi errantbehavior, how's it going? Are the scales still going in the right direction? If not, don't worry - did you know they could actually be LYING to you?! Check out the article below to find out why the scales don't always tell the truth - there's a reason it's our most popular piece! Weighing only really gives part of the picture and we suggest using a tape measure to keep track of your progress. We've also got a lovely FastDay friendly pumkin recipe for you today, for those Halloween leftovers-  certainly a healthier and more filling choice than helping the kids out with their Halloween sweeties! If you're struggling to keep fasting - for whatever reason - you can get one-to-one coaching & support through our new Ways of Eating App as well as group support at the FastDay Forum. 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   You don't need a diet, you need a Way of Eating.   Caroline and I have been working with Ways of Eating to perfect our online course in intermittent fasting. Our new App has also just launched for iOS and Android devices, so  you can sign up and get started right away. Did you know...? Why the scales don't tell the truth   When we say we want to lose weight, we mean we want to lose fat, but the scales don't tell us how much fat we've lost.   What's the buzz? 11 motivational thoughts for when you hit a bump in the road In all my years of yo-yo dieting before 5:2, I found myself falling off the wagon every time I had a 'blip'...   Roast Pumpkin and Glazed Walnut Salad 200 calories per serving (serves 2) Great for your spooky pumpkin-carving leftovers! This recipe from Focus on Flavour would be very good with some bacon lardons running through it, or topped with chopped feta or blue cheese. 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: Keeping the hunger monster at bay

View this email in your browser Hey there errantbehavior! Where does the time go? The summer seems to be a distant memory here as the central heating has been turned on and the days grow shorter and colder. At this time of year it can be easy to slip into bad eating habits, as the cold can make us crave 'comfort foods'. It's important to keep your eyes on the prize if you want to stay on track, so if there's a special reason you're trying to lose weight and improve your health keep that firmly in mind. Be sure to keep that hunger at bay with our handy tips and yummy recipe below too! If you're struggling to stick with it, remember there's personal coaching & support available through our new Ways of Eating App as well as group support at our forum. Kirstin had an amazing reason to lose weight! "So, six months ago…I'd never really realised that the weight had started to build up. Can't imagine how it happened! It was only after my sister got to the stage of needing a kidney transplant that the matter of my size came to my attention..." Read Kirstin's story Did you know...? Dealing with hunger when fasting Of course you would expect to feel hungry while fasting! But there are several tricks that can minimize your discomfort.   What's the buzz? 5 low calorie savoury snacks for your fast days Snacking on a fasting day may not be for everyone, but if you really need to nibble on something to get you through...   You don't need a diet, you need a Way of Eating.   Caroline and I have been working with Ways of Eating to perfect our online course in intermittent fasting. Our new App has also just launched for iOS and Android devices, so  you can sign up and get started right away. Find out more at www.waysofeating.com Spanish style Chicken, Chorizo and Butter Bean 370 calories per serving (serves 4) Protein will help you to stay feeling full for longer, so this robustly flavoured chicken, chorizo and butter bean dish should stop that tummy from rumbling for quite some time!  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