5:2 trial!

So the problem with me is I get bored very very quickly! So I have tried my hardest to stick to my healthy eating but wih December here, lots of work events and more eating on the horizon I admit I haven't done as well as before! I haven't put too much on but with the lack of exercise I haven't toned up as much either 

So I met a friend for dinner this week for our pre Xmas catch up and couldn't believe the change in him! He looked great! Thinner, healthier, glowing even! And he told me it was thanks to 5:2 diet?! Where you fast for 2 days (500 cals a day 2 days a week but not on consecutive days) and eat normally for the other 5.

He's found as time goes on he eats better on the 5 off days as he's done so well on the 2 it makes him aware of eating rubbish on the other 5! It's taught him to be satisfied quicker and not crave chocolate and crisps 

So with a wedding fast approaching and Xmas almost here (I will not be partaking in junk food bans during Xmas the one one of year you don't have to feel guilt about it!) 

So this seems like the perfect solution! 

I have been through the calendar already and the plans we have for dinners and family events and have managed to map out 2 days a week that I can "fast" 

I unlike some though am aware to get results I can't binge eat the other 5 and still expect to loose although that is what the diet suggests! (Eat whatever you want on feast days) 

So I did a fast day yesterday as it was a work from home day. And although I stuck to pure protien and health foods it's so difficult to stick to 500 cals! I was surprised! I went to bed hungry, slightly anxious (which is a normal side effect of mine when hungry) I didn't sleep great but then I haven't been sleeping great for about a week before this so I can't say it was from hunger!

So unlike other diets instead of a day of misery today i was able to wake up and have porridge and wholemeal toast. I still feel hungry but am determined not to over eat because I think that again would undo the good I've done! But I'm not about to feel crappy all day either so I'll have to see how that goes! 

At least I have 2 days of normal eating now until the next fast day. Then I need to incorporate my work outs on my feast days too. My fiancée thinks I won't have the energy the day after fasting but we'll see! Perhaps first week but I'm sure I will pick it up soon