The scale has been driving me mad. I lost quite a bit of weight about a year ago, and I have put it all...yes that is right ALL back on. In other words, I am not a happy camper. I am hypothyroid so it takes some serious effort on my part to lose weight. I do the gym and try to watch what I eat, but I need a big boost.
The other day, my boss and I were sharing or commiserating about this weight issue when she told me about the 5:2 diet. She only heard a little bit about it, but after she explained it, I decided to look into it further. Here is a link to some of the info I got via the Telegraph. Basically the diet involves eating normally for five days and eating only 500 calories for two days. From what I read the two 500 calorie days do not have to be consecutive. I was immediately excited. I have gone on detox cleanses for a full day without eating anything and only drinking the cleanse. I could totally do this, especially when it meant that the other five days I could still enjoy regular food.
This is only day three for me and it is the first day of my 500 calories. I initially planned to eat normally except for Tuesday and Thursday. One of our volunteers told me on Monday that her mom is going to make some special treats for us at work so I am pushing the 500 calorie day to either Friday or Saturday. That is definitely one of the things I like about this diet. You can plan this diet around your life instead of your life around the diet. Of course, I have no idea about results yet, but I'm thinking positive.
I wont get overly specific into my normal eating days simply because I didn't pay that much attention but let's see for now.
I'm drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. I am not noting that.
Sunday
Breakfast -
Toast with half butter and half peanut butter (I had to eat fast because we had to get to church)
Two cups of coffee with cream and sugar
Lunch -
Taco salad on romaine lettuce with Doritos (lots of salsa a dab of sour cream and cheddar cheese ground beef and black beans)
Glass of pink grapefruit juice (I am addicted to the stuff)
Dinner -
Leftover Farfalle with meat sauce
Glass of pink grapefruit juice
Three Newman Os (yummers!)
Monday
Breakfast -
Slimfast shake (I don't like eating right away so these are great to mix up and take to work)
Two cups of coffee with cream and sugar
Lunch -
Lean Cuisine Fajita style chicken spring rolls (3)
Snack -
Two tablespoons of sunflower seeds raw
1 Snickerdoodle (one of our volunteers brought in some homemade yummies)
Dinner -
Spring mix salad with carrots, radishes, peppers, and two chicken strips on the side with Franks Red Hot Sauce and some blue cheese dressing (my weakness)
Two mini lemon cakes from Costco (maybe the equivalent of a cupcake)
Tuesday FIRST 500 day
Breakfast -
One hard boiled egg
One cup of Lipton tea (had to keep the caffeine up without my coffee)
Lunch -
Cup of organic dehydrated split pea soup (souped up with hot water)
One cup of Lipton tea
Snack -
One Babybel Light
Three pecan halves
Dinner -
Spring mix salad with tuna, olives (8), tomato and lemon
Hot Lipton Blackberry tea
My thoughts so far...I TOTALLY WANT PEANUT BUTTER! Funny thing is, day to day I do not want peanut butter. I can take it or leave it. Put me on a diet and I want it all! I am really looking forward to indulging in a spoonful tomorrow or some peanut butter on toast. Of course tomorrow, I can have it. So I probably wont want it.
Weight start - 170 (ick) I will post the newest weight next week. Here's hoping that there is a change.
I can't wait to see how this works for you. I was doing the alternate day diet. It's where you eat 500 calories every other day. It was alright. Now I am doing My Fitness Pal. It really helps to log my food.
ReplyDeleteWish you the best.....
Take care,
Frances
I love my fitness pal! I use it now to log in my workouts and calories. I love their little scanner feature that helps you not have to hunt around for the product you are eating. I don't think I could handle every other day being only 500 calories. Those pesky cravings always drive me nuts. :) Have a beautiful day! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteI am glad it is working for you Kelly. I agree that "diet" often just makes us crave, but moderation helps a lot.
ReplyDeleteI hope it works. I really don't know yet. Moderation is definitely important, but I keep myself at 1200 calories normally and work out every day except Sunday for an hour and a half and things just stand still because of my hypothyroidism. I always seem to have to go drastic for any changes to break through. :) So glad you stopped by! Have a wonderful day!
DeleteGood luck with your plan. I hope you meet the goal you're trying to reach. Your readers are cheering for you (in my case, don't envision a middle aged woman jumping up and down w/pom poms... perhaps a fist pump or enthusiastic clapping. :) ).
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading about your journey.
Thank you so much. I am really hoping something good will come of it. At the very least, I am hoping that if someone else is looking into it, my results will help them in their decision. Thank you for visiting today. :)
DeleteAll the best Kelly! Its always good to have some kind of discipline with your eating habits. I often tend to take my skinny frame for granted and eat all kinds of junk food. I know deep down that it is not good for my body and that it can hurt me in long term. These days, I am trying in my own little ways in cutting back a bit of sugar and chocolate or fatty food here and there :)
ReplyDeleteBless your heart for the encouragement. I can't officially weigh myself until Monday, but I am feeling really positive. At the very least, I am being more intentional about my eating. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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