LEARN HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT WITH THE 5:2 INTERMITTENT FASTING DIET
FastDay is a community of 5:2 dieters keen to share our collective knowledge and experience with you. Whether you want to learn about fasting windows such as 16:8 or Fast-5, ADF (Alternate Day Fasting) or the original 'Fast Diet' (aka 5:2 diet) we have articles to help you with all of them and a wealth of intermittent fasting experience at the FastDay forum.

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Some of our most popular articles for new intermittent fasters...

Caroline’s 5:2 and 16/8 fasting diet success story
“Simply not eating for a period a few days a week can give you the tools to create the healthy body you have always wanted.”

Busting myths about fasting and weight loss
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Can fasting cause the body to hang on to fat? We investigate the truth behind some widespread weight loss beliefs.

When and what should I eat during intermittent fasting?
What time should you eat on a fast day? What should you eat? Does it matter what you eat on non-fast days? Learn from the experience of thousands of people who've found what works best.

How can I prevent constipation after fast days?
Eating so much less during intermittent fasting can often result in constipation. We have some ideas on how to keep things moving after your fast days.

Preventing headaches and light-headedness when fasting
Headaches are common side effect of intermittent fasting. Our tips will help you prevent headaches and light-headedness on your fasting days.
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Our latest posts about 5:2 intermittent fasting

5 things that surprised people when they started intermittent fasting
28th July 2017
Intermittent fasting can sound quite daunting when we live in a society where food is almost always on hand and snacking throughout the day has become the norm. The idea of going without food for longer than usual and experiencing genuine hunger is a very real fear among new fasters – but one that we …

5 favourite lunch ideas from long-term 5:2 fasters
11th July 2017
We asked the FastDay community what their favourite fast day lunches are - the answers may surprise you!

Is is true the 5:2 diet now allows 800 calories on a fast day?
4th July 2017
In recent months it has been reported that Dr Michael Mosley, author of the original The Fast Diet book, has 'relaxed the rules of 5:2' by increasing the fast day calorie allowance to 800 calories.