Troubleshooting & myth busting

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Troubleshooting & Mythbusting. Fasting but not losing weight? Side effects on your fast days? Are people telling you the Fast Diet or 5:2 diet won't work? Here's what you need to know!

Is is true the 5:2 diet now allows 800 calories on a fast day?

Side-effects of losing a lot of weight

How can I improve my sleep on fast days?

Prevent constipation after fast days

How can I prevent constipation after fast days?

There are so many myths about diets and fasting. Let's do some myth-busting!

Busting myths about fasting and weight loss

I AM NOT SHORT TEMPERED!!

What are the side-effects of fasting?

Dealing with cynicism and pessimism about fasting from others

Why do I feel so hungry even on non-fast days?

Should I stop intermittent fasting?

Should I fast when I’m stressed out?

How should I eat on my non-fasting days?

Why the scales don’t tell the truth – understanding weight fluctuations

Why am I not losing weight?

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We've got loads of info about intermittent fasting, written in a way which is easy to understand. Whether you're wondering about side effects or why the scales aren't budging, we've got all you need to know.

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FREE 5:2 DIET PROGRESS TRACKER & BLOG
Tracking your diet progress is great for staying motivated. Chart your measurements and keep tabs on your daily calorie needs. You can even create a free blog to journal your 5:2 experience!