I can't speak for any other diets, but I know lots of people of all ages that have been on the 5:2 diet with positive results. Some have stayed on it and feel like it's manageable for them, whereas others have since come off it. Some have put weight back on and gone on it again.
As far as 'fad diets' go, it's more gentle to your body instead of something extreme. And when you think about it, it's only twice a week where you're cutting back your diet and (ideally) eating healthy meals. Which is very manageable to me any way.
From what I've heard, it's good to spread the two days out rather than having them in a row.Â
 I think I'd do one of the days earlier in the week to 'get it out of the way', and the other on a weekday, as weekends are associated with relaxing.
Another tip might be.. rather than trying different things on your regular days (smaller portions for example) at first just focus on those two days, so you're easing yourself into it. Previously when I've tried dieting, if I've thought of lots of different things to do at once it feels a lot more daunting. But that may just be me!
I think you'll be able to do it! Swimming is a fab idea, one of the best exercises and quite enjoyable too.
I've been thinking about doing it as well, so maybe will start and we can cheer each other on.Â
As far as 'fad diets' go, it's more gentle to your body instead of something extreme. And when you think about it, it's only twice a week where you're cutting back your diet and (ideally) eating healthy meals. Which is very manageable to me any way.
From what I've heard, it's good to spread the two days out rather than having them in a row.Â
 I think I'd do one of the days earlier in the week to 'get it out of the way', and the other on a weekday, as weekends are associated with relaxing.Another tip might be.. rather than trying different things on your regular days (smaller portions for example) at first just focus on those two days, so you're easing yourself into it. Previously when I've tried dieting, if I've thought of lots of different things to do at once it feels a lot more daunting. But that may just be me!
I think you'll be able to do it! Swimming is a fab idea, one of the best exercises and quite enjoyable too.
I've been thinking about doing it as well, so maybe will start and we can cheer each other on.Â
