Very well done EC   how do you feel healthwise eg do you have more energy, improved mood etc?

I had to go on a low carb, diet when meds I was on caused weight gain. It was a slog  but I felt quite virtuous at the same time !

Was watching tv prog where scientists were looking at health and diet.

After years of research they concluded that eating sensibly for 5 days and then minimum maintenace for the following 2 days showed a dramatic effect on lowering cholesterol and stabilising wieght.

Health benefits were conclusive. They don't fully understand why.

Thank you.

Yes, I feel somewhat better and a tad more energy. I think that I still eat a bit too much bread and bread like products which I think are mitigating some of the good effects of the confectionary fast. Also now my ankle is getting better engaging in some exercise will further help.

Did you manage to keep to a healthier diet then Roger?

Good stuff EC. Hope your ankle heals up  

I did stick to the diet - for two years. Mostly high protein foods like fish, meat poultry, eggs and green veg. Hardly any processed food. It was a healthy version of Atkins really - sometimes you can feel a little fatigued though [k.a. Atkins flu]. Your diet sounds much more balanced - and tasty.

I've stopped the horrible meds so don't have to worry about weight gain any more - but I still eat healthily.

Well done EC. I've been reading the Allen Carr book 'No More Diets' - it all makes perfect sense and sounds really healthy and good for you but ..............I don't think I can do it. It means virtually being a vegetarian and I don't want to do that. I love meat and most seafoody stuff. I don't smoke, I don't drink .......I love making and eating nice food - bit tricky.

Bought the Paul Mc Kenna book ...so far it looks good but I'm not compelled to pick it up (avoidance tactics and all that). Slimming World works well for me but the last half stone is pretty hard to lose.

I'm veggie 

You should try this place out if ever in the area...lovely place! 

https://www.facebook.com/TeatimeCollective

Oh ferny, that looks a lovely place, bit off the beaten track for my lunch though!

I was down your way not long ago.....
Spend a far bit of time now & then in Thame....we should catch up!
Is only a short train ride away 

ps....if you click on the'culture shocks' comment....it might show you where I am.....

Gimme the link ...

https://www.facebook.com/culture.shocks.3

Don't poke your tongue out at me!!

message me when you are next in Thame. I went there in the summer last year, lovely coffee shop and a brilliant market ... oh, and I bought a pair of shoes, and lucnh was nice