Day 2 of my 2/5 fast.

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3. I did the exact opposite . . .

I never heard of the 2/5 fast before your post. I probably should have looked it up.

During the entire month of January, I fasted Monday - Friday, drinking only 3 Atkins Low-Carb Shakes per day, supplemented by tons of water, sugar-free gatorade, and tomato juice. A tiny sip of milk once in a while to treat a migraine. Milk is supposed to have the proper balance of sodium and potassium to help with migraines, but it also has carbs.

Then I ate very small meals of mostly vegetables, with a little seafood thrown in, on Saturdays and Sundays.

Starting February 1, I added very small, low-carb meals for dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A couple hard-boiled eggs, or an avocado. And I don't deprive myself of a beer or two or a glass of wine once in a while. Gotta' have some fun!

Besides saving some $$$, I have also found that it saves an incredible amount of time. No meal prep!

I have come to the conclusion that I can't think of this as a 'diet', but rather a way of life from here forward. If I go back to eating normal meals I know I will put some poundage on again. And I feel great! I have tried fasting on and off for several years and I'm always amazed at how much more energy I have after a day or two.