Fast

So I made a post about a week ago about how I was lacking motivation to lose weight. In the week since I posted that, I've heard alot about a fasting diet being mentioned. The basic premise is that you eat what you want for 5 days a week and only eat a quarter of a standard dietary intake 2 days a week.

The merits of the science behind it sound plausible. The hardest thing about losing weight is that unlike smoking, drinking or most other habits, you cannot simply give up food. You have to continue it in moderation. I don't know if this diet is just another fad or a silver bullet, but its something i'd like to give a go.

I had an aborted attempt at a fast day last Saturday, but decided to give it another try today. I had a small peach with my soy cappuccino for breakfast. By the time I finished my lunchtime walk I was starving. I wanted to buy a salad but was tempted into eating a seafood quiche with it. My big crack was getting a Cornetto when I filled up with petrol on the way home - It was hot and I was stuck in traffic.. I had a few rice biscuits when I finally made it home and had a small fruit salad for dinner.

Whilst I was not as disciplined as I was hoping for, I made a decent start I must admit that I am still hungry now and quite moody and tired as a result. I'm hoping I can keep this up. I am still not brave enough to get on the scale but my belt wil be the first indications as to whether or not this works. I may not be in the right frame of mind right now, but at least this is better than doing nothing feeling sorry for myself.