trying yet another diet

Another day, another diet.

I am sure I have written that before in a past blog post. Absolutely positive actually. (I checked and you do not have to scroll down too far to find it)

I have given up on the vegan diet. I did enjoy it very much - it really is a way I like to eat, but once again I have gained weight on it. I was not over eating either. The few times I calorie counted I never went over 2500 calories for the day. I should not of really gained weight, but I put on five kilograms in four weeks. Not happy Jan.

I know someone that has had very good success on the 5:2 (fasting) diet. Basicially you eat a limit of 500 calories for the day twice a week. Other days you are free to eat what you want, but I am going to try and keep it to good whole foods with no junk.

Yesterday was my first 500 calorie day, and I can say it was tough at night time, but otherwise got through it fine.

I was worried that I might be completely ravenous and eat everything in sight the next day, but I feel great. I did enjoy the two eggs on toast this morning very much after my morning bunch ride. I had a banana going out the door at 5am, and that got me through the ride just fine.

I am thinking of making Monday and Wednesday the low calorie days. That seems to work best with my lifestyle at the moment.