First day was 4 miles round trip (2 miles up, 2 miles down). This was a very steep climb that we started about 10 am. About an hour into the hike, I started...
I just recently heard about the Fast 5, and have ordered the book. I am anxiously awaiting it's arrival. I am excited about getting started and can hardly...
Alice, Thanks for posting your experience. It was a lot to take on just two weeks in the diet. It sounds like it went okay, but you didn't have all the energy...
Now that Gary has (understandably) said he doesn't want to post on the Yahoo group he started, I hope he will post here instead. I would be very interested to...
We have no fixed target for Gary's protein intake. We certainly don't want him to lose any muscle and he's working his leg muscles hard, so a generous protein...
bert my nutrionist says beef jerky is great for getting protein, n since he s out there it might help him to chew some on his walk.. the protein bars are high...
Beef jerky is fine as a source of protein as long as sodium content is not a concern. It does contain calories, though, so it would not be a part of a Fast-5...
Just started today,going for a goal of 180lbs, Am at 233lbs now.can i use Stevia for a sweetner in my coffee? I just don't trust the others,thanks, joe...
Please see messages numbers 106 & 107 for details. The summary is that stevia is fine as far as the FDA knows, so it's legally sold as a supplement, but it...
Thanks to Fast-5, I have broken through the wall! For three or four months I could not get below 150. I would go up and down a few pounds, but never lower...
Alice, that's great! I am sure that's a mood booster! I was excited to hear how well your hiking trip went! here's to many more of those great experiences!! ...
Hey everyone. YEsterday I finally hit the mark where my fast is 19 hours. It's been a long hard five weeks! But it's getting easier. I gave up two seperate...
Alice & froggies4jamie -- Thanks for sharing your progress - it's great to hear that you're on your way! froggies4jamie -- way to keep it up, without letting...
For Thanksgiving,when its at your house and your going to have between 12 and 15 people there,Do you just make the meal at 5pm in the afternoon and hope they...
Just my own opinions. For Thanksgiving, I would try to set the time around 3 or 4. A lot of times the host does not sit down at the table, because he or she...
Joe, Special occasions can be handled any way you want -- whatever suits your situation. The diet doesn't "break" with just one day off of it in the midst of...
Alice.. I appreciate your input... I too, had considered what I was going to do for Turkey-day. It is a big family things for us.. and I seriously doubt...
I hope I dont make this too long, but I think it will be helpful to me to go public with my profile and my plan. I found Fast 5 via Gary's site. I am 63 Yrs...
Welcome to the group! I understand about the need for socialization breaks when you spend most of your time working alone. Drinking coffee or a diet soda can ...
Hi Hal, I used to walk around my neighborhood each day for exercise and enjoyed it a great deal. Not only will it give you a healthy break, it does get...
Hello, today is my first day on the fast5. I've been monitoring Gary Longs weight loss and his walk across America. I've been impressed with his weight loss...
Welcome to the group. I love to read success stories, too. Let us know how it is going. Are you going to ease into the 19 hours or do it "cold turkey"?...
A great day to start! Welcome to the Yahoo group. I know what I'm going to say here is probably obvious, but I don't want anyone to have unrealistic...
Hello, I found the Fast-5 at Gary's site and have been encouraged by the positive reports. This really seems like something I can do, so I will begin on...
Welcome, Biggy365! For you and others going the "cold turkey" route in adjusting to the Fast-5 routine: The way it typically goes is this: Day 1 - Not too bad,...
My name is Sharlene and I live in British Columbia. Found this group via the Spark site and can't believe this diet exists! I say this because this diet...
Eat less, exercise more. Don't give in to a fake five diet! This is all a scam to make money for bert. Look for some practical webpages that offer logical...
Hi Sharlene! Glad to have you in the group. I know just what you mean about this diet fitting how your body wants to operate. I never was hungry for...
