tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post7733223539645537643..comments2024-02-25T09:32:00.063+00:00Comments on The Frugal Cook: Do you really need a 5:2 cookbook?Fiona Becketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-39499249689734085982013-05-28T09:19:27.206+01:002013-05-28T09:19:27.206+01:00@fishwife - can really recommend it. The first few...@fishwife - can really recommend it. The first few fast days may be tricky (you'll probably feel hungry and maybe irritable) but once you get into a rhythm it's a breeze. Just remind yourself when you have to skip something you can always eat it the next day!<br /><br />Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-35235335863521447812013-05-28T08:57:12.419+01:002013-05-28T08:57:12.419+01:00Hi Fiona, am starting 5:2 today with significant a...Hi Fiona, am starting 5:2 today with significant amount ofn weight to try to lose. Jack Monroe pointed me your way for tips so I'm looking forward to reading your posts. Thanks for sharing xJane Dolbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004426115765094984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-24927338507391841632013-04-03T08:07:11.569+01:002013-04-03T08:07:11.569+01:00@beachhutcook absolutely! You want to be distracte...@beachhutcook absolutely! You want to be distracted rather than spending too much time in the kitchen. Have taken to hearty walks!Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-2524850022666557352013-04-02T12:30:44.768+01:002013-04-02T12:30:44.768+01:00I agree! I find the recipes in the 5:2 books dull...I agree! I find the recipes in the 5:2 books dull and make me feel like I'm on a "diet" rather than choosing to eat differently for two days a week.<br /><br />I quite like my fasting day foods (I do plan what to eat) but I make sure than I'm super busy on those days too!beachhutcookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10119852155608511603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-42708469002954698572013-03-31T22:03:08.503+01:002013-03-31T22:03:08.503+01:00I take your point, Fiona, but still feel some of t...I take your point, Fiona, but still feel some of the recipes are quite off-puttingly ambitious and time-consuming. Reckon fast days are a good opportunity to get on with things other than cooking Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-76582893297979730212013-03-31T11:23:49.553+01:002013-03-31T11:23:49.553+01:00I tend to agree with Claudine - that it's a wa...I tend to agree with Claudine - that it's a way of life and the information people need is how to adapt their NORMAL food. <br /><br />For me that's 1 cal spray, more low calorie veg, and a better understanding of high GI foods and why on a fast day they can leave you hungry.<br /><br />But some people lack confidence. The books do at least give you 'meals' - and personally I've found of the low calorie website recipes are rather high in calories because they are aimed at someone eating a 1,200 calorie a day diet. Nothing more frustrating than finding that lovely curry you spotted is actually 500 calories - even though it's low cal/low fat.<br /><br />I haven't bought any of them - I'd rather adapt my own favourites. But I know people who DO find them useful simply for meal planning purposes. <br /><br />Fiona Macleanhttp://www.london-unattached.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-50943265890472203942013-03-31T11:01:35.961+01:002013-03-31T11:01:35.961+01:00Yes I spotted those too @foodycat. Have yet to roa...Yes I spotted those too @foodycat. Have yet to roast them but such a simple, delicious idea.Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-82908133864481897662013-03-31T10:42:14.176+01:002013-03-31T10:42:14.176+01:00Those artichoke hearts are VERY useful! I saw Celi...Those artichoke hearts are VERY useful! I saw Celia Brooks' recipe for them http://5-2veg.tumblr.com/post/44707346792/sexy-chokes and they are now a 5:2 staple.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-17516572039162790982013-03-31T10:26:03.528+01:002013-03-31T10:26:03.528+01:00Aha - that's different!
And you're right ...Aha - that's different!<br /><br />And you're right - it's a way of eating, not a diet!Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-34985100874541059092013-03-31T09:29:53.083+01:002013-03-31T09:29:53.083+01:00I don't see any point in buying recipe books s...I don't see any point in buying recipe books specifically for this way of life (I refuse to call it a diet!), when I manage perfectly well by simply tweaking my everyday recipes.<br />I simply downsize the portion size and/or replace the carbs with more veg and salads.<br /><br />Having said that, I grab any <i>FREE</i> book I find on Amazon! ;)Claudine in Francenoreply@blogger.com