My 5:2 success story in the Daily Mail today

[gingernut49]

I'm really pleased that they haven't mangled my story - and I managed to give C25K a plug too! tinyurl.com/m7rqecq

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Ooh GN - fab picture and article. You must be feeling very proud this morning! Good that you got a plug in for C25k.

[Slookie Graduate]

Very inspirational and also very timely after my wee Christmas slack-off! Fast day today.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Yay we made it to the papers. Thank you very much. Well done. The photo looks great. By stealth we will get the message out.

[Hidden]

Really brilliant and inspiring article, Linda! I might give that diet another whirl myself xx

[Hidden]

Fabulous pictures Linda, and inspirational stories. I always find the real life stories so motivating! Well done for inspiring the rest of us. Keep putting that message out there.

[hilbean Graduate]

Wow! You look amazing! Great article and great plug for both the diet and C25K

[Tomas Graduate]

Wow, what a great article, very inspirational. Well done you on that amazing weight loss. You look fab!

[Vixchile Graduate]

I was wondering if it was someone here. Wow!! That is an amazing story! I read it last night as daily mail is free online which is great if you an expat! I was considering the 5:2 diet so been reading into it

[gingernut49 Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

Watch the original programme if you haven't already tinyurl.com/a8ppjl7

Then get Kate Harrison's book called The 5:2 Diet - it's on Kindle too.

If you ever need any tips then do ask.

I always read the DM online too - I lived in Spain for eight years until 2010 - but today I think I might go and buy a copy!

[Vixchile Graduate in reply to gingernut49]

I would get 2 or 3 if what was me. I would even frame one and pop it somewhere for people to read, you look fantastic so go for it!!

I will do I think I will do, my plan is at the moment to use my fitness pal, cut down on cals and combine with fewer carbs and higher protein and then try 5:2 in February. I have realised I need to learn good habits first, I have used too many excuses last year - I am holiday, I am moving, I am on holiday, the wine and bread is so cheap here, are we moving back to the UK. So starting off 2015 with no more excuses just get on with it.

[gingernut49 Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

After I watched the original programme I wasn't sure how to go about it so I just started eating from smaller plates and stopped nibbling in the evenings after I'd had my dinner. I did that until the October when Kate's book came out and I knew properly what to do. Portion control is key! Now I can eat a ready meal (I often do if I have a busy day) and not think it's a half portion.

[Burgdude Graduate]

You look great GN. You should be proud! Inspiring article for many folks. You have done well!

[pot58 Graduate]

What a great story...you look fantastic and it's good to know it is a 'real'person!!!I watched the original programme but wondered how true it was...and there you are..proof it works..Will definitely give it a go!

[Hidden]

You look fab! Mind you, you didn't look all that over weight before you started.. well done you, congrats on getting the message out!

[Lavender1962 Graduate]

You look amazing. Nice article. Inspiring.

[notbad Graduate]

Good for you, sounds like you're reaping the benefits - I have known people do the 5:2 but no one who has had the resolve, success and results like you have

[gingernut49 Graduate in reply to notbad]

Thank you.

I know thousands who've had the same success as myself and the two other ladies. I only had three stone to lose but I know of some who have lost over ten stone and transformed their lives.

[Hidden]

Thank You !

[misswobble Graduate]

Oh bravo Ginger!!!!! Fantastic news. I'm really chuffed to bits for you. You have earned this as you've worked very hard to be at the weight you are now. As a fellow weight watcher I know what you have to do to get the weight off and keep it off. Constant diligence! Running is a great way of keeping the weight from creeping back on, so big up to C25k. Good idea to plug it!

Good lass! You're a star. Great photo by the way! You look fab

[gingernut49 Graduate]

THANK YOU!

[aliboo70]

A great success story for you!CONGRATULATIONS, ! looking fab from all that running and discipline, I'm aiming for that elusive flat stomach !

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Wow...how fabulous, well done you!!!

[Anniemurph Graduate]

That's brilliant, GN - you look fantastic! Great article as well, very inspirational

[Anaverageman Graduate]

read the story well done

[Prin]

I have only just caught up with this - I have to say you look the youngest of the three, did they make you over? You all look gorgeous well done and well deserved

[gingernut49 Graduate in reply to Prin]

Thank you kindly! Yes, they did my makeup and hair and brought two dresses with them - then took over 200 photos!