The "5-2" diet...

That’s doesn’t sound healthy at all I wouldn’t advise you go on it....

Thanks for the reply.

What is your advice based on?

Some articles that I read online a few minutes ago. Eating normally for 5 days and then eating 600 calories for 2 days doesn’t seem the best way of losing weight. Just eat healthily, cut unnecessary sugars etc. out of your diet and do exercise

Although I thank you for your valued input...

I do think the subject is a little more complex than a quick 'googleated' search.

I am certainly not going to get involved in a mass debate but I do think that the diet may be valid - there seems to be some very qualified and respected professionals that concur.

Does anyone have any experience of the 5-2 diet?

That’s okay just giving my input - no offence intended

There's science to suggest it works and is not all bad for you however it's not very sustainable and the type of thing you read in a women's magazine.

A "women's magazine"?

Clarify please.

Magazines like 'Hello' ect.. are the types that constantly spout crap advocating weight loss pills, losing more than a stone per month and countless 'diets' which no sane person can maintain.

The general fact is that most Brits do not exercise enough and do not eat enough fruit and veg. Do these things and you probably lose weight at a good rate.