Frankly, the 5:2 diet seems to be an idea aimed at people with shit dietary regimens who can't change it but can try eating slightly less of it. Getting a proper balance of vegetables to protein to carbs seems much more sustainable. I really doubt most people will maintain a 5:2 regimen for a sustained period, which makes it another fad diet. When you come off it, you either need a better permanent regimen or the strength to realise you're going to be a fatty again.
Frankly, the 5:2 diet seems to be an idea aimed at people with shit dietary regimens who can't change it but can try eating slightly less of it. Getting a proper balance of vegetables to protein to carbs seems much more sustainable. I really doubt most people will maintain a 5:2 regimen for a sustained period, which makes it another fad diet. When you come off it, you either need a better permanent regimen or the strength to realise you're going to be a fatty again.