Good luck doing 5:2, it does work I know that for a fact as I lost 5 lbs in my first week and I ate what I wanted over those 5 days. I just couldn't bring myself to do the fasting days though after the first week, I think its because I've done the Cambridge diet before and lived on shakes, scarred me for life and I can't bring myself to restrict what I eat, so Slimming World really is ideal for me. I'm enjoying eating plenty and I'm enjoying eating nice food, plus I love going to group, I'm lucky enough to go to a really supportive fun group.
Oh lucky you going to Centre Parks, I love it there! Hope you have a wonderful time and I'm sure if you stick with the 5:2 diet you will lose the lbs you have gained and perhaps more by the time you go. And considering everything gaining 6.5 lbs is nothing!
I hope your body sorts itself out, waiting for ovulation is so flipping frustrating. Thats why I know I need to lose more before I try because I know if I lose weight I can get my cycles regular, and there won't be so much stress around ovulation and there won't be such a long wait to see if my period arrives, so I know I'm doing the right thing.
I'll keep on checking in to see how you are doing. xxxx