I'm a total convert to intermittent fasting. I can't really call it a diet. It's more like a lifestyle change. I plan to do it for the rest of my life. I started it seven weeks ago and have dropped 6+ pounds. In that time I've eaten goodies like molten chocolate cake, cheesecake, apple crisp, & my favorite burger & fries, to name a few. (Those weren't the norm, I mostly chose very healthy foods, but just giving examples of things I still got to enjoy! Basically anything.) As well as offering a fresh approach for people trying to lose weight, IF has been developed by scientists wanting to help people reduce their risk of developing diabetes, dementia and cancer Long-term, sustainable approach to improve metabolic health and/or lose weight at a gradual pace if the rapid weight loss approach seems daunting

The Fast Diet: Revised and Updated: Lose weight, stay healthy The Fast Diet: Revised and Updated: Lose weight, stay healthy

My only complaint is that the recipes are all high protein even though in the science section, that's mentioned as being harmful. The reason they give is that for only two days a week, it won't be a problem and that protein helps dull your appetite. Well, whole grains and heaps of steamed veg do that as well and it's a lot healthier.The book served to help on those hungry days, to steel my resolve and strangely not make it seem harder. It is actually a good read as it goes into the reasoning and history of why we eat too much and why fasting is something we have only not done recently. Weekly exercise plans with guided videos for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance and stretching, requiring no equipment, ranging from a low impact (chair-based) level to an advanced level. There is no great rule. I weigh myself a couple of times a week and if I see my weight creeping up use that as a motivation to be a little bit stricter. The reality is that weight tends to change quite a bit across a week, so once a week should be enough to monitor a trend.

The Fast 800: How to combine rapid weight loss and

I found this book in Tesco, not seeing the Horizon programme; I went on it solely because it sounds manageable. Following Dr Michael Mosley’s diet plan is easy when you have the right support. The Fast 800 Online Programme provides you with the tools and knowledge to achieve your goals, no matter which approach you are following. Dr. Mosley's definition of a fast is actually quite generous — 500 calories/day for women, 600 for men. Dieters fast for two nonconsecutive days each week, and are free to eat as they please on the remaining 5 days. I have also been sluggish and my skin (and scalp) has broken out in spots and I have tried every lotion and potion (even changing my contraception). Feeling that I needed to do more, I deep down knew it was what I was eating and a proper diet would help. Although I did not read each recipe individually I saw quite a few that looked appetizing and manageable. There a some recipes that look simple to prepare while others include ingredients not likely to be found on the average person's shopping list. Nevertheless, I think there is a nice balance between the two.Michael looks at the Horizon special, "What's the Right Diet for You" and tells us which diet they say is best for him. Michael Mosley (born 22 March 1957) is a British television journalist, producer and presenter who has worked for the BBC since 1985. He is probably best known as a presenter of television programmes on biology and medicine and his regular appearances on The One Show. Measure halfway between your lowest rib and the top of your hipbone, roughly in line with your belly button. Now I must confess that I tweaked the system to speed up the weight loss. First, on the fast days I only eat between 50 to 200 calories (not the 600 allowed for men). I also do heavy cardio on the fast days (sometimes up to two hours) and lighter cardio on my feast days. Now that I am at my ideal weight I'll probably lighten up the workouts and eat the full 600 calories on the fast days (or only fast once a week). Losing weight this fast is probably not safe or healthy, but it's what I did. I think that following the diet more strictly would also have brought results, just slower.