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

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It's a book about dieting so not a cuddly bedtime read but it worked for me. I saw Michael Mosley's TV show about the 5:2 diet (where you eat normally for 5 days a week and eat only 600 calories for two days a week on the other two) and got the book. I heard about this book on NPR in a segment featuring a panel of fasting folk including Mosley. I got just a bit more out of this book than the radio play. (What more I got out of it was a better understanding of IGF-1 and how IF [intermittent fasting] reduces it. I further cemented some other ideas, too, like the apparent fact that usual, deleterious effects of dieting -- e.g., muscle loss -- are circumvented by IF.) 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

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I found that I was losing a nice, slow pound each week, with some slight fluctuations. And I was happy with my progress. However, I found that I was grumpier than usual on my fasting days, but that I was also getting a bit stressed out with my job and the holidays approaching. So, I decided to give myself a break from it during the holidays. Yes, it is bitter at the beginning, but the extremely positive effects for body, soul and mind should help to endure the months up to a half year until one is accustomed to it. The hunger in the morning is the lesser problem, but in the evening it can get ugly. I could say that I never eat without being hungry. But I personally prefer to live much longer hungrily than to die early and replete. And, as a negative surplus, loose huge amounts of living time with just nom nom nom that could really be used more productively. I heard from a friend that Dr. Varady, whose work Mosley talks a lot about, doesn't like his book and the way he presented (at least in the first edition?) her research, or his method as relates to research. I don't have a more substantial understanding of her complaints than this, but because this was mentioned it to me, I was looking at how he couched the diet in terms of research. In my reading, at least, he's clear (though not emphatic) that no one has done any studies with his modified IF. He's up front (though not clarion clear) that his work is a modification of hers. He does make grand claims and have high hopes for it, but it's not too hard to see where research ends and anecdote / n=1 begins. I think that he may have emphasized this dividing line in the NPR radio piece. Anyway, I was on the lookout, because of my friend's comment, and didn't find anything particularly bothersome. However, I wonder about the target audience, and how they perceive it. It might seem more slippery if you're not looking for a slope. You can, but I don’t recommend it. Alcohol is high in calories and is also likely to produce a spike in insulin. There is plenty of research which suggests that there are significant benefits to having two alcohol free days a week, and so I think it is good idea to have your alcohol free days coincide with your fasting days. I also tend to nibble more when I drink.

Even if you haven’t read the main diet book, the introduction gives it to you in a short manner. Then it goes on with answers to what, when, how (like: does juice count, or why there are so many soup recipes in the book). There’s some practical information, like freezer/fridge contents, useful tools, lazy foods when one doesn’t want to make much of an effort, etc. Anyone who follows my reading list or who knows me at all, knows that I am a total foodie. Love to cook, love to eat and am a little bit of a food snob. Sensible portions of moderately low-carb, Mediterranean style food for the remaining five days a week This book brings together the results of new, groundbreaking research to create a dietary program that can be incorporated into your busy daily life, featuring: The premise of the diet is that fasting 2 days a week creates multiple health benefits: weight loss, reduced risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and possibly even cancer. Besides calorie restriction, the diet also makes a person more aware of true hunger pangs versus emotional eating.

The Fast Diet Recipe Book: 150 delicious, calorie-controlled The Fast Diet Recipe Book: 150 delicious, calorie-controlled

My only real complaint is that all the personal were of people loosing 10-20 pounds and not the 50-80 pounds, or more, that a truly overweight person needs to loose. Hearing how so many people loose 20 pounds on this diet doesn't inspire them as much as they need a bigger goal and hear about people in their situation. From about 5'3" to 6'3" there is a 30-40 pound division where people transition from overweight to obese. They talk about obesity and how it is increasing, being more than 1/3 of the population today, add in the overweight and you get 3/4 of men in the U.S.A.. All of the personal stories here were less than that 30+ weight loss, so not the 1/3 of the population this should be targeted. Is it that it doesn't work as well for the extreme? They say that if you weigh more there should be greater results and better health benefits, I just wish they put some of those anecdotal personal stories as motivation, just a 60 pound story would have done. Overall, I give the book 4/5 stars. Good book overall! I think it could help a lot of people who are trying to eat healthier (even if they do not plan on fasting). 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. I am very interested in intermittent fasting. I am not interested in losing weight. The things I'm interested in are the better health outcomes. I hear tales of fasting people feeling better -- having more energy, being more in tune with their bodies, getting better results on bloodwork, living longer, getting cancer less. All of these things were referred to in the book as "secondary" benefits of fasting. That got my goat -- my smallest, my littlest Billy Goat Gruff.

Long-term, sustainable approach to improve metabolic health and/or lose weight at a gradual pace if the rapid weight loss approach seems daunting On a "fasting day" you are restricted to 500 (women/ 600 (men) calories per day, for 2 days a week, but on the other days you can just eat what you like. So you don't have to get into the mindset of having to think about calories for 365 days of the year. If you are used to eating a lot, 500 calories can seem like a small amount of food, but remember - the next day you can eat what you like.

Fast 800 Keto: Eat well, burn fat, manage your weight long Fast 800 Keto: Eat well, burn fat, manage your weight long

Michael Mosley gives an update for 2019, current research in the field and announces a tour starting in February. Follow for up to 12 weeks before transitioning to a longer-term approach, like The New 5:2 (read on for more information about this approach)

The first few chapters of this book go through some of the basic ideas of the diet itself. I was pleasantly surprised that the authors took into consideration the fact that not everyone is able to follow the same routines/diets/etc. From what I have learned from diets (I’ve never been on one personally) is that the diets themselves are very strict. This book’s opening chapters create a very warming and welcoming atmosphere and I found that I actually felt more relaxed about looking through the recipes – I definitely had a more open mind after reading how understanding the authors are. There are two variations of The Fast 800 approaches designed for rapid weight loss, suiting those with plenty of motivation and lots of weight to lose (typically those considered overweight or obese based on their BMI). This rapid weight loss approach is safe to follow, but recommended only for up to 12 weeks or until you reach a healthy BMI – whichever comes first. Rapid weight loss approach option 1: The Very Fast 800 Any advice given is general in nature and not meant as a substitute for care by your usual health professional. I am currently daydreaming about what I'm going to have for lunch today. This is generally the best time for me to look over cookbooks, because I'm more open to trying new things when I'm super hungry. I wouldn’t recommend it for children or teenagers, as they are still growing. I don’t think there is evidence of problems in starting later in life, but this is not something I would recommend for the frail elderly.

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

What is most startling about this book is that weight loss is only a part of the story. The real dividends are around longer term health and which include a reduced risk of heart disease, dementia, cancer and diabetes. The evidence is compelling and persuasive. The other attractive aspect is that the 5:2 approach means that the participant only has to exercise will power for two days out of five and can eat normally on the other days. The longer I continue to do this diet the easier it seems to be, as at first it can be a battle of wills! Just keep busy and plan your day wisely!The first, and probably last, diet book I'll ever read. Most diets don't work, or when they do the loss is only temporary. We all know that. So why did I bother to read this? And why am I persuaded that it might be a different and important new approach to health and well-being? Eating two or three meals per day, whichever best suits your lifestyle. Read more about the benefits of two meals a day here. This fabulous new cookbook offers 150 carefully crafted, nutritious, low-calorie recipes to enable you to incorporate the FastDiet into your daily life. Ranging from simple breakfasts to leisurely suppers, the recipes are all expertly balanced and calorie-counted by FastDiet coauthor Mimi Spencer (a devotee of the diet herself!) and nutritionist Dr. Sarah Schenker. From soups to meat dishes to delicious fish-based meals, the recipes are designed to fill you up and stave off hunger—even though none is over 500 calories. There are also detailed menu plans and plenty of encouraging tips, including kitchen-cupboard essentials, the latest nutritional advice, and a whole section of speedy meals for busy days. The Mediterranean-style diet promotes a daily diet of fresh vegetables, quality protein and healthy fats, including anti-inflammatory foods that help to keep your blood sugar level stable, and leave you feeling full and satisfied. Dr Michael Mosley’s Diet Plan: Rapid Weight Loss