What Is The 5:2 Diet And Is It Right For You?

If you are looking for a way to lose weight in a consistent manner, then you might like to try the 5:2 Diet. The concept is a type of intermittent fasting, which involves restricting your food intake two days per week, while eating normally for the remaining 5 days. This is also known as The Fast Diet. It became a very popular idea when a television documentary programme was aired in the UK in 2012.

The British writer and presenter, Dr Michael Mosely, introduced the idea of fasting two days per week. He was the human guinea pig. His weight loss was a complete success and this helped catapult the 5:2 Diet book into the best sellers list.

About The Fast Diet Book

The book was co-authored by Dr Michael Mosely and journalist Mimi Spencer. It became the UK's best-selling non-fiction book in 2013 and it was published all over the world, topping the New York Times best-sellers list.

As well as a book detailing the facts about the diet and how to make it work for your own routine, Ms Spencer has also published a recipe book. The recipes have been created so that they are stripped of all the unnecessary calories. The meals are a feast for the eyes and delicious to eat.

The Good News about The Fast Diet

The excellent news is that this diet works. There has been a lot of evidence to show that people have changed their eating habits and the weight has dropped from their bodies. It helps that the presenter of the documentary show provided a clear example of what could be achieved by restricting your food and calorie intake two days per week.

Other people have also shown that the 5:2 diet has worked for them. The celebrity magazines have been filled with TV personalities happy to show off their new bodies and to show their support for this easy to follow regime.

The Bad News about The Fast Diet

Although there have been a lot of success stories documented in the press and on television, it has to be noted that this particular diet is not based on any scientific ideas. There are various health bodies and nutritional centres who do not believe that this is a particularly sustainable diet. There hasn't been any formally accepted research carried out that would support the claims of the book. Many believe that the Fast Diet is just a fad and that eating just 500-600 calories in a day is not a healthy way to lose weight.

Interested in The 5:2 Diet?

Fad diets come and go but the 5:2 diet looks like something that will be around for a long time. It can be a great way to introduce a weight loss plan into your routine. If you can learn the important elements of healthy eating, you should be able to maintain your new body by eating enough and exercise enough.


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