A radical approach to weight loss, you eat normally for 5 days, then for 2 days cut your calories drastically. Intermittent fasting has of course been around for centuries as part of some religious practises, which may speak to its effectiveness.
5:2 Diet / Intermittent Fasting
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£5.99
How the Diet Works
The 5:2 diet was released in 2014 as a book followed by a documentary on the BBC in UK by Dr Michael Mosley, citing science based facts and packed with meal ideas. The premise being that you eat “normally” for 5 days, no restrictions (although its receomended to be mindful of food choices) and then for 2 days drastically restrict your calorific intake (600 for men, 500 for women). It’s a sold as a simple approach however would be unsuitable for anyone with health issues, pregnant or with a history of eating disorders.
Review Description
As a working single Mum, I found this diet easier to follow than expected. I split my 2 low cal days to Tuesday & Thursday which were very busy days in work and would be more likely to distract me. However I found that the slow weight loss wasn’t enough to keep me interested in following the plan long term. And I definitely didn’t pay enough mind to what I was eating on my “off” days. For long term maintenence I’d imagine this would work for the long term health benefits.
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Date of Experience
Weight Loss
5 Kg
