Fasting for men
Since we started in January 2013, FastDay has proved to work well for men. The average rate of weight loss…
Side-effects of losing a lot of weight
If you lose a lot of weight, you might experience side effects such as saggy skin. Here are some side-effects…
How can I improve my sleep on fast days?
Fasting tends to make your brain more alert which is great during the day but can be a problem at…
How can I prevent constipation after fast days?
Eating so much less during intermittent fasting can often result in constipation. We have some ideas on how to keep…
Intermittent fasting for people with thyroid disorders
People with thyroid problems can struggle to lose weight; intermittent fasting can help with this although the rate of loss…
Fasting with type 2 diabetes
Intermittent fasting is a great strategy for managing Type 2 Diabetes. Here are some tips especially for fasters with diabetes.
What should be my goal weight?
What is your ideal weight? Is it realistic to set it as a target? Will you be able to maintain…
Successful weight maintenance strategies
Many people successfully lose weight but few keep the weight off. Continuing with intermittent fasting and careful monitoring is the…
When should I enter weight maintenance?
Phase one of your healthy weight project is over, now it’s time to start on phase two: maintenance!
Busting myths about fasting and weight loss
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Can fasting cause the body to hang on to fat?…
What are the side-effects of fasting?
The changes in your body from fasting can result in a few side-effects. Here are some tips on how to…
Dealing with cynicism and pessimism about fasting from others
Some people will respond badly when you tell them you have started intermittent fasting. Usually this is because they do…
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What are the most common problems with fasting?
Some people get headaches or feel they have low blood sugar when they start fasting. Or they have trouble coping…
Fasting and type 2 diabetes
Intermittent fasting can be an effective way of losing weight and managing type 2 diabetes. Many members of our community…
Fasting with medical conditions
Fasting is not for everyone. If you have a medical condition, check with your doctor. Intermittent fasting is not recommended…
The Fast Diet, 5:2 and Michael Mosley
The Fast Diet book was written by Dr Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer, and was based on Dr Mosley's BBC…
Why fasting works better than Weight Watchers (and the others)
You will lose more fat but less muscle by fasting than you would on a conventional weight-loss diet. You’ll also…
Fasting for health
If you are overweight, you undoubtedly know that losing weight will be good for your health. But the latest scientific…
Fasting for weight loss and weight control
Intermittent fasting regimes like The Fast Diet are a great way to lose weight. Even better, fasting allows you to…