If you missed Dr Michael Mosley’s original BBC documentary, “Eat, Fast & Live Longer” which sparked the 5:2 intermittent fasting phenomenon and brought intermittent fasting in general into the mainstream, here it is in full, via DailyMotion.  The documentary was a life-changer for many of us at FastDay, we hope you find it similarly inspiring!

Intermittent fasting can sound quite daunting when we live in a society where food is almost always on hand and snacking throughout the day has become the norm. The idea of going without food for longer than usual and experiencing genuine hunger is a very real fear among new fasters – but one that we …

We asked the FastDay community what their favourite fast day lunches are – the answers may surprise you!

Credit: A Teaspoon of Bliss Taco Salad Bowls 500 calories per serving A colourful bowl full of Mexican spiced goodness. Get the full recipe       Credit: Two Peas & Their Pod Slow Cooker Turkey Chili 498 calories per serving A hearty slow-cooker recipe which makes plenty of portions. Get the full recipe   …

Intermittent fasting is often called 5:2 fasting. It has become very popular in the past few years. You drastically reduce your food intake for 2 days each week (500 calories for women; 600 for men). On the other 5 days each week you eat normally. Many people use fasting to lose weight. It is also …

We touched on this issue in the last FastDay Buzz article about fasting as a parent, but with the summer holidays drawing ever closer it seems a good time to delve a little deeper! So, you’re going on holiday and you’re an intermittent faster… what do you do? How should I decide what to do? …

Why fasting isn’t suitable for children Although fasting can benefit all sorts of different people both for purposes of weight loss and improving general health, it is not recommended for children. This is because fasting reduces our level of a growth hormone known as IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). As adults we don’t need so …

Are you ever unkind to yourself? We’re often our own worst critics, telling ourselves off and belittling ourselves for the slightest mistakes or perceived imperfections. Have you ever stopped to think what it would sound like if you made such remarks to someone other than yourself? It would be unacceptably shocking behaviour. If you wouldn’t …

A great article about the use of protein powders on the 5:2 diet, written by Belinda Berry of focusonflavour.com

It’s a known fact that keeping track of your weight loss progress will help you to stay on course, making it easier for you reach your goal.

If you’ve read our article about smart food swaps to save calories you’ll already know at least one new way of enjoying the humble cauliflower as a filling, tasty and healthy side dish, but I’m sure at least a few of the below ideas will be new to you. By the time you finish reading, …

It’s the season to “eat, drink and be merry” as many call it, but if you’ve been losing weight you probably don’t want to undo all that hard work. Did you know the average Briton gains around 6lb over the holiday season? And that’s just an average, which means that some will not gain so …

With less than a month to go until Christmas if you need a gift for a fasting friend or haven’t written your own Christmas list yet, I hope the ideas below are helpful. From health & fitness gadgets to kitchen helpers and stocking fillers, there’s something to suit most budgets here.  If you’ve got more …

Snacking on a fasting day may not be for everyone, but if you really need to nibble on something to get you through a more challenging fast, why not consider one of these easy, low calorie savoury treats? #1 Air-popped popcorn This is one you can make at home or buy in a packet but either …

Our first fasts are quite an experience, something we always remember and we certainly  can learn a lot from them. Like any new experience, we don’t know what to expect before we start. Here are some of the surprises that may await you when you embark on an intermittent fasting journey  – be they good, …

Our first fasts are quite an experience, something we always remember and we certainly  can learn a lot from them. Like any new experience, we don’t know what to expect before we start. Here are some of the surprises that may await you when you embark on an intermittent fasting journey  – be they good, …