7 Great Tools Every Faster Needs!

[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-xs-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-xs-8″] 1. Bathroom Scales Don’t dread stepping on them, even if they do sometimes lie* Most people who fast are doing so at least in part for weight loss (and of course health benefits and weight loss go hand in hand!), so to track your progress a pair of simple bathroom scales are an essential …

Scales

Scales are all the same, right? Wrong. The technology within a simple set of bathroom scales has developed hugely, so that not only can they now weigh you more accurately, but they can also calculate your heart rate and body fat, sync with your apps and even track the air quality inside your house. Check …

Medical tests

Before embarking on your FastDay journey, we’d suggest that you do a ‘health audit’ through a simple blood test. These can help identify a range of different health issues, from cholesterol build-ups to key vitamin deficiencies. They can also be used to monitor your progress through fasting – as you lose weight and become healthier, …

Exercise trackers

Exercise trackers are the new must-have gadget for any keen runner or gym-lover. Although the exact features vary device-to-device, they can record your steps taken, level of high-intensity activity, calories burnt and your heart rate. We’d recommend them not only for the ‘gym bunnies’ but also for more casual exercisers – it’s a great motivating …

Recommended Reading

Recipe books What’s 5:2 without food? Even on fast days we still need to eat! These fantastic recipe books make fast days so much better. The Fast Diet Recipe Book – Mimi Spencer Mimi was co-author, with Michael Mosley,  of the original Fast Diet book. This book is packed full of recipes, meal plans, and …
What a great gift!

Gifts

Do you have a gift to buy for someone who is a faster? A fasting buddy? Or your significant other? We have collected some gift ideas we recommend for the faster in your life. (Don’t worry, we’re not going to suggest you buy them some weighing scales) Coming soon: programs FastDay will soon be launching …

Useful stuff for maintainers

Exercise Many of our maintainers see exercise as the next step – now that they have successfully lost some weight. We suggest registering an interest in our program, coming soon, called LWNGF: Lost Weight Now Get Fit. Register your interest (no commitment) FIXME Many members of our community have taken up High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), …

Useful Stuff when you are Getting Started

You may want to invest in some Useful Stuff to help you get started with fasting. We are all different, so there is no single ‘starter kit’ that makes sense for people starting out with fasting. We recommend that you consider four investments to help you succeed: Books, especially recipe books if they are your …