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The 5:2 Fast Diet Magic Book: The Cheat’s Guide to Easy Weight Loss with Intermittent Fasting
Why another fast diet book?
Fast diets or ‘intermittent fasting’ are a weight loss sensation, a dieting revolution which has allowed millions of people to lose weight naturally, easily, quickly, safely and keep it off. But for some of us, things haven’t been quite so simple. Some of us have found intermittent fasting difficult, unpleasant or we simply have not lost as much weight as we had hoped.
So why read The Fast Diet Magic Book?
If you tried 5:2 fasting but just didn’t lose much weight
you had some success with intermittent fasting but found it very difficult
If you need a way to cope better with the hunger
If you wish your weight loss could be much faster while intermittent fasting
If you suffered with headaches, ravenous hunger or low energy
If you are just starting out and don’t know which type of intermittent fasting to do
…then you should read this book.
There are plenty of weight loss books detailing the science behind intermittent fasting.
This is not one of them.
The Fast Diet Magic Book is written as a helper, a friend to guide you through the psychological side of fasting – to help you manage the hunger, the boredom, the weaker moments, the side-effects to keep your weight loss motivation high. If you are one of the very many people who doesn’t seem to lose weight doing normal 5:2, this book will suggest various ways in which you may have been going wrong. And for those of you who have been doing everything right and still had little success with intermittent fasting, it will show you exactly why. You can even use it as a guidebook to create your own programme for weight loss, all based on variations of intermittent fasting.
This book will show you:
The simple but crucial mistakes you may inadvertently be making which may be sabotaging your weight loss
How to almost magically accelerate your weight loss with small but powerful changes to the standard 5:2 fast diet
All the other kinds of intermittent fasting such as 16:8, 19:5 and 24 hour fasts
All about ‘eating windows’ and how these are often the missing key to successful weight loss
How to create intermittent fasting combinations that will allow you to lose weight faster, even if it hasn’t worked before
Strategies to help you deal with hunger, lose weight and feel great while doing it
How to cope with possible side-effects such as headaches, constipation and insomnia
All about the psychology of fasting: how to manage the boredom, irritability and cravings and stay upbeat and positive while fasting
How to plan for and cope with your first fast
Dozens of weight loss tips and tricks for making intermittent fasting easier and more effective
How to make the whole thing so effortless that you actually begin to enjoy fast dieting
But most of all, it will show you how to create a personal plan which will allow you to lose a lot of weig
Fast diets or ‘intermittent fasting’ are a weight loss sensation, a dieting revolution which has allowed millions of people to lose weight naturally, easily, quickly, safely and keep it off. But for some of us, things haven’t been quite so simple. Some of us have found intermittent fasting difficult, unpleasant or we simply have not lost as much weight as we had hoped.
So why read The Fast Diet Magic Book?
If you tried 5:2 fasting but just didn’t lose much weight
you had some success with intermittent fasting but found it very difficult
If you need a way to cope better with the hunger
If you wish your weight loss could be much faster while intermittent fasting
If you suffered with headaches, ravenous hunger or low energy
If you are just starting out and don’t know which type of intermittent fasting to do
…then you should read this book.
There are plenty of weight loss books detailing the science behind intermittent fasting.
This is not one of them.
The Fast Diet Magic Book is written as a helper, a friend to guide you through the psychological side of fasting – to help you manage the hunger, the boredom, the weaker moments, the side-effects to keep your weight loss motivation high. If you are one of the very many people who doesn’t seem to lose weight doing normal 5:2, this book will suggest various ways in which you may have been going wrong. And for those of you who have been doing everything right and still had little success with intermittent fasting, it will show you exactly why. You can even use it as a guidebook to create your own programme for weight loss, all based on variations of intermittent fasting.
This book will show you:
The simple but crucial mistakes you may inadvertently be making which may be sabotaging your weight loss
How to almost magically accelerate your weight loss with small but powerful changes to the standard 5:2 fast diet
All the other kinds of intermittent fasting such as 16:8, 19:5 and 24 hour fasts
All about ‘eating windows’ and how these are often the missing key to successful weight loss
How to create intermittent fasting combinations that will allow you to lose weight faster, even if it hasn’t worked before
Strategies to help you deal with hunger, lose weight and feel great while doing it
How to cope with possible side-effects such as headaches, constipation and insomnia
All about the psychology of fasting: how to manage the boredom, irritability and cravings and stay upbeat and positive while fasting
How to plan for and cope with your first fast
Dozens of weight loss tips and tricks for making intermittent fasting easier and more effective
How to make the whole thing so effortless that you actually begin to enjoy fast dieting
But most of all, it will show you how to create a personal plan which will allow you to lose a lot of weig
105 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2014
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September 17, 2016
I've been doing IF for sometime, but here are some brilliant NEW ideas
I like intermittent fasting, but I'd sort of reached a plateau or something where I wasn't really losing any additional weight; I wasn't gaining, but... And I've read enough of the scientific literature to write my own book. What I didn't have, and what this book provides, was an approach to maximize IF in a healthy and happy way. I actually just read about a doctor who discovered a female patient wasn't burning fat for fuel until 36 hours in to her fast. I suspected I might be in a similar situation because my health issues were similar to this woman's. But, 36 hours????? How could I possibly fast for that long? Thanks to Caitlin Collins, now I know. So simple, but so smart. Haven't started my new regime, but I've got a great feeling and will report back either way.
I like intermittent fasting, but I'd sort of reached a plateau or something where I wasn't really losing any additional weight; I wasn't gaining, but... And I've read enough of the scientific literature to write my own book. What I didn't have, and what this book provides, was an approach to maximize IF in a healthy and happy way. I actually just read about a doctor who discovered a female patient wasn't burning fat for fuel until 36 hours in to her fast. I suspected I might be in a similar situation because my health issues were similar to this woman's. But, 36 hours????? How could I possibly fast for that long? Thanks to Caitlin Collins, now I know. So simple, but so smart. Haven't started my new regime, but I've got a great feeling and will report back either way.
April 13, 2016
Well Worth the time and the cost
I've just started intermittent fasting and I saw this book. I'm glad I bought it because it's given me some good ideas of little tweaks that I can do. I just finished my third day of fasting so tomorrow I will put some of her ideas to work on the eating day. She suggest starting out with the 5-2 fasting but since I hadn't read her book prior I've been doing the every other day fasting. So far I am OK with it. If you want to try any of the programs of intermittent fasting I highly recommend this book.
I've just started intermittent fasting and I saw this book. I'm glad I bought it because it's given me some good ideas of little tweaks that I can do. I just finished my third day of fasting so tomorrow I will put some of her ideas to work on the eating day. She suggest starting out with the 5-2 fasting but since I hadn't read her book prior I've been doing the every other day fasting. So far I am OK with it. If you want to try any of the programs of intermittent fasting I highly recommend this book.
July 20, 2017
It's a nice read for summarizing various forms of IF, and helping the reader create an IF program customized for him or her. If you are interested in intermittent fasting, however, I recommend starting with a book that will provide a little more information about the science and potential benefits of the IF lifestyle. Two good choices are Bert Herring's "AC: The Power of Appetite Correction" and "The Secrets of Intermittent Fasting," by Malik Johnson. I found those to be informative and motivational. Then go through Collins' book for some practical ideas before you start your plan.
February 3, 2017
Great Book!
Much of this information I could have gotten online, however this book has it all organized and put into simple, easy to follow steps. Also, I liked the author's personal insight and experience as well as the various options provided. I found this helpful and already completed my first 500 calorie fast. (There were a few typos, so perhaps the author could proofread once more and re-submit)
Much of this information I could have gotten online, however this book has it all organized and put into simple, easy to follow steps. Also, I liked the author's personal insight and experience as well as the various options provided. I found this helpful and already completed my first 500 calorie fast. (There were a few typos, so perhaps the author could proofread once more and re-submit)
April 6, 2017
Overview
If you're interested in intermittent fasting and would like a super quick introduction, then this is a great intro. I had no idea there were so many different ways to do intermittent fasting, so it was great for me.
Now I've got a greater idea of what I want to do and how to do it.
Plus she has great links to other IF books for additional reading.
If you're interested in intermittent fasting and would like a super quick introduction, then this is a great intro. I had no idea there were so many different ways to do intermittent fasting, so it was great for me.
Now I've got a greater idea of what I want to do and how to do it.
Plus she has great links to other IF books for additional reading.
February 25, 2018
I had
No idea there were so many forms of Intermittent Fasting! This is a great guide to choosing one (or combining 2 or 3) to find the method that will work best for you. I have been IF’ing for 3 years and needed a little mental boost. This book did. I will recommend it to anyone who asks me about IF.
No idea there were so many forms of Intermittent Fasting! This is a great guide to choosing one (or combining 2 or 3) to find the method that will work best for you. I have been IF’ing for 3 years and needed a little mental boost. This book did. I will recommend it to anyone who asks me about IF.
July 18, 2017
Sound Advice on Choosing What Works for You!
Easy to read and illustrated that fasting is not one size fits all. You have to do what works for yourself. Something that can be maintained.
Easy to read and illustrated that fasting is not one size fits all. You have to do what works for yourself. Something that can be maintained.
July 13, 2018
Great Quick Read
Really liked this book. Provides all the details to get started quickly. It gives just enough science and the authors real life experiences with IF. Perfect for my needs.
Really liked this book. Provides all the details to get started quickly. It gives just enough science and the authors real life experiences with IF. Perfect for my needs.
August 11, 2018
Common sense
Easy to read and common sense, realistic advice No jargon or preaching. Reflects real life and being human. Breath of fresh air.
Easy to read and common sense, realistic advice No jargon or preaching. Reflects real life and being human. Breath of fresh air.
May 29, 2015
A Real Person's Review Of Alternative Day Fasting
At last! A real person's review of what ADF is, how to do it, what to expect, how to tweak it to make it work for you, and the author's personal results! This is what I've been looking for in all of the books I've read. I don't need any more scientific reasons for doing this diet or why it works. I just needed verification that my own conclusions were correct and will finally work for me.
My sincere thanks to the author for her work in providing an excellent and succinct book.
At last! A real person's review of what ADF is, how to do it, what to expect, how to tweak it to make it work for you, and the author's personal results! This is what I've been looking for in all of the books I've read. I don't need any more scientific reasons for doing this diet or why it works. I just needed verification that my own conclusions were correct and will finally work for me.
My sincere thanks to the author for her work in providing an excellent and succinct book.
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