The late Doctor Michael Mosley’s weight loss method focuses on shedding “dangerous fat” through intermittent fasting, offering a flexible and sustainable approach to weight management. The Fast 800 account recently highlighted the late doctor’s advocacy for fasting and its potential health benefits.
Intermittent fasting is described as a safe and effective way to manage weight, improve metabolic health, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Dr. Mosley explained that fasting encourages the body to use fat stores for energy, particularly targeting visceral fat around the abdomen.
The New 5:2 method, developed by Dr. Mosley, involves limiting calorie intake to 800 on fasting days and adopting a healthy, lower-carb Mediterranean-style diet for the rest of the week. This flexible approach aims to provide a strategy for sustainable weight loss and long-term weight management.
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The Fast 800 website emphasizes that intermittent fasting, especially when combined with a Mediterranean-style diet, supports slower, steady weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced blood pressure. It also offers more food freedom by only restricting calories for two days per week.
During fasting days, the body enters ketosis, leading to the loss of visceral fat and a better response to insulin. This can help individuals adhere to sensible portions and avoid snacking during the remaining days of the week. Additionally, intermittent fasting provides an opportunity to experience the other benefits of fasting.