The Fast 800

How to combine rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting for long-term health

By: Dr Michael Mosley

Narrated by: Dr Michael Mosley

Australian and New Zealand edition

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BASED ON THE LATEST GROUNDBREAKING SCIENCE
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FROM THE CREATOR OF THE 5:2 – HOW TO COMBINE RAPID WEIGHT LOSS AND INTERMITTENT FASTING FOR LONG-TERM GOOD HEALTH
AN EXCITING NEW PROGRAMME BUILT AROUND A MORE MANAGEABLE 800-CALORIE FAST DAY

Six years ago, Dr Michael Mosley started a health revolution with The 5.2 Fast Diet, telling the world about the incredible power of intermittent fasting.

In this book he brings together all the latest science (including a new approach: Time Restricted Eating) to create an easy-to-follow programme.

Recent studies have shown that 800 calories is the magic number when it comes to successful dieting – it’s an amount high enough to be manageable but low enough to speed weight loss and trigger a range of desirable metabolic changes.

Depending on your goals, you can choose how intensively you want to do the programme: how many 800-calorie days to include each week, and how to adjust these as you progress.

Along with delicious, low-carb recipes and menu plans by Dr Clare Bailey, The Fast 800 offers a flexible way to help you lose weight, improve mood and reduce blood pressure, inflammation and blood sugars. Includes recipes, meal plans and photographic section.

Take your future health into your own hands.

‘I lost 16kg in the first 8 weeks and then another 6kg. I’ve never been healthier.’ Denise, 51

Critic reviews

Praise for Dr Michael Mosley

‘Draws on the latest scientific studies and weaves in moving stories ... conveys real understanding of the greatest health problem of our time.’ Professor Roy Taylor, University of Newcastle, UK

'Written by the world’s top “gut health guru”, Mosley’s new book is a balanced and evidence-based account of how it all works. Now the lay person can implement a diet plan and understand why it’s going to work.' Nobel Prize winner, Professor Barry Marshall, Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training

'The life-changing new plan that’ll make you healthier, happier and slimmer.' Daily Mail

'This book contains a very clear summary of the latest research and hopefully will go far to teach the public about our science (for which I am very grateful!).' Dr Nicholas Chia, Microbiome Program, Mayo Institute

'A fascinating journey exploring the gut and its tiny inhabitants. As Michael Mosley points out, we are only just beginning to get to grips with this mysterious world. Do try his pumpkin porridge or purple sauerkraut and examine your gut feelings.' Dr Roy Taylor, Professor of Medicine and Metabolism, Newcastle University (UK)

'Clever Guts is very well researched and well written. I'm a dermatologist with a particular interest in eczema and acne, and this emerging area of research is making us all reconsider how important gut health is and what we can do to optimise it.' Dr Clare Tait, Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Perth Hospital and Fellow, Royal College of Physicians

'Dr Mosley, one of the world's leading writers covering nutrition and health, does it again with a very informative and entertaining book. Follow his advice for better gut health.' Dr Valter Longo, Director of the University of Southern California Longevity Institute

'A must read for all parents who want to understand the importance of good gut health in their children. This humorous, easy to read book has the potential to change a lot of lives.' Professor Desiree Silva, Consultant Paediatrician, University of Western Australia

Fast 800 Fast Logic Delivered Eloquently

Great having the audible version, I can hear Dr. Michael Mosley's words ringing in my ears long after switching off my tablet! now I need to purchase the book to get the recipes!

Loved that Dr Michael Mosley narrated.

kept it intetesting. listened to it 3 times now and get a better understsnding each time

Convinced. Makes a lot of sense

Well studied and researched diet plan
Looking forward to implementing over the coming days and weeks. I’m not usually a diet person but this is more about overall well-being and healthy eating.

I think it's a good idea to eat 800calories

That sums up the whole book. Any YouTube clip or article about the Fast 800 will tell you everything you need to know. This book is only useful if you are interested in anecdotal evidence and summaries of scientific studies that support the authors idea. And there are recipes in the back.