Dr Michael Mosley was known for creating diet plans such as the Very Fast 800 diet and the new 5:2 diet, and he had a firm belief that for weight loss to be sustainable, it must fit into a person’s busy routine
Dr Michael Mosley, the weight loss guru known for his innovative diet plans such as the Very Fast 800 diet and the new 5:2 diet, had a unique approach to sustainable weight loss. The doctor, who passed away earlier this year, was passionate about helping people shed pounds without obsessing over every morsel they consumed.
He firmly believed that for weight loss to be long-lasting, it must seamlessly fit into an individual’s hectic schedule. Specialising in healthy weight loss methods that don’t disrupt your daily routine or habits, he cautioned against the demotivation that can stem from not having time for proper workouts, which could result in weight gain.
His solution? A technique he dubbed “exercise snacking”, perfect for those with jam-packed work and life schedules who struggle to fit in a full workout.
On his podcast Just One Thing, he previously shared that doing multiple short bursts of exercise throughout the day is more effective than trying to cram it all into one session telling listeners: “Doing exercise in short chunks really can help you burn more calories, lose more weight, and help improve your blood glucose and blood pressure to a greater degree than doing it in larger chunks.”, reports Surrey Live.
He added: “Stairs are a particularly good way of getting in a few exercise snacks. The surprising thing about exercise snacking is that although each session is short, it gives you the same – possibly even greater – fitness and health benefits than doing a full 30-minute workout.”
He proposed that this method “can really help” those aiming to shed the pounds, especially when combined with other lifestyle changes and quick weight loss strategies.
Weight loss snacking is just one of a host of tips the doctor shared on his podcase prior to his death this year. He passed away during a holiday in Greece.
The 67-year-old was reported missing during a walk on the Greek island of Symi in June. His body was discovered four days later.
At the time of the devastating find, Greek authorities said Dr Mosley had died from natural causes. However an inquest, which will give an official ruling on the cause of his death, is yet to be held.