The late doctor said that it can help banish visceral fat
Michael Mosley’s tip to shedding “dangerous fat” could help millions to become healthier and lose weight. And thankfully, it’s a simple tip that can offer a “flexible” approach whilst keeping off the weight “long term.”
Sharing the advice on Instagram, The Fast 800 account stated that the founder of the diet and late doctor, who died in June last year, loved fasting and its benefits.
They wrote: “Our co-founder Dr. Michael Mosley was a strong advocate for Intermittent Fasting, not only as a safe, effective way to manage weight but also as a lifestyle for improving metabolic health and reducing the risk of some chronic diseases.
“We, at The Fast 800, we are proud to continue Dr Mosley’s legacy, positively impacting lives through the benefits of Intermittent Fasting.”
What is intermittent fasting
In the video they posted, Doctor Mosley shared what intermittent fasting is. He explained: “When you fast, your body learns how to use your fat stores for energy, instead of relying on a constant stream of glucose.
“This allows you to shed the dangerous fat, also known as the visceral fat, that lurks around the abdomen “
What is The Fast 800 diet?
The New 5:2 approach involves restricting calories to 800 on fasting days, then eating a healthy lower carb, Mediterranean-style diet for the rest of the week. The diet is “flexible” and provides an effective way of ‘losing weight and keeping it off long term’.
Who can do The Fast 800 diet?
According to The Fast 800 website: “Intermittent fasting, especially incorporating a Mediterranean-style diet, is a great tool for those wanting slower, steady weight loss or weight management.
“It has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood pressure and may be a supportive plan for people with these conditions. It provides more food freedom by only restricting calories for two days per week.”
How does The Fast 800 diet work?
The experts further explain during “fast days”, your body enters a state of ketosis. During this, “you will lose visceral fat and achieve a better response to insulin.
“This, in turn, will make it easier for you to keep to sensible portions, and avoid snacking, during the rest of the week. Fasting for two days out of seven also gives you a chance to experience the other benefits of fasting” which include:
- Clearing out of old or damaged cells (autophagy)
- Tissue regeneration through the action of switched-on stem cells;
- Reduction in cancer risk, through a fall in levels of a body chemical called IGF-1
- An increase in metabolic rate, caused by a rise in noradrenaline and human growth hormone.
