5:2 v’s 4:3

If you are seeking guaranteed weight loss, we highly recommend the Fasting Diet. This diet is only calorie restricted for two or three days per week, depending on which formula you chose to follow. On the non-fasting days you are able to consume food as normal. On your fasting days you will consume food at a restricted rate, keeping to 500/600 calories. This revolutionary diet is a desirable approach to shedding pounds along with being an easier solution for most people to reach their target. Depending on how quickly you are wishing to lose your excess weight will decipher whether you would follow the 5:2 or the 4:3 diet.

The 5:2 diet is one of the most popular diets around, with clear strict rules to follow. This means cutting the overall weekly calorie intake by 25% and only having to fast for two days out of seven. This is recommended to follow for the long term or even for life due to the proven health benefits. It can help cut the risk of type-2 diabetes and heart disease. This is just a few of the reasons for this becoming highly popular. It is not necessarily a "quick fix" diet, but it is very easy to stick to. Having the ability not to overindulge, but eat food you like on normal days whilst still being able to consume food (500/600 calories) on the days which you fast makes it a much more appealing diet for many people. Remember that perseverance is key and once you have brought this into practice, you will very quickly be appreciating the rewards, as not only will you be losing your desired weight, you will feel the health benefits along with having a vast amount of energy.

The 4:3 diet is equivalent to the 5:2 diet, only you will be applying an additional day of fasting into your week, which will allow for a speedier loss of weight. The 4:3 formula is a tougher diet to follow and would be recommended for quick weight loss. Perhaps for an event which is approaching, or for health reasons. If your motivation is for health reasons, you should consult your doctor for medical advice prior to commencing a method that is for rapid and effective weight loss. Our advice would be to action the 4:3 once you have been following the 5:2 plan, making it a gentler approach. This will prepare you for the intensity of the 4:3 diet. Some people initially chose to be on this diet for rapid weight loss for the first week or two prior to following the 5:2 Fast Diet, as only restricting your calories for two days per week is definitely manageable. With so many recommended low calorie meals and snacks on offer, this will allow you to still consume your three main meals within the fasting days.

If you feel apprehensive about commencing either of the two diets due to the calorie restricted days, there are many ways of suppressing the appetite. Effective methods include drinking plenty of water and choosing foods wisely. Foods that are high in protein for example, triggers the production of the full-up hormone in the brain. There are many books that offer self- management towards reaching goals and advising alternative strategies when you feel that you may-be heading for failure. There is also the option of incorporating the 5:2 Fast Formula into your diet. Simply, by taking 2 capsules 30 minutes prior to your main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will suppress your appetite, reducing cravings and feelings of hunger allowing you to get trim with a little less effort.

The 5:2 Fast Formula is a unique proprietary blend appetite suppressant derived from the root of the konjac plant. Combined with everyday vitamins such as B2 and B12 as well as minerals, such as Iron and Copper. The Fast Formula is designed to manage your appetite, calorie intake and help replace many of the vitamins and nutrients that are normally sacrificed when following a fasting diet. This will also help to curb your appetite on normal eating days, helping towards further weight loss as it creates a feeling of fullness due to having water-binding effects. You can significantly control your urge to snack between meals and also reduce the risk of tiredness which is a common complaint of fasting.