The Fast 800 by Michael Mosley - Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating - Paperback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781780723624. Publisher: Short Books. Overview. The Fast 800 is Dr Michael Mosley's science-backed programme for rapid, sustainable weight loss through intermittent fasting and calorie control. Building on the global success of the 5:2 diet, Mosley distils the latest research on time-restricted eating and low-calorie Mediterranean-style nutrition into one clear, flexible plan. Designed for real life, it suits complete beginners and experienced dieters alike, offering a structured route to losing weight, boosting energy, and improving long-term metabolic health without extreme restriction or complicated rules.. About the Book. The Fast 800: How to Combine Rapid Weight Loss and Intermittent Fasting for Long-Term Health sets out Dr Mosley's three-phase approach to sustainable weight management. At its core is the "800 calorie" model: research cited in the book suggests that 800 calories is a level low enough to accelerate fat loss and trigger beneficial metabolic changes, yet manageable enough to stick with. The programme combines a short, focused rapid weight-loss phase with flexible intermittent fasting patterns — including 5:2 fasting and time-restricted eating windows — that readers can tailor to their own routine and goals. Alongside the science, the book features delicious low-carb, Mediterranean-style recipes and menu plans created by Dr Clare Bailey, making the plan practical and enjoyable to follow day to day. Mosley ex...