This diet promises rapid and lasting weight loss. People who have followed it are delighted with it. What does it consist of? And how does it stand out from the others? We went over it with a dietitian-nutritionist.
Losing weight, improving your blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of chronic disease is the goal of this diet. Known throughout the world, many people say they are satisfied. Take the example of Anne, who claims to have lost 13 kg in 9 to 10 weeks thanks to this method, as she explains on the official website of the diet. When you read this, you can’t help but be intrigued! So what does it consist of? Based on the Mediterranean diet, there are three axes. The first is to consume 800 calories per day, for a maximum of 12 weeks. Then, alternate between 5 days of a balanced diet and 2 days at 800 calories. Finally, stick to reasonable portions. These methods may or may not follow in sequence, depending on your situation. The creator of this trick? Dr. Michael Mosley. You’ve probably already heard about it, we’re talking about the Fast 800 diet.
After our research, we sought the advice of a nutrition expert. Unsurprisingly, Fast 800 is not good for your health. “800 calories is not much. To give you an idea, a woman eats between 1,800 and 2,000 calories per day”developed Pascal Nourtier, dietitian-nutritionist in Paris. Moreover, when a woman is athletic, nutritional needs increase to 2,500 calories per day! That’s not all, “alternating 5 days without calorie restriction and 2 days at 800 calories is bad for your metabolism and your cardiovascular system”. Indeed, any weight loss, whatever the method, must result in a healthy, regular and daily nutritional balance. Otherwise, the shock is too violent for your body.
Is your goal to lose weight through diet? Our expert recommends the ketogenic diet, which is based on raw, whole foods, therefore richer in nutrients and fiber, with a low glycemic index. The principle is to eat often, but always in small quantities.
All humans are different. When you go on a diet, it is very important to adapt it to you (you are unique!). This is why we recommend that you consult a nutrition expert before getting started.