Review: Helpful Intermittent Fasting Diet Guide
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2014
I've always had issues with my weight and I've tried many different diets in my life so when I came across this book I knew that I had to read it. I was skeptical and immediately started thinking this was going to be an extreme fasting program, but thankfully it wasn't. I didn't feel like counting calories, weighing food, and definitely didn't want to try a strict diet plan. I was eager to learn something new. I haven't ever heard of this diet except for the fact that a few of my friends fasted in the past with great results. My interest and curiosity was sparked after reading the introduction of the book.The Fasting Diet Plan Book is complete guide about the 5:2 fast diet plan with intermittent fasting. This informative book was easy to read and understand thanks to the well-organized format and clear explanations. I appreciated the bulleted and numbered content. The first forty pages of the book explained the diet in detail, discussed why and how it works, gave basic tips for successful results, talked about the health benefits, and even told you about the side effects of the diet. The author wrote about whether or not you would be a good candidate for this type of diet and what to expect if you decide to complete the program. All of my questions were answered. The book also included flexible and easily adjustable meal plan options with a variety of choices. She even added meal plans that had 100 calories more for men. I LOVE that I can make the diet fit into my lifestyle. The book states that I can still get the nutrients that I need to function properly while still working out. I tried a strict diet a couple years and if I detoured in ANY way from the meal plan, then my results completely disappeared and in some cases reversed. I believe this program will be easier to follow.I tried several of the delicious recipes included in this book just to see if I would like them. My favorites were the Rolled Oatmeal with Blueberries, Beef and Barley Soup, Turkey Chili, and of course my hubby and I both enjoyed the tasty Grilled Pork Chops in Caramelized Pineapple. There were also two bulleted snack lists. The snack lists were categorized and based on whether your cravings were for something sweet or for something savory. Each suggestion contained 50 calories or less.I recommend this book to anyone, especially for beginner fasters (like myself), looking to try a new weight loss approach. It's worth a try! Time to change those negative thoughts and remember the importance of not giving up on your weight loss plans. I haven't tried the full diet plan yet, but I hope to eliminate or even reduce my sugar cravings while losing weight at a faster rate this year. Many thanks to the author for writing this book. Hopefully this book will guide me towards a better, healthier, and more permanent lifestyle.Disclaimer:I received a PDF copy of this book through Story Cartel for free in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and in now way influenced by the author or company.