Learn the 5 things you MUST do before  your first 5:2 Fast Day – and hear tips from successful fasting writer Kate Harrison – plus instalment 2 of her very honest 5:2 Diet diary, written as Kate embarked on intermittent fasting for the first time in 2012. The podcast is full of information on setting a goal, deciding how frequently to fast, charting your progress and choosing the perfect day to try the approach for the first time.

See more at www.the5-2dietbook.com/podcast2

Important Note:

This podcast is for information only and is not intended as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. There are some people who shouldn’t follow this diet: children and teenagers, and pregnant or breast-feeding women. If you take medication have a pre-existing medical condition, including Type 2 diabetes, you should talk to your doctor before making any dietary changes. In addition, anyone with a history of eating disorders should definitely not undertake this without talking to their doctor or specialist.

Finally, never disregard professional medical advice or delay medical treatment because of something you have read in this book.  

Podcast description

The 5:2 Diet podcast contains all the tips, interviews, news and information you need to lose weight and feel great on the eating plan everyone is talking about. Intermittent fasting is flexible, easy and free, and the health benefits are the subject of extensive research. The podcast is presented by Kate Harrison, British author of four 5:2 books, who fasts weekly and lost 31lbs/14kg. The podcast offers tips and ideas for new and experienced fasters, including answers to common questions, health news, seasonal food ideas and interviews. Kate also runs one of the largest Facebook groups on fasting, and her website is www.the5-2dietbook.com  Do YOU 5:2? This podcast makes it easy.

Intro and Outro music: Festival by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena, YouTube Audio Library