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How I got my dream body at 45

by Mimi Spencer in The Daily Mail on 20 May 2013
Mimi says The Fast Diet has changed not just her waist size and wardrobe but her whole personality, too.

Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book

by Judy Johnson in Get The Gloss on 9 May 2013
Judy Johnson reviews the new book. Spoiler: she likes it. "...we'd even use it if we weren't on the 5:2 diet plan."

This diet changed my life, so of course I’m flying the flag for it: how the fabled fasting regime propelled Mimi Spencer to the top of the bestseller list

by Richard Godwin in London Evening Standard on 7 May 2013
The 5:2 fasting diet is the publishing sensation of the year and has catapulted former Evening Standard fashion editor Mimi Spencer to new realms of success. She explains the how and why to Richard Godwin.

The 5:2 diet – feasts for fast days

by Felicity Cloake in The Guardian on 5 May 2013
Felicity Cloake shares some of her fast day recipes.

The idea of the Fast Diet is that a food-free window twice a week is incredibly good for you

by Mimi Spencer in The Daily Mail on 28 Apr 2013
Mimi tells about writing a book with what might be the world’s most oxymoronic title: The Fast Diet Recipe Book. Food for fasting.

The Fast Diet recipe guide

by Mimi Spencer and Dr Sarah Schenker in The Times on 27 Apr 2013
Easy and delicious fast-day recipes – plus a calorie counter and calorie-saving tips.

Michael Mosley: ‘The Fast Diet’ Author On Self-Experimentation, Fasting And Coming To America

by Meredith Melnick in The Huffington Post on 29 Mar 2013
Michael tells Meredith Melnick seven facts you should know about the diet (amongst other things).

Is ‘The Fast Diet’ just a new fad or a smart weight loss method? Author Dr. Michael Mosley explains

by Soledad O'Brien in CNN's Starting Point with Soledad O'Brien, Web Extra on 29 Mar 2013
Soledad O'Brien's interview with Dr. Michael Mosley, where he explains the method and science behind "The Fast Diet". (video)

Rachel Ray Show – The Fast Diet: How One Viewer Did on the Program

in Rachel Ray Show on 26 Mar 2013
Jessica, a busy mom of two sets of twins, wants to drop between 20 to 30 of the pounds that she's gained since having kids. So she's trying The Fast Diet. Watch the video to see her results.

Rachel Ray Show – On the show – The Fast Diet

in Rachel Ray Show on 26 Mar 2013
Michael talks with Rachel Ray about The Fast Diet. (video)

British doctor’s intermittent fasting plan is attracting dieters and doubters

by Nanci Hellmich in USA Today on 22 Mar 2013
Nanci Hellmich talks to Michael Mosley and investigates The Fast Diet.

‘The Fast Diet’: Recipes for Low-Calorie Meals

in ABC News on 19 Mar 2013
Recipes for your fasting days from ABC News.

Not just any ‘IF’ diet … this is an M&S ‘IF’ diet

by Deni Kirkova in Mail Online on 15 Mar 2013
Sales of lo-cal foods soar 60% as we rush to copy slim stars like Miranda Kerr.

England Develops a Voracious Appetite for a New Diet

by Jennifer Conlin in The New York Times on 1 Mar 2013
The New York Times looks at the "best-selling diet book that has sent the British into a fasting frenzy", The Fast Diet.

Feast & Famine: A controversial new diet says you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight

by Jane Ridley in New York Post on 21 Feb 2013
New York Post speak to Mimi Spencer about The Fast Diet

The Fast Diet: The best-selling book that’s got everyone talking

by Sarah Jordan in Handbag.com on 18 Feb 2013
Sarah Jordan asks what exactly is The Fast Diet and can it really work?

Michael Mosley is my Justin Bieber

by Alison Graham in Radio Times on 14 Feb 2013
Alison Graham reviews BBC2's new series, The Genius of Invention.

Feeding or fasting: The rise of the 5:2 diet

in Metro on 14 Feb 2013
Metro investigates the 5:2 diet.

The Fast Diet: we try it out and give you the lowdown

by Ben East in The National on 13 Feb 2013
Ben East tries the diet, finds it "incredibly straightforward", talks to Mimi and plans to continue.

A week in the life of a 5:2 faster

by Mimi Spencer in Get The Gloss on 12 Feb 2013
How is Mimi getting on with the diet?

Ready for the 5:2 diet?

by Ismat Tahseen in The Times of India on 10 Feb 2013
Fasting on some days of the week and indulging on the others is the new lifestyle mantra.

How to lose weight… fast

in The Sun on 4 Feb 2013
The Sun tries the Fast Diet. How does it go?

Intermittent Fasting – The New Way to Diet

in Woman and Home on 1 Feb 2013
Woman and Home's feature on The Fast Diet.

Vicki Edgson on the 5:2 diet plan

by Vicki Edgson in Get The Gloss on 1 Feb 2013
Get the Gloss has teamed up with top nutritional therapist Vicki Edgson for our exclusive 5:2 diet video.

A fast way to diet for people like me who can’t be saints

by Allison Pearson in The Telegraph on 30 Jan 2013
The Fast Diet is Allison Pearson's new bible.

I’m the poster girl for the Fast Diet

by Mimi Spencer in Grazia on 29 Jan 2013
Mimi writes about her experiences with the diet. "Something crucial has changed in my relationship to food." (pdf)

How to do the 500 calorie diet

in Woman on 29 Jan 2013
Get started on the diet with these hints and recipes. (pdf)

The body politic

by Mimi Spencer and Geoff Dyer in The Times on 26 Jan 2013
When did we become obsessed with being slim? Mimi Spencer and Geoff Dyer on our fixation with body shape.

Sarah Millican interviews Michael Mosley

in Sarah Millican Television Programme, BBC Two on 25 Jan 2013
A clip from The Sarah Millican Television Programme Preview, BBC Two.

The fasting diet – fantastic or fad

by Joanna Della-Ragione in Daily Express on 24 Jan 2013
Joanna Della-Ragione explains The Fast Diet

Webchat with Michael Mosley on Gransnet

in Gransnet on 23 Jan 2013
Michael answers questions from Gransnet members.

Live chat with Michael Mosley on Mumsnet

in Mumsnet on 23 Jan 2013
Michael braves Mumsnet and answers questions in a live session.

How ‘glutton’ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall lost weight – fast: Chef dramatically cuts calories two days a week

by Vanessa Allen in Daily Mail on 21 Jan 2013
More on Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's weight loss with the diet.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: Why I’m on the Fast Diet

by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in The Guardian on 18 Jan 2013
How is Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall finding the diet?

The 5:2 diet lets me have my cake and eat it

by Xanthe Clay in The Telegraph on 7 Jan 2013
Xanthe Clay says diet isn't easy, but it allows (a little) pleasure in food.

5-2 Diet – The Fast Diet Review

by Fiona Maclean in London Unattached on 5 Jan 2013
Fiona Maclean reviews The Fast Diet.

Fiona Beckett reviews The Fast Diet

by Fiona Beckett in Matching Food and Wine on 3 Jan 2013
Fiona Beckett, award winning food and wine writer, reviews the book. Does she like it?

Be slim it… to win it

by Nicki Waterman and Amanda Ursell in The Sun on 31 Dec 2012
Nicki Waterman and Amanda Ursell round up the best of what’s on offer dieting-wise in 2013, to help you find a plan that suits you.

It’s hell, but the feast and famine diet will help you drop a dress size – and live longer!

by Anna Pursglove in Daily Mail on 29 Nov 2012
Anna has tried a lot of diets. Does fasting work?

Figure it out

by Mimi Spencer in Daily Mail on 25 Nov 2012
Mimi has a body epiphany.

The 5:2 diet: can it help you lose weight and live longer?

by Michael Mosley in The Telegraph on 16 Aug 2012
Intermittent fasting has been suggested as the key to sustained weight loss and increased longevity. Michael Mosley investigates.