The fast diet as we know it (5:2 pattern 500-600 cals) actually forms a pretty small part of this original Horizon show (right at the end). I was wondering if Michael and Mimi had any plans for a follow up show going into more detail of the fast diet and associated topics? Obviously the book is great but a TV show update to the original Horizon show would help spread the message to the masses and get this diet even better known.

Hi Mitch and wiltdnrUSA, great minds think alike. In a post elsewhere I expolated…..ok…. mentioned that I thought that Michael would be checking on the posts on this site. Personally I believe the site comments are a researchers dream. We have some excellent posters with some in depth comments covering a multitude of health issues I suspect Michael never dreamt of when he started his research. Like you both I believe Michael will be researching another programme. Remember the BBC Horizon programme makers will be checking on this site (as will some other researchers into fasting) and will be rubbing their hands at the prospect of a ready made research facility such as we are providing.
Given the respect Michael, and Mimi have in introducing the 5:2 concept, its development and its success I believe a follow up programme must be in the offing.

I suspect that many users of this diet have missed the point of reducing IGF-1, they only see diet and think of losing weight. To me the word diet means controlling what you eat, it can be to gain or lose weight or for some other purpose.

In the last year I dieted to replace ten kilos that I’d lost in hospital, I’m now thinking about the 5:2 diet to reduce my IGF-1 but over the other five days will be trying to maintain my weight to avoid other problems.

Nigel, check your Facebook messages! I sent you a message in regards to IGF1 when you said to drop you a line but haven’t heard back (might be in your “others” folder).

When I first watched the Horizon programme I was more interested in the health benefits, as my Nan had developed Alzheimer’s in her later years. It was so sad to see her and she couldn’t remember my name or even recognise my Mum in the end. Another family member has Type 2 Diabetes and is on a suitcase of various tablets. I would therefore like to say to him to try this way of eating but obviously under medical supervision.

Also as someone with Asthma controlled by medicine, I also wanted to see if this would help me.

I think the weight loss part is one you can measure yourself without going to the doctors and obviously if your waist measurement decreases then this is a health benefit. My weight has crept up recently, but I am within the healthy range, so any weight loss is a bonus.

I am also pleased to say that my Asthma has improved considerably! 🙂

just bumping this post i dont belive the program is for sale on DVD(as requested in another post) but it can be watched here. xx