Possibly better in print

This book is excellent and extremely interesting, however because of the nature of the book - with one often needing to skim back to a page - or look up something - I prefer the hard copy that I have on my kindle. Having said that, it is excellent overall because of its attention to the scientific information backing up the theory.

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clear and concise

What did you like most about The Fast Diet?

It was very easy to process the whole idea of the 5:2 diet in listening form, and it reiterated what was set out in the book and on the t.v. version very succinctly.

Who was your favorite character and why?

No characters in this book, just Micheal's common sense tone, backed up by Mimi.

What does Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Having read the book i knew the idea behind the premise , but the chapters on the medical side i;e diabetes got my husband who has just been diagnosed with type 2 listening. It somehow was easier to take it all on board.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it is not a long book an although i had to break in the middle went back to it as soon as I could, rewinding it to get the relevant parts repeated

Any additional comments?

Said it all, but thank you Dr. mosley

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Very informative

I had bought the paperback of this book but found it hard to concentrate on the scientific and technical bits.

I found I understood so much more by listening to the authors reading their own work.

I'm not sure the diet worked, but that's a different story!

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Easy listening and enjoyable

Would you consider the audio edition of The Fast Diet to be better than the print version?

I listened to this book whilst sunbathing! It was a perfect way to reinforce what I already knew!

Would you recommend The Fast Diet to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend The Fast Diet to anybody serious about wanting to change their eating habits!

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Nothing! I thoroughly enjoyed both narrators!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I stopped and started over the period of a few beach days!

Any additional comments?

My daughter enjoyed parts of this as it gave her more knowledge about the nature of diets and generally changing her eating patterns!

9 people found this helpful

At last! A real solution to health/weight control.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

After years of dieting without success, I stopped believing in diets completely and viewed them as a waste of time.
This book has changed all that and comes with a high recommendation not just from me, but from friends and family who have also tried it. It has a sensible and practical approach and has revolutionized the way I think about what and when I eat. So far, after only three weeks, I have lost 6lbs, an inch off my waist and an inch and a half off my rear.
More importantly, I am changing my eating habits in an almost unconscious way and naturally opting for better food choices. I feel more vibrant, alive and in tune with my body.
I no longer fear being hungry and though I had initial misgivings about the fast days, I find them much easier now and almost look forward to them.

What other book might you compare The Fast Diet to, and why?

Perhaps I would compare it to "Be a free Range Human". Although these titles are about very different subjects, there are similarities.
For example, the direct and no nonsense approach that both these books have and the fact that they give simple practical solutions which are easy to understand and implement in our busy lives.
There is no "flannel", no, " going round the houses". These books just both get right in there and advise you what to do.

What does Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I liked Michael Moseley's scientific input. As a health professional, it helped me process the facts and make sense of them. I found his narration a little "news-readerish" which was a bit off-putting, but it did not detract too much from the content.
Mimi gave a very refreshing and almost impish flavour to the book. I enjoyed listening to her. More importantly, she gave lots of practical tips and advise which for me, rounded off and complemented the science.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Well I don't know how I could make this into a film, really, but I wish I had seen the documentary which was made last year.

Any additional comments?

Buy this book if you are serious about getting healthy and losing weight. By far the most sensible, practical and successful approach I have ever known.

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Fast Diet to be better than the print version?

I like audio as I can listen when I don't have time to read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Not applicable

What does Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

No comment other than nice to hear the authors speak for themselves.

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disappointing

The book is full of story telling and does not actually tell you how and what to do regarding the 5:2 diet. The narrator's reading is very poor and sounded like he was reading to primary school children. I did not find this book informative.

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Life changing

The book sets out the science behind fasting and the positive impact it can have on your life. It contains practical advice on making it work for you.

The health benefits are eye opening, fasting appears to be a solution to some of the biggest killers in the western world.

If losing weight is your thing then this approach contains no drugs, no ready meals, no diet clubs and no charge and it's sustainable.

Give it a whirl.

3 people found this helpful

sounds easy

it sounds easy!! I can't wait to start loosing the extra kilos I've put on during the last few years.

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So glad it was read by the authors

So glad it was read by the authors!!!
Do not hesitate if you have not git time to read the book buy this now!!!!!

2 people found this helpful