Cooknation - The Skinny 5: 2 Diet Bikini Body Recipe Book

DISCLAIMER Some recipes may contain nuts or traces of nuts. Those suffering from any allergies associated with nuts should avoid any recipes containing nuts or nut based oils. This information is provided and sold with the knowledge that the publisher and author do not offer any legal or other professional advice. In the case of a need for any such expertise consult with the appropriate professional. This book does not contain all information available on the subject, and other sources of recipes are available. This book has not been created to be specific to any individuals requirements.

Every effort has been made to make this book as accurate as possible. However, there may be typographical and or content errors. Therefore, this book should serve only as a general guide and not as the ultimate source of subject information. If you are pregnant, trying to conceive or have any concerns about your health we do not recommend following the 5:2 Diet. If you are currently taking any regular medication you should consult your doctor before starting any diet. This book contains information that might be dated and is intended only to educate and entertain.

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The Skinny 5:2 Bikini Diet Recipe Book has everything you need to get inspired and on track for the Summer. WHAT IS THE 5:2 DIET? Imagine a diet where you can eat whatever you want for 5 days a week and diet for only 2. Thats what the 5:2 Diet is, and its revolutionised the way people think about dieting. With summer just around the corner, its not too late to start getting in shape so you can be happy and confident in your swimsuit this season! By allowing you the freedom to eat normally for MOST of the week and restricting your calorie intake for just TWO non-consecutive days a week (500 calories per day for women/600 for men), you keep yourself motivated and remove that dreaded feeling of constantly denying yourself the food you really want to eat. It still takes willpower, but its nowhere near as much of a grind when you know that you have tomorrow to look forward to. Its all about freedom.

The ability to be flexible with the days you choose to fast makes the likelihood of you sticking to the diet for a prolonged period, or even indefinitely as a lifestyle choice, much higher than a regime that requires daily calorie restriction. Popularised by Dr. Michael J. Mosley, the 5:2 diet plan has been adopted by all sectors of society as a way of life which will change your relationship with dieting and weight loss. Whats more, this way of eating is believed to have major health benefits which could alter your health forever! HOW IT WORKS The concept of fasting is an ancient one and modern science is uncovering evidence that fasting can be an extremely healthy way to shed extra weight. Research has shown that it can reduce levels of IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1, which leads to accelerated ageing), activate DNA repair genes, and reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels as well as suggestions of a lower risk of heart disease and cancers.

In short, the 5:2 Diet works by restricting your body to fewer calories than it uses. Most importantly is that it does this in a way that remains healthy and is balanced by eating normally for the other 5 days of the week. This book has been developed specifically to help you concentrate on the practice of 5:2, and to help you lose weight with our range of low calorie recipes. However if you want to find out more about the specific details of the science of the subject we would recommend Dr. Michael J. Mosleys work and, as with all diets, you should consider seeking advice from a health professional before starting.

WHAT WILL THIS BOOK DO FOR ME? This book will give you a wide choice of delicious, low calorie, easy to prepare meals and snacks that will not only form the basis of your 5:2 Diet plan but also open your eyes to a new lifestyle choice. The 5:2 Diet, if followed correctly, will help you shed weight, and in the long term it can be a fantastic lifestyle choice to maintain a healthy weight while improving your overall health and immune system. This book has been designed to help you through your 5:2 Diet journey by providing detailed menu planners, recipes and snack ideas to keep you motivated and your engine stoked during your fasting days. What makes the 5:2 Diet so good is that its only a part-time diet. Because you can eat what you want for the other 5 days a week, youll be much more likely to stick with it over time and enjoy the long term health and weight benefits. TAKING IT WEEK BY WEEK The 5:2 diet can work for you whatever your lifestyle.

Each week you should think carefully about which days are likely to be best suited to your fasting days and then stick with them. You can change your days each week or keep in a regular routine, whichever suits you best. Ideally your fasting days should be non-consecutive. This gives you the opportunity to stay motivated by eating normally the following day, although it can be acceptable to fast for 2 days consecutively if you are feeling particularly inspired. Of course, reducing your calorie intake for two days will take some getting used to and inevitably there will be hunger pangs to start with, but youll be amazed at how quickly your body adapts to your new style of eating and, far from gorging the day after your fasting day, youll find you simply enjoy the luxury of eating normally. WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS? By the end of your first week in most cases! Obviously everybody is different, but where someone is carrying extra weight they will normally see a reduction in the first week of embarking on the 5:2 Diet.

Typically many will see a greater weight loss at the beginning, followed by a slowing down then eventually settling around a stable healthy weight. You could lose up to 14 lbs over a 3 month period, so start now if you want to slip into your bikini in time for summer and look and feel amazing! HOW WILL I MANAGE MY CALORIES? There are a number of different approaches to managing your 500 calorie intake (600 for men) on your fast days depending on your personal preferences. We have developed 3 alternative 4-week meal planners to help you. OPTION 1: Skip breakfast, eat lunch & dinner.OPTION 2: Skip lunch, eat breakfast and dinner.OPTION 3: Eat little and often throughout the day. There is much research and debate about the health benefits and risk of skipping meals, however the beauty of the 5:2 Diet is that the fasting occurs only for 2 days of the week with the remaining 5 reserved for normal eating and recommended daily calorie intakes (1900-2000 for women, 2400-2500 for men). The point being that there is not a prolonged period of starving the body of calories, and eating balanced meals like those included in this book ensures that nutrition is still provided on the fasting days. PORTION SIZES The size of the portion that you put on your plate will significantly affect your weight loss efforts.

Filling your plate with over-sized portions will obviously increase your calorie intake and hamper your dieting efforts.