Does the 5.2 Diet Really Work

Does the 5:2 Diet work? New research published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal shows that yes, it does aid weight-loss, if that is your goal, but it’s not much more effective than other means of calorie restriction. The researchers took 100 obese people from Chicago and put them on year-long diets.

How much weight can you lose in a week on the 5:2 diet?

There are no restrictions on the types of food you can eat and it is suggested that women can expect to lose about 1lb a week on the diet, with men losing about the same if not a little more.

How much weight can u lose on 5 2?

The 5:2 diet plan aims for a weight loss of 1lb a week for women, and for men you could expect to lose slightly more. The NHS recommend a loss of 1-2lbs a week for healthy and safe weight loss, this amount is also more sustainable.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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